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Guide Automadc Dishwashing 3_-, is Safety Instructions OC;_o o 'S_---__. What Your Dishwasher Needs "b e'_ JS_S dggQ s Operating Instructions 3_S I S"Sq,59d Proper Loading Special Tips Dispensers Important Parts of Your Dishwasher Door Panels User Maintenance Instructions 13-15 Problems and Solutions Back Cover...
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Please follow basic precautions, including the following: touch heating element iiii_(iiiii_i';i i':' Read all instructions before using your-dishwasher: during oi. immediately after' use. Allow time to cool. ONLY detergents rinse a_ents recommended in a Load sharp or pointed tableware dishwasher_...
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What Your Dishwasher Needs To Do Its Job Hot Water To get dishes clean and dry you need hot waten To help you get water of the proper temperature, your _dishwasher automatically t_eats the water in the wash cycle. Higher water temperature is needed...
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Operating Instructions Models 15545, 16541 and 16545 Selector guttor_s Door Latch (Locked) Cycle Indicator Dial ITT -Tu ul lm • Featmes and appearances may vary stightl!f Starting Your Dishwasher 1. Load the dishwasher (see pages 6 and 7) 7. For all cycles but LIGHT WASH RINSE...
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Select Options RESET OPTIC)NS Button Cancels selected WATER HEAT Select this option and the main wash Tmns healer off for entire dry- cycle is extended 2I minutes while AIR DRY options Ivlain ing period To shorten drying the dishwasher heats the water wash time wilt not be extended, time,...
Proper Loading WATCH OUT FOR 7HIS_ Yhis is a random mixed load, the most common type you zoilI have. The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom: Make sure dishes are pro_p_erly loaded to insure that rack during the wash and rinse portions...
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Lower Rack plates saucers between the pins, Place items Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls so that water and detergent from wash ann can reach lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down soiled surfaces, Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides,...
Special Tips On Dishwasher Most utensils and dishware can be safely washed in your dishwasher_ HoweveI; some rnaterials may require special handling_ Aluminum: Some darkening may take place° Colored alu- minum may fade, Do not place aluminum items directly front of detergent cups where...
Detergent Dispenser "You'll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dish- OPEN CUP washer because some cycles use two washes., Do not add detergent until you are ready to start the cycle. Use fresh MAIN CUP detergenL The dispenser will automatically...
Important Parts of Your Dishwasher Upper Rack Wash Tower Lower Rack Lower Spray Arm Right Side View Door Latch __!__i_i ¸ ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Control Panel Door Panel Detergent Dispensers Rinse Agent Dispenser Access Panel Inner Door Front View...
Changing Color Panel tf you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher's front panel match or blend with your new colors_ The panel is held in place by the door trim the trim on the panel below the door Each side of each panel is a different color...
User Maintenance Instructions Care of Surfaces o Clean control panel with lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly_ Do not use abrasives or sharp objects--they could dalnage o Clean outside cabinet finish "with a good apphance polish Do not use scouring pads, harsh or gritty cleaners.
Common Dishwashing Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Caused Dishwasher Check house fuse oi ciicuit breaker, Dishwasher not receiving will not start electricity Dial not in conect position Make sure dial is tinned far' enough and cycle button is for' cycle selected MIy pushed in Dishwasher will...
Common Dishwashing Problems and Solutians (contmue ) Solution Problem Caused by Hard water Fill detergent cups to capacity Use dishwasher Spotting detergent with highest available phosphorous filming content_ May be necessary to install a water softener Raise water heater thermostat to 140°E Water is not hot...
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Problem Caused Solution Dishes and interior Iron or manganese Install an iron or manganese filter in home water of dishwasher in water supply. brown or yellow Film build-up Some detergent Use fresh, automatic dishwasher detergent. lower front of tub not dissolve detergent with highest available...
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