Jenn-Air JDB8700AWS4, JDB8200AWS4 Owner’s Manual

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In an effort to conserve natural resources, this dishwasher includes a condensed User Guide. A complete User Guide can
be downloaded at www.jennair.com/manuals. The model number is located on a label in the tub along the left outer
edge.

Register your dishwasher at www.jennair.com.

In Canada, register your dishwasher at www.jennair.ca.

Para una version de estas instrucciones en espa#ol, visite www.jennair.com.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

This is the safety alert symbol.
These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

[] Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. [] Do not tamper with controls.
[] Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
[] Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a

dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.

[] When loading items to be washed:

1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the
door seal; and

2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of
cut-type injuries.

[] Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked

"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so

marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.

[] Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after

use.

[] Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are

properly in place.

[] Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of

the dishwasher.

[] To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or

on the dishwasher.

[] Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a

hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system
has not been used for such a period, before using the

dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes. This will release any

accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame during this time.

[] Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment

when removing an old dishwasher from service or
discarding it.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS

For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for
electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding

plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet

that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

Your dishwasher has the latest
technology in dishwasher filtration.

This filtration system minimizes sound
and optimizes water and energy
conservation while providing superior
cleaning.

The filter system consists of two parts,
an upper filter assembly and lower

filter.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your

dishwasher without filters properly installed. Be sure lower filter is
securely inplace and upper filter assembly is locked into place. If upper
assembly turns freely, it is not locked into place.

Lower Filter

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if
you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

• For a permanently connected dishwasher:
The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and

connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
the dishwasher.

Energy efficiency is gained by extending cycle time and
reducing the amount of wattage and water used during your
dishwasher's cycle. For exceptional cleaning, cycles are
longer due to the soak and pauses. Several models contain
an optical water sensor used to determine water and energy
consumption for great cleaning performance.

Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as
driving a car slower saves on gas. Your first cycle will run longer to
calibrate the optical water sensor.

Press startftesum÷ every time
you add a dish,

FiJter maintenance

The filters may need to be cleaned when:

• Visible objects or soils are on upper
filter assembly.

• Dishes feel gritty to the touch.

See "Filtration System" in full User Guide for
complete removal and maintenance

schedule.
IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush,

scouring pad, etc., as they may damage the
filters.

Rinse filter under running water until soils are
removed. If you have hard to remove soils or
calcium deposits from hard water, a soft
brush may be required.

#tying o Rinse Aid is essential°

You must use a drying agent such as
a rinse aid for good drying
performance. Rinse aid along with
the Precision Dry_option will provide
best drying and avoid excessive

moisture in dishwasher interior.

IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for
adding a dish, even during the Delay Hours option), I

START/RESUME must be pressed each time.
Push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing

START/RESUME. If door is not closed within
3 seconds, the start button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard,
and cycle will not start.

Repeat Lest Cycle

Recommended detergent

The United States and Canada

have passed a restriction limiting

the amount of phosphorus

(phosphates) in the household
dishwasher detergents to no
more than 0.5%, where previous
detergents contained 8.7%. Major

manufacturers have reformulated

their dishwasher detergent for
this change in detergents as

another step in eco-conscious
awareness. With these recent

changes it is recommended to use tablets and packs for convenience

and improved performance.

10 )lace load - upper rack 10place load - lower rack

12 place load - upper rack 12place load - lower rack

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard
items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.

• Make sure when dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking
detergent dispenser.

• Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown in the graphics above. This will
improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest dish surface
downward, allowing space for water to flow up through rack and

between dishes.
Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.

Place plastics, small plates and glasses in upper rack.
Wash only items marked "dishwasher safe."
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes

so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items
are secured in racks.

When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down
and avoid "nesting" as shown. If your silverware does not fit into the
designated slots, flip covers up and mix silverware types to keep
them separated.

Use slots in the covers
and suggested loading

patterns to keep your
silverware separated for

optimum wash. (See
illustration, right.)

3.Add #etergent

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle.
Do not use detergent.

• Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just
before starting a cycle.

• Fresh automatic dishwasher j_
detergent results in better

cleaning. Store tightly closed
detergent container in a cool, dry
place.

Prerneasured Detergents

Many detergents now come in
premeasured forms (gel packs,
tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for all hardness and
soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in main compartment

and close lid.
Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been proven better

than powder, liquid or gel detergents at reducing filming on dishes.
Using tablets and packs over time will start to reduce or eliminate white

film. Also, by using a rinse aid you can minimize repeat buildup of white
film.

Powder and Gels

• The amount of detergent to use depends on:
How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads require

more detergent.
The hardness of the water - If you use too little detergent in hard

water, dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical water
softener water and some city water]

Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon) [well water

and some city water]

• Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section of
the dispenser. Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed.

NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types.

4°Add Rinse Aid

Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior
will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform

as well without rinse aid.
Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry

as spots or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing
water to drain off of dishes after final rinse.

To add rinse aid, turn the
dispenser cap to "Refill" and lift

off. Pour rinse aid into the opening
until indicator level is at "Full."

Replace dispenser cap and turn
to "Lock." Make sure cap is fully

locked.

NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting will give good
results.

• Check water hardness level to ensure no rings
or spots on your dishware before adding rinse
aid or adjusting the factory setting.

• If you are experiencing poor drying
performance, you may want to try a higher
setting.

Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser to
change rinse aid setting.

EINSE AID Ih _____________,,,,__

Full
Add

5,$÷1÷et a Cycle eyeles vary

by eeel}

Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as
driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is approximately
21/2hours, but can take less or more time to complete depending on

selections.

oSeleet Options {options vary

by eeel}

You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. If you
change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option. Not all
options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is selected for a
given cycle, the lights will flash.

7,Start er Resume a @yeJ÷

NOTE: Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the
water is hot. Turn off water.

• Push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/
RESUME. If door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start indicator

will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and cycle will not start.

IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish,
even during the Delay Hours option), the START/RESUME button must
be pressed each time.

• Press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in
the previous wash cycle.

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.

The most advanced and versatile cycle. Sensor Wash cycle Light to Medium 110 150 3.8 (14.5)

Sensor senses the load size, soil amount, and toughness of soil, to Tough/Baked-On 125 190 5.0 (19.1 )

| Wash adjust the cycle for optimal cleaning using only the amount of

water and energy needed. Heavy 125 190 7.7 (29.0)

Use for hard-to,clean, heavily soi!ed pots, pans, casseroles; and Heavy/Baked,On 140 205 7.9 (30.0)

This cycle is recommended to completely wash a full load of Light 110 150 2.8 (10.5)

I Normal normally soiled dishes. Selecting this cycle will default to the Medium 110 150 4.0 (15.0)

Wash options recommended for normal amounts of food soil. The

energy label is based on this cycle. Heavy 125 190 7.7 (29.0)

Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal. Light to Medium 105 145 4.2(15.2)

When you need fast results, the 1 Hour Wash will clean dishes All soil levels 58 63 6.2 (23.5)

I 1Hour using slightly more water and energy. Select the Precision Dry_

Wash or Precision Dry®+ option to speed drying times (adds

approximately 27 to 35 minutes to the 1 Hour Wash cycle).

Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and si!verware that wi!l not be All soil levels 17 20 2,4 (9,0)

| washed right away. ..............................................................................................

On y Do n0t Use detergent!

Raisesthemainwashtemperatureto HeavyWash

|

Sound On/Off - 3 Sec

_1 Steam I steam before fina! rinse to he!p enhance SensorWash temperature from lO5°F 10-1491

Finish shine fimsh and reduce glass spots: Normal Wash (4! C) to !40 F(60 C),

Sanitize accordance with National Sanitation

|- Foundation (NSF)/ANSI Standard 184 for

l I For added convenience, use for washing a Available Slightly faster wash for -7 -30 0

Top Rack small load of dishes in the top rack to help with any smaller loads

Precision

| Dry +

Precision use of rinse aid wi!! provide the best drying with any e!ement at the end of the

I Dry I performance, P!astic items are less like!y to cycle except wash cycle to speed

4 Hour off-peak electrical hours. Select a wash cycle with any

I De ay and options. Press 4 Hour Delay. Press cycle

Control Avoids unintended use of the dishwasher between cYCles, or cycle and option changes during a cycle:

Lock

| _ will stay on for a short time, indicating that it is activated, and a!l buttons are disabled. If you press any button while your d shwasher
_: socked, the ghtfashes3tmes The d shwasher door can st beopenedicosedwh ethecontrosare ocked

_.ontrol lock - 3 bec _ •

Contro • .......

| . . NOTE: f your model requires you to press and hold 4 Hour Delay to lock the controls the Control Locked LED will be on or off to

LOCK indicate if the Control Lock is active or noL

Hold] Sec

improvecleaningforloadscontainingtough, NormalWash

baked-on food. Sensor Wash

Raises the temperature with the power of Heavy Wash Raises main wash 78 100 0,3.9

• • • o o o • • /

Sanitizes dishes and glassware in

Residential Dishwashers. Certified
residential dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments. The San!

indicator indicates at the end of the cycle
whether the Sanitize option was successfully
completed. If the indicator does not activate,
it is probably due to the cycle being
interrupted.

keep the kitchen c0ntinuously Cleanl cycle
Dries dishes with heat and afan. This option Available Uses the heating 44 51 0

with the use of rinse aid will provide the best with any element, vents and a fan
drying performance. Plastic items are less cycle except to speed drying times.
likely to deform when loaded in the top rack. Rinse Only Precision Dry% option
Turn Precision Dry®+ option off for an air dry. defaults to On when any

Dries dishes with heat, This option with the Available Activates the heating 52 52 0

deform when loaded in the top rack. Turn Rinse Only drying times. Precision
Precision Dry®off for an air dry. Dr_ defau!ts t0 ON

Runs the dishwasher at a later time or during Available

START/RESUME. Close the door firmly.
NOTE: Anytime the door is opened (such as,

to add a dish), the START/RESUME button
must be pressed again to resume the delay

countdown.

Toturn on Lock' press and hold CONTROL LOCK oi4 HOUR DELAY(depending on m0de!)f0r 3 second& The Conti0i E0ck light

To turnoff Lock, press and hold CONTROL LOCK or 4 HOUR DELAY(depending on model) for3 seconds: The light turns off.

Heavy Wash Increased the main 53 73 0- 3.0

Normal Wash wash temperature from (0 - 11.2)
Sensor Wash 105°F (41°C) to 140°F

Raises the main wash
temperature from 105°F

(41°C) to 140°F (60°C).

steam c ean before
rinsing, finn! rinse

temperature140°F

(60°C) to 155°F (68°C) ..........................

(60°C) and the final
rinse from 140°F (60°C)
to 155°F (68°C).

cycle is selected except
for 1 Hour Wash.

when any cyc!e is
selected except for

1Hour Wash.
Delays the start of a 240 240

cycle up to 4 hours.

22 40 0 - 3.0

(0- 11.2)

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