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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Warning
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons
when using your appliance,
follow
basic
precautions,
including
the following:
1,
Read
2,
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and
care guide,
3,
Use only detergents recommended for use in this appliance and keep them out
of the reach of children.
4.
This appliance must be properly
instructions before it is used.
5.
Never
all instructions
unplug your appliance
plug firmly
and pull straight
6.
Replace immediately
7.
Unplug your
8,
before
installed
by pulling
before
the operation
Do not operate
your
cleaning
loading
12. Do not operate
or before
door immediately
appliance
this appliance
15. Do not tamper
with controls.
16, To reduce risk of injury
Close supervision
near children.
17, This appliance
electrical
must be connected
to the wash.
of the machine,
or parts are broken.
purpose.
panels are properly
to play
electrical
in place,
in or on the appliance,
when the appliance
to proper
must be ensured
is used
outlet with the correct
to reduce the risk of shock and fire. DO
NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING
three-prong
electric
install the proper
1
Press the
fumes.
the operation
dishwashing
children
is necessary
of wash process
injury.
supply.
18. Proper grounding
19, Hydrogen
substances
unless all enclosure
do not allow
of children
of explosive
parts are missing
for commercial
any repairs,
cold air to go in and then open the
or explosive
when
making
after completion
in the presence
your appliance
14, Do not operate
grasp the
outlets,
may cause personal
door must be closed during
13, Do not use this appliance
Always
loose plugs/power
as hot air/steam
10. Do not add or mix any flammable
11, Appliance
with the installation
on the power cord.
door latch, wait few seconds by allowing
door.
9.
appliance.
in accordance
worn power cords,
appliance
the
out from the outlet.
Do not open the dishwasher
or during
using
receptacle
receptacle.
PLUG, If you do not have a
outlet in the wall,
The wall receptacle
gas may be produced
have a certified
electrician
MUST be properly
grounded.
if the water heater has not been used in more
then2 weeks.
Thiscouldbeexplosive
andcanexplode
undercertain
circumstances.
Ifthisisthecase,
before
using
thisappliance
turnonallthehot
faucets
andletthehotwaterrunfora fewminutes.
Thiswillletthetrapped
hydrogen
escape.
During
thisprocess
donotturnonanelectric
appliance,
smoke,
lighta match/lighter
orusea flametoavoidanaccident,
ashydrogen
gasisflammable
andcanexplode.
20.Donotrepairorreplace
anypartoftheappliance
orattempt
anyservicing
unless
specifically
recommended
intheuser-repair
instructions
thatyou
understand
andhave
skillstocarryout,
21,Toreduce
theriskorelectric
shock
orfire,donotuseextension
cords
or
adapters
toconnect
theunittoelectrical
powersource,
22.Donotgobehind
thedishwasher
during
theoperation
because
ofhotsteam
thatisbeingdischarged
fromthebackvent.
23,Donotwashanyheatsensitive
oranyotheritems
thatarenotdesigned
for
automatic
dishwasher.
24,Donotusethisdishwasher
outdoors.
25,Donotleave
thedishwasher
dooropentodrydishware
whilechildren
are
around.
Close
supervision
andobservation
needed
whenchildren
arearound
thedishwasher,
26,Donotabuse,
sitonorstandonthedoorordishrackofthedishwasher.
27.Donottouch
theheating
element
immediately
afteruse,asitmaybeveryhot.
28.I_oad
sharp
objects
suchasknives
andforksupside
downtoreduce
theriskof
injury.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing our Haier
product. This easy-to-use manual will
guide you in getting the best use of
your dishwasher.
Remember to record the model and
serial number. They are on a label in
back of the dishwasher.
Model
number
Serial
number
Date of purchase
Staple your receipt to your manual. You will
warranty
service.
need
it to obtain
PAGE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
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INSTRUCTIONS
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1
4
Parts and Features ..................................................................................
4
Operations
7
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Tips to Avoid Stains and Films ..............................................................
14
Care
20
and
Cleaning
Guide
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General Cleaning and Maintenance ......................................................
20
Preventing Your Dishwasher From Freezing ............................................
21
Storage of your Dishwasher in Cold Environment
21
Troubleshooting
INSTALLATION
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INSTRUCTIONS
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22
26
Tools and Materials Required ................................................................
26
Unpacking Your Dishwasher
26
Steps for Installation
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Installing Quick Connect Sink Adapter
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Electrical
Connections
Grounding
Instructions ..........................................................................
Power Interruptions
Warranty
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28
29
29
29
30
Parts
and
Features
(Front view
with Open
Door)
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1, Upper Sprayer
7, Rinse Aid Compartment
2. Upper Rack
8.
Pre-wash
9.
Main Wash
3, 2 Full Length Folding
4. Middle
Spray Arm
5. Lower Rack
6, Silverware
Basket
Racks
Detergent
Detergent
I O, Triple Level Filtration
at the bottom under
1 I. Heating
Compartment
Element
12. Lower Spray Arm
Compartment
System (Located
Lower Rack)
(Front view
1. On/Off
Button
Display
6, Wash
5
Indicator
Button (2)
8. Vented Dry Option
(HRS)
4. Door Latch
5, Function
Door Closed)
7, Load Selector
2. Delay Start Button
3, Delay Timer
with
9, Start/Pause
1 O, Control
Lights
Cycle Selector Button (1)
11, Casters
Button
Panel
Button (3)
(Rear View)
1. Power Cord
(115 Volt / 60 Hz)
2. Drain Hose (attached)
3, Rear Insulation
4. Water
Inlet
5. Rear Casters
Panel
Understanding
Power
the Control
Button:
• Push this button to have power
the power indicator
Note:
Panel:
On/Off,
When you turn the power
at "Normal"
Once the power is on,
light will go "On".
wash cycle,
"On",
the function
"Full load"
indicator
and "Vented
light will be displayed
Dry" (off option).
(1)
Delay
Start
Button:
• Press this button to delay the starting
delay
the starting
time for a wash cycle. You can
time for a wash cycle between
1 to 9 hours,
Timer Display:
• This display
starting
shows number
of hours you set the timer to delay
the
time for a wash cycle,
Door Latch:
• To lock the door,
push the door with light force until
you hear the "Click",
To unlock the door,
the door latch and pull towards
Warning:
You must wait few seconds when opening
cycle to allow
outside cold air to expand
because of hot air/steam
to remove
a
If you try
the hot air/steam
injury,
the dishwasher
operation
in order to
any water leak,
Wash Cycle Selector
Button
• Press this button to select Heavy,
Light wash cycle options.
1_
Normal,
The function
come on once you are in that option.
more detail
door during
inside the dishwasher
is still present inside the dishwasher.
You must keep the door closed during
avoid
dishwasher
slowly
items right a way after you open a door,
may cause personal
Note:
squeeze
you,
under
"Selecting
Wash
:
Rinse & Hold and
indicator
light will
(See page # 14 for
Cycle"
section)
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Upper
Load
or
Full
Load
Option
Button
(2):
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•
• Press this button to select Upper Load or Full Load option,
indicator
will come on once you are in that option.
more detail
Vented
under
Dry
"Wash
Option
Cycle Options"
Button
(_
The light
Full Load
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(See page # 14 for
section.)
:
• Press this button only if you want to select Vented Dry option to dry
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your dishware.
order
The heating
element
to dry your dishware
indictor
is activated
when this option
to heat up the air in
is selected.
will come on when you select this option.
more detail
under
Start/Pause
"Wash
Cycle Options"
Button
activity
during
• The "Pause"
]l
(See page # 15 for
section,)
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_Stal_Patlse
• Press this button to select Start or Pause option.
to start the wash cycle.
I
The light
Press this button once
Press this button once again
to pause the
the cycle.
function
allows you to add or remove
dishware
during
the
cycle operation.
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Heavy
[]Normal
Wash Cycle Indicator
• When
blinks
•
Riase
[]
Liglll
& Hold
Light:
the wash cycle is selected, the light comes on and
indicating
that washing
of the wash cycle, the buzzer
cycle is completed
process
has begun,
will beep indicating
and the machine
At the end
that wash
will shut off automatically,
Open Door Protection:
• Your dishwasher
operation.
machine
Warning:
will stop automatically
The function
will not restart
The dishwasher
indicator
if the door is opened
light will flash and buzzer
during
the
will beep, The
until the door is closed again,
door must be closed at all times during
the operation.
Automatic
Fault Alarm:
• Your machine
feature
is equipped
informs
function
indicator
Preparing
to
wash
you put dishware
• Discard
fault detection
the operation,
light will flash and the buzzer
system, This convenience
When
fault occurs, the
will beep.
dishes:
To get best results, practice
before
with automatic
you of any faults during
the following
in the dishwasher:
big chunks of food such as bones
and pits from the plate before
loading.
• Remove sticky foods and loosened
burned-on
foods before
• Empty liquids
loading.
such as juice,
soup, soda,
coffee or tea from glasses and cups
before
loading,
• Rinse off acid based liquid,
vinegar
or lemon juice
plates,
food containers
• Always
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such as
right a way.
or internal
check manufacturer's
This may cause discoloration
over time to your
cabinet,
recommendations
before
you start washing
items.
Loading
& Upper
rack:
To get maximum
the Lower
cleaning
result, follow
the
recommendations
below
before you start
the dishwasher:
Note:
Do not wash any heat sensitive
items that are not designed
dishwasher.
• Keep all tall dishware
• Place food containers
soiled surface
facing
or any other
for automatic
and food containers
(upper rack)
away from the spray arm rotation.
such as cups, glasses, bowls,
in downward
saucepans
and casseroles
with
position.
lower rack)
• To avoid
coffee/tea
any type of damage
cups, beverage,
to glassware
wine and champagne
glasses, do not load them on the bottom
these items on the upper
• Put cups upside
down
between
rack, Place
rack,
on the top of cup/stemware
rack and put wine or champagne
down
such as
the divided
glasses upside
segments
of the cup/stemware
rack to
secure them properly,
Note:
Do not wash dinner
Loading
Simply
Silverware
plates bigger
than 10 1/4" diameter,
Basket:
remove the basket out of the dishwasher
to load silverware
and place
it back
once you finish loading,
• To avoid any type of injury,
• Try to mix spoons,
prevent
load knives and forks face down.
knives and forks for better cleaning
and drying
and to
nesting.
• Do not mix stainless steel and silver items because you may
damage
silver finish on silver items,
• Do not load tall items next to upper
could be blocked,
• Do not load dishware
wood
spray arm because
or food containers
that are made of
or iron, These items are not considered
• Do not load tin, pewter and non-dishware
are not considered dishwasher
safe.
it
dishwasher
filters.
safe,
These items
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Proper
Use
• The amount
whether
• Water
of
Detergent:
of detergent
to use depends
it is hard or soft and whether
softness or hardness
out grains level by calling
on the type of water in your living
items are lightly
is measured
your
or heavily
in grains content
local Environmental
per gallon.
Protection
area
soiled.
You can find
Agency
(EPA) in
your county.
• If you find that "grains"
in your living
lower
in the water then the water will be harder
detergent
then the water will be softer in your living
detergent
to clean.
If "grains"
level is
area so you will need less
to clean.
See the following
table to understand
Water
Hard
Note:
level is higher
area so you will need more
Hardness
Type
the "water
hardness
Level of Grains
10+
Medium
4-9
Soft
0-3
If "grains"
type"
the water quality
level.
in the water
level is over 12 then water is very hard.
softener to improve
and "grains"
You may need water
and the performance
of
your dishwashing.
Note:
The quality
of detergent
If you are using detergent
detergent
phased
Note:
clumsy
dishwasher
will not work
recommended
caked
of active ingredients
"Automatic
Dishwasher
are
and foaming.
Detergent"
that are not for
Do not use detergents
or moist. These types of detergents
and clean effectively.
your dishes.
properly.
Other types of detergents
use may cause oversudsing
that are dried,
of cleaning
or too old then this type of
will not be as effective to clean because
only for your dishwasher.
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that is damp,
off and the detergent
Use only manufacturer's
properly
will make the big difference
will not dissolve
Pouring
Dishwasher
Use proper
recommended
pour detergent
pre-wash
Note:
Detergent:
amount
of detergent
into the large compartment
goes into the small compartment
For the pre-wash
you should
for your
wash loads.
Measure
for the main wash. The detergent
and
for
next to the main wash compartment.
use one-half
the amount
of detergent
that you
use for the main wash.
compartment
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door lever
pa rtme.nt___
rewash
detergent
detergent
Advantages
glasses, flatware,
Note:
lid
cookware
spots and prevents
new film build-up
on your dishes,
and plastic,
Use only liquid form of rinse agent in the dispenser.
Liquid Rinse Aid into the Dispenser:
Use proper
dispenser
compartment
of Rinse Agent:
Rinse agent helps in removing
Pouring
compartment
recommended
is located
automatically
amount
of rinse aid for your wash loads, The rinse aid
next to the detergent
releases a preset amount
dispenser.
During
of rinse aid during
the wash cycle,
it
the last rinse cycle,
nse aid compartment
rinse aid level indicator
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When
dark.
the dispenser
When
is full, the see through
rinse aid level indicator
it is empty, it will be clear which
will be
means you need to pour in
i/2Fu
more,
Note:
3/4Fu
i/4Fu
A full dispenser
should
last approximately
If you want to adjust the amount
dispenser
Emp
one month.
of rinse aid dispensed,
has 1 to 6 levels that you can adjust
to, Simply
the
rotate
the dial to your desire settings.
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Tips:
• Always
start with level "1 ".
• Set on level "2"
• If dishware
if spots appear
are not drying
on your dishware,
properly
or spotted,
adjust to the next higher
level until
they are spotless,
As the rinse aid level become
changes,
less, the size of the see through
level indicator
as shown below.
FrFull
3_4Fu3/4
Full
1i2 Ful/2
Full
In Ful/4
Full - At this time you should refill to eliminate
spotting
Emp' Empty
To add liquid
rinse aid dispenser,
1) To open, turn the dispenser
follow
the procedure
2) Pour in rinse aid until liquid touches the indicated
Note"
Do not overfill
and spill because
3) Once you finish pouring,
symbol
below.
cap to a clear triangle
replace
symbol
V and lift up,
fill level.
it will cause overflow
the cap back by turning
and foaming.
it to a dark triangle
•,
4) To avoid
oversudsing,
wipe
Warning:
Dishwasher
detergent
is harmful!
You must keep it in a safe place out of the children
Check List for Wash
off any spills with damp
detergent
reach.
Process:
1. Make sure all items are loaded
2. Pour in proper
cloth.
in the racks properly.
into the detergent
dispenser.
3. Close the door and latch safely.
4. Select the desired
5, Press "Start"
button to start the wash process.
6, Select "Vented
Note:
wash cycle and options.
Dry" button
if you want
to dry after the wash cycle is finished.
To add or remove items after cycle starts, press the pause button
the door latch and wait a few seconds until wash action
the door and let hot steam inside the dishwasher
completely
released,
your changes,
you can now add or change
close the door gently,
button to resume the cycle.
13
and unlock
has stopped.
out. After
Open
the hot steam is
items. Once you make
lock the door latch and press "Start"
Selecting
Wash Cycle:
For your convenience,
Heavy,
option
your dishwasher
Light and Rinse & Hold option,
has four options
to select from:
Press Button 1 to select proper
Normal,
wash cycle
based on the soil content on your dishware,
•
Hea_,T
•
Rinse
•
Normal
•
Light
& Hold
Normal
Wash Cycle:
• This is used for regular loads for medium soiled dishware, silverware and
glassware.
Heavy
Wash
Cycle:
• This cycle is used for heavily
and cookware
Light
Wash
with dried
soiled dishware,
glassware,
silverware,
pots & pans
soils.
Cycle:
• This cycle is used for lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.
Rinse
& Hold
Cycle:
• This cycle is used for rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.
Wash
Cycle
Options:
• When washing your dishware, you can select Upper Load/Full Load, Vented Dry
and Delay Start options.
Upper
Load
or Full Load
Option:
• Press Button 2 to select the proper load option depending upon the load size.
Upper Load Option:
• You can select this option
dishware
or glassware.
select "Upper"
Note:
when you want
to wash small numbers
You can place them on the upper
load option on the control
the amount
of detergent
Uppm
•
Full Load
Load
of
rack and
panel.
The lower rack must be empty when using
use one-hall
•
"Upper"
load option.
than you would
normally
You must
use for full
load option.
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UNDERSTANDING
Standard
Cycle
Wash
Type
DISHWASHING
Time
Approx.
Wash
Time
Time
Cycle
with
TIME
Vented
Type
Dry
Option
Approx.
Time
Heavy
60
Minutes
Heavy
75
Minutes
Normal
45
Minutes
Normal
60
Minutes
40
Minutes
Light
55
Minutes
10
Minutes
Light
Rinse
& Hold
Vented
Dry
Option:
•
"_Wntcd
DQ r
Press Button 3 to select vented dry option,
• You can select this option
your dishware
"On"
Note:
at the beginning
items. Press the button
of the wash cycle to dry
in to have vented dry option
or press the button out to have vented dry option
When selecting
any of the above cycles or options,
"Off".
you will see
the following:
• It will take approximately
• In wash mode,
60 seconds to begin the wash cycle,
light comes on and blinks indicating
that wash
cycle is selected
• At the end of the cycle, machine
completed
Warning:
When
that wash cycle is
you leave the door open to air dry those washed
sure there are no children
• When
will beep indicating
and shut off automatically.
around
to go near the dishwasher
over, If there are children
around
near the dishwasher,
attention
toward
children,
and observation
this option is selected, the heating
items, make
element
is activated
to climb
pay careful
to heat up the air in
order to dry dishware.
Note:
If you want to avoid
heat dry, keep the dishwasher
door slightly
release the moist air, this way you can speed up the drying
Warning:
Keep children
because
15
away
from the machine
of the hot air is exiting
open to
process.
when the door is open to dry
out of the dishwasher,
Understanding
• In this process,
the Venting
Process:
the hot steam from the dishwasher
pump
through
its vacuum
being
discharged
is being drawn
force and the mix condensation
through
the discharge
TUB
into the drain
of water and air is
hose from the back of the unit.
drain hose
L
__--/
water
one-way valve
Delay Start Option:
Press "Delay
the starting
down
Start" button to delay the starting
time for a wash cycle between
and start automatically
time for a wash cycle. You can delay
I to 9 hours. The machine
will count
at the pre-set time,
Follow the steps below to delay start:
I. Press the "Delay
Start" Button to select between
1-9 hours.
2, Once you have set the hours to Delay Start, select the proper
your options,
Press the Start button to activate
cycles and options
the process.
wash cycle and
The light of selected
will blink.
3, Close the door properly
by making
4. The wash cycle will start automatically
5, To cancel, press On/Off
button,
sure that door latch is locked.
at the appropriate
wait approximately
time,
30 seconds and reset.
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Checking
Water
Temperature:
• Your incoming water must be between at least 120°F / 49°C and most
150°F / 66°C but no more than 150°F / 66°C in order to have effective
cleaning and prevent damage to your dishware.
Note:
The minimum
incoming
dissolve detergent
temperature
If you are not sure of what degree
1, Simply
in order to
your hot water temperature
is at:
open the hot water faucet and let it run for a minute and fill a glass,
2. Take a thermometer
3, If the temperature
regulator
Note:
must be at 120°F/49°C
properly.
and check the temperature
is below
120°F
in order to maintain
of the water.
/ 49°C, then you need to adjust
that temperature
water
level.
We recommend
that you select hot water
faucet to reduce
the time to heat up the water and to have the detergent
properly
dissolve
effectively.
in the water quickly
Your unit is equipped
the water temperature
quickly
and dissolve detergent
properly.
Overflowing
in order to clean the dishware
with heater
to remove
that will automatically
increase
grease and soil off the dishware
Protection:
• in the event the water flowing
program
instead of cold water from the
into the machine
is not cut off as foreseen
and the water level rises above the highest
pressure switch
automatically
activates
the drainage
acceptable
pump which
by the
point, the security
immediately
empties the water,
• This happens
"OFF"
program
especially
17
when the machine
position,
is operating
(ON).
the water supply to the dishwasher
in order to isolate the machine
necessary
When
the machine
is in
must be shut at the end of the
from the pressure in the network,
if you will be absent from your home,
This is
Understanding
Your Filtration
For your convenience,
the filtration
System:
system is located
at the bottom
with in easy reach inside the tub, It is three level filtration
filter and Fine filter,
under lower
rack
system: Main filter, Coarse
fine filter
Main
Filter:
Coarse
The purpose
Filter:
of this filter is to trap food and soil particles.
The purpose
of this filter is to trap large
items such as pieces of
bone or glass that might clog the drain,
Fine
Filter:
Warning:
The purpose
of this filter is to trap and hold tiny soil and food residue
and prevent
it from
Never
run
your
being re-deposited
dishwasher
on the dishes during
without
the
filters
a cycle,
in place.
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Tips to avoid
stains and films:
The following
suggestions are recommended
from dishware and utensils items:
• You must rinse all dishware,
silverware,
to prevent stains and films
glassware
way after use. Some citric based food products,
water can cause yellow
or brown
and food containers
right a
coffee, tea and iron deposits
film on inside surface
in
when left on for a long
time and not rinsed immediately,
• You must check your water
detergent
to wash.
Jfwater
hardness
to see whether
is extremely
you need to use more or less
hard then it may be causing stains on
items, You may need to use water softener,
• Do not over load the dishwasher.
• Avoid
improper
loading.
• Make sure there is a proper
water temperature
that is recommended
to
wash dishware.
• Do not use too little detergent,
• Do not use old or damp
• Do not load aluminum
black marks to porcelain
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powder
detergent.
utensils improperly,
utensils if touching
Aluminum
during
utensils can cause gray or
wash cycle,
General
Cleaning
• Do not use abrasive,
scouring
and Maintenance:
harsh cleaners,
solvents, concentrated
detergents
or metal
pads to clean the inside of dishwasher.
• Use warm soapy
water with soft brush or piece of cloth to clean the interior
of a tub.
• Clean around
• When
cleaning
the tub gasket with a damp cloth.
control
panel, use a lightly
dampened
cloth around
it then dry
thoroughly.
• When
cleaning
exterior
cabinet,
use lightly
soapy
• Do not use any sharp objects that can scratch
Cleaning
Dishwasher
• The filters are located
the lower
• After
water with soft piece of cloth.
the cabinet
surface,
Filters:
inside of the dishwasher
at the bottom front below
rack,
wash and dry cycle is finished,
you must wait few minutes until the
dishwasher
is completely cooled off in order to remove the filters to clean.
• Remove the lower rack first in order to take the filter out.
• Remove and clean any residue
off the filters using soap and water;
then wipe
them off with a soft piece of cloth.
• After you finish cleaning
the filters place them back to their original
position
in
the dishwasher.
• We recommend
that you wash and clean all three filters gently
water and rinse them thoroughly
periodically
in hot, soapy
to clean soil and chemical
build
up
on the filters.
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Preventing
Your
Dishwasher
You must protect your dishwasher
• You must cut off electrical
if it is left in an unheated
Storage
of
Your
and disconnect
from the water
the winter,
Dishwasher
in Cold
Environment:
at room temperature.
• Do not install or operate
dishwasher
your
the water inlet line from the
inlet into the sink or pan.
• You must store the dishwasher
is below
place during
power to the dishwasher.
• You must turn off the water supply
water valve,
• You must drain water
Freezing:
from
where the temperature
freezing.
• If you just
got a delivery
of a dishwasher
when outside
temperature
freezing,
do not operate
until dishwasher
has warmed
to a room temperature.
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is below
Dishwasher
does not work:
• Check
if the unit is plugged
in, The plug may have come loose.
• Check
if the electrical
• Check
if circuit breaker
• Check
if the unit is on "Off"
wall receptacle
is of proper
voltage,
needs to be reset or if the fuse needs to be replaced,
mode.
• Check if the door is open, You may have to close the door properly.
Dishware
and glassware/flatware
and not cleaned:
are cloudy
• Use of old or poor detergent.
You need to make sure that detergent
is fresh,
• The water may be hard in your area,
You may need to install water
softener.
• Spray arms may be blocked,
You may need to rearrange
• Water
dishware
and utensils.
pressure may be low,
You may need to adjust
the water pressure,
Make sure it is between
20 to 120
• Water
temperature
(120 Degree
• Overloading
may be lower
F / 49 Degree
(PSI).
than what
is recommended.
C) You may need to adjust
water regulator.
of dishware.
You may need to rearrange
• May have selected wrong
or remove some dishware
from the load,
cycle,
You may need to select proper cycle.
Dishes are not dry:
• Vented dry option
is off.
You need to check if vented dry option
is "ON"
position.
• low water temperature,
You may need to regulate
water temperature
to 120
Degree
F / 49 Degree
C,
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Dishware
chipped:
• This is due to poor loading
Do not overload.
or overloading.
You need to be careful
You need to place glassware
securely
delicate items are on the side rack. We recommend
items should be hand washed.
against
when loading.
pins. Make sure
that fine chinaware
or crystal
Noise:
Some of the sounds you will hear are normal.
• You will hear sound of the water fill and rinse.
• You will hear drain
valve opening
• You will hear motor
stopping
to pump water out.
at the end of the cycle.
• if some utensils are not secure in the rack, you will hear that they are being tossed
around the tub.
Oversudsing:
This is due to use of regular
hand washing
You may need to check if the detergent
then you need to use the proper
Dishware
is for "Automatic
detergent
Dishwasher
Use". If not
that is for dishwasher.
has an odor:
• This is due to incomplete
You need to allow
• New
detergent.
scented detergent
This is normal
cycle.
cycle to be fully completed.
because
used.
different
types of detergents
may have different
Etching:
• Too much detergent
used.
Use the appropriate
amount
of detergent.
used per load.
• The water temperature
You need to lower
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is too hot.
water temperature.
Reduce amount
of detergent
frgrances.
• Use of old detergent.
Avoid
using old detergent.
Read expiration
date. Use only fresh detergent.
• Vented dry heat is too harsh on some dishware.
You may need to use air dry option
Stained
in interior
• Some detergents
Read container
colorant
before
door open for a while.
as "pigment"
or "dyes"
detergent
that will discolor
without
any colorant.
use of the detergent,
and "paste based"
cycle helps to decrease
Spots & filming
known
use. You need to change
label carefully
• Some "acid based"
your
tub:
contain
the tub with extended
by leaving
foods may discolor
the tub. Use of rinse
the level of staining.
found
on flatware/glassware:
This is due to:
• Use of too little detergent.
• Low incoming
• Improper
water temperature
loading.
• Use of old, moist and damp
• Hard water
Draining
hose, The drain
properly.
hose should
(See Installation
hose is bent or shrunken,
• If water can not be drained
disturbed
detergent,
Problem:
in order to drain
• If the drain
powder
in you area.
• Check the level of the drain
drain
and pressure,
be positioned
Section on page
above the
#27)
it may affect water draining.
out smoothly,
and it may stop in the middle
the dishwasher
operation
will be
of the cycle.
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Note:
If for any reason the dishwasher
the steps below
malfunctions
during
I) Shut off the dishwasher
2) Turn on the power
Press Start/Pause
for short period
3) Immediately
again
by pressing
button.
power
of time twice.
Observe
until the water is removed
out
pump will come on
You will hear some type drain
if the drain
turn off the dishwasher
pumping
button.
After few seconds drain
pump
hose is pumping
after the second
4) If there is still water left in the dishwasher,
is not
follow
and wait few seconds.
noise in the dishwasher,
in to the sink.
Water
the operation,
to drain the water out,
repeat
water
out
drain,
first three steps again
completely,
of the
tub:
• Drain is clogged.
Make sure that your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, call a plumber.
Dishwasher
• Dishwasher
is leaking:
is not leveled properly.
You need to place the dishwasher
on the flat hard surface,
Avoid
uneven surface,
• The tub may be cracked,
If the tub is cracked
Dishwasher
then you need to call for service.
will not fill:
• Check water supply.
Make sure that water
supply is at "On"
position
instead
of "Off"
position,
• Check water pressure.
Make sure the water pressure
Water
found
This is normal,
under
After
the
is at proper
level. (Between
20 - 120 PSI)
filter:
water is drained
out, a small amount
of water found
filter area due to different
settings and shapes of food containers
The water will be drained
out first in next wash operation
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under the
in the lower
automatically.
rack.
TooMs and
You
will
you
in the
need
Materials
to
have
installation
Required
following
tools
of your
Washer:
to help
Scissors
Pliers
Wrench
Tape Measure
Gloves
level
Accessories
Quantity
Supplied
1, Water
Inlet Hose
2. Quick
Connect
3. Casters (factory
1
Sink Adapter
1
set
4
installed)
4
4, Rubber Washers
B
oO
Unpacking
Your
Dishwasher
• Remove all packing
inside and outside,
materials
including
• Inspect and remove
any remains
all adhesive
of packing,
tape holding
tape or printed
the accessories
materials
before
using the dishwasher.
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Steps
for
_nstaHation
Please read installation
instructions
carefully
and follow
the steps below to hook up
your dishwasher,
Caution:
If, after completing
these steps, you are unsure that unit is properly
installed,
contact a qualified
properly
installed
installer.
To ensure that your appliance
it is recommended
that you get a certified
is
installer.
In order for this dishwasher to work, the following are required:
• HOT WATER SUPPLY(cold can be use as well, see page#17 under "checking
water temperature section")
• DRAINAGE FOR USED WATER
• ELECTRICITY:115 VOLT, 60Hz Outlet
• GROUNDING
• HORIZONTAL FLATSURFACE
1, You dishwasher
Placing
must be placed
the dishwasher
installation
of the water
2, Connect water
inlet and drainage
3, The other end of the drain
Note:
flat surface
(Quick
Connect
Sink
hose must be placed
The drain
hose must be placed
diameter.
Use the gooseneck
15-3/4"
for proper
hoses.
outlet in order to let used water drained
drainpipe
near by the sink,
to allow
inlet hose to the hot water faucet and to the water inlet valve on
the back of the dishwasher.
drain
on horizontal
as near to a sink as possible
must be 1-1/2"
maximum,
reach height of at least 36-1/2"
13n_
out from the dishwasher.
into a drainpipe
possible
is supplied)
in the sink or at your
or sink at least 1-1/2"
to hold hose in place,
in diameter.
To avoid
Adapter
properly
The minimum
The height of drainpipe
water
must be
back up, the drain
nTn
•
,
Mr_
Dametere
• '
ppe
I I/2
0fsewage
rainpipe
4. Plug in the dishwasher
Inspect carefully
to a regular
for any water
leak occurs, double
115 Volt / 60 Hz, 15 Amp.
leak around
15 3/4
Outlet.
and back of the machine.
check to see if any connections
to tighten any loose connections,
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hose must
maximum,
-K II.
Note:
in
size of
If any
are loose, You may need
Installing
When
Quick Connect
installing
Sink Adapter:
quick Connect Sink Adapter
A, First remove
size/type
the aerator
to the faucet, follow
from your
faucet nozzle
the steps below:
and determine
the
of the faucet,
B, Once you determine
or Inside Threaded
the size/type
of the faucet (Outside
End), place the proper
size of rubber
Threaded
washer
End
in
silver faucet adapter,
C, Attach
the silver faucet connector
D, Attach
faucet connector
rubber
E. Attach
washer
inlet hose by making
sure that
goes in between.
the other end
dishwasher
between,
with water
to the faucet,
of the water inlet hose (Red Color End) to the
water inlet by making
sure that rubber
washer
goes in
faucet
drain
_.
hose
_ faucet adapter
_
quick connector
washer
water inlet hose
red colored
end
washer
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Grounding
This appliance
grounding
instructions
must be grounded.
the electric current.
This appliance
wire with a grounded
properly
,_
In the event of an electrical
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
installed
is equipped
plug. The plug must be inserted
Wiring
are not completely
the appliance
into an outlet that is
or if doubt
exists as to
grounded.
Requirements:
Where
a standard
into at least 15 AMP 115-120
two-prong
encountered,
it is the personal
responsibility
and obligation
consumer
properly
outlet is
of the
to have it replaced
grounded
VOLT,
three-prong
with a
outlet.
Extension Cords:
We do not recommend that you use an extension cord.
Power
Occasionally
interruptions
there may be power
causes. Remove the power cord
has been restored
prolonged
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understood
is properly
• This appliance must be plugged
60 HZ GROUNDED
OUTLET.
power
for
a grounding
• Improper use of the plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
• Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding
instructions
_IL
with a cord having
and grounded.
whether
Note:
short circuit,
an escape wire
period,
re-plug
interruptions
due to thunderstorms
from AC outlet when a power
power cord to AC outlet. If outage
clean dishwasher
before
using it again.
or other
outage occurs.
is for a
When