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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

Factors Affecting

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

Care and

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

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Future Reference

Brand: Purchase Date:

Model #:

Serial #:

(see Features page for location)

Questions?

(United States)

Solutions to Common

Dishwashing Problems..._345

Consumer Services

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

(Canada)

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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.

• Do not wash plastic items unless marked

"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check with

manufacturer for recommendations, if not

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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.

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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. 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

Nozzle or Spray Arm

Top Rack

pages 7,8

Gasket

page 14

Middle Spray Arm

pages 14

Lower Spray Arm

pages 14

Overfill Protector

page 12

Detergent Dis

page 10

Serial Label

(located on right

side of tub)

Rack

page 8

Silverware

Basket

page 9

Trap

page 12

Filter

page 12

g Element

page 12

Rinse Aid

Dispenser

page11

Vent

pages

4,14

Appearance may vary from your model.

Operating Instructions

Appearance may vary from your model.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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 POTS & PANS and

desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP

WASH and SANITIZE will

automatically be provided.

Select NORMAL WASH

and desired OPTIONS.

Select UPPER RACK

and desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE ONLY.

DO NOT USE detergent.

8.5 gal.

7.1 imp. gal.

32.2 liters

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

Washes/

Rinses

2 washes

5 rinses

2washes

3 nnses

1wash

2 nnses

* Includes dry time.

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).

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a

second time. The light above the pad wilt turn off.

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.

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