Crosley CDBE566AQ1, CDBE566AB1, CDBE566AS2, CDBE566AS1 Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher

500 Series

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Safety

Instructions ......................... 2

Features .............................. 3

Normal Operating

Sounds ................................ 4

Operating

Instructions ....................... 4-6

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ................. 6-8

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ................ 9-10

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Model #:

Serial #:

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Questions ?

(United States and Canada)

Factors Affecting

Performance ...................... 10

Care and

Cleaning ............................. 11

Connecting Portable

Dishwasher ........................ 12

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems...13-15

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service .............................. 16

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Important Safety Instructions

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and

electrical shock.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

injury when using your dishwasher, follow

basic precautions including the following:

Read all instructions before using your dishwasher.

Use your dishwasher only as instructed in

this Use and Care Manual.

This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Use

common sense and caution when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation

Instructions for details.

• This dishwasher is designed to operate on regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a

circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if

dishwasher is connected with a food waste disposer.

• Do not operate dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in their proper place.

• To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remove door or door latch mechanism from

any dishwasher that is discarded or not in

use.

• Keep young children and infants away from dishwasher when it is operating.

• Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on door or racks of a dishwasher.

• Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

• Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children.

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.

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.

• Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

• When loading items to be washed:

Locate sharp items and knives so that

they are not likely to damage the door seal or tub.

Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type

injuries.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that

has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot

water system has not been used for such a period, before using dishwasher, turn on all

hot water faucets and let water flow from each for several minutes. This will release

any accumulated hydrogen gas. HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not

smoke or use an open flame during this time.

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

Funnel Nozzle and Upper Spray

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Tub Gasket 7,13 \ /Top Rack

page11 _ y_ _page7

Middle Spray Arm _, pages 7,13 \ f(Iocated on right

- side of tub)

:__,_ii_ _ Serial Label

Lower Spray Arm

pages 8,13

Overfill Protector

page 1 1 \_

Prewash Detergent Cup

page 9 \

Detergent Dispenser

page 9

Rinse Aid Dispenser

page 10

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pages 4,6,14

Bottom Rack

page 8

t- Glass Trap

page 11

Self-Cleaning Filter page 11

g Element

page 11

Operating Instructions

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Very Important Information--Read Before

OperatingYour Dishwasher!

Normal Operating Sounds

This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers--IT'S 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 not-

hear the drain motor. The next sound you will hear is the

splashing water as it enters the tub. Then the lower arm rotates and circulates water. This

is followed by a pause and a slightly different sound as the middle arm sprays water. If you listen closely, you will hear the change in

sound as the wash action switches from one arm to the other.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare

this dishwasher to previous models, you

may be surprised at what you DON'T hear!

Getting Started

1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes).

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Appearance may vary from your model.

2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents).

3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).

4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle Chart) or number of hours for delay

start.

5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See

Energy Options). The indicator will show red

when selected.

6. If using DELAY START, see "Delay Start."

7. For instructions on connecting the portable dishwasher, see "Connecting and

Disconnecting the Portable/Convertible Dishwasher."

8. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher

until water is hot. Turn water off.

9. To start, close door to latch.

Delay Start (availableselect

models)

Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS cycle.

• Turn dial to select number of hours.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option and other desired options.

• Close door to latch. The DELAY START light

(available select models) will come on.

Plate Warmer (availableselect

models)

For warming dishes and serving plates before serving hot foods:

• Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.

• Select HEAT DRY ON option.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time* Washes/

(approx.) (approx.) Rinses

Pots & For pots, pans, • Press MAIN CYCLES pad. 7.2 gal. 84 min. 2 washes Pans casseroles, and • Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

dinnerware with dried-on • Select other desired options. 27.3 liters or baked-on soils. • Turn dial to POTS & PANS.

Heavy For heavily soiled dishes • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY 7.2 gal. 82 min. 2 washes

Wash and silverware. WASH. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

Normal For regularly soiled dishes • Press MAIN CYCLES pad. 6.0 gal. 78 min. 2 washes

Wash and silverware. • Select desired options. 5.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses

Light For lightly soiled or pre- • Press MAIN CYCLES pad. 4.8 gal. 71 min. 1 wash

rinsed dishes and • Select desired options. 4.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses

silverware. •Turn dial to LIGHT/CHINA. 18.2 liters

China For lightly soiled china • Press CHINA ONLY pad. 4.8 gal. 71 min. 1 wash

and crystal. • Select drying option. 4.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses

Glasses For glasses and other • Press MAIN CYCLES pad. 3.6 gal. 63 min. 1 wash

lightly soiled items. • Select desired options. 3.0 imp. gal. 2 rinses

• Select desired OPTIONS. 27.3 liters

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 22.7 liters

• Turn dial to LIGHT/CHINA. 18.2 liters

Note: HI-TEMP WASH option is not recommended for use with this cycle.

• Turn dial to GLASSES. 13.6 liters

Rinse For rinsing dishes that will • DO NOT USE detergent. 1.2 gal. 12 min. 1 rinse Hold be washed later. •Turn dial to RINSE HOLD. 1.0 imp. gal.

• Select HEAT DRY OFF. 4.5 liters Includes dry time.

Energy Options

Hi-Temp Wash Option (available

select models)

When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected, the

dishwasher heats the water in the main wash to

approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash action will continue but timer will not advance until proper temperature is reached. The hotter water provided

by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and soil from dishes. HI- TEMP WASH ON option can be used with any cycle except RINSE HOLD and is not

recommended for use with CHINA. To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFF.

Hi-Temp Rinse Option (available

select models)

When HI-TEMP RINSE ON option is selected, the dishwasher heats the water in the final rinse to

approximately 140°F (60°C). This will speed drying and reduce spotting. HI-TEMP RINSE ON option can be used with any cycle except RINSE

HOLD. To turn off option, select HI-TEMP RINSE OFF.

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