Insignia NS-DWH2BS8, NS-DWH2SS8, NS-DWR2BS8, NS-DWR2WH8, NS-DWR2SS8 User Manual
USER GUIDE
Top Control Dishwasher
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NS-DWR2WH8/NS-DWR2SS8
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing and setting up your dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before using your dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Finding a suitable location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Providing a proper power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Understanding your dishwasher’s features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wash cycle selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Filter system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Smart wash system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using your dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Preparing and loading dishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Adding a dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Filling the detergent dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Filling the rinse aid dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Factors affecting performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Water temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Maintaining your dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the stainless steel panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the stainless steel inner door and tub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the door and tub gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the air gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Protecting your dishwasher for long periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-DWH2BS8/NS-DWH2SS8/NS-DWR2BS8/NS-DWR2WH8/NS-DWR2SS8
represents the state of the art in dishwasher design and is designed for
reliable and trouble-free performance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that
dangerous voltage constituting a
risk of electric shock is present
within your dishwasher.
This symbol indicates that there
are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying your
dishwasher.
WARNING - When using your dishwasher, follow
basic safety precautions, including the following:
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Clean only with a damp cloth.
6 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
7 Make sure that the available AC power matches the voltage
requirements of this appliance.
8 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the appliance has been damaged in any way or it does not
operate normally.
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WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or
death.
1 WARNING–DANGER—Never allow children
to play with, operate, or crawl inside the dishwasher.
2 Turn off the dishwasher before carrying out user maintenance on it.
3 If a component part is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent, or similar qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
4 This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
environments.
Basic precautions before use:
• Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
• The manual does not cover every possible condition and situation
that may occur.
• Use the dishwasher only for intended function as described in this
manual.
• When loading items to be washed:
• Load sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the
door seal and tub.
• Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of
cut-type injury.
• Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe
or the equivalent, if not marked, check with manufacture for
recommendation, items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and
create a potential fire hazard.
• If the dishwasher drains in to a garbage disposal, make sure
disposal is completely empty before running dishwasher.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use,
especially if the sanitize option has been selected.
• Do not let children abuse, sit, or stand on door or racks of the
dishwasher.
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• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using 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.
• Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children.
• Keep young children and infants away from dishwasher when it is
operating.
• Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power line or plug,
and do not plug the dishwasher into a damaged outlet, failure to
observe these instructions may result in electrical shock.
• Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an
old dishwasher from service or discarding it.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a
dishwasher.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Upper spray
arm
Vor tex w ash
arm (left side)
Detergent
dispenser
Cup shelf
Silverware
basket
Middle spray
arm
Heating
element
Tub gasket
Bottom rack
Top light
Lower spray
arm
Rinse aid
dispenser
Adjustable
upper rack
Top ra ck
Package contents
•Dishwasher
•Hose
• Installation kits
•User Guide
• Installation Guide
Main components
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Installing and setting up your dishwasher
1 Water supply temperature should be between 120° F and 149° F (49° C and
65° C).
2 Dispose of the discarded appliance and packing material properly.
3 The dishwasher must be grounded or it can result in a risk of electric shock.
4 If there is any damage of the contact to the dishwasher, please contact
Customer Service. Do to attempt to repair or replace any part by yourself.
For information on installing and setting up your dishwasher, refer to the
Installation Guide provided.
Before using your dishwasher
1 Remove the interior packing.
2 Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
Finding a suitable location
• This dishwasher is designed to be built-in.
• The dishwasher door must be able to swing fully open.
Providing a proper power supply
Check your local power source. This dishwasher requires a 120V, 60Hz power
supply.
Refer to the Installation Guide for additional information.
Understanding your dishwasher’s features
How your dishwasher cleans
The dishwasher fills with water, covering the filter area at the bottom. Water is
then pumped through the various filter and spray arms, spraying a mixture of hot
water and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and silverware. Soil
particles are separated and go down the drain as the dirty water is drained and
replaced with clean water. The number of water fills is determined by the cycle
selected.
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 checks the incoming water temperature and, if it is not hot
enough, the timer will be delayed to allow for the water to heat for the main wash
of all cycles. This happens even when hi-temp wash is selected, so that higher
temperature will be available to handle heavier soil loads.
Filter system
Your dishwasher has a multiple filter system which includes four separate filter
meshes. It separates dirty water and clean water into different chambers.The
multiple filter system helps your dishwasher to get better performance with less
water and less energy.
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8"
11"
13"
Smart wash system
Your dishwasher has a smart wash system under the normal wash program which
selects the wash cycle based on how large and how soiled the load, permitting
your dishwasher to clean more efficiently every time. When a partial load of lightly
soiled dishes is placed in the unit, a short wash cycle is automatically selected.
When a full load of heavily soiled dishes is placed in the unit, a heavy wash cycle is
automatically selected.
Adjustable upper rack
The upper rack of your dishwasher can be raised or lowered to accommodate
loading dishes of varying heights in either rack. After removing the 3rd rack, the
upper rack clearance height can be adjusted from 8" to 10". The lower rack
clearance height can be adjusted from 11" to 13". See “Adjusting the upper rack”
on page 14.
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Using your dishwasher
Using the control panel
Your dishwasher’s control panel is located on the top edge of the door. The door
must be opened to make settings and operate the dishwasher.
Cycles
Select a cycle based on the type of dishes to be washed and the level of soil on the
dishes.
Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. The timer will be
delayed to allow for the water to heat for the main wash of all cycles if the sensor
detects the water is not hot enough. Below is water use and cycle times under
standard conditions.
#CYCLE DESCRIPTION WATER USE
Normal Wash Use for regularly soiled dinner
1
Auto A fast wash for lightly soiled dishes
2
Heavy Use for hard-to-clean, heavily
3
Delicate Use for lightly soiled china or
4
Express Use for lightly soiled and
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Rinse Only Use for pre-rinsing dishes or
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dishes or silverware.
and silverware.
soiled dishes, pots, and pans.
crystal.
pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.
glasses. This is only a rinse that
keeps food from drying on your
dishes and reduces odor buildup
in your dishwasher until you are
ready to wash a full load. Do not
use detergent.
2.85 - 6.1 gal.
(10.8 - 23.0 l)
3 - 5.9 gal.
(11.4 - 22.5 l)
6 gal. (22.8 l) 140
5.1 gal. (19.3 l) 120
4.1 gal. (15.5 l) 60
2.1 gal. (8 l) 20
CYCLE TIME
(MINUTES)
105 - 140
105 - 130
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Functions
Functions can add enhancements to the cycle selected.
• 7 - Air Exchange—Use to exchange the air in your dishwasher every six hours
to keep the air in the dishwasher fresh.
• 8 - Steam Wash—Use for heavily soiled items. This option adds additional
time to the cycle time and is available with the Heavy, Normal Was h, and
Auto cycles.
• 9 - Child lock—Use to lock all controls to prevent children from accidentally
changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher. Press the Steam
Wash and Vort ex Was h buttons at the same time to select or cancel the
function. The indicator light turns on.
• 10 - Vortex Wash—Use when you want to wash pots and pans, durable
serving bowls, and other large, very dirty, hard to clean dishes. Place the
dishes face down in the lower rack directly above the vortex wash arm in the
back left corner of your dishwasher. This function is not available for the rinse
only cycle.
• 11 - Heated Dry—Use to heat-dry your dishes. This function is not available
for rinse only cycle.
• 12 - Sanitize Rinse—Use to sanitize your dishes and glassware. Maintains the
water temperature at158° F (70° C) max., and is available with the Heavy,
Normal Wash, and Auto cycles.
Notes:
• Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food
establishments.
• The sanitize cycle is NSF certified.
• 13 - Hi Temp Wash—Use to maintain the water temperature at140° F (60° C)
max. This option is available with the Heavy, Normal Wash, and Auto cycles.
Controls and indicators
• 14 - Delay—Press repeatedly to delay the start of the selected wash cycle until
the delay time you want is shown on the display. You can select from one to 24
hours delay. After you select the delay time you want, press START/Cancel
once, then close the door within four seconds. The delay begins to count
down.
If you open the door while delay is running, press Delay for three seconds, then
close the door within four seconds to begin the cycle from that point.
To cancel the delay and begin the cycle before the delay period is complete, open
the door, then press and hold START/Cancel for three seconds.
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