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User Manual Dishwasher
USING YOUR DISHWASHER
CONTROL PANEL
Note: You can select the Sanitize option before starting a cycle. If you change the cycle after selecting an option, the original cycle is reset.
Note: When you pause a cycle by opening the door during operation, press the START button before closing the door to continue the cycle.
Push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START button.
If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the cycle will not start.
CYCLE SELECTOR
PROGRESS LIGHTS
Note: When the dishwasher starts a cycle, the light corresponding to the current operation turns on to show the progress of the cycle. When that portion of the cycle is complete, the illuminating light turns off.
DISPLAY
BASIC GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION
- Open the door and load your dishes (see page 15).
Remove any food remains from the dishes before placing them in the rack(s).
Place dishes into the upper and lower racks.
After placing the dishes into the racks, rotate the nozzles by hand to check whether any of the dishes will interfere with them.
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Make sure the dishes will not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening. - Add detergent to the dispenser (see page 17).
Make sure to use only automatic dishwasher detergent.
Refer to “Using the dispenser” on how to add detergent. - Close the door, and then press the POWER button.
When you press the POWER button, the entire display turns on and off, and then the cycle light of the most recently finished cycle lights up.
If “Low Rinse” is illuminated, you should refill the rinse aid dispenser to improve washing and drying performance. - Select an appropriate cleaning cycle depending on the soil level of the dishes (see pages 9 and 21).
Press the appropriate cycle button.
When you press a cycle button, the cycle indicator light is illuminated. If you press the cycle button again, the light turns off and the cycle is canceled.
For information about selecting a cycle according to the soil level of the dishes, see “Cycle selector” on page 9. - Press the START button.
After you close the door and press the START button or you press the START button and close the door, the dishwasher starts the selected cycle after a few seconds. - When the wash cycle is completed.
The “End” light illuminates and the dishwasher sounds a chime.
The power is automatically turned off after 10 minutes.
CAUTION: If you want to load more dishes or pause the dishwasher while it is already running, make sure to open the door slowly and carefully as there is a possibility of injury from the hot steam inside the dishwasher. (If the door is opened while the dishwasher is running, a safety mechanism is activated and stops the cycle.)
Note: You should use rinse aids for better drying performance. You can further improve drying performance by also selecting the Sanitize option.
If the “Low Rinse” lamp lights during a cycle, the dishwasher adds 30 more minutes to the Drying cycle automatically after the “End” light illuminates.
When the water temperature of the last rinse of the sanitize option reaches the sanitary temperature (over 155 °F (68 °C)), the “Sanitize” lamp blinks, and then remains illuminated until the Sanitize option ends. When you open the door or press the POWER button, the “Sanitize” lamp turns off.
WARNING: Do not wash the following items
- Acrylic of Aluminum items: Dishes with printed gold rim decoration may become discolored.
- Dishes treated with adhesive: Treated plastics, wood, ivory, copper, and tin may come loose.
- Plastics with a temperature tolerance less than 194 °F (90 °C) : Thin plastics wash and dry poorly, and may be damaged due to elevated wash temperatures.
- Tin: Tin should be washed by hand and dried immediately as it may rust.
- Wooden utensils: Wooden items may crack.
WARNING: When using the dishwasher, try to arrange the dishes properly as described on page 15.
- You should remove food remains such as bones, fruit seeds, etc. and any other waste such as toothpicks, paper, etc. from the dishes as these may cause damage to the dishes, create noise, or cause the dishwasher to malfunction.
- Select the appropriate cycle depending on the level of soil and the type of dishes.
- Use only the proper amount of detergent and rinsing agent.
REMOVING THE PLATE SUPPORT
You can adjust the angle of the tines in the upper rack to three different positions to match the size and shape of your dishes. To adjust the tines, grasp the handle at the back of the rack and push it left or right. See the illustration below.
In the lower rack, you can easily remove the plate support to make room for large items such as pots and pans. To remove the plate support, lift up the handles (A). To refit the plate support, align it so it is in place, and then push down on the handles (A). To fold down the fold-down tines on the lower rack, remove the rack from the dishwasher, turn the rack over, grasp the tine (B), and then adjust it backward. See the illustration below.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER RACK
You can adjust the height of the upper rack in your Samsung dishwasher so that the lower rack can accommodate larger sized dishes. Depending on where you set the upper rack height, the lower rack can accommodate plates up to 14 in. (36 cm) in diameter and the upper rack can accommodated plates up to 12 in. (30 cm) in diameter.
To adjust the height of the upper rack, follow these steps:
- Remove the upper rack following the directions in Removing the Upper Rack below.
- If you want to lower the upper rack, re-install the rack as shown in Figure A to the right.
- If you want to raise the upper rack, re-install the rack as shown in Figure B to the right.
CAUTION: We recommend adjusting the height of the upper rack before loading dishes into the rack. If you adjust the the rack after loading the dishes, you may damage the dishes.
REMOVING THE UPPER RACK
Pull the upper rack towards the front and then remove it by lifting it up slightly and pulling it towards the front. See the illustrations below.
CAUTION:While the upper rack is removable, it must be installed for the dishwasher to operate properly. If you attempt to operate the dishwasher without the rack, noise will occur and the dishwasher will perform poorly.
LOADING THE LOWER RACK
Load cookware (pots, pans, etc.), up to 14 in. (36 cm) in diameter into the lower rack. The lower rack has been especially designed for dinner dishes, soup bowls, plates, pots, lids, casserole dishes, and plates. Load your plates into the center column of the rack so their open sides face towards the right. Load large items such as pans and pots into the dishwasher so their open sides face downwards. We recommend loading cups, stemware, and small plates into the upper rack.
See the recommended loading patterns below.
LOADING THE UPPER RACK
The upper rack has been designed for small plates, mugs, glasses, and plastic items marked “dishwasher safe”. Load your plates into the dishwasher so their open sides face each other.
Make sure the loaded dishes do not interfere with the rotation of the nozzle which is located at the bottom of the upper rack. (Check this by rotating the nozzle by hand.)
When loading dishes, pull the upper rack out sufficiently so you can load it without striking the counter above.
Using the glass support
You can load cups or glasses onto the glass support. This is also very convenient for washing wine glasses. Hang your wine glasses onto the pegs of the glass support.
You can fold the glass support back when it is not being used.
Loading the large items
You can load large items such as pans and pots into the lower rack. Make sure pot handles and other items do not interfere with rotation of the nozzles.
USING THE CUTLERY BASKET
The cutlery basket consists of two compartments.
You can place each knife, spoon, or fork separately into the spoon stands in the basket’s covers to prevent chipping and discoloration.
Note: DO NOT let any item extend through the bottom.
- Small forks
- Spoons
- Knives
- Large spoons and forks
- Medium-sized forks
- Remaining items
Suggested arrangement for a 12 place setting
The spoon stands as seen from above with the suggested placement of cutlery items. Match the numbers in the diagram to the numbers in the list of cutlery items above.
You can use the cutlery basket with the cover open. Refer to the illustration to the right.
Filling the detergent dispenser
- Open the cover by pushing the cover latch downwards.
- Add the recommended amount of detergent to the main wash dispenser. See the table below.
- Close the dispenser cover. You will hear a ‘click’ when it is closed correctly.
- When you select the Heavy cycle, add the recommended amount of detergent to the pre-wash dispenser. See the table below
The cover opens automatically to dispense the detergent during the wash.
Note: The numbers inside the dispenser refer to grams.
Filling the rinse aid dispenser
Your dishwasher has been designed to use liquid rinse aid.
Note: The use of a rinse aid greatly improves the drying performance after the final rinse.
- Turn the dispenser knob counterclockwise to open the cover.
- Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator points to “MAX” Avoid overfilling the dispenser.
- Adjust the amount of rinse aid released during the rinse operation.
You can choose one of four levels (1 - 4). The higher the number, the larger the amount of rinse aid released. The factory default is 3.
When the rinse dispenser is filled up, it is good for about 40 washes.
- Close the cover.
Turn the dispenser knob clockwise.
CAUTION: We strongly recommended using only liquid rinse aid.
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR DISHWASHER
Keeping your dishwasher clean improves its performance, reduces unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life.
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
It’s best to clean spills on the outside of your dishwasher as they occur. Use a soft, damp cloth on the control panel to gently wipe away spills and dust. Do not use benzene, wax, thinner, chlorine bleach, or alcohol. These materials may discolor the inner walls and cause stains. Do not clean the dishwasher by sprinkling water over it and avoid letting water come into contact with any of the electrical parts.
Note: If your dishwasher has a stainless steel door panel, you can clean it with a stainless steel cleaner for home appliances or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Clean the interior of your dishwasher periodically to remove any dirt or food particles. Wipe the inside of the dishwasher and the inner part of the door with a wet dishcloth. We recommend filling the detergent dispenser with dish detergent, and then running the dishwasher empty periodically using the Normal cycle with the sanitize option. This will keep your dishwasher clean.
If white spots and odor are still present in your dishwasher, run the Normal cycle with the dishwasher empty and without detergent until it flushes. Then, interrupt the cycle and put an 8 ounce cup of white vinegar into the lower basket. Close the dishwasher and let the cycle finish.
CAUTION: Do not remove the tub front seal (the long rubber seal enclosing the opening of the dishwasher).
CLEANING THE NOZZLES
If your dishwasher does not seem to be cleaning adequately or the nozzles seem clogged, you can clean each of the nozzles. When removing the nozzles, take care as they may break.
Lower nozzle
- Check whether the nozzle holes are clogged by food particles.
- If cleaning is needed, remove the nozzle by pulling it upwards.
- Clean the nozzle, and then push it back into place.
- Check whether the nozzle is engaged correctly by rotating it by hand.
Middle nozzle
- Pull the upper rack towards the front and remove it.
- Check whether the nozzle holes are clogged by food particles.
- If cleaning is needed, remove the nozzle.
- To remove the nozzle, unfasten and remove the nut, and then remove the nozzle.
- Clean the nozzle, re-insert it, and then fasten the nut.
- When fastening the nut, turn it firmly by hand.
- Check whether the nozzle is engaged correctly by rotating it by hand.
Upper nozzle
- Check whether the nozzle holes are clogged by food particles.
- If cleaning is needed, remove the nozzle.
- To remove the nozzle, pull out the upper rack first, unfasten the nozzle cap by turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the upper nozzle.
- Clean the nozzle, re-insert it, and then fasten the nozzle cap to the nozzle by turning the cap clockwise.
- Check whether the nozzle is engaged correctly by rotating it by hand.
STORING YOUR DISHWASHER
If you need to store your dishwasher for an extended period of time, first drain and disconnect it. If you leave water in the hoses and internal components, you can damage the dishwasher.
After draining and disconnecting the dishwasher, be sure to turn off the water supply valve and circuit breaker.
CYCLES
CYCLE CHART
- The numbers in parentheses in the Last Rinse column represent the temperature when you select Sanitize. (When you select Quick+, you can’t use the Sanitize option.)
- When you select the Auto or Normal cycle, you can eliminate the O (optional) steps depending on the soil level of the dishes.
- The wash time varies depending on the steps or options you add, and on the pressure and temperature of the supplied water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR DISHWASHER…
PROBLEM |
ACTION |
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Does not start. (Dishwasher doesn’t run) |
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Has odors. |
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Water remains after a cycle has finished. |
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Food particles remain on dishes. (Not cleaning properly.) |
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The water is too hard. For hard water:
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Does not dry dishes well. |
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Is too noisy. |
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There is yellow or brown film on the inside of the dishwasher. |
Caused by coffee and tea soils.
WARNING: To avoid burns, after a cycle, wait for 20 minutes to let the heating elements cool down before cleaning the interior. |
Film on glasses. |
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Does not have any indicators lit. |
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Does not have a smoothly rotating nozzle. |
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White coating on cutlery or crockery. |
Hard water is being supplied.
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An operation or cycle takes too long. |
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Suds in the tub. |
Improper detergent is being used.
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Water standing in the bottom of the tub. |
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Stained tub interior. |
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Steam. |
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Buttons do not work. |
Control Lock is activated.
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INFORMATION CODES
The Control Panel displays information codes to help you understand what is occurring with your dishwasher. The codes take the form of blinking cycle selector lights. If you see any of the codes listed below, you should select the Cancel and Drain option, and then follow the instructions in the Solution column.
Code Symbol | Meaning |
Solution |
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High temperature heating check |
Functional check. With the dishwasher empty, add detergent, and then run a cycle. If the problem continues, go to your house circuit breaker panel, set the dishwasher’s circuit breaker switch to off, and then contact an authorized Samsung service center. |
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Water supply check |
Check whether the faucet is closed, the water supply is suspended, or the water line is frozen or clogged by foreign particles. If the problem continues, Turn off the faucet, and then contact an authorized Samsung service center. |
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Over-level water check |
Turn off the faucet and go to your house circuit breaker panel, set the dishwasher’s circuit breaker switch to off, and then contact an authorized Samsung service center. |
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Leakage check |
If a water supply valve connection leak occurs, turn off the faucet and go to your house circuit breaker panel, set the dishwasher’s circuit breaker switch to off, and then contact your installer or a plumber to fix the leak. If the problem continues, contact an authorized Samsung service center. |