Dishwasher Use and Care Manual HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Congratulations. and Thank You f ram Kiipperslbusch for selecting your dishwasher. You have joined the many consumers who demand quiet anid exceptional performance from their dishwashers. This manual was written with your safety and convenience in mind and the information contained herein is very important. We, a t Kiippersbusch, highly recommend that you read this manual prior to using your dishwasher folr the first time.
TABLE OF COINTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 3 . .. . . . 4 DISHWASHER COMPONENTS .....................*.......... ................................... 5 MATERIALS CHART .................... LOADING THE DISHWASHER ..........................................68 . ADDING DETERGENT ....................... . . . . ................. 9 ADDING RINSE AGENT ............................................ 1 0 IDENTIFYING DISHWASHER CONTROLS ..................
WARNING - When using your dishwasher, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric slhiock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: GROUNDING INSTRUCTION!$ Tt- is appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductor!; and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher.
DISHWASHER COMPONENTS Figure 1, below, identifies the camponen& of your dishwas.her, and shows the page number(s) in this manual on which more information about tl?~e component is available. Familiarize yourself with the various parts of your dishwasher before you attempt to wash the first load of dishes.
I1?IA%"E RIALS CHART Important: Before you wash anything in the dishwasher,,check the materials chart shown below in Table 1. Some materials are not dishnwsher-safe and shaufd be hand-washed. Others require special toading cansiderailiotls. Before washing any dishware or cookware, contact the manufacturerofthe m~raterialto canfirm that it is dishwasher-safe.
LOADING THE DISHWASHER - - Battom Rack Pre-Load Preparation Remove large particles of food from the dishes before food has a chance to dry, but rinsing is not necessary. Food soils will actually enhance the detergent's performance. Use the Rinse & Hold cycle if waiting an extended period of time before washing. Pre-soak and hand-scour pots and pans with burned-on or blackened food.
LOADING "'$"HE DISHWASHER Loading the Top Rack The upper rack of the dishwasher has been designed with flexibility in mind. Glasses, cups, plates, bowls and small pots may be loaded in many different positions to fit your needs. Figure 5 shows a typical mixed load for the upper rack. Cup Shelives Fl~pdown cup shelves. Place glasses upside down with stems resting in the "V" of the shelves. 1RackmatiEc Adjustmemat The top rack height of the Kuppersbuschdishwashers is adjustable.
LOADING THE DISHWASHER Below is an e,~ample of a silvemare loading pattt:rn tha$ prevents nesting. Loading the Silverware Basket(s) Your Kuppersbusch dishwasher has a large and a small silverware basket in the bottom rack. For personal safety and a top quality clean, place the silverware in the baskets: so that they do not nest together. * place silverware with handles-down, but place knives and other potentially dangerous utensils handles-up. 7, f---- i5.Ii_5ii5i ....-..
ADDING DETERGENT Seleding the Right Detergent Use only fresh dishwashing detergent (powder is recommended). Use of other types of detergents can r e s ~ ~inl texcessive suds. Concentrated detergents usually call for lower usage than standard detergents. Filling the Detergent Dispenser Detergent Dispenser \ Figure Z4 Release Tab 1. Locate the detergent dispenser on the inside door of the dishwasher (see Figure I). 2. Open the detergent dispenser cover by push- ing the release tab. -- --- 3.
ADDING RINSE AGENT Rinse Agent Rinse agent, or a rinse aid, is used to provide aptimum drying results and diminish water spotting. Always use a rinse agent with the Kuppersbusch dishwasher to insure proper drying results. It rinses the dishwasher and also rinses the internal parts of the dishwasher. TO AD3UST RINSE AGEMT REGI,,IUTQIR SmxWG: %. OPEN THE CQVER or;: WE RaiNse AGENT DISPENSER. 2.7-URN THE 5ETfTNG INDICATOR 1"0THE DESIRED SETTING Fa Fir! the Rinse A g e n t Resewair - 1.
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CYCLE SELIECnON CHARTS Cycle Selection Chart for Kappersk~uschModel IGVS669 AMOUNTOF FOODREMAIIUS cckmmoNOF HX)OREMMMS WASH CYCLE I Rinse-aid i /I I! Cycle Duration in mlnutes I Table 3 Shown above are the average values that may be obtained while runn ng the dishwasher under normal conditions. Actuai valcres may vary. The actual cycle duration, water and energy usage are dependent upon inlet water temperature.
SELECTING A WASH WCLE The dishwasher will wash and dry the contents based on cycle selection made. Refer to Table 3: "Cycle Selection Chart" to select the most appropriate cycle for the wash load. Follow these steps to select a cycle and start the dishwasher: Select a Cycle and Start Dishwasher: 1. Open dishwasher door. 2. Press the on/off switch. 3. Push the button once for the program desired. 4. Close door until it latches and the program will begin. 5.
INTERRB%PTPNGICHANGING OR CANCELLlrNG A CYCLE Cycle Interruption WAFPNIWG As a safety feature the d~shwasherwlll automatically turn itself off whenever the door is opened. However, if the door is opened quickly while in a wash or rinse cycle some water may splash out of the dishwasher. For this reason ~t is recommended that you wait 10 seconds before opening the door. 08 Nof BULL FULLY GtlPEN WHSELE DISHWA,SNER XS HM QUICKLY OPENDOOR BPSHWAS HE^^;^ IS BPES;.S~ATI~N CQULD B2ESULT IN SERIOUS opemTraw.
UNLOADING '11THE DISHWASHER Condensation Dying The combination of a high final rinse temperature, the tub's cool stainless steel interior, and the sheet~ngaction of a Rinse Agent result in effective and efficient drying. The closed condensation drying feature is hygrenic, and saves energy and money. For best drying results, it is important that the Rinse Aid Dispenser be kept full.
SPECIAL FEATURES Delayed Start On a few Kuppersbusch dishwashers, the start of the washing cycle can be delayed for up t o 19 hours in I-hour increments. Follow these steps t o delay the start of a wash cycle: DEtr4,Y START BUTTON 1. Press the onloff button. The indicator light for the cycle that was last selected illuminates. 2. Immediately press the timer button labeled DELAY-START-HOURSand the LED display will show "lh".
SlPECIAL FEATURES Cycle Completion Signal 1. Open door, hold down "Delay Start Hours" button and simultaneously turn dishwasher on. 2. The display will blink with a code of ' 0'; '1" or '2". 3. Release the buttons. You are in program mode. I f the display blinks with a ' 0 ' ; you will hear no signal (indicates OFF). I f the display blinks with a '1'; At the end of a wash cycle, the beeper will sound off two times, and again every 15 ninuntil the clishwasher isturned - you will hear a LOW volume signal.
CARE AND CLEANING Genera! Maintenance Certain areas of your Kuppersbusch Dishwasher require periodic owner inspection. The following maintenance tasks can be performed to help assure top perfomance: Triple Filter System * r Check the Large O&jectTrap Check the Wash A m s e Clean Stainless Steel Inner Door Clean Door Panel (Stainless Steel or Colored) a Clean the Door Gasket These tasks are described in subsequent sections. 2. Micro Filter 3.
CA,RE AND Ch%AMH9'%6; Check Wash Arms The wash arms should be checked periodically to ensure that the spray orifices are clear and unobstructed. I f the wash arms require cleaning they are easy to remove and replace: 1. The lower wash arm simply snaps into place. Pull gently upwards to remove it. 2. The upper wash arm is held in position by a locking nut. Turn the locking ring approximately 1/8 turn clockwise to release the arm. See Figure 36. 3.
SELF-HELP Dishwashers may exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following table may serve to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to call a repair person. I 1 Dishwasher does not I time f 1 from dishwasher I I t f lid will not close Lower spray arm does not rotate freely White deposits left on dishes reset circuit breaker at your Fuse box/bteaker box. Door of dishwasher not properly closed.
CUSTOMER SERVICE Your Kuppersbusch dishwasher requires no special care other than that described in the care and cleaning chapter. If you are having a problem with your dishwasher, before catling for service please refer to the Self-Help chapter. If service becomes necessary, contact your dealer or installer or an authorized service center. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Any work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the warranty.
