Insignia NS-DWH2BS8, NS-DWH2SS8, NS-DWR2BS8, NS-DWR2WH8, NS-DWR2SS8 User Manual

USER GUIDE

Top Control Dishwasher

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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:

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Clean only with a damp cloth.

6Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

7Make sure that the available AC power matches the voltage requirements of this appliance.

8Refer 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.

2Turn off the dishwasher before carrying out user maintenance on it.

3If 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.

4This 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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Package contents

•Dishwasher

•Hose

•Installation kits

•User Guide

•Installation Guide

Main components

Top light

Upper spray arm

Middle spray arm

Vortex wash arm (left side)

Lower spray arm

Detergent

dispenser

Rinse aid dispenser

Top rack

Cup shelf

Adjustable upper rack

Tub gasket

Silverware basket

Bottom rack

Heating element

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Installing and setting up your dishwasher

1Water supply temperature should be between 120° F and 149° F (49° C and 65° C).

2Dispose of the discarded appliance and packing material properly.

3The dishwasher must be grounded or it can result in a risk of electric shock.

4If 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

1Remove the interior packing.

2Clean 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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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.

8"

10"

13"

11"

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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	CYCLETIME
				(MINUTES)
1	Normal Wash	Use for regularly soiled dinner	2.85 - 6.1 gal.	105 - 140
		dishes or silverware.	(10.8 - 23.0 l)
2	Auto	A fast wash for lightly soiled dishes	3 - 5.9 gal.	105 - 130
		and silverware.	(11.4 - 22.5 l)
3	Heavy	Use for hard-to-clean, heavily	6 gal. (22.8 l)	140
		soiled dishes, pots, and pans.
4	Delicate	Use for lightly soiled china or	5.1 gal. (19.3 l)	120
		crystal.
5	Express	Use for lightly soiled and	4.1 gal. (15.5 l)	60
		pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.
	Rinse Only	Use for pre-rinsing dishes or	2.1 gal. (8 l)	20
		glasses. This is only a rinse that
6		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.

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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 Wash, 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 Vortex Wash 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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