Roper 408 Use And Care Manual

Undercounter Dishwashers

Useand

CareGuide

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Thank you for choosing a
Roper appliance.

This Use and Care Guide will help you
operate and maintain your new, quality-

built Roper undercounter dishwasher.
Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe
place for future reference.

Complete and mail the
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This card enters your warranty into our
warranty system that ensures efficient
claim processing, can be used as a proof
of purchase for insurance claims and
helps Roper to contact you immediately
in the unlikely event of a product-safety
recall.

You are responsible for

It is your responsibility to be sure your
dishwasher:

. Is installed by a qualified installer.
. Has been installed where it is

protected from the elements.

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Has been installed on a floor strong
enough to support its weight.

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Has been properly connected to
electricity, water and drain.*

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Has been properly electrically
grounded.*

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Has had all hang tags and
temporary labels removed.

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Is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.

m Is properly maintained.

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See installation Instructions for
complete information.

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Contents

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Importent Safety Imtructlonr
Energy Saving Tips

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Using Your Dishwasher

Before starting dishwasher

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Starting dishwasher

3

Cycles and options
(models with one cyde)

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Cycles end options
(models with three cycles)

4

Cydes and options
(models with three buttons)

5

Cydes and options
(models with five buttons)

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Cycles

and options

(models with seven buttons)

To add a dish after starting

;
Changing a setting

Proper Loading

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Top rack

loading

Bottom rack loading

3
Silverware basket loading

Adding Detergent

:

Using Rinee Agent

For

Best Results

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Dishwasher Care And Cleaning
Common Dlshwashlng Problems -

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Before You Call For Service
WaITi3Ilty

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How to get service or assistance __

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk

of

fire, electrical shock, or injuxy when wing your diehwasher, follow

basic precautionr including the following:

1. Read all lnstructlons before using
the dishwasher.

2. Properly connect to electricity and
water.

3. DISHWASHER MUST BE
ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED.
Read the Installation Instructions
for details.

4. Be sure your dishwasher is
installed on a level Boor that will
hold the weight, and in an area
suitable for its size and use.

5. When discarding an old
dishwasher, always remove the
door to prevent accidental
entrapment or suffocation.

6. REMEMBER, use your dishwasher
only for the job it was designed to
do.

7. Store dishwasher detergent in a
cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN
CAN’T REACH IT.

8. Use ONLY detergents and rinse
agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher.

9. Locate sharp items and knives so
that they are not likely to damage
door seal or cut the user.

10. DO NOT let children play in or on
the dishwasher.

11. DO NOT reach into the area below
the bottom rack until the heating
element has cooled for at least 20
minutes.

12. DO NOT wash plastic items unless
marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the
equivalent. If not marked, check
manufacturer’s recommendations.

13. DO NOT use your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are

properly in place.

14. DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse

the dishwasher door or dish racks.

15. DO NOT tamper with controls.

16. 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.

17. Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to
service.

18. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Energy Saving Tips

You can help save energy if you:

4. Load correctly for best washing

1. Wash full loads. Running a half-

results. Incorrect loading may cause

filled dishwasher uses the same

poor washing and the need to

amount of electricity and hot water

rewash all or part of the load.

as a fully loaded machine.

5. Do not pre-rinse normally soiled

2. If your model has the Light Wash dishes. Select the correct cycle for
Cycle, use it whenever possible.

the load and use the recommended
The cycle uses less hot water and amount of detergent for good
energy than the Normal Wash

washing results without hand

Cycle.

rinsing.

3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need
a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer
drying times (overnight). Use a
rinse agent to improve drying.

6. Use your dishwasher during off­peak hours. Local utilities
recommend this to avoid heavy
usage of energy at certain times of
day.

7. Kitchen cleanup can be done
quickly and efficiently through the
use of your dishwasher. Most
appliance parts that can fit in the
dishwasher can be cleaned by it.
Burned-on soil, however, should be
cleaned by hand.

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Using Your Dishwasher

The

drawings in this

book may vary

slightly from your dishwasher model.
They are designed to show the different
features of all the models covered by this
book.

NOTE: Your model may not include all
the features shown.

-- Filter system

screen

(not shown)

EKtra-CSpXlty

fold down shelf

(on some model

Third level wash

(on some models)

Extra-capaclty

Silverware bask
(on some models)

Water Inlet opening

Bottom rack

lIverware basket

Lower spray arm

Overfill protector

Heating element

etergent dispenser

1 y Access panel

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Door color panel

Model and serial

klnse agent dispenser

number label

(on dght side)

SlIverware basket
(on some models)

Before starting dishwasher

1. Read “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 2 before
starting your dishwasher.

2. Properly load the top and bottom
racks, and silverware basket. (See
pages 7 and 8.)

3. Spin the lower spray arm to make
sure nothing will stop it from
turning freely.

4. Add detergent. See page 8.

5. Check rinse agent dispenser. See
page 9.

6. Push door firmly when closing and
it will automatically latch.

7. Run hot water at sink nearest
dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it

Off.

Starting dishwasher

1. Select a drying option. (Select
ENERGY SAVER when using the
Rinse & Hold Cycle.)

2. Select any other desired options
that are available.

Model6 with RESET OPTIONS
Button -

Options may be changed
or cancelled by pushing the RBSET
OPTIONS Button, then pushing
new Option Selector Button(s).

All

other models -

Options may be
changed or cancelled by pushing
another Option Selector Button.

3. Turn the Cycle Control Knob
clockwise to point to a desired
cycle. You will feel a definite stop
at each cycle mark. The dishwasher

will automatically start that cycle.

NOTE:

If the door is latched, you will
hear cycles start and stop as the knob
passes each cycle mark. This is normal
and will not hurt the dishwasher. If you

prefer, you can set cycles with the door
unlatched.

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Cycle and options (models with one cycle)

Cycle control knob

Wash cycle

A

double wash for moderate to heavily

soiled loads.
Select the mark next to WASH with the

Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence
will be:

Wash+ Rinse+ Rinse+ Wash+ Rinse-r
Rinse+ Rinse+ Dry-+ Off

Dry Select options

If the HEATED DRYING Option Selector
Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher
is heated during the “dry” part of the
cycle.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse
agent.

Cycles and options (models with three cycles)

Optlon selector button

If the ENERGY SAVER Option Selector
Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher
is not heated. Using this option helps
save energy, but dishes take longer to
dry (overnight) and some water spotting
may result. Some items (such as plastics)
may need towel drying.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse
agent.

Cycle control knob

Nomal Wash cycle

A double wash for normal, everyday

loads. (The Energy Guide Label Data is

based on this cycle.)
Select the mark next to NORMAL WASH

with the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle
sequence will be:

Wash-Rinse+Rinse+Wash+Rinse-+
Rinse+ R.inse-+Dry+Off

Light Wash cycle

A single wash for pre-rinsed or lightly
soiled loads.

Select the mark next to LIGHT WASH
with the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle
sequence will be:

Rinse & Hold cycle

For rinsing a few items to be washed
one or more days later.

Select the mark next to RINSE % HOLD
with the Cycle Control Knob. Push the
ENERGY SAVER Option Selector Button.
Using the Heated Drying option may
cause food to bake onto dishes. Do not
use detergent. The cycle sequence will
be:

Rinse+Rinse-+Off

Dry Select options

If the HEAT DRY Option Selector Button
is pushed, air in the dishwasher is
heated during the “dry” part of the
cycle.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse
agent.

If the ENERGY SAVER Option Selector
Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher
is not heated. Using this option helps
save energy, but dishes take longer to
dry (overnight) and some water spotting
may result. Some items (such as plastics)
may need towel drying.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse
agent.

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Cycles and options (models with three buttons)

Pots & Pans cycle

A double wash with an extra rinse for
maximum cleaning of cooked-on or
baked-on foods.

Push the POTS 8t PANS Cycle Selector
Button and select the mark next to POTS
& PANS with the Cycle Control Knob.
HEAT DRY is automatically selected.
The cycle sequence wih be:

Wash+Rinse+Rinse+Rinse+Wash+
Rinse+Rinse+Rinse+Dry+Off

Normal Wash cycle

A double wash for normal, everyday
loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is
based on this cycle.)

Push a drying Selector Button and select
the mark next to NORMAL WASH with
the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle
sequence will be:

Wash-tRinse-tRinse-tWash-tRinse-,
Rinse+Rinse+Dry+Off

Light Wash cycle

A single wash for pre-rinsed or lightly

soiled loads.
Push a drying Selector Button and select

the mark next to LIGHT WASH with the
Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence
will be:

Rinse+Wash+Rin.se+RinseBirise+Dry+CXf

Rinse & Hold cycle

For rinsing a few items to be washed
one or more days later.

Select the mark next to RINSE & HOLD
with the Cycle Control Knob. Push the
ENERGY SAVER DRY Selector Button.
Using the Heat Dry option may cause
food to bake on dishes. The cycle
sequence will be:

Rinse+Rinse+Off

Cycles and options (models with five buttons)

Cycle selector buttons

Option selector buttons

Heat Dry selection

If the HEAT DRY Selector Button is

pushed, air in the dishwasher is heated
during the “dry” part of the cycle.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse
agent.

Energy Saver Dry selection

If the ENERGY SAVER DRY Selector
Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher
is not heated. Using this option helps
save energy, but dishes take longer to
dry (overnight) and some water spotting
may result. Some items (such as plastics)
may need towel drying.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse
agent.

Cycle conpol knob

Pots & Pans cycle

A double wash with an extra rinse for
maximum cleaning of cooked-on or
baked-on foods.

Push the POTS & PANS Cycle Selector
Button and select the mark next to POTS
& PANS with the Cycle Control Knob.
The cycle sequence will be:

Wash+Rinse+Rinse+Rinse+Wash+
Rinse+Rinse+Rinse+Dry-Off

Normal Wash cycle

A double wash for normal, everyday
loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is
based on this cycle.)

Push the NORMAL WASH Cycle Selector
Button and select the mark next to
NORMAL WASH with the Cycle Control
Knob. The cycle sequence will be:

Wash+Rinse+Rinse+Wash-*Rinse-*

Rinse+Rinse +Dry+Off

Light Wash cycle

A single wash for pm-rinsed or lightly

soiled loads.

Push the LIGHT WASH Cycle Selector
Button and select the mark next to
LIGHT WASH with the Cycle Control
Knob. The cycle sequence will be:

RinsetWash+Rinse+RinseRinseDry+Off

Rinse & Hold cycle

For rinsing a few items to be washed
one or more days later.

Select the mark next to RINSE & HOLD
with the Cycle Control Knob. Push the
ENERGY SAVER DRY Option Selector
Button. Using the Heat Dry option may
cause food to bake on dishes. The cycle
sequence will be:

Rmse+Rinse+Off

Heat Dry option

If the HEAT DRY Option Selector Button
is pushed, air in the dishwasher is
heated during the “dry” part of the
cycle.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse
agent.

Energy Saver Dry option

If the ENERGY SAVER DRY Option
Selector Button is pushed, air in the
dishwasher is not heated. Using this
option helps save energy, but dishes
take longer to dry (overnight) and some
water spotting may result. Some items
(such as plastics) may need towel
drying.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse
agent.

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