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DearCustomer... Pleasetake a few minutesto read this book. It containsinformationand suggestionsto help you get the best resultsfrom your ROPERdishwasher. Shouldyou encountera problemwith your dishwasher,pleasecheck the Common DishwashingProblemsand Solutionssectionof this book. It containshelpfulinformation solutionsto problemsyou can correctyourself. Pleasefill in the informationrequestedbelow and save for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
ImportantSafetyInstructions WARNING: PLEASE FOLLOW BASIC PRECAUTIONS,INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING... Readall instructionsbeforeoperatingthe dishwasher. ONLY use detergentsand wetting agents recommendedfor use in a dishwasher.Store detergentsand wetting agents in a cool, dry place OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. WARNING. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may build up in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
AboutYourDishwasher Your dishwashercleans by spraying a mixtureof hot, clean water and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and tableware.When a cycle starts, the dishwasher fills with water to a level slightly abovethe heating element.This water is constantly pumped through the rotating spray arm and center wash tower and sprayed onto the dishes. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with Cleanwater during a cycle. The numberof water fills depends upon the cycle being used.
For Best Results WaterTemperature For best cleaning and drying results,water should be at least 140°F (60°C). You can check the temperatureof hot water at your sink with a candy or meat thermometer.Turn on the faucet nearest the dishwasher.Let the water run until it is as hot as possible,then insertthe thermometerinto the stream of water. If the thermometer reading is below 140°F, have a qualifiedtechnician raise your water thermostatsetting.
LoadingYourDishwasher It is not necessaryto rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.Just remove large pieces and quantitiesof food and bones. Empty cups and glasses. It may be necessaryto presoak or light scour firmlycooked-onor baked-on foods. Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by water spray from rotating spray arm or center wash tower. Water must be able to drain off completelyfor best results. Spray should reach all surfaces of the dishes.
Upper Rack Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses in upper rack only. Lower rack is not designed for glasses and damage may occur. Be sure lightweightitems are held firmly in place. Load plastic items in the upper rack only. l l l l SilverwareBasket The silverwarebasket may be loaded either in the lower rack or on the counter top. a Be sure no items protrude through the holes in the basket or extend high enough to stop the spray arm’s rotation.
OperatingInstructions:WUO8OOXO StartingYourDishwasher 4.Turn the cycle indicator knob clockwise to the desired cycle. 5.Turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let run until water is hot. 6. Latch dishwasher door to start cycle. 1.Load dishwasherand add detergent (see page 9). 2.Close the door, but do not latch. 3. Push rocker switch for desired option. Cycles NORMAL WASH cycle For normallysoiled dishes. Approx. 73 Min. Approx. 8.7 Gal. Cycle Time: Water Usage: . RINSE 1 HOLD OFF .
Options HEAT DRY option Heater is on for the entire drying period, resulting in drier dishes. ENERGYSAVING AIR DRY option Heater is off during the entire drying period, saving energy. Note: If you wish to shorten the drying time and save energy, turn the control knob to OFF at the beginning of the dry cycle and open the dishwasher door slightly. Changinga Setting 1.Unlatchthe door to stop cycle. 2.Turn the cycle indicator knob clockwiseto the cycle you want . 3.
CommonDishwashingProblemsand Solutions Problem Solution Dishes not clean. Watertemperatureis 140°For higher? Racksloadedproperly? Detergentfresh? Waterpressureis adequate? Dishes not dry. Watertemperatureis 140°For higher? Rinseagentdispenserfilled? Itemsloadedto permitproperdrainage? Water spotting or filming. Watertemperatureis 140°For higher? Racksloadedproperly? Watertoo hard? Correctamountof fresh detergent? Rinseagentdispenserfilled? Rust deposits. Causedby ironin water.
UserMaintenanceInstructions Cleaningthe PumpandSprayArms Yourdishwasheris designedto flush away all normalfood soils that may not havebeen removedfromdishes.However,certain foreignobjectssuch as fruit pits, bottlecaps,and bones may collectin the openingsof the pumpand shouldbe removed periodicallyto avoidcloggingthe drain system. CAUTION:ALLOWMACHINETO COOLBEFORECLEANING! 1. Holdlowersprayarm and turn tower basecounter-clockwise to unscrew. 2. Lift out tower and spray arm. 3.
LIMITED WARRANTY This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation to be free from defect in material and workmanship to the original domestic purchaser. Any part which we find to be defective will be repaired or replaced at our option subject to the followlng limitations: 1. Repair or replace during the first thirty (39) day from the date of purchase 2. Repair or replace during the first (1st) year from date of purchase any finishes any other part except 3.
