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Contents

Important Safety Instructions 2
Parts and Features 3
What can be washed 5
Preparing Dishes 6
Loading Dishes and Flatware 6
Water Temperature 8
Dishwasher Detergents 8
Rinse Aids and Dispenser 9
How to Operate Model 1653 10
Energy Saving Tips 11
Safety 12
Front Panel Installation 12
Maintenance 13
Troubleshooting 14

Poor Results and Remedies 15

Warranty and Service Information 19

Review 20

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: When using your dishwasher, follow basic
precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

2. This dishwasher must be properly grounded: see
installation instructions for details.

3. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

4. Use only detergents or rinse aids recommended
for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of
reach for children.

5. When loading items to be washed:
a. Locate sharp items, so that they are not likely to
damage the door seal.
b. Load sharp knives with the sharp points down

to reduce risk of cut-type injuries.

6. Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dish

washer safe": or the equivalent. For plastic items

not so marked, check the manufacturer's recom

mendations.

7. Do not touch the heating element during or im
mediately after use.

8. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.

More about SAFETY on page 12

9. Do not tamper with controls.

10. Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or
dish rack of the dishwasher.

11. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play in or on a dishwasher.

12. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that has
not been used for two weeks or more. Hydro
gen gas is explosive. If the hot water system
has not been used for such a period, turn on
all hot water faucets and let the water flow

from each for several minutes. This will re

lease any accumulated hydrogen gas. Since

the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame during this process.

13. Remove the door to the washing compartment
when removing an old dishwasher from
service or discarding it.

More about SAFETY on page 12

Specifications

Height
Width
Depth
Weight
Capacity
Water

pressure
Power
Eiement power
Max loading

32 1/4"-34 1/4" (850-870 mm)
23 1/2" (595 mm)
22 7/16" (570 mm)

103.4 lbs (47 kg)
12 international place settings

18-176 PSI
120 Volts, 60 Hz, 20 Amps
1800 Watts
2050 Watts

Parts and Features

Child safety catch can Door latch

Water consumption:
Heavy wash 6.6 gal (25 liters)
Normal wash 5.3 gal (20 liters)
Light wash 3.9 gal (15 liters)

Cabinet opening:
Height 32 1/2--35" (825-890 mm)
Width 23 5/8"-24" (600-608 mm)
Depth 22 7/16" (570 mm)

kitchen cabinets.

The kick plate can be adjusted up or down to lit
the height of the kitchen cabinets

To open the door

Program panel

Heat /No heat dry switch
Press in for No Heat Dry

If the child catch has been engaged:

For more information on the child
safety catch, see ’’safety” page 12.

Sani Cycles
Program Control Knob

Main power
indicator light

Main on/off switch
Press in to turn power on and off

Compartment for
detergent, main
wash

Rinse aid dispenser with
adjustment indicator. See
page 9.

Upper rack

What can be washed in the dishwasher?

Most household goods such as plates, saucepans and flatware can be machine washed. If you are unsure, check with

the manufacturer or, if this is not possible, wash one item of a set over an extended period and then compare it with the

rest of the set.
The user is responsible for what he or she washes in the dishwasher.

Material

Dishwasher
safe?

Aluminum Yes

Cast iron

China

No

Yes

Stoneware

No

Crystal

Dirilyte
Glass

Flatware

Yes

No
Yes

No
with bonded
handles

Pewter
Disposable

No

No

plastic item
Plastic

Stainless

Yes

Yes
steel

Information

Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Patches and discoloration may appear but these can be removed
with wire wool. Remember not to position aluminum utensils so that they can come in direct contact with the

dishwasher detergent since this may result in black spots and small erosion holes.

The seasoning is lost and the iron rusts. Hand wash.

China without decor or with decor protected by glaze is dishwasher safe. Remember however to place the

objects so they are not in contact with each other, othenwise they can be damaged

China with a pattern on top of the glaze, or with gold leaf decor may fade. Check with the manufacturer. If
this is not possible, try with one of the items over an extended period. Then compare its colors and pattern

with the rest of the set.

Antiques and very delicate china should not be washed In the dishwasher.

Place the Items so that they cannot fall over or knock against each other while being washed.
Certain types of lead crystal may etch if they are machine washed. Check with your supplier.
Refer to china above for colored patterns or gold leaf decor. Antiques and very delicate items should not
be machine washed.
Use a low wash temperature.

Gold-colored flatware can become discolored.

Milk glass may become yellowed.

Certain types of adhesives cannot withstand machine washing and may loosen.

Pewter tarnishes.
Cannot withstand machine washing.

If the item is not marked "Dishwasher safe", test one of the items before the whole set is washed.
Place plastic items in the top basket. Use drying without heat.

Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Salty or acidic foods can stain if left on. Dry
dishwasher detergent can also produce black marks which are difficult to remove.

Do not let copper items come in contact with stainless steel. Do not mix different types of stainless steel.

Silver and
silver plate

Non-stick

coatings

Tin

Wood
Non-dishware

ilems-such as
electronic air
cleaner filters,

furnace filters,

paint bnjsh, etc.

Sharp kitchen
(carving) knives

Yes

Yes

No
No

No

No

Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Food which contains a lot of salt or acids

produces marks. Dry dishwasher detergent can also product black marks which are difficult to remove.

Do not put in same silvenvare basket with stainless steel. Contact between the metals can damage silver.
Do not wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver may get a brown film. Adhesive used to attach some

hollow-handle knives can loosen.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from loosing its non-stick quality.-

Can rust.

Check the manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Vtfood can warp, crack or loose its shape with
any kind of washing.

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher may result.

May become dull if washed in very hot water or allowed to contact other items during the washing process.

Wood handles may also warp, crack or loosen. Check manufacturer's washing instructions.

Preparing dishes for washing

It is not necessary to rinse normal food soils off the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher although
larger solid particles, such as bones, seeds, skins, pits and toothpicks, should be removed.

If you are not going to run the dishwasher immediately after loading it, it is best to first rinse salty and highly

acidic foods off stainless steel, silver and silver plate flatware. Prolonged contact of foods, including lemon
juice, salt, vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise and salad dressings, with stainless steel can cause corrosion
(pitting).

If dishes have baked-on or burned-on foods, they may need to be soaked in a solution of one tablespoon
dishwasher detergent per quart of hot water. (Do not soak silver items. It will cause black spots on silver.)

Loading the dishwasher The top rack*

The top rack is best for glasses, cups, bowls, small plates and saucers. To provide the best results, load all items so

that the force of the water and detergent reachs soiled surfaces.

Arrange stemware between prongs so that it cannot move easily. Do not let china, crystal and other delicate items
touch each other during dishwasher operation. The top rack is also best for dishwasher safe plastics. Make sure
small plastic items are held firmly in place. Small bowls, pans and other utensils can also be placed in the top rack.
Make sure the movement of the spray arm is not blocked by items hanging below the rack. Long utensils may also
be placed in the upper rack. Make sure knives do not touch other items or they may become dull. Also, make sure
the sharp edges do not damage the graphite nylon coating of the rack.

With the shelf In a fold down position
cups can be placed on it as well as
under it. There is space for full glasses
with the shelf In the raised position.

All soiled surfaces must be
facing downwards and In
towards the center.