Jenn-Air DW700, DW860, DW730, DW760, DW710 User Manual

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Use and Care Manual

Dishwashers

Models DW700, DW710, DW730, DW760 & DW860

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Model DW860

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For Future Reference ................................................................................................................... 2

Important Information ................................................................................................................... 2

Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 3

Using Your Dishwasher ............................................................................................................ 4-7

Hot Water is Essential .............................................................................................................. 4

Preparing Dishes ...................................................................................................................... 4

Loading Your Dishwasher ..................................................................................................... 4-6

Using Detergent and Rinse Aid ............................................................................................. 6-7

Selecting Cycles and Options/Starting the Dishwasher ....................................................... 8-9

What Can and Cannot Be Washed ............................................................................................ 10

Special Tips ........................................................................................................................... 11-13

For Best Results ..................................................................................................................... 11

Water Conditions .............................................................................................................. 11-12

Energy Saving Tips ................................................................................................................ 12

Caring for the Dishwasher ................................................................................................ 12-13

Winter Storage ........................................................................................................................ 13

Changing Panels .................................................................................................................... 13

Before You Call For Service ................................................................................................ 14-15

Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air MODELNUMBER
dishwasher. Your dishwasher has many fea- SERIALNUMBER

tures that offer you excellent cleaning and (numbersappearontheserialplateontheupperleflcornerofthelubopening)
capacity along with energy efficiency. _atePurchased

Beforeyou beginusingyour newdishwasher, JENN-AIRDEALERFROMWHOMPURCHASED
pleasetake afew minutestoreadandbecome

familiar with the instructions in this book. By ADDRESS
followingthe instructions carefully,you will be

able to achieve excellent results with your CITY

dishwasher. PHONE
Should you have any questions about using AUTHORIZEDJENN-AIRSERVICECONTRACTOR

your Jenn-Air dishwasher,writeto us. Besure
to provide the model and serial numbers. ADDRESS

Jenn-Air Customer Assistance

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Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 WARNING-Checkwith installer to makesure appliance

hasbeen grounded to avoid possible electrical shock.

Be sure you readtheIMPORTANTPERSONALSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONSonpage 3 before you start to use this
dishwasher.

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ProductswithaUL labelhavebeenlistedwith 8. Becarefulnottotouchthe heatingelement

the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. - those on the bottom of the tub during or at the
witha CSAtag havebeenlistedwithCanadian completion of a cycle. It may be hot.

Standards Association. Nevertheless,aswith
any other equipment using electricity and 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives

moving parts, there is a potential hazard, designed for an automatic dishwasher.

WARNING - When using your dishwasher, Never use soap, laundry detergent, or
follow basic precautions, including the follow- hand washing detergent in your dish-
ing: washer. Keep these products out of the

reach of children.

1. Read allinstructions beforeusingthe dish-
washer. 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or

dish racks of the dishwasher.

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended
function. 11.WARNING: Undercertain conditions, hy-

drogengas maybe producedinahotwater

3. Disconnectelectrical powertodishwasher system that has not been used for two

beforeattempting to service, weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explo-

sive. If the hot water system has notbeen

4. To avoidelectricalshock hazard,the sides usedforsuch a period,turnonall hotwater
and back must beenclosed, and thefront faucets andletthewater flowfrom eachfor

panels must be attached before electrical several minutes.This will release any ac-
power is applied to the dishwasher. Refer cumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is

to the installation instructions for proper flammable, do not smoke or use an open
grounding procedures, flame during this process.

5. Connect to aproperlyrated, protected and 12.Do not wash plastic items unless marked

sized power supply circuitto avoid electri- "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For
cal overload, plastic items not so marked, check the

manufacturer's recommendations.

6. Children should never be permitted to op-

erate, or play in, with, or around this dish- 13.Do not tamper with controls.
washer,

14.Always remove the door to the washing

7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading compartment when removing an old dish-

itemsto bewashed, sharpor pointeditems washer from service or discarding it.
should be located with the handles up.

Also,loadsharpitemssothey arenotlikely
to damage the door seal.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Certain foods, such as mustard, mayonnaise,
lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings may

For proper performance of your dishwasher, hot cause stainlesssteel flatware to rust and pit if

water is necessary to activate the dishwasher allowed to remain in contact with the surface

detergent and meltfattyfood soils.Set your water fora period oftime.Therefore, it isbesttorinse
heatertodeliveraminimum of 120OFwater to the these food soils off stainless steel flatware

dishwasher, unlessthe dishwasher isto be operated soon

after loading.

Models DW700 & DW710 -The heatingelement
in your dishwasherwillturnon automaticallyto • If yourdishwasherdrainsinto a food waste

heatthewater duringthe mainwashofall cycles disposer,make certainthe disposeris corn-

(theheatingelementwillnotbeonduringRinse& pletelyemptybeforestartingthedishwasher
Hold). to providefor properdraining.

Model DW730 - AutomaticAccuTempTM in the

Normal and Heavy cycles will thermostatically
heatthe water duringthe mainwashandextend Seldom will householdshave identicaldishes.

heatingif neededuntilthe properwatertempera- The numberand type of articlesused will vary

tureisreached, daily.Yourdishwasheris designedto be flexible

and accommodatea wide varietyof dishesand

Models DW760 & DW860 - The AccuTempTM utensils.The followinginstructionsand drawings

Option willthermostaticallyheatthewaterduring willhelpyoubecomefamiliarwithyour dishwash-
the mainwashandextendthe heating,if needed er. With experience,you will learn the best ar-

untilthe proper water temperature is reached, rangement for your particular needs.

Tocheckwatertemperature,turn on the hotwater General Recommendations
faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run into • Place all items on the racksso they are sepa-

aglassuntil itis ashot aspossible,thencheckwith rated and face the center to insure the water
a candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature spray will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not

at the faucet is below 120°F have a qualified
person raisethe water heater thermostatsetting. • Make sure the movement of the upper and

For more information, see page 11. hanging belowthe lower rack ortall articlesin

• It is not necessary to rinse dishes before cup by not blocking itwith large items.
placing them in your Jenn-Air dishwasher. • Larger, flat, lightweight items (such as plastic

Simply scrape off bones and large pieces of covers) may be wedged next to the silverware
food. basket or along the sides and back of the

• Foods that have been burned onto cooking

utensilswill need to be scraped or soaked. • The wash tower rises throughthe center ofthe

allow items to extend out of the racks.

lower spray arms is not blocked by items
the upper rack.

• Insurethe free flow of water to the detergent

racks.

lowerrackduring the cycle.Forthe bestclean-
ing results, avoid blocking it or loading tall

articles next to it.

Upper Rack Lower Rack
The upper rack is designed to hold glasses, cups, Largedinner plates and other dishes may be placed in

saucers, small plates, bowls, etc. Bowls fit securely in any convenient location in the lower rack with soiled
thebackrighthall'of the top rack. Small plates,such as surfaces facing the center. Small plates, saucers or
salad plates or saucers, can be loaded in front of the shallow bowls may be loaded in the elevated area

bowls, facing the center. Glasses and cups of varying behind the wash tower.
sizescan be loaded with flexibility inthe centerand left
side. If additional space is needed for loading small
plates,the left set of racktines can also be used.

When loadingglassware, leave asmall space between
each piece so they do not touch each other during the

wash cycle, Do not place glasses over the tines.

Instead,restthemagainstthesideofthe rackortines.

Theback halfofthe lowerrackcanaccommodate either
largedinnerplatesortwo parallel rowsofsmallerplates.

Therightside has widerspacingto accommodate large
baking pans and bowls,

Fold Down Shelf and Removable Tray - Model
DW860 Only

A fold-downshelf canbe found on theleft sideofthe

upper rack. Itwill hold tall, difficult-to-load items such

as long*handledspoons, wire whisks, spatulas and

knives. Whenthe shelf isdownsmall glassesand cups

can beloadedunderneath it. Theshelfcanbe raisedto
loadtaller glasses and mugs.

A removable utensil tray sits on top of the upper rack
and holds long, awkward items such as spatulas,
serving spoons, knives, etc. When usingthe tray, be

sure items do not block the upper wash arm.

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