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Dishwasher
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Use & Care Manual
Safety
740 and 750 Series
Instructions ........................ 2
Features.............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................. 4,6
Operating
Instructions ...................... 4-7
Preparing and
Loading Dishes ............... 8-9
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ..............10-11
Factors Affecting
Performance...................... 11
Care and
Cleaning
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Important Safety Instructions • Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children. • Do not wash plastic items unless marked This symbol will help alert you to such “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and with manufacturer for recommendations, if electrical shock. not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. • If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is c
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Dishwasher Features Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used. Funnel Nozzle and Upper Spray pages 8,13
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740 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Vent Latch Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Very Important Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser Information— Read Before & Detergents). Operating Your Dishwasher! 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Select desired cycle (See Cycle Chart). Normal Operating The indicator will show red when selected. Sounds 5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle. 6. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See This dishwash
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740 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Water Time Washes/ Cycle (approx.) (approx.) Rinses Pots & For pots, pans, • Press POTS & PANS pad. 7.2 gal. 85 min.* 2 washes • Turn dial to POTS & PANS. casseroles, and 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses Pans • Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. dinnerware with 27.3 liters • Select other desired OPTIONS. dried-on or baked- on soils.
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750 Series Operating Instructions Vent Latch Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser Very Important & Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). Information— Read Before 4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Operating Y our Dishwasher! Cycle Chart) or number of hours for delay start. Normal Operating 5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options). The indicator will show Sounds red when se
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750 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/ (approx.) (approx.) Rinses Pots & For pots, pans, • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY 7.2 gal. 84 min.* 2 washes casseroles, and WASH. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses Pans dinnerware with dried- • Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. 27.3 liters on or baked-on soils. • Select other desired OPTIONS. Heavy For heav
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Preparing and Loading Dishes Loading the Top Rack Dish Preparation Features and appearance of racks and Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, silverware basket may vary from your model. toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Important: Do not cover the funnel when Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. The top rack is designed for cups, glasses small plates, saucers and bowls. F
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent Features and appearance of racks and nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and silverware basket may vary from your model. drying. Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation. Place plates and platters so that they do not touch. Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with the soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing Filling the Detergent Dispenser detergent. Other types will cause The detergent dispenser has one covered and oversudsing. one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when • Add detergent just before starting cycle. the door is closed. The covered cup opens • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist automatically in the main wash. or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. Fill to s
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Dishwasher Factors Affecting Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide Rinse aid greatly improves drying and water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. reduces water spots and filming. Water “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water Low water pressure may occur when laundry droplets that cling and leave spots. or showers are in operation. Wait until water A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, use is reduced bef
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Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so Burn Hazard the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air Allow heating element to cool gap is usually mounted on countertop and can before cleaning the interior. be inspected by removing the cover. This is not Failure to do so can result in part of your dishwasher and is not covered by burns. warranty. Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive deterg
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. It Glassware/Flatware Spotted or may save you both time and expense. This Cloudy list includes common experiences that are • Check water hardness. For extremely hard not the result of defective workmanship or water, it may be necessary to install a water material in your dishwasher. softener. (See Detergent Chart.) Food Soils Left on Dishes • Water temperature may be low. Avoid • Choose another cycle for longe
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher Leaks • Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the • Use only fresh detergent designed for stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of carefully. Try a different brand. warm water. Rinse thoroughly. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to • Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or overflowing. Wipe up any spil
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Stains on Tub Interior Dishwasher Does Not Drain • Washing large amounts of dishware with Properly tomato based soil can cause a pink/orange • If unit is hooked up to a food waste appearance. This will not affect disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. performance and will gradually fade over • Check to see if the knockout plug has been time. Pre-rinsing will reduce the chance of removed from inside the food waste staining. Using HEAT DRY O
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GIBSON DISHWASHER PLATINUM ADVANTAGE WARRANTY (USA Only) Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty THE CONSUMER WILL BE WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, PERIOD WE WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL TWO-YEAR Two years from Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under WARRANTY original purchase date. appliance which prove to be defective in materials or NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.* workmanship. Replace any tub or door
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Warranty Information (Canada Only) DISHWASHER WARRANTY Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD WE WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance Costs of service calls that are listed under which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WARRANTY purchase date. CONSUMER.* Two years from Replace any
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