Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Guide d'Ufilisafion et d'Entrefien
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www, kenmore.com
www.sears_com

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontarlo t Canada M5B 2B8
www.sears.ca
Warranty Information ............................................................................. 3 Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Important Safety Instructions ................................................. 4-5 Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years
of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require
Dishwasher Components ......................................................................... 6
preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when

Dishwasher Features ................................................................................ 7 having a Master Protection Agreement can save your money and
aggravation. The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend
Dishware Materials .................................................................................. 7 the life of your new product. Here's what the Agreement includes:
Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly
Loading the Dishwasher .......................................................................... 8 under normal use, not just defects.
Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No
Loading the Silverware ........................................................................... 9
deductible, no functional failure excluded from coverage - real

Rack Features and Accessories ........................................................... 10 protection.

* Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized
Detergent ................................................................................................ 11 Sears service technicians, which means someone you can trust
will be working on your product.
Rinse Aid ................................................................................................. 12
* Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as
you want us, whenever you want us.
Dishwasher Cycles and Options .................................................. 13-1 4
* "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered

Operating the Dishwasher ........................................................... 15-1 6 product if four or more product failures occur within twelve
months.
Care and Maintenance ................................................................. 17-1 8 * Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed.
* Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 19-21 extra charge,
* Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution. Phone
support from a Sears representative on all products, Think of
us as a "talking ownePs manual."
* Power surge protection against electrical damage due to
power fluctuations.
* $250 food loss protection annually for any food spoilage
that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered
refrigerator or freezer,
* Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes
longer than promised.
* 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered
repair service and related installed parts Once you purchase
the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for
you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night or
schedule a service appointment online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If you
cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we
will provide a full refund, or a prorated refund anytime after the
product warranty period expires.
Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply.
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model, and For prices and additional information in the U.S.A.
serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial call 1-800-827-6655.
number printed on an identification label inside the dishwasher. *Coverage in Canada varies on some items.
Have this information available whenever you contact Sears about For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
your product. Sears Installation Service
Model No. For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage
Date of Purchase door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the
Serial No. U.S.A. or Canada call
Save this information and your sales receipt for future reference! 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
One Year Limited Warranty Disc[almer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
When installed, operated and maintained according Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited
to all instructions supplied with the product, if this warranty shall be product repair as provided herein.
appliance fails due to a defect in material or Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year
ca[[ 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ to arrange for free repair. or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be
liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date
and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the
private family purposes.
duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness,

THIS WARRANTY COVERS ONLY DEFECTS IN MATERIAL so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
AND WORKMANSHIP. SEARS WILL NOT PAY FOR: This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, United States or Canada.
including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
bags.
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct
Sears Brands Management Corporation
product installation, operation or maintenance.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, Sears Canada Inc.
operated or maintained according to the all instructions
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from
accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended
purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use
of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than
those recommended in all instructions supplied with the
product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from
unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Wehaveprovidedmanyimportant safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.

* Misuse of the dishwasher can result in seriaus iniury or * It is highly recommended far the end user to become
death. Do not use the dishwasher in any way nat covered familiar with the procedure to shut off the incaming
in this manual or for any purpose other than thase water supply and the procedure to shut off the incoming
explained in the following pages. power supply. See the installation Instructions or contact
your installer for more information.
* Severe product damage and/or iniury could result from
the use of unqualified service technicians or nan-original * Never use steam cleaning products to clean your
replacement parts. All repairs must be performed dishwasher. The manufacturer will nat be liable for the
by a qualified service technician using onMy original possible damages or cansequences.
equipment factory replacement parts.

* EUectrical shack 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 unless you are certain the
electrical supply has been correctly installed or the
dishwasher has been properly grounded.

* Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher.

Some chlaride-cantaining products can damage your
dishwasher and may present health hazards!
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious iniury, observe the following:

* This dishwasher is provided with Installatian instructions * To reduce the risk of injury, do nat allow children to
and this Use and Care Manual. Read and understand play in or on the dishwasher.
all instructions before installing or using the dishwasher. When children become old enaugh to operate the
* This appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents
wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in
must be run with the circuit conductors and connected safe practices by qualified persans.
to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the Under certain canditians, hydrogen gas may be
dishwasher. See the Installation Instrucfians included
produced in a hat water system that has nat been used
with this dishwasher for mare information on electrical
for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive.
requirements. Before using a dishwasher that is cannected to a hat
Use this dishwasher only far its intended functian, which water system that has been unused for two weeks or
is the washing of hausehald dishware and kitchenware. longer, turn on all hat water faucets and let the water
flow from each for several minutes, open windows to
Use only detergents or rinsing agents recammended for
ventilate the house. This will release any accumulated
use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of
hydrogen gas. As the gas is explosive, do nat smake or
children.
use an open flame during this time.
When loading items to be washed:
Remove the dishwasher door to the washing
a. Locate sharp items so that they are nat likely to
compartment when remaving an old dishwasher from
damage the door seal.
service or discarding.
b. Load knives and other sharp utensils with their
HANDLES UP to reduce the risk of cut-type To avoid flaor damage and possible maid growth, do
iniuries. nat allow wet areas to remain around or under the
c. Do not wash plastic items unless they are dishwasher.
marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect
plastic items nat so marked, check the against freezing to avoid possible damage to the fill
manufacturer's recommendations.
valve. Damage caused by freezing is nat cavered by
d. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all the warranty.
enclosure Panels are in place.
e. Do nat tamper with or override controls and
interlocks

Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks

of the dishwasher.
Door Gasket

Top Rack

Vent

Silverware
Filter System
Basket

Bottom Rack

Rinse Agent
Dispenser
Detergent
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Filter

FILTERSYSTEM

Cylinder Filter
QuietGuardTM: A two-pump motor system, the Suspended Upper & Lower Rack Fllp Tines: Increase the rack
Motor, and triple insulation make this dishwasher one of the flexibility to accommodate larger/taller items.
quietest in North America.
Dry Assist: Raises the temperature of the rinse water
Stainless Steel Giant Tub: A rust-free, hygienic interior and increases the drying time which will result in improved
surface. drying.

Nylon Coated Racks: Greatly reduces cuts and nicks. Adjustable Racks: The top rack can be raised or lowered
to accommodate tall items in the top and bottom racks.
Concealed Heating Element: Heats water up to a sanitizing
temperature. SmartWash TM HE: Takes the guesswork out of cycle
selection. The sensors in the dishwasher automatically adiust
EcoDw: A high temperature final rinse, a low temperature
the cycle length, temperature and water changes based on
stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of a rinse agent the soil load.
result in drying that is hygienic, energy efficient, and eco-
TurboCleanTM: Tackles hard-to-clean dishes in the lower
nomical.
rack, eliminating the need to soak and scrub heavily soiled
SmartSensor: Checks water condition and decides whether dishes.
a second fresh water fill is necessary.
AquaGuardTM: Leak protection system that cuts off the
Triple Filtration System: Multiple filters ensure distribution of water supply in the event of a leak.
clean water and protect the main pump and the drain pump
from foreign material. model dependant

Water Shut-Off: A safety feature that stops the flow of

incoming water, if water is detected in the base of the
dishwasher.

NOTE: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher
safe and should be handwashed; others require special loading.

RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED

Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade over Acryffc: Crazing (small cracks throughout the acrylic) may
time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to occur.

darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a soap- Adheslve-Jolned Pieces: Adhesives that ioin materials such
filled steel wool pad. as plastic, wood, bone, steel copper, tin, etc. may loosen.
China, Crystal Stoneware: Some hand-painted utensils Bone-Handled Utenslis: Handles may separate.
may discolor, fade, or spot. Hand-wash these utensils.
from Cast Iron: Iron will rust. Hand-wash and dry
Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or
immediately.
come in contact with other utensils during the wash cycle.
Non-Dishware items: Your dishwasher is intended for
Glass: Milk glass may discolor or become yellow.
use in cleaning ONLY standard household dishware and
Non-stlck Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable oil kitchenware.
to non-stick surfaces after drying.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze: Pewter will tarnish. Hand-wash and
Plastlcs: Make sure the plasticware is dishwasher safe. dry immediately.
Stalnless Steel, Sterffng Silver, and Silver Plates: Load Tin: Tin will stain. Hand-wash and dry immediately.
these utensils in a way that they do not come in contact with
other metals. Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and utensils with
wooden handles can crack, warp, and lose their finish.

Gold: Gold will discolor.

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Do not pre-wash items that have loosely attached soiling. Loading the Top Rack
Remove large food particles, bones, seeds, toothpicks, and NOTE: Ensure items do not protrude through the bottom of
excessive grease, items having burned-on, baked-on or the racks and block the spray arms.
starchy soils may require pre-treatment.
NOTE: When pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, push
Refer to the Dishware Materials section for more information
it until it stops against the back of the tub so the top rack
about dishware suitability.
spray arm will connect to the water supply at the back of
• Load only dishwasher-safe items into the dishwasher. the tub. Do not push the top rack with the door.
Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so that the insides Loading the Bottom Rack
of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms. Place large items in the bottom rack. Load pots, pans and
Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes. bowls with the dirty surfaces facing the spray arms.
Separate items of dissimilar metals.
Unloadlng Sequence
Load dishes and glasses at an angle to avoid puddling
• Unload the bottom rack first.
and improve drying performance.
" Unload the silverware basket.
Unload the top rack.

To avoid dishwasher damage, do not load the NOTI_: Do not use rubber bands (to hold items in place

dishwasher with paper products, plastic bags, packing in the racks) or any other after market parts in your

materials, or anything other than normal, dishwasher- dishwasher. The use of such items could potentially damage
safe dishware and kitchenware. the drain pump.

BOTTOM RACK -SUGGESTED LOADING PATTERN

TOP RACK -SUGGESTED LOADING PATTERN

NOTE: Load cups and glasses between tines. Loading over

the tines can cause breakage or water spots.
BOTTOM RACK- ADDITIONAL LOADING PATTERN
TOP RACK - ADDITIONAL LOADING PATTERN
NOTE: The silverware basket tops can be folded up to The standard silverware basket fits in the back of the lower
accommodate large or oddly-shaped items. rack. The basket lid can be snapped to the handle to
leave the basket open.
With the silverware basket tops down, load the silverware
basket following the patterns suggested below.

Place knives and sharp utensils 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.

Use suggested loading pattern for best results.

The sharp points and edges of knives and other sharp

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

THE FLEXIBLE SILVERWARE BASKET

1 - Salad Fork 3 - Dinner Fork 5 - Tablespoon

2 - Teaspoon 4 - Knife 6 - Serving Spoon Basket Placement Option
7 - Serving Fork
CUP SHELVES FLIP TINES
Cup shelves are used to hold cups and other large items The racks on select models consist of tines that you can fold
such as ladles and serving spoons. To use the cup shelves, down or raise, depending on what you need to load in the
fold them downwards so that they are positioned as shown rack°
below. Place cups and other items upside down an the To fold down:
sheIves_ • Grasp the tine near the locking mechanism
- Release from notch
° Push downwards,

SMALL ITEM CLIPS

The small item clips keep lightweight items and plastic MANUAL RACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
containers from tipping over and filling up with water Remove the empty rack by pulling it out of the dishwasher
during the wash cycle to the point that it can be lifted upward, as shown above
Pull the rack outward and up until the rollers are completely
free of the roller guides°

Re-insert the rack with the other set of rollers on the roller
guides, as shown below°

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 Detergent Adding Detergent
Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. 3TBSMAX _
For best results, use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent. ]

To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use hand

dishwashing products in your dishwasher.
[]

To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use too much

detergent if your water is soft, it may cause etching in
glassware.

The dishwasher uses less water so you need to use less • Use fresh powdered detergent for best results.
detergent. With soft water, 1 tbsp. (1 5ml) of detergent will • 1 tablespoon will clean most loads.
clean most loads. The detergent dispenser cup has lines that • Do not use more than 3 tablespoons. Do not overfill.
measure detergent to: • When using detergent tabs, Jay them fiat to avoid
contact with the cover.
* 1 tablespoon (1 5ml)
* 1.75 tablespoons (25ml) TO CLOSE
3 tablespoons (45ml) of detergent will completely fill the
detergent dispenser cup.

NOTE: If you do not know the hardness of your water

supply, use 1 Tbsp.(15ml) of detergent. Increase the
amount, if necessary, to the least amount required to get
your kitchenware clean.

Use the measuring lines in the detergent dispenser cup to

measure the amount of detergent recommended in the
Table.

Recommended Detercjent Amount

Water Type o
Place finger as shown above
Hard Medium Soft o
Slide door forward and press down firmly until you
Wash Cycle Unit 7.0gr/gal 7.0 -1.0 less than
hear a click.
or more gr!gal 1.0 gr!gal

SmartWashT M HE Tbsp
_ ml 25..45 45 15.-25

Pots & Pans Tbsp 3 3 1.75-3

TO OPEN
ml 45 45 25-45
i

[Normal Tbsp
Wash I ml
China Gentle Tbsp 1.75 1 -1.75 1
ml 25 1 5-25 15

NOTE: When using gel packs, tablets or other dishwasher

detergents, refer to the manufacturers instructions
(normally 1 tab/dose).
To open the cover, push the button as shown above.

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RinseAgent * Make sure the dishwasher door is completely open.
To achieve proper drying, always use a liquid rinse agent, , Add liquid rinse agent to the dispenser as shown below
even if your detergent contains a rinse agent or drying until the rinse agent reservoir is full.
additive.
Wipe up any excess rinse agent that puddles when the
NOTE: The Rinse Agent LED that illuminates when the Rinse dispenser reservoir is full to prevent oversudsing.
Agent is low. After filling the rinse agent dispenser, the indicator light will
The LED will nat illuminate if there is enough rinse agent in go out in a few minutes after the dishwasher door is shut
the dishwasher. (select models only).

Filllng the dispenser

open

__ Lift tab to

Always use Rinse Agent even if your detergent contains

rinse agent.
Add rinse agent when the Rinse Agent Indicator Light
on the control panel illuminates.

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 Smart Pots & Normal China Fast Turbo
o _:
Wash o
Pans o
Wash o
Gentb o
Wash o
Clean START

OPTIONS CYCLE SELECT START

9Hr, O @ @ • @ @

6Hr, O Smart Pots & NormaU China Fast

Wash _; Pans Wash GentUe Wash
3Hn®
Delay Turbo
CAnceL
Start Clean _o_ 3 sr_

TIME (rains.) Water Usage

CYCLES SOIL LEVEL Without options
Gallons Liters
Typical Maximum
SmartWash TM H_
Light 105 110 3.6 13.6
Takes the guesswork out of cycle selection. The sensors
in the dishwasher automatically adjust the cycle length, Medium 110 115 4.5 17.0
temperature and water changes based on the soil
load. This cycle contains additional sensor decisions Heavy 115 120 6.0 22.6
when compared to other cycles.

Pots & Pans * 130

Cleans items having baked-on or hard dried food soils. All Soil Levels 130 6.8 25.6
These items may require soaking or hand scouring.

Normal Wash Light 105 120 2.3 8.7

Thoroughly cleans normal loads having loosely Medium 120 135 5.0 19.0
attached normal soiling.
Heavy 135 155 7.1 26.7

China Gentle
Designed to be used with your fragile china and
glassware, allowing you to get it perfectly clean All Soil Levels 8O 8O 11.3
without the hassle of hand washing or worry of
damage in the dishwasher.

Fast Wash
Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces overall wash All Soil Levels 59 59 3.9 14.9
time. Use this cycle to clean glasses and dessert dishes
that may need to be re-used at the same event
Adding options will increase or decrease the cycle time. See "Options" information section.
* The cycle is NSF certified.

NSF INFORMATION dishwasher control panel will illuminate. However, if your

A dishwasher or dishwasher cycle that is certified by the NSF household water supply is too hot your dishwasher's heating
international meets very strict requirements of wash time time may be reduced, and the Sanitized indicator may not
and water temperature to ensure dishware and kitchenware illuminate.
sanitization. These requirements are explained in the The cycle times listed in the Use and Care Manual are based
document NSF/ANSI 184, Residential Dishwashers. More on normal soil loads and 120°F incoming water and will vary
information on NSF Certification is available at the NSF based on your actual conditions.
web@e, NOTE: Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the
http: / /www.nsfconsumer.org /home /appliances.asp. requirements of 6 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.
Your dishwasher is NSF certified. The dishwasher cycles There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, that all
that are NSF certified are shown in the chart above. When cycles on a certified machine have passed the sanitization
these cycles are complete, the "Sanitized" indicator on your performance test.
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 Can be selected Added time to cycle Added Water
OPTUONS
with: Typical Maximum Gallons Liters

China Gentle
1.1 G 4L

TurbaClean TM
Normal Wash
Tackles hard-to-clean dishes in the lower rack, 0 0
adds adds
eliminating the need to soak and scrub heavily
Pots & Pans 20 min 20 min
sailed dishes. 0.2G 1.2L

SmartWash TM HE
0.2G 1.2L

Sanitized Indlcator
When the _Sanitized" indicator light illuminates an the control panel, it means that the dishware and kitchenware that were
iust washed have been sanitized according to the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). Far mare
information an NSF certification, refer to the tables in this section.
NOTE: The indicator light will come an far the cycles marked with an asterisk in the cycles and options tables.

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 Smart Pots & Normal China Fast Turbo
I,
o
Wash" o
Pans o
Wash o
Gentle o
Wash o
Clean START

If your unit has a display window similar to the one shown To set the amount of Rinse Aid:
above, follow the instructions below. NOTE: If your glasses have spots on them, you need more
CANCELING A CYCLE rinse agent. If your glasses have streaks, you need less
Rinse Agent.
. Hold down the CANCEL button until the display shows
"0:01". Wait for the end of cycle indicator.
Follow the instructions to enter "options" mode. With the
. Press "POWER" button to turn the unit off. Then press
display showing between "r:O0" - "r:06":
the "POWER" button again to turn the unit back on.
. Press the "-" or "+" button to change the amount of
. One of the cycle LEDs will flash. This indicates that the
unit has been reset. rinse agent dispensed.
r:O0 --_ Rinse Agent OFF
CHANGING A CYCLE r:03 --_ Medium amount of rinse agent dispensed
If you need to change the running cycle to a new cycle: r:06 --_ Highest amount of rinse agent
. Press "START" to save.
. Hold down the CANCEL button until the display shows
"0:01"
. Press POWER button to turn the unit off. Then press the Dry Assist
"POWER" button again to turn the unit back on With this option you can raise the temperature of the
. You can now select a new cycle. rinse water and increase the drying time for improved
drying.
Control Lock
. After pressing the "START" button you can activate the Follow the instructions to enter "options" mode. With the
Control Lock feature.
display showing "d:O0" or "d:01":
Press and hold down the "CHINA GENTLE" button until
Press the "-" or "+" button to activate or deactivate dry
"CL" appears in the display window. Now any button assist.
you press (except POWER) will not function and "CL" d:O0 --_ Dry Assist OFF
will display each time. d:01 --_ Dry Assist ON
* To deactivate, press and hold the "CHINA GENTLE" . Press "START" to save.
button until the "C:L" disappears from the display
window. Delay Start

This option allows you to delay the start time of your cycle.
To enter the options mode: To select this feature:

(rinse aid setting, dry assist) * First select the desired cycJe.
. Door must be closed. Press the "POWER" button to turn * Then press the "-" or "+" button until you see the
the unit on. desired delay time.
. The countdown display and one of the Wash Cycle LEDs * The cycle will start once the displayed time elapses.
will be flashing.
. Press and hold the "NORMAL WASH" button, then
press and release the "START" button. Now release the
"NORMAL WASH" button.
. The display will show either "d:O0 - d:01" or
"r:O0 - r :06". You are now in the options setup mode.
. Press "NORMAL WASH" to select the option you would
like to adjust.

You could be seriously scalded if you allow hot water

if the display shows "d:O0" or "d:01" you can turn the Dry to splash out of the dishwasher. OPEN THE DOOR
Assist ON or OFF.
CAREFULLY during any wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully
if the display shows between "r:O0" to "r:06" you can adjust open the door until water noises have stopped.
the amount of rinse agent dispensed.
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 OPTIONS CYCLE SELECT START

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•
Wash z/s ®
Pans o
Wash Gentb Wash
3Hr.®
Delay Turbo
CA_CE,
Start Clean .OLO3S_C

If your unit has a display similar to the one shown above, To set the amount of Rinse Aid:
follow the instructions below. NOTE: if your glasses have spots on them, you need more
rinse agent. If your glasses have streaks, you need less Rinse
CANCELING A CYCLE
Agent.
* Open the door.
Follow the instructions to enter "options" mode. With the
* Hold down the CANCEL button until the "WASHING"
"COMPLETE" and "RINSE AID" LEDs flashing :
LED goes out. Close the door.
* Press the "<" button to change the amount of rinse
* Wait for about 1 minute until the dishwasher drains.
agent dispensed.
* The "COMPLETE" LED will illuminate. This indicates that
0 LEDs lit --_ rinse aid dispenser is OFF
the unit has been reset.
1 LED lit --_ Lowest amount of rinse aid dispensed
2 LEDs lit --_ Medium amount of rinse aid dispensed
CHANGING A CYCLE
3 LEDs lit --_ Highest amount of rinse aid dispensed
If you need to change the running cycle to a new cycle:
Press "START" to save your settings.
* Open the door.
* Hold down the CANCEL button until the "WASHING"
Dry Assist
LED goes out.
With this option you can raise the temperature of the
* Wait for about 1 minute until the dishwasher drains.
rinse water and increase the drying time for improved
* The "COMPLETE" LED will illuminate. This indicates that
drying.
the unit has been reset.
* Press "POWER" button to turn the unit off. Then press
Follow the instructions to enter "options" mode. With the
the "POWER" button again to turn the unit back on.
"COMPLETE" and "SANITIZED" LEDs flashing:
* You can now select a new cycle.
Press the "<" button to activate or deactivate dry assist.
0 LEDs lit --_ extra dry heat is OFF
1 LED lit --_ extra dry heat is ON
To enter the options mode:
Press "START" to save your settings.
(rinse aid setting, dry assist)
* Door must be open. Press the "POWER" button to turn
Cycle Completion Signal (select models)
the unit on.
The cycle completion signal alerts you when a cycle
* One of the wash cycle LEDs will be flashing.
completes and the dishwasher has washed and dried the
* Press and hold the ">" button, then press and release
dishes. You can choose to disable the tone or adiust the
the "START" button. Now release the ">" button.
volume.
* The "Sanitized" and one other LED will be flashing. You
Follow the instructions to enter "options" mode. With the
are now in the options setup mode.
"COMPLETE" and "RINSE AID" LEDs flashing:
* Press ">" to select the option you would like to adiust.
Press the "<" button to adiust or deactivate the cycle
completion signal.
If the "COMPLETE" and "RINSE AID" LEDs are flashing, you
0 LEDs lit -_ cycle completion signal is OFF
are in the "Rinse Aid" mode. You can adiust the amount of
1 LED lit -_ Lowest tone level
Rinse Aid dispensed.
2 LEDs lit -_ Medium tone level
3 LEDs lit -_ Highest tone level
If the "COMPLETE" and "SANITIZED" LEDs are flashing,
Press "START" to save your settings.
you are in the "Dry Assist" mode. You can now activate or
deactivate Dry Assist. Time Delay
This option allows you to delay the start time of your cycle.
If the "COMPLETE", "SANITIZED", and "RINSE AID" LEDs To activate:
are flashing, you are in the "Cycle Completion Signal" Turn the dishwasher on.
mode. You can now increase or decrease the tone or
Select the desired wash cycle.
deactivate the signal. Press the Delay Start button until the desired delay time
illuminates in the "3Hr", "6Hr", "9Hr" LED.
Press "START" to save your settings.
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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:
3. Remove the spray arm as shown above.
* Wiping up Spiffs and Splash-outs
4. Look for obstruction in the spray nozzles.
Water may occasionally splash out of your dishwasher,
5. if the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under
especially if you interrupt a cycle or open the dishwasher
running water.
door during a cycle. To avoid floor damage and possible
mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or To reinstall the top spray arm:
under the dishwasher. 1. Return the top spray arm to its installed position.
2. Return the locking nut to its installed position and turn it
* Clean the Stainless Steel inner Door and Tub
1/8 turn clockwise.
Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel regularly
3. Return the top rack to the tap rack railer guides.
to remove debris that might coiled from normal loading.
if spots begin to appear on the stainless steel tub or inner
door, make sure the rinse agent reservoir is full.

" Clean the drain air gap your fingers. The large object trap could contain sharp
ects.
Clean the drain air gap periodically to ensure proper
drainage of your dishwasher. With most types you lift off To remove the bottom spray arm:
the chrome cover. Unscrew the plastic cap. Then check far 1. Remove the empty bottom rack from the dishwasher
any soil buildup. Clean if necessary. tub.

* Check and clean the Spray arm nozzles 2. Grasp and lift the bottom spray arm as shown below.

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:

3. Look for obstruction in the spray nozzles.

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

To reinstall the bottom spray arm:

1. Remove the empty top rack from the dishwasher. 1. Return the bottom spray arm to its installed position and
2. Turn the rack upside down. The top spray arm is held press it so that it snaps into place.
in position by a lacking nut as shown above. Turn the 2. Return the bottom rack to its installed position.
locking nut counter-clockwise and remove it as shown * Check and clean the filter system
above to release the spray arm. 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 an the inside of your dishwasher
under the lower rack and is easily accessible. During narma!
use, the filter system is self-cleaning. You should occasionally
inspect it far foreign objects and clean it when necessary.

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ToremovetheLarge Object Trap/Cylinder Filter • Clean the Exterior Door Panel
Assembly: Colored Doors
1. Remove the bottom rack. Use only a soft cloth that is lightly dampened with soapy
2. Grasp the assembly and turn it counterclockwise water.
- 1/4 turn as shown below. Stainless Steel Doors
Use a soft cleth 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.

• Clean the Interior

Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up en
the inside surfaces, especially iust beneath the door area.
De not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled.
Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other
than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or
. Lift out the assembly as shown below. sudsing.
4. Carefully examine the assembly. If you find debris in
* Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on
the Large Obiect Trap, turn it upside-down and gently
a damp sponge and clean.
tap it on a surface such as a countertop to dislodge
and remove the debris. OR
* Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean
with a damp sponge

* Clean the Door Gasket

Regularly clean the door gasket with a damp cloth to
remove food particles and other debris. Also clean the door
seal, located inside the dishwasher at the bottom of the
door.

• 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.
5. Flush the Cylinder Filter clean by holding it under running
water.

To reinstall the filter system:

1. Return the fine filter to its eriginally installed position.
2. Place the Large Obiect Trap/Cylinder Filter Assembly
into its installed position in the dishwasher floor.
3. Turn the ring handle clockwise 1/4 turn until it is locked.
4. Gently pull the ring handle to ensure that the assembly
is locked into place.

Fine
Filter

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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 involving a repair professional. The Items listed in the following charts may
not be covered by your product warranty.
Problem Cause Action
Dishwasher 1. Door may not be properly latched. 1. Shut the door completely.
does nat start 2. Unit may not be turned on. 2. Press the main power switch to turn unit on.
3. Unit not reset or previous cycle nat completed. 3. To reset, refer to "Canceling or changing the cycle" section in
4. Delay start engaged. this manual.
5. Interruption of electrical power supply to 4. To reset, refer to "Delay Start" section in this manual.
dishwasher or blown fuse. 5. Check circuit breaker.
6. Child lock activated (select models). 6. Deactivate the child lack. Refer to "Child Lock" section in this
7. The door may have been closed without first manual if applicable.
selecting a cycle. 7. Select a cycle and close the door.
8. Water supply may nat be turned on. 8. Check and turn on water supply.

Dishwasher Default factory settings alert the customer that To adjust the volume or deactivate, refer to "Cycle Completion
beeping the cycle has completed by beeping. This feature Signal" section in this manual.
(end of cycle can be deactivated if so desired.
signal)

Display does 1. A fuse may have been blown or circuit break- 1. Check the fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or
not illuminate er tripped. reset the breaker if necessary.
or console 2. Door nat closed or latched. 2. Ensure that door is properly latched and completely closed.
lights are nat Note: For models with controls on the top portion
on of the door, the display only illuminates when the door
is opened and controls are visible.

Dishwasher 1. Incoming water is not warm enough. 1. Before starting a cycle, run hot water faucet at the sink nearest
seems to run 2. Cycle time can vary due to soil and water to the dishwasher. Incoming water should be at 120°F.
a long time conditions. 2. Sensors in the dishwasher automatically increase the cycle time
3. Rinse agent dispenser is empty. to ensure a good wash when heavy soil is detected.
4. Dishwasher connected to cold water supply. 3. Add rinse agent.
5. The type of cycle options selected may add 4. Verify dishwasher is connected to hat water supply plumbing.
time to the cycle.
Note: For typical cycle length refer to the wash
cycles table in the Dishwasher Cycles and Options
section.

Dishes aren't 1. Spray arm movement is obstructed. 1. Ensure that spray arm movement is nat blocked by hand rotating
getting clean 2. Spray arm nozzles clogged. spray arms.
enough 3. Improper use of detergents. 2. Remove the spray arms and clean according to "Check!Clean
4. Filters could be clogged. the Spray Arm Nozzles" in Care and Maintenance section of
5. Dishes are nested or loaded too close to- this manual.
gether. 3. Increase or decrease detergent depending on the water hard-
6. Selected wash cycle is nat suitable for food ness. Refer to Table under "Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent".
soil condtions. 4. Clean the filter. Refer to "Check!Clean the Filter System" under
7. Make sure incoming water is at 120°F. Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
5. Rearrange load such that water spray can reach all items in the
dishwasher. See also "Preparing and Loading" section of this
manual.
6. Refer to "Wash Cycle" section in Operating the Dishwasher sec-
tian of this manual.

Dishes are 1. Rinse agent dispenser is empty. (Rinse agent 1. Add rinse agent. The use of rinse agent improves drying.
not getting indicator is activated). 2. Rearrange load to ensure items are nat nested. Refer also to
dry enough 2. Improper loading of dishes. the "Preparing and Loading" section of this manual.
3. Selected cycle does nat include drying. 3. Certain settings does not include drying cycle.
4. Dry Assist 4. Activate Dry Assist as per instructions in Operating the Dish-
Note: Plastic or Teflon do nat typically dry as washer section.
completely as other items due to their inherent Note: Select models offer an extra heating options to improve
properties. drying performance. Refer to "Wash Cycle options" under the
Operating the Dishwasher section of this manual.
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Problem Cause Action
Odor 1. Food debris is present at the bottom of the dish- 1. Remove the filters and clean according to the "Check/
washer. Clean the Filter System" section of this manual.
2. Food particles are present near the door seal. 2. Refer to "Clean the Door Gasket and Door Seal" in the
3. Residual water is present at the bottom of the Care and Maintenance section of this manual .
dishwasher. 3. Ensure the unit has completely drained from the last
4. Drain hose is obstructed. cycle. Refer to the "Canceling or changing the cycle"
section of this manual.
4. Remove any obstructions from the drain hose by calling
qualified personnel.
Note: If odor still persists, run the Normal Wash cycle until
it flushes and interrupt the cycle and place an 8 oz. cup of
distilled white vinegar solution on the top rack and then finish
the cycle.

Dishwasher not 1. Restriction in the water supply system. 1. Ensure that the water supply valve (typically located under
filling with water 2. Previous wash cycle was not completed. kitchen sink) is open and check that the water supply line
3. Delay-start is active. has no kinks and clogs.
2. Refer to the "Canceling the cycle" section of this manual.
3. Cancel the delay-start or wait until delay-start time
completes (times out). Refer to the "Delay Start" section
of this manual.

Water Leaks 1. Suds 1. Wrong type of detergent results in suds and leaks. Use
2. Door seal could be pulled away from track. only dishwasher detergents. If suds still persist, then add
3. Condensation vent is blocked. one tablespoon of vegetable oil at the bottom of the
4. Improper installation. dishwasher and run the desired cycle. Also wipe up
excess rinse agent to prevent sudsing.
2. Ensure that door seal is in the track.
3. Ensure that condensation vent is not blocked. Refer to
"Loading Extra Tall Items" in the Preparing and Loading
the Dishwasher section of this manual.
4. Have proper installation verified by qualified personnel
(water supply, drain system, leveling, plumbing).

Tub stains 1. Stains on the dishwasher interior are due to 1. Concentrated Lemon juice can reduce the build up of
hardness of water. hard water stains. Run a normal cycle until it flushes and
2. Silverware in contact with tub. interrupt the cycle and then place an 8 oz. cup of the
concentrated lemon solution on the top rack and finish the
cycle. This can be done periodically to avoid build up.
2. Ensure that the silverware does not make contact with the
tub while running a cycle.

Spots and Incorrect rinse agent setting. Depending on the hardness of water, adjust the rinse agent
streaks on dispenser. Refer to "Rinse Agent" section in this manual for
glassware or adjustment.
residue on the
dishes

Fascia panel Abrasive cleaner used. Use mild detergents with soft damp cloth.
discolored or
marked

Noise during The dishes may not be arranged properly. Water circulation sound is normal, but if you suspect items are
wash cycle banging into each other or into the spray arms, refer to the
"Preparing and Loading" section of this manual for optimal
arrangement.

Detergent 1. Improper operation of detergent cover. 1. Refer to "Detergent" section of this manual for instructions
dispenser cover 2. Previous cycle has not been finished, reset, or on opening and closing the dispenser,
will not shut cycle was interrupted. 2. Refer to the "Canceling the cycle" section of this
manual.

Unable to select Previous cycle has not finished. Refer to the "Changing the cycle" section of this manual.
desired cycle

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Dishwasher did 1o Did not run a sanitizing cycle 1o Select a cycle that is intended to sanitize° See
nat sanitize 2o Opened door mid-cycle Dishwasher cycles and options section for more
information°
2o Do nat open the door while the wash cycle is running°

Dishwasher nat 1. Kinked or Crushed Drain Hose 1o Check Drain Hose for proper installation° Note. _ In the
draining 2o No high Loap in Drain Hose Installation Process, do not rotate the Drain Hose after
3o Food Disposer plug not removed it is attached to the dishwasher° Refer to Installation
4o The airgap may need cleaning Instructions for details°
5o A home plumbing issue° 2o Make sure that a portion of the Drain Hose is at least
20" from the floor° Refer to Installation Instructions for
details°
3o If your Drain Hose is attached to the Food Disposer
make sure the plug in the Food Disposer was removed°
4o Clean the air gap periodically to ensure proper
drainage of the dishwasher° With most types, you lift
off the chrome cover° Unscrew the plastic cap° then
check for any soil buildup° Clean if necessary°
5o In this case, a certified plumber would need to check°

Etching 1o Type of glass - some glassware is sensitive to 1o Make sure that glasses are Dishwasher safe° Select a
(permanent temperature cycle that does nat get as hat° Do nat use the Heated
cloudiness) 2o Too much detergent Dry option°
_'Sudsing" 3o Too much detergent and jar wrong type of 2o The amount of detergent is based on the hardness of
detergent and jar wrong brand of detergent° the water deliveried to your dishwasher and the amount
of food soil present° If you pre-rinse your dishes and!
or have soft water you should reduce the amount of
detergent° See Owners manual for details°
3o Reduce or change the type!brand of detergent you are
using° Note_ Do not pre-rinse dishes° Scraping excess
food soils is all that is required°

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