Product Registration Card G A L L E R Y Please fill in completely, sign and return promptly! Dishwasher Safety Instructions ......................... 2 900 Series Features .............................. 3 Normal Operating Sounds ................................ 4 Operating Instructions ....................... 4-7 Preparing and Loading Dishes ................ 8-12 and Dishwasher Detergents Dispenser .............. 13-14 !_ Factors Affecting Performance ......................
Important Safety Instructions This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock. 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.
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 Getting Started Very Important Information Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher dishwashers--IT'S may vary from your model. does not sound like most QUIETER. Your Precision Wash System® dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing dishes.
Operating Instructions (continued) The Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Pots Pan, Normal and Light Wash (Both Racks) cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are needed to clean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water temperature. Note: Not all cycles available on all models.
Operating Instructions (continued) Options Selections dishes touch silverware H i-Temp Wash To select heated dry, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off. Heated dry provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of the cycle. With either option, a fan circulates the air inside the dishwasher to speed drying. When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher heats water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C).
Operating Instructions (continued) Status Indicator Lights Status Window The SENSING light comes on at the beginning of the selected cycle and will remain on until the end of the sensing sequence. The STATUS window, indicates the following The WASHING light comes on at the beginning cycle and remains on until the end of the main wash. 7IME REMAININGJ 33 of The CLEAN light will come on at end of cycle and remain on until door is opened.
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 Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Grabber (available select models) Cup Shelf/Stemware Holder The Grabber offers the ultimate in flexibility. When closed, load with saucers or small dishes. Open halfway and it is perfect for small casseroles. Open completely for those hard to fit items such as coffee pots, food processors, etc. As you load your dishwasher, you will find many other ways to use this unique feature. The cup shelf/stemware holder handles your delicate stemware with care.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Upper Rack Option Utility Basket LIGHT WASH--UPPER RACK option can be used to wash a wide assortment of items when you don't have a full load. Also, when the upper rack fills up with glasses and the lower rack is still empty, you don't have to wait anymore for clean glasses. The utility basket has two dividers that can be opened to hold longer items or closed for small items like measuring spoons, bottle stoppers, etc.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Lower Rack Option (available Loading the Bottom Rack select models) Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. LIGHT WASH--LOWER RACK option can be used for lightly soiled pots and pans, large bowls, casseroles, and odd shaped items when you do not have a full load. This option is perfect for those leftover items you usually have to wash by hand. The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware.
_ Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket Adding a Dish Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying. To add or remove • Unlatch items after wash cycle starts: door and wait a few seconds action stops before • Add the item and wait a few seconds cold air to slowly expand • For safety, load sharp handles up. knives and forks with Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm.
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • • • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other types will cause oversudsing. Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. 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 wash.
Factors Affecting Dishwasher Dispenser ..................................................................................... & Detergents (continued) 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.
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 usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns. Outside--Occasionally nonabrasive Models Stainless American soft cloth. scouring and water.
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 Food Soils Left on Dishes • Water temperature may be low. Avoid extremely low or high temperatures. (See Factors Affecting Performance.) • Choose time. another Spotted or Cloudy • Check water hardness.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher • 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.) • • Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic dishwashers.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. • Check to removed disposer Check to • • Removing 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.
DISHWASHER WARRANTY WARRANTY PERIOD Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY One year from original purchase date. Payallcostsforrepairingorreplacinganypartsofthisappliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.* EXTENDED LIMITED 2ND YEAR WARRANTY Two years from original purchase date.
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