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Product Registration Card
Dishwasher
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Use & Care Manual
Safety
640 Series
Instructions......................... 2
Features .............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ................................ 4
Operating
Instructions....................... 4-5
Preparing and
Loading Dishes................. 6-7
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ................. 8-9
Factors Affecting
Performance ....................... 9
Care and
Cleaning .
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Important Safety Instructions not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. This symbol will help alert you to such • If the dishwasher drains into a food dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and disposer, make sure disposer is completely electrical shock. empty before running dishwasher. • Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing. • Repairs should be done by a qualified To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or technician
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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. Nozzle Funnel pages 6,13 Top Rack Tub Gasket page
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Operating Instructions Vent Latch Appearance may vary from your model. Getting Started Very Important 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). Information— Read Before 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser Operating Your Dishwasher! & Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). Normal Operating 4. Select desired cycle (See Cycle Chart). Sounds The indicator will show red when selected. 5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle. This dishwasher does not sound l
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Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Water Time* Washes/ Cycle (approx.) Rinses (approx.) Pots & For pots, pans, • Press POTS & PANS pad. 7.2 gal. 85 min. 2 washes casseroles, and • Turn dial to POTS & PANS. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses Pans • Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. dinnerware with 27.3 liters • Select other desired OPTIONS. dried-on or baked- on soils. Normal For
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Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Loading the Top Rack Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, Features and appearance of racks and toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash silverware basket may vary from your model. system will remove remaining food particles. Important: Do not cover the funnel when Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. The top rack is designed for cups, glasses Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the Silverware Features and appearance of racks and Basket silverware basket may vary from your model. Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning Make sure tall items do not block spray arm and drying. rotation. Place plates and platters so that they do not touch. Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with the soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Filling the Detergent Dispenser Other detergents will cause oversudsing. The detergent dispenser has one covered and one • Add detergent just before starting cycle. uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or covered cup opens automatically to release caked detergent will not dissolve properly. detergent.
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Dishwasher Factors Affecting Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and The hot water line to dishwasher must provide reduces water spots and filming. Water water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water Low water pressure may occur when laundry droplets that cling and leave spots. or showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher. A dispenser, located ne
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Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so Burn Hazard the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air Allow heating element to cool gap is usually mounted on countertop and can before cleaning the interior. be inspected by removing the cover. This is not Failure to do so can result in part of your dishwasher and is not covered by burns. warranty. Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive deterg
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Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/ Convertible Dishwasher The portable/convertible dishwasher must be connected to a faucet and electrical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on this page to properly connect dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher. The power cord, faucet coupler and hoses are Faucet Adapter Assembly located in a compartment in back of dishwasher. A special adapter must be installed on faucet before you can connect dishwasher.
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Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/Convertible Dishwasher (continued) Getting Water While Dishwasher is Running You can get water from the faucet while the Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. dishwasher is connected. However, avoid Do not use an adapter plug, extension getting water when the dishwasher is filling or cord or remove grounding prong from draining. electrical power cord. 1. Press red button on coupler to get the Failure to follow this warning can cause water you want. The
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. It Glassware/Flatware Spotted or may save you both time and expense. This Cloudy list includes common experiences that are • Check water hardness. For extremely hard not the result of defective workmanship or water, it may be necessary to install a water material in your dishwasher. softener. (See Detergent Chart.) Food Soils Left on Dishes • Water temperature may be low. Avoid extremely low or high temperatur
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher Leaks • Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the • Use only fresh detergent designed for stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of carefully. Try a different brand. warm water. Rinse thoroughly. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead • Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or to overflowing. Wipe up any spil
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly Removing Spots and Film • If unit is hooked up to a food waste Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a • Check to see if the knockout plug has been number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware removed from inside the food waste Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup, dispos
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Warranty Information DISHWASHER WARRANTY Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD WE WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: Costs of service calls that are listed under FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance WARRANTY purchase date. which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.* Two years from Replace any parts in the W
