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Save these instructions for future reference,
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:
Useyour 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.
° NSFcertified residential dishwashers are not intended
for licensed food establishments.
DISHWASHERMUSTBEELECTRICALLYGROUNDED.
Readthe Installation Instructions for details.
• This dishwasher isdesigned 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.
° Toavoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remove door or
door latch mechanism from any dishwasher that is
discarded or not in use.
• Keepyoung children and infants away from dishwasher
when it isoperating.
• Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on door or
racks of a dishwasher.
Useonly 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.
• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before
servicing.
• If the dishwasher drains into afood disposer, make sure
disposer iscompletely empty before running dishwasher.
• Repairsshould be done by aqualified technician.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately
after use.
• Usecare 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. Usecare
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. HYDROGENGASIS EXPLOSIVE.If
hot water system has not been usedfor 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
GASIS FLAMMABLE.Do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
• Do not store or usecombustible materials, gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
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Very Important Information--
Read Before Operating Your
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 upper arms spray water.
If you listen closely, you will hear the change in sound
as the wash action switches from one arm to the
other.
PLEASE BEADVISED: If you compare this
dishwasher to previous models, you may be
surprised at what you DON'T hear!
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 isthen 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 Tub
(on some models
Middle SprayArm
Lower Spray Arm
Overfill
Deter
Rinse Ai(
Nozzle
Rack
Serial Label
(located on
Bottom
Silverware
Glass Trap
Self-Cleaning
Filter
Heating Element
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.
*Not all cycles and options available on all models.
Appearance may vary from your model.
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.
Wash Cycle Selections
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.
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Appearance may vary from your model.
Options Selections (*available on
select models)
* Hi-Temp Wash
When HI-TEMP WASH option isselected, 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 RINSEONLY. HI-
TEMP WASH is automatically provided when HEAVYWASH
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.
Heat Dry
The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will
enhance drying performance. The energy required to use
the HEAT DRYoption costs pennies per cycle. You may
choose not to select the HEAT DRYoption; however you will
have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry
at the end of the cycle.
Opening the door longer than one minute during the dry
cycle cancels the selected dry program.
* Delay Start
The DELAY STARToption 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 DELAYSTART option and begin the cycle
before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL
pad.
Child Lock Controls
To prevent children from accidently changing the
dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the
dishwasher controls by pressing and releasing the RINSE
ONLY pad (some models) orthe NO HEAT DRY pad (some
models) for 8 seconds while the door is latched. An
indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when
the controls are locked and no new selections can be made
until the lock is released. To unlock the controls, press the
RINSE ONLY pad or NO HEAT DRY pad until the indicator
light goes out.
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