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_- ~ Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM..
Parts and features Model DU8000XR Series ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK \ UPPER SPRAY ARM BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER ;x a-e* p-+&i MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE [not shown) SILVERWARE BASKET WATER COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM RINSE AID DISPENSER\ THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. USER GUIDE / (Permanent Label/\-/ / \ I / I DOOR AND ACCESS COLOR PANEL PACK THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to keep the wash and rinse water clean.
POWER CLEAN”’ Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent agalns solled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element.
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be Careful to separate items so spray can reach a11 surfaces. Top rack loading CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glaSSeS and smaller items. l Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. l Load glasses in top rack only. Bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage may occur.
Bottom rack loading - Silverware basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can’t reach nested YES Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. l l l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray Mix items in each sectron of the basket. Small items-baby bottle caps, tar lids, etc.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dlshwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different aKIOUtTtS of phosphorus. Phosphorus softens water and helps prevent Water spots on dishes. The detergent Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash.
Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely 2. Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting your dishwasher 1. Push a Clean Selector Button for the desired cycle. 2. Push Option Selector Button for desired option or options. (Use AIR DRY for RINSE & HOLD Cycle.) 3. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to point to a desired cycle.
DELAY WASH SIGNAL LIGHT Selecting a cycle POTS 8 PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cookedor baked-on foods. Timer delays while the dishwasher automatically heats the water to 145 F (63’C) in both washes and the last rinse (marked ‘1, Cycle time will be about 1% to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about 75 minutes. NORMAL WASH Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads. [The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machlne 2. Use the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whenever possible. It uses less hot water and energy than otherwash cycles. 3. Air dry dishes drying cycle (overnight) 4. Load correctly for best washing results.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. SOme items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips for the following items: Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotting and fllmlng (hard water film] Hard water FIII detergent tergent wfth be necessary To remove drspensers to capacfty Use drshwasher hfghest avaflable phosphorus content to Install water softener spots and film, try a vfnegar deMay rinse 1. Wash and rinse load as usual Use AIR DRY 2. Remove all metal Items. 3, Put 2 cups (500 ml] whrte vrnegar In a contafner on the bottom rack 4.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not washing clean Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60-C).
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