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Use & Care Guide
Built-In Dishwasher
Guia de Uso y Cuidado
Lavavajillas Empotrado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Lave-vaisselle encastré
(154743901 2008/11)
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Finding Information 2 Table of Contents Finding Information ......................................2 Dishwasher Won’t Fill ...............................21 Make a Record for Future use ....................2 Dishwasher Has an Odor ..........................21 Removing Spots and Film ........................21 Questions? .................................................2 Internet .......................................................2 Warranty Information .................................22 Table
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Safety 3 Important Safety Instructions Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children. Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if not To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe serious injury when using your dishwasher, follow may melt. basic precautions including the following: If the dishwasher drains into a food disposal,
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Feature Overview 4 HOW YOUR DISHWASHER CLEANS Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of The dishwasher fills with water covering the filter hot water and detergent through the spray arms area. Water is then pumped through the filter and against soiled surfaces. 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. Upper Spray Arm (Not shown in image) Versa Tray Top Rack Cup Shelf
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Operating Instructions 5 GETTING STARTED Press and hold SANITIZE touchpad for 8 seconds before first use. To run your dishwasher, follow these NORMAL OPERATING basic steps: SOUNDS 1 Load dishwasher. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes, pages 9-11.) 2 Add detergent. (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Your dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for Detergents, pages 12-14.) the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select. 3 Add rinse aid, if needed. (See Rinse Aid, E
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Operating Instructions 6 WASH CYCLE SELECTIONS Cookware For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with Cycle times are approximate and vary by options dried-on or baked-on soils. Water usage is selected. Hot water is necessary to activate approximately 9.5 gallons. Wash time ranges from dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food soils. approximately 130 to 149 mins. An automatic sensor checks the water temperature for the main wash of each cycle. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until wate
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Operating Instructions 7 OPERATION SELECTIONS ENERGY OPTION SELECTIONS Sanitize Delay Time To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the The Delay Time option allows you to automatically SANITIZE option. SANITIZE touchpad will turn delay starting your dishwasher from 1 hour to 24 white. This option heats the water temperature in hours. the final rinse to 157°F (69.4°C) and maintains that temperature for 7 minutes. SANITIZE is available in Press the DELAY TIME touchpad until the desired Auto
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Operating Instructions 8 Start/Cancel CHIME These models are equipped with a chime to audibly To start a cycle, press the START touchpad once indicate when you have pressed a cycle or and close the door. To cancel when a cycle is selected an option. running, open the door and press the CANCEL touchpad once. Close the door again and the dishwasher will drain and shut off. STATUS WINDOW The STATUS window displays codes typically seen NOTE during programming of the dishwasher. The window will not d
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Preparing & Loading Dishes 9 Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur DISH PREPARATION if placed in bottom rack unless Stemware Cycle is selected. Scrape away large pieces of food, bone, pits, Damage may occur if delicate items touch toothpicks, etc. The wash system will remove each other during dishwasher operation. remaining food particles. Gently scrape away Long-handled knives and utensils can be burned-on food with a non-scratch utensil or let placed in the top rac
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Preparing & Loading Dishes 10 NOTE Features in your dishwasher’s model may vary in Fold-down Tines appearance from illustrations in this manual. The fold-down tines in the lower rack make easy loading for those extra large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left up for normal use or folded LOADING THE BOTTOM RACK down for more flexible loading. Our adjust rack space allows you to put items up to Fold tines down for ease in loading large pots or 15” in the bottom rack. pans. The bottom rack
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Preparing & Loading Dishes 11 LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET TO AVOID CUT INJURY: Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob holders, etc., in a covered section. Close the cover to hold small items in place. Be sure nothing protrud
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents 12 FILLING THE DETERGENT HOW MUCH DETERGENT TO DISPENSER USE The detergent dispenser has one main wash and The amount of detergent to use depends on the one pre-wash cup. The covered cups open water hardness. Water hardness is measured in automatically to release detergent. grains per gallon (gpg). “Hard water” contains large amounts, 9-12 grains per gallon (GPG), of minerals. Harder water will require more detergent and may also result in deposits on dishware
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13 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents DETERGENT USAGE GUIDE Refer to the following table for recommended detergent usage. Soft Water Medium Hard Hard Water Very Hard Water* Cycle (0-3 Grains) Water(4-8 (9-12 Grains) (Over 12 Grains) Grains) Heavy, Auto 2 Teaspoons 5 Teaspoons 8 Teaspoons Each Cup – or (Main Wash Cup – (Main Wash Cup – (Main Wash Completely Full Normal ¼ Full) fill to line above Cup (Water Softener “Regular”) Completely Recommended) Full) Quick, Eco, 2 Teaspoons 5 Teaspoons 8 Tea
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents 14 RINSE AID Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces To add liquid rinse aid: water spots and filming. It causes the water to 1 Turn dispenser cap 1/4 turn counterclockwise “sheet” off of dishes rather than form water and lift out. droplets that cling and leave spots. 2 Pour in rinse aid until liquid reaches the flat The rinse aid dispenser, located next to the surface marked MAX in the Rinse Aid detergent cup, automatically releases a measured dispenser.
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Factors Affecting Performance 15 WATER PRESSURE WATER TEMPERATURE The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and water pressure between 20 and 90 pounds per drying results. Water entering the dishwasher square inch (psi). should be at least 120°F (49°C) to give satisfactory results. Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher. To check water temperature entering t
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Care & Cleaning 16 IMPORTANT OUTSIDE Read before operating your dishwasher! Occasionally wipe the outside surfaces of your Care of Glass Trap Filter dishwasher with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry. Your dishwasher is equipped with a state of the art wash system. Periodically, the Glass Trap Filter and Large Food Particle Trap may need to be cleaned to maximize wash performance. Stainless Steel Door The Glass Trap Filter is located in the center of the Clean the stainless st
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Care & Cleaning 17 Care of Drain Air Gap WINTERIZING If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is the following: usually mounted on the sink at the countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by To Disconnect Service: warranty
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Solutions to Common Problems 18 DISHES NOT DRY IMPORTANT Before calling for service, review this list. It may Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled. save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the Increase the amount of rinse aid (See Rinse result of defective workmanship or material in Aid, page 14). your dishwasher. Check the incoming water temperature. Be sure it is at least 120°F (49°C). Check for proper loading—avoid nesting FOOD SOILS LE
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Solutions to Common Problems 19 DISHWARE STAINED OR GLASSWARE / FLATWARE DISCOLORED SPOTTED OR CLOUDY Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the Check water hardness. For extremely hard stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 water, it may be necessary to install a water cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of softener. (See Detergent Usage Guide, page warm water. Rinse thoroughly. 13.) Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or Water temperature may be low. Avoid brown film. A w
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Solutions to Common Problems 20 DISHWASHER LEAKS DISHWASHER WON’T RUN Use only fresh detergent designed for Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent a fuse is blown. carefully. Try a different brand. Make sure water supply is turned on. Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to Check to see if cycle is set correctly. overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp (See Operating Instructions, pages 5-8.) cloth. Check to see if the DELAY
