Thermador DWHD64CF, DWHD64CP, DWHD64CS User Manual

DISHWASHER USE AND CARE MANUAL

MODEL: DWHD64CP, DWHD64CS, DWHD64CF

Installation Instructions located on reverse side

GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE

MODÈLE : DWHD64CP, DWHD64CS, DWHD64CF

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MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO PARA LAVADORA DE PLATOS

MODELOS : DWHD64CP, DWHD64CS, DWHD64CF

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P/N 9000085068 (8505)

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This manual was written with your safety and convenience in mind, and the information contained herein is very important. We highly recommend that you read this manual before you use your dishwasher for the first time.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................2

Dishwasher Components ................................................3

Dishwasher Features and Options ..................................4

Dishware Materials .........................................................5

Preparing and Loading the Dishware .......................... 5-9

Dishware Preparation ................................................5

Loading the Dishwasher ........................................ 5-9

Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent ..........................10-11

Operating the Dishwasher ....................................... 12-14

Dishware Drying ......................................................13

Unloading the Dishwasher .......................................14

Care and Maintenance ............................................ 15-17

Self Help .......................................................................18

Wash Cycle Information/Sanitized .................................19

Statement of Warranties ................................................20

Customer Service .........................................................21

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

Misuse of the dishwasher can result in serious injury or death. Do not use the dishwasher in any way not covered in this manual or for any purpose other than those explained on the following pages.

WARNING

Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of unqualified service technicians or non-original replacement parts. All repairs must be performed by a qualified service technician using only original equipment factory replacement parts.

Never use steam cleaning product to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for possible damages or consequences.

CAUTION

Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some chloride-containing cleaning products can damage your dishwasher and may present health hazards!

• Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks.

• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.

• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.

• When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.

• 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. Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused for two weeks or longer, 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 explosive, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding.

• To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher.

• Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible damage to the fill valve. Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.

• Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of household dishware and kitchenware.

• This dishwasher is provided with a manual set which includes Installation Instructions and Use and Care Manual. Read and understand all instructions before using the dishwasher.

• Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of childen.

• When loading items to be washed:

- Locate sharp items so that they are

not likely to damage the door seal.

- Load knives and other sharp utensils

with their 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 operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING

Electrical shock or fire could result if the electrical supply for the dishwasher covered in this manual is incorrectly installed or if the dishwasher has been improperly grounded. Do not use the dishwasher covered in this manual if you are not certain the electrical supply has been correctly installed or the dishwasher has been properly grounded.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded to a 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. See the Installation Instructions included with this dishwasher for more information on electrical requirements.

Dishwasher Components

Door Gasket

Top Rack

Spray Arm

Bottom Rack

Spray Arm

Vent

Filter System

(in dishwasher

floor)

Bottom Rack

Detergent/

Rinse Agent

Dispenser

CAUTION

It is highly recommended for the end use consumer to become familiar with the procedure to shut off the incoming water supply and the procedure to shut off the incoming power supply. See the Installation Instructions or speak with your installer for more information.

Silverware Basket

Model/Serial Number Label

Dishwasher Features and Options

AVS™ Noise Reduction System: A two-pump motor

system, the Suspension Motor™, and triple insulation make this dishwasher one of the quietest in North America.

Fully Integrated Model (model DWHD64CF only):

Requires a custom door panel. Stainless Steel Tall Tub: A rust-free, hygienic interior

surface with a lifetime warranty. Nylon Coated Racks: Eliminate cuts and nicks, and

have a five-year warranty. Top Rack and Bottom Rack Flip Tines: Tines that

fold down allow loading versatility. Upper Rack Cup Shelves: Fold-down shelves that

hold cups or large kitchen utensils. Rack Attachment: Adds additional fold down shelves

on the lower rack. Automatic Height-Adjustable Top Rack: Lower the

top rack to accommodate large items in the rop rack, or raise the top rack to make room for larger items in the bottom rack.

Tall Items Sprinkler: Allows you to remove the upper rack and wash extra tall items.

Knife Rack: Designed to securely hold fine cutlery and silverware.

Hygiene Dry: Senses when the unit is low on rinse agent and automatically increases the drying time.

In Line Flow Through Water Heater™: Heats water to a temperature of up to 161°F.

Condensation Drying: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of a rinse agent result in drying that is hygienic, energy efficient, and economical.

Additional Drying Heat: Raises rinse water temperature and increases drying time resulting in better drying.

Filter System: Four filters ensure distribution of clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump from foreign material.

Digital Countdown Display: A digital readout that counts down the time remaining in the cycle.

Refill Rinse Agent Indicator Light: An indicator light will illuminate to alert you when more rinse agent is required.

Sanitized Indicator Light: An indicator light will illuminate to alert you that your dishes are sanitized to the standards of the National Sanitation Foundation.

PowerBeam Status Indicator Light: Light illuminates floor to indicate the unit is running.

Cycle Completion Signal: A tone that sounds when your dishwasher finishes washing and drying your dishes.

Alternating Spray Arms: Reduces water, energy consumption and noise by alternately distributing water to either the upper, lower, or both spray arms.

Sens-a-Wash Automatic Cycle: Determines the soil load and automatically adjusts the cycle to clean your dishes while conserving energy.

Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start of the dishwasher up to 19 hours.

PowerBoost Cycle Time Optimizer: Reduces the time to complete the wash cycle by preheating.

Water Shut-Off: A safety feature that stops the flow of incoming water, if water is detected in the base of the dishwasher.

Dishware Materials Preparing and Loading

the Dishware

NOTE: Before using your dishwasher for the first

time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher safe and should be hand-washed; others require special loading. Contact the item’s manufacturer if you are unsure about the item’s dishwasher suitability.

Dishware Preparation

Do not pre-wash items having loosely-attached soiling.

Remove large food particles, bones, seeds, toothpicks, and excessive grease.

Recommended

Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade

over time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed by using a soap-filled steel wool pad.

China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted pieces may discolor, fade, or spot. Hand-wash these pieces. Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or contact other pieces during the wash cycle.

Glass: Milk glass may yellow. Non-Stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of

vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after drying.

Plastics: Make sure the piece is dishwasher safe.

Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver Plate: Place these pieces so that they do not

contact dissimilar metals.

Not Recommended

Acrylic: Crazing (small cracks throughout the

acrylic) may occur. Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join

materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel copper, tin, etc. may loosen.

Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate. Iron: Iron will rust. Hand-wash and dry immedi-

ately.

Items having burned-on, baked-on or starchy soils may require pre-treatment.

Loading the Dishwasher

To avoid dishwasher damage, do not load the dishwasher with objects such as paper products, plastic bags, packing materials, or anything other than normal dishware and kitchenware. Do not load the dishwasher with anything other than dishwasher-safe dishware and kitchenware.

Check the Materials section of this manual if you are unsure about an item’s dishwasher suitability.

Load only dishwasher-safe items into the dishwasher.

Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so that the insides of bowls, pots, and pans are facing the spray arms. Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes.

Separate items of dissimilar metals.

NOTE: Make sure items do not protrude through the bottom of the racks and block the spray arms.

Non-Dishware Items: Your dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning ONLY standard household dishware and kitchenware.

Pewter, Brass, Bronze: Pewter will tarnish. Hand-wash and dry immediately.

Tin: Tin will rust. Hand-wash and dry immediately. Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and

wood-handled utensils can crack, warp, and lose their finish.

Top Rack Accessories

Top Rack Flip Tines

Flip Tines fold down to make loading the racks easier in some instances.

Grasp the tines as shown in Figure 3 and fold the tines downward.

Figure 3

Preparing and Loading the Dishware (continued)

Loading the Bottom Rack

Place large items in the bottom rack. Load pots and pans upside-down. Figures 8 and 9 show typical mixed loads for the bottom rack.

Figure 8

Place your extra tall item(s) in the bottom rack as shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15

To remove the sprinkler and return the dishwasher to its normal condition:

1. Turn the sprinkler counterclockwise and

remove it.

2. Retrieve the top rack.

3. Tilt the top rack upwards and position the top

rack rollers onto the roller guides.

4. Continue pushing the top rack until the rollers are on the guide.

5. Push the top rack into the dishwasher.

Preparing and Loading the Dishware (continued)

Loading the Silverware Basket

CAUTION

The sharp points and edges of knives and other sharp utensils can cause serious injuries. Load knives and other sharp utensils with sharp points and edges down. Do not allow children to handle or play near knives and sharp utensils.

Keep children away from knives and other sharp utensils.

NOTE

up to accommodate large or oddly-shaped items. With the silverware basket tops down, load the

silverware basket following the patterns suggested in Figure 16. Place knives with their handles up, and forks and spoons with their handles down.

If large or oddly-shaped items are to be loaded into the silverware basket with the tops up, load the items so that they do not nest together. Load knives and sharp utensils with their handles up.

: The silverware basket tops can be folded

To split the Flexible Silverware Basket:

1. Grasp the basket as shown in Figure 17A, and

slide the two halves in opposite directions, as shown in Figure 17A.

2. Pull the two halves apart, as shown in Figure 17B.

Figure 17

Figure 16

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2 2

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The Flexible Silverware Basket

This basket is designed for maximum versatility. The basket splits along its length, resulting in two halves that may be placed in a variety of positions in the lower rack, greatly increasing the lower rack’s loading versatility.

Some suggestions for placing the two halves in the lower rack are shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18

Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent

Detergent

To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use hand dishwashing products in your dishwasher.

Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. For best results, use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent.

This dishwasher uses less water so you need to use less detergent. With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15ml) of detergent will clean most loads. The detergent dispenser cup has lines that measure detergent to 1 tablespoon (15ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25ml). 3 tablespoons (45ml) of detergent will completely fill the detergent dispenser cup.

To avoid dishware damage, do not use too much detergent if your water supply is soft. Using too much detergent in soft water may cause etching in glassware.

NOTE

water supply, use 15ml of detergent. Increase the amount of detergent, if necessary, to the least amount required to get your dishware and kitchenware clean.

Use the measuring lines in the detergent dispenser cup as a guide to measure the amount of detergent recommended in Table 1.

: If you do not know the hardness of your

Table 1 - Recommended Detergent Amount

Water Type

Wash

Cycle

Heavy Wash

Sens-a-

Wash

Normal

Wash

Light

Wash

Quick Wash

Rinse

Only

Unit

Tbsp

Hard Medium Soft

3 3 1.75 to 3

25-45

1.75 to 3

25-45 25 15-25

1.75 to 3

25 15-25 15

1.75 1 to 1.75 1

25 15-25 15

1.75 1 to 1.75 1

None

25 15-25

1.75

None None

25-45

1 to 1.75

Rinse Agents

To achieve proper drying, always use a liquid rinse agent, even if your detergent contains a rinse agent or drying additive.

Filling the Detergent Dispenser

Fill the dispenser cup as recommend in Table 1. Slide the detergent dispenser cover in the direction shown in Figure 19A and press it down firmly as shown in Figure 19B so that the cover snaps shut.

Figure 19

Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent (continued)

Opening the Detergent Dispenser Cover

NOTE

cover, press the blue release in the direction shown in Figure 20. Pressing down on the release tab will not open the cover.

Press the blue release tab in the direction shown by the arrow in Figure

20. The cover will slide open to the right.

: To open the detergent dispenser

Figure 20

Filling the Rinse Agent Dispenser

Open the rinse agent dispenser by pressing the star on the cover with your index finger while lifting the tab with your thumb as shown in Figure

21.

Figure 21

Return the rinse agent dispenser cover to its shut position and press it firmly so that the cover snaps shut.

NOTE

empty rinse agent reservoir.

Refill the rinse agent dispenser when the rinse agent reservoir level indicator as shown in Figure 22B begins to show a silver background with black lines or when the Refill Rinse Agent indicator comes on.

NOTE

Refill Rinse Agent Indicator will go out in a few minutes after the dishwasher door is shut.

: Figure 22B represents a completely

: After filling the rinse agent dispenser, the

Rinse Agent Dispenser Regulator

The amount of rinse agent dispensed can be regulated to control spotting and streaking. The Rinse Agent Dispenser Regulator as shown in Figure 23 leaves our factory set at 4.

Figure 23

Add liquid rinse agent to the dispenser as shown in Figure 22A until the rinse agent reservoir is full. Wipe up any excess rinse agent that puddles when the dispenser reservoir is full.

Figure 22

To adjust the amount of rinse agent dispensed:

1. Open the rinse agent dispenser cover.

2. If your dishes are streaked after washing,

turn the regulator to a lower number.

3. If your dishes are spotted after washing, turn the regulator to a higher number.

Operating the Dishwasher

Selecting the Proper Wash Cycle

Always make sure your dishware is dishwasher safe. Refer to the Dishware Materials section of this manual for guidance.

Heavy Wash

Cleans items having baked-on or hard dried-on food soils. These items may require soaking or hand scouring.

Sens-a-Wash

Takes the guesswork out of cycle selection! The sensors in the dishwasher automatically adjust the cycle length, temperature and water changes based on the soil load.

Normal Wash

Thoroughly cleans large loads having loosely attached normal soiling.

To avoid damage to delicate or heirloom items do not wash them in your dishwasher.

Light Wash

For delicate or heirloom dishware and silverware or other special items. Always make sure that the items are dishwasher safe. Refer to the Materials section of this manual for further information. Hand washing may be the best treatment of such items.

Quick Wash

For lightly soiled items with easy to remove food soils.

Rinse Only

Allows you to rinse the food soil off of a partial load and hold them in the dishwasher until there is a full load.

More information on dishwasher cycles is located in the Wash Cycle Information section of this manual.

Starting the Dishwasher

Open the dishwasher door far enough to expose the control buttons.

Press the On/Off button. Press the button for the desired wash cycle. Shut the dishwasher door. The dishwasher will start automatically and

continue operating until the end of the selected cycle.

Once you start the dishwasher, leave the dishwasher door shut until it finishes the cycle.

PowerBeam

Red LED illuminates the floor to indicate the unit is running. When the cycle is complete the light will go out.

Interrupting a Cycle

NOTE

add or remove an item, to add detergent, etc.), it is best to do so within the first 30 minutes of the cycle.

Open the dishwasher door far enough to expose the control buttons.

Press the On/Off button.

: Should you need to interrupt a cycle (to

WARNING

You could be seriously scalded if you open the dishwasher door quickly during a wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open the dishwasher door for at least 10 seconds or until water noises stop.

Wait at least ten seconds or until water noises stop before opening the dishwasher door.

To resume the cycle, press the On/Off button and shut the dishwasher door.

Selecting Wash Cycle Options

PowerBoost

Reduces the time to complete a wash cycle by preheating. To activate, select the PowerBoost button in addition to the desired cycle.

Operating the Dishwasher (continued)

Canceling or Changing a Cycle

To cancel or change a cycle, open the dishwasher door far enough to expose the control buttons then press and hold for three seconds the two buttons labeled “Cancel Drain” as shown in Figure 24.

Figure 24

Cancel Drain

Wait approximately one minute, then press the On/Off button

You may now begin a new cycle.

Dishware Drying

At the end of the cycle the dishwasher will stop and a period of condensation drying will follow. After 12 - 15 minutes of drying:

• the cycle countdown display will read “0”.

• the “Sanitized” light may appear. See section on Sanitization for more information.

NOTE

your dishwasher’s heating time may be reduced and the “Sanitized” light may not illuminate. Your Dishwasher Installation Manual has information on the recommended temperature for your household hot water supply.

NOTE

the dishwasher door, pull the top rack a few inches out of the dishwasher, and prop the dishwasher door against the top rack.

: If your household water supply is too hot,

: To accelerate and enhance drying, open

Additional Drying Heat

With this option you can raise the temperature of the rinse water and increase the drying time, which will result in improved drying.

Press and hold the left “Cancel Drain” button, then press and hold the On/Off button.

When the LED display shows a “0” or a “1”, release both buttons.

To enable the Additional Drying Heat, press the left “Cancel Drain” button until the LED display shows a “1”.

To disable the Additional Drying Heat, press the left “Cancel Drain” button until the LED display shows a “0”.

Press the On/Off button to save the setting.

The Cycle Completion Signal

This Cycle Completion Signal is a tone that sounds when your dishwasher finishes washing and drying your dishes. You can either disable the tone, or you can set it at one of two volumes (your dishwasher leaves our factory with the tone set on the lower volume).

To change the Cycle Completion Signal Volume:

1. Open the dishwasher door far enough to expose the control buttons.

2. Press and hold the right “Cancel Drain” as shown in Figure 25, then press and hold the On/Off button.

Figure 25

Power Scrub

Plus

Regular

Wash

Cancel Drain

Deli ca te

/Econo

Hygiene Dry

This feature senses when the unit is low on rinse agent and automatically increases the drying time.

3. When the light on the “Cancel Drain” button you are pressing illuminates and the tone begins to sound, release both buttons.

4. Press the right-most “Cancel Drain” button until the tone is either at the desired volume or is silent.

5. Press the On/Off Button.

6. Shut the dishwasher door. The Cycle

Completion Signal is now set, and you may wash your dishes as usual.

Operating the Dishwasher (continued)

“Sanitized” Light

When the “Sanitized” light appears, it means that the dishware and kitchenware that was just washed has been sanitized according to the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). For more information on NSF certification, go to the Wash Cycle Information section of this manual.

Unloading the Dishwasher

Unload the bottom rack first. Unload the silverware basket(s). They are easily

removed for unloading. Unload the top rack. If the Extra Tall Item Sprinkler was installed, return

the dishwasher to its normal condition (see the Loading Extra Tall Items instructions in the “Loading the Dishwasher” section of this manual).

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Tasks

Certain areas of your dishwasher require occasional maintenance. The maintenance tasks are easy to do and will ensure continued superior performance from your dishwasher. These tasks are:

• Winterizing Your Dishwasher

• Wiping up Spills and Splash-out

• Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub

• Check/Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles

• Check/Clean the Filter System

• Clean the Exterior Door Panel

• Clean the Door Gasket

Winterizing Your Dishwasher

If your dishwasher will be unused for an extended period of time in a location that experiences freezing temperatures (e.g., in a holiday home or through a vacation period), have your dishwasher winterized by an authorized service center.

To avoid dishwasher damage, do not allow water to remain in your dishwasher systems through extended periods of freezing temperatures. Freezing temperatures can damage your dishwasher.

Wiping Up Spills and Splash-out

Water may occasionally splash out of your dishwasher, especially if you interrupt a cycle or open the dishwasher door during a cycle. To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher.

Check/Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub

Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel regularly to remove debris that might collect there from normal loading.

If spots begin to appear on the stainless steel tub or inner door, make sure the rinse agent reservoir is full.

Check/Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles

Occasionally check the spray arms to ensure that the spray arm nozzles (holes) are unobstructed. You must remove the spray arms to check them for obstruction.

To remove the top spray arm:

1. Remove the empty top rack from the

dishwasher.

2. Turn the rack upsidedown. The top spray arm is held in position by a locking nut as shown in Figure 26A. Turn the locking nut counterclockwise 1/8 turn and remove it, as shown in Figure 26B to release the spray arm.

3. Remove the spray arm as shown in Figure

27.

4. Look for obstruction in the spray nozzles.

Figure 26

Figure 27

5. If the spray

nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water.

Care and Maintenance (continued)

To reinstall the top spray arm:

1. Return the top spray arm to its installed

position.

2. Return the locking nut to its installed position and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise.

3. Return the top rack to the top rack roller guides.

To remove the bottom spray arm:

1. Remove the empty bottom rack from the

dishwasher tub.

2. Grasp and lift the bottom spray arm as shown in Figure 28.

3. Look for obstruction in the spray nozzles.

4. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water.

Figure 28

Check/Clean the Filter System

This dishwasher has a filter system that consists of a Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter assembly and a Fine Filter. Select models have an additional Micro Filter. The filter system is located on the inside of your dishwasher under the lower rack and is easily accessible.

During normal use, the filter system is self-cleaning. You should occasionally inspect it for foreign objects and clean it when necessary.

To Remove the Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter Assembly:

1. Remove the bottom rack.

2. Grasp the assembly as shown in Figure 29

and turn it counterclockwise 1/4 turn.

Figure 29

To reinstall the bottom spray arm:

1. Return the bottom spray arm to its installed

position and press it so that it snaps into place.

2. Return the bottom rack to its installed position.

3. Lift out the assembly as shown in Figure 30.

Figure 30

Large Object Trap/ Cylinder Filter

CAUTION

To avoid injury, do not reach into the large object trap with your fingers. The large object trap could contain sharp objects.

4. Carefully examine the assembly. If you find

debris in the Large Object Trap, turn it upside-down and gently tap it on a surface such as a countertop to dislodge and remove the debris. Flush the Cylinder Filter clean by holding it under running water.

Care and Maintenance (continued)

To Remove the Fine Filter and the Micro Filter:

1. Lift the Fine Filter from the dishwasher floor

as shown in Figure 31 and flush it clean by holding it under running water.

2. Remove the Micro Filter as shown in Figure 32 and flush it clean by holding it under running water.

Figure 31

Fine Filter

Figure 32

Micro Filter

To avoid possible diswasher damage, do not use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads (metal or plastic), or abrasive cloths/paper towels to clean your dishwasher’s exterior door panel. Your dishwasher’s exterior door panel can be damaged by doing so.

Clean the Exterior Door Panel

Colored Doors

Use only a soft cloth that is lightly dampened with soapy water.

Stainless Steel Doors

Use a soft cloth with a non-abrasive cleaner (preferably a liquid spray) made for cleaning stainless steel. For the best results, apply the stainless steel cleaner to the cloth, then wipe the surface.

To reinstall the filter system:

1. Return the Micro Filter (select models) to its

installed position.

2. Return the Fine Filter to its installed position.

3. Place the Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter

Assembly into its installed position in the dishwasher floor.

4. Turn the ring handle clockwise 1/4 turn until it is locked. The arrow on the ring handle and the arrow on the Fine Filter should point to each other, as shown by the circle in Figure 33.

5. Gently pull the ring handle to ensure that the assembly is locked into place.

Figure 33

Clean the Door Gasket

Regularly clean the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove food particles and other debris.

Self Help

Dishwashers may occasionally exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following information may help you with a dishwasher problem without your having to call a repair person.

Dishes do not dry

The rinse agent dispenser may be empty. Check the rinse-aid dispenser and refill it if necessary. Dishware drying can be accelerated and enhanced by opening the dishwasher door slightly and propping it open with the top rack.

Indicator light(s) do not come on A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Check the fuse or circuit breaker at your fuse box/breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker if necessary.

Dishwasher does not start

The dishwasher door may not be properly shut. Make certain the dishwasher door is shut and latched.

Dishwasher runs a long time If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seems exceptionally long, it may be due to cold incoming water. Before starting the dishwasher, open the hot water faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher. Run the water until it runs hot, then turn off the water and start the dishwasher.

Water not pumped from dishwasher Make certain the drain hose isn’t kinked, clogged, or improperly installed. Make certain a portion of the drain hose is at least 20 inches above the dishwasher’s enclosure floor (see the Installation Manual). Filters may be clogged. Make certain the filter system isn’t clogged (see the Care and Maintenance section of this manual). The kitchen sink drain may be clogged; you may need a plumber rather than a serviceman for the dishwasher. If an air gap is installed at sink, it may be clogged.

Detergent dispenser cover will not shut

You may not be correctly shutting the detergent dispenser cover, or a cycle was not finished and should be cancelled. Go to the Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent section of this manual for instructions on shutting the detergent dispenser cover. Go to the Operating the Dishwasher section of this manual for instructions on canceling a cycle.

Streaks on glassware

Too much rinse agent is being dispensed. Go to the Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent section of this manual for instructions on decreasing the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

Rattling noises

Utensils may not be properly arranged.

Machine cycle does not advance to rinse

NOTE

your dishwasher will help you with the following instructions. The water supply line may be shut off. Check the water supply valve and open it if it’s shut.

White spots left on dishes

More rinse agent is needed. Go to the Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent section of this manual for instructions on increasing the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

: The Installation Manual that came with

Suds in dishwasher

You may have used the wrong type of dishwashing detergent. Use only automatic dishwasher detergents.

Unsatisfactory washing results

• Incorrect amount of detergent.

• Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded.

• Spray arm rotation blocked by utensils.

• Spray arm nozzles need cleaning.

• Filters not properly fitted into position.

• Unsuitable cycle selected.

Wash Cycle Information

NOTE

wash load, factors over which the manufacturer has no control. Therefore, the times and quantities in this charts are approximate.

: Cycle duration and water consumption depend largely upon household water temperature and

Note: If the unit is out of rinse agent the Hygiene Dry feature will automatically extend the cycle time by

approximately 10 minutes.

Note: If Additional Drying Heat is selected the cycle will be extended by approximately 20 minutes.

THE NSF SYMBOL

A dishwasher or a dishwasher cycle that has the NSF symbol has been certified by the NSF International to meet very strict requirements of wash time and water temperature to ensure dishware and kitchenware sanitization. These requirements are explained in the document NSF/ANSI 184, Residential Dishwashers. More information on NSF Certification is available at the NSF website, http://www.nsfconsumer.org/home/ appliances.asp.

Your dishwasher is NSF certified. The dishwasher cycles that are NSF certified are shown in the chart above. When these cycles are complete, the “Sanitized” indicator on your dishwasher control panel will illuminate.

NOTE

“Sanitized” light or symbol may not illuminate. Your Dishwasher Installation Manual has information on the recommended temperature for your household hot water supply.

: If your household water supply is too hot, your dishwasher’s heating time may be reduced and the

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