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Safety

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

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

Normal Operating

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

Operating

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

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ............... 7-9

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents .............. 10-11

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Factors Affecting

Performance ...................... 1_

Care and

Cleaning ............................ 12

Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems..._345

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.

• NSF certified residential dishwashers are not
intended for licensed food establishments.

• 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.

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.

• Use care unloading the dishware when the

SANITIZE option has been selected. Contents
may be hot to the touch immediately after the

end of cycle.

• Water vapor from the vent may be hot to the

touch when the SANITIZE option has been
selected. Use care and do not let small children

play around or touch the vent area of the

dishwasher.

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.

• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check with
manufacturer for recommendations, if not

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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. First, 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.

Cup Shelves
pages 8

Middle Spray Arm

pages 14

Lower Spray Arm
pages 14

Overfill Protector
page 12

Nozzle or Spray Arm

Top Rack
pages 7,8

Gasket

page 14

Serial Label
(located on right

side of tub)

Rack

page 8
Silverware

Basket

page 9

Trap

page 12

g

Filter
page 12

Detergent Dis

page 10

Rinse Aid

Dispenser

page11

Vent

4,14

g Element

page 12

pages

Appearance may vary from your model.

Operating Instructions

Very Important

InformationmRead Before

OperatingYour Dishwasher!

Normal Operating

Sounds

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

Your Precision Direct 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.

Appearance may vary from your model.

Getting Started

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

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

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

4. Close door to latch.

5. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). The

indicator light above the pad will glow when
selected.

6. Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy

Options). The indicator light above the pad will
glow when selected.

7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until

water is hot. Turn water off.

8. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary
with options selected. Hot water is necessary to

activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food
soils. An automatic sensor will check the incoming

water temperature and, if it is not hot enough, the
timer wilt be delayed for automatic water heating in

the main wash of all cycles. This happens even
when HI-TEMP WASH option has not been
selected. When HI-TEMP WASH is selected, an

even higher temperature will be guaranteed to
handle heavier soil loads.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this

dishwasher to previous models, you may be
surprised at what you DON'T hear!

Operating Instructions (continued)

Cycle Chart

Cycle To Select Cycle Water Time*

(approx.) (minutes)

104Pots & Pans

For pots, pans, casseroles
and dinnerware with

dried-on or baked-on soils.

Select POTS & PANS and
desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP
WASH and SANITIZE will

automatically be provided.

8.5 gal.

7.1 imp. gal.

32.2 liters

Washes/

Rinses

2 washes
5 rinses

NormalWash

For regularly soiled dishes
and silverware.

Upper Rack

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed
dishes and silverware when

!ou do not have a full load.

Rinse Only

For rinsing dishes that wilt

be washed later.

Select NORMAL WASH
and desired OPTIONS.

Select UPPER RACK
and desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE ONLY.
DO NOT USE detergent.

Options Selections

Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the
SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above

the pad will come on and remain on until end of
cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will

be raised to 155°F (68°C) and will maintain that
temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available
in POTS & PANS and NORMAL cycles. Only

these sanitization cycles have been designed to
meet NSF requirements.

The cycle time will be extended until the proper
water temperature is reached. Washing action will

continue during the water heating delay. For best
results, the incoming water temperature should be

at least 120°F (49°C).
The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is

an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if the
incoming water temperature is below 120°F

(49°C).

6.1 gal.

5.1 imp. gal.

23.1 liters

3.7 gal.

3.1 imp. gal.

14.0 liters

2.4 gal.

2.0 imp. gal.

9.1 liters

89

65

18

* Includes dry time.

2washes

3 nnses

1wash

2 nnses

2 nnses

Hi-Temp Wash

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
dishwasher heats water in the main wash to

approximately 140°F (60°C).
This increase in water temperature helps

dishwasher detergent remove food grease
and soil from dishes more effectively and aids

in drying. HI-TEMP WASH option can be used

with all cycles except UPPER RACK and

RINSE ONLY. HI-TEMP WASH is automati-
cally provided when POTS & PANS cycle is

selected.
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the

light above the pad will come on and remain
on until end of cycle. To turn off the HI-TEMP

WASH option, press the pad a second time.
The light above the pad will turn off.

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a
second time. The light above the pad wilt turn off.