GUIDE. For Future Assistance.. 1. Safety Instructions 1. Operating Steps

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1 GUIDE For Future Assistance.. 1 Safety Instructions 1 Operating Steps Hot water 2 Rinse Aid m =. =... = = 2 Detergent 2 Loading _ps... 3 Cycles/Options... 4 Care and Cleaning... 4 Storing Your Dishwasher... 4 What Can and Cannot Be Washed... 5 Common Questions and Answers 6-7

2 Congratulations on the purchase of your new dishwash- A WARNING - Check with the installer to make sure er! It is designed to handle virtually every dish you need the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid posto do. For best results, we suggest reading this guide to sible electrical shock. Be sure you read the IMPORTANT help you properly operate and maintain the appliance. PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before you start to use this dishwasher. Please record your model and serial numbers in the spaces provided below. These numbers can be found in In addition, keep your sales slip or cancelled check the upper left corner of the tub opening. They are need- should any warranty service be required. Proof of origied for any correspondence or service calls concerning nal date of purchase is needed. your dishwasher. In our continuing effort to improve the quality of Model Number our dishwashers, it may be necessary to make changes to the appearance without revising this guide. Serial Number Products with a label have been listed with 8. Be careful not to touch the heating element on the Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. - those with a CSA tag bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a have been listed with Canadian Standards Association. cycle. It may be hot. Nevertheless, as with any other equipment using elec- 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed for tricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard, an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry A WARNING - When using:your di'shwasher, follow detergent, or hand washing detergent in your dishwasher. Keep these products out of reach of children. basic precautions, including the fol!owi_g 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish racks 1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher, of the dishwasher. 2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. 11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used 3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is exploattempting to service, sive. If the hot water system has not been used for 4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and back such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let must be enclosed and the front panels must be the water flow from each for several minutes. This attached before electrical power is applied to the dish- will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the washer. Refer to the installation instructions for prop- gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame er grounding procedures, during this process. 5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized 12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwashpower supply circuit to avoid electrical overload, er safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so 6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or play marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. in, with, or around this dishwasher. 13. Do not tamper with controls. 7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to be 14. Always remove the door to the washing compartwashed, sharp or pointed items should be located with ment when removing an old dishwasher from service the handles up. Also, load sharp items so they are not or discarding it. likely to damage the door seal. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3 1 _ A liquid rinse aid dispenser (select models) automatically releases a measured For best results, the incoming water amount of rinse aid into the final rinse 1,UseHot Water temperature should be F. portion of each cycle. Check the water temperature by turning to dissolve & activate on the hot water faucet nearest the To fill the dispenser, turn the cap coun- detergent, dissolve dishwasher and letting it run into a terclockwise to open. Pour the rinse aid greasy food soils and glass in the sink. Place a candy ther- into the reservoir. Replace the cap and improve drying, mometer in the glass and check the be sure it is securely in place before 2.Use a Rinse temperature once it has stopped rising, closing the dishwasher door. Check Aid If it is below 120 F have a qualified per- the dispenser monthly and refill as regularly to improve son raise the water heater setting, needed. drying results and reduce spotting and Helpful Hints: filming. If the outside temperature is unusually low, or if your water travels a Use a detergent designed specifically 3.Use the Proper long distance from the water heater for use in an automatic dishwasher. Detergent Amount to the dishwasher, you may need to Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,) increase your home's water heater will cause over sudsing. Be sure to use for best soil removal, setting and/or select water heating fresh detergent and store it in a cool, good and drying results prevention of options on your dishwasher, dry place (not under the sink). filming, etching, and If you have not used hot water for The amount of detergent to use spotting, awhile, the water in the pipes will be depends on the water hardness (meacold. 4. Load Turn on the hot water faucet at sured in grains per gallon-gpg) and the Properly the sink and allow it to run until the amount of soil on the dishes. Generally to ensure soiled sur- water is hot. Start the dishwasher, detergent amounts should be increased faces get adequate If you've recently done laundry or for harder water and heavier soil. wash action. (See run hot water for showers, your A basic guideline is one teaspoon page 3). water heater may need time to (tsp.) of detergent for each grain of recover before operating the dish- water hardness. Use a minimum of 5,Select the Proper washer, three teaspoons in soft water.* When Cycle/Options using a concentrated detergent decrease based on the amount the amount by half. of food soil on the If the water hardness is 15 grains or load. (See page 4). Rinse aids come in solid or liquid form. harder, it will be virtually impossible to When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to get good results with any dishwasher. the back right corner of the lower rack. The only solution is a mechanical water Purchase more rinse aid when the mate- softener to improve water quality and rial dissolves and the container is empty, detergent effectiveness. SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER CYCLES (0-3 grains) (4-9 grains) Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup Super Scrub Heavy 3 tsp. 3 tsp. minimum minimum Normal Short 3 tsp. None 4-9 tsp. None minimum Rinse & Hold Use no detergent Use no detergent... O

4 4..,D Bottom Rack (Features vary slightly per model.) Large items may be placed in any convenient location in Scrape off bones or large food particles. Remove this rack. Keep soiled surfaces facing the center. excessive quantities of greasy/oily substances. a Scrape or soak items with burnt on foods as they require more energy than the rest of the load to clean. If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher. This allows proper draining. a Mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon and other acidic foods can cause rust or discoloration on stainless steel. Rinse these pieces as soon as possible. Starch from foods like potatoes, pasta, rice and oatmeal require more energy to clean than the rest of the load. Place all items in the racks so they are separated and facing center. a Wedge flat, lightweight items next to the silverware The back of this rack accommodates a row of dinner basket or along the sides and back of the racks, plates or two rows of smaller plates. Serving bowls, pots and pans also fit across the back of the rack. Load items so they do not rest over the wash tower. Small plates, saucers or shallow bowls may be loaded in Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not the elevated area behind the wash tower. allowing items to extend beyond the racks. a Place glasses in any row of the racks for proper cleaning and rinsing. Do not load glasses over the tines. Top Rack (Features vary slightly per model.) This rack is designed to hold glasses, cups, small plates, bowls, cookware, etc. Bowls fit securely in the back right half of the top rack. Small plates or saucers should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing the center of the rack. Removable Utensil Basket Place flatware in the basket with some handles up and some down to prevent nesting. Always load sharp or pointed items with handles up. O

5 RINSE&HOW OFF HEAVYCYCLE HeA_DDR o.,_ II #.ORMALCYCLE ENERGY SAVER Styling may differ depending on the model you selected. Your dishwasher offers various cycles and options to adjust to specific load conditions. Please refer to the Clean the control panel and front panels with a chart below for a description of each. Select models lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use feature cycles and options noted with a "*" abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Simply turn the cycle selector knob clockwise to the desired cycle and press the door until it latches. Each The inside normally takes care of itself. cycle will start with a 90 second drain before filling with Occasionally check the tub bottom for large food pieces water. This is normal, which may have collected. Periodically clean the edge of the door liner and gasket if any food spills are noticed. To remove any odor, try one of the following: Put baking soda in both cups. Select the normal cycle and let the water circulate for about 10 minutes. Unlatch the door and let it sit overnight. Then relatch the door and let the cycle finish. a Select the Normal cycle and let the dishwasher fill with... _ water. Then open the door and pour 1 cup of chlorine ' ' bleach into the bottom of the dishwasher. Latch the " ;... door and let it complete the cycle.,pre_l_ o _' ""... _2 ' '_, _ Try a lemon scent detergent and/or rinse aid to help _. e IA as,, : ga lo_ periodically freshen the dishwasher interior. _ Run the dishwasher more frequently. Use the Rinse & _ Hold cycle (if available) to remove any food soil that may cause an odor. _nses If your dishwasher will be in storage or an unheated area ' exposed to freezing temperatures:... Clean the dishwasher as explained in the Care and _ Cleaning section. = Operate the drain portion twice to ensure most of the ' _... water is removed. Most dishwashers begin each cycle _u _a :_... with a drain.... o :_i Disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the Heated improve Dry On* option turns the heating drying results. Heated Dry Off* element on to turns the element door. off to save energy. Towel drying may be needed with this option. O

6 Remember. It is the user's responsibility to determine if the item should be washed in a dishwasher.

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8 Q. & A. CONT,UED Spots And Film On GlassesAnd Flatware? Low in retwater temperature. Overloading the dishwasher_ Improper Joa_ing. Old or damp detergent. Rinse aid di )U. different brands of re." ninutes. The dishwasher eg_ into the bottom of the c_ycle.try using a vinegar Cloudy Glassware? permanent. Dishwasher Won't Drain? 20 F F. _nback into th_ Suds In The Tub? _ e Dishwasher Leaks? Ire)y attached, Odor? * Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer. Form No. 208CMA Part No _._ JN Litho U. S. A. / "f - 2 "}