Magic Chef DU4J User Manual

DISHWASHING GUIDE (DU4J)

O_FSTART

SCRUB WASH HEAT OFF

DRY

RINSE & HO_D

How to Operate Your New Dishwasher

STEP 1. Load the dishwasher according to the instructions on pages 5-7.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. See page 4. Use rinse aid to help prevent spotting and filming

and to improve drying results. See page 5.
STEP 3. Select the appropriate cycle. Refer to the chart below for additional information.
STEP 4. Select/deselect heating options. Press the door until it latches and start the dishwasher. The cycle will

begin with a drain prior to filling.

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

Super Scrub Cycle ] _ I [ i I I i ] I H_ I _ I _ ] I i I I _ [ ] OIF-CT-I__[---ff_F-Z2--]_[---_-I_C--ff-I_F---ffT_F------I_F----_

For heavily soiled dishes, pots and pans.

Cycle Time: Approx. 66 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 11 gallons

For normally soiled dishes.
Cycle Time: Approx. 56 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 9.5 gallons

Short Wash

For turnaround of lightly soiled dishes. _____]_]__

Select a Normal Wash Cycle and turn dial

to Short Wash.

Cycle Time: Approx. 36 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 4.5 gallons

Rinse&Hold ____--_

For rinsing a few dishes until full.
Cycle Time: Approx. 13 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 3 gallons

Heating Options:

DRYING HEAT. Available on all cycles except Rinse & Hold. Add 30 minutes to the cycle times listed above.
HEAT OFF. Drying Heat is turned off.

CONTENTS Write your model and serial numbers in the spaces

provided below. You'll find them on the data label

Cycle Description .............................................................. 1 located on the upper left corner of the door frame.

For Future Reference ......................................................... 2 Use this information for any correspondence or

service calls concerning your dishwasher.

Energy Saving Tips ........................................................... 2

ModelNumber

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

Using Your Dishwasher ................................................... 4

Hot Water .................................................................... 4 SerialNumber

Detergent ..................................................................... 4

Rinse Aid ..................................................................... 5

Preparing the Dishes .................................................. 5 Date of Purchase

Loading the Dishwasher ....................................... 5-7

Convertible Dishwasher Connection ............................. 7

WARNING- To avoid possible electrical

What Can and Cannot be Washed .................................. 8 shock, check with the installer to make

sure the appliance has been praperly

Care and Cleaning ............................................................. 9

grounded. In addition, be sure to read

Storing Your Dishwasher ................................................. 9 the IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS on page 3 before starting

Changing Color Panels ..................................................... 9

to use this dishwasher.

The Problem Solver ................................................... 10-12

If You Need Service ......................................................... 12

Warranty ...........................................................................13 ENERGY SAVING TIPS

• Operate the dishwasher only when it's full. Running
a half-full dishwasher uses the same amount of

electricity and hot water as a full dishwasher.

FOR FUTURE • Always select the shortest cycle possible for the

REFERENCE... amount of food soil. See page 1.

• Load correctly for best results. See pages 5-7.

Before operating your dishwasher, please read this
book carefully. It is designed to help you operate and * Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours. Ask

maintain your new dishwasher properly. Keep it your local utility company for off-peak rates.
handy for answers to your questions.

IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Products with a (_) label have been listed with the 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed
Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.--those with a CSA for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap,

tag have been listed with Canadian Standards laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in
Association. Nevertheless, as with any other your dishwasher. Keep these products out of the

equipment using electricity and moving parts, there is reach of children.
a potential hazard. When using your dishwasher, 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish

follow basic precautions, including the following: racks of the dishwasher.

1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function, produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is

3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before
explosive. If the hot water system has not been

attempting to service, used for such a period, turn on all hot water

4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and faucets and let the water flow from each for

back must be enclosed, and the front panels must several minutes. This will release any accumulated
be attached before electrical power is applied to hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not

the dishwasher. Refer to the installation smoke or use an open flame during this process.
instructions for proper grounding procedures.

12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked

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

recommendations.

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

7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to 14. Always remove the door to the washing
be washed, sharp or pointed items should be compartment when removing an old dishwasher

located with the handles up. Also, load sharp from service or discarding it.
items so they are not likely to damage the door

seal.

8. Be careful not to touch the heating element on the
bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a

cycle. It may be hot.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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USING YOUR DISHWASHER

Hot Water fresh detergent and store it in a cool, dry place (not

under the .kitchen sink).

For proper performance, hot water is necessary. For
best cleaning and drying results, set your water heater Amount to Use

to deliver 140°F (60°C) water to the dishwasher. If, for
any reason, the temperature of the water entering the The amount of detergent to use depends on the water

dishwasher is below 140°F, select the option (if hardness (measured in grains per gallon-gpg) and the
available) to have your dishwasher heat the water, amount of soil on the dishes. Generally detergent

amounts should be increased for harder water and

To check water temperature, turn on the hot water heavier soil.

faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let the water run into a
glass until it is as hot as possible, then check with a A basic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent for each

candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature at the grain of water hardness (gpg). Use a minimum of

faucet is below 140°F, have a qualified person raise the three teaspoons (one tablespoon) in soft water.*
water heater thermostat setting. If the water hardness is 15 grains or harder, it will be
Helpful hints: virtually impossible to get good results with any

dishwasher. The only solution is a mechanical water

• If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if your softener to improve water quality.

water travels a long distance from the water heater
to the dishwasher, you may need to increase your Adding Detergent

water heater's thermostat.

There are two detergent dispensers on the inside door

• If you have not used hot water for some time, the
of your dishwasher. Longer cycles have two washes

water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot

and need detergent in both cups, while shorter cycles

water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the dishwasher, have only one wash and need detergent placed in the

covered cup.

• If you've recently done laundry or run hot water for After adding detergent to the Main Wash cup always

showers, give your water heater time to recover

before operating the dishwasher, snap the lid closed. Detergent placed in the Pre°Wash

cup (open cup) will be dispensed immediately.

Detergent Refer to the Detergent Usage Guide below for

detergent amounts and placement for each cycle. Your

Use only powder or liquid detergents specifically dishwasher may not feature all the cycles listed.
made for use in automatic dishwashers. Other types

(laundry, hand soap, etc.) will cause oversudsing. Use

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER

(0-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains) (7-12 grains)

CYCLES Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup

SUPER SCRUB

NORMAL WASH 1 Tbsp. 1 Tbsp. 2-3 Tbsp. 2-3 Tbsp. 3-4 Tbsp. 3-4 Tbsp.

ENERGY SAVER minimum minimum (2nd Line) (2nd Line) (3rd Line) (3rd Line)
CHINA/CRYSTAL

SHORT WASH 1 Tbsp. None 2-3 Tbsp. None 3-4 Tbsp. None

minimum (2nd Line) (3rd Line)

RINSE & HOLD Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent

*Note: When using ultra dishwashing detergents, use the amount recommended on the package.

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