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TM
UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
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Models SUD6000
8051560
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY ................................................... 3 Before Using Your Dishwasher ....................................... 4 PARTS AND FEATURES.................................................. 5 START-UP GUIDE............................................................... 6 Using Your New Dishwasher........................................... 6 Stopping Your Dishwasher.............................................. 6 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ....................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. D
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Before Using Your Dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appro- priate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all
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PARTS AND FEATURES 1. 8. 9. 2. 10. 3. 11. 12. 4. 13. 5. 14. 6. 15. 16. 17. 7. 1. Third level wash 10. Light items clip 2. Top spray arm 11. Model and serial number label 3. Heating element 12. Fold-down divider 4. Water inlet opening 13. Lower spray arm 5. Bottom rack 14. Silverware basket 6. Rack bumper 15. Overfill protection float 7. Vent 16. Detergent dispensers 8. Top rack 17. Rinse aid dispenser 9. Cup shelf Control Panel Press AIR DRY 5 Seconds to Lock/Unlock controls 5
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5. Select the desired cycle and options. (See “Using Your Dishwasher.”) START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. The dishwasher starts filling when you press a cycle. You can select options as the machine is filling. Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes
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Loading the Top Rack LOADING YOUR The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) DISHWASHER NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Do not cover third level spray. See arrow. Loading Suggestions ■ Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. The wash module removes food particles from t
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Adjustable 3-position top rack Light Items Clips You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either You can hold lightweight plastic items like cups, lids, or the top or bottom rack. Two adjusters are located on each bowls in place during washing with the Light Items clips. side of the top rack. Each adjuster has 3 preset positions. You can move a clip anywhere in the rack. The high and low positions are marked on the adjuster. To adjust the top rack 1. Hold the top rack with one
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■ Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. Loading the ■ Overlap the edges of plates for large loads. Silverware Basket ■ Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or variety of ways depending upon their size and shape. take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. Load bowls securely between the rows of prongs. Do not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all NOTE: Y
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How Much Detergent to Use USING YOUR ■ The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you DISHWASHER use too little, dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch. ■ Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local water Detergent Dispenser department, water softener company, or county extension agent. The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash
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NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or Dishwasher Efficiency Tips concentrated powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent or Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing concentrated powdered detergent. detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dis
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Use this cycle for pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads. LOW Cycle Selection Chart ENERGY Select the wash cycle and options desired. The Use covered detergent dispenser section. dishwasher starts filling once you press a cycle, unless you Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Purge† Final Dry Time Water select the delay wash. You can select an option as the Wash Wash Rinse (min) Usage machine is filling. (gal/L) ● 68* 6.5/24.6 ● ● ● After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options 140°F (60°C) use
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Air Dry Select this option to dry dishes without heat and save Canceling a Cycle energy. The dishes take longer to dry and some spotting Anytime during a cycle, press can occur. AIR DRY CANCEL DRAIN For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items (such as plastics) may need towel drying. CANCEL/DRAIN glows. The dishwasher pauses for about NOTE: The dishwasher automatically heats the air in the 5 seconds and starts a 2 minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher during the “dry” portio
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To lock the controls Press and hold Cycle Status Indicators Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status Indicators. CLEAN glows when a cycle is finished. AIR DRY The light turns off when you open the door or press Cancel/ Drain. for 5 seconds. CONTROLS LOCKED glows. If you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times. To unlock the controls Press and hold AIR DRY for 5 seconds until the light turns Washing off. WASHING glows at the start of th
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MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS WASHING SPECIAL Pewter, Brass, No Bronze High water temperatures and ITEMS detergent can discolor or pit the finish. If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check Disposable No with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Plastics Cannot withstand high water MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS temperatures and detergents. Aluminum Yes Plastics Yes High water temperature and Always check manufacturer’s detergents can affect finish of
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Drain Air Gap CARING FOR YOUR Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well DISHWASHER Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher from water backing up into it. Cleaning Your Dishwasher Cleaning the exterior In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to k
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5. Remove the spring clamp from the water outlet and separate from the water supply valve; drain water into Storing Your Dishwasher pan. Storing for the summer 6. Reconnect both water inlet and water outlet to the water supply valve. Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and power supply to the 7. Empty the pan and reposition it under the water pump. dishwasher. 8. Remove the clamp and disconnect the drain hose from Moving or winterizing your dish
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Dishes are not completely clean TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the First try the solutions suggested here and “Loading Your Dishwasher” section. possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Is the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is Dishwasher is not operating properly at least 120°F (49°C). Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips” section. ■ Dishwasher does not
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■ Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Spots and stains on dishes Does your water have high iron content? Rewash dishes using 1-3 teaspoons (5-15 g) of citric acid crystals added to the covered section of the detergent dispenser. ■ Spotting and filming on dishes Do not use detergent. Follow with a Normal wash cycle Is your water hard or is there a high mineral content in with detergent. If treatment is needed more often than your water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use Factory Specified Parts. Fac
