UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.estateappliances.com Table of Contents ................................................. 2 Models TUD6710S, TUD6750S W10073430 TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 START-UP GUIDE ..........................................................................6 Using Your New Dishwasher .......................................................6 Stopping Your Dishwasher ..........................................................6 DISHWASHER LOADING..............................................................6 Loading Suggestions ...................................................................6 Loading Top Rack........................................................................7 Loading Bottom Rack ..................................................................7 Loading Silverware Basket ..........................................................7 DISHWASHER USE ........................................................................8 Detergent Dispenser ....................................................................8 Rinse Aid Dispenser .....................................................................9 Dishwasher Efficiency Tips ..........................................................9 Cycle Selection Charts...............................................................10 Canceling a Cycle.......................................................................10 Changing a Cycle or Setting ......................................................11 Adding Items During a Cycle .....................................................11 Option Selections .......................................................................11 Using the Plate Warmer .............................................................11 Drying System ............................................................................11 Overfill Protection Float..............................................................11 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS.........................................................12 DISHWASHER CARE ...................................................................13 Cleaning......................................................................................13 Drain Air Gap ..............................................................................13 Storing ........................................................................................13 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................15 WARRANTY ..................................................................................16 2 DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: DANGER WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: s s s s Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children. When loading items to be washed: 1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal; and 2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries. Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. s s s s Do not tamper with controls. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. 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. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher 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 time. Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it. s s s s SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Before Using Your Dishwasher WARNING s GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. WARNING s WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. For a permanently connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. s SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See "Storing" section for winter storage information. Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use. Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing. See Installation Instructions for complete information. s s 4 PARTS AND FEATURES A F B G H I C D K J E L M A. Upper level wash B. Water inlet opening (in tub wall) C. Bottom rack D. Rack bumper E. Heating element F. Top spray arm G. Model and serial number label H. Filter module I. Lower spray arm J. Silverware basket K. Overfill protection float L. Detergent dispenser M. Rinse aid dispenser Control Panel 5 START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. 5. Select the desired cycle. (See "Dishwasher Use.") Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes. 2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See "Dishwasher Loading.") Make sure nothing keeps the spray arm(s) from spinning freely. 6. Select the desired option. (See "Option Selections.") 3. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Add rinse aid if needed. (See "Dishwasher Use.") Stopping Your Dishwasher You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle. 1. Open the door slightly. 2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the door all the way, if needed. 3. Close the door to continue the cycle. OR 1. Turn the cycle control knob slowly clockwise until you hear water draining. Let the dishwasher drain completely. 2. Open the door. 3. Turn the cycle control knob to Off. 4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. (See "Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.") Turn off water. DISHWASHER LOADING Loading Suggestions s Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. The wash module removes food particles from the water. The module contains a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items. NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and eggshells enter the wash module, you might hear chopping, grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. These sounds are normal when hard items enter the module. Do not let metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get into the wash module. Damage can occur. s Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation. Run a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon. Foods such as eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry over a period of time. s Quiet operating tips To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: s Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks. s s s It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces. Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping, if possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all surfaces. Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of the spray arm. Load dishes so they do not touch one another. s NOTE: For built-in models, keep sink drain plugs closed during dishwasher operation to avoid noise transfer through drains. 6 Loading Top Rack The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Mixed load s Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are secured in place. Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines and facing inward to the spray. Overlap the edges of plates for large loads. Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls securely between the rows of tines. Do not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all surfaces. s Cup and glass load s s Mixed load s Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses in top rack only. The bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can occur. Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing them over the tines can lead to breakage. China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur. Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe" are recommended. Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle. To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items. Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the top rack. Load bowls in the center section for best stability. s s s Utensil load s s Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser and silverware basket. Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely. Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub. You can block the water inlet opening. s s s s s s NOTE: If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading or cleaning, replace it with the bumpers in front. Loading Silverware Basket Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or tak ...