Gibson GDB755RJQ1 User manual

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instructions ........................ 2
Features .............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................. 4,6
Operating
instructions ...................... 4-7
Preparing and
Loading Dishes ............... 8-9
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents .............. 10-11
Factors Affecting
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Important Safety Instructions
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and
electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your dishwasher, follow
basic precautions including the following:
°Read all instructions before using your
dishwasher.
• Use your dishwasher only as instructed in
this Use and Care Manual.
• This Manual does not cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation
Instructions for details.
• This dishwasher is designed to operate on
regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a
circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or
circuit breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if
dishwasher is connected with a food waste
disposer.
• Do not operate dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are in their proper place.
•Dispose of discarded appliance and
shipping or packing material properly.
• To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation,
remove door or door latch mechanism from
any dishwasher that is discarded or not in
use.
• Keep young children and infants away from
dishwasher when it is operating.
• Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play
on door or racks of a dishwasher.
• Use only detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
• Store dishwasher detergent and rinse
agents out of the reach of children.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check
with manufacturer for recommendations, if
not marked. Items that are not dishwasher
safe may melt and create a potential fire
hazard.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer,
make sure disposer is completely empty
before running dishwasher.
• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before servicing.
• Repairs should be done by a qualified
technician.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
• When loading items to be washed:
- Locate sharp items and knives so that they
are not likely to damage the door seal or
tub.
- Load sharp items and knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type
injuries.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that has
not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot
water system has not been used for such a
period, before using dishwasher, turn on all
hot water faucets and let water flow from
each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas.
HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not
smoke or use an open flame during this
time.
• Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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Dishwasher Features
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms
against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water
covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go
down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water fills
will vary with the cycle being used.
Funnel
pages 8,13 Nozzle and Upper Spray
(some models)
Tub Gasket Rack
page 12 page 8
Middle Spray Arm
pages 8,9,13
Lower Spray Arm
pages 9,13
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub
Bottom Rack
page 9
Overfill Protector
page 12 Trap
page 12
Prewash
Cup
page 10 Detergent
Detergent Dispenser
page 10
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 11
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 12
Heating
Element
page 12
Vent
pages
4-7,14

Operating Instructions (continued)
Vent, Latch
Very Important
Informationm Read Before
Operating Your Dishwasher!
Normal Operating
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers--IT'S QUIETER!
Your dishwasher uses energy efficient motors
for the wash and drain portions of the cycle
you select. Each cycle has a series of water
fills and drains for washing and rinsing
dishes. As each cycle begins, you may-or
may not-hear the drain motor.
The next sound you will hear is the splashing
water as it enters the tub. Then the lower arm
rotates and circulates water. This is followed
by a pause and a slightly different sound as
the upper arm sprays water. If you listen
closely, you will hear the change in sound as
the wash action switches from one arm to the
other.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare
this dishwasher to previous models, you
may be surprised at what you DON'T hear!
Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser
&Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4. Select desired cycle (See Cycle Chart).
The indicator will show red when selected.
5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle.
6. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See
Energy Options). The indicator will show
red when selected.
7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot. Turn water off.
8. To start, close door to latch.
Status Indicator Light
The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is
being extended to heat water to proper
temperature in the main wash.
Plate Warmer
For warming dishes and serving plates before
serving hot foods:
• Load clean plates and dishes to be
warmed.
•Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.
• Select HEAT DRY ON option.

Operating Instructions (continued)
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.
Cycle Chart
Cycle Description To Select Water Time Washes/
Cycle (approx.) (approx.) Rinses
85 min.*Pots &
Pans
Normal
Wash
Short
Wash
Rinse/
Hold
For pots, pans,
casseroles, and
dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-
on soils.
For regularly soiled
dishes and
silverware.
For lightly soiled or
pre-rinsed dishes
and silverware.
For rinsing dishes
that will be washed
later.
•Press POTS & PANS pad.
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.
• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.
• Select other desired OPTIONS.
• Press NORMAL & SHORT pad.
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Press NORMAL & SHORT pad.
Turn dial to SHORT WASH.
Select desired OPTIONS.
DO NOT USE detergent.
Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
7.2 gal.
6.0 imp. gal.
27.3 liters
6.0 gal.
5.0 imp. gal.
22.7 liters
4.8 gal.
4.0 imp. gal.
18.2 liters
1.2 gal.
1.0 imp. gal.
4.5 liters
78 min.*
71 min.*
6min.
2 washes
4 rinses
2 washes
3 rinses
1 wash
3 rinses
1 rinse
*Includes dry time.
Energy Options
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the main
wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash
action will continue but timer will not advance
until proper temperature is reached. The hotter
water provided by this option helps activate
dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and
soil from dishes. HI-TEMP WASH ON option
can be used with any cycle except RINSE/
HOLD.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFR
complete. Some water droplets may remain on
door and tub and in areas where dishes touch
silverware basket or rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from the vent during the drying portion
of the cycle. The vent is closed during washing
to hold moisture and sound inside and then
opens for drying.
The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying
period.
Heat Dry Option
The HEAT DRY ON option will provide faster
drying since the heating element is on during
the drying portion of cycle.
HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during the drying
portion of cycle. To speed the drying process,
open the door slightly after the cycle is

Operating Instructions
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Very Important
Information Read Before
Operating Your Dishwasher!
Normal Operating
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers--IT'S QUIETER!
Your dishwasher uses energy efficient motors
for the wash and drain portions of the cycle
you select. Each cycle has a series of water
fills and drains for washing and rinsing
dishes. As each cycle begins, you may-or
may not-hear the drain motor.
The next sound you will hear is the splashing
water as it enters the tub. Then the lower arm
rotates and circulates water. This is followed
by a pause and a slightly different sound as
the upper arm sprays water. If you listen
closely, you will hear the change in sound as
the wash action switches from one arm to the
other.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare
this dishwasher to previous models, you
may be surprised at what you DON'T hear!
Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser
&Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See
Cycle Chart) or number of hours for delay
start.
5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See
Energy Options). The indicator will show
red when selected.
6. If using DELAY START, go to step number
8.
7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot. Turn water off.
8. To start, close door to latch.
Delay Start
Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS
cycle up to 6 hours.
•Turn dial to select number of hours.
•Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option and
other desired options.
•Close door to latch. The DELAY START
light will come on.
Status Indicator Lights
When DELAY START option is selected, the
Delay Start light will glow as timer counts
down to begin cycle.
The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is
being extended to heat water to proper
temperature in the main wash or final rinse,
based on options selected.
CLEAN light comes on when a cycle is
complete. To turn it off, turn dial slightly until
light goes off.

Operating Instructions (continued)
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.
Cycle Chart
Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/
(approx.) (approx.) Rinses
Pots & For pots, pans, • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY 7.2 gal. 84 min.* 2 washes
Pans casseroles, and WASH. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses
dinnerware with dried- • Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. 27.3 liters
on or baked-on soils. • Select other desired OPTIONS.
Heavy For heavily soiled • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY 7.2 gal. 84 min.* 2 washes
Wash dishes and silverware. WASH. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses
• Select desired OPTIONS. 27.3 liters
Normal For regularly soiled • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 6.0 gal. 78 min.* 2 washes
Wash dishes and silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 5.0 imp.gal. 3 rinses
22.7 liters
Short For lightly soiled or • Turn dial to SHORT WASH. 4.8 gal. 71 min.* 1 wash
Wash pre-rinsed dishes and • Select desired OPTIONS. 4.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses
silverware. 18.2 liters
Rinse/ For rinsing dishesthat • DO NOT USE detergent. 1.2 gal. 12min. 1 rinse
Hold will be washed later. • Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD. 1.0 imp. gal.
• Select SANITIZE OFF and HEAT 4.5 liters
DRY OFF.
•Includes dry time.
Energy Options
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the main
wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash
action will continue but timer will not advance
until proper temperature is reached. The hotter
water provided by this option helps activate
dishwasher detergent to clean food grease
and soil from dishes. HI-TEMP WASH ON
option can be used with any cycle except
RINSE/HOLD.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFE
Sanitize Option
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select
the SANITIZE ON option. The water
temperature in the final rinse will be raised to
155°F (68°C) and will maintain that
temperature for 9 minutes. This option is
available in Pots & Pans, Heavy, Normal and
Short cycles. The cycle time will be extended
until the proper water temperature is reached.
Washing action will continue during the water
heating delay. For best results, the incoming
water temperature should be at least 120°F
(49°C).
The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if
there is an interruption of the cycle, power
failure, or if the incoming water temperature is
below 120°F (49°C).
Heat Dry Option
HEAT DRY ON option provides faster drying
since the heating element is on during the
drying portion of cycle.
HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during the drying
portion of cycle. To speed drying process,
open the door slightly after the cycle is
complete. Some water droplets may remain on
door and tub and in areas where dishes touch
silverware basket and rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from vent during drying portion of
cycle. The vent is closed during washing to
hold moisture and sound inside and then
opens for drying.
The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying
period.

Preparing and Loading Dishes
Dish Preparation
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits,
toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash
system will remove remaining food particles.
Burned-on foods should be loosened before
loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar,
lemon juice and tomato based products may
cause discoloration of stainless steel and
plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of
time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated
at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.
• Load racks so that large items do not
prevent the detergent dispenser from
opening.
• Check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing items in question.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food
disposer, be sure disposer is completely
empty before starting dishwasher.
Loading the Top Rack
Features and appearance of racks and
silverware basket may vary from your model
Important: Do not cover the funnel when
loading.
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
small plates, saucers and bowls.
Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur
if placed in bottom rack.
Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting
may occur if placed in bottom rack.
Load items with open ends facing down for
better cleaning and draining.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch
each other during dishwasher operation.
Long-handled knives and utensils can be
placed in top rack.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom
of the rack to block rotation of middle spray
arm.
Do not cover funnel

Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued)
Loading the Bottom Rack
Features and appearance of racks and
silverware basket may vary from your model.
Make sure tall items do not block spray arm
rotation.
Place plates and platters so that they do not
touch.
Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with
the soiled surface facing down or toward the
center. Tilt slightly for better drainage.
Be sure pan handles do not protrude through
the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm
rotation.
Loading the Silverware Basket
Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent
nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and
drying.
For safety, load sharp knives and forks with
handles up.
Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of
basket or rack to block the spray arm.
Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid
damaging the silver finish.
Adding a Dish
To add or remove items after wash cycle starts:
• Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until
wash action stops before opening.
• Add the item and wait a few seconds to
allow cold air to slowly expand inside
dishwasher.
• Close door firmly to latch and resume cycle.

Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents
Use only fresh automatic dishwashing
detergent. Other types will cause
oversudsing.
Add detergent just before starting cycle.
Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist
or caked detergent will not dissolve
properly.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one covered and
one uncovered cup. Detergent in the
uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when
the door is closed. The covered cup opens
automatically in the main wash.
Fill both cups
for Pots & Pans,
Heavy and Normal.
Fill covered
cup only for
Short Wash.
to second line
when using standard
\dishwashing
\detergent.
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Fill to first line
when using ultra
or concentrated
detergent.
Cover
How much Detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends on
the water hardness. Water hardness is
measured in grains per gallon. Using too little
detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard
water filming or spotting. Using too much
detergent in soft water can cause permanent
etching on glassware. Your local water
company, water softener company or county
extension agent can tell you the water
hardness in your area.
More detergent may be needed if the
phosphorus content is 8.7% or less.
The phosphorus content is shown on the
detergent label. 10
Detergent Chart
Water Hardness
Soft (0-3 grains)
Medium (4-8 grains)
Hard (9+ grains*)
Amount per Cup
2Teaspoons
5Teaspoons
10Teaspoons
(filllevel with top)
* 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water.
Detergent alone may not be enough. A water
softener is recommended to improve water
quality and dishwashing performance.