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Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN” WASHING SYSTEM PROPERLOADING ,.,,., Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Loading Silverware and Cutlery Baskets ,...., ., ., .
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 particles, 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 l l l The top rack is designed for cups, CJaSSeS 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 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. l When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front. l l N at back of rack can room for deep bowls, and cutlery baskets To remove the basket, slide it toward the top of the door-by the handle. Lift it off the holding buttons. Replace it in reverse order.
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. The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has onesection with a cover and one without.
Starting your dishwasher ,k The controls are behind a tilt-out panel. Just tilt it forward from the top to reach the controls. When it is tilted out, the display - above the controls - will show 2 zeros. The dishwasher is pre-programmed for the NORMAL WASH Cycle and AIR DRY Option. If your want this cycle, just touch START.To select a different cycle and option, justtouch the desired pad. The Signal Light on the pad will come on to show the cycle about to be run. When dishes are ready to be washed... 1.
When the HI-TEMP WASHING option is selected, water for the main wash and the final rinse is heated to 145°F (63°C) except in RINSE HOLD. Washing and rinsing action in parts of the cycle will be longer if the water is heated. The HOLD-HEAT WATER Signal Light will be on while water is heating. l Touch once to select the option. Touch again if you want to cancel it. l The Signal Light on the selectorwill be on if HITEMP WASHING is selected.
Changing a setting After a cycle has started, touch DRAIN OFF once. Wait for the water to drain away Check the detergent dispenser to make sure it is filled properly for the new cycle. Touch Cycle and Option Selectors for desired washing action. Touch START. Before a cycle has started, touch desired Cycle and Option Selectors.Touching a different Cycle Selector cancels the first one touched. The digital l l l To start the dishwasher immediately, touch START.
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 fullv loaded machine. 2. Use the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whenever possible. It uses less hot water and energy than otherwash cycles. 3. Air dry dishes drying cycle. (overnight). results. Infor best-washing 4. load correctly correct loading may cause poor washing ond 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 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 :- ..-i .ll I-~-.,~“--~“x.,. -._li.-s-‘___problems -----l,ll-PROBLEM D&her n-;&Y CAUSED BY .I_. .-.-,.,;-, ,.“e.,e---i..~“,,~”-Water is not hot enough Improper loading SOLUTION I.. ms.e.___s_B 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 starhng and/or use HI-TEMP WASH OptIon. Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not OVerload.
PROBLEM Spotting filming and 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 higher setting Run water al sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option. Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent wrth highest available phosphorus content. .especially with hard water.
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. 1. If dishwasher won’t run, or stops during cycle: l Is door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has cycle been correctly set? l Is water turned on? l Has house fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? l Is the power cord plugged in (if so ..^ equIppea].
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