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a
Dishwasher
Contink
Air Gap 21
Use and Care of
Appliance Registration 2
built-in model
Care and Cleaning 21
China, Crystal, Sterling 17
HDA2600K
Cycle Features 11
Detergent, Detergent Guide 12, 13
Dispenser Cups 13
Energy-Saving Tips
2
Front Panel Color Change 22
Loading 14-16
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Lock Controls Feature 6
3
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating Instructions 4-6
Cycle Selection 4
Dishwashing Shortcut 6
Drying Options 5
Soil Level 4
Pots & Pans 4, 13
Problem Solver 18-20
Repair Service
23
Rinse Agen
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Help us help you... Ene~y-savi~ tips Before usiW your dishwasher, If you received The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if read this book carefully. a dam~ed dishwasher . . . you follow these suggestions: It is intended to help you operate Immediately contact the dealer ● Operate the dishwasher only and maintain your new dishwasher (or builder) that sold you the properly. when it’s full. Let the dishes dishwasher. accumulate in the dishwasher. Keep it handy for answers to you
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IMPORT~T S~TY INSTRUCTIONS Read all imtructiom before wing thk appliance. m W~~G—When using this ● Load light plastic items so ● Keep dl washing detergents appliance, always exercise basic they will not become dislodgd and wetting agents out of the safety precautions, including the and drop to the bottom of the reach of children, preferably in following: dishwasher-they might come a locked cabinet. Observe all into contact with the heating warnings on container labels to ● Use this appliance onl
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SELECTED How to operate the dkhwasher CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS I STEP 1 Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 14 through 16. STEP 2 Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See page 12.) Close and latch dishwasher door. L f / / / STEP 4 ‘ STEP 3 Select a soil level Select desired wash cycle If you wish to make program Touch the center of the pad. ● CHINA-CRYSTAL is for lightly changes
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. DOOR LATCH TIME ENERGY CYCLE PHASE “OFF” POSITION TO END MONITOR I OF CYCLE I I 1~~ STEP 5 STEP6 Systems Monitor Select an option This panel tells you what is Stirt the dishwasher. happening in the dishwasher and ● HEATED DRYING provides ● When you’re ready to wash can alert you to some possible faster drying. Can be changed dishes, touch the START pad. problems. while cycle is running. Dishwasher will proceed through Information displayed: your entire program and turn off ● ENERGY SAVER shuts
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Dishwashing shortcut LO- -- HI WASHING Vb MINUTES If you don’t want to change any of The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to the settings, simply touch START. reprogram each time. Note: If there has been a When the dishwasher is loaded and power failure, NORMAL WASH, the door latch is moved to the ON MEDIUM SOIL and HEATED position, the control panel will DRYING will automatically be prograrnmd. Make any new display the last settings you selected. selections as desired and
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The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you what’s happening DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS NUMERALS FROM Number of minutes left in the cycle. 1 to 99 MINUTES NUMERALS FROM Number of hours delay until start of cycle. 1 to 9 HRS. DELAY ENERGY MONI~R Shows relative amount of energy used from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all five bars LO – – – – –HI lighted). ENERGY SAVER Indicates energy-efficient selection made such as SHORT WASH, LIGHT SOIL or ENERGY SAVER (UNHEATED) drying. WASHING Displayed during Pre-wash, Pre-rinse
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The SYSTEMS MONITOR telh you if certiin things are wrong DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO I:/#: Electrical power has been IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER ;n$ interrupted to the dishwasher but FAILURE OCCURRED: RESET is now back on. 1. Unlatch the door. If the detergent cup is open, add detergent and close the cup. 2. Relatch the door and touch “START” then immediately touch “CLEAR/RESET?’ (This will pump any remaining water out of the machine. ) 3. Select the desired cycle and rerun the
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DISPLAY WHAT IT ME~S WHAT TO DO BLOCKED Similar to blocked drain as Locate and remove the blockage in the drain system as DRAIN explained on page 8, but the C2 explained on page 8. To pump any remaining water out of indicates that the drain is so and the machine: -- clogged that the dishwasher I 1. Latch door. : #- -- cannot continue to operate in a 2. Select any cycle. satisfactory manner. Dishwasher will stop. 3. Touch “START” and then immediately touch “CLEAR/ RESET.” (N~E: Warranty service d
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The SYSTEMS MONI~R (continued) DISPLAY WHAT IT MENS WHAT TO DO The water temperature in the Avoid showers or laundry just prior to running the dishwasher. dishwasher did not reach the (Use the “DELAY START” feature to start dishwasher proper wash temperature. This when the water heater is up to normal temperature. ) Adjust is usually caused by lack of hot household water heater thermostat to 120°F. minimum. water coming from the household If C6 appears nearly every cycle and you know the water w
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What happem in each cycle . The motor stops during drying. . You’ll hear occasional clicking sounds: . Water vapor comes through –Soft food disposer shredding the vent by the door latch during - action. drying and when water is being pumped out. –Drain valve opening to pump water out. —Detergent cup opening. Wash Cycle Time Water Use (Approx.) Minutes (Approx. ) Gallons Heavy Med. Light Heavy Med. Light Soil Soil Soil Wash Cycles Soil Soil Soil Cycle Sequence 6 11 ]0.3 8.9 Pre-Wash/ p -Rinse Pre
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~m~rature Sensor System Helpful hinb: If outside temperatures are unusually low, or To get dishes clean and dry you if your water travels a long distance need hot water. To help you get from water heater to dishwasher, water of the proper temperature, you may need to set your water your dishwasher has a water heating heater’s thermostat up. If you have feature that automatically senses not used hot water for some time, the temperature of the water in the the water in the pipes will be cold. wash
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Keep your detergent fresh and 2. Remove large quantities of any dry. Under the sink isn’t a good food. Your dishwasher has a built-in place to store detergent. Too much soft food disposer that pulverizes moisture. Don’t put powder soft food bits and flushes them away. detergent into the dispenser until It can handle smll amounts of you’re ready to wash dishes, either. soft foods, but large amounts will (It won’t be fresh OR dry.) be difficult to handle. If your powder detergent gets old 3. Try t
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How to load your dishwasher ~is is a random mixed load, the most common type you WAXH OUT FOR THIS. will have. The washer tower rises through the center of the bottom Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the Don’t block it or load tall thin~s next to it. Also. be “ ,. bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or
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HOW to load the ~P RACK (continued) Shelf Up Shelf Down Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things. The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is long utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first, not blocked. then fold the shelf down. How to load the B~~M RACK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled pots and bowls along the sides, in corners o
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HOW to load the B~~M ~CK(continued) Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. Shallow items may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water. I Precaution! Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to Take out anything that may fall or extend th
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions YES Aluminum Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. aluminum can fade. China/ YES Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the patterns fade. rest of the set.
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Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Time too long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS GO OFF 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again. Or unlock and relatch door. WHEN YOU’RE SETTING CONTROLS DISHWASHER A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker, Remove any other appliances from the circuit. UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be s
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SP~S AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things: ON GLASSES AND ● Extremely hard water. (See page 12.) FLATWARE ● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 12. ) ● Overloading the dishwasher. . Improper loading. (See pages 14-16. ) ● Old or damp powder detergent. ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 12. ) ● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 12. ) ● Too little detergent. (See page 13. ) Due to varying local water conditions and
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The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 14 and 15 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher. Always use the top rack for delicate items. Use the CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle for fine china. SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tu
