Jenn-Air DU430 User Manual

Operating Instructions 0 E N N-AI R ®Model DU430

For Future Reference

For future reference we suggest you retain this manual Be sure to provide the model number of your appliance.
after recording the model number and serial number

(six numbers and two letters) of this dishwasher in the Consumer Relations Department
spaces provided below. This information can be found Jenn-Air Company

on the data plate located on the upper left corner of the 3035 Shadeland
tub opening. Indianapolis, IN 46226-0901

Model No. Serial No.

i WARNING: Check with installer to make sure

Should you have any questions about using your SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on page 2 before you start
Jenn-Air dishwasher, write us. to use this dishwasher.

appliance has been grounded to avoid possible elec-
trical shock. Be sure you read the IMPORTANT

The Controls

On the following pages are detailed instructions on carefully before using your dishwasher for the first
how to use your beautiful new Jenn-Air dishwasher time. Using the correct procedures will insure the best

to get the best results. Please read these instructions possible results.

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Jenn-Air offers a full line of dishwashers, compactors

and food waste disposers plus...a complete line of electric and gas

cooktops, ranges and grills, built-in ovens and refrigerators.

Jenn-Air...finest by design.

IMPORTANT

_WARNING Products with 8. Use only a detergent 13. Load light plastic items so

a UL label have been listed with designed for an automatic they will not become
the Underwriter's Laboratories. dishwasher. Never use soap, dislodged and drop to the
Inc.--those with a CSA tag laundrydetergent,or hand bottom of the

have been listed with Canadian washing detergent in your dishwasher--they may come
StandardsAssociation. dishwasher. Keep these into contact with the heating
Nevertheless, as with anyother products out of the reach of unit and be damaged.

equipment using electricity and children. 14. Do not tamper with controls.

moving parts, there is a
potential hazard. When using 9. Do not sit, stand on or abuse
your dishwasher, follow basic the door ordish rackof the 15. Always remove the door to

precautions, including the dishwasher, the washing compartment

following: 10. To minimize the possibility dishwasher from service or

1. Read all instructions before of electric shock, disconnect discarding it.
using the dishwasher, this appliance from the power

2. Use the dishwasher only for maintenance. Note: Turning this appliance can be found in
its intended function, the control dial to the OFF the Installation Instructions.

3. To avoid electrical shock the appliance from the power

hazard, the sides and back supply. We recommend SAVE THESE

must be enclosed, and the having a qualified technician INSTRUCTIONS

front panels must be attached service your appliance.
before electrical power is

applied to the dishwasher. 11. A WARNING---Under
Refer to the installation certain conditions, hydrogen

instructions for proper gas may be produced in a hot

grounding procedures, water system that has not

4. Children should never be more. Hydrogen gas is
permitted to operate, or play explosive. If the hot water

in, with or around this .... system has not been used for

dishwasher, two weeks or you have

5. To reduce the risk of injury moved into a residence in
when loading items to be which the hot water system

washed, sharp or pointed may not have been used for
items should be located with some time. turn on all hot

the handles up. Also, load water faucets and let the

sharp items so they are not .... water flow from each for

likely to damage the door seal. several minutes. This will

6. Be careful not to touch the hydrogen gas. As the gas is
heating element on the bottom flammable, do not smoke or

of the tub during or at the
completion of a cycle. It may process.

be hot.

7. Do not store or use unless marked "dishwasher
combustible materials, safe" or the equivalent. For

gasoline or other flammable plastic items not so marked,
vapors and liquids in the check the manufacturer's

vicinity of this or any other recommendations.
appliance.

supply before attempting any 16. Instructions for grounding

position does not disconnect

been used for two weeks or

release any accumulated

use an open flame during this

12. Do not wash plastic items

when removing an old

How to operate your dishwasher

Vapor Vent (Turn to Start)

Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial

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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the cycle and start • For CONSERVA WASH cycle:
with dishes, silverware, pots, the dishwasher. See Cycle Selection a. Be sure door is unlatched.

pans, bowls, etc. according to Hints on the next page. b. Push NORMAL WASH button.

instructions on pages 7 and 8. If your dishwasher drains into a

detergent dispenser. Make sure the disposer until it is empty before WAS, ===

Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF starting the dishwasher. ON
position before adding detergent. &HOLD
(See pages 5 and 6.) • For HEAVY WASH and

Atrgntote°°dwate°peraete].0w

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent D.Y,.G
spotting. Occasionally check to

make sure the rinse agent dispenser WAS. WASH

NORMAL WASH cycles:

HEAVY ,0,MAt C. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

OFF ) _ RINSE

to CONSERVA WASH position.

is at least half full. (See page 5.) _=1 F:=_ d. Latch door to start the cycle.

STEP 3. Select Drying Option.

HEATED

°"Y a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Latch the door.

AI° WASH •
DRY

HEATED DRY. Turns the drying wAS. : OFF • RIMS[
heater on for fast drying. OFF • RINSE

AIR DRY (no-heat drying). Turns &HOLD • DRYING
the drying heater off to save energy. , D,Y_,G C. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

Dishes will dry naturally over a
longer period such as overnight, c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the Youwill hear the motor start.

cycle is complete to reduce the There is a time delay between

natural drying time. start-up and water fill so you
Use of this option reduces the right away.

electrical energy used by this
model approximately 7 % for the To obtain the benefits of a complete

NORMAL WASH cycle, cycle, be careful that you do not

a. Push selected cycle button, b. Select AIR DRY option.

CONSERVA

ON

to ON position to start the cycle, d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

will not hear any wash action

turn the dial any further than

necessary to start the dishwasher.

• For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

CONSERVA

ON

• &HOLD

to RINSE&HOLD position.

Cycle selection hints

It is important to follow the loading

instructions on pages 7 and 8.
HEAVYWASH--For items such

as pots, pans and casseroles with
dried-on or baked-on soils.

Everydaydishes may be included.
NORMAL WASH--For loads

of everyday dishes, glasses
andcookware.

CONSERVAWASH--For dishes
that are lightly soiled with soils that

havenotdried on. Also for everyday
dishes that have extrapreparation

before loading.
RINSE&HOLD--For rinsing

partial loads which will be washed
later.Do not use detergent.

What happens in each cycle

* You'll hear occasional clicking * During the drying period:
sounds: --The motor stops.

--Soft food disposer shredding --Water vapor comes through the
action, vent by the door latch during

--Drain valve opening to pump drying and when water is being
water out. pumped out.

--Timer control as cycle
progresses.

--Detergent cup opening.

Wash

Wash Gallons Minutes
Cycles (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence

HEAVY WASH 12.1 65* _ Ri______]

NORMAL WASH 12.1 50* _ _ _ IMaa_ I_ _ _

CONSERVA WASH 10.3 44* _ RI_____

Water Use Cycle Time

RINSE&HOLD 4.9 14 ___

*Unextended times. These cycle times may be increased up to 7J/2minutes if necessary for your

dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature for good washability.
Drying Options:

HEATED DRY. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 25 minutes to wash

cycle time.
AIR DRY. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

WaterTemperature Help prevent spotting How to choose and use
Control System with a rinse agent, the right detergent.

To get dishes clean and dry you A rinse agent makes water flow First, use only powder or liquid
need hot water. To help you get off dishes quicker than usual. This detergents specifically made for

water of the proper temperature, lessens water spotting. Makes use in dishwashers. Other types

your dishwasher has a water heating drying faster, too. will cause oversudsing.

feature that automatically senses For best dishwashing performance, Second, check the phosphate

the temperature of the water in the use of a rinse agent is recommended, content. Phosphate helps prevent

wash cycle and heats it, if necessary,

to the proper temperature. This Rinse agents come in either liquid hard-water materials from forming
water heating feature may allow or solid form. Your dishwasher's spots or film on your dishes. If

you to turn down your household dispenser uses the liquid form. your water is hard (7 grains or
water heater and save energy if Here's how to fill the rinse agent harder. Detergents with a higher

you're willing to let the dishwasher dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add phosphate level will probably work
run a little longer while it heats the liquid rinse agent until it just better. If the phosphate content is

water to the proper temperature, reaches the bottom of the lip inside low (8.7% or less), you'll have to
For good washing and drying, the the dispenser opening. Replace the use extra detergent with hard water.

entering water must be at least cap. The dispenser automatically

120°F. To prevent dish damage, releases the rinse agent into the Your water department can tell

inlet water should not exceed 150°E final rinse water, you how hard your water is. So

How to test water temperature: If you accidentally spill: Wipe can your Extension Agent. Or your

Check your water temperature with up the rinse agent with a damp area's water softener company. Just
a candy or meat thermometer. Turn cloth. Don't leave the spill in the call and ask them how many "grains
on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. It can keepyour of hardness" there are in yourwater.

dishwasher. Put the thermometer detergent from working. How much detergent should you

ina glass andlet the water run use? That depends. Is your water

continuously intothe glass until the "hard" or "soft"? With hard water,
temperature stops rising. Ifthe you need extra detergent to get

water temperature is below 120°E, _ dishes clean. With soft water, you
adjust your water heater, need less detergent.

more), your detergent has to work

Helpful hints: If outside Too much detergent with soft water
temperatures are unusually low, or not only wastes money, it can be

if your water travels a long distance harmful. It can cause a permanent
from heater to dishwasher, you may cloudiness of glassware, called

need to set your heater's thermostat "etching." An outside layer of glass
up. If you have not used hot water Your dishwasher's rinse agent is etched away! But why take a
for some time, the water in the dispenser holds 4 V, ounces. This chance when it's easy to find out
pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot should last about 3 months. Fill the hardness of your water.

water faucet at the sink and allow it as needed. Do not overfill.
to run until the water is hot. Then Keep your detergent fresh and

start the dishwasher. If you've dry. Under the sink is not a good
recently done laundry or run hot place to store detergent. Too much

water for showers, give your water moisture. Don't put powder detergent

heater time to recover before into the dispenser until you're

operating the dishwasher, ready to wash dishes, either. (It

Won't be fresh OR dry.)

If your powder detergent gets old

or lumpy, throw it away. It won't

wash well. Old detergent loses its
power. Lumpy detergent often

won't dissolve.

If you use a liquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not

necessary because liquid detergents
don't "lump" as they age or come

in contact with water.