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. Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES , POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM PROPERLOADING . ..._...,,,..,,,..
Parts and features Model DU4040XP UPPER SPRAY ARM , TOP RACK . BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER -- LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET / i DETERGENT MODEL AND SERIAL. NUMBER PLATE [NOT SHOWN) THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the L dishwasher. It Is not removable. USER GiIDE (Pe rmanent WATER COLUMN I I DOOR PANEL 2 COLOR OPTIONS THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to keep the wash and rinse water clean. It also grinds up and removes food particles.
. POWER CLEAN* Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started,the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray armsthrough the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particle&and back through the rotating spray arms.
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful items so spray can reach all surfaces. spray arms. to Separate Top rack loading I 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 Place plates. soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. NOTE: l Do not load glasses, cups or plastic items in the bottom rack. l When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front. l l l l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other items at sides or back. Loading items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket.
.I Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting Your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatlc dlshwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Phosphorus softens water and helps prevent water spots on dishes. If water is hard and phosphorus content is low (8.
.I Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely 2. Close and latch the door. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest washer until it is hot. Turn it off. dish- Clean Selector Buttons Starting Selector your dishwasher POTS & PANS Cycle... NORMAL WASH Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot marked HEAVY WASH, POTS % PANS. 2. Push POTS % PANS Clean Selector Button. 3. Push button for option desired. 4.
/ Cycle Selecting Control Knob a cycle POTS P 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 ‘). 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 70 minutes. NORMAL WASH Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.
Energy tips You can help save energy It you: NORMAL WAS” 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 2. Use the NORMAL WASH Cycle for normally soiled loads. It uses less hot water and energy than other wash cycles. 3. Air dry dishes drying cycle. (overnight). for best washing results. In4. load correctly correct loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the job It was deslgned Some Items are not dlshwasher sate or may requlre special care. Read these special tips. to do. Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spottlng tllmlng and CAUSED BY SOLUTION Hard water Fill detergent tergent with be necessary Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting. Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with highest available phosphorus content...especially with hard water.
1-- PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION ‘Dlshos Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting. Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not overload. Do not nest. not dry Improper loading No rinse aid Fill rinse aid dispenser AIR DRY Setting used Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, DRY.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service* . . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. 1. If dlshwasher won’t run, or stops durlng cycle: l Is door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has cycle been correctly set [and Control Knob pulled out]? l Is water turned on? l Has house fuse blown or circuit breaker ,-:---alIlc.
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