Jenn-Air DW860A, DW860AA, DW860B, DW860UQA, DW860UQB Owner's Manual

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Use and Care Manual

Dishwasher

Model DW860

Page

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leading 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 .............................................................................................................. t 1-12

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

CongratulationsonyourchoiceofaBlueCreek MODELNUMBER

dishwasherbyJenn-Air.Yourdishwasherhas SERIALNUMBER many features that offer you excellent clean- (numbersappearonthesedalplateontheupperleftcomerofthetubopenlng)

ing and capacity along with energy efficiency. Date Purchased

Before you begin using your new dishwasher, DEALERFROMWHOMPURCHASED

please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the instructions in this book. By ADDRESS

following the 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 Blue Creek dishwasher, write to us. Be sure to provide the model and serial numbers. ADDRESS

CITY

Jenn-Air Customer Assistance c/o Maytag Customer Service PHONE

P.O. BOX2370 IMPORTANT:Retainproofofpurchasedocurnentsforwarrantyse_ce.

Cleveland,TN 37320-2370 WARNING - Check with installer to make sure appliance

has been grounded to avoid possible electrical shock. Be sure you read the IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 3 before you start to use this

dishwasher.

Products with a ULlabel have been listed with 8. Be careful not to touch the heating element

the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. - those on the bottom of the tub during or at the with a CSA tag have been listed with Canadian completion of a cycle. It may be hot.

Standards Association. Nevertheless, as with 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 all instructions before using the 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- Under certain conditions, hy-

drogengas maybe produced ina hotwater

3. Disconnect electricalpowerto dishwasher system that has not been used for two before attempting to service, weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explo-

sive, If the hot water system has not been

4. To avoid electricalshock hazard, the sides used forsuch a period,turnonall hotwater and back must be enclosed, and the front faucets and letthe water flow from 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 a properly rated, 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- items to be washed, sharp or pointed items washer from service or discarding it.

should be located with the handles up. Also, load sharp items sothey are not likely

to damage the door seal.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For proper performance of your dishwasher, hot Seldom will households have identical dishes. water is necessary to activate the dishwasher The number and type of articles used will vary

detergent and melt fatty food soils. Set your water daily. Your dishwasher is designed to be flexible heater to deliver a minimum of 120°F water to the and accommodate a wide variety of dishes and

dishwasher, utensils. The following instructions and drawings

will help you become familiar with your dishwash-

The AccuTemp TM Option will thermostatically er. With experience, you will learn the best at-

heat the water during the main wash and extend rangement for your particular needs. the heating, if needed until the proper water temperature is reached. General Recommendation•

• Place all items on the racks so they are sepa-

To check water temperature, turn onthe hotwater rated and face the center to insure the water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run into spray will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not

a glass untilitisas hotas possible,then checkwith allow items to extend out ofthe racks.

a candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature • Make sure the movement of the upper and at the faucet is below 120°F have a qualified lower spray arms is not blocked by items

person raise the water heater thermostat setting, hanging below the lower rack or tall articles in

the upper rack.

For more information, see page 11.

• Insure the free flow of water to the detergent

cup by not blocking it with large items.

• It is not necessary to dnse dishes before • Larger, flat, lightweight items (such as plastic placing them in your Blue Creek dishwasher, covers) may be wedged next to the silverware

Simply scrape off bones and large pieces of racks.

food.

• Foods that have been burned onto cooking lower rack during the cycle. For the best clean- utensils will need to be scraped or soaked, ing results, avoid blocking it or loading tall

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

cause stainless steel flatware to rust and pit if allowed to remain in contact with the surface

for a period oftime. Therefore, itis bestto rinse these food soils off stainless steel flatware

unless the dishwasher isto be operated soon

after loading.

• If your dishwasher drains into a food waste

disposer, make certain the disposer is com-

pletely empty before starting the dishwasher

to provide for proper draining.

basket or along the sides and back of the

• The wash tower rises through the center of the

articles next to it.

Upper Rack Lower Rack

The upper rack is designed to hold glasses, cups, Largedinnerplatesandother dishesmay be placedin saucers,smallplates,bowls,etc.Bowlsfitsecurelyin anyconvenientlocationin the lower rackwith soiled thebackrighthalfofthetoprack.Smallplates,suchas surfacesfacing thecenter. Small plates,saucersor

saladplatesorsaucers,can be loadedinfrontof the shallowbowls may be loaded in the elevated area bowls,facingthecenter.Glassesandcupsofvarying behindthewash tower.

sizescanbeloadedwithflexibilityinthecenterandleft side. If additionalspace is needed for loadingsmall plates,the left setof racktinescan alsobeused.

Whenloadingglassware,leaveasmallspacebetween each pieceso theydonottoucheachotherduringthe

wash cycle. Do not place glasses over the tines.

Instead,restthemagainstthe sideoftherackortines.

Thebackhalfofthelowerrackcanaccommodateeither

largedinnerplates ortwo parallelrowsofsmallerplates.

The rightside haswiderspacing to accommodate large baking pans and bowls.

Fold Down Shelf and Removable Tray //

A fold-downshelfcan be foundon theleft side ofthe

upperrack. It willholdtall, difficult-to-loaditemssuch /

as long-handledspoons,wire whisks,spatulasand /

knives.Whentheshelfisdownsmallglassesandcups canbeloadedunderneathit.The shelfcanberaisedto

loadtaller glassesandmugs. A removableutensiltraysitson topofthe upperrack

and holds long, awkward items such as spatulas, servingspoons,knives,etc. When usingthetray, be

sureitemsdo notblockthe upperwash arm.

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