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Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER -2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PARTS AND FEATURES.. 3 POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM. : : PROPER LOADING.. 2 Top Rack Loading 5 Bottom Rack Loading 6 Loading Silverware and Cutlery Baskets, 6 ADDING DETERGENT. ::::: ::: 7 RINSE AID DISPENSER 7 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.
Parts and features Model DU9700XR EXTRA CAPACITY FOLD DOWN SHELVES ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK \ _ UPPER SPRAY ARM LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET I lllrn DETERGENT DtSPENSERSBOTTOM RACK RINSE AID DISPEIUSER ‘i USER GUIDE A \ (permanentLabep-+ CUTLERY BASKET ’ \ DOOR AN; j9CCESS PANEL :e,Onme;$$$ -COLOR PANEL PACK dishwasher. removable. m It is not 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 arm&through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particles, and 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 spray arms. best drying ESUltS. Be CUrefU~ t0 SePOrUte f01 Top rack loading CUP ANDGLASS LOAD . The top rack is designed for cups, giOSSeS 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 glUSSeS. Damage may occur.
Bottom rack 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. . When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front. l Loading Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can’t reach nested items.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dishIwasher 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. I If water is hard and I phosphorus content is low (8.
Starting your dishwasher Six program pads, a hidden LOCK-OUT pad and the electronic display allow you to program and monitor the dishwasher’s operation. A programming tone sounds each time a pad is touched under normal operation. When first installed, “PF” will show on the display. Press CANCEL pad twice to clear the display. To startthe dishwasher, press the PROGRAM pad. The dishwasher is pre-programmed for the NORMAL program with the AIR DRY option. If you want this program, touch START.
NIC DISPLAY PROGRAM CONTROL LOW ENERGY PADS WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN For pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads, Program time’ is 56 minutes, CHINA A light wash and gentle dry for china and crystaLThe heating element cycles on and off during the “dry” part of the program when HEAT DRY is selected. Program time’ is 53 minutes. RINSING For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Program time is 12 minutes.
Selecting an option Options can be selected by touching the OPTIONS pad. Each touch of the pad advances the display to the next option. There are three options available: AIR DRY HEAT DRY and HI AIR DRY Using PROGRAM MEMORY The use of PROGRAM MEMORY lets you store the complete dishwashing program that you most frequently use. The AIR DRY option helps save energy, but the dishes take longer to dry (overnight). Some water spotting may result. Some items (such as plastics] may need towel drying.
DELAY Pad Changing or cancelling a program After a program has started, to cancel: Touch CANCEL pad once. The dishwasher will automatically drain for 2 minutes, then shut off. of this pad adds another hour of delay to the digiOR tal display., After 9 hours, touching the DELAY pad l Touch CANCEL pad twice. The display will clear will change the display back to 1 hour. The DELAY and the dishwasher will immediately shut off. HOURS indicator will show on the display.
Lock-out pad A hidden LOCK-OUT pad is located in the center of the Control Pads. This pad lets you turn off the programming tone or lock-out the function of the Control Pads (except CANCEL). When the LOCK-OUT pad is pressed and held 3 or more seconds, the programming tone turn off. The tone will not sound when the pads touched or when the door is opened. To turn programming tone back on, press and hold LOCK-OUT pad for 3 or more seconds.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 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 or CHINA program whenever possible. They use less hot water and energy than other programs. Air dry dishes drying cycle. (overnight). 4. load correctly for best washing results, lncorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load. 5.
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: Aluminum: 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 BY SOLUTION Spotting and illming (hard water film) Hard water Fill detergent tergent with be necessary To remove dispensers lo capacrty. Use dishwasher highest avarlable phosphorus content. to install water softener. spots and film, try a vinegar deMay rinse 1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use AIR DRY. 2. Remove all metal items. 3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a container on the bottom rack. 4. Run dishwasherthrough a complete washing cycle.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not washlng 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 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.
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