Product Registration Card Please fill in completely, sign and return promptly! Safety instructions 300 Series ........................ 2 Features .............................. 3 Normal Operating Sounds ............................... 4 Operating instructions ...................... 4-s Preparing and Loading Dishes ............... 6-7 Dishwasher and Detergents Dispenser ................ 8-9 Factors Affecting Performance ....................... s Care and Cleaning .........................
Important Safety Instructions • This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock. Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if 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 completely empty before running dishwasher.
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.
Operating Instructions Vent Very Important Information--Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher dishwashers--IT'S does not sound like most QUIETER. Your Precision Wash System® dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing dishes. As each cycle begins, you may-or may nothear the drain motor.
Operating Instructions Note: Cycle times are approximate (continued) and will vary with options Cycle selected. Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Pots & Pans For pots, pans, casseroles, and dinnerware with dried-on or bakedon soils. • Press POTS & PANS button. • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH. • Select HI-TEMP WASH option and other desired OPTIONS. 7.2 gal. 27.3 liters 81 min.* 2 washes 4 rinses Heavy Wash For heavily soiled dishes and silverware. • Press NORMAL & OTHER button.
Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Loading the Top Rack Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the Silverware Basket Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and 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.
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser • The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The Useonlyfresh automaticdishwashing detergent. Other detergents will cause oversudsing. • Add detergent • Store detergent caked detergent covered cup detergent. opens automatically to release How much Detergent to use just before starting in a cool, dry location.
Factors Affecting Performance Dishwasher Din _.Sr.enser & Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Water Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse.
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 the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by warranty. Burn Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns. Outside--Occasionally nonabrasive detergent dry.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Glassware/Flatware Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or Spotted or Cloudy • material in your dishwasher. • Food Soils Left on Dishes • Choose another cycle for longer washing time. • Check rack loading section for proper loading--avoid nesting items.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained Water in Bottom of Tub or Discolored ° Water left in bottom of tub after cycle is complete is not normal. If water remains in the bottom of the tub, dishwasher may not be draining properly. (See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly.) ° Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of warm water. Rinse thoroughly.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Has an Odor • Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can create an odor. Use Rinse/Hold cycle. ° There will be a "new" smell when first installed. This is normal. ° Check to see if unit is draining properly. (See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly.) Stains on Tub Interior • Washing large amounts of dishware with tomato based soil can cause a pink/orange appearance. This will not affect performance and will gradually fade over time.
DISHWASHER WARRANTY WARRANTY PERIOD Your dishwasher is protected THROUGHOURAUTHORIZEDSERVICERS, WEWlLL: by this warranty THE CONSUMERWlLLBE RESPONSIBLEFOR: FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY One year from original purchase date. Payallcostsforrepairingorreplacinganypartsofthisappliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.* EXTENDED LIMITED 2NDYEAR WARRANTY Two years from original purchase date.
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