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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d'Ufilisafion et d'Entrefien
English / Espa_ol/Frangais

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Instructions

Components

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if four or more

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product

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inside the dishwasher.

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operated

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of purchase
private

for only 90 days from the date

if this appliance

family

is ever used for other than

purposes.

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including

3.
4.

to instruct the user in correct
operation

installation,

A service technician
Damage
supplied

to or failure

use,

to filters, belts, light bulbs, and

product

operated
5.

but not limited

bags.
A service technician

of this product

or maintained

according

this product.

if it is not installed,
to the all instructions

with the product.

Damage to or failure of this product resulting from
accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended
Damage

to or failure

of detergents,

of this product

cleaners,

those recommended

chemicals

caused

by the use

or utensils other than

in all instructions

supplied

with the

product.
7.

Damage

to or failure

unauthorized

of parts

modifications

allowed

or systems resulting

made to this product.

of merchantability

are limited

to one year

by law. Sears shall not be

or consequential

of implied

warranties

damages.

of merchantability

so these exclusions or limitations

may not apply

This warranty
applies only while this appliance
United States or Canada.
This warranty

gives you specific

legal

Sears Brands Management

purpose.
6.

for incidental

warranties

purpose,

Some states

or fitness,
to you.
is used in the

rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

or maintenance.

to clean or maintain

including

or the shortest period

duration

items that can wear out from normal

of remedies

and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential
damages, or limitation on the

THIS WARRANTY COVERS ONLY DEFECTS IN MATERIAL
AND WORKMANSHIP.
SEARS WILL NOT PAY FOR:
1.

warranties,

or fitness for a particular
liable

This warranty

limitation

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited
warranty shall be product repair as provided
herein.

if this

in material

of implied warranties;

from

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Corporation

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Canada

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Wehaveprovidedmanyimportant
safety

Misuse of the dishwasher
death.
in this

manual

Severe

or for

any

in the following

product

damage

the use of unqualified
replacement

in this manual

equipment

purpose

and/or

other

than

thase

replacement

or nan-original

must be performed
using onMy original
parts.

EUectrical shack or fire could result if the electrical
covered

in this manual is

incorrectly installed or if the dishwasher
improperly
covered

grounded.

in this manual

has been

Do not use the dishwasher
unless you are certain

the

electrical supply has been correctly installed or the
dishwasher has been properly
grounded.
*

and on your appliance.

Never

use harsh chemicals

Some chlaride-cantaining
dishwasher

to clean your dishwasher.
products

and may present health

can damage
hazards!

your

It is highly
familiar

Always

read and obey

all

recommended

with the procedure

far the end user to become
to shut off the incaming

water

supply and the procedure

power

supply.

to shut off the incoming

See the installation Instructions

or contact

your installer for more information.

iniury could result from

service technicians

supply for the dishwasher

in any way nat covered

service technician

factory

iniury or

pages.

parts. All repairs

by a qualified

messages

can result in seriaus

Do not use the dishwasher

explained
*

safety

messages.

Never use steam cleaning products to clean your
dishwasher. The manufacturer
will nat be liable for the
possible

damages

or cansequences.

WARNING:

To reduce

shock, or serious

This dishwasher is provided with Installatian instructions
and this Use and Care Manual. Read and understand
all instructions

the risk of fire, electrical

before

This appliance

installing

or using the dishwasher.

must be grounded

to a metal,

permanent

To reduce
play

iniury,

observe

the risk of injury, do nat allow children

When

children

appliance,

become old enaugh

it is the legal
guardians

safe practices

by qualified

to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
dishwasher. See the Installation Instrucfians included

Under certain

canditians,

produced

on electrical

Before

Use this dishwasher
is the washing

only far its intended

of hausehald

dishware

functian,

which

water

Use only detergents

or rinsing agents recammended

use in a dishwasher,
children.

and keep them out of the reach of

for

the door seal.

flow from each for several
ventilate

iniuries.
c. Do not wash plastic

and let the water

minutes, open windows

the house. This will release

hydrogen

gas. As the gas is explosive,
during

any accumulated
do nat smake or

this time.

"dishwasher safe"

Do not operate

or the equivalent.

For

your dishwasher

unless all

Panels are in place.

e. Do nat tamper
interlocks

Remove the dishwasher

with or override

door to the washing

when remaving

an old dishwasher

from

service or discarding.

dishwasher.

items unless they are

plastic items nat so marked, check the
manufacturer's
recommendations.
enclosure

faucets

To avoid flaor damage and possible maid growth, do
nat allow wet areas to remain around or under the

HANDLES UP to reduce the risk of cut-type

to a hat

system that has been unused for two weeks or

compartment

Load knives and other sharp utensils with their

marked

gas is explosive.

that is cannected

items to be washed:

Locate sharp items so that they are nat likely to
damage

gas may be

system that has nat been used

using a dishwasher

use an open flame
When

hydrogen

in a hat water

controls and

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

Protect your dishwasher
against
valve.

persans.

longer, turn on all hat water

and kitchenware.

the

of the parents

to ensure that they are instructed

for two weeks or more. Hydrogen

requirements.

to operate

responsibility

or legal

for mare information

in or on the dishwasher.

wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit conductors and connected

with this dishwasher

the following:

freezing
Damage

the warranty.

from the elements.

to avoid possible
caused by freezing

damage

Protect
to the fill

is nat cavered

Door Gasket

Top Rack
Vent

Silverware

Filter System

Basket
Bottom Rack

Rinse Agent
Dispenser

Detergent
Dispenser

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Object

Trap

Filter

FILTERSYSTEM

Cylinder

Filter

QuietGuardTM:
Motor,

A two-pump

and triple

quietest

make this dishwasher

Upper

one of the

to accommodate

larger/taller

Dry Assist: Raises the temperature

Steel Giant Tub: A rust-free,

hygienic

interior

and increases the drying

the rack

items.
of the rinse water

time which will result in improved

drying.

Coated Racks: Greatly

Concealed

Heating

reduces cuts and nicks.

Element:

Heats water

Adjustable

up to a sanitizing

SmartSensor:

that is hygienic,

energy

Checks water

condition

and protect

from foreign

and decides

whether

filters ensure distribution

the main pump and the drain

dishes in the lower

the need to soak and scrub heavily

soiled

AquaGuardTM:
Leak protection system that cuts off the
water supply in the event of a leak.

pump

material.

Water Shut-Off:

Tackles hard-to-clean

rack, eliminating
dishes.

fill is necessary.

Filtration System: Multiple

racks.

and ecoTurboCleanTM:

a second fresh water

clean water

efficient,

or lowered

tall items in the top and bottom

SmartWash TM HE: Takes the guesswork out of cycle
selection. The sensors in the dishwasher automatically
adiust
the cycle length, temperature
and water changes based on
the soil load.

EcoDw: A high temperature
final rinse, a low temperature
stainless steel tub, and the sheeting action of a rinse agent
result in drying
nomical.

Racks: The top rack can be raised

to accommodate

temperature.

Triple

& Lower Rack Fllp Tines: Increase

flexibility

in North America.

Stainless
surface.
Nylon

motor system, the Suspended

insulation

model dependant

A safety

incoming water, if water
dishwasher.

feature
is detected

that stops the flow of
in the base of the

|
NOTE: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information
safe and should be handwashed;
others require special loading.

NOT RECOMMENDED

RECOMMENDED
Aluminum:

Colored

anodized

aluminum

may fade

Acryffc: Crazing

over

time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to
darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a soapfilled

Crystal

Adheslve-Jolned

may discolor,

as plastic,

Stoneware:
fade,

Position fragile
come in contact

Some hand-painted

or spot. Hand-wash

glassware

Non-stlck

with other utensils during

Coatings:

Apply

to non-stick surfaces after

utensils

Pieces: Adhesives

wood,

Bone-Handled

bone, steel copper,
Utenslis:

Make

may

Handles

that ioin materials

such

tin, etc. may loosen.

may separate.

or become

a light coating

from Cast Iron: Iron will rust. Hand-wash

over or

the wash cycle.

Non-Dishware

yellow.
of vegetable

and dry

immediately.

use in cleaning
kitchenware.

oil

items:

Your dishwasher

ONLY standard

is intended

household

dishware

for
and

drying.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze:

Plastlcs:

the acrylic)

these utensils.

so that it will not topple

Glass: Milk glass may discolor

(small cracks throughout

occur.

steel wool pad.

China,

in this section. Some items are not dishwasher

sure the plasticware

is dishwasher

safe.

Stalnless Steel, Sterffng Silver, and Silver Plates: Load
these utensils in a way that they do not come in contact
other metals.

Pewter will tarnish.

Hand-wash

and

dry immediately.
Tin: Tin will stain. Hand-wash

and dry immediately.

with
Wood:
wooden

Wooden

Gold: Gold

bowls, wooden

utensils, and utensils with

handles can crack, warp,
will discolor.

and lose their finish.

Do not pre-wash
Remove large

excessive grease,
starchy

items that have loosely

food

particles,
items having

soils may require

attached

soiling.

bones, seeds, toothpicks,
burned-on,

baked-on

and
or

the Top Rack

NOTE: Ensure items do not protrude
the racks and block the spray

about
•

dishware

Materials

section for more information

suitability.

pushing the top rack into the dishwasher,

it until it stops against

spray arm will connect to the water

supply

at the back of

the tub. Do not push the top rack with the door.

of bowls, pots and pans are facing

Place large

Avoid nesting and contact

the spray

points between

items of dissimilar

To avoid

drying

dishwasher

to avoid

damage,

puddling

plastic

materials, or anything other than normal,
safe dishware and kitchenware.
-SUGGESTED

NOTE: Load cups and glasses between
the tines can cause breakage
or water

bags, packing

the silverware

Unload

the top rack.

- ADDITIONAL

PATTERN

the spray

arms.

basket.

bands

in the racks) or any other after
the drain

(to hold items in place
market

parts

in your

The use of such items could potentially

pump.
BOTTOM

PATTERN

rack. Load pots, pans and

surfaces facing

" Unload

RACK

-SUGGESTED

PATTERN

ADDITIONAL

PATTERN

over

BOTTOM
TOP RACK

Rack

items in the bottom

Unloadlng Sequence
• Unload the bottom rack first.

dishwasher.

dishwasher-

tines. Loading
spots.

the Bottom

NOTI_: Do not use rubber

do not load the

products,

bowls with the dirty

performance.

with paper

TOP RACK

dishes.

metals.

Load dishes and glasses at an angle
and improve

arms.

push

the back of the tub so the top rack

Load only dishwasher-safe
items into the dishwasher.
Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so that the insides

Separate

pre-treatment.
NOTE: When

Refer to the Dishware

through the bottom

arms.

RACK-

damage

NOTE: The silverware
accommodate

large

basket

tops can be folded

or oddly-shaped

The standard

up to

items.

rack.

With the silverware basket tops down, load the silverware
basket following the patterns suggested below.
Place knives and sharp utensils with their handles
forks and spoons with their handles down. If large
oddly-shaped
basket

items are to be loaded

silverware

The basket

basket

lid can be snapped

leave the basket open.

up, and
or

into the silverware

with the tops up, load the items so that they do not

nest together.
Use suggested

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
handle

or play

down. Do not allow children

near knives and sharp utensils.

THE FLEXIBLE SILVERWARE BASKET

1 - Salad

Fork

2 - Teaspoon

3 - Dinner Fork
4 - Knife

5 - Tablespoon
6 - Serving Spoon
7 - Serving

Fork

fits in the back of the lower

Basket Placement Option

to the handle

CUP SHELVES

FLIP TINES

Cup shelves are used to hold cups and other large items
such as ladles and serving spoons. To use the cup shelves,
fold them downwards so that they are positioned as shown

The racks on select models consist of tines that you can fold
down or raise, depending on what you need to load in the
rack°
To fold down:

below. Place cups and other items upside down an the
sheIves_

•
-

Grasp the tine near the locking mechanism
Release from notch

Push downwards,

SMALL ITEM CLIPS
The small item clips keep lightweight
containers

from tipping

items and plastic

MANUAL

over and filling up with water

RACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Remove the empty rack by pulling it out of the dishwasher
to the point that it can be lifted upward, as shown above
Pull the rack outward and up until the rollers are completely

during the wash cycle

free of the roller guides°

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

Detergent

Adding

Use only detergent

specifically

designed

For best results, use fresh powdered

To avoid dishwasher
dishwashing

damage,

products

for dishwashers.

dishwashing

Detergent
3TBSMAX _

detergent.

]

do not use hand

in your dishwasher.

[]

To avoid dishwasher
detergent

damage,

if your water

do not use too much

is soft, it may cause etching

glassware.

The dishwasher
detergent.

uses less water

With

soft water,

detergent

1 tablespoon

1.75 tablespoons

detergent

will

1 tablespoon

dispenser

cup has lines that

•

Do not use more than 3 tablespoons.

•

When using detergent
contact with the cover.

to:

3 tablespoons

Use fresh powdered

•

1 tbsp. (1 5ml) of detergent

clean most loads. The detergent
measure

•

so you need to use less

(1 5ml)
(25ml)
will completely

of your water
Increase the

if necessary,

of detergent.

to the least amount

lines in the detergent

measure the amount of detergent
Table.

Recommended

required

dispenser

recommended

Water
Wash Cycle

Unit
Tbsp
_ ml

Pots & Pans

Tbsp
ml

to get

cup to
in the

7.0gr/gal

Type

Medium
7.0 -1.0

Soft
less than

or more

gr!gal

25..45

15.-25

1.75-3

25-45

1.75

1 -1.75

1 5-25

Place finger

Slide door forward
hear a click.

as shown above
and press down firmly until you

1.0 gr!gal

TO OPEN

[Normal

Tbsp

Wash

China Gentle

NOTE: When
detergents,
(normally

ml
Tbsp
ml

using gel packs, tablets
refer

avoid

Detercjent Amount
Hard

M HE

fiat

clean.

Use the measuring

SmartWashT

Do not overfill.

Jay them

fill the

supply, use 1 Tbsp.(15ml)
your kitchenware

tabs,

cup.

NOTE: If you do not know the hardness
amount,

for best results.

TO CLOSE

(45ml) of detergent

dispenser

detergent

will clean most loads.

to the manufacturers

or other dishwasher
instructions

1 tab/dose).
To open the cover, push the button as shown above.
11

RinseAgent

Make

To achieve

Add

proper

drying,

always

use a liquid

rinse agent,

contains a rinse agent or drying

NOTE: The Rinse Agent

LED that illuminates when the Rinse

Wipe

is low.
if there is enough

rinse agent in

open
__

Always

Lift tab to

use Rinse Agent

even if your detergent

contains

rinse agent.
Add rinse agent when the Rinse Agent
on the control panel

filling

reservoir

Indicator

Light

illuminates.

is full.

is full to prevent

the rinse agent dispenser,

go out in a few minutes after
(select models only).

Filllng the dispenser

reservoir

open.

as shown below

up any excess rinse agent that puddles

dispenser
After

The LED will nat illuminate
the dishwasher.

door is completely

rinse agent to the dispenser

until the rinse agent

even if your detergent
additive.

Agent

sure the dishwasher
liquid

when the

oversudsing.
the indicator

the dishwasher

light will

door is shut

Smart
o _:
Wash

Pots &
o
Pans

Normal
o
Wash

China
o
Gentb

Fast
o
Wash

Turbo
o
Clean

OPTIONS

CYCLE

9Hr,

6Hr,

Smart
Wash

•

Pots &
Pans

NormaU
Wash

START

SELECT

START

China
GentUe

Fast
Wash

3Hn®
Delay
Start

Turbo
Clean

CAnceL
_o_ 3 sr_

SmartWash

TIME (rains.)
Without options

SOIL LEVEL

CYCLES

Liters

110

3.6

13.6

110

115

4.5

17.0

115

120

6.0

22.6

130

6.8

25.6

Maximum

105

Medium

Heavy

Light

Pots & Pans *

130

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

Gallons

Typical
H_

Takes the guesswork out of cycle selection. The sensors
in the dishwasher automatically
adjust the cycle length,
temperature
and water changes based on the soil
load. This cycle contains additional
sensor decisions
when compared
to other cycles.

Water Usage

All Soil Levels

Wash

105

120

2.3

8.7

Medium

120

135

5.0

19.0

Heavy

135

155

7.1

26.7

All Soil Levels

Light

Thoroughly cleans normal
attached normal soiling.

loads having

loosely

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

11.3

Fast Wash
Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces overall wash
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 is NSF certified.

the cycle time. See "Options"

NSF INFORMATION

information

dishwasher

A dishwasher

or dishwasher

international

meets

and water

temperature

sanitization.

These

very

cycle that is certified
strict

requirements

to ensure dishware
requirements

are

time may be reduced,
illuminate.

time

explained

the

supply

based

/home /appliances.asp.

the "Sanitized"

indicator

illuminate.

However,

and the Sanitized

indicator

your

heating
may not

on your actual conditions.

NOTE: Only sanitizing

Your dishwasher
is NSF certified.
The dishwasher
that are NSF certified are shown in the chart above.

will

is too hot your dishwasher's

The cycle times listed in the Use and Care Manual are based
on normal soil loads and 120°F incoming water and will vary

web@e,

these cycles are complete,

panel

wash

document
NSF/ANSI
184, Residential
Dishwashers. More
information on NSF Certification
is available
at the NSF
http: / /www.nsfconsumer.org

control

household

and kitchenware

14.9

section.

by the NSF

water

3.9

requirements
cycles
When

There

is no intention,

cycles on a certified

on your

performance
13

cycles have been designed

of 6 for soil removal

test.

to meet the

and sanitization

either

directly

machine

have

or indirectly,
passed

efficacy.
that

all

the sanitization

Can be selected
with:

OPTUONS

Added
Typical

Added

time to cycle
Maximum

Gallons

Liters

1.1 G

China Gentle
TurbaClean

Normal

Tackles hard-to-clean
dishes in the lower rack,
eliminating the need to soak and scrub heavily
sailed dishes.

Wash
adds
20 min

Pots & Pans
SmartWash

Water

adds
20 min

0.2G

1.2L

0.2G

1.2L

Sanitized Indlcator
When

the _Sanitized"

iust washed

indicator

have been sanitized

information an NSF certification,
NOTE: The indicator

light illuminates an the control panel,
according
refer

to the requirements

to the tables

it means that the dishware

of the National

Sanitation

and kitchenware

Foundation

in this section.

light will come an far the cycles marked

with an asterisk

in the cycles and options

that were

(NSF). Far mare
tables.

Smart
o
Wash"

Pots &
o
Pans

Normal
o
Wash

China
o
Gentle

Fast
o
Wash

If your unit has a display window similar to the one shown
above, follow the instructions below.

To set the amount

CANCELING

rinse agent.

.
.

Wait

of Rinse Aid:

If your glasses have streaks, you need less

Rinse Agent.

shows

for the end of cycle indicator.

Press "POWER"
the "POWER"

Follow the instructions

button to turn the unit off. Then press
button again

display

to turn the unit back on.

One of the cycle LEDs will flash. This indicates
unit has been reset.

that the

to enter "options"

showing between

"r:O0"

Press the "-" or "+"

If you need

r:03 --_ Medium
the running

cycle

- "r:06":

r:06 --_ Highest amount
Press "START" to save.

to a new cycle:
.

of rinse agent

Hold down the CANCEL button until the display
"0:01"

Press POWER button to turn the unit off. Then press the

Dry Assist

"POWER"

With this option you can raise the temperature

shows

OFF

amount of rinse agent dispensed

button again

the

rinse agent dispensed.

A CYCLE
to change

mode. With

button to change the amount of

r:O0 --_ Rinse Agent

CHANGING

START

NOTE: If your glasses have spots on them, you need more

A CYCLE

Hold down the CANCEL button until the display
"0:01".

Turbo
o
Clean

to turn the unit back on

You can now select a new cycle.

rinse water

and increase the drying

of the

time for improved

drying.
Control
.

Lock

After pressing the "START" button you can activate
Control Lock feature.
Press and hold down the "CHINA
"CL" appears

in the display

you press (except
will display
*

POWER)

the

Follow the instructions
display

GENTLE" button until

window.

will not function and "CL"

press and hold the "CHINA

button until the "C:L" disappears
window.

the options

GENTLE"

mode:
button to turn

allows

and one of the Wash Cycle LEDs

you to delay

To select

this feature:

First

select

the

Then

press

the

The cycle

delay
will

desired

the

start

time

your

cycle.

cycJe.

"-" or "+"

button

until

you see the

time.
start

once

the displayed

time

elapses.

will be flashing.
.

Press and hold the "NORMAL

WASH"

press and release the "START" button.
"NORMAL WASH" button.
.

The display

button, then
Now release

will show either "d:O0 - d:01"

"r:O0 - r :06".
.

Press "NORMAL

You are now in the options
WASH"

the

or
setup mode.

to select the option

you would

like to adjust.
You could be seriously
if the display shows "d:O0"
Assist ON or OFF.
if the display

shows between

dry

Start

desired

display

or deactivate

d:01 --_ Dry Assist ON
Press "START" to save.

Delay

the unit on.
The countdown

button to activate

from the display

(rinse aid setting, dry assist)
.
Door must be closed. Press the "POWER"
.

the

d:O0 --_ Dry Assist OFF

This option

To enter

mode. With

or "d:01":

Press the "-" or "+"
assist.

Now any button

each time.

To deactivate,

to enter "options"

showing "d:O0"

or "d:01"

you can turn the Dry

to splash out of the dishwasher.
CAREFULLY during

"r:O0"

the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

to "r:06"

scalded

you can adjust

hot water

OPEN THE DOOR

any wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully

open the door until water
15

if you allow

noises have stopped.

OPTIONS

CYCLE SELECT

9Hr.®

6Hr. O

Smart
•
Wash

z/s

Pots &
®
Pans

NormaU
o
Wash

START

China
Gentb

Fast
Wash

3Hr.®
Turbo

Delay
Start

CA_CE,
.OLO3S_C

Clean

If your unit has a display similar to the one shown above,
follow the instructions below.
CANCELING

To set the amount

rinse agent.

A CYCLE

of Rinse Aid:

NOTE: if your glasses have spots on them, you need more
If your glasses have streaks, you need

*
*

Open the door.
Hold down the CANCEL button until the "WASHING"

Follow the instructions

LED goes out. Close the door.
Wait for about 1 minute until the dishwasher

The "COMPLETE"

"COMPLETE"

drains.

LED will illuminate. This indicates that

the unit has been reset.

CHANGING

to change

the running

cycle

to a new

Open the door.
Hold down the CANCEL button until the "WASHING"

LED goes out.
Wait for about

cycle:

1 minute until the dishwasher

The "COMPLETE"

button to turn the unit off. Then press
button again

to turn the unit back on.

the options

mode:
button to turn

Press and hold the ">" button, then press and release
the "START" button. Now release the ">" button.

The "Sanitized"

and one other LED will be flashing.

are now in the options

You

setup mode.

to select the option

If the "COMPLETE"

you would

like to adiust.

and "RINSE AID" LEDs are flashing,

are in the "Rinse Aid" mode. You can adiust the amount

you
of

Rinse Aid dispensed.

rinse water

and increase the drying

of the

time for improved

Follow the instructions to enter "options"
and "SANITIZED"

mode. With

the

LEDs flashing:

button to activate

or deactivate

0 LEDs lit --_ extra

dry heat is OFF

1 LED lit --_ extra

dry heat is ON

dry assist.

Cycle Completion

Signal (select

completes

and the dishwasher

"COMPLETE"

and dried

the

the tone or adiust the

to enter "options"

mode. With

the

and "RINSE AID" LEDs flashing:

Press the "<"
completion

you when a cycle

has washed

dishes. You can choose to disable
volume.
Follow the instructions

models)

signal alerts

button to adiust or deactivate

the cycle

signal.

0 LEDs lit -_ cycle completion signal
1 LED lit -_ Lowest tone level

is OFF

2 LEDs lit -_ Medium tone level
and "SANITIZED"

3 LEDs lit -_ Highest tone level

LEDs are flashing,

you are in the "Dry Assist" mode. You can now activate
deactivate

amount of rinse aid dispensed

Press "START" to save your settings.

The cycle completion

One of the wash cycle LEDs will be flashing.

If the "COMPLETE"

is OFF

Press "START" to save your settings.

Door must be open. Press the "POWER"
the unit on.

Press ">"

of rinse

3 LEDs lit --_ Highest amount of rinse aid dispensed

Press the "<"

0 LEDs lit --_ rinse aid dispenser

"COMPLETE"

(rinse aid setting, dry assist)
*

the amount

agent dispensed.

drying.

You can now select a new cycle.

To enter

button to change

the

With this option you can raise the temperature

drains.

LED will illuminate. This indicates that

Press "POWER"
the "POWER"

mode. With

Dry Assist

the unit has been reset.
*

Press the "<"

2 LEDs lit --_ Medium

*
*

to enter "options"

and "RINSE AID" LEDs flashing

1 LED lit --_ Lowest amount of rinse aid dispensed

A CYCLE

If you need

less Rinse

Agent.

Dry Assist.

If the "COMPLETE",

"SANITIZED",

Press "START" to save your settings.
Time Delay

and "RINSE AID" LEDs

This option allows you to delay the start time of your cycle.
To activate:

are flashing, you are in the "Cycle Completion
Signal"
mode. You can now increase or decrease the tone or

Turn the dishwasher on.

deactivate

Press the Delay Start button until the desired delay time
illuminates in the "3Hr", "6Hr", "9Hr" LED.

Select the desired wash cycle.

the signal.

Press "START" to save your settings.
16

MAINTENANCE
Certain

TASKS

areas of your dishwasher

maintenance.

The maintenance

will ensure continued
dishwasher:
*

superior

may occasionally

especially

performance

from your

splash out of your dishwasher,

if you interrupt a cycle or open the dishwasher

door during

a cycle. To avoid

mold growth, do not allow
under the dishwasher.

floor damage

to remove

debris

around

of the inside door panel

if spots begin to appear

from

Look for obstruction

if the spray

To reinstall

drainage

the top spray

arm:

Return the top spray arm to its installed

Return the locking

reservoir

nut to its installed

position.

position

and turn it

Return the top rack to the tap rack railer

guides.

is full.
your fingers. The large
ects.

air gap periodically

of your dishwasher.

With

object

trap

could contain

sharp

to ensure proper
most types you lift off

To remove

the chrome cover. Unscrew the plastic cap. Then check far
any soil buildup.

flush them under

Clean the drain air gap

Clean the drain

in the spray nozzles.

nozzles need cleaning,

1/8 turn clockwise.

regularly

normal

arm as shown above.

on the stainless steel tub or inner

door, make sure the rinse agent

Remove the spray

and possible

wet areas to remain

that might coiled

running water.

Clean the Stainless Steel inner Door and Tub

Clean the outer edges

occasional

Wiping up Spiffs and Splash-outs

Water

require

tasks are easy to do and

spray

arm:

Remove the empty
tub.

Grasp

Look for obstruction

if the spray nozzles need cleaning,
running water.

Clean if necessary.

Check and clean the Spray arm nozzles

the bottom

bottom

and lift the bottom

rack from the dishwasher
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:

To reinstall
1.

Remove the empty

Turn the rack upside
in position
locking
above

top rack from the dishwasher.
down. The top spray

by a lacking

the spray

the bottom

Return the bottom

flush them under

spray arm:
spray arm to its installed

position

and

press it so that it snaps into place.

arm is held

nut as shown above. Turn the

nut counter-clockwise
to release

in the spray nozzles.

and remove it as shown
arm.

Return the bottom

Check and clean the filter system

This dishwasher

rack to its installed

has a filter

position.

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.
use, the filter system is self-cleaning.
inspect it far foreign
17

During narma!

You should occasionally

objects and clean it when necessary.

ToremovetheLarge

Object

•

Filter

Clean the Exterior Door Panel

Colored

Assembly:
1. Remove the bottom
2.

Trap/Cylinder

rack.

Doors

Use only a soft cloth that is lightly
water.

Grasp the assembly and turn it counterclockwise
- 1/4 turn as shown below.

dampened

with soapy

Stainless Steel Doors
Use a soft cleth with a non-abrasive
liquid

spray)

made for cleaning

results, apply

cleaner

(preferably

stainless steel. For the best

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

than dishwasher
.

Lift out the assembly
Carefully

examine

the Large Obiect

as shown below.
the assembly.

detergent

Trap, turn it upside-down

and gently

Make

a paste with powdered

a damp sponge

to dislodge

Use liquid

remove

particles

Winterizing

(e.g., in a holiday
your dishwasher

the filter system:

Return the fine filter to its eriginally

Place the Large Obiect
into its installed position

Turn the ring handle

Gently
is locked

Trap/Cylinder

installed position.
Filter Assembly

in the dishwasher

clockwise

1/4

floor.

turn until it is locked.

pull the ring handle to ensure that the assembly
into place.

Fine
Filter
18

detergent

and clean

with a damp

cloth to

and other debris. Also clean the door
at the bottom

of the

Your Dishwasher
will be unused for an extended

of time in a location

it under running

dishwasher

inside the dishwasher

If your dishwasher

Filter clean by holding

detergent

sponge

clean the door gasket
food

seal, located
door.
•

dishwasher

Clean the Door Gasket

Regularly

and clean.
OR

automatic

with a damp

To reinstall

other

Flush the Cylinder
water.

of cleanser

it may cause foaming

sudsing.

If you find debris

tap it on a surface such as a countertop
and remove the debris.

because

that experiences

home or through
winterized

freezing

a vacation

by an authorized

period

temperatures
period),

have

service center.

Dishwashers

may occasionally

exhibit

problems

may help you with a dishwasher

problem

not be covered

by your

warranty.

Problem

Cause

product

are unrelated

involving

a repair

to a malfunction
professional.

of the dishwasher

itself. The following

The Items listed in the following

information

charts

may

Action

Dishwasher

Door may not be properly

does nat start

Unit may not be turned

Unit not reset or previous

Delay

Interruption

start

Child

The door

Water

cycle nat completed.

Shut the door

Press the main power

electrical

or blown

power

supply

fuse.
(select

may have

To reset,

closed

without

may nat be turned

Dishwasher

Default

beeping

the cycle has completed

(end of cycle

can be deactivated

factory

settings

refer

alert

To reset, refer

Check

first

on.

the customer

by beeping.

4.
6.

models).

been

a cycle.
supply

completely.
switch to turn unit on.

to "Canceling

or changing

the cycle"

section

this manual.

lock activated

selecting

latched.

on.

engaged.

dishwasher

that

without

that

Deactivate
manual

Start"

the child

lack. Refer

Select

a cycle

Check

and turn on water

Signal"

section in this manual.
to "Child

Lock"

section

in this

if applicable.

To adjust

This feature

to "Delay

circuit breaker.

and close the door.

the volume

supply.

or deactivate,

refer

to "Cycle

Completion

section in this manual.

if so desired.

signal)
Display

does

not illuminate

A fuse may have been blown

or circuit break-

er tripped.

or console

lights are nat

Note:

of the door,

Check

the fuse or circuit

reset the breaker

Door nat closed
For models

or latched.

with

controls

on the top

breaker

box and

replace

the fuse or

if necessary.

Ensure that door

is properly

latched

and completely

closed.

portion

the display only illuminates when the door

is opened and controls are visible.
Dishwasher

Incoming

seems to run

Cycle

water

time

is not warm

can

vary

enough.

due

to soil

1.
and

water

conditions.

a long time

Rinse agent

dispenser

is empty.

Dishwasher

connected

to cold

The type

of cycle options

Before

starting

a cycle,

to the dishwasher.
Sensors

in the dishwasher

to ensure a good
water

selected

run hot water

Incoming

supply.

Add

may add

Verify

Ensure that spray

water

faucet

at the sink nearest

should be at 120°F.

automatically

wash when heavy

increase

the cycle

time

soil is detected.

rinse agent.
dishwasher

is connected

to hat water supply

plumbing.

time to the cycle.
Note:

For typical

cycles table

cycle

length

in the Dishwasher

refer

to the

Cycles

wash

and Options

section.
Dishes aren't

Spray

arm movement

getting

Spray

arm nozzles

Improper

Filters could

Dishes are nested or loaded

clean

enough

is obstructed.

clogged.

spray

use of detergents.

be clogged.

Selected

wash cycle

is nat suitable

for food

Make

sure incoming

water

Arm

arms

and clean

Nozzles"

in Care

Increase

or decrease

detergent

ness. Refer to Table under

soil condtions.
7.

by hand rotating

according
and

to "Check!Clean

Maintenance

section

this manual.

gether.
6.

is nat blocked

arms.

Remove the spray
the Spray

too close to-

arm movement

Clean

the filter.

Care

is at 120°F.
5.

Rearrange

load

on the water

Detergent

Refer to "Check!Clean

and Maintenance

dishwasher.

depending

"Adding

hard-

and Rinse Agent".

the Filter System"

under

section of this manual.

such that

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