UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Model DU5504XM / f \
Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM PROPERLOADING ..,,,.............,., Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading SilverwareBasket Loading ADDING DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Changing a Setting Page 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 Page To Add a Dish After Starting B HI-TEMP WASHING Option 8 Selecting a Cycle 9 The AIR DRY Option 9 9 The RESETOPTIONS Button ENERGY SAVING TIPS ‘.
Parts and features Model DlJ5504XM UPPER SPRAY ARM MODEL AND SERIAL RACK BUMPER ‘FWATER COLUMN DETERGENT DISPENSERS \&$ _ LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET 2 ,/Jffl (Permanent Lab 1 KT-E;;e”ent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. \I 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. During grinding, some sounds will be heard.
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 arms, through 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 1 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 Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l YES Mix items in each section of the basket. Small items-baby bottle caps, jar 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 amounts of phosphorus. Phosphorus softens water and helps prevent water spots on dishes. If water is hard and phosphorus Content iS low (8.
Starting POTS &PANS - Clean Selector Buttons your dishwasher Cycle... LOW ENERGY 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. Without turning it, pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the cycle. 1. Push LOW ENERGY WASH Button. 2. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked LOW ENERGY WASH. 3. Select option desired. 4.
‘elector Buttons Selecting Cycle Co/ntrol Knob a cycle POTS 81PANS 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 Y/2 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.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: LOW ENERGY WASH NORMAL WASH 0 HEAVY WASH . POTS 8 PANS 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 LOW ENERGY 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.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require 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 u- _ _________lj_l__.l~-~.-.~-I-” PROBLEM Spottlng lllmlng ----*.and CAUSED BY SOLUTION -~..-..“..--~l-e-ea,)-“--..~ -.-_ _ -..- ‘~----- _*r..l__,,.. II^~,.__” __I Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher detergent with highest available phosphorus content. May be necessary to install water softener. Water is not Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set hot enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting.
Dtsher 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 Make sure dashes 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. Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after loading.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. 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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