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Dishwasher
Safety
Use & Care Manual
Instructions......................... 2
500 Series
Features .............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ................................ 4
Operating
Instructions....................... 4-6
Preparing and
Loading Dishes................. 6-8
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ................ 9-10
Factors Affecting
Performance ...................... 10
Care and
Cleaning
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Important Safety Instructions Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if This symbol will help alert you to such not marked. Items that are not dishwasher dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and safe may melt and create a potential fire electrical shock. hazard. If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher. To reduce the risk of fire, electr
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Dishwasher Features Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used. Funnel Nozzle and Upper Spray (some models) pages
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Operating Instructions Vent Latch Appearance may vary from your model. 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Very Important 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). Information—Read Before 4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle Chart) or number of hours for delay Operating Your Dishwasher! start. 5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Normal Operating Energy Options). The indicator will show red Sounds when selected. 6. If using DELAY START, see "Delay Start."
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Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Not all cycles available on all models. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time* Washes/ (approx.) (approx.) Rinses Pots & For pots, pans, Press MAIN CYCLES pad. 7.2 gal. 84 min. 2 washes Pans casseroles, and Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses 27.3 liters dinnerware with dried-on Select other desired options. or baked-on soils.
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Operating Preparing and Instructions (continued) Loading Dishes Heat Dry Option Dish Preparation HEAT DRY ON option provides faster drying since Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, the heating element is on during the drying portion toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash of cycle. system will remove remaining food particles. HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since the Burned-on foods should be loosened before heating element is off during the drying portion of loading. Empt
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Some models have a fold-down cup shelf or a cup Loading the Top Rack shelf/stemware holder. They can be used to load Features and appearance of racks and two levels of cups, juice glasses, and other short silverware basket may vary from your model. items. Stagger items on upper level so that water can reach all inside surfaces. Fold up to load tall Important: Do not cover the funnel when glasses. loading. The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, small
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the Silverware Features and appearance of racks and Basket silverware basket may vary from your model. Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and Make sure tall items do not block spray arm drying. rotation. Place plates and platters so that they do not touch. Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with the soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The detergent dispenser has one covered and one The amount of detergent to use depends on the uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls water hardness. Water hardness is measured in into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can covered cup opens automatically to release result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or detergent. spotting. Usi
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Dishwasher Factors Affecting Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Water Pressure Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and The hot water line to dishwasher must provide reduces water spots and filming. Water water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water Low water pressure may occur when laundry droplets that cling and leave spots. or showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher. A dispenser, located ne
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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 Burn Hazard the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air Allow heating element to cool gap is usually mounted on countertop and can before cleaning the interior. be inspected by removing the cover. This is not Failure to do so can result in part of your dishwasher and is not covered by burns. warranty. Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive deterg
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Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/ Convertible Dishwasher The portable/convertible dishwasher must be connected to a faucet and electrical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on this page to properly connect dishwasher. Faucet Adapter Assembly IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher. The power cord, faucet coupler and hoses are located in a compartment in back of dishwasher. A special adapter must be installed on faucet before you can connect dishwasher.
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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 Cloudy list includes common experiences that are Check water hardness. For extremely hard not the result of defective workmanship or water, it may be necessary to install a water material in your dishwasher. softener. (See Detergent Chart.) Food Soils Left on Dishes Water temperature may be low. Avoid extremely low or high temperatur
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher Leaks Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the Use only fresh detergent designed for stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of carefully. Try a different brand. warm water. Rinse thoroughly. Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or to overflowing. Wipe up any spil
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly Stains on Tub Interior If unit is hooked up to a food waste Washing large amounts of dishware with disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. tomato based soil can cause a pink/orange appearance. This will not affect Check to see if the knockout plug has been performance and will gradually fade over removed from inside the food waste time. Pre-rinsing will reduce the chance of disposer inlet. staining.
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® Warranty Information DISHWASHER WARRANTY Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD WE WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance Costs of service calls that are listed under which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WARRANTY purchase date. CONSUMER.* Two years from Replace any parts in the
