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Model Nos.
14071
14072
14074
14O75
Model an_d Serial
Number.Plate •
AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER
CAUTION: Read and foli0w all S;_fety
Rules and Operating Instructions'
before first use of this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
_6SD3592f_059
_R5558-1
;42 CG
)tinted in U.S.A.
Warranty ................... .Below
Important Safety'Instructions ....... 3
Important Parts of Your Dishwasher . .4
What Your Dishwasher Needs ....... 5
I
Special Tips ............. 1....... 6
Operating Instructions ...... " .... 7-8
Detergent Dispenser .............. 9
Detergent Usage Guide ........... 9
Rinse Agent Dispenser ..............
Proper Loading .............. 101.
User Maintenance Instructions ..... 12
Care and Cleaning .......... ..... 12
Air Gap ....................... 12
Color Panels ................ _..13
Problems and Solutions ....... 14-17
Sears Service .................. 20
Full One-Year Warranty on
Dishwasher
For one year from the first day of use
in your home, Sears will repair, free of
charge, defects in material or workmanship
which appear in this dishwasher.
Full Ten-Year Warranty Against
Leaks in the Tub and Inner Door
Panel
For ten years from the first day of use in
your home, if a leak should occur as a
result of failure of the tub or inner door
panel due to cracking, chipping, or peeling,
Sears wilt replace, free of charge, the tub
or inner door panel.
If the dishwasher is subjected to other than
private family use, _e above warranty
coverage is effective for only 90 days.
Warranty service is available by
contacting the nearest Sears Service
Center/Department in the United States.
This warranty applies only while t}iis
product is in use in the United States..
This warranty gives you: specific legal
rights, and you may also have ot.her dghts.
which vary from state to state.
The model number of your automatic
dishwasher is found on the serial plate
fastened to the tub wall just inside the
dishwasher door,
All repair parts are available for immediate
pui'chase or special order when you visit
your nearest Sears Service Center, or the
Service Department at most Sears
Stores. To request service or order ,'qrts
by phone, call the toll free numbe _ed
on the back cover. --
When requesting service or ordering r
always provide the following informat.
• Product Type
• Part Number
• Model Number
• Part Description
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING:
Please follow these basic precautions, including the following:
i .i all instructions before using your * To avoid risk of electrical shock,
dishwasher.
• (_nly use detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
• Store detergents and rinse agents in a
cool dry place out of children's reach.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not operate dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
• Always disc6nnect electrical power to
dishwasher before attempting to service
it. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.
• Remember, use dishwasher for its
• intended purpose only.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
• "Dishwasher Safe" or equivalent. If
unmarked, check manufacturer's
recommendations.
• This dishwasher must be properly
installed in accordance with the Instal,
lation Instructions before it is used.
( IOUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
: _nect to a properly rated, protected
. .Jsized power-supply circuit tO avoid
electrical overload.
• This appliance must be connected to
a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run wffh the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead
of the appliance.
WARNING:
The improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a dsk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service
;epresent_tive if you are in doubt whether
:he appliance is properly grounded.
the dis.hwasher must be electrically
grounded before it is operated.
• If you did not receive Installation
Instructions with your dishwasher, you
can get a copy by contacting your Sears
Service Center.
• Do not touch heating unit during
or immediately after use. Allow time to
cool.
• Load sharp or pointed tableware with
handles up (points down) to avoid injury
when reaching into dishwasher.
• Load sharp items and knives so they
aren't likely to damage door seal.
• Do not sit or stand on or abuse
dishwasher door or dishracks.
• Do not allow children to play in or on
dishwasher.
• When discarding old dishwasher,
be sure to remove door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
• Do not install the dishwasher on
carpeted floor.
AWARNING:
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may build up in a hot water system that
has not been used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. TO
prevent injury or damage, before using
dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets
and allow water to run for several
minutes. This will allow gases to escape.
As the ga_ is flammable, do not smoke or
use an open flame or appliance near
faucets while they are open.
NOTE: Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or bther flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
SAVE THESE
3INSTRUCTIONS '
Appearance willvary accordingto the m_lel number
Upperrack
Lowersprayarm
Heatingunit
Wash tower
-- Lowerrack
Right Side View
Door latch
Controlpanel
Door panel
Loweraccesspanel-
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Inner Door
Rinseagent
dispenser
Detergent
dispensers
Front View
4
La al_adenclavariaseg_'r_el nOmemde modelo
Canastillasuperior
.azo inferior-
rociador
Unidad
calefaclora
lavado
Inferior
Vista Lateral Derecha ." "
Se.gurode la
puerta '
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puerta
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Dispensador Dispens_
del-agente de deter
de enjuague.
lores
ente
Vista Frontal
5 -
Agua Callente
- ParaIlmpiary secarlos platesustednecesita
agua caliente.Paraayudarlea usteda obtener
agua a unatemperaturaaproplada,su
.lavadorade platescalientael agua
automdticamenteen el ciclode lavado.Se
necesitaagua a temperaaturaelevada para.
disolverla grasay actlvarlos detergentesen
polvo.Para un buenlavadoy seca.do,el agua
que entradebe tener unatemperaturade per
Io menos 120°F.Para evitardaSoa los plates,
el agua entranteno debeexceder los 150°F."
Compruebela temperatura"de su aguacon
dn.term6metroparacarameloo came.
• Abrala Ilavedel agua callentemds cercana
a la lavadorade plates.Pongael ten_dmetm
en unvase y deje que el aguacorra
continuamentedentrodel vase hastaque ia
ternperaturadeje de sublr. ..
No pongaa funclonar la lavadorade plates
duranteo Inmediatamentedespu6sde otto
useabundantede agua caliente,ta!come
ellavadode ropao unba_0." " ...
Presi6n del Agua ;
La presi6ndel suminlstro de agua deber_estar
entre 15y 120 librasper pulgadacuadrada.
Paradelermlnarslustedtlene sufldente
presi6n,pongaunreciplentaconuna
capacldadde uncuartode gal6ndebaJode la
Ilavede agua callentemds.corcanaa-la
lavadorade platesy abrala llaveal mdxlmo.SI
el reciplentese Ilena en menoSde 9 segundos;
la presi6ndel aguaestd dentm de unmargen
aceptable.Cerci6rese"de que todas lasdemds
llavesde agua est6ncerradasdurar)teesta
prueba; "
Condiciones del Agua
En lasAreas dondeel agua es muydura (12 "
granoso mds), pudierahacersenecesariala
instalacl6nde un suavizadorde agua para
asegurarel rendimientoapropladode su
lavadorade plates.Si ustedno sabe el grade
de durezai:lesu suministrode agua,p6ngase
en contactocon su departamentolocalde
agua o traigauna muestraa su tiendaSears
para haeeruna prusba.
Detergentes
"" Usesolamente detergentesespeclalespara
• use an lavadorasde platesautomdtlcas.
• NUNCA usaen su lavadorade plates
dete_jentesde lavar mpa, jabonesI|quidosu •
Otros.Ilmpiadorescaseins.Algunosdetergentes
serdnmds eficacesque otros,de acuerdocon
' lascondtcionesde su agua.Almaceneel
detergentden unlugar fresco y seco.
Agentes de En.luague
Losagentes de enjuaguehacenque el agua
corm sobre losplatesmds rdpldamenteque Io
•usual.Esto_lismlnuye las manchasde agua y
Ilaceq.Oeel secadosea mdsrdpldo.tambidn.
. I_osagentesde enjuaguesepueden
.":obtenerya sea en formaIfqu|dao s6fida.El
dispen_dor de su lavadorade platesusala
=forma.ll'qulda.
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Appearance may vary
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STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
• Load the dishwasher (seepages 10 and 11). • Turn on hot waterfaucet nearest dishwasher
detergent__ (see page 9). and letit rununtil the watel"ishot.Add
• Close the door but do not latch it. • Turn the Dial to the'desired wash cycle.
Then latchthe door to start the dishwasher.
• If dishwasher drains intoa food waste
disposer, operate disposer untilitis emply.
SELECT THE CYCLE
HEAVY WASH
For heavily soiled dishes and pots and pans.
Cycle Time: Approx. 93 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 9.5 gallons
' 3MAL WASH
F,,, normally soiled dishes.
Cycle Time: Approx. 89 minutes
"er Usage: Approx. 8.0 gallons
LIGHT WASH
For prerinsed or lightly soiled dishes and
dishes that have been stored.
Cycle Time: ApProx. 86 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 6.6 gallons
+.He+ +!
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.
DO NOT USE DETERGENT.
Cycle Time: Approx. 12 minutes
Water Osage: Approx. 3.9 gallons
_ _ _ _e,e_coo,o__ea,_n_+o_
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SELECT OPTIONS
HOT DRY Option
@
Turns drying heating unit on for
fast drying.
COOL DRY Option !
Turns heating unit off for entire I_1
drying period. To shorten drying
time, open dishwasher door
slightly.
NORMAL SIGHTS AND
SOUNDS
• You'll see water vapor coming ihrough
the vents by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out.
• You'lt hear occasionat sounds while your
dishwasher is running:
• Soft food disposer shredding action.
• Drain valve Opening to pump water
out.
• Timer control as cycle progresses.
• Detergent cup opening.
• Pump motor startrng.
• The motor stops during drying.
ENERGY AND WATER SAVING
TIPS
• Wash full loads.
• Use your dishwasher during off-peak
hours.
•Use the LIGHTWASH cyclewhehever
possible.
• SelectCOOL DRY optionwhenyou
don'tneed dry dishesin a hurry.
• Don'tprerinsenormallysoileddishes.
• Loadt:orrectly to ensuregoodwashing
action.
HOW TO ADD A DISH DURINr-
A cYCLE
• Add dishesanytime during RINSE &
HOLD cycle.
• With other wash cycles,you canadd
dishes at any timeBEFORE the
detergentcuphas opened.
Here's how to add a forgotten dish:
.1,Pushdoorlatchto the left.Washingwill
stop.
2.Waita few secondsuntilthe water
calms.Then openthe door.
3. Add' dishes you've forgotten,
PREPARING DISHES FOR
WASHING
• Prerinsing of normalfood soilIs not
necessary.
• Scrapeoffbones,seeds,skins,
toothpicksand otherhardsoils.
• Removehardshelledvegetables,
meat trimmings,leafy vegetables,ann
excessiveamountsof oilor grease.
• Removefoods withhighacidcontent--
they candiscolorstainlesssteel. , ....
• Removelarge quantitiesof any food_
° When usingthe HEAVYWASH cycle,
lesspreparationis required.This cycle
canwash heavily-soileddishesand
removedried-onand baked-onsoils
frompots,pansand casseroles.
However,itemswithburned-onsoils
maynotcome clean.
',i'llfind two detergent dispenserson
.inside door of your dishwasher.•
Open cup
Maincup
Do not.adddetergentuntilyou are ready
to start the cycle.,Usefresh detergent.
The dispenserwillautomaticallyrelease
detergentat the correcttimes duringthe
cycle.
• Alwaysclosethe.maincup tightly.When it
isfirmly latched youwill heara •clicking
sound,it Is not.necessaryto overtighten,
-.. ,
Grasp handle, rotate /
.andcloseUghUy / ._ ,
_°
Closethe maincup. -:
•NOTE:Toopen.thedeteFgontdispenser
afterithas beenclosed,'unlatchthe door-
androtatethe'Dial a fulltiJrnto the OFF
position.Whenthe dosed•cupcontains "
soapit isbestthat the doorbe ina
partiallyopenpositionbeforerotatingthe
Dial.Thiswillhelpreducethe amountof ."
detergentand dnseaidagentspillage!nto
thetub. . -
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid) . -
• Moderately
Cycles Soft Water Hard Water Hard Water
• (0 to 3 grains) (4 to 8 grains) •(9 to t2 grains)
Lo_,tWash MainCup MainCup " MainCup-
1tablespoon
_avy Wash. EachCup
•i:i _alWash 1tablespoon
Rinse &.Hold No Detergent
HalfFull•. •
• EachCup
HalfFull
No Detergent
Completely Full
Each.Cup
:Completely Full
• No Detergent
Very Hard Water
- (over 12 grains)
Wate(Softener
•Recommended
WaterSoftener
.: Recommended
WaterSoftener
Recommended
To fill the dispenser=.
Uhscrewthe cap.Note the FULL line
on the tipof the cap. Add the liquidrinse
agent untilitjust reachesthe top of
the FULL line.Replace thecap.The
dispenserautomaticallyreleasesthe
rinseagentintothe final dnse water.
T
Fu,"..<".
Fillas needed,butdo :ndtoverfill:
UPPER RACK (appearance will vaw)
The upper rack is best forglasses, cups
and saucers. Cups andglasses fit best
along the sides. This is also the place for
dishwasher safe plastics. Make sure small
plastic items are lodged in tightly so they
can't fall onto the heating unit. Arrange
stemware so that it cannot move easily.
Don't let the glasses touch each other.
The upper rack is handy fol_all kinds of .
odd shapes. Saucepans, mixing bowls
and other Items should be placed face
down:When ioadlng diShwasher-safe
plastics make sure each .plastic Item.is =.'
secured oVer two fingers.This will ihsOr.e_
. good Washing results. :. .... . ......,
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IL 1ER RACK(appearance wili_ry)
:..i'"_TE:Do notload largeplatters.orti'ays
.::.;: 'ontrightcornerof lower,rack.They.
hlaypreventdetergentfromcirculating'
inthe.washcycle. •
The lowerrack'isbest usedforplates,
saucers,and cookware.Large itemssuch
as broilerPansand racksshouldgo inthe
lowerrackalongthe edge. Loadplatters,
potsandbowls alongthe sides,in
corners,or inthe back.For bestwashing
results,all itemsshouldbe positione,d with
thesoiledside of thedis_ facingthe
centerof therack. " '
Putflatwarein the removable•basketwith
fork and knifehandlesup to protectyour
• hands.PlacespOonsin the basketwith
•handles'down;Mixkn.ives,forksand
spoonssothey don'tnesttoge.ther. -
•Distributeevenly. = .
Small plasticitems,suchas measuring
• Spoonsand lidsfrom smallcontainers,
a_renot recommendedfor automatic
•dishwashi.ng.If placedIndishwasher,they
shouldgo inbottomof utensilbasketwith
•silverwareon top.
,It Q centerarea clear in the - CAUTION -
I, ,r rack. Takeout anything
.7"-q.WashTowerrisesthroughthecenter that mayfall or
:;i:!:.Jelower rockduringthe washandrinse extendthroughthe.
_rtions ofth.ecycle.Don'tblockit orload " 10bttomof the Utensil
tallthingsnextto it.Also,becareful notto : basket.
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leta portionofan itemsuchas a potor
dishhandleextendthroughthebottom •
rack.Thiscouldblockthe.washarmand
causepoorwashingresults.
WashTower
I Utensilbasket
CAREOFSURFACES
• Clean control panel with lightly
dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. _.
DO NOT use abrasives or sharp
objects---they could damage the control"
•panel. .
• Clea_ Outslde cabinet finish with a good
appliance polish wax. DO NOT use
scoudng pads, harsh or gritty cleaners.
• Interior is self-cleaning with normal use.
If it should ever need cleaning, use a
mild cleansing powder. If hard water
causes lime build-up, clean as follows"
--Pour 2 cups white vinegar into empty
dishwasher. DO NOT use detergent.
---operate .machine On NORMAL WASH
• cycle.
CARE. OF AIR GAP
If an air gap was installed for your built-In
dishwasher, check to make sure it is
clean. Air gaps are usually mounted on
the coiJntertop and c&n be inspected by
removing the cover. Theair gap is not part
of your dishwasherand is not covered by
Sears warranty. •
. Drain.air gap..
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PROTECTION 'AGAINST
FREEZING :.
| .,.
If dishwasher is left in an unheated plac,_-.,'
durirlg the winter:
'* Shut off water and electrical power.
• Remove access panel•
• Disconnect water lines from valve. Drain
Intoa fiat pan.
* Drain collection chamber at rear of unit
below filter by disconnecting hose to
pump.
• Remove plastic pump cover in tub
bottom and use sponge to soak up any
remaining water.
• Reconrlect water lines to valve and
• :hoses to pump.
j . ,
• Pump coverscrews
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.RSPARA iO.FOR.OV'"GI...Ii
• Disconr_ect electrical power.
Turn off water supply, disconnect water
and drain lines.
• Tape-racks in place; close door securely
and tape it shut.
• Wrapwt_ blankets and, if using a hand
trucl_ lift dishwasher from side in upright
•:position only.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
'" can changethe door and lower
Jss panelappearanceof your
d=shwasherby orderingone of these
optionalaccessories:
• ColorPanels
• 1/4"Wood PanelTrim Kit
These accessoriesare availablefrom:
Dri_ViewManufacturing
4706 AIImondAvenue
Louisville,KY 40209
Specifyaccessorynumberwhenordering
DESCRIPTIONS OF OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
Color Panels_ Replacementdoorand
loweraccesspanels are availableIn the
followingcolors:
GPF400A (Almond)
GPF400B (Black)
GPF400W (White)
Wood PanelTrim KitmThis accessory
containstrimand Instructionsfor youto
s' -ly and installa 1/4"thickdecorative
doorand loweraccess panel:
22-16071 (White)
_" 16075 (Black)
8078 (Almond)
NOTE: The 22-16072 dishwasher door
spring kit mustalso be orderedand
installedwhen the doorpanel weighs
four Ibs or more;
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PROBLEM
Dishwasher
will not start
Dishwasher.will
notfill withwater
i ! i
UnuJ;ual!noise
, J
Dlsl_washerI
leak i. !
CAUSED BY
•Dishwasher not
receiving electricity
•Dial not in correct
position for c_ycle
selected
•Turning the Dial
too far
•Turning the Dial
too far
•No watersupply
•Water inletvalve
cldgge_ I_Lding
I.Im_ropjer
i'Oi_hw_sh_nbt
I.To_)m_ch_udsing
_-Spilled rinse a.gent
•Dishwasher door
interfereswith
surrounding
cabinets
SOLUTION
• Checkhousefuseor circu!tbreaker.
-Make sure Dial is turned far enough and
cycle button is fully pushed in.
• Be carefulyoudo notturn1heDialany "
fartherthannecessary.Thera isa delay
between start-upand waterfillso you will
not hear any wash action right away,
-See thesolutionabove.
•Make surewater supplyvalve undersinkis
turnedon.
•Water valve supplyline may be cloggedwith
sediment.Clean out.
•Utensilsmaynot besecureon rack pins,
or somethingsmallmay have droppedfrom
therack.Water is causingutensilsto rattle.
•Make suraeverythingis securelyplaced
indishwasher.
_Leveldishwasheras descdbedin Installation
Instructions.Don'tplacedishwasheroncarpet.
•Improperdetergent.Use automatic
• dishwasher detergent only or try a
I different brand or less detergenL
• If handdishwashingdeter_]entis used by
mistake,pourone measuringcup of ..
vegetableoilinbottomoftub and run ;
dishwasherthrougha completeNORMAL•
WASH cyclewith recommendedamount of
automaticdishwashingdetergent.
•,To removesudsfromtub:Open dishwasher.
Let sudsevaporate.Add 1 gallonof cold
waterto tub. Closeand latchdishwasher.
Pump outwaterbyslowlyturning Dialuntila
drainpedodisreached.Repeatif necessary.
•Spilledrinseagentcan causefoam during
washrig. Thiscan lead tooverflowing:Wipe
up a(cidental spillof rinseagent witha
daml:cloth.
•Make sure doordoes nottouchcabinets
whenopeningorclosing.Use levellinglegs
to leveldishwasher.
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-'_OBLEM
_ _hes notdry
Spottingand
filming
CAUSED BY
•Water is nothot
• COOLDRYoption
selected.
• Impr0pe_loading
!.Rinse agent
dispenserempty
• Hardwater
•Water is not I_ot
•COOL DRY optiori
selected
• NOtenou_.hor,
•poorquahty
detergent
*Old detergent
• No rinse agent
SOLUTION
•Raisewater heaterthermostatto 140°F if
necessary.
• Do notselectCOOLDRY option.Allow
dishestodry in heatedair.
• Loaddishesso itemsdrain properly.Avoid
overloading.
• Fillrinseagent dispenserif empty.
• Filldetergentcupsto capacity.Usedishwasher
detergentwithhighest availablephosphorous
content.May be necessarytoinstalla water
softener.
• Raisewater heaterthermostat to 140°F.
• Dryingwithoutheat maycause some
spotting.Do notselectCOOL DRY option.
*Use morefresh automaticdishwasher ._
detergent.Use detergentwith highest
availablephosphorouscontent,
especially ifyou havehardwater.
• Use onlyfresh, automatic dishwasher
detergenLStoretightlyb-losedina cool, dry
place.Discardold, lumpyor separated
detergent.Do notfill detergentdispenser
untilreadyto wash.
• Fill rinseagent dispenser.
To I'bmovestubborn spots and film from
glassware:
1.Removeall metalutensilsfrom the
'dishwasher.
2. Do notadd detergent.
3. SelectHEAVYWASH cycie.
4. Startthe dishwasherand allowto runfor
18 to 20:minutes.The dishwasherwill now
be inthe;mainwash.
5.Then openthe doorand pour2 cups
(500 ml)whitevinegarintobottomof
dishwasher. •
6. Closethe doorand allowto completethe
cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat as
above, exceptuse1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acidcrystalsinsteadof vinegar.(Most
drugstorescarrycitricacid crystals.)
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PROBLEM
Etching--
permanent
filming which
cannot be
removed
Water left
in bottom
of tub
Dishes and
interior of
dishwasher
brown or yellow
Film build-up on
lower front of tub
Silverware
stained
Bronze tarnish
on silverplate
Black or gray
marks on dish
Dishware chipped
or broken
Dishwasher odor
'CAUSED BY
•Too much
detergent
in soft water
,t
• Improper loading
I
• Normal amount of
water
• ll'on or manganese
in water
•Some detergent
didnotdissolve
•Undissolved.
deterg..entcontacting
wet sdverware
•Acidic or salty
food soils
•Silverplatewom
offexposingbase
metal-takes on
bronzehue
• Metal utensils
rubbing against
dishes during wash
• Improper loading
SOLUTION
• Reduceamountof dishwasher detergentl
Usedetergentwithlowerphosphorouscontent.
• Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
properly to permit water spray to rinse all
surfaces. Do not overload.
• It is normal for a small amountof clean Water
to remain in bottom of tub after each cycle.
• Clean the drain air gap. See User
Maintenance Instructions.
• install an iron or manganese filter in home
water supply.
• Use fresh,automatic dishwasherdetergent.
Usedetergentwithhighestavailable
_hosphorouscontent,especia!lyif youhave
ardwater.Raisewater heaterthermostatto
140°Fifnecessary.Runwateratsinkuntilhot
beforestartingdishwasher.Removefilmwith
dishwashingdetergentandwarm water.
•Avoidspillingdry detergenton wet
silverware.Clean withsilverpolish.
• Use RINSE & HOLD cycle. Certain foods left
on silverwarefor extended periods of time m=
cause pitting..
• Remove tarnish with silverpolish.
• Load metal utensilsso they do not rubagainst
dishes. Marks may be removed with mild
abrasive cleanser and plasticscouring pad.
,,Do not overload. Load glasses in _ppei" rack
only.See Loading sectionfor tips.
•Soiled dishes held
too long in ..
dishwasher
•Vinyl rack coating
• Use RINSE&HOLDcycleifdisheswillnotbe
washedat endofday.
• Plastic odor willbe gone after several weeks use
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' PROBLEM
::!:i_otor hums
Staining of ..
tub interior
Vapor at the
vent
Detergent cup
lid won't latch
after adding
detergent
CAUSED BY
• Dishwasherhas
not been used on
a regular basis •
i
•Some detergents
contain,colorant
(pigment ordyes)
•Some tomato-based
foods can stain
•Water vapor comes
through the vent by
the door latch dudng
drying and when
water is being
pumped out
•Dial not in OFF
position
m
SOLUTION
• If youdo notuseyourdishwasheroften,
set itto fill and pumpOUtonceevery week.
•This willhelpkeep the seal moistandthe "
• garbagedisposerclear. ....
,,Thiswilldiscolorthe tub interiorwithextended
use,Checkthe detergentdispenserfor Signs
. of any discoloration.Ifdispenseris discolored,
changeto detergentwithoutany colorant.
• Usingthe RINSE &HOLDcycleafteradding
dishto.theloadcandecreasethelevelofstaining.
•This is a normaloccurrence.
• Dial mustbe in OFF positionfor cup lid to
closeand latch properly.If you unlatchthe
doorand open ittodryyour dishes,the Dial
does notadvancetOOFF by itself.
NOTES
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NOTES.
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