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Use & Care Manual
Safety
740 and 750 Series
Instructions ........................ 2
Features.............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................. 4,6
Operating
Instructions ...................... 4-7
Preparing and
Loading Dishes ............... 8-9
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents .............. 10-11
Factors Affecting
Performance...................... 11
Care and
Cleanin
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Important Safety Instructions Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if This symbol will help alert you to such not marked. Items that are not dishwasher dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and safe may melt and create a potential fire electrical shock. hazard. If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher. To reduce the risk of fire, elect
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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. Funnel Nozzle and Upper Spray pages 8,13
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Operating Instructions (continued) Vent Latch Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Very Important Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser Information— Read Before & Detergents). Operating Your Dishwasher! 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Select desired cycle (See Cycle Chart). Normal Operating The indicator will show red when selected. Sounds 5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle. 6. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See This dishwasher does not
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740 Series 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.) (approx.) Rinses Pots & For pots, pans, Press POTS & PANS pad. 7.2 gal. 85 min. 2 washes Turn dial to POTS & PANS. casseroles, and 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.
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Operating Instructions Vent Latch Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser Very Important & Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). Information— Read Before 4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Operating Y our Dishwasher! Cycle Chart) or number of hours for delay start. Normal Operating 5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options). The indicator will show Sounds red when selected. 6.
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750 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time* Washes/ (approx.) (approx.) Rinses Pots & For pots, pans, Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY 7.2 gal. 84 min. 2 washes casseroles, and WASH. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses Pans dinnerware with dried- Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. 27.3 liters Select other desired OPTIONS. on or baked-on soils. Heavy For heav
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Preparing and Loading Dishes Loading the Top Rack Dish Preparation Features and appearance of racks and Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, silverware basket may vary from your model. toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash 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 small plates, saucers and bowls. F
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent Features and appearance of racks and nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and silverware basket may vary from your model. drying. Make sure tall items do not block spray arm 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 Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The detergent dispenser has one covered and one The amount of detergent to use depends on the uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls water hardness. Water hardness is measured in into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result covered cup opens automatically to release in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. detergent. Usi
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Dishwasher Factors Affecting Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide Rinse aid greatly improves drying and water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. reduces water spots and filming. Water “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 A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, use is reduced bef
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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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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. It Dishware Chipped may save you both time and expense. This list Load with care and do not overload. (See includes common experiences that are not the Preparing and Loading dishes.) result of defective workmanship or material in Place delicate items in top rack. your dishwasher. Place glasses securely against pins and not Food Soils Left on Dishes over pins. Load items so they are secure and don’t jar
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Leaks Vapor at Vent Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic Water vapor escapes from the vent when the dishwashers. Measure detergent carefully. Try dishwasher goes into the drying part of cycle. a different brand. This is normal. Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to Dishwasher Won’t Fill overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. Is water supply turned on? Check to see that dishwasher is level. (S
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GIBSON DISHWASHER PLATINUM ADVANTAGE WARRANTY (USA Only) Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty THE CONSUMER WILL BE WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, PERIOD WE WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL TWO-YEAR Two years from Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under WARRANTY original purchase date. appliance which prove to be defective in materials or NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.* workmanship. Replace any tub or door
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Warranty Information (Canada Only) DISHWASHER WARRANTY Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE WARRANTY PERIOD WE WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance Costs of service calls that are listed under WARRANTY purchase date. which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.* Two years from Replace any
