Roper 3376809 Use And Care Manual
ROPER”
HomeAppliancer
UseAndCare
A Note to You
......................... 2
Dishwasher Safety
................. 3
Parts and Features
................. 4
Starting Your
Dishwasher
............................. 6
Loading Your
Dishwasher
............................. 7
Using the Dispensers
.......... 10
Setting the Controls
............. 12
Selecting a wash cycle
..... 12
Selecting cycle options
... .I3
Changing a cycle setting.. .14
Adding an item during
a cycle
.............................. 14
Washing Special Items
........ 15
Caring for Your
Dishwasher
........................... 16
Saving
Energy ...................... 18
Solving Common
Dishwashing Problems..
...... 19
Troubleshooting
................... 22
Requesting Assistance
or Service
.............................. 23
Index..
.................................... 27
Warranty
............................... 28
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UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHERS
PART NO. 3376809
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Roper” appliance.
Roper appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To
ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It
contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and
safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration
Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information
on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for
Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your
Serial Number
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
Purchase Date
and serial number label (see diagram on
Dealer Name
page 4 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Help us help you
Please:
l Have your dishwasher installed by a
qualified installer.
l Install where dishwasher is protected from
the elements.
l Install and level dishwasher on a floor that
will hold the weight, and in an area suitable
for its size and use.
l Properly connect dishwasher to electricity,
water, and drain.*
l See Installation Instructions for complete
information.
l Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and
connectors (such as the cap on the drain
outlet) before installing.*
l Remove all hang tags and temporary
labels.
l Make sure dishwasher is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Properly maintain dishwasher.
See page 16.
Our toll-free number is
available 24 hours a day.
I-800-447-6737 /
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Dishwasher Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the
use of the warning symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire, and
electrical shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
4Jse your dishwasher only for the uses
described in this manual.
.DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI-
CALLY GROUNDED. Read the
Installation Instructions for details.
*When discarding an old dishwasher,
always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment or suffocation.
@Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
*Store dishwasher detergent in a cool,
dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T
REACH IT.
*When loading items to be washed:
- Load sharp items and knives with the
handles up to reduce risk of cut-type
injuries.
- Locate sharp items and knives so that
they are not likely to damage the door
or tub.
.DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher.
.DO NOT reach into the area below the
bottom rack until the heating element has
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
l DO NOT wash plastic items unless
marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s
recommendations.
l DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
l DO NOT sit on, stand on, or abuse the
dishwasher door or dishracks.
l DO NOT tamper with controls.
l If hot water has not been used recently
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may build up in the water heater
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury
or damage, before using your dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and
allow water to run for several minutes.
This will allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame near the
faucet while it is open.
l DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
l Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to service.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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Parts and Features
your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help You find
information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.
Water inlet opening
Bottom rack
(P. 8)
Heating element
Door latch ’
Spray tower
/
and protector
(P. 8)
Model and
, serial number label
(on right side)
Silverware
Aba(sp?
/
Spray arm
(P. 6)
/Overfill protector
(P. 17)
Detergent
- dispensers
(P. 10)
Qinse agent
dispenser
\
(P. 11)
Access panel*
Door color paner ’
*See Installation Instructions for more information.
Silverware basket (p. 7)
Silverware basket (p. 7)
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Models with rocker switch (one wash
cycle)
I
I
Option switch
Cycle control knob
Models with rocker switch (three wash cycles)
Models with three buttons
I
I
Option switch
Cycle control knob
I
Cycle control knob
Cycle buitons
Option buttons
Cycle control knob
Models with seven buttons
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Cycle buttons
Option buttons
Cycle control knob
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Starting Your Dishwasher
This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference.
Starting a wash cycle
1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 7-9.
7. Select a cycle. (See page 12.) For
2. Spin the spray arm. Itshould turn freely.
3. Add detergent. See page 10.
4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See
page 11.
5. Close door firmly until it latches.
6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the
dishwasher until water is
hot. Turn water off. (See
page 18.)
gg
El
rocker switch models: See
1
step 8. For 3-button models:
Press POTS & PANS button for
that cycle OR For models with
more than 3 buttons: Push a
Cycle button for the desired cycle. Use
any Cycle button with the RINSE & HOLD
cycle.
8. Select a drying option. For models with
buttons, the indicator above the button
shows red when the option is selected.
NOTES:
l Select ENERGY SAVER DRY for the
RINSE & HOLD cycle (on some
models).
l For models with 3 buttons, the HEATED
DRY option is automatically selected
with the POTS & PANS cycle.
9. Turn the Cycle Control Knob
clockwise to the desired cycle.
You will feel a definite “stop” at
each cycle mark. The dishwasher automatically starts the
cycle you select.
NOTE: If the door is latched, you will hear
the cycles start and stop as the control
knob passes each cycle mark. This is
normal and does not hurt the dishwasher.
If you prefer, you can set the Cycle
Control Knob with the door unlatched.
Stopping the dishwasher
You can stop your dishwasher anytime
during a cycle. All you have to do is:
. Open the door slightly. Wait for any filling
or spraying action to stop before opening
the door all the way. Close the door to
continue the cycle.
OR
l Turn the Cycle Control Knob slowly clock-
wise until you hear water draining. Let the
dishwasher drain completely. Then open
the door and turn the Cycle Control Knob
to OFF.
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Loading Your Dishwasher
This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results.
Preparing to load the dishwasher
l To save water and energy, do not rinse
dishes before putting them into the
dishwasher.
l Remove large pieces of food, bones, and
other hard items.
l Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked
cereals may be hard to remove if left to dry
over a period of time. Run a RINSE &
HOLD cycle (if available) to keep dishes
moist if you do not plan to wash them soon.
l Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the
rotating spray arm.
l Load dishes so they are not stacked or
overlapping. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best
washing. For best drying, water must be
able to drain from all surfaces.
Loading for quiet operation
l Secure lightweight load items in the racks.
l Pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie
sheets, etc., should not touch interior walls,
interfere with the spray arm’s rotation, or
cover the spray tower.
l Load dishes so they do not touch one
another.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted
during dishwasher operation to prevent
noise transfer through drains.
Loading the silverware basket
Style
1
Personal Injury Hazard
Load sharp items (knives, forks,
skewers, etc.) with the point down.
Failure to do so could cause personal
injury.
l Load the silverware basket while it is in the
bottom rack or take the basket out for loading
on a counter or table.
NOTE: The loaded basket must be placed in
the center front (Style 1 basket fits over the
spray tower) of the bottom rack for proper
washing.
l Put small items (baby bottle caps, jar lids,
etc.) in any section.
l Mix items in each section of the basket with
some pointing up and some down to avoid
nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items.
However, always load sharp items (knives,
skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down.
l You can also remove the basket for easy
unloading. Always unload or remove the
basket before unloading the racks to avoid
spilling water on the silverware.
Style 2
7
Loading the bottom rack
Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food
in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces
facing inward to the spray.
Mixed load
l Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between
prongs and facing inward to the spray.
l Make sure pot handles and other
items do
not stop rotation of the spray arm. Spray
arm must move freely.
l Load items so they do not block or cover
the spray tower.
l Secure heavily soiled cookware face down
in rack.
l Do not stack or overlap dishes. Water
spray must reach all soiled surfaces for
best results.
Utensil load
l Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other
large items at sides and back. Loading
such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser and
silverware basket.
NOTE:
l Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items
in the bottom rack.
l Do not load items between the bottom rack
and the dishwasher
tub. This can block the
water inlet opening.
l If you have removed the bottom rack for
unloading or cleaning, replace it with
bumpers in front.
Do not cover spray tower
face dishwasher door
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