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UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737).
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at...
www.roperappliances.com
LAVE-VAISSELLE
ENCASTRÉ
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour
installation ou service 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE .........................................20 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................21 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ........................
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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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Before Using Your Dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid
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PARTS AND FEATURES A I J B K C L D E M F N G O P H A. Third level wash F. Silverware basket L. Filter module B. Top spray arm G. Rack bumper M. Lower spray arm C. Bottom rack H. Vent N. Overfill protection float D. Heating element I. Top rack O. Detergent dispenser E. Water inlet opening (in tub wall) J. Spray tower P. Rinse aid dispenser K. Model and serial number label Control Panel 5
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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 packaging materials. 1. Open the door slightly. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important 2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the door all safety information and useful operating tips. the way, if needed. 3. Close the door to continue the cycle. Using Your New Dishwasher OR 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks
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Loading Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and (See recommended loading patterns shown.) utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the recommended loading patterns shown.) drawings shown. NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from th
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Loading Silverware Basket DISHWASHER USE Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks Detergent Dispenser to avoid spilling water droplets onto the silverware. The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. A BCD A. Cover Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up B.
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Where to fill Rinse Aid Dispenser Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to Top of 3rd step (9 tsp or 45 mL) drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid. Top of 2nd step (6 tsp or 30 mL) Checking the dispenser Check the center of the fill indic
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Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Cycle Selection Charts Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Press the desired cycle. Turn the cycle control knob to the Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry desired cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the cycles start spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F and stop as the cycle control knob passes each cycle mark. This (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if
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NORMAL WASH Adding Items During a Cycle Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts, or the energy-usage label is based on this cycle.) cycle control knob reaches Normal Wash. To add items Use covered detergent dispenser section. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop before opening the door. † Wash Rinse Main Purge Final Dry Time Water 2. Open the door and add the item. Wa
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Delay Hours Drying System During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at Use Delay Hours to run your dishwasher at a later time or during the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the your dishes. delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not latched. To delay the start 1. Close the door. 2. Select a wa
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WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Aluminum Yes Pewter, Brass, No Bronze High water temperature and detergents High water temperatures and detergent can affect finish of anodized aluminum. can discolor or pit the finish. Disposable No Disposable No Aluminum Plastics Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans Cannot withstand high wa
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DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning Drain Air Gap Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining Cleaning the exterior well. Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your d
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use Dishwasher is not operating properly recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the “Detergent Dispenser” section. Do not use less than 1 tb Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle (15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water Is the door clo
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Silica film or etching (silica film is a milky, rainbow- colored deposit; etching is a cloudy film) Dishes do not dry completely Sometimes there is a water/chemical reaction with certain Dishes are not dry types of glassware. This is usually caused by some combination of soft or softened water, alkaline washing Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water solutions, insufficient rinsing, overloading the dishwasher, drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the “Dishwasher and the heat of
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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 For further assistance you still need help, follow the instructions below. If you need further assistance, you can write to us with any When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete questions or concerns at: model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. Roper Brand Home Appl
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® ROPER DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP factory specified replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. TEN-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON DURAPERM™ TUB OR INNER DOOR For ten years from t
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LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importante. Nous donnons de nombreux messages de sécurité importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil ménager. Assurez-vous de toujours lire tous les messages de sécurité et de vous y conformer. Voici le symbole d’alerte de sécurité. Ce symbole d’alerte de sécurité vous signale les dangers potentiels de décès et de blessures graves à vous et à d’autres. Tous les messages de sécurité suivront le symbole d’alerte de sé
