OperatingInstructions J EN N-AI R ®ModelsDU460and DU466
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For Future Reference
For future reference we suggest you retain this manual dishwasher in the spaces provided below.
after recording the model number, run number, and This information can be found on the data plate located
serial number (six numbers and two letters) of this on the upper left corner of the tub opening.
Model Run No. Serial No.
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WARNING: Check with installer to make sure appliance has been grounded to avoid
possible electrical shock. Be sure you read the IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on
page 2 before you start to use this dishwasher.
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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.
Jenn-Air offers a full line of portable and built-in dishwashers,
compactors and food waste disposers plus...a complete line
of electric ranges and grills, built-in ovens and refrigerators.
Jenn-Air... finest by design.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRF_AUTIONS
WARNING--Products with g Use only a detergent 13. Load light plastic items
a UL label have been listed with designed for anautomatic so they will not become
the Underwriter's Laboratories, dishwasher. Never use soap, dislodged and drop to the
Inc.--those with a CSA taghave laundrydetergent, or hand bottom of the dishwasher--
been listed with Canadian washing detergentin your they may come into contact
Standards Association. dishwasher. Keep these with the heating unit and
Nevertheless, as with any other products out of the reach be damaged.
equipment using electricity and of children. 14. Do not tamper with controls.
moving parts, there is a potential 9. Do not sit, stand on or abuse 15. Always remove the door to
hazard. When using your the door or dish rack of the the washing compartment
dishwasher, follow basic dishwasher, when removing an old
precautions, including the
following: 10. To minimize the possibility dishwasher from service
1. Read all instructions before this appliance from the power 16. Instructions for grounding
using the dishwasher, supply before attempting any this appliance can be found in
2. Use the dishwasher only for maintenance. Note: Turning the Installation Instructions.
its intended function, the control dial to the OFF
of electric shock, disconnect or discarding it.
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3. Toavoid electrical shock position does not disconnect
hazard, the sides and back the appliance from the power SAVE THESE
must be enclosed, and the INSTRUCTIONS
front panels must be attached a qualified technician service
before electrical power is your appliance.
applied to the dishwasher. 11. WARNING--Under certain
Refer to the installation conditions, hydrogen gas
instructions for proper may be produced in ahot
grounding procedures, water system that has not
4. Children should never be been used fortwo weeks or
permitted to operate, or play more. Hydrogen gas is
in, with or around this explosive. Ifthe hot water
dishwasher, twoweeks oryou havemoved
5. Toreduce the risk of injury into a residence in which the
when loading items to be hot water system may not
washed, sharpor pointed have been used for some
items should be located with time, turnon all hot water
the handles up. Also, load faucets and let the water flow
sharpitems so they are not from each for several minutes.
likely to damagethe door seal. This will release any
6. Be careful not totouch the accumulated hydrogengas.
heating element on the bottom As the gas is flammable, do
of the tub during or atthe not smoke or use an open
completion of a cycle. It may flame duringthis process.
be hot. 12. Do not wash plastic items
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,we recommend having
system has not been used for
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the cycle and start • For RINSE & HOLD cycle:
with dishes, silverware, pots, the dishwasher. (Model DU460)
pans, bowls, etc. according to If your dishwasher drains into a
instructions on pages 7 and 8. food waste disposer, operate the
STEP 2. Add detergent to the disposer until it is empty before 0N
detergent dispenser. Make sure starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle DEE---'-'--4 R,NSE
the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF Selection Hints on next page.) m,HOLD
position before adding detergent. • For HEAVY WASH, NORMAL • ORYfNG -
(Seepages 5 and 6.) WASH and CONSERVA WASH
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent cycles: a. Be sure door is unlatched.
spotting. Occasionally check to b. Select AIR DRY drying option.
insure that rinse agent dispenser I
is at least half full. (See page 5.) HEA_NDRMAte0NSE_VA I C. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
STEP 3. Select drying option. I d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
HEATED AIR (Model DU466)
DRY DRY
a. Push selected cycle button.
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was, WASHWASH to RINSE & HOLD position.
• For Rinse/Hold cycle:
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial _ Ri*_H,d
to ON position to start the cycle.
HEATED DRY. Turns the drying Youwill hear the motor start.
heater on for fast drying. There is a time delay between
AIR DRY (no-heat drying). Turns start-up and water fill so you will O,
the drying heater off to save energy, not hear any wash action right
Dishes will dry naturally over a away. a. Be sure door is unlatched.
longer period such as overnight. To obtain the benefits of a b. Select Air Dry drying option.
If you need your dishes sooner, complete cycle, be careful that c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
open the dishwasher door after the you do not turn the dial any to Rinse/Hold position.
cycle is complete to reduce the further than necessary to start
natural drying time. the dishwasher, d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 7 % for
the NORMAL WASH cycle.
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Cycle selection hints
It is important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 7 and 8.
HEAVY WASH--For items such
as pots, pans and casseroles with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included.
NORMAL WASH--For loads
of everyday dishes, glasses
and cookware.
CONSERVA WASH--For dishes
that are lightly soiled with soils that
have not dried on. Also for
everyday dishes that have extra
preparation before loading.
RINSE & HOLD--For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later. Do not use detergent.
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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* _______-
NORMAL WASH 12.1 50" _______
CONSERVA WASH 10.3 50* _-______
RINSE& HOLD 4.9 14 _ _ _s-e
Water Use Cycle Time
*Unextended times. These cycle times may be increased up to 7',_ minutes if necessary for your
dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature for good washability.
DryingOptions:
HEATEDDRY.AvailableonallwashcyclesexceptRINSE&HOLD.Add25minutesto wash
cycletime.
AIRDRY.Dryingheateristurnedoff. Dishesdrynaturally.
WaterTemperature Help prevent spotting Howto choose and use
ControlSystem 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. Tohelp 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°E To prevent dish damage, releases the rinse agent into the Your water department can tell
inlet water should not exceed 150°F. final rinse water, you how hard your water is. So
more), your detergent has to work
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 call and ask them how many "grains -
a candy or meat thermometer. Turn cloth. Don't leave the spill in the
on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. It can keep your
dishwasher. Put the thermometer detergent from working. How much detergent should you
in a glass and let the water run __,_ use? That depends. Is your water
temperature stops rising. If the you need extra detergent to get
water temperatureis below 120°E, dishes clean. With soft water, you
adjust your water heater. _ need less detergent.
continuously into the glass until the /.._j /z ___ "_//__'__ "hard" or "soft"? With hard water,
Helpful hints: If outside "'-_'/_)_-_, 4_._,,-"- Too much detergent with soft water
if your water travels a long distance harmful. It can cause a permanent
temperatures are unusually low, or _ not only wastes money, it can be
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 41/2ounces. 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
recently done laundry or run hot place to store detergent. Too much
water for showers, give your water
heater time to recover before into the dispenser until you're
operating the dishwasher, ready to wash dishes, either. (It
area's water softener company. Just
of hardness" there are in your water.
dry. Under the sink is not a good
moisture. Don't put powder detergent
won't he 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.