Dishwasher Use & Care Manual Product Registration Card Please fill in completely, sign and return promptly! Safety Instructions ........................ 2 100 and 400 Series 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 Cleaning ....
Important Safety Instructions • Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. • If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher. • Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing. • Repairs should be done by a qualified technician. • Do not tamper with controls.
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 may vary from your model. Getting Started Very Important Information— Read Before 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). Operating Your Dishwasher! 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Normal Operating Sounds 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle Chart). This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER! 5.
100 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Pots & Pans For pots, pans, casseroles, and dinnerware with driedon or baked on soils. For heavily soiled dishes and silverware. • Turn dial to POTS & PANS. • Select desired OPTIONS. Water Time Washes/ (approx.) (approx.) Rinses 7.2 gal. 89 min.* 2 washes 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses 27.
Operating Instructions Vent Latch Appearance may vary from your model. Getting Started Very Important Information— Read Before 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). Operating Your Dishwasher! 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Normal Operating Sounds 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Select desired cycle (See Cycle Chart). This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER! 5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle.
400 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water (approx.) Time (approx.) Pots & For pots, pans, • Press POTS & PANS button. • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/ Pans* casseroles, and HEAVY WASH. dinnerware with dried-on or baked on • Select desired OPTIONS. soils. 7.2 gal. 6.0 imp. gal. 27.3 liters 89 min.
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. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. Important: Do not cover the funnel when loading. The top rack is designed for cups, glasses small plates, saucers and bowls.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the Silverware Basket Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and 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.
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser 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 covered cup opens automatically to release detergent. • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other detergents will cause oversudsing. • Add detergent just before starting cycle. • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly.
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) 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. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher.
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 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 of your dishwasher and is not covered by warranty. Burn Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems 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. Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy • Check water hardness. For extremely hard water, it may be necessary to install a water softener. (See Detergent Chart.) • Water temperature may be low. Avoid extremely low or high temperatures.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher Leaks • 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 Removing Spots and Film 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.) To remove buildup, spots and film, clean using the following instructions: 1. Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner. Do not load any metal utensils or silverware. 2. Do not add detergent.
Warranty Information DISHWASHER WARRANTY Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: WARRANTY PERIOD THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY One year from original purchase date. Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.