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UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
LAVE-VAISSELLE
ENCASTRÉ
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Table of Contents/Table des matières........ 2
Models/Modèles RUD1000, RUD3000, RUD5000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY ................................................... 3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE............................21 Before Using Your Dishwasher ....................................... 4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle.................................... 22 PARTS AND FEATURES.................................................. 5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES.................................23 START-UP GUIDE.......................................
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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 This manual covers several different models. The dishwasher you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. 8. 1. 9. 2. 10. 3. 11. 4. 12. 5. 13. 6. 14. 7. 1. Third level spray (on some models) 8. Spray tower and protector 2. Top rack 9. Model and serial number label 3. Water inlet opening 10. Silverware basket 4. Bottom rack 11. Spray arm 5. Rack bumper 12. Overfill protection float 6. Heating element 13. Detergent dispensers 7. Ve
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Control Panels Model RUD1000 Model RUD3000 Model RUD5000 6
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5. Select the desired cycle. (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. Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or 6. Select the desired option. (See "Option Selections.") bones) from dishes. 2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Loading Your Dishw
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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 (on some models). See Loading Suggestions arrow. ■ 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. NOTE: If hard items such as
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Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, Silverware Basket and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: You can remove the basket for easy unloading. NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary
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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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Rinse Aid Dispenser Dishwasher Efficiency Tips A rinse aid prevents water from forming droplets that can Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing dry as spots or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters
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Use this rinse cycle for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right Cycle Selection Chart RINSE away. & HOLD Select the wash cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear Do not use detergent with the rinse cycle. the cycles start and stop as the Cycle Control knob passes Pre- Rinse Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water each cycle mark. This is normal and does not hurt the Wash Wash Rinse Usage (min) dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set the Cycle Control (gal/
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3. Close and latch the door. The Cycle Control knob will not advance if the door is unlatched. Option Selections NOTES: You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins. For example, you can press an unheated ■ To cancel the delay, turn the Cycle Control knob to the drying option any time before drying begins. desired cycle. ■ Rinse & Hold and the Light Wash cycles (on some Energy Saver Dry models) cannot be delayed. Select this option to dry dishes without heat and save
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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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Cleaning the Filter Screen CARING FOR YOUR The filter system requires periodic cleaning as needed. To clean screen DISHWASHER 1. Unload the bottom rack. Slide the rack forward or remove the rack to reach the filter screen. 2. Remove collected particles from the screen with your Cleaning Your Dishwasher fingers or a paper towel. 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 keep the outside of your dishwashe
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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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■ White spots on cookware with non-stick finish Spots and stains on dishes Has the dishwasher detergent removed cookware seasoning? Reseason cookware after washing in the dishwasher. ■ Spotting and filming on dishes Is your water hard or is there a high mineral content in ■ Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior your water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a Does your water have high iron content? Rewash dishes liquid rinse aid helps eliminate spotting and filming. using 1-3
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In Canada ASSISTANCE Call the Inglis Limited Consumer Assistance Center toll free: 1-800-461-5681 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST) OR SERVICE Our consultants provide assistance with: Before calling for assistance or service, please check ■ Features and specifications on our full line of “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service appliances. call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. ■ Referrals to local dealers. When calling, please know the purchase date and the
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® ROPER DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of installation, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, we will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Roper designated service company. TEN-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ™ For ten years from the date of installation, Whirlpool will pay for replacement parts and re
