TAPPAN Dishwasher Manual L0812304

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Before Operating Your Dishwasher

Read your dishwasher Owner's Guide. It contains

important safety and warranty information. It also

contains manysuggestions for obtaining the best results

from your dishwasher.

To Operate Your Dishwasher

1. Load dishwasher according to directions on reverse

side.

2. Beforeadding detergent, makesure dispensercupsare

dry. Do not adddetergent untilyou arereadyto operate

the dishwasher. Usefresh automatic dishwasher deter-

gent for the bestresults.The amount of detergent may

vary due to local water conditions, refer to your

Owner's Guide "detergent chart" for details.

• Add detergent.

• Turn lid to cover larger cup.

•The dispenserwill automatically releasedetergent at

the correct time during the wash cycle.

Detergent Dispenser

3. Close door but do not latch.

4. PushWASH CYCLESbutton for desired wash or rinse

cycle (see Wash Cycle Selections which follow).

5. Push ENERGYOPTION button desired (see Energy

Options on reverse).

6. Turn TIMER KNOBclockwise to selected cycle.

7. Open hot water faucet nearestdishwasher to clear cool

water from water pipe. Then turn off the faucet.

8. To start, move latch allthe way to the right.

Motor sounds will be heard before water enters tub.

For best results use a rinse aid.

Wash Cycle Selections

When selecting acycleboth the push button and the timer

knob must be settothe samecycle.Ifyou are unsure about

which cycle to use, check the Dishwashing Sugges-

tions chart in your Owner's Guide.

Pot s & Pans

(91 minutes) (2 washes, 3 rinses, dry) (12.6 gallons)

For cleaning sticky pots, greasy broiler pans, encrusted

casserolesand dinnerware.

1. Add detergent to both cups. Turn lidto cover larger cup.

Close door- do not latch.

2. Push POTS& PANSbutton.

3. SelectENERGYOPTION.

4. Turn TIMERKNOBclockwise to POTS& PANSposition.

5. To START,move latch all the way to the right.

Normal Soil

(70 minutes) (2 washes, 1rinse, dry) (7.6 gallons)

For regularly soiled dishesand silverware.

1. Add detergent to both cups.Turn lidto cover larger cup.

Close door- do not latch.

2. PushNORMAL/LIGHT button.

3. SelectENERGYOPTION.

4. Turn TIMERKNOBclockwiseto NORMALSOILposition.

5. To start, move latch all the wayto the right.

LightSoil

(60 minutes) (1 wash, 1 rinse, dry) (5.0 gallons)

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

1. Add detergent to largercup.Turn lidto cover largercup.

Close door - do not latch.

2. PushNORMAL/LIGHT button.

3. SelectENERGYOPTION.

4. Turn TIMERKNOBclockwise to LIGHTSOILposition.

5. To start, move latch all the way to the right.

Rinse&Hold

(12 minutes) (1 rinse) (2.3 gallons)

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

1. Do not usedetergent. Close door- do not latch.

2. PushNORMAL/LIGHTbutton.

3. PushLO-TEMPDRYbutton.

4. Turn TIMERKNOBclockwise to RINSE& HOLDposition.

5. To start, move latch all the way to the right.

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EnergyOptions

Hi-Temp Dry Option

A heating element warms the air inside the tub for fast

drying. When the drying period is completed the dishes

will continue to dry after the heating element turns off.

Lo-Temp Dry Option

LO-TEMPDRYsaveselectricity. The heating element stays

off during the drying portion of the cycle. Additional

drying time may be required, with the door open, to

completely airdry dishes. Somewater droplets mayremain

ondoor andin areaswhere dishestouch dishwasherbasket

or rack.

Ifthe LO-TEMPDRYoption isnot selected, a heated drying

cycle isautomatically provided.

LO-TEMPDRY must be selected with the RINSE& HOLD

cycle.

The drying option maybe changed at anytime duringthe

cycle and affects onlythe drying period.

How To Load

Referto the General Loading section in your Owner's

Guidefor moredetailed information.

Top Rack

Loadglasses,cups, bowls, "dishwasher safe" plasticware,

and miscellaneousitems on the top rack between prongs.

Bottom Rack

Load large plates, platters, bowls, casserole dishes, silver-

ware, pots and pans on the bottom rack.

Placeitems on rackswith soiled surfacesfacing the center

of the rack. Besure large items do not blockthe detergent

dispenser preventing it from opening during the wash

cycle.

Silverware Basket

Load knives and forks

with handles up. Be

sure items do not

protrudethrough the

holesinthe basketand

stop the rotation of

the spray arm.

Cleaning the Pump and SprayArm

Your dishwasher will flush away all normal food soils.

However, objects (bones, fruit pits, etc.) may collect in

openings and should be removed to avoid clogging the

drain.

rn--,-,,=.J,,- To prevent injury, allow dishwasher to cool

before cleaning.

Be careful when cleaning around the pump

area. There may be glass fragments from broken glass

items.

1. Removenut and lift out sprayarm. Cleanoutspray holes.

2. Clean in and around pump openings.

3. Replacesprayarm onsprayarm pin. Replaceandtighten

nut. Sprayarm should rotate freely.

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Important Parts of Your Dishwasher

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It is Normal:

• To have short pauses during operation of dishwasher.

• Fora small amountofwaterto remain inbottom of tub.

•To hear water entering the dishwasher as it fills.

• To hear water being pumped out of dishwasher as it

drains.

•To hear timer clicking as dishwasher cyclesadvance.

Before You Call for Service

TheAvoid ServiceChecklistandCommon Dishwashing

Problems and Solutions inyour Owner's Guide discuss

many consumer dishwashing concerns.