Dish washer Product Registration Safety Instructions 900 Sedes Card Please fill in completely, sign and return promptly! ......................... 2 Features .............................. 3 Normal Operating Sounds ................................ 4 Operating Instructions ....................... 4-7 Preparing and Loading Dishes ................ 8-12 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents .............. 13-14 Record All Information Future Reference For Brand: ....................................
Important Safety Instructions marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. If the dishwasher This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock. drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer running dishwasher. Disconnect electrical before servicing. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical Repairs should technician.
Dishwasher Features Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used.
Operating Instructions Vent Latch Appearance Very Important InformationmRead may vary from your model. Getting Started Before 1. Load dishwasher Dishes). Operating Your Dishwasher! 2. Add detergent Detergents). Normal Operating Sounds 3. Add rinse aid, if needed 4. Close door to latch. 5. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected. This dishwasher dishwashers--IT'S does not sound QUIETER.
Operating Instructions (continued) On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Pots Pan, Normal and Light Wash (Both Racks) cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are needed to clean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options temperature. Note: Not all cycles available on all models.
Operating Instructions (continued) Options Selections may remain on door and tub and in areas where dishes touch silverware basket and rack. Hi-Temp Wash When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher heats water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying. HI-TEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles except CHINA CRYSTAL and RINSE HOLD.
Operating Instructions (continued) Status Indicator Lights Status Window The SENSING light comes on at the beginning of the selected cycle and will remain on until the end of the sensing sequence. The STATUS The WASHING light comes on at the beginning cycle and remains on until the end of the main wash. The DRYING light indicates the drying portion the cycle. The light will come on when either drying option is selected.
Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Loading the Top Rack Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Some models have a fold-down cup shelf or a cup shelf/stemware holder. They can be used to load two levels of cups, juice glasses, and other short items. Stagger items on upper level so that water can reach all inside surfaces. Fold up to load tall glasses. Grabber (available select models) The Grabber offers the ultimate in flexibility. When closed, load with saucers or small dishes. Open halfway and it is perfect for small casseroles.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Upper Rack Option Utility Basket (available LIGHT WASH--UPPER RACK option can be used to wash a wide assortment of items when you don't have a full load. Also, when the upper rack fills up with glasses and the lower rack is still empty, you don't have to wait anymore for clean glasses. models) select The utility basket has two dividers that can be opened to hold longer items or closed for small items like measuring spoons, bottle stoppers, etc.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Lower Rack Option (available select models) Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. LIGHT WASH--LOWER RACK option can be used for lightly soiled pots and pans, large bowls, casseroles, and odd shaped items when you do not have a full load. This option is perfect for those leftover items you usually have to wash by hand. The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket When covers are up, mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items. Cut Injury Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket counter or table.
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. Water hardness is measured in covered cup detergent. opens automatically to grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting.
Dishwasher ......................................... & DetergentsDispenser (continued) D...................................... Factors Affecting Performance Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation.
Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap Burn If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Glassware/Flatware Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher. Cloudy Food Soils Left on Dishes another Spotted or • Check water hardness. For extremely hard water, it may be necessary to install a water softener. (See Detergent Chart.) • Water temperature may be low.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher • Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of warm water. Rinse thoroughly. • • Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or brown film. A special filter installed in the water supply line will correct this problem. (See Removing Spots and Film.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. • Check to removed disposer Check to • • Removing Spots Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.
Built for Generations DISHWASHER WARRANTY WARRANTY PERIOD Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY One year frorn odginal purchasedate. Payallcostsforrepairingorreplacinganypartsofthisappliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. Costsofservicecallsthatarelistedunder NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.
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