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UNIT PARTS IDENTIFICATION 3 1 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 10 18. DISH RACK (NOT SHOWN) 1. WINDOW 19. SILVERWARE 2. FRONT PANEL BASKET (NOT SHOWN) 3. DOOR RELEASE BUTTON 20. RINSE AGENT MEASURING 4. LED DISPLAY CONTAINER (NOT SHOWN) 5. PROGRAM BUTTON 6. DELAY START BUTTON 7. START/RESET BUTTON 8. POWER LIGHT 13 9. POWER ON-OFF BUTTON 14 10. WATER INLET CONNECTION 11. DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION 15 12. POWER CORD - 6’ Length (182.8 cm) 13. RINSE AGENT DISPENSER 14. SPRAY ARM 16 15. FILTER 16. DOOR ASSEMBLY 17.
IMPORTANTSAFETY SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT ! WARNING ! When using your dishwasher, follow basic safety precautions: - Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. - Use the dishwasher only for it’s intended use. - Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of reach of children. - Items with wooden or bone handles, or items joined together with glue are unsuitable as they cannot resist hot water.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS - - - - All Installations Remove all packing materials carefully. Make sure the electrical power supply is within easy reach of the machine. The power cord is 6 Feet (182.8 cm) long. Supply shut-off valves should be easily accessible. If the water pipes you will be connecting to are new or unused, run the water until clear to remove any debris that could clog the water valves before connecting the machine.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BUILT-IN INSTALLATION If you specified a built-in installation, your dishwasher came with the Built-In Hose Kit (Part# DWVBIHK) and Built-In Trim Kit (Part# DWVTKBL). CUTOUT FOR BUILT-IN Water Supply - - Water Drainage - Standpipe Drain System: No point of the drain hose must ever be placed higher than the top of the machine. If this should ever happen, the functioning of the machine can be affected.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION Installation Location The minimum height clearance required to install your dishwasher on a countertop surface with overhead cupboards is 17-1/8” (45 cm).
LOADING THE DISHWASHER The dishwasher is designed to receive four standard “4 piece” plate settings consisting of the following: - 4 Dinner Plates 4 Bread & Butter Plates 4 Fruit Bowls 4 Cups and Saucers 4 Dinner Forks 4 Dinner Knives 4 Salad Forks 4 Teaspoons 2 Serving Spoons 1 Serving Fork NOTE: For ease of loading/unloading large size dinner plates from the dish rack it may be necessary to (temporarily) remove the silverware basket.
USE AND CARE GUIDE USING THE RIGHT DETERGENT Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers, as other types will cause over-sudsing. If your detergent is old and/or lumpy, throw it away. Old detergent loses it’s washing power. Lumpy detergent won’t dissolve. The amount of detergent you use depends if your water is “hard” or “soft”. The recessed detergent area is located on the inside door panel and will hold approximately 0.5 oz. of detergent.
USE AND CARE GUIDE DELAY START ECO CYCLE DELAY START allows you to delay the start of any cycle by 1 to 24 hours. To activate this feature, press the DELAY START button and refer to the LED DISPLAY. Each press of the button corresponds to one hour. Once you’ve reached the desired hour(s), use the PROGRAM button to select a wash cycle, then press START/RESET. The LED DISPLAY will flash the hour(s) you selected until the cycle begins.
USE AND CARE GUIDE PROGRAM SUMMARY / SELECTION CHART PROGRAM SUMMARY/SELECTION P1 - INTENSIVE WASH Water Temperature: Wash 129˚F / Rinse 156˚F Program Duration: 125 Minutes (+ heating time) Water Consumption: 2.74 gal. P2 - NORMAL WASH Water Temperature: Program Duration: Water Consumption: Wash 125˚F / Rinse 152˚F 130 Minutes (+ heating time) 2.74 gal. P3 - RAPID WASH Water Temperature: Program Duration: Water Consumption: Wash 120˚F / Rinse 131˚F 70 Minutes (+ heating time) 2.54 gal.
USE AND CARE GUIDE OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER 1. Make sure the water inlet and drain hoses are correctly and securely connected. 2. Push the DOOR OPEN button to open the door. 3. Place the dishes on the Dish Rack and cutlery (unsorted) inside the Silverware Basket. 4. Check to make sure that the rotating spray arm can turn freely all the way around. If necessary, remove any obstacles. 5. Fill the detergent in the recessed area on the door panel (approx. 0.5 oz.) 6. Firmly close the door.
USE AND CARE GUIDE DISCONNECTING YOUR DISHWASHER When the cycle is complete, always relieve water pressure from the inlet hose: - Close the HOT water supply at the faucet. - Disconnect the Power Supply Cord For Built-In Installations Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. Remove and clean the filters and the water valves. Replace the inlet hose as needed to reduce the risk of hose failure.
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING CHART You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Troubleshooting section below. If you read this section first, you may not need to call for service at all. PROBLEM Dishwasher will not start POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION - Dishwasher not receiving electrical power.
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS ERROR CODE KEY Your dishwasher has an error code display function. If the appliance malfunctions, the an error code will be shown in the display window (see right). ERROR CODE MEANS POSSIBLE PROBLEM E1 - LONG WATER FILL TIME - Faucet is not open. E2 - LONG DRAIN TIME - The installation position of the drain pipe is too high. E3 - LONG HEATING TIME - Malfunction of temperature sensor or of heating element.
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