Roper RUD8000R, RUD8050R User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER

DISHWASHER

Use & Care Guide

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LAVE-VAISSELLE

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Table of Contents/Table des matières .........2

Models/Modèles

RUD8000R, RUD8050R

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3

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

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5

START-UP GUIDE ..........................................................................6

Using Your New Dishwasher .......................................................6

Stopping Your Dishwasher..........................................................6

DISHWASHER LOADING.............................................................. 6

Loading Suggestions ...................................................................6

Loading Top Rack........................................................................7

Loading Bottom Rack..................................................................7

Loading Silverware Basket ..........................................................8

DISHWASHER USE........................................................................8

Detergent Dispenser ....................................................................8

Rinse Aid Dispenser.....................................................................9

Dishwasher Efficiency Tips........................................................10

Cycle Selection Charts...............................................................10

Canceling a Cycle ......................................................................11

Changing a Cycle or Setting......................................................11

Adding Items During a Cycle.....................................................11

Option Selections.......................................................................11

Cycle Status Indicators..............................................................12

Drying System............................................................................12

Overfill Protection Float..............................................................12

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS.........................................................13

DISHWASHER CARE ...................................................................14

Cleaning......................................................................................14

Drain Air Gap..............................................................................14

Storing........................................................................................14

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................15

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................17

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................17

In Canada...................................................................................17

WARRANTY ..................................................................................18

SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE...............................................19

Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................20

PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..............................................21

GUIDE DE MISE EN MARCHE ....................................................22

Utilisation de votre nouveau lave-vaisselle................................22

Arrêt du lave-vaisselle................................................................22

CHARGEMENT DU LAVE-VAISSELLE.......................................22

Suggestions de chargement......................................................22

Chargement du panier supérieur...............................................23

Chargement du panier inférieur .................................................23

Chargement du panier à couverts .............................................24

UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE...........................................24

Distributeur de détergent ...........................................................24

Distributeur d'agent de rinçage..................................................25

Conseils d’efficacité pour le lave-vaisselle................................26

Tableaux de sélection de programmes .....................................27

Annulation d’un programme ......................................................27

Changement d’un programme ou réglage ................................28

Addition de vaisselle durant un programme..............................28

Sélection d’options.....................................................................28

Indicateurs d’état d’avancement du programme......................29

Système de séchage..................................................................29

Dispositif de protection contre le débordement........................29

LAVAGE D’ARTICLES SPÉCIAUX ..............................................30

ENTRETIEN DU LAVE-VAISSELLE.............................................31

Nettoyage...................................................................................31

Dispositif anti-refoulement.........................................................31

Remisage....................................................................................31

DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................32

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................34

GARANTIE.....................................................................................35

DISHWASHER SAFETY

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 is the safety alert symbol. 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.” These words mean:

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

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You 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.

Before Using Your Dishwasher

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.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground dishwasher.

Connect ground wire to green ground connector

in terminal box.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

■ Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements.

Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See “Storing” in the “Dishwasher Care” section for winter storage information.

■ Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the

weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

■ Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such

as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing. See Installation Instructions for complete information.

PARTS AND FEATURES

F G

A. Upper level wash B. Top rack C. Lower spray arm D. Bottom rack E. Model and serial number label

Control Panel

F. Heating element G. Water inlet opening (in tub wall) H. Silverware basket

I. Detergent dispenser

J. Vent

K. Top spray arm

L. Filter module

M. Overfill protection float

N. Rinse aid dispenser

START-UP GUIDE

Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips.

Using Your New Dishwasher

1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones)

from dishes.

2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Dishwasher Loading.”)

Make sure nothing keeps the spray arm(s) from spinning freely.

3. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Add rinse

aid if needed. (See “Dishwasher Use.”)

4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run

hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.”) Turn off water.

Stopping Your Dishwasher

You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle.

1. Open the door slightly.

2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the door all

the way, if needed.

Close the door and press START/RESUME to continue the cycle.

Press CANCEL/DRAIN. A 2-minute drain starts.

DISHWASHER LOADING

Loading Suggestions

■ Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard

items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. The wash module removes food particles from the water. The module contains a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items.

NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and eggshells enter the wash module, you might hear chopping, grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. These sounds are normal when hard items enter the module. Do not let metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get into the wash module. Damage can occur.

■ It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.

■ Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping, if

possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all surfaces.

■ Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,

etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation.

■ Run a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to

wash them soon. Foods such as eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry over a period of time.

5. Select the desired cycle and options. (See “Dishwasher

Use.”)

6. Press START/RESUME. NOTE: If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is

interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator flashes. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed, and Start/Resume is pressed.

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:

■ Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks.

■ Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,

etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of the spray arm.

■ Load dishes so they do not touch one another.

NOTE: For built-in models, keep sink drain plugs closed during dishwasher operation to avoid noise transfer through drains.

Loading Top Rack

The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. Many items, up to 9" (22 cm), fit in the top rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)

NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.

10 place setting

■ Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and

draining.

■ Load glasses in top rack only. The bottom rack is not

designed for glasses. Damage can occur.

■ Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing

them over the tines can lead to breakage and water spots.

■ China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each

other during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.

■ Load lightweight plastic items in the top rack only. Only

plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended.

■ Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move

them during the cycle.

■ To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.

■ Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the

top rack. Load bowls in the center section for best stability.

■ Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom

rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are secured in place.

■ Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines.

■ Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.

■ Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety

of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls securely between the rows of tines. Do not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all surfaces.

Utensil load

■ Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the

sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser.

Loading Bottom Rack

The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Many items, up to 13" (33 cm) tall, fit in the bottom rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)

NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.

10 place setting

Mixed load

■ Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.

■ Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation

of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely.

■ Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of

the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet opening.

Loading Silverware Basket

Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table top.

NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets onto the silverware.

DISHWASHER USE

Detergent Dispenser

The detergent dispenser has two sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the “Cycle Selection Charts.”)

Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items.

IMPORTANT: Always load items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down.

NOTES:

■ Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless

steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing.

■ Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices,

etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. Run a rinse cycle if you do not have a full load to wash immediately.

Filling the dispenser

1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by moving

the cover latch to the right.

■ Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents

can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing performance.

■ Add detergent just before starting cycle.

■ Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh

automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.

NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.

2. Add the correct amount of detergent to the Main Wash

section of the dispenser according to the chart below. If you are using a tablet detergent, it must be placed in the Main Wash section. (See “How much detergent to use.”)

3. Add the correct amount of detergent to the Pre-Wash section

of the dispenser, if needed, according to the chart below.

4. Close the dispenser cover. It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing

detergent. NOTE: See the “Cycle Selection Charts” for which section to fill

depending on the cycle selected.

How much detergent to use

B C

■ The amount of detergent to use depends on the soil level of

your dishes, hardness of your water, and the type of detergent. If you use too little, dishes will not be clean. If you

■ Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out

your water’s hardness by asking your local water department, water softener company, or county extension agent.

use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.

Detergent Dispenser fill recommendations per dish load soil level and water hardness

Water Hardness

Soft

(0-2 grains per

U.S. gallon)

Medium

(2-6 grains per

U.S. gallon)

Hard

(7 grains per U.S. gallon

and above)

Main Wash section Pre-Wash section Main Wash section Pre-Wash section

Fill to Soft Water line

Fill above the Soft Water line

Fill to Hard Water line

Light Soil or Prerinsed Normal - Heavy Soil

4 tsp (20 mL)

6 tsp (30 mL)

8 tsp (40 mL)

Empty 6 tsp (30 mL)

2 tsp (10 mL)

Fill to Soft Water line

4 tsp (20 mL)

Fill to Hard Water line

Fill above the Soft Water line

6 tsp (30 mL)

9 tsp (45 mL)

Fill cup completely

2 tsp (10 mL)

Fill to Soft Water line

4 tsp (20 mL)

Fill to Hard Water line

7 tsp (35 mL)

Fill cup completely

NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered detergent. Tablet detergents should be placed in the main wash section of the detergent dispenser with the cover closed. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent, concentrated powdered detergent or tablet detergent.

Rinse Aid Dispenser

IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. They also keep water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid.

Filling the dispenser

The rinse aid dispenser holds 5 oz (150 mL) of rinse aid. Under normal conditions, this will last for about 1 to 3 months.

1. Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.

2. Turn the dispenser knob to “Open” and lift it out.

USE RINSE AID FOR

Full

BETTER DRYING

Lock

4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.

5. Place the knob back into the opening and turn to the “Lock”

position.

Rinse aid setting

The amount of rinse aid released into the final rinse can be adjusted. For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will give good results. If you have hard water or notice rings or calcium spots on your glasses or dishes, try a higher setting.

Add

Open

A. Dispenser knob B. Indicator C. Indicator window

3. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator points to

“Full.” Take care not to overfill. (When the rinse aid indicator drops to the “Add” level, add more rinse aid.)

Full

Add

fill

max

To adjust the setting

1. Remove the dispenser knob.

2. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser to the desired

setting by either using your fingers or inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and turning.

3. Replace the dispenser knob.

Dishwasher Efficiency Tips

Canceling a Cycle

Anytime during a cycle, press CANCEL/DRAIN. Your dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain, if needed, and clears all indicators. Let the dishwasher drain completely.

NOTE: If your dishwasher does not need draining, the dishwasher stops and clears all indicators.

To stop the drain

You can press CANCEL/DRAIN again to stop the drain immediately. Remember to drain the dishwasher before starting a new cycle.

Option Selections

You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option, or select a different option if desired.

You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins. For example, you can turn off the drying option anytime before drying begins.

After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used. It uses the same options in the next wash cycle, if you press only START/RESUME.

Hi-Temp Wash

To clear the indicators

Press CANCEL/DRAIN before starting the dishwasher to clear all options and cycles.

Changing a Cycle or Setting

During the first fill of a cycle

1. Press a new cycle and/or options.

2. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly

for the new cycle.

3. Press START/RESUME.

After the first fill of a cycle

1. Press CANCEL/DRAIN. Your dishwasher starts a 2-minute

drain, if needed, and clears all indicators. Let the dishwasher drain completely.

NOTE: If your dishwasher does not need draining, the dishwasher stops and clears all indicators.

2. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly

for the new cycle.

3. Press a new cycle and/or options.

4. Press START/RESUME. (The door must be closed.)

Adding Items During a Cycle

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the cover is still closed, you can add items.

To add items

1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying

action to stop before opening the door.

2. Open the door. If the detergent dispenser cover is still closed,

add the item.

3. Close the door firmly until it latches.

4. Press START/RESUME. The dishwasher resumes the cycle

after a 5-second pause.

Select this option to increase the target water temperature during the wash portions of the cycle. Hi-Temp Wash raises the target water temperature to 145ºF (63ºC) in the main wash. Heating the water helps improve washing results. Hi-Temp Wash is useful when loads contain baked-on food.

This option adds heat, wash time and water to the cycle. NOTE: Hi-Temp Wash is an option with Pots & Pans and Normal

cycles.

Heated Dry

Select this option to dry dishes with heat. Switching off Heated Dry skips the dry period. This is useful when

loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be sensitive to high temperatures. The dishes take longer to dry, and some spotting may occur. Some items (such as plastics) may need towel drying.

For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. NOTE: Heated Dry is an option with all cycles, except the Rinse

Only cycle. Heated Dry begins automatically with all cycles unless you switch it off.

Lock

Use the lock to prevent unintended use of the dishwasher. You can also use the lock feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle.

When the lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. NOTES:

■ The dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are

locked.

■ You can turn on the lock while the dishwasher is running. If

you open the door, unlock the controls and press START/ RESUME to restart. You can lock controls again, if desired.

To turn on the lock

Press and hold HEATED DRY for 4 seconds. The lock glows. If you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light

flashes 3 times and the selection is ignored.

To turn off the lock

Press and hold HEATED DRY for 4 seconds. The light turns off.

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Roper RUD8000R, RUD8050R User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

DISHWASHER SAFETY

PARTS AND FEATURES

START-UP GUIDE

DISHWASHER LOADING

Loading Suggestions

Loading Top Rack

Loading Bottom Rack

Loading Silverware Basket

DISHWASHER USE

Detergent Dispenser

Rinse Aid Dispenser

Dishwasher Efficiency Tips

Canceling a Cycle

Option Selections

Changing a Cycle or Setting

Adding Items During a Cycle