Jenn-Air JDB3010AWE, JDB3010AWN, JDB3010AWT User Manual

C"aHe o{ ontents

For Future Assistance ................ 1

Safety Instructions .................. 1

Loading the Dishwasher ............ 2-3

Dishwashing Essentials .............. 3

Hot Water ........................ 3

Detergent ........................ 3

Rinse Aid ........................ 3

Operating Tips ...................... 4

Starting the Dishwasher ............. 4

Adding a Forgotten Item ............ 4

Controls At A Glance ................ 4

What Can & Cannot Be Washed ....... 5

Care & Cleaning ................... 5

In terior/Exterior ................... 5

Door Panel Inserts ................. 5

Common Questions od Answers ...... 6-7

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General Recommendations

• Don't Prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or large • Place all items in the racks so they are separated and

food particles, facing center.

• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the • Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at

disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher, an angle to maximize space.

• Scrape off tomato-based food soils (see page 5). • Load items so they do not rest over the top of the wash

• Remove certain foods (such as mustard, mayonnaise, tower.

lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from stainless • Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not
steel flatware as soon as possible. These foods may allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in contact
with the surface for an extended period of time.

Recommended Loading

For best dishwashing results follow these guidelines to determine the best arrangement for your items.

Upper Rack

Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, small
plates, bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc. can be

loaded in this rack. Do not load glasses over the tines.

Correct Incorrect

Tine in

out

Lower Rack

A variety of large items such as dinner plates, mixing bowls, pots and pans and baking dishes can be loaded in this rack.

Tall items such as bakeware and large platters can be
placed on the left side or across the back of this rack.

Back

Loading the Dishwasher (cont.)

Removable Utensil Basket

For best cleaning results, prevent items from nesting togeth- Small, lightweight items
er by placing some items in the basket with handles up and like baby spoons and plas-

some with handles down. Load knives, handles up, through tic measuring
the slots in the covered section (when closed), should be placed in the cov-

ered section of the basket for

Be sure that thin, finely pointed items do not extend through washing.
the basket. This could block the lower wash arm.

Dishwashing Essentials

Hot Water

For optimal cleaning and drying resultsi hot water is wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open it slowly

necessary. The incoming water temperature should be and add detergent to the bottom of the tub.
120-140 ° F (49-60 ° C) to properly activate the deter- If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficult to

gent and melt greasy food soils, achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution is

a mechanical water softener to improve water quality,

To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts
water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a glass from the damage that hard water deposits can cause.

in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass and
check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If the tern- Detergent Placement
perature is below 120° F (49° C), have a qualified person The recommended amount of detergent is the per cup

raise the water heater thermostat setting, dosage. Do not divide this amount between cups. Each line
Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water faucet in the detergent cup represents 3 teaspoons. Add detergent

and let it run until the water is hot. This assures that the ini- just before starting the cycle and close the cover. The deter-
tial fill of water is hot. gent automatically dispenses.

D e t e r g e n t ForHeavy or Normal Wash, place the recommended

amount of detergent in both the PRE WASH and MAIN

Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an auto- WASH cups.
matic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool,

dry place (not under the sink). Light Wash requires detergent in the MAIN WASH cup

only.

Recommended Amount Do not use detergent with Rinse Only. Leave the detergent

The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hard- cup lid open when running Rinse Only.

hess* (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the

amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent results in Ri n s e A i d

poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor drying. Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces]

TOOness.mUchdetergent can cause permanent etching/cloudi- dishwasherSp°ttingandinterior.filming,and reduces moisture left on the
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water

hardness. In soft water, a minimum of 3 teaspoons is rec- Your dishwasher features an automatic rinse aid dispenser
ommended, located near the detergent cups in the door.

Water Hardness* Detergent Amount per Cup The clear window in the center of the dispenser cap allows
Soft (0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons you to see if there is rinse aid in the reservoir. When the

Medium (4-9 gpg) 4-9 teaspoons window is colored, there is rinse aid in the dispenser. When
Hard (10-12 gpg) 10-12 teaspoons the window becomes clear, it is time to refill the dispenser.

Check the dispenser monthly.

*Yourlocal water utility or state university extension service can

tell you the degree of water hardness in your area. To add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn the cap counterclock-

wise to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid into

For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1 tea-

the opening. Replace the cap and turn it clockwise.

spoon for each gpg above 12) to the beginning of the main