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®
UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681,
for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at
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LAVE-VAISSELLE
ENCASTRÉ
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composer le 1-800-461-5681,
pour installation ou service 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site
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TABLE OF TABLE DES CONTENTS MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY...................................................... 3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE.............................. 25 Before Using Your Dishwasher ....................................... 4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle.................................... 26 PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................... 5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES .................................. 27 START-UP GUIDE...........................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately f
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: 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 al
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The dishwasher you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. 1. 7. 8. 2. 9. 3. 10. 4. 11. 5. 12. 6. 13. 1. Upper level wash 7. Top spray arm 12. Detergent dispenser 2. Water inlet opening 8. Model and serial number label 13. Rinse aid dispenser 3. Bottom rack 9. Lower spray arm Other features your dishwasher may have 4. Rack bumper 10. POWER CLEAN™ filter module Extra-capacity fold-do
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Control Panels Series 925 Series 940 Series 931 and 1000 6
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Stopping Your Dishwasher START-UP GUIDE You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle. Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, 1. Open the door slightly. temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this 2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety door all the way, if needed. information and useful operating tips. Close the door to continue the cycle. OR Using Your New Dishwasher Press CANCEL/DRAIN. A
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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. 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 the water. The module contains a chopping d
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■ Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a Extra-capacity fold-down shelves variety of ways depending upon their size and shape. (on some models) Load bowls securely between the rows of prongs. Do Fold down the extra shelf on the top rack to hold additional not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all cups, or long items such as utensils and spatulas. surfaces. Light item clips (on some models) The light-item clips hold lightweight plastic items like cups, lids, or bow
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■ The silverware basket can be hung on the door or on the bottom rack (see illustration). Loading the Silverware Basket Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware. To open the silverware basket The silverware basket can also be placed inside the bottom rack. Unlock the latch. To remove the basket from the doo
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■ Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local water department, water softener company, or county USING YOUR extension agent. ■ Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different DISHWASHER amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you have hard water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of less than 8.7%, you might need to use more detergent, or use a detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8.7%. Dete
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Medium to Hard For normally soiled and Water heavily soiled loads Dishwasher Efficiency Tips 7 to 12 grains per ■ Fill the Main Wash section to Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing gallon the top of the 3rd step detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and (3 tbs or 45 g) helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the ■ Fill the Pre-Wash section to dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water
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Use this cycle for loads Use both Cycle Selection Chart with normal amounts of detergent NORMAL food soil. (The energy- dispenser Select the wash cycle and options desired. The usage label is based on sections. dishwasher starts filling once you press a cycle, unless you this cycle.) select a delay wash. You can select an option as the machine is filling. † Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Purge Final Dry Time Water After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options Wash Wash Rinse (m
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Use this cycle for china Use Changing a Cycle or Setting and crystal. The cycle covered CHINA uses a single wash and detergent gentle dry. dispenser During the first minute of a cycle section. Press a new cycle and/or options. † Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Purge Final Dry Time Water Wash Wash Rinse (min) Usage After the first minute of a cycle (gal/L) 1. Press 140°F 64* 6.5/24.6 (60°C) ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● 130°F †† (54°C) CANCEL/DRAIN glows. The dishwasher pauses for 5 Use this c
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Delay Hours Use Delay Hours to run your dishwasher at a later time or Option Selections during off-peak hours. You can add items to the load You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If anytime during the delay countdown. After adding items, you change your mind, press the option again to turn the close the door firmly until it latches. The delay countdown option off. Select a different option if desired. will not continue if the door is not latched. You can change an option an
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Controls Locked Lock the controls to prevent your dishwasher from accidentally being turned on. Use the Lock feature, also, to WASHING SPECIAL prevent accidental cycle or option changes during a cycle. When CONTROLS LOCKED is lit, all buttons are disabled. ITEMS You can lock the dishwasher while the dishwasher is running. If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. To lock the controls Press and hold Material Dishwash
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Pewter, Brass, No CARING FOR YOUR Bronze High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the DISHWASHER finish. Disposable No Plastics Cannot withstand high water Cleaning Your Dishwasher temperatures and detergents. Cleaning the exterior Plastics Yes In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge Always check manufacturer’s and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the recommendations before washing. outside of your di
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Drain Air Gap Storing Your Dishwasher Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher Storing for the summer isn’t draining well Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and power supply to the Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of dishwasher. a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap Winterizing your dishwasher protects your dishwasher from water backing up i
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Dishes are not completely clean TROUBLE- ■■ Food soil left on the dishes ■■ Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the “Loading Your Dishwasher” section. SHOOTING Is the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home First try the solutions suggested here and water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is possibly avoid the cost of a service call... at least 120°F (49°C). Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips” section. Dishwasher is not operating properly Did you use the
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Is the home water pressure high enough for proper ■■■■ Black or gray marks on dishes dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing? to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A Disposable aluminum items can break down in the booster pump on the water supply can be added if dishwasher and cause marking. Hand wash these items. pressure is too low. Remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleaner. NOTE: To remove spot
