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Use & Care Manual
Safety
Precision Direct Wash System® Instructions ........................ 2
Features ............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................... 4
Operating
Instructions ...................... 4-7
Preparing and
Loading Dishes .............. 8-11
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ..............12-13
Factors Affecting
Performance ..................... 13
Care a
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Important Safety Instructions marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, This symbol will help alert you to such make sure disposer is completely empty before dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and running dishwasher. electrical shock. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing. Repairs should be done by a qualified To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or technician. i
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Operating Instructions (continued) after the cycle is complete. Some water droplets Options Selections may remain on door and tub and in areas where Hi-Temp Wash dishes touch silverware basket and rack. When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the To select heated dry, press the pad a second time. dishwasher heats water in the main wash to The light above the pad will turn off. Heated dry approximately 140°F (60°C). provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of
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Operating Instructions (continued) Status Indicator Lights Status Window The SENSING light (some models) comes on at The STATUS window, available on some models, the beginning of the selected cycle and will remain indicates the following activity: on until the end of the sensing sequence. The WASHING light (some models) comes on at the beginning of cycle and remains on until the end of the main wash. The DRYING light (some models) indicates the drying portion of the cycle. The light will come on
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Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation 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. Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at on
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Utility Tray The utility tray can be used in the upper rack or lower rack to hold large utensils, juice cups, baby bottles, etc. (See page 3 for recommended placement). 12 place settings standard loading pattern. Loading the Bottom Rack Lower Rack Option (available select Features and appearance of racks and silverware models) basket may vary from your model. LIGHT WASH—LOWER RACK option can be The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, used for
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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 Cut Injury items. 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 out for loa
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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 Dispenser Factors Affecting & Detergents (continued) Performance Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling Low water pressure may occur when laundry or and leave spots. 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 the Burn Hazard dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is Allow heating element to cool usually mounted on countertop and can be before cleaning the interior. inspected by removing the cover. This is not part Failure to do so can result in 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 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.) Water temperature may be low. Avoid Food Soils Left on Dishes 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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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: 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 parts in the W
