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Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES ................. FOR BEST RESULTS ..................... The Filtering System .................. Quiet Operating Tips, ................ PROPERLOADING ..................... Top Rack Loading ................... Bottom Rack Loading ................ Silverware Basket Loading ........... ADDING DETERGENT .................. RINSE AID DISPENSER .................
Parts and features Model DU4500XR Series UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK WATER COLUMN RAY ARM ._:EUN:::PFE ILVERWARE BASKET RINSE AID DISPENSER II MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown] USER GUIDE [Permanent Label) \ * ‘~~;~e”e DOOR PANEL -COLOR PANEL PACK too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is nc removable. FILTER SYSTEM (Screen and Removable Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. . When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1.
For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is star-ted, the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray arms, drained through the filter system which removes food and soil, and pumped back through the rotating spray arms.
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfacesare Water must be able to drain off completely items so spray can reach all surfaces. reached by spray from rotating for best drying results. Be careful spray arms. to Separate Top rack loading The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. . Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. . load glasses in top rack only. Bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage may occur. Load plastic items only in the top rack.
Bottom rack loading Silver-w-are basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can’t reach nested 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 section of the basket. Small items -baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc.-can be put in any section.
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 amOUntS of phosphorus. Phosphorus softens water and helps prevent Water spots on dishes. If water is hard and phosphorus Content is low (8.
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. CLEAN SELECTOR BUTTONS OPTION SELECTOR BUnONS Starting your dishwasher POTS & PANS cycle... NORMAL WASH cycle... 1. Push POTS& PANSClean Selector Button. 2. Push button for option desired. 3. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked POTS& PANS.
Selecting a cycle POTS & 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 washesand the last rinse (marked l ). Cycle time will be about 1% to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. NORMAL WASH Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads. [the Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.] Cycle time is about 60 minutes. LIGHT WASH Cycle For pre-rinse or lightly soiled loads.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricrty and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 2. Use the LIGHT WASH Cycle whenever possible. It uses less hot water and energy than other wash cycles. 3. Air dry dishes drying cycle [overnight). 4. load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load.
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: AhdUUU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.
Common dishwashing problems : 1.- -z-c ..LaC.ea,__leIU.--Y-am-PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spotting and fllmlng (hard water film) Hard water SOLUTION Y___,I.___L..--C~--~_-~~ Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher tergent with highest available phosphorus content. be necessary to install water softener. To remove spots and film, try a vinegar deMay rinse... 1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use AIR DRY. 2. Remove all metal items.
Dishes not washing clean Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before startrng. Improper Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items. Make sure large items do not block spray from reachrng detergent dispensers.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
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