Jenn-Air JDB3910 User Manual

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

Safety Instructions .................. I

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

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

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

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

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

Controls At A Glance .............. 4-5

Cycles ........................... 4

Options .......................... 4

Indica tot Lights ................... 4

Operating Tips ...................... 5

Starting the Dishwasher ............. 5

Adding a Forgotten Item ............ 5

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

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

Storage .................... 5

What Can & Cannot Be Washed ....... 6

Common Questions & Answers ...... 6-7

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Congratulations on your choice of a Jenn-Air dishwasher!
Before you use your new appliance, please read this guide I _ appliahce has Ken properly _unded tOavoid_S=

Youwill find instructions on the proper operation ,[ sibi_

carefully.
and maintenance of your new dishwasher. [ Pe_a! Safet_/llS_ctiOns bel;oreyou st_ tO use

Please record the date of

purchase,

model,

and serial num-

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ber in the spaces provided below. Model and serial num-

bers can be found in the upper left of the tub opening. If you have questions, write us (include your model, serial

number and phone number) or call:

Date of Purchase
Model Number Jenn-Air Customer Assistance

Maytag Appliances Sales Company

Serial Number Attn: CAIR ®Center

P.O. Box 2370

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-I100 USA and CANADA

1-800-688-2080 TTY USA (for deaf, hearing

impaired or speech impaired)
Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time

Internet: http://www.jenuair.com

Important Safety Instructions

Products with a(_)label have been listed with Underwriter's 8. Do not touch the heating element on the bottom of the
Laboratories, Inc. Those with a CSA tag have been listed tub during or at the completion of a cycle. It will be

with Canadian Standards Association. Nevertheless, as hot.
with any other equipment using electricity and moving 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed for an

parts, there is a potential hazard, automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry deter-

[ gent, or hand washing detergent in your dishwasher.

basic precautions; inc!ading t_ fo_0wing Keep these products out of reach of children.

...... ..... ..... ,, : • 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish racks of

I. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher, the dishwasher.

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. 11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-

3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before duced in a hot water system that has not been used for

attempting to service, two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. If the

hot water system has not been used for such a period,

4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and back

turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow

must be enclosed and the front panels must be attached from each for several minutes. This will release any
before electrical power is applied to the dishwasher, accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,

Refer to the installation instructions for proper ground- do not smoke or use an open flame during this process.
ing procedures. 12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher

5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so
supply circuit to avoid electrical overload, marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.

6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or play 13. Do not tamper with controls.
in with, or around this dishwasher.

14. Always remove the door to the washing compartment

7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to be when removing an old dishwasher from service or dis-
washed, sharp or pointed items should be located with carding it.

the handles up. Also, load sharp items so they are not
likely to damage the door seal. 15. Use caution when unloading the dishwasher. Dishes will

be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle has completed.

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.ffLoading the Dishwasher (cont.)

Removable Utensil Basket ,

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

some with handles down. Load knives, handles up, through spoons and plastic

the slots in the covered section (when closed), measuring spoons
Be sure that thin, finely pointed items do not extend through should be placed in the

covered section of the

the basket. This could block the lower wash arm.

basket forwashing.

Dishwashing Essentials

Hot Water

For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is I wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open it slowly
necessary. The incoming water tem_rature should be I and add detergent to the bottom of the tub.

120-140° F (49,60 ° C) to properly activate the deter- I

gent and melt greasy food soils, I If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficult to

_ _ _ : : ;, . . 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 itrun 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 rge n t For Heavy 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.
ness* (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the

amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent results in Rin se A i d

poor cleaning, hard water fdming/spotting and poor drying. Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces
Too much detergent can cause permanent etching/cloudi- spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the

ness. dishwasher interior.

As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water
hardness. In soft water, a minimum of 3 teaspoons is rec- Yourdishwasher features an automatic rinse aid dispense

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 allow:

Soft (0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons you to see if there is rinse aid in the reservoir. When th_

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

Check the dispenser monthly.

*Your local water utilit)' 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 intc

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