Samsung 24 in. DB5710DT Stainless Steel Built
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1. Refer to the following chart for detergent usage recommendations WATER SOIL HARDNESS LEVEL Light Soil Normal Soil Heavy Soil Light Soil Medium 5 9 gpg Normal Soil Heavy Soil Light Soil Normal Soil Heavy Soil DETERGENT AMOUNT 5 teaspoons 6 teaspoons 8 teaspoons 7 teaspoons 8 teaspoons 10 teaspoons 9 teaspoons 10 teaspoons 12 teaspoons Soft 0 4 gpg Hard 10 12 gpg Your local water utility or state university extension service can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area In extremely hard water conditions 13 grains per gallon or more it is difficult to achieve good results with any dishwasher A mechanical water softener may be necessary to improve water quality detergent effectiveness and protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water can cause 9 DISHWASHER USE Add recommended amount of detergent to either side of the Main Wash compartment as shown and close the detergent lid Light IMPROVES Refill DRYING Do not use detergent with the Rinse Only cycle Leave the detergent lid open when running Rinse Only Rinse Aid Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying reduces spotting and filming and reduces moisture left on the dishwasher interior An automatic rinse aid dispenser is located next to the detergent cup The window next to the dispenser cap indicates when the rinse aid reservoir nee2. guidelines on following pages to determine the best arrangement for your items cont LOADING 10 Place Setting Load Forming Shelf is designed to hold 5 TA Upper Rack stemware in place Taller NOANA stemware will fit better on the right side as the F 2 upper rack is deeper on J Oi 0 this side The Folding Tines select a Si models located in the bl Jo ISS 3 bread and front right corner provide Zp butter plates areloadedon the rack under the Stack i Rack N O ELAN LL Gy Ly 2 bowls OST VV To lower tines carefully push the tines out of each holder toward the center of the rack and lay the tines down A w a RAS convenient loading space i for large bulky items like A gt Lower Rack pots and pans or mixing Upper Rack Glasses cups stemware light weight plastics plates bowls pans long handled utensils etc can be loaded in this rack Do not load glasses over the tines The Folding Shelf on the right side of the Ss upper rack folds up En i 2 gt Si down for loading SEU bh flexibility Fold it down to sie Z hold long handled A SEI Knives spatulas a
3. helps to All cycles improve results in hard water situations except Rinse Only For enhanced drying results select this option When Heated Heated Dry Dry 5 not selected towel drying of some items such as plastic and items with non stick surfaces may be necessary and more All cycles moisture may be noticed adhering to the dishwasher interior except Rinse Only In models with plastic interiors it is normal to notice vapor escaping from the door vent as the heat dries your dishes Vapor will escape even if Heated Dry is not selected Only these cycles have been designated to meet NSF requirements NSF ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher for sanitization CAUTION CAUTION In models with plastic interiors it is normal to notice vapor escaping from the door vent in the upper left corner of the door as the heat dries your dishes The vapor is hot and may cause minor burns Options OPTION DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES Start Cancel Starts and stops dishwasher See page 2 under Operating All Cycles Tips Starting the Dishwasher for explanation Used to automatically start the cycle at a later time See page 9 All Cycles for instructions Control Lock Option Locks control touchpad to prevent unwanted use See page 9 All Cycles for instructions 9 CYCLES OPTIONS AND LIGHTS Lights Display Control Lock Option The control touchpads can be locked to prevent Delay unwanted use If this feature is activated between c
4. is active with this cycle Auto Clean Rinses dishes being held until 1 rinse Rinse Only there is a full load Number of fills will vary depending on the soil level of each load Notes e Depending on water temperature there may be time added to the cycle to bring water up to temperature e Cycle times shown the numerical display will increase or decrease based on each load s soil level water temperature and selected options e Only the following certified cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements NSF ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher for sanitization Auto Clean Heavy Wash Normal Wash and Light Wash CYCLES OPTIONS AND LIGHTS Cycle Options In addition to choosing a cycle from page 7 choose as many available options as are needed for your dishload OPTION DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES Select when washing loads with hard to remove food soils Heavy Wash Depending on which cycle is being used this option adds Normal Wash heat and or wash time to the wash cycle Light Wash Auto Clean High Temp Sanitizes dishware When cycle monitor recognizes that the Heavy Wash proper conditions have been met SANITIZED light will activate Normal Wash at the end of the cycle Sanitization may not be achieved if Light Wash there is an interruption of the cycle power failure or if the Auto Clean incoming water temperature is below 120 F 49 C Adds an additional rinse to cycle An extra rinse
5. items so they are not likely to damage the door seal 8 Do not touch the heating element on the bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a cycle It will be hot 9 Use only detergents and rinse additives designed for a residential automatic dishwasher Never use soap laundry detergent or hand washing detergent in your dishwasher Keep these products out of reach of children 10 Do not sit stand on or abuse the door or dish racks of the dishwasher 11 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 the hot water system has not been used for such a period 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 flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this process 12 Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations 13 Do not tamper with controls 14 To prevent accidental child entrapment and suffocation risks always remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it 15 Use caution when unloading the dishwasher Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle has completed 16 Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food es
6. materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of One 1 Year All Parts and Labor Two 2 Years All Parts Five 5 Years Parts on Electronic Control System and Ten 10 Years Parts and Labor on Tub and Door Liner This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG SAMSUNG s authorized service center Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following damage which occurs in shipment delivery and installation applications
7. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury Important Safety Instructions WARNING Check with the installer to make sure the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid possible electrical shock Be sure you read the important personal safety instructions before you use this dishwasher Products with a label have been listed with Underwriter s Laboratories Inc those with a CSA tag have been listed with Canadian Standards Association Nevertheless as with any other equipment using electricity and moving parts there is a potential hazard WARNING When using your dishwasher follow basic precautions including the following 1 Read all instructions before using the dishwasher Use the dishwasher only for its intended function 3 Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before attempting to service 4 To avoid electrical shock hazard the sides and back must be enclosed and the front panels must be attached before electrical power is applied to the dishwasher Refer to the installation instructions for proper grounding procedures 5 Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload 6 Children should never be permitted to operate or play in with or around this dishwasher 7 reduce the risk of injury when loading items to be washed sharp or pointed items should be located with the handles up Also load sharp
8. ENERGY STAR Dishwasher Use amp Care Guide 6918977 A iia N f a f 2 y p N 89 P N R 4 N 28 Is Part No 6918977 A Litho U S A Installer Please leave this manual with this appliance Consumer Please read and keep this manual for future reference Keep sales receipt and or cancelled check as proof of purchase Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase If you have questions call 1 800 SAMSUNG Internet www samsungusa com In our continuing effort to improve the quality and perfor mance of our appliances it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide For service information see page 15 SAFETY What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operating the dishwasher Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels 44 DANGER DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death 4 WARNING WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION
9. FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To obtain warranty service please contact SAMSUNG at SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CUSTOMER SERVICE 400 Valley Road Suite 201 Mt Arlington NJ 07856 Tel 973 601 6000 Fax 973 601 6001 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 www samsungusa com 15
10. and uses for which this product was not intended altered product or serial numbers cosmetic damage or exterior finish accidents abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature use of products equipment systems utilities services parts supplies accessories applications installations repairs external wiring or connectors not supplied or authorized by SAMSUNG which damage this product or result in service problems incorrect electrical line voltage fluctuations and surges customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book product removal and reinstallation problems caused by pest infestations This limited warranty does not cover problems resulting from incorrect electric current voltage or supply light bulbs house fuses house wiring cost of a service call for instructions or fixing installation errors SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of the product EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS
11. c acid e Be sure to use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to better fight staining LOCATION SOIL LEVEL TREATMENT Standard Exterior Light to moderate Soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner Do Not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads Stainless Steel Exterior Daily cleaning and light soil Soft cloth or sponge and one of the following select models e Mild detergent and water e A solution of white vinegar and water e Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner or similar multi surface cleaner e Do Not use products containing chlorine bleach citric acid Follow with rinse and dry Moderate to heavy soil Soft cloth or damp sponge and Bon Ami Follow with rinse and dry Streaks or fingerprints restore shine Soft cloth and multi surface cleaner Discoloration Soft cloth or damp sponge and Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner Rinse immediately and dry Light to moderate Soft cloth or damp sponge Discoloration or tomato based stain Switch dishwasher detergent to chlorine based product Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer Storage Moving Fill detergent cup with a fresh scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash cycle Allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle Then turn the water supply off and drain the dishwasher To drain press the START Cancel pad once to activate the dishwasher Press START Cancel again to activate the drain Operate the drain twice to ens
12. designed for use in a dishwasher Less detergent is needed in soft water Iry another brand of detergent if sudsing continues Follow directions closely on how to add a forgotten item pg 2 To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser be sure the lid is securely attached Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer Cont 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Display time suddenly drops This is normal when the Auto Clean select models or Normal Wash cycle is selected or increases by several and the dishwasher decides to skip or add a drain and refill minutes select models Indicator lights flashing The countdown display select models flashes after a cycle is selected until the START Cancel pad is pressed The countdown display select models and the delay indicator flash after a delay is selected until the START Cancel pad is pressed All active display indicators flash if the door is opened during a running cycle or delay The currently selected cycle flashes if an attempt is made to change the cycle after cycle lock in The lock indicator flashes and the countdown display selected models flashes L if a pad is pressed while the control lock is enabled Glasses are cloudy spotted Select Extra Rinse select models Check water temperature Incoming water should be 120 F 49 C Always use a rinse aid Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by soaking the item in white vinegar for approximatel
13. ds to be refilled When the level of rinse aid is below the indicator marks and the window is nearly clear it is time to refill the dispenser Check the dispenser monthly aS IMPROVES DRYING X To add rinse aid to the dispenser turn the cap counterclockwise to open Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid into the opening The amount of rinse aid dispensed during the cycle is adjustable by moving the lever inside the reservoir area For most water conditions use the manufacturer recommended setting of 2 Adjust it up to the MAX setting for hard water Set the lever anywhere between these amounts as needed to get the best results Replace the cap and turn it clockwise to close CYCLES OPTIONS AND LIGHTS Washing Heating Options Drying Clean Sanitized High Heavy Normal Eight Rinse Wash Wash Wash Only 2147 Sanitize Temp Cycles Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the corresponding touchpad See page 2 Operating Tips for how to begin the cycle TIME NUMBER OF CYCLE DESCRIPTION APPROX WASHES RINSES MINUTES Medium cycle for average food soils Precision Clean Turbidity 1 2 washes 1 2 rinses sensor is active with this cycle Light Wash Short cycle for light food soils 2 washes 1 rinse Designed to select the number of water fills best suited for the soil level of each load Wash 1 2 washes 1 3 rinses sensor
14. e Basket select models The split silverware basket can be separated and placed in several locations in the bottom rack Load flatware and utensils into both sections or just one depending on your load To split the basket hold the basket firmly along the sides Unlock baskets as shown here Auxiliary Basket Use this supplemental basket in the upper rack for loading miscellaneous items and utensils This is also a safe place to load sharp knives and pointed items LOADING Removing the Upper Rack The rack can be removed when tall or oversized items need to be loaded into the lower rack Unload the rack before removing it from the dishwasher To remove rack with push tab rack stops select models 1 Roll the rack to of the way out 2 remove each plastic push tab rack stop from the end of each track push inward toward the rack on the ridged area of the rack stop The rack stop will snap open and can be easily removed by pulling straight out Take care to support the track while removing rack stops 3 Roll the rack all Push Tab the way out of the Rack Stop track and remove from the dishwasher eae E To replace e Reverse the above procedure to replace the rack into the dishwashe
15. ill drain then shut off To turn the dishwasher off without draining press the START Cancel pad twice To prevent unplanned cycle or option changes these selections are locked in after 1 minute Note cycle pad is pressed after the controls have been locked in the light above the current cycle will flash three times OPERATING TIPS Adding a Forgotten Item For best cleaning the forgotten item should be added early in the cycle 1 Grasp door handle and unlatch door without Opening completely All lights will flash to indicate that the cycle is suspended 2 Wait for the water circulation to stop 3 Open the door and add the item 4 Close and latch the door Lights will stop flashing when the door is properly shut After a slight delay the cycle resumes automatically at the point of interruption Notes e If the door is opened during a running cycle there may be up to a 30 second delay before the dishwasher restarts after closing the door e Extended interruption of the wash cycle is not recommended LOADING General Recommendations Rack features vary by model e Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at an angle to maximize space e Avoid blocking or preventing the spray arms from spinning freely Do not allow items to extend beyond the racks Face soiled surfaces toward the center of the dishwasher For best dishwashing results follow
16. indicator 5 The cycle will automatically start as soon as the e This option does not lock the door only the delay time expires dishwasher controls Note If 30 seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START Cancel pad the dishwasher will turn off To cancel a Delay When the delay is counting down press the Delay pad again The indicator light will go out and the cycle will start or resume immediately To cancel a Delay and the cycle Press START Cancel once to drain and turn off the dishwasher Or Press START Cancel twice to turn dishwasher off without draining CYCLES OPTIONS AND LIGHTS Lights Display select models INDICATOR DESCRIPTION TIME REMAINING Display Shows approximate minutes remaining in a cycle symbol 2H will appear when cycle time is greater than 99 minutes Cycle times shown in the numerical display Select models will increase or decrease based on each load s soil level water temperature and selected options CLEAN Light illuminates at the end of the cycle and remains lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continuously DRYING Light Illuminates during the entire dry period and goes out when the cycle is completed WASHING Light llluminates during all rinse and wash portions of the cycle HEATING Light lluminates when cycle is being extended to heat the water SANITIZED Light lluminates at the end of the cycle when conditio
17. nd spoons or short items like cups or juice glasses Fold it up for taller items like glasses bowls plates etc LOADING Lower Rack A variety of items such as dinner plates mixing bowls pots and pans and baking dishes can be loaded in this rack Tall items such as bakeware and large platters can be placed on the left side With the Folding Shelf shelf raised thin items like cookie sheets Or pizza pans may be placed along the left side With the shelf down two levels of glasses and cups can be loaded Convertible Tines select models in the back right corner can be adjusted to provide narrow spacing for loading plates or wide spacing for loading deep bowls pots pans Flip tines up for ke narrow spacing or down for h NS wider spacing Utensil Baskets Removable Silverware Basket select models For best cleaning results prevent items from nesting together by placing some items in the basket with handles up and some with handles down Load knives handles up and spoons and forks handles down through the slots in the hinged covered section s when closed Be sure that thin finely pointed items do not extend through the basket This could block the lower wash arm Small lightweight items like baby spoons and plastic measuring spoons should be placed in the section s with the hinged 5 Split Silverwar
18. ns have been met to achieve sanitization The light will remain lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continuously Notes e When Sanitize is selected cycles are monitored to assure sanitization The SANITIZED light will not activate if sanitization requirements are not met This could happen if the cycle is interrupted power failure occurs or incoming water temperature is below 120 F 49 F The CLEAN and SANITIZED indicator lights select models will not relight after a power failure until after the next cycle is run Most tableware cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher Check with the manufacturer MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE SPECIAL INFORMATION No Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust China S Yes except antique or Always check manufacturer s recommendation before washing Antique hand a Stoneware hand painted painted or over the glaze patterns may fade Gold leaf may discolor Yes except antique or Always check manufacturer s recommendation before washing Some types of delicate crystal leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings Fites 00 Not recommended May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior Glass Yes A specialty glass called milk glass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing Gold Plated Flatware No Will discolor Pewter Tin SS Yes top rack except Always check manufacturer s recommendation before washing Plastics vary in disposable
19. plastic items their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents Disposable plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately Prolonged contact with foods containing salt vinegar milk products or juice could damage finish No if has commercial Always check manufacturer s recommendation before washing Run a Rinse Sterling Silver or darkening Only cycle if not washing immediately Prolonged contact with food containing Silverplate salt acid or sulfide eggs mayonnaise and seafood could damage finish Commercial darkening may be removed by detergent Wooden Items Wood may warp crack or discolor 10 Va CARE AND CLEANING General Recommendations The color from some tomato based food soils may occasionally adhere to various components of the The dishwasher interior is normally self cleaning dishwasher interior causing temporary discoloration Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher tub ae 2 minimize this to see if any large particles remain Remove excess tomato based food soils from dishes before loading Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any food soil splashes which occurred during loading e Run the Heavy Wash cycle when washing loads When cleaning stainless steel always wipe with the containing tomato based food soils grain Never use products containing chlorine bleach or citri
20. properly pg 2 5 e Plastic and items with non stick surfaces are difficult to dry because they have porous surface which tends to collect water droplets Towel drying may be necessary e Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying Locate these items on the more slanted side of the rack for improved results Dishware is chipped Load dishes according to instructions so they do not strike each other pg 2 5 e Washing fine antique china crystal in the dishwasher is not recommended e Do not load glasses over the tines Do not overload Sanitized light does not e Sanitize was not selected illuminate at the end of the Sanitization can only be achieved with the Auto Clean Heavy Wash Normal Wash cycle select models Light Wash cycles e Sanitization may not be achieved if there is an interruption of the cycle power failure or if incoming water temperature is below 120 F 49 C Dishwasher door will not e Be sure adjustable racks select models are properly adjusted to upper or lower close position Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer 14 WARRANTY AND SERVICE SAMSUNG DISHWASHER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC SAMSUNG and delivered new in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in
21. r To remove rack with pull tab rack stops select models 1 Roll the rack to of the way out 2 remove each plastic pull tab rack stop from the end of each track locate two prong tab on inside of the rail and pull tab out toward rack The rack stop can then be easily removed by pulling it out Take care to support the track while removing the rack stops 3 Roll the rack all the way out of the track and remove from the dishwasher Pull Tab To replace Rack Stop e Reverse the above procedure to replace the rack into the dishwasher Hot Water For optimal cleaning and drying results hot water is necessary The incoming water temperature should be 120 F 49 C to properly activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils To check the incoming water temperature turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a glass in the sink Place a candy thermometer in the glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising Detergent Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic dishwasher Be sure it is fresh Store granular detergent in a cool dry place not under the sink Recommended Amount Too little detergent results in poor cleaning hard water filming spotting and poor drying Too much detergent can cause permanent etching cloudiness The amount of detergent to use is determined by the hardness of the water and soil level of the load
22. tablishments Save These Instructions for Future Reference D Before You Start Don t prerinse Simply scrape off any bones or large food particles connected a food waste disposer make certain the disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher e Scrape off tomato based food soils see page 11 e Remove certain foods such as mustard mayonnaise lemon juice vinegar salt or dressings from stainless steel flatware as soon as possible These foods may cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in contact with the surface for an extended period of time Operating the Dishwasher 1 After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent select the desired cycle and options by pressing the pads The indicator lights for the selected cycle and options will illuminate To cancel an option press the pad again 2 lo start a cycle close the door until it latches then press the START Cancel pad once After a pause the fill will begin The display countdown will flash until START Cancel is pressed Note If START Cancel is not pressed within 30 seconds of choosing your cycle the dishwasher will turn off The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you do not have to reset the cycle each time To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash just press the START Cancel pad 3 To cancel a running cycle press the START Cancel pad once The dishwasher w
23. the load to clean Items washed in the Aluminum utensils or pans can leave marks when they rub against other items Leave dishwasher the dishwasher slight space between items tub itself are stained Iron deposits in the water can leave a yellow brown or orange film on dishes or the discolored dishwasher tub A rust filter may be needed check with a water treatment company Separate silver or silver plated silverware from stainless steel These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing Color from tomato sauces may adhere to the interior parts of the dishwasher pg 11 If light staining has occurred leave the door open to oxidize the stain away Change dishwasher detergent and be sure to use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to better fight staining Certain dishwasher detergents may stain silver Try another brand of detergent Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Items not properly dried Be sure Heated Dry is selected moisture is present on the e Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process dishwasher interior after the Use a rinse aid separate from the detergent like Jet Dry or Cascade Rinse dry cycle regularly to improve drying Turn the rinse aid selector toward the MAX setting e Check water temperature pg 6 e Select Sanitize e Increase detergent amount to match water hardness pg 6 e Load
24. ure most of the water is removed Last disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door When turning the water supply to the home off the water shut off at the dishwasher must be turned off also 11 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK THESE POINTS TO HELP SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY PROBLEM SOLUTION Dishwasher will not fill e Press the START Cancel pad to start the dishwasher e Be sure door is latched securely Be sure the water is turned on Check that the pad is properly selected for a cycle Check your home s circuit breaker or fuse box Check inlet hose for a kink Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary Dishwasher will not drain If hooked up to a food waste disposer be sure the knock out is removed from the Water in tub bottom disposer inlet Check for food obstruction in the drain or disposer Check drain hose for a kink Check your home s circuit breaker or fuse box Check that the cycle is completed Dishwasher adds water at e This is normal The sensor select models the pump must stay submerged so a end of cycle short fill of water is added after the 5 last drain Detergent cup is not empty Check that the cycle is completed Be sure dispenser is not blocked Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place Dishwasher seems noisy A water valve hiss during fill is normal Water circulation sounds are normal A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is e
25. xtending beyond the racks Readjust load to avoid obstructing wash arm Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard as the internal food disposer chops hard items like fruit seeds nuts etc Humming during the drain is normal A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the dishwasher door is opened at the end of the cycle This is normal Proper installation affects the noise level Cycle takes too long Heating High Temp or Sanitize has been selected and the cycle is extended to heat water light stays on Check to see that the incoming water temperature is 120 F 49 C Dishwasher has an odor Run dishes being held in the dishwasher through a Rinse Only cycle Many dishwashers have a new smell when first installed This will dissipate with use Dishwasher may not be draining properly Gee Dishwasher Will Not Drain section For a strong odor place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup Select Light Wash cycle and allow the water to circulate for about 10 minutes Interrupt the cycle by unlatching the door and let it stand overnight Restart the dishwasher by latching the door and allow it to complete the cycle Another alternative is to use a dishwasher cleaning product such as Jet Dry Dishwasher Cleaner Dishwasher leaks Check that the dishwasher is level Refer to the Installation Instructions Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents
26. y 5 minutes If removed the problem is due to hard water Adjust detergent amount being used to match water hardness pg 6 Be sure detergent is fresh stored properly and is a high quality brand If cloudiness is not removable it is etching This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware and can be caused by water that is too hot from using too much detergent or by prewashing Detergent needs food soil to act upon If etching has occurred the glassware is permanently damaged To prevent further etching adjust the detergent amount to match the water hardness stop prewashing and use water heating options only when incoming water temperature is below 120 F 49 C Food soil remains on dishes Check water temperature pg 6 Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher Select High Temp option Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly pg 6 Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place Select proper cycle for the soil level pg 7 sure the upper rack wash arm connector is correctly aligned in one of the water inlet holes pg 5 Load items so they do not block the wash arms pg 2 5 Load the utensil basket with knife handles up and spoon and fork handles down through the slots in the covers Do not place glasses over tines Prior to loading scrape off burnt on foods and wipe the starchy film from utensils used with pasta rice and oatmeal These soils require more energy than the rest of
27. ycles the dishwasher cannot be operated until the controls are unlocked If desired the controls can be locked after a cycle or delay has started The Delay option can be used to automatically start the cycle at a later time to reduce daytime heat buildup in the home or to take advantage of reduced energy costs if available in your area This option is Setting the Control Lock also useful for conserving hot water at times of high 1 Press the Heated Dry pad for three seconds household usage showers laundry E o 2 indicator light next to the lock graphic will To set up a Delay illuminate when the controls are locked 1 Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load Close the door To Cancel 1 Press the Heated Dry pad for three seconds 2 Press the Delay pad until the desired amount of delay time is selected 2 The indicator light will go off 3 The Delay indicator and the count down display select models will flash until the START Cancel Notes pad is pressed If a cycle or option pad is pressed after the 4 As soon as the START Cancel pad is pressed the controls have been locked the indicator light next flashing will stop and the delay time will begin to the lock graphic will flash five times On counting down The Delay indicator will remain lit selected models with a countdown display the display will flash an L simultaneously with the until the delay time has counted down lock
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