Insignia NS-DWR3SS1 User Manual
USER GUIDE
Top Control Dishwasher
NS-DWR3SS1
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
How your dishwasher cleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wash cycle selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Filter system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Smart wash system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjustable upper rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using your dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Preparing and loading dishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Adding a dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Filling the detergent dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Filling the rinse aid dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Factors affecting performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using rinse aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Water temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Heat dry option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Water pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Maintaining your dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the stainless steel panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the stainless steel inner door and tub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the door and tub gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Cleaning the air gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Protecting your dishwasher for long periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-DWR3SS1 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.
WARNING–DANGER
1 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 a 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 that
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 the 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, 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.
• 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 the 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
Upper
spray arm
Detergent
dispenser
Cup sh elf
Silverware
basket
Middle
spray arm
Heating
element
Tub gas ket
Bottom rack
Lower
spray arm
Rinse aid
dispenser
Adjustable
upper rack
Top ra ck
•Dishwasher
•Hose
• Installation hardware (four wood screws, two top mounting clips, and
one hose clamp)
•User Guide
• Installation Guide
Main components
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Installing and setting up your dishwasher
1 Water supply temperature should be between 120° ~ 149° F
(49° ~ 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 Remove all twist ties from the racks and spray arms.
3 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 fully open.
Providing a proper power supply
Check your local power source. This dishwasher requires a 120 V, 60 Hz
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.
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Wash cycle selections
10" (25 cm)
8" (20 cm)
11.75"
(29.85 cm)
13.75"
(34.9 cm)
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.
Smart wash system
Your dishwasher has a smart wash system under the normal wash and
auto wash programs 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" (20 to 25 cm). The lower rack clearance height can be
adjusted from 11" to 13" (28 to 33 cm). See Adjusting the upper rack
page 16
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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.
Power
Turn the power on and off by pressing and holding the power button for
three seconds.
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
A fast wash for lightly soiled dishes
and silverware. Uses sensors to
1
2
3
Auto
Normal
Wash
Heavy
determine the soil level of the load,
then adjust the wash cycle to
optimize wash performance, water,
and energy usage.
Use for regularly soiled dishes or
silverware.
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled
dishes, pots, and pans.
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3 - 5.9 gal.
(11.4 - 22.5 l)
3 - 5.9 gal.
(11.4 - 22.5 l)
6.9 gal. (26.2 l) 134
CYCLE
TIME (MIN.)
90 - 121
96 - 116
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# CYCLE DESCRIPTION WATER USE
Use to lock all controls to prevent
children from accidentally changing
Child
4
Lock
Delicate
5
Express
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Options
Note: The selection of multiple options with a single cycle does not add
significantly more time to the cycle than selecting a single option. The
dishwasher automatically incorporates the selected options into the
appropriate parts in the cycle.
the dishwasher cycle or starting the
dishwasher. Press the Heavy and
Delicate buttons at the same time to
activate or cancel the child lock. The
indicator light turns on.
Use for lightly soiled loads, such as
fine china or crystal.
Use for lightly soiled and pre-rinsed
dishes and silverware.
N/A N/A
5.9 gal. (22.5 l) 111
4 gal. (15.1 l) 60
CYCLE
TIME (MIN.)
Options can add enhancements to the cycle selected.
• 7 - Heat Dry—Use to heat-dry your dishes.
• 8 - Sanitize Rinse—Use to sanitize your dishes and glassware.
Maintains the water temperature at 158° F (70° C) max., and is available
with the Auto, Normal, Heavy, and Express cycles.
Notes:
• Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food
establishments.
• The sanitize cycle is NSF certified.
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• 9 - Hi Temp Wash—Use to maintain the water temperature at 140° F
(60° C) max. during the wash portion of the cycle. This option is
available with the Auto, Normal, and Heavy cycles.
CYCLES
HEAT DRY SANITIZE RINSE HI TEMP
Auto X X X
Normal X X X
Heavy X X X
Delicate X N/A N/A
Express X X N/A
Controls and indicators
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
• 10 - 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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 16, 20, or 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.
Important: If you open the door while delay is running, press START/Cancel,
then close the door within four seconds to begin the cycle from that point,
otherwise the dishwasher will stop the delay and will beep as a reminder to
resume the delay.
To cancel the delay and begin the cycle before the delay period is
complete, open the door, then press and hold Delay for three seconds
and then press START/Cancel.
• 11 - Display—When you open the door, shows the remaining hours
and minutes of the current cycle, delay hours remaining, and error
codes (see Error codes
on page 28).
Note: If the remaining time on the display suddenly increases or decreases by
several minutes, it means that the Smart Sensor has checked the soil level or the
water needs to be heated to reach the required temperature.
• 12 - START/Cancel—Press to start the dishwasher after you have
selected a cycle and option. Close the door. The cycle indicator begins
to blink and the option indicator turns on. If you don’t close the door
within four seconds of pressing START/Cancel, the dishwasher
pauses. Press START/Cancel again to continue with the cycle.
To cancel a running cycle, open the door, press and hold
START/Cancel for three seconds, then close the door. After you close
the door, the dishwasher will show a one minute countdown and then
begin draining. The dishwasher then returns to standby status.
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