Jenn-Air DW980B, DW980B-CAN, DW980W, DW980W-CAN Use & Care Guide

FOR FUTUREREFERENCE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

that offer you excellent cleaning and capacity (numbers appear on the serialplate on the upper left co..... f the tub opening)

along with energy efficiency. Date Purchased
Before you begin using your new dishwasher, JENN-AIR 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 CITY
able to achieve excellent results with your

dishwasher. PHONE

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your Jenn-Air dishwasher, write to us. Besure
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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 PERSONALSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 before you start

to use this dishwasher.

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IMPORTANTPERSONALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Products with a (_ label have been listed with 8. Be careful not to touch the heating
the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. - those element on the bottom of the tub during
with a CSAtag have been listed with Canadian or at the completion of a cycle. It may be

Standards Association. Nevertheless, aswith hot.
any other equipment using electricity and

moving parts, there is a potential hazard, designed for an automatic dishwasher.
When using your dishwasher, follow basic Never use soap, laundry detergent, or

precautions, including the following: hand washing detergent in your

1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. Keep these products out of
dishwasher, the reach of children.

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or

function, dish racks of the dishwasher.

3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher 11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
before attempting to service, may be produced in a hot water system

4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides that has not been used for two weeks or
and back must be enclosed, and the front more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. If the

panels must be attached before electrical hot water system has not been used for
power is applied to the dishwasher. Refer such a period, turn on all hot water faucets

to the installation instructions for proper and let the water flow from each for
grounding procedures, several minutes. This will releaseany

5. Connect to a properly rated, protected flammable, do not smoke or use an open

and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.

6. Children should never be permitted to
operate, or play in, with, or around this

dishwasher, manufacturer's recommendations.

9. Useonly detergents and rinse additives

accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is

flame during this process.

12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For

plastic items not so marked, check the

7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading 13. Do not tamper with controls.
items to be washed, sharp or pointed

items should be located with the handles 14. Always remove the door to the washing
up. Also, load sharp items so they are not compartment when removing an old

likely to damage the door seal. dishwasher from service or discarding it.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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USING YOUR DISHWASHER

HotWateris Essential LoadingYourDishwasher

For proper performance of your dishwasher, Seldom will households have identical dishes;
hot water is necessary to activate the the number and type of articles used will vary
dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food soils, daily. Your dishwasher is designed to be

Set your water heater to deliver 140°F water to flexible and accommodate a wide variety of
the dishwasher. If, for any reason, the dishes and utensils. The following instructions

temperature of the water being delivered by and pictures will help you become familiar
the water heater should be below 140°F, the with your dishwasher. With experience, you

AccuTemp TM Option on your dishwasher will will learn the best arrangement for your

heat the water until the proper temperature is particular needs.
reached.

To check water temperature, turn on the hot
water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water • Place all items on racks so they are separated

run into aglass until it is as hot as possible, and face the center to insure the water spray

then check with a candy or meat thermometer, will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not allow

If the temperature at the faucet is below 140°F items to extend out of the racks.
(60°C), have a qualified person raise the water • Make sure the movement of the upper and
heater thermostat setting, lower spray arms is not blocked by items

For more information, see page 11. hanging below the lower rack or tall articles

General Recommendations

in the upper rack.

Preparing Dishes • Insure the free flow of water to the detergent

• It is not necessary to rinse dishes before cup by not blocking it with 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

food. silverware basket or along the sides and back

• Foodsthat have been burned onto cooking
utensils will need to be scraped or soaked. • The wash tower rises through the center of

• Certain foods, such as mustard, mayonnaise, cleaning results, avoid blocking it or loading
lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings may tall articles next to it.

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

surface for a period of time. Therefore, it is

best to rinse these food soils off stainless steel

flatware unless the dishwasher is to be

operated soon after loading.

• If your dishwasher drains into a food waste
disposer, make certain the disposer is

completely empty before starting the
dishwasher to provide for proper draining.

of the racks.

the lower rack during the cycle. Forthe best

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Upper Rack Lower Rack

The upper rack isdesigned to hold glasses, Large dinner plates and other dishes may be

cups, saucers, small plates, bowls, etc. Bowls fit placed in any convenient location in the lower
securely in the back right half of the top rack. rack with soiled surfaces facing the center.

Small plates, such assalad plates or saucers,
can be loaded in front of the bowls, facing the loaded in the elevated area behind the wash
center. Glassesand cups of varying sizes can be tower.

loaded with flexibility in the center and left
side. If additional space is needed for loading
small plates, the left set of rack tines can also

be used.
When loading glassware, leave a small space

between each piece so they do not touch each
other during the wash cycle. Do not place
glasses over the tines. Instead, rest them
against the side of the rack or tines.

Small plates, saucers or shallow bowls may be

l

\ _ _ The back half of the lower rack can

accommodate either large dinner plates or two
parallel rows of smaller plates. The right side
has wider spacing to accommodate large
baking pans and bowls.

A fold-down shelf can be found on the left _/_

side of the upper rack. It will hold tall,
difficult-to-load items such as long-handled

spoons, wire whisks, spatulas and knives.
When the shelf isdown small glasses and
cups can be loaded underneath it. The shelf
can be raised to load taller glasses and mugs.

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The left side of the lower rack has a section of The silverware basket may be removed for ease
lift-out tines. When in place the tines will hold of loading or unloading.

plates of various sizes.

To remove the tines, press inward on the front articles such as measuring cups and spoons,

portion of the section and lift up to remove, small plastic items, baby spoons, etc. Lower

Use the covered section for small, lightweight

the cover to keep these items in place.

Wehe._[egr_l/:d,ceW_do_pdtsa,llr_te_is stUCshas

baking pans and casserole dishes can be
placed in this section.

Using Detergent and Rinse Aid
Detergent

Use only a powder or liquid detergent
designed for an automatic dishwasher. Never

use soap, laundry detergent or hand
dishwashing detergent in your dishwasher
as it will cause severe oversudsing. Usefresh
detergent and store it in a cool, dry place (not

under the kitchen sink).

RecommendedAmountto Use

The amount of detergent to use depends on

the water hardness (measured in grains per

u gallon--gpg) and the amount of soil on the

dishes. Generally detergent amounts should be

Flatware increased for harder water and heavier soil.

Too little detergent can result in poor cleaning,
Put flatware in the removable silverware hard water filming and spotting, and poor
basket, mixing knives, forks and spoons. To drying. Overuse of detergent (especially in

prevent them from nesting together, place chemically softened water) can cause
some handles up and some down. However, permanent etching (cloudiness) of glassware.
sharp or pointed items should always be For detergents with low phosphate content

loaded with the handles up. (8.7% or less)the usage level may have to be

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increased. The phosphate content is shown on Quick
the side of the box. Placethe proper amount of detergent in the

A basic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent Prewash cup only. Close the lid. The detergent
for each grain of water hardness (gpg). Use a will be dispensed immediately.
minimum of three teaspoons (one tablespoon) Rinse & Hold

in soft water. Referto the chart below. Do NOT use detergent with this cycle.
NOTE: When using Ultra dishwasher deter-

Rinse Aid

gents, follow the package recommen-
dations on the amount to use. Your Jenn-Air dishwasher features an automatic

rinse aid dispenser, located near the detergent

WATERHARDNESS* DETERGENTUSE dispenser on the door interior. Using a rinse

Soft (0-4 grains) 1-2 Tbs. aid improves drying results and reduces

(fill cup to first line) spotting and filming.

Medium (5-8 grains) 2-3 Tbs. To fill, turn dispenser cap counterclockwise to

(fill cup to second line) open. Remove cap and pour liquid rinse aid

Hard (9-12 grains) 3-4 Tbs. into the opening. Replace cap and turn

(fill cup to third line) clockwise.

*Yourlocalwaterutilitycantellyou theexactdegreeof The clear indicator in the center of the cap

hardnessofyourwatersupply.Inruralareas,yourstate changes from dark to light when the reservoir
universityextensionservicecantell you howto testyour is nearly empty. This indicates that it is time to

water hardness, refill the dispenser.

Forwater hardness over 12 grains, add
additional detergent (1 teaspoon for each
grain over 12) at the beginning of the main
wash portion of the cycle. (Open door, add
detergent to bottom of tub, close door and
dishwasher will continue through cycle.)

If water is 15 grains or harder, it will be
virtually impossible to get good results with

any dishwasher. The only solution is a

mechanical water softener to improve water
quality.

Adding Detergent F_ ..... _i_.......

Add Detergent to Dispenser Cup Just Before You

Normal or Heavy - ***_ _-_ _

Select the Cycle and Options. J . _

Placethe proper amount of detergent in both
the Prewash and Main Wash cups. Close the

lid. Detergent will be released automatically

into the prewash and main wash.

Light

Placethe proper amount of detergent in the

Main Wash cup only. Close the lid. The deter-

gent will be released automatically into the

main wash.

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What Can and Cannot be Washed the manufacturer, simply test-wash a small

item for several weeks before attempting to

Most tableware, cookware and silverware can wash an entire set.

be safely washed in your lenn-Air dishwasher. If

you have any doubts about a particular piece REMEMBER: It is the user's responsibility to

of dishware, check with the manufacturer to determine if dishware should be washed in a
see if it is dishwasher safe. If you cannot reach dishwasher.

Dishwasher Dishwasher

Safe? Special Information Material Safe? Special Information

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Yes, except High water temperature anq Pewter No High water temperatures
anodized detergents may affect finish, and detergent may

, aluminum Check cleaning instructions.

...... ...... discolor or pit finish.

..................................and some

cookware. No Cannot withstand high

water temperatures and

No, except Seasoning will be removed, detergents.

for Jenn-Air and iron will rust.

grill-rocks Yes Always check

(If labeled manufacturer's

Yes, except Always check manufacturer's "dishwasher recommendation before

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antique or recommendation before safe") washing. Plastics vary in

..... hand- washing. Antique hand ................... their capacity to withstand

painted painted or over-the-glaze high water temperatures

china, patterns may fade. Gold leaf and detergents.

may discolor. If in doubt,
test-wash a small item for Stainless Yes Run a Rinse & Hold Cycle

several weeks before Steel if not washing immedi-
washing an entire set. ately. Prolonged contact

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with foods containing

C_stal Yes, except salt, vinegar, milk

antique or products or fruit juicelightweight could damage finish.

delicate leaded crystal may etch
crystal, with repeated washings. Sterling Yes, except Run a Rinse & Hold Cycle

If in doubt, test-wash a those with if not washing immedi-
small item for several commercial ately. Prolonged contact

weeks before washing an "darkening". with food containing salt,

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entire set. Note: Do acid or sulfide (eggs,

not wash mayonnaise and seafood)

Yes, except Milkglass will yellow with with stainless could damage finish.

milkglass, repeated dishwasher steel or Commercial "darkening"

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.... washing. .......... copper, may be removed by

detergent.

Gotd_ No Will discolor.

Plated Tin No May rust.

No Always check manufac-

No Handles may be attached turer's recommendation

to the blade with adhesives before washing. Wood

Knives which may loosen if may warp, crack or

dishwasher washed, discolor.

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SELECTINGCYCLESAND OPTIONS/STARTING THEDISHWASHER

APPROX. APPROX.

CYCLE SETTING SEQUENCE CYCLE TIME WATER USE

RINSE& HOLD:

Use to rinse a relatively few soiled dishes Rinse 5 Min. 1.5 Gal.
which are to be held until the dishwasher

is full. PressRinse & Hold pad.

QUICK:
Use to quickly wash dusty or very lightly Wash / 4.5 Gal.

soiled dishes you wish to store or reuse 2 Rinses p --15 Min.

immediately. PressQuick pad.

_eat_D_y_-_L..... 35 Min. (Optional)

LIGHT:

Use for china and crystal and for loads PreWash 1 J

soil. Press Light pad. Main Wash 43 Min.

containing medium to light amounts of Rinse _J_ 7.5 Gal.

NORMAL:

Use for washing loads containing PreWash 1 9 Gal.
normally soiled dishes. This would 2 Rinses / 53 Min.

include dishloads with problem soils. Main Wash

PressNormal pad. 2 Rinses

HEAVY:

Use for loads with heavy or dried soils. PreWash _ 10.5 Gal.
Press Heavy pad. 2 Rinses

*The AccuTemp option may extend the main wash to heatthe water to proper temperature. The HEATING

DELAYindicatorwill light when the cycleisbeing extended due to low water temperature.

2 Rinses
E)ry 26 Min.

69 Min. + Heating Delay*

Dry -- 36 Min_

89 Min. + Heating Delay*

Main Wash 63 Min.
3 Rinses

Dry J_---- 36 Min.

J _99 Min. +He_mg Delay*

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Options: Cancel Heat Dry by pressing the pad again.

No heat will be provided, but the fan will still

AccuTemp operate.

Pressthe AccuTemp pad to insure the water is Cancelling the Heat Dry option on the Quick
heated to the proper temperature for best cycle will eliminate the dry portion entirely in
cleaning and drying results. A small indicator order to shorten the cycle. The load will need

light will glow when it is selected. If the to be towel dried.

water temperature is low, the main wash
will be extended and Heating Delay will Recalling/Changing Options

appear in the display.

Each option can be changed anytime the

Pressthe AccuTemp pad again to cancel this dishwasher is on and the door latched.
option. (Note: When the Quick cycle with Heat Dry is

This option is not available in the Quick or selected, options can be changed during the

Rinse & Hold cycles, first minute only.)

NOTE: Your dishwasher features an option

Sani recall which memorizes the option
Pressthe Sani pad to turn the heating

element on during all washes and rinses. Heat Dry isselected with a particular
A small indicator light will glow when it is cycle_ it will be recalled automatically
selected. The Sani option helps maintain

water temperature and improve drying results.
This option is not available for the Rinse & To Start Dishwasher:

selected with a cycle. For example, if

the next time that cycle is selected.

Hold cycle. NOTE: Run the water from the hot water tap

to clear the line of cold water before

Heat Dry starting.

Select this option to provide heat during the After loading close the door; press the door
fan dry cycle. This option provides faster until it latches.

drying. A small indicator light will glow when Turn the dishwasher on by firmly pressing

it is selected, the pad corresponding with the chosen

cycle. Pressing Heavy, Normal, Light, Quick

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or Rinse & Hold will start the dishwasher Delay:
(Note: The fill will begin after a brief pause). Pressing the Delay pad can delay or interrupt

The indicator light for the selected cycle any cycle from 10 minutes to 12 hours.
will glow. To delay a cycle, press the Delay pad, holding

it down until the desired amount of delay time

Display Window: appears in the display. When first pressed, 10
The display window tells what is happening in MIN. will appear and increase in 10 minute

the dishwasher. Phasesof the cycle and increments until 1 HOUR appears.
minutes remaining are displayed. Further increases in the delay time will be in

CycleSequence Indicator: one hour increments until 12 hours is reached.

The six segment vertical bar and words Select a cycle and dry option after choosing

represent the portions of the cycle to indicate the desired delay period. The dishwasher will
the phase of the cycle in progress--PRE- automatically start as soon as the delay time

WASH, WASH, RINSEor DRY.At the end of the expires.

dry phase, CLEAN will remain lit until the door DELAYwill remain in the display until the clock
is opened, has counted down. Delay can be cancelled by

Special Indicators: pressing the Delay pad a second time. The
RINSEDONLY - appears after a Rinse & Hold cycle selected will begin immediately.

cycle. This feature can also be used to temporarily

interrupt a cycle. The cycle will resume from

HEATING DELAY- appears when AccuTemp is the point of interruption when the delay time

selected and the water temperature is low.
The main wash is extended to heat the water runs out or when the Delay pad is pressed

to the proper temperature, again.

DELAY- appears when the Delay pad is Adding a Forgotten Item:
pressed to show the time length of the delay.

For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be

PF- appears when there has been a power added early in the cycle.

failure. Pressany pad to clear.

1. Unlatch the door and wait until the sound of

Special Functions: circulating water stops.

Drain/Off:

When the Drain/Off pad is pressed, 1 MIN. 3. Close the door and pause briefly before
will appear in the display and the dishwasher the point it was interrupted.

will drain for approximately 1 minute.
To cancel a cycle without draining, press the

Drain/Off pad twice. This will immediately

turn the dishwasher off.

2. Open the door and add the item.

latching the door. The cycle will continue at

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SPECIALTIPS

For Best Results • Select the Proper Cycle

• Hot Water is a Must The cycle needed depends on the amount of
Hot water dissolvesand activates the

dishwashing detergent, dissolvesgreaseon • Select Heat Dry
dishesand helps dry glassesspot-free. Make Forfaster drying select Heat Dry.

certain all loadsare washed in hot water.

Fourways to have a reliable hot water

supply... Water Conditions

1. Maintain a 140°F (60°C) water supply at • Hard Water Deposit
central water heater. To check water

temperature, refer to page 3.

2. If you choose to have your hot water build up on the dishes and interior surface of
below 140°F (60°C), it will be necessary dishwasher. You may first notice this as

to select the AccuTemp option to achieve "cloudy" glasses.
good results. AccuTemp will add heat

during the main wash and thermo- To determine if the film on the glasses is

statically check the water temperature. If due to hard water, soak a glass
the proper temperature is not reached approximately 15 minutes in undiluted

during the standard main wash time, white vinegar. Rinse and dry. If film is

HEATING DELAYwill appear in the display removed, it is due to hard water (if not

and the cycle will be delayed until the removed, see Soft Water Etching).
temperature is reached. To correct:

food soil. Seepage 8 for cycle descriptions.

If an unusual amount of calcium is in the

water, a lime film or deposit may eventually

3. Let the water from the hot water tap run 1. Increase the amount of detergent used

to clear the line of cold water before
selecting a cycle, hardness (see page 6).

4. Let the water heater recover if you have
recently done laundry. 2. Check the water temperature (see page

• Use Enough Detergent 3). For best results, it should be 140°F.
For proper soil removal and to prevent 3. Use a rinse aid to improve the sheeting

filming, etching and spotting, an adequate action of the water (see page 6).
amount of detergent must be used. We To remove film from dishwasher interior, try

recommend 1 teaspoon of detergent per one of the following:
grain of water hardness with a minimum of 1

tablespoon. Refer to page 6 on adding
detergent, scouring powder.

• Use a Rinse Aid 2. Start empty dishwasher on Rinse& Hold

Using a rinse aid improves drying results and 1/2 cup white vinegar to water. Allow
reduces spotting and filming. Seepage 6 for dishwasher to complete cycle. Do not

instructions on using a rinse aid. use detergent. Follow with a regular

• Load the Dishwasher Properly detergent wash.
To insure that all soiled surfaces get adequate 3. UseLime-A-Way according to

wash action, carefully follow the instructions manufacturer's directions.

for loading the dishwasher (pages 3-5). Make

sure nothing extends above or below the NOTE: To remove hard water film from
racks to interfere with the movement of the dishes, add dishes prior to step 3.
upper or lower spray arms.

according to the degree of water

1. Remove with a damp cloth and a mild

cycle. During fill, open door and add

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• Soft Water Etching EnergySaving Tips

If the cloudy film is not removed after You can help save energy if you:
soaking in vinegar (previous procedure),

then the condition is etching. This 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish-
permanent film occurs in unusual conditions washer uses the same amount of electricity

under which the surface of the glass is pitted and hot water as afully loaded machine.
or eroded. It is permanent. 2. Do not pre-rinse normally soiled dishes.

In the beginning stages, etching may be Select the correct cycle for the load and use
identified by a "rainbow" look--shades of the recommended amount of detergent for

blue, purple, brown or pink may be seen good washing results without hand rinsing.

when the glass is held at an angle to the 3. Load correctly for best washing results.

light. In advanced stages the surface of the Incorrect loading may cause poor washing
glassware appears frosted, spotted or cloudy, and the need to prewash all or part of the

Certain types of glassware will etch in any load.
dishwasher with the combination of soft 4. Use the Light cycle when dishes are lightly

water (especially mechanically softened), an soiled. It uses lesshot water and energy

excessiveamount of detergent, heat and pre- than other cycles.
rinsing. There is no relationship to the cost or

quality of the glass. 5. Fan dry dishes (without heat) when you

don't need a rapid drying cycle. Allow

To prevent: longer drying times (overnight).

1. Adjust the amount of detergent to the

degree of water hardness (see page 6). 6. Useyour dishwasher during off-peak hours.

2. Lower the water temperature to 140°F heavy usage of energy at certain times of

(see page 3). day. Check with your utility company to see

3. Avoid using the Heat Dry drying option.

Local utilities recommend this to avoid

if off-peak rates exist.

4. Do not manually pre-rinse dishes before

loading in dishwasher. Pre-rinsing prior to Caring for the Dishwasher
loading to remove all food soil aggravates The interior is normally self-cleaning.

etching. Occasionally check the bottom of the

• Rust dishwasher tub and clean out pieces of food
Sometimes the dishes or the interior of the

dishwasher may turn a brown, red or black Periodically clean the bottom edge of the
color if iron or manganese is in the water. To dishwasher door liner. Food and liquids drip

remove discoloration from the dishwasher onto this area when the dishwasher is loaded.
interior, dishes and glassware (no metal If you notice an odor in your dishwasher, it

items): may be due to a strong "chemical" or chlorine

1. Select a rust removing compound, such odor from the dishwasher detergent. Using a
as RoVer RustRemover. It isavailable from different detergent, especially a lemon scented

dealers by using Part No. 057961. one, will probably eliminate the odor. In some

2. Start empty dishwasher on Rinse & Hold strong. Purchase a fresh package and see if it is
or rinse portion of the cycle. During fill, better. Lastly, if the dishwasher is run only

open the door and add 1/2 cup RoVer every couple of days, an odor may develop.

Rust Remover to the water. Allow the

dishwasher to complete the cycle, food soil that may cause an odor.

3. Follow with a detergent wash.

The only permanent solution is to install
special filters which can remove iron and 1. Placebaking soda in both sides of the

manganese from the water, detergent dispenser. Select the Light cycle

which may collect there.

instances the smell of the rinse aid may be

Use the Rinse & Hold cycle daily to remove any

To remove an odor, try one of the following:

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and let the dishwasher run for about 20 Changing Panels
minutes. Stop the dishwasher by unlatching

the door and let stand overnight. Then, Your Jenn-Air dishwasher comes with reversible

restart the dishwasher by latching the door panel inserts which are pre-assembled at the

and let it complete the cycle, factory. This enables you to select the color you

2. Select the Light cycle and let the dishwasher choose another color at a later date.
fill with water. Then open the door and

pour 1/4 cup of chlorine bleach into the TO Change Panels:
bottom of the dishwasher. Latch the door A. Remove three screws holding the metal

and let the dishwasher complete the cycle, trim strip on one side of the door. Take note
Do not use detergent, of how the trim comes off.

Clean the control panel and front panel with a B. Grasping the lower part of the door panels,

soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do bow panels out carefully at the bottom

not useany abrasive powders or cleaning pads. while sliding panels far enough to clear the

want before your dishwasher is installed or

Winter Storage flange on the trim strip which was not

removed and remove panels.

CAUTION:To protect against rupture of fill

valve, BESUREthe water lines leading to the

dishwasher, are well protected against facing out.

freezing. D. Place door panels (notched side up) behind

1. Run dishwasher through a cycle using the metal trim at the bottom of the door.
detergent. If an odor remains, repeat using Bow the panels so they fit behind the

baking soda in the dispenser cup or adding control panel at the top.
1/4 cup of chlorine bleach in the bottom of E. Slide the panels under the side metal trim

tub. Clean the bottom edge of the door and which was not removed. To do this, it will

front lip of the tub with a baking soda and be necessary to compress the backing
water solution, behind the colored panels.

2. Turn the water supply off and drain the F. Reinstall the metal trim which was removed
dishwasher (pressthe Drain/Off pad). earlier. To do this, start by inserting the tip

Repeat this procedure to remove as much end of the trim strip behind the control

water as possible, panel. Align the holes and replace the three

3. Disconnect the electrical supply, screws.

4. Placea pan under the drain outlet. G. The lower accesspanel is held by four
Disconnect the valve at the inlet and outlet screws (two above the panel and two

and drain the water into the pan. Leave the below). With these removed, the panel may
dishwasher disconnected, be removed to make it easy to change

C. Arrange panels so the desired color is

5. Placethe pan under the drain outlet, panel colors.
Disconnect the flexible tubing from the H. With the lower access panel removed,
pump and drain the water into the pan. remove the four screws along the bottom
Repeat the procedure at the upper hose of panel and remove the trim which holds

outlet. Leave both hoses disconnected, the panels. Once the desired panel isfacing

out, replace the trim, and reinstall the panel

6. Prop the door open. to the dishwasher.

To restore service, reconnect the fill valve and

connect both sides of the pump module. Turn
on the electricity and water supply. Select a

wash cycle and let the dishwasher complete

the cycle. Check connections to make sure
they are water tight, your local Jenn-Air dealer.

Use care when changing panels to be certain

you are not injured on sharp edges and that

the panels are not damaged. If you have any
questions concerning changing panels, contact

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BEFOREYOU CALL FOR SERVICE

Check these points if your Does not dry properly
dishwasher... • Be sure the Heat Dry option is selected.
Leaves food soil on dishes • Use a rinse aid.

• Check to see that the water heater is set to • Check to see that the water heater is set to
deliver 140°F water at the faucet, deliver 140°F water at the faucet nearest

• Turn on hot water at kitchen sink before the dishwasher. Run water and check
running the dishwasher to be certain that temperature with a candy thermometer.

hot water is entering the first wash cycle. • Increase detergent use according to water

• Selectthe AccuTemp option, hardness.

• Check water hardness. For extreme hard . Check for improper loading and do not

water conditions it may be necessary to overload. Dishes should not nest together.

install a mechanical water softener. • Plastic items have a porous surface and

• Usethe amount of detergent tend to hold water. Towel drying may be
recommended for your water hardness, required.
and be sure it is put in the dispenser as • Glasses, cups, etc., with concave bottoms
directed previously, will hold water.

• Usefresh high phosphate detergent that is • When using the Quick cycle without Heat
not caked. Store detergent in cool, dry Dry, towel drying is required.

place. Stains or discolors dishes

• Select proper cycle for soil level of dish
load. they rub against other things. Load

• Besure dishes are loaded properly with properly.
nothing blocking the path of the wash

arms, center spray nozzle or detergent yellow or brown film on dishes. You may
dispenser, desire to have a special filter installed in the

• Check for nesting of dishes that prevents water supply line, or periodically use RoVer

water from reaching all surfaces. Rust Remover (see Water Conditions,

• Check to make sure glassesare not loaded pages 11-12).

• Aluminum utensils can leave marks when

• Iron deposits in the water can leave a

over prongs. Cycle takes too long- (Heating Delay

Leaves glassware cloudy or spotted light stays on)

• Adjust the detergent amount to your water • The AccuTemp option has been selected

hardness asdescribed earlier in this book. which will extend the cycle to heat water

Avoid overuse or underuse of detergent, thermostatically.

• Check to see that the water heater isset to • Check to see that the water heater is set to
deliver 140°F water at the faucet nearest deliver 140°F water.

the dishwasher. Avoid extremely high or
low tem peratu res. "Clean" remains on

• Usea rinse aid such asJet-Dry or Crystal • "Clean" stays lit until the door is opened.
Clear.

• Do not pre-rinse dishes before loading
them into the dishwasher.

• Referto Water Conditions for more
information (pages 11-12).

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE (continued) Detergent cup did not empty completely

• Check to see that the cycle has been

Seems noisy completed.

• Water circulation noise is normal. • Besure dispenser is not blocked from wash

• Humming during drain is normal.

• Dishes may not be loaded properly. Dishes • Besure dispenser is not wet when
should not be touching one another, detergent is added.

• Wash arm may be hitting an item when • Make sure large items placed in the front
rotating. Load items so nothing blocks the right corner of upper rack are not blocking

wash arm.

• Chopping or grinding noise may be heard

during the cycle when the internal food place.
disposer is chopping food. Leaks

• Detergent cup lid hits door liner when • Check to see that the dishwasher is level as

dishwasher door isopened at end of cycle described in the Installation Instructions.
and is normal. • Sudscan cause the unit to overflow so

• Installation (location, flooring, cabinetry, measure detergent carefully. Try another
etc.) can affect noise level, brand of detergent. Use only detergents

• Water valve hiss during fill is normal, designed for automatic dishwashers.

Does not run properly/Won't fill

• Besure door istightly closed and latched.

• Check to see that water is turned on. Has an odor

action.

the detergent cup.

• Usefresh detergent. Store in dry, cool

• Make sure you follow directions on how to
add a forgotten item.

• The cycle is not properly selected. Be sure • Soiled dishes held too long in the
the cycle pad is completely depressed, dishwasher can create an odor, therefore

• Cycle will start with drain, we recommend using the Rinse & Hold

• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse cycle.
box. • Dishwashers will have a "new" smell when

• Inlet hose may be kinked, first installed. (Refer to pages 12-1 3,

• Water inlet valve may be clogged with "Caring for the Dishwasher")
sediment and in need of cleaning. "Does not drain properly")

Does not drain properly Chips dishware

• Check to seethat the cycle has been
completed. • Besure dishes are loaded according to the

• The dishwasher may be at a pause from the wash action.
between cycles which is normal.

• Drain hose may be kinked, antique china and crystal in the

• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse dishwasher.
box. Reset if necessary. • Do not load glasses over rack tines, or

• Food is backing up in the pipes at the sink. allow to touch each other.
If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be • Do not overload.

sure to run the disposer regularly.

• Some water is normal and keeps sealsfrom

drying.

• Dishwasher not draining properly. (See

instructions sothey do not strike together

• We do not recommend washing fine

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DISHWASHERWARRANTY

Full One Year Warranty

Any part which fails in normal home use during the first year after the date of original retail purchase, will be repaired or

replaced free of charge.

Limited Two Year Warranty

Any part which fails in normal home use during the second year from the date of original retail purchase, will be repaired

or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.

Limited Five Year Warranty on Wash System and Solid State Controls

Any parts of the system including the complete power module assembly, center spray nozzle, spray arms, top wash arm
hose, motor, AND--on Computer Touch Control Models only--any microprocessor and touch pad assemblies which fail

in normal home use during the second through the fifth year from the date of original retail purchase, will be repaired or
replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.

Limited Five Year Rack Warranty (Available on Select Models)
Should the Duralon TM coated racks rust during the five year period starting from the date of original retail purchase, repair

or replacement will be made free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.

FULL TWENTY Year Warranty Against Leaks on Dishwasher Tub and Door Liner

Should a water leak develop in the tub or door liner in normal home use during the TWENTY YEARperiod starting from
the date of original retail purchase, repair or replacement of the tub and/or door liner will be made FREEOF CHARGE.
These full warranties and the limited warranties apply when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada.

Appliances located elsewhere are covered by the limited warranties only, which include parts which fail during the first
year.

Canadian Residents

This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association

unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada.

To Receive Warranty Service

First: Call or write the JENN-AIR dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or the authorized service firm

designated by the dealer.

Ifyou have moved from the selling dealer's service area call or write any authorized JENN-AIR dealer or
authorized service firm at your new location. Check the telephone directory yellow pages to identify the
dealer or service firm in your area.

Second: Should your contact with the dealer or the service firm fail to satisfactorily resolve the problem, contact the

manager of the dealership or the manager of the service firm for assistance.

Third: Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service from one of the above or need help in identifying an

authorized service firm write MAYCOR Appliance Parts and Service Company, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN

37311, and arrangements for warranty service will be made. If the problem isurgent, call MAYCOR at

[phone].

When contacting MAYCOR be sure to include the model and serial number of your appliance, the name

and address of the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance and the date of purchase.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Should you still have a problem, write to: Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago,
Illinois 60606. MACAP is an industry sponsored but independent group of consumer experts who receive and act on

complaints from appliance owners.
NOTE: When writing about an unsolved service problem, please include the following information:

(a) Your name, address and telephone number;
(b) Model number and serial number (found on the upper left corner of the tub opening) of your appliance;
(c) Name and address of your dealer and date the appliance was bought;
(d) A clear description of the problem you are having;

(e) Water hardness, detergent brand and amount, water temperature, and cycle used.

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