IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
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Do not tamper with controls.
Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks
of the dishwasher.
Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in
a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
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To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in
or on the dishwasher.
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When loading items to be washed:
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.
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.
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Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after
use.
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Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment
when removing an old dishwasher from service or
discarding it.
Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels
are properly in place.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:
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.
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.
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For a permanently connected dishwasher:
The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
the dishwasher.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
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WARNING
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.
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Quick Steps
Prepare and load
dishwasher.
Select a cycle and option (vary by model).
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Add detergent
for cleaning and
rinse aid for
drying.
Start dishwasher.
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Dishwasher Use
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Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed, no items
are blocking the detergent dispenser.
STEP 1
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Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
drying results.
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.
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Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.
Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
10 Place load pattern
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To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
load items are secured in the racks.
When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing down. Mix other items
pointing up and some pointing down.
Upper rack
Lower rack
12 Place load pattern (DP1040 model only)
STEP 2
Add Detergent
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Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
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Fresh automatic
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dishwasher detergent
results in better
Hard Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
cleaning. Store tightly
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closed detergent
container in a cool, dry
place.
Upper rack
Lower rack
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PRE-
WASH
MAIN WASH
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Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
spinning freely. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
A. Cover latch
B. Main Wash section
C. Pre-Wash section
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The amount of detergent to use depends on:
1-hr Wash – Use for lightly soiled items. For fast results, 1-hr
Wash will clean the dishes using slightly more water and energy.
How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads
require more detergent.
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
Rinse Only – (no options apply to this cycle) Do not use detergent.
This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on your dishes and
reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to
wash a full load.
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
[typical water softener water and some city water]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[well water and some city water]
Select Options (options vary by model)
You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired.
Repeatedly press the button until the
desired combination of options is
selected.
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Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
level shown, if needed.
High Temp – (use only with Pots & Pans
and Normal wash cycles) Heats the water
during the wash portions of the cycle.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown
are for standard powdered
detergent. Follow instructions
on the package when using
other dishwasher detergent.
Hard Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Sani Rinse – (use only with Pots & Pans
and Normal wash cycles) Select this
Main Wash
Pre-Wash
option to raise the water temperature in the final rinse to
approximately 155°F (68°C). Sani Rinse option adds heat and time
to the cycle. This high temperature rinse sanitizes your dishes and
glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for
Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not
intended for licensed food establishments.
Add Rinse Aid
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Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher
interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will
not perform as well without rinse aid.
Heated Dry – (use only with 1-hr Wash, Pots & Pans and Normal
wash cycles) Use for best drying results. When selected with the
1-hr Wash cycle, the time is increased by approximately
30 minutes.
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Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can
Full
dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by
allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final
rinse.
4-hr Delay – (any cycle) Offers the choice to start the dishwasher
automatically at a later time. Select a wash cycle and options.
Press 4-hr Delay. Press START/RESUME. Close the door firmly.
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Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the
dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.
Add
Lock – (on 4-hr Delay button) use to avoid
Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator
drops to “Add” level.
unintended use of your dishwasher. When Control
Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. The dishwasher
door can be opened while the controls are locked.
To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser
Lock
cap to “Open” and lift off. Pour rinse
aid into the opening until the indicator
To turn on Lock:
Press and hold 4-hr Delay for at least 3 seconds. The
Control Lock light glows. If you press any pad while
your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times.
level is at “Full.” Replace the
dispenser cap and turn to “Lock.”
Make sure cap is fully locked.
Refill
To turn off Lock:
Press and hold 4-hr Delay for at least 3 seconds. The Control Lock
light turns off.
¹⁄₄ turn to lock
STEP 4
NOTE: For most water conditions, the
factory setting of 2 will give good
results. If you have hard water or notice
rings or spots, try a higher setting. Turn
the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser
by either using your fingers or inserting
a flat-blade screwdriver into the center
of the arrow and turning.
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Start or Resume a Cycle
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Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the
water is hot. Turn off water.
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Push door firmly closed. The door latches
automatically. Select the wash cycle and options
desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same
cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle.
STEP 3
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You can add an item anytime before the main wash
starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close
the door firmly. Press START/RESUME.
Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)
Press the Select Cycle button until the light below the desired cycle
is on.
Clean indicator glows when the cycle is finished.
Sanitized glows when Sani Rinse option is
selected and sanitization levels occur.
NOTE: Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some
cycles and options will take up to 3¹⁄₂ hours to complete.
Pots & Pans – Use for heavily
soiled, hard-to-clean items.
Normal – Use for normal food
soil. The energy usage label is
based on this cycle.
Eco– Use for lightly soiled items.
It saves energy.
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Connecting the Dishwasher
Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with
external threads
Portable Dishwashers (DP1040 model only)
Insert the 2 screens and then the thin washer from the faucet
adapter kit into the faucet adapter. Attach the adapter onto the end
of the faucet.
WARNING
NOTE: Do not use the thick washer.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
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B
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Do not use an extension cord.
A. Thin washer
B. Screens
C. Faucet adapter
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with
internal threads
Connecting the Faucet Adapter
Insert the 2 screens, the thin washer, and then the thick washer
from the faucet adapter kit into the faucet adapter. Attach the
adapter onto the end of the faucet.
NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the
dishwasher can be connected. Complete Installation Instructions
and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. (See the
Installation Instructions.)
NOTE: Use both washers.
When moving your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched. Hold
the dishwasher at the top front corners.
Preparing the faucet
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B
C
D
1. Remove the screen holder or aerator, screen, and washer from
the end of the faucet.
2. Use the faucet adapter kit that came with your portable
dishwasher to modify the faucet where the dishwasher will be
used.
A. Thick washer
B. Thin washer
C. Screens
NOTE: Remove and save the washer, screen, and screen holder or
aerator for future use.
D. Faucet adapter
Connecting to Water and Electrical Supply
1. Run water at the faucet until it is hot. Turn off the water.
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B
C
2. Pull the hoses out of their storage compartment on the back of
the dishwasher.
NOTE: Make sure the hoses are not kinked or twisted. Kinked
hoses reduce washing performance.
A. Washer
B. Screen
C. Screen holder or aerator
3. Pull down on the locking collar while lifting the hose connector
onto the faucet adapter.
A
B
C
A. Faucet adapter
B. Locking collar
C. Hose connector
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4. When the connector snaps into place, release the locking
2. Press the red button on the connector to release the water
collar.
pressure.
5. Turn the hot water on slowly until it is all the way on.
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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B
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Disconnecting the Dishwasher
1. Turn off the hot water. (This can be done after the last rinse.)
A. Faucet adapter
B. Locking collar
C. Red button
D. Hose connector
3. Lift slightly on the hose connector while pulling down the
locking collar. Pull down on the connector.
4. Empty any remaining water from the connector by turning the
connector upside-down.
5. Unplug the power supply cord and return it to the storage
compartment.
6. Return the hoses to the storage compartment.
Dishwasher Care
Cleaning the Dishwasher
Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe
measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a
complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry
option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and
mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a
stainless steel cleaner is recommended - Stainless Steel Cleaner
and Polish Part Number 31462.
Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered
dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent
on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.
If you have a drain air gap,
check and clean it if the
dishwasher isn't draining
well.
A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is
an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.
Storing the Dishwasher
If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months,
turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the
winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing
temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second
home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your
dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.
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