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Dishwasher
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Dear Valued Customer,
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................... 2-3
Dishwasher Components ............................................................................ 3-4
Dishwasher Setup ...................................................................................... 5-6
Dishware Materials ....................................................................................... 7
Loading the Dishwasher ................................................................................ 7
Rack Features ............................................................................................... 8
Dishwasher Cycles and Options .................................................................... 8
Wash Cycle Information ................................................................................ 9
Operating the Dishwasher ........................................................................ 9-10
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................ 11
Self Help ................................................................................................ 12-13
Customer Service ....................................................................................... 14
Warranty Information ................................................................................. 15
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Please READ
and SAVE this information
Misuse of the dishwasher can result in serious injury or death. Do not use the dishwasher in any way not covered
in this manual or for any purpose other than those explained in the following pages.
Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of unqualified service technicians or non-original
replacement parts. All repairs must be performed by a qualified service technician using only original equipment
factory replacement parts.
Electrical shock or fire could result if the electrical supply for the dishwasher covered in this manual is incorrectly
installed or if the dishwasher has been improperly grounded. Do not use the dishwasher covered in this manual
unless you are certain the electrical supply has been correctly installed and the dishwasher has been properly
grounded.
Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some chloride-containing products can damage your dish-
washer and may present health hazards!
Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of 6 for soil removal and sanitation efficacy.
There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, to imply that all cycles on a certified machine have passed the
sanitization performance test.
Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for the possible
damages or consequences.
It is highly recommended for the end user to become familiar with the procedure to shut off the incoming water
supply and the procedure to shut off the incoming power supply. See the Installation Instructions or contact your
installer for more information.
NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or serious injury, observe the following:
1 This dishwasher is provided with Installation Instructions and this Use and Care Manual. Read and under-
stand all instructions before using the dishwasher.
2 This appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conduc-
tor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on
the dishwasher. See the Installation Instructions included with this dishwasher for more information on elec-
trical requirements.
3 Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of household dishware and kitchen-
ware.
4 Use only detergents or rinsing agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach
of children.
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5 When loading items to be washed:
• Locate sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal.
• Load knives and other sharp utensils with their HANDLES UP to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plas-
tic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in place.
• Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks.
6 Do not abuse, sit or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
7 To reduce risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.
8 When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents/legal
guardians to ensure the children are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.
9 Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for
two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water
system that has been unused for two weeks or longer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is explosive, do
not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
10 Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher for service or
discarding.
11 To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or under the dish-
washer.
12 Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible damage to the fill
valve. Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.
13 For a cord-connect appliance:
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance, if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Dishwasher Components
Top rack
Top rack spray arm
Tablet collecting tray
Bottom rack spray arm
Salt container
Filter system
Silverware basket
Bottom rack
Rinse aid dispenser
Detergent dispenser
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Dishwasher Setup
Water Softening System
Your dishwasher requires soft water to ensure proper washing results and is
equipped with an internal water softening system. However, if you have a
household water softening system, the internal system provided is not
needed.
For the water softening system to function properly, it will need to use dish-
washer water softening salt. The amount of salt dispensed can be set from
"H.00" to "H.07". Salt is not required at H.00 (default factory setting). The
amount of salt required depends on the degree of hardness of your tap
water. See Table 1.
1 Open the door (top controls only) and turn the unit on using the ION/OFF]
button.
2 Hold down the "A" button (see page 4) and press [START] until the
display indicates "H:00".
3 Release both buttons and press the "C" button to select the desired
setting.
4 Save the selected setting by pressing [START] and close the door (top
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120 - 140 H:01 yes
150 - 180 H:02 yes
190 - 210 H:03 yes
220 - 290 H:04 yes
300 - 370 H:05 yes
380 - 540 H:06 yes
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Salt
Refill the salt container, using a funnel to pour, right before turning on the unit to
ensure that salt overflow is immediately washed away. This prevents corrosion.
See Figure 1.
1 Open the screw cap of the salt container.
2 Fill the container with water (only required when turning on the unit for the
first time).
3 Add dishwasher salt until the water is displaced and runs out.
4 Refill with salt as soon as the "Refill Salt" or "Salt" LED is lit.
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Figure 1
Notice: Never fill the salt dispenser with detergent. It will destroy the water soft-
ening system. To prevent corrosion, refill with salt and immediately begin any cycle.
Note: Do not use salt tablets or any salt other than dishwasher water softening salt.
For more information about ordering salt please contact Customer Service.
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Detergent
Figure 2
Note: To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use hand dishwashing products in your
Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers.
dishwasher.
The dishwasher uses less water than most, therefore, less detergent is
required. With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15ml) of detergent will clean most
loads. The detergent dispenser cup has lines that measure detergent (Figure
2) to 1 tablespoon (15ml) and 2 tablespoons (25ml). 3 tablespoons (45ml) of
detergent will completely fill the detergent dispenser.
Note: If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, use J5ml (J tbsp) of
detergent. Increase the amount if necessary to the least amount required to get
your kitchenware clean.
Use the measuring lines in the detergent dispenser cup as a guide to measure
the amount of detergent recommended in Table 2.
To Close:
• Place finger as shown in Figure 3.
• Slide door closed and press down firmly until it clicks.
To Open:
• To open the cover, push the button as shown in Figure 4.
• Cover will slide open.
Table 2- Recommended Detergent Amount
3 Tbsp. Max.
2 Tbsp. (25ml)
1 Tbsp. (15ml)
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45ml 45ml 25-45ml
Heavy 3 tbsp 3 tbsp 1.75-3 tbsp
Auto 25-45ml 25ml 15-25ml
1.75-3 tbsp 1.75 tbsp 1-1.75 tbsp
Normal 25-45ml 25ml 15-25ml
1.75-3 tbsp 1.75 tbsp 1-1.75 tbsp
Rinse None None None
Rinse Aid
To achieve proper drying, always use a liquid rinse aid, even if your detergent
contains a rinse aid or drying additive.
Note: The dishwasher indicates low rinse aid by turning on the "Refill Rinse Aid"
or "Add Rinse Aid" LED in the display.
If this light is on, you need to refill the rinse aid dispenser by following the direc-
tions below.
Adding Rinse Aid
Add liquid rinse aid to the dispenser until the reservoir is full (see Figure 5).
Wipe up any excess rinse aid that may puddle when the dispenser reservoir is
full. The indicator light will go out a few moments after the dishwasher door
is shut. See page 9 for how to adjust the amount of rinse aid dispensed.
Figure 5
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Dishware Materials
Note: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are
not dishwasher safe and should be hand washed; others require special loading.
Recommended
Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the alu-
minum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a soap-filled steel wool pad.
China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted utensils may discolor, fade or spot. Hand wash these
utensils. Position fragile glassware so that it will not fall over or come in contact with other utensils
during the wash cycle.
Glass: Milk glasses may discolor or become yellow.
Non-stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after drying.
Plastics: Make sure the plasticware is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver and Silver Plates: Load these so they do not come in contact with
other metals.
Not Recommended
Acrylic: Crazing, small cracks throughout the acrylic, may occur.
Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel, copper, tin,
etc. may loosen.
Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate.
Iron: Iron will rust. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Non-Dishware Items: Your dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning ONLY standard household dish-
ware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze: These items will tarnish. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Tin: Tin will stain. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils and utensils with wooden handles can crack, warp and lose
their finish.
Loading the Dishwasher
Do not pre-wash items with loosely attached soiling. Remove all food particles, bones, toothpicks and
excessive grease. Items having burned-on, baked-on or starchy soils may require some pretreatment.
Refer to the Dishware Materials section above for more information about dishware suitability.
Load only dishwasher safe items into the dishwasher. Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so the
insides of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms as shown. Avoid nesting and contact points
between dishes. Separate items of dissimilar metals.
Top Rack Bottom Rack Silverware Basket
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Rack Features
Flip Tines
The racks consist of tines that can be folded down depending on what you
may need to load in the rack. To fold down, grasp the folding tine and
release from notch. Push folding tine downward to desired position as
shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6
3-Step RackMatic ®
The height of the upper rack can be adjusted in 3 steps to create more space.
1 Pull the empty top rack out of the dishwasher until it stops.
2 To lower the rack, push the lever inward then upward.
3 To raise, hold the emtpy rack by the sides and lift up.
Note: Before pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, ensure the rack height
is the same on both sides, if the height is not the same on both sides, the dish-
washer door wi// not shut and the top rack spray arm wi// not connect to the
water inlet.
Figure 7
Dishwasher Cycles and Options
Wash Cycles
Heavy: Best for cleaning items with baked-on food or grease. These dishes would normally require soaking.
Auto: This is the most flexible cycle and is a good choice for everyday use. With our most complex soil
sensing capability, this cycle is perfect for use with mixed loads of dishware with varying amounts of
food soil.
Normal: Thoroughly cleans a full load of normally soiled dishes.
Note: The Energy Guide Label was based on this soil sensing cycle with all available options turned off. As
prescribed in the energy test procedure, the unit was tested without any Rinse Aid in the Rinse Aid dis-
penser. A single dose of detergent was used in the Detergent Dispenser, with no detergent used in the pre-
wash. The test was conducted with the upper rack in the highest position.
Rinse: Allows you to rinse food soil off of a partial load and hold them in the dishwasher until you are
ready to run a full load.
Wash Cycle Options
Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start time of your dishwasher in one hour increments up to 24 hours.
Half Load: In the Heavy, Auto and Normal wash cycles, the Half Load option can reduce the energy and
water consumption when washing small, lightly soiled loads that fill approximately half of the dishwasher's
capacity. To activate, select the Half Load button in addition to any of the three cycles listed above.
Sanitize: The Sanitize feature is available only in the Heavy, Auto and Normal cycles. Select one of these
cycles, press the "Sanitize Option" button and then press Start to activate the Sanitation features. The
sanitize LED will light when sanitation requirements are met. The technical sanitation measures may also
improve the drying results.
Note: The dishwasher automatically defaults to Auto when turned off and back on. If you used the sanitize
option in your last cycle, the dishwasher will default to Auto with the Sanitize option selected when you turn
it on.
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Wash Cycle Information
The cycle times in this Use and Care Manual are based on normal soil loads and 120°F incoming water and
will vary based on your actual conditions.
Table 3 - Wash Cycle Information
cycle time 110-125 min 105-129 min 95-119 min 9 min
cycle time with Half Load option 110 min 95-105 min 90-99 min --
cycle time with Sanitize option 125-145 min 120-140 min 115-130 min --
water consumption 16.7-21.9 L 11.1-20.0 L 8.2-16.3 L 4.0 L
4.4-5.8 gal 2.9-5.3 gal 2.2-4.3 gal 1.0 gal
wash temperature 66-71°C 55-66°C 50-55°C ncoming
151-160°F 131-151°F 122-131°F ncoming
rinse temperature 72°C 70°C 65-69°C ncoming
162°F 158°F 149-156°F ncoming
Note: Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of 6 for soil removal and sanitiza-
tion efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, to imply that all cycles have passed sanitiza-
tion performance tests.
Operating the Dishwasher
Start the dishwasher
1 Open the door (top controls only) and press the [On/Off] button. The LED of the last selected cycle flashes.
2 Select a cycle and desired options.
3 Press [Start] and close the door (top controls only) to begin the cycle.
Cancel a cycle
1 Open the door just far enough to expose the control panel (top controls only). Be careful of hot water
that may splash out.
2 Press and hold the [Start] button for approximately 3 seconds until the display reads "0:01".
3 Close the door (top controls only). Wait about 1 minute while the dishwasher drains.
4 Open the door (top controls only) and press the [On/Off] button.
Interrupt a cycle
1 Open the door just far enough to expose the control panel. Be careful of hot water that may splash out
(top controls only).
2 Press the [On/Off] button to turn the unit off.
3 To resume the cycle, press the [On/Off] button and close the dishwasher door (top controls only).
Setting the amount of rinse aid
The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be set from "r:00" to "r:06".
To change the setting:
1 Open the door (top controls only) and press the [On/Off] button.
2 Hold down the "A" button (see page 4) and press [Start] until the display indicates "H:00".
3 Release both buttons.
4 Press the "A" button until the display shows "r:04".
5 Press the "C" button to select the desired setting.
"r:00" = dispenser is OFF
"r:01" = lowest setting
"r:02" = low setting
"r:03" = medium setting
"r:04" = medium/high setting
"r:05" = high setting
"r:06" = highest setting
6 Press [Start] to save the setting and close the door (top controls only).