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Dishwasher
Precision Direct Wash Systerr_
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Safety
Instructions ........................ 2
Features ............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................... 4
Operating
Instructions ...................... 4-7
Preparing and
Loading Dishes .............. 8-11
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and Detergents .............. 12-13
Dishwasher Dispenser
Factors Affecting
Performance ..................... 13
Care and
Cleaning ............................ 14
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems lS-17
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service ............................. 20
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Safety Instructions
Important
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 dishwarewhen 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. 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.
Cup Shelves
pages 8,9
Bowl Tines
page 9
Middle Spray Arm
pages 8,10,16
Lower Spray Arm
pages 10,11,16
Overfill Protector
page 14
Nozzle and Upper Spray Arm
Top Rack
pages 8,9
Tub Gasket
page 14
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page 10
Silverware
Basket
page 11
;lass Trap
page 14
Self-Cleaning
Filter
page 14
Detergent Dis
page 12
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 13
Vent
pages
4,16
Heating Element
page 14
Operating Instructions
Very Important
Information Read Before
Operating Your Dishwashert
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.
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.
Note: The dishwasher is programmed to
remember your last cycle so you do not have to
reset each time. To start the dishwasher using
the same cycle and options selected on the
previous wash, just press the START/CANCEL
pad.
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!
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 will 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)
On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Pots Pan, Normal and Light
Wash (Both Racks) cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are
needed to clean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the
amount of soil on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water
temperature. Note: Not all cycles available on all models.
Cycle Chart
Cycle To Select Cycle Soil Level Water Time* Washes/
(approx.) minutes) Rinses
Pots & Pans
For pots, pans, casseroles
and dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
Normal Wash
For regularly soiled dishes
and silverware.
Light Wash - Both Racks
For lightly soiled and
pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
China Crystal
For lightly soiled china and
crystal.
Heavy and 9.7 gal. 115
Select POTS & PANS
and desired OPTIONS.
HI-TEMP WASH and
SANITIZE will
automatically be provided.
Select NORMAL WASH
and desired OPTIONS.
Select LIGHT WASH 7.1
(BOTH RACKS) and 32.2
desired OPTIONS. Medium 6.1
Select CHINA CRYSTAL
and desired OPTIONS.
Medium
Light
Heavy
Medium
Light
Heavy 8.5
Light
8.1 imp. gal. 6
36.7
7.3
6.1
27.6
8.5
7.1
32.2
7.3
6.1
27.6
4.9
4.1
18.5
5.1
23.1
4.9
4.1
18.5
6.1
5.1
23.1
liters
gal.
imp.gal.
liters
gal. 105 2
imp.gal. 5
liters
gal. 95
imp.gal.
liters
gal. 75 2
imp.gal. 2
liters
gal. 105 1
imp.gal. 6
liters
gal. 85 1
imp.gal.
liters
gal. 75
imp.gal.
liters
gal. 85
imp. gal.
liters
95 2 washes
2 washes
rinses
4 rinses
washes
rinses
2 washes
4 rinses
washes
rinses
wash
rinses
wash
4 rinses
1 wash
3 rinses
1 wash
4 rinses
Light Wash - Upper Rack
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed
dishes and silverware when
you do not have a full load.
Light Wash - Lower Rack
For lightly soiled or
pre-rinsed dishes, pots,
pans and silverware when
you do not have a full load.
Rinse Only
For rinsing dishes that will
be washed later.
Select LIGHT WASH
(UPPER RACK) and
desired OPTIONS.
Select LIGHT WASH
(LOWER RACK) and
desired OPTIONS.
Select RINSE ONLY.
DO NOT USE detergent.
3.7
gal. 65
3.1
imp.gal.
14.0
liters
3.7 gal.
3.1 imp. gal.
14.0 liters
2.5 gal.
2.1 imp. gal.
9.5 liters
1 wash
2 rinses
65
* Includes dry time.
1 wash
2 rinses
2 rinses18
Operating Instructions (continued)
Options Selections
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 CHINA CRYSTAL (some models) and
RINSE ONLY. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically
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.
Sanitize Option
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the
SAN ITIZE 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, Normal and Light (Both Racks)
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).
You may see water vapor coming from the vent
during the drying portion of cycle. The vent is
closed during washing to hold moisture and sound
inside. The vent opens during the last few minutes
of the final rinse and remains open for drying. The
drying option may be changed at any time during
the cycle and affects only the drying period.
Opening the door longer than one minute during
the dry cycle cancels the selected dry program.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to
automatically delay starting your dishwasher from
1-10, 1-24 or 2-4-6 hours depending on your
model.
On models with 1-10 or 1-24 hour delay, press the
DELAY START pad until the desired delay time
shows in the STATUS window. A light will come
on indicating the delay start hours and will remain
on until cycle starts.
On models with 2-4-6 hour delay, press the pad
once for a 2 hour delay, twice for 4 hours and three
times for 6 hours. A light will come on
indicating the delay start hours and will remain on
until cycle starts.
To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the
cycle before the delay period is over, press the
START/CANCEL pad.
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle.
Press START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher
will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the drain,
select the desired cycle.
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 offthe SANITIZE option, press the pad a
second time. The light above the pad will turn off.
Heat Dry
The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid
will enhance drying performance. The energy
required to use the HEAT DRY option costs
pennies per cycle. You may choose not to select
the HEAT DRY option; however you will have items
in your dish load that will not be completely dry at
the end of the cycle.
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