USER GUIDE Front Control Dishwasher NS-DWRF2SS3/NS-DWRF2WH3 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Control Dishwasher IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your dishwasher. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your dishwasher. WARNING - When using your dishwasher, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.
• Do not let children abuse, sit, or stand on the door or racks of the dishwasher. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable.
Front Control Dishwasher Installing and setting up your dishwasher 1 Water supply temperature should be between 120° ~ 149° F (49° ~ 65° C). 2 Dispose of the discarded appliance and packing material properly. 3 The dishwasher must be electrically grounded or it can result in a risk of electric shock. 4 If there is any damage to the dishwasher, please contact Customer Service. Do to attempt to repair or replace any part by yourself.
Using your dishwasher Using the control panel Your dishwasher’s control panel is located on the front of the door. The door must be closed to make settings and operate the dishwasher. Power Turn the power on and off by pressing the power button. Cycles Normal Heavy Express Cycles Rinse Hold 3 Sec. Select a cycle based on the type of dishes to be washed and the level of soil on the dishes. Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.
Front Control Dishwasher • 10 - Sanitize: Use to sanitize your dishes and glassware. Maintains the water temperature at 158° F (70° C) max., and is available with the Normal and Heavy cycles. Notes: • Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. • The sanitize cycle is NSF certified. • 11 - Delay: Press repeatedly to delay the start of the selected wash cycle until the delay time indicator you want is on. You can select 2, 4, or 8 hours delay.
Loading the upper rack The upper rack is designed for cups, glasses, small plates, bowls, and plastic items marked dishwasher-safe.For best results, place the items with the soiled surface facing down or toward the center.Tilt them slightly for better drainage. Note: Make sure that the loaded dishes do not interfere with the rotation of the middle spray arm, which is located just below the upper rack.You can check this by rotating the middle spray arm by hand.
Front Control Dishwasher Loading the bottom rack The bottom rack is designed to accommodate plates, bowls, saucers, and cookware. Large items should be placed along the edge, with the inside facing down, so they do not interfere with the middle or lower spray arms or prevent the detergent dispenser from opening. The fold-down tines in the bottom rack make easy loading for those extra large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading.
Fold-down tines The fold-down tines in the bottom rack make easy loading for those extra large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading. Fold down for more space to load large pots or pans. Adding a dish CAUTION: TO AVOID BURN INJURY: Open the door slowly and wait until the spray arms and wash action stop. Hot water may splash out of the dishwasher. Failure to do so may result in injury.
Front Control Dishwasher The amount of detergent required depends on the water hardness. Refer to the following table for the recommended amount. Cycle Soft Water (0-3 grains) Medium Hard Water (4-8 grains) Hard Water (9-12 grains) Very Hard Water (over 12 grains) Normal Heavy Express 2 tsp. (main wash cup 1/4 full) 5 tsp. (main wash cup fill to line above regular) 8 tsp.
Improving performance Using rinse aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. In addition, the heated dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. The rinse aid dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse.
Front Control Dishwasher Maintaining your dishwasher CAUTION: TO AVOID BURN INJURY: Allow the heating element to cool before attempting to clean the interior of your dishwasher. Cleaning the stainless steel panel Clean the stainless steel door and plastic handle regularly with a soft cloth and standard household cleaner to remove dirt and debris monthly. CAUTION: Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach, or products containing chlorine to clean the stainless steel door.
4 Take out the plastic and fabric filter. 5 Flush the filters by holding them under running water. 6 7 8 9 Replace the fabric filter. Replace the fine filter. Replace the cylinder filter and lock into place. Replace the bottom rack. Cleaning the door and tub gaskets Clean the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove food particles regularly. Door gasket 14 www.insigniaproducts.
Front Control Dishwasher The inside of the dishwasher is self-cleaning under normal use. If needed, the tub gasket can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use a brush to clean the opening in the end of the gasket. Tub gasket Cleaning the air gap An air gap is an external plumbing device that is not actually part of your dishwasher. Some state or local plumbing codes require the installation of a drain air gap between the dishwasher and the home drain system.
Troubleshooting Refer to this table to correct minor issues before calling for service.
Front Control Dishwasher PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The rinse aid light is on The rinse aid level is low. Add rinse aid. The dishwasher runs too long Make sure that the dishwasher is connected to a hot water supply. If not, change the water supply to a hot water source. The dishwasher is connected to a cold water supply. The cycle time varies, depending on the When heavy soil is detected, the wash times will be soil level of the dishes. longer.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The dishwasher does not drain properly. The drain is clogged. Check the air gap (if so equipped). Make sure that the disposer is empty (if so connected). The drain hose is kinked. Make sure that the drain hose is not kinked and is properly connected. The garbage disposal inlet port is plugged. Check the inlet port to the disposal unit to make sure that it is not plugged. If a new disposal unit was installed, make sure its plastic inlet port is open.
Front Control Dishwasher ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
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