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Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFnY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND RATURES POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading : ADDING DISHWASHER DETERGEti’ : : RINSE AID DISPENSER BEK)RE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Changing a Setting To Add a Dish After Starting Page 2 2 3 4 5 HI-TEMP WASHING Option Selecting a Cycle The AIR DRY Option The RESETOPTIONS Butt& ENERGY SAVING TIPS SPECIAL TIPS 2 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLE
Parts and features Model DU5040XP m UPPER SPRAY ARM ADJUSTABL TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSERS \ t LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASK HE OVERFLOW ROTECTOR is esigned to prevent oo much water rom entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. HEATING ELEMENT DOOR AND ACCESS PANEL - 6 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.
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 Silverware basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can’t reach nested items. NO 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 YES Mix items tn each section of the basket. Small items-baby bottle caps, jor lids, etc.-con be put in any section. Make sure sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, 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 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. Close and latch the door. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting your dishwasher Clean Selector Buttons POTS & PANS Cycle... HEAVY WASH Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot marked POTS & PANS, 2. Push POTS & PANS Clean Selector Button. 3. Push button for option desired. 4.
/ \\ Option Selector Buttons Selecting Cycle Control Knob a cycle POTS L 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 lY2 to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. w*r-l c A i A R !, 1. LE HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about 70 minutes.
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 OS 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). 4. load correctly for best washing results.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the job It was deslgned Some Items are not dlshwasher safe 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. If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent.
Common dishwashing PROBLEM Spotting fllmlng and problems 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 hrgher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option. Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with highest available phosphorus content. especially with hard water.
PROBLEM CAUSED Dishes not washing clean 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 and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option. Improper Spray arm or arms not rotating freely 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 reaching detergent dispensers.
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.
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