UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Model DU6000XR Series ,’ freezers. Refrigerator-freezers, Ice Makers, Oishwashers, Built-In Ovens. and Surface Un~ls, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners.
Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES.. POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM. Quiet Operating Tips PROPER LOADING.. Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT.. RINSE AID DISPENSER BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.. Changing a Setting 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 ‘GlYu6 wnrrtpoot Page To Add a Dish After Starting Selecting a Cycle..
Parts and features Model DWOOOXR Series UPPER SPRAY ARM BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER /TODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) t- DETERGENT DISPENSERS SILVERWARE BASKET COLUMN PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water HEATING ELEMENT m \-+ -COLOR ALTHi PANEL PACK 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. Tmk. Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
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 particlesand 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 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 MIXED LOAD rack loading I Silveru,are basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can’t reach nested Items YES 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 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.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic washer detergent dlshonly. The detergent part of dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without. a Put detergent in both sections for cycles with two washes. l Put detergent in the covered section Only for cycles with one wash. l Push the cover down until it is latched.
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 CLEAN SELECTORBUTTONS OPTION SELECTORBUTTONS POTS & PANS cycle... HEAVY 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.
CLEAN SIONAL LIGHT CYCLE CONTROL KNOB 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 1Yz to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about 60 minutes. NORMAL WASH Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads.
The CLEAN Signal Light The RESET OPTIONS The CLEAN Signal Light will come on when a washing cycle is complete. To turn it off. Turn the Control Knob clockwise slightly until the light goes off If you want to change a selected Option. push the RESET OPTIONS Button. Reselect an option, if desired. Button Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-ftlled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3.
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: A.hUUiUUUl: 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 PROBLEM CAUSED BV SOLUTION Spotting and tllmlng [hard water film] Hard water FIII detergent drspensers to copac~ty Use drshwosner tergent wrth hrghest avallable phosphorus content be necessary to Install water softener Water 1s not hot enough Not enough detergent, or Improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loadrng AIR DRY Settrng used Drying without and silver heat may result In some spotting of glasses Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after loodin
PROBLEM CAUSED BV SOLUTION Dishes Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to o higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option. Improper Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. erload. Do not nest items not dry loading No rinse aid Fill rinse aid dispenser.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest YOUfollow these four stem: 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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