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Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES 3 POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM 4 PROPERLOADING 5 Top Rack Loading 5 Bottom Rack Loading 6 Loading Silverware and Cutlery Baskets 6 ADDING DETERGENT 7 7 RINSE AID DISPENSER BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 8 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER The AIR DRY Option 8 HI-TEMP WASHING Option 8 Page Using DELAY START To Add a Dish After Starting The CLEAN Signal Light Selecting a Cycle The RESETOPTIONS Buttons ENERGY SAVING TIP
Parts and features Model DU7503XL ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK UPPER SPRAY ARM ys5 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) LOWER SPRAY ARM WATER COLUMN I SILVERWARE BASKET I ;, & ,?‘.A<; ‘.b1- *’ BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DlspE7&Jijs& RINSE AID DISPENSER L-\ THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable.
POWER CLEAN* Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray arms, through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particles, and back through the rotating spray arms.
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful items so spray can reach all surfaces. spray arms. to separate Top rack loading P AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. . Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. . load glasses in top rack only. Bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage may occur.
Bottom Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. NOTE: . Do not load glasses, cups or plastic items in the bottom rack. l When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front. rack loading l Loading silverware l l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other items at sides or back. Loading items In front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dlshwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Phosphorus softens water and helps prevent water spots on dishes. 1 The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without.
Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. 2. Close and latch the door. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting cI Clean Selector Buttons your dishwasher 1. Push a Clean Selector Button for the desired cycle. 2. With the Cycle Control Knob pushed in, turn it to point at the desired cycle you will feel a definite stop at each cycle mark.
Water Heating ifold Selecting Signal Light DELAY &ART Signal Light Cycle Contr& Knob a cycle POTS (Ir PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cooked& baked-on foods. Timer delays while the dishwasher automatically heats the water to 145°F (63°C) in both washes and the last rinse (marked ‘). Cycle time will be about IYz to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about 70 minutes.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: LOW ENERGYWASH l CHINA CRYSTAL dish1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 2. Use the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whenever possible. It uses less hot water and energy than otherwash cycles. 3. Air dry dishes drying cycle. (overnight). 4. Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips. to do. Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spotting tllmlng and CAUSED BY SOLUTION Hard water Fill detergent tergent with be necessary Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (6O”CJ. Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water al sink until hot before starling and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option. Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with highest available phosphorus content...especially with hard water.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not washing clean Water is not hot enough Wafer temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option. Improper Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items. Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service”. Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. 1.
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