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Dishwasher
Safety
Use & Care Manual
Instructions......................... 2
200 Series
Operating
Instructions....................... 3-4
Preparing and
Loading Dishes................. 4-5
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ................. 6-7
Factors Affecting
Performance ....................... 7
Care and
Cleaning .............................. 8
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems . 9-10
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Important Safety Instructions Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children. This symbol will help alert you to such Do not wash plastic items unless marked dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with electrical shock. manufacturer for recommendations, if not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, To reduce the risk of f
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Operating Instructions Plate Warmer Getting Started For warming dishes and serving plates before 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading serving hot foods. Dishes). Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. Turn dial to PLATE WARMER. 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Select HOT DRY option. 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Wash Cycle Selections). Energy Options 5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (Se
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Operating Instructions (continued) Note: Features and appearance may differ depending on the model you selected. Cycle Chart Cycles Water Time Washes/Rinses (approx.) (approx.) Normal 6.9 gal. 109 min.* 2 washes 4 rinses Wash 5.7 imp. gal. 26.1 liters * Includes dry time. Cycle Chart Cycles Water Time Washes/Rinses (approx.) (approx.) Pots & 8.4 gal. 103 min.* 2 washes 5 rinses Pans 7.0 imp. gal. 31.8 liters Normal 7.2 gal. 95 min.* 2 washes 4 rinses Wash 6.0 imp. gal. 27.3 liters Light 6.0 gal
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Preparing and Loading Dishes Loading the Top Rack Loading the Silverware Basket The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, small Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. plates, saucers and bowls. Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying. Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if placed in bottom rack. Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting may occur if placed in bottom rack. Load items with open ends facing down for better cleaning and draining. For safety, load sharp kn
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Use only fresh automatic dishwashing Filling the Detergent Dispenser detergent. Other detergents will cause The detergent dispenser has one covered and oversudsing. one uncovered cup. Detergent in the Add detergent just before starting cycle. uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cup opens Store detergent in a cool, dry location. automatically to release detergent. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly.
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Dishwasher Factors Affecting Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Water Pressure The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. water spots and filming. Water “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation. Wait until water use is Rinse aids come in solid or liquid form. If your reduce
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Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the Burn Hazard dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is Allow heating element to cool usually mounted on countertop and can be before cleaning the interior. inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by Failure to do so can result in warranty. burns. Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive deterg
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. It Glassware/Flatware Spotted or may save you both time and expense. This list Cloudy includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in Check water hardness. For extremely hard your dishwasher. water, it may be necessary to install a water softener. (See Detergent Chart.) Water temperature may be low. Avoid extremely Food Soils Left on Dishes low or high temperatur
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Detergent Left in Cups Dishwasher Won’t Fill Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh Is water supply turned on? detergent. Does overfill protector move up and down Be sure water action can reach the dispenser. freely? (See Overfill Protector section.) Normal Check to see if cycle has been completed. water fill covers filter area. Make sure items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening. Dishwasher Has an Odor Soil
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® Warranty Information DISHWASHER WARRANTY Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE WARRANTY PERIOD WE WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance Costs of service calls that are listed under FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original WARRANTY purchase date. which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.* Two years from Replace any parts in the
