ROPER” HomeAppliancer UseAndCare A Note to You ......................... 2 Dishwasher Safety ................. 3 ................. 4 Parts and Features Starting Your Dishwasher ............................. 6 Loading Your Dishwasher ............................. 7 Using the Dispensers .......... 10 Setting the Controls ............. 12 Selecting a wash cycle ..... 12 Selecting cycle options ... .I3 Changing a cycle setting.. .14 Adding an item during a cycle ..............................
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Roper” appliance. Roper appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
Dishwasher Your safety is important Safety to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT l SAFETY Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. 4Jse your dishwasher only for the uses described in this manual. .DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details.
Parts and Features your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help You find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Spray tower and protector (P. 8) Water inlet opening / Model and , serial number label (on right side) Silverware Bottom (P. 8) rack Aba(sp? / Heating element /Overfill - Qinse \ Door latch ’ Door color paner Silverware basket protector (P. 17) Detergent dispensers (P. 10) agent dispenser (P.
Models with rocker switch (one wash Option Models with rocker switch (three wash Option Models with three Cycle buitons Models I switch I Cycle control knob I Cycle control knob I Cycle control knob Cycle control knob cycles) I switch buttons Option with seven v ~~~~~ Cycle buttons cycle) buttons buttons Option I buttons Cycle control knob 5
Starting Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Starting a wash 1. Load the dishwasher. cycle See pages 7-9. 2. Spin the spray arm. Itshould turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See page 10. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See page 11. 5. Close door firmly until it latches. 6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. (See page 18.) Stopping 7. Select a cycle. (See page 12.) For rocker switch models: See gg step 8.
Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher Preparing to load the dishwasher To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items. Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if left to dry over a period of time. Run a RINSE & HOLD cycle (if available) to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon.
Loading the bottom rack Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm. Spray arm must move freely. Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower. Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. Do not stack or overlap dishes.
Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack. Cup and glass l l l l l Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can occur. Place items in the rows between prongs. Placing them over the prongs may lead to breakage. Secure lightweight items.
Using the Dispensers For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and rinse agents properly. Using l l l the detergent dispenser Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store detergent tightly-closed in a cool, dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.
Using the rinse agent dispenser Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves dish drying by helping water flow off them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks. A small amount of rinse agent automatically releases into the rinse water during the final rinse of each cycle. For best drying results, check dispenser periodically to see if it needs filling.
Setting the Controls Operating your dishwasher’s controls properly helps you obtain the best possible washing results. This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options. Selecting a wash cycle For &button models: Press Pots & Pans button for that cycle OR press either HEATED DRY or ENERGY SAVER DRY for NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles, or ENERGY SAVER DRY for RINSE & HOLD cycle. Turn Cycle Control Knob to desired cycle.
Canceling a cycle You can cancel a cycle at any time. 1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob slowly clockwise until you hear water draining. Let the dishwasher drain completely. 2. Open the door. 3. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF. Selecting cycle You can select an option washer starts as long as passed the point that the example, you can select DRY any time before the Knob reaches DRY. HEATED options after the dishthe cycle has not option is used.
Changing (on some a cycle setting models) You can change a cycle setting anytime during any cycle. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the desired cycle. 3. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly for the new cycle. NOTE: Turning the Cycle Control Knob can cause the covered section of the detergent dispenser to open and release the detergent. Check the covered section if the cycle uses detergent in both sections. 4.
Washing Special Items If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. IOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if an item should be washed in a dishwasher. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit finish of anodized aluminum. Bottles and Cans No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with glue can loosen in your dishwasher.
Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart” on pages 19-21 for special cleaning problems. See Installation Instructions for information on storing your dishwasher and for cleaning the drain air gap.
Overfill Protector The Overfill Protector (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate. Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down. Cleaning the filter screen The filter system requires periodic cleaning as needed. To clean screen: 1. Unload and slide the bottom rack forward. (Remove bottom rack if necessary to reach filter screen.) 2.
Saving Energy Saving energy is important and helps you save money. This section gives you tips on the best ways to save energy with your dishwasher. Loading l l l Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of load. Do not prerinse normally soiled dishes.
Solving Common Dishwashing Problems A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, turn to page 23 for service information. Solution chart PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Food soil left 3n dishes Improper loading Follow loading instructions Water temperature too low If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Spotting and filming (continued) Incorrect amount of detergent Follow recommendations on page 10 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent. Use of ineffective detergents Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightlyclosed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy detergent. Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for proper dishwasher fill.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior High iron content in water supply Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow with a LIGHT WASH cycle and detergent. (For models with one wash cycle, use WASH.) If treatment is needed more often than every other month, we recommend installation of an iron removal unit.
Troubleshooting Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call. Dishwasher problems PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 5 and 12. Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown or tripped? If the motor stopped because of an overload, it will automatically reset itself within a few minutes.
Requesting Service Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 22. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* 2. If you need 3. If you need replacement ... Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial toll-free-from anywhere in the U.S.A.: I-800-44-ROPER (l-800-447-6737) I and talk with one of our trained consultants.
Index This index is alphabetical. page number. . Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the PAGE TOPIC BOTTOM RACK ......................................... CLEANING Exterior.. ................................................ Interior ................................................... COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving ............................................. 8 TOPIC OPTIONS ................................................. OVERFILL 16 16 19-21 PAGE PROTECTOR .........
ROPER” Dishwasher Warranty rLENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WE WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. FULL TEN-Y EAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor for the DURAPERMTM tub and/or inner door should they fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship.
