Haier HDB24EA User manual

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IMPORTANW SAFETY INIWRUOWION$
Warning - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, folow basic precautions, including the
folowing:
1, Read al instructions before using the applance,
2. Use this appfance only for its intended purpose as described in this use
and care guide.
3. Use only automatic dishwashing detergent and rinse agent recommended
for use in this appliance and keep them out of the reach of children because
they are corrosive and can be harmful.
4. This appliance must be properiy installed in accordance with the installation
instructions before it is used.
5. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the
plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
6. Replace immediately worn power cords, loose plugs/power outlets.
7. Unplug your appliance before cleaning or before making any repairs.
8. Do not open the dishwasher door immediately after completion of wash
process or during the operation as hot air/steam may cause personal iniury.
Press the door latch, wait few seconds by allowing cold air to go in and then
open the door.
9. Do not operate your appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.
10. Do not add or mix any flammable or explosive substances to the wash.
11. Appliance loading door must be closed during the operation of the
machine.
12. Do not operate your appliance when parts are missing or broken.
13. Do not use this appliance for commercial dishwashing purpose.
14. Do not operate this appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly in
place.
15. Do not tamper with controls.
16. To reduce risk of iniury do not allow children to play in or on the appliance.
Close supervision of chldren is necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
17. This appiiance must be connected to proper electrical outlet with the
correct electrical supply.
18. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire. DO
NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PLUG. Ifyou do not have a

three-prongelectricreceptacleoutletinthewail,haveacertifiedelectrician
installtheproperreceptacle.ThewallreceptacleMUSTbeproperly
grounded.
19.Hydrogengasmaybeproducedifthewaterheaterhasnotbeenusedin
morethen2weeks.Thiscouldbeexplosiveandcanexplodeundercertain
circumstances,ifthisisthecase,turnonallthehotfaucetandletthehot
waterrunforafewminutesbeforeusingthisappliance.Thiswillletthe
trapped
hydrogenescape.Toavoidanaccident,ashydrogengasisflammableand
canexplode,donotturnonanelectricappliance,smoke,lighta
match/lighteroruseaflame.
20.Donotrepairorreplaceanypartoftheapplianceorattemptanyservicing
unlessspecificallyrecommendedintheuser-repairinstructionsthatyou
understandandhaveskillstocarryout.
21.Toreducetheriskofelectricshockorfire,donotuseextensioncordsor
adapterstoconnecttheunittoelectricalpowersource.
22.Donotwashanyheatsensitiveoranyotheritemsthatarenotdesignedfor
automaticdishwasher,itemsnotdishwashersafecouldbecomedeformed
ormeltandcreateapotentialfirehazard.
23.Donotusethisdishwasheroutdoors.
24.Donotleavethedishwasherdooropentodrydishwarewhilechildrenare
aroundthecounter.Closesupervisionandobservationneededwhen
childrenarearoundthedishwasher.
25.Donotabuse,sitonorstandonthedoorordishrackofthedishwasher.
26.Donottouchtheheatingelementduringorimmediatelyafteruse,
itmaybeveryhot.
27.Loadsharpobjectssuchasknivesandforksupsidedowntoreducethe
riskofcuttypeinjuries.
28.Donotwashplasticitemsunlesstheyaremarkeddishwashersafe.Check
themanufacturer'srecommendationsforitemsnotmarked.
29.Donotloadsharpitemsnearthedoor;youcoulddamagethedoorseal.
30.Whenremovinganolddishwasherfromserviceordiscardingit,removethe
frontdoor.
31.Disconnectelectrica!powerandwaterinlethosetodishwasherbefore
servicing.
SAVE THESE HISTRUOT OHS
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SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
Knowing Your Dishwasher
Using Your Dishwasher
Dishwasher Safe or Hand Wash
Care & Cleaning Of Your Dishwasher
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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7-16
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Thank you for using our Haier
product. This easy-to-use manual will
guide you _ngetting the best use of
your dishwasher.
Remember to record the model and
serial number. They are on a label on
the door of the dishwasher.
Model number
Seria_ number
Date of purchase
Staple your receipt to your manual.
You will need it to obtain warranty service.
Risk of child entrapment. Before throwing away your o_d appliance,
remove the door so that children may not easily become trapped
inside.

IIIi<n©wingYour Dishwasher
Parts and Featulres
1. Top rack
2. Bottom rack
3. Water inlet opening (in tub wail)
4. Silverware basket
5. Rack bumper
6. Model and serial number label
7. Detergent dispenser
8. Rinse aid dispenser
9. Vent
10. Upper Wash Sprayer
(only in HDB24VA)
11. Spray tower
12. Lower spray arm
13. Overfill protection float
14. Heating element
15.4 Adiustable leveling legs
(not shown)

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1. Heat dry [on/off]
2. Door handle 3. Cycle selector knob
4. Air Vent

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1. Hi-Temp Wash
2. Heated Dry
3. Hi-Temp Rinse
(HDB24VA)
4. Door Handle
5. Cycle Selector Knob
6. Air Vent

Using Your Dishwasher
Dishwasher Oont_o_ Pane_
HDB24EA
ON
Heated Dry button:
®Press "Heated Dry" button to turn HE*- .......
the feature "ON" or "OFF".
Door latch
, To lock the door, push the door with light force
until you hear the "click".
To unlock the door, squeeze the door latch and
pulI towards you.
CycBe selector knob
®To select a wash cycie, turn the
knob "CLOCKWISE" to your desired
setting by matching the knob
"Pointer" symbol to the cycle. Once
both are lined up, the wash process
begins.
Warning: The wash setector knob is designed to work only in a
clockwise direction. DO NOT turn the knob "COUNTER
CLOCKWISE°" Turning in a counter clockwise direction
may cause damage to the wash selector.
Selecting wash cycmes
Select the appropriate cycle based on the load and soil bvel. For
your convenience, the dishwasher has Prewash, Pots & Pans, Heavy
Normal, and Rinse & Hold wash cycles that you can select from.
Prewash
®This is used for an extremely heavy soiled load.
Pots & Pans Wash Cycme
®This cycle is used for heavily soiled pots & pans, hard to clean
cookware, dishware, silverware and glassware items with dried-on
or baked-on soils.
Note: This cycle may not remove burned-on foods,
Heavy
®Use this cycle for a fully loaded and a heavily soiled load.

NormalWashCycme:
®Thiscycleisusedfornormalamountofsoileddishware,glassware
andsilverware.
Rinse&HoldCycle:
®Thiscycleisusedforrinsingpartialloadsthatwillbewashedlater
Note:Do not use detergent or Heated Dry feature with the Rinse &
Hold cycle.
Dry/Plate Warmer Cycle:
®To use plate warmer feature, fill the racks with dean, dry plateso Turn
the control knob to dry and put the Heated Dry to the "on" position.
When the cyle is complete, the dishes will be warm and ready for
serving.
Warning: Handle with care for some plates may be too hot to handle
with bare hands.
Heated dry option
®Activating this option will turn on the heating element to hasten the
drying process.
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Heated Dry button:
®Activating this wilI turn on the heating element to hasten the drying
process. This needs to be "on" when using plate warmer feature.
Ni-Temp Wash button:
Activating this wilI raise the temperature of the water above 140°F
before the main wash. This is mostly used for greasy/oily loads.
Ni-Temp Rinse button:
®Activating this feature wilI raise the temperature of the water to
above 140°F before the Iast rinse cycle. This will help to dry the
dishes faster and will reduce water stain.
Wash process

1.Loadalltheitemsintheracksandsilverwarebasketasneeded.
Note:Covering the spray tower wif/ affect the cleaning of the wash
load, The spray arm must be able to properly rotate freely:
Make sure that the pot handles and other like items do not
interfere with the rotation,
2. Pour the proper amount of detergent into the detergent dispenser.
3. Close the door until you hear it click shut.
4. Ifyou need to use the "Neat dry" option, you must do so before
setting the wash cycle.
Note: This option must not be selected with Rinse &hold cycle,
5. Select the desired wash cycle. The wash process will begin at this
time.
Warning: Keep chimdren away from the macHne when the door is
opened because the moist hot air exiting out of the door
may cause harm.
Pausing a wash cycle
If you need to pause the dishwasher in the middle of the cycle to add
or remove any items:
1. Open the door by squeezing the door latch s!owly.
Note: Be careful moist hot air may rise out of the dishwasher,
2. Add or remove items. Once you have finished adding or removing,
simply close the door.
3. The washing cycle will now be resumed.

Opendoorprotection
Dishwasherwillstopautomaticallyifthedoorisopenedduringthe
operation.Oncethedoorisclosedthecyclewillresumeautomatically.
PreparingtoWashDishes
Togetbestresults,practicethefollowingbeforeyouputdishwarein
thedishwasher:
®Discardbigchunksoffoodfromtheplatebeforeloading.
®Removestickyfoodsandloosenburned-onfoodsbeforeloading.
®Emptyliquidssuchasiuice,soup,soda,coffeeorteafromglasses
andcupsbeforeloading.
Rinseoffacidbasedliquid,suchasvinegarorlemonjuicerighta
way.Failuretodosomaycausediscolorationtoplates,food
containersandinternalcabinet.
Itisnotnecessarytorinsethedishesbeforeloadingthedishwasher.
Foodparticalsinthedishwasherwillbedisposedofbythebuilt-in
fooddisposal.
Tips to avoid stains and films
The following suggestions are
recommended to prevent stains and films
on dishware and utensils:
* Some citric based food products,
coffee, tea and iron deposits in water
can cause a yellow or brown film on the
inside surface if Ieft for a Iong time
period.
®You must check water hardness to
measure the amount of detergent C_b
needed to wash. If water is extremely
hard, then it may be causing stains on
items. You may need to use a water softener.
®Do not overload the dishwasher.
Use the recommended water temperature to wash dishware.
®Do not use too little detergent.
®Do not use old or damp powder detergent.
®Do not load aluminum utensils improperly. Aluminum utensils can
cause gray or black marks to appear on porcelain utensils if they are
touching during wash cycle.
Loading the lower & upper rack
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(upperrack)
Note: Do not wash any heat sensitive or any other items that are not
designed for automatic dishwasher.
®Keep all talI dishware and food containers from covering the spray
tower.
Place food containers such as cups, glasses, bowls, saucepans and
casserole dishes with soiIed surface facing downward.
®To avoid any type of damage to glassware such as cups, beverage,
wine and champagne glasses, do not load them on the bottom rack.
Place these items on the upper rack.
Do not load dishware or food containers that are made of wood or
iron. These items are not considered dishwasher safe.
®Place delicate items on the upper rack.
wash tower
(lower rack)
Al! dishware and glassware items should be securely in piace when
loading to avoid falHng over or striking against each other.
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HDB24VA
This unit has a 3 level wash. The lower spray arm, the middle tower
and the upper sprayer.
®Three wash levels wash and clean both the upper and the lower
wash loads from the top and bottom.
upper sprayer
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! m_ddb tower
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li \, lower sprayer arm
HDB24EA
This unit has a 2 level wash. The lower spray arm and the middle
tower.
®Two wash tevels wash and clean both the upper and the lower wash
loads from the bottom.
-lower sprayer arm
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ProperUseofDetergent
®Theamountofdetergenttousedependsonthetypeofwaterin
yourarea.Hardorsoftwaterandifitemsarelightlyorheavilysoiled
willaffecttheamountofdetergenttouse.
®Watersoftnessorhardnessismeasuredingrainscontentpergallon
(gpg).Youcanfindoutthegpglevelbycallingyourlocal
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)inyourcounty.
IfyoufindthatthegpgIevelishigherinthewater,thenthewaterwill
beharderinyourlivingarea.YouwilIneedmoredetergenttoclean.
Ifgpglevelislower,thenthewaterwilIbesofterinyourlivingarea
soyouwillneedIessdetergenttoclean.
Seethefollowingtabletounderstandthe"waterhardnesstype"and
gpglevel.
Note:If gpg level is over 12, then water is very hard. You may need
water
Water hardness type gpg
hard 10+
medium 4-9
soft 0-3
softener to improve the water quality and the performance of
your dishwashing.
The quality of the detergent will make a big difterence in the
cleanli_g of dishes. Detergent that is damp or too old will not
give an effective clean because the active ingredients are
phased off.
Note: Use onty "Automatic Dishwasher Detergent" for your
dishwasher. Other types of detergents that are not for
dishwasher use may cause
over suds and foaming. Do not use detergents that are dried,
caked or moist. These types of detergents will not dissolve
properly
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FillingDishwasherDetergent
Usetherecommendedamount_
ofdetergentforyourwash
loads.Measureandpourthe
detergentintothelarge
compartmentforthemain
wash.Thedetergentforthe
pre-washgoesintothesmall
compartmentnexttothemain
washcompartment.Pushthe
coverlatchintoopen detergent
dispensercompartmentdoor compartment
Note:For the pre-wash you should use one-half the amount of
detergent that you use for the main wash.
compartment door latch
®We recommend that you use a Rinse Agent to help remove spots and
prevent new film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware
and plastic.
Note: Use only a liquid forrn of rinse agent in the dispenser.
Pouring liquid rinse agent into the dispenser
Use the recommended amount of rinse agent for your wash loads. The
rinse agent dispenser is located next to the detergent dispenser. During the
wash cycle, it automatically releases a preset amount of rinse agent during
the last rinse cycle.
Tofill rinse agent in the dispenser turn the knob on the dispenser in a
counter clock direction. One the knob is lined up with the marker pull off
the knob. Now you can pour liquid rinse agent in the dispenser.
When the dispenser is full, the see through rinse agent level indicator will
be dark. When it is empty, it will be clear which means you need to pour in
more.
lock marker
rinse agent
level indictor knob
rinse agent
compartment
Full0
3/4Full
]/2 Full_0}
t V4Full
Empty_}
this time you should
fH_to eliminate spotting
Note: A furl dispenser should last approximately one
month, If you want to adjust the amount of rinse agent
dispensed, the dispenser has I to 6 levels that you
can adjust to, Simply rotate the dial to your desire
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Checkingwatertemperature
®Theminimumincomingtemperaturemustbeat120°F/49°Cinorder
forthedetergenttodissolveproperly.
Ifyouareunsureofthetemperatureofyourhotwater:
1.OpenthehotwaterfaucetandletitrunforaminuteandfilIaglass.
2.Takeathermometerandcheckthetemperatureofthewater.
3.Ifthetemperatureisbelowtherecommended120°F/49°C, then
you need to adjust the water temperature on your water heater in
order to maintain that temperature level.
Overflowing protection
®In case the water level is rising above the highest acceptable point,
the security pressure switch wilI activate the drain pump
automaticaily.
Oycle semection chart
Turn the cycle control knob to the desired cycle. If the door is properly
closed the cycle will start.
Turn the cycle knob to rinse and hold to use this feature. DO NOT
activate the heated dry option while using this feature. Do not use
detergent in this cycle.
Pre-wash _ _ _ _ _ ® ®
pots & _ ___®®
pans
o€€€o
heavywash
oooo
normal
wash
o
rinse&hold
* Small amounts of water run through the pump to remove soil particles.
® Shows what steps are there in each cycle. Cycle time includes dry time.
Cycle time may be longer depending on the temperature of the water
entering the dishwasher.
Note: Cooler the water, monger the cycle time.
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Cancelingacycme
Acyclecanbecancelledatanytimebyslowlyturningthecycle
selectorknobclockwisetilIthedishwasherstartstodrain.After
drainingopenthedoorandturntheselectorknobtotheoffposition.
Changingacycle
Acyclecanbechangedatanytimebyliftingdoorlatchtostopthe
cycle.Ifdesired,atthistimechangetheheateddryoption.Turnthe
selectorknobtotherequiredcycle.Turningthecycleselectorknob
cancausethedetergentdispensertoreleasethedetergent.Checkthe
detergentdispensers.Theymustbefilledforthenewcycle.Closethe
doortillitfirmlylatches.Thedishwashernowstartsanewcycle.
Drying
DuringthedryingcycleyouwilIseesteamescapingthroughthevent
locatedontheupperleftsideofthedishwasherdoor.Thisisnormal
asheatdriesthewashload.
CAUTION:Thevaporishot,DONOTtouchthevapororthevent
duringthedryingprocess,
Overfillprotectionfloat
Thisprotectionfloatissituatedinthefrontrightcornerofthe
dishwashertub.Itkeepsthetubfromoverfilling.Checkunderthe
floattoremoveobjectsthatmaypreventitfrommovingupordown.
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Dishwasher Safe or Hand Wash
Material
type
Aluminum
Cast iron
Chinaware
Copper
CrystaJ
Dishwasher Safe
yes no Comments
Some restrictions apply.
Read manufacturer's
washing instructions
before Ioading_
Not recommended - hand
wash only, dry
immediately
after washing.
Some restrictions apply.
Read manufacturer's
washing instructions
before Ioading_
Note: Only if stated
"Dbhwasher Safe"
(Some restrictions apply.)
Read manufacturer's
washing instructions
before loading.
Not recommended - hand
wash only, dry
immediately
after washing.
Explanations
Materials such as
anodized aluminum may
fade or become dark in
hot water temperature_
Some discoloration may
appear. Load aluminum
items away from other
type of materiab items
because they can cause
gray or Mack marks.
_ron will rust in water and
the seasoning will be lost
due to the hot water
temperature,
You can wash
"Chinaware" kems that are
without decoration. You
can wash "Chinaware"
items with decoration
protected by specia_ type
of "Glaze". Any type of
"Pattern" on top of glaze
with go_d or silver _ining or
design may fade in hot
water temperature_ Load
these type of items away
from each other to avoid
scratches and damage.
Load cooper items away
from stainless steel items.
Do not mix cooper and
sliver items in the same
baskeL They can easily
dbcobr,
Certain type of "Lead
Crystal" may etch in high
hot water temperature. Do
not wash "Antiques" and
"Very Delicate" items in
the dishwasher: Crysta_
Items are recommended
to be washed in low
temperature setting. When
bading, make sure they
are securely in p_ace to
avoid falling over and
knocking against other
dishware items during the
wash process.
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Dishwasher Saf÷ or Hand Wash (continued)
Material
type
Dirilyte
(gold
colored flat
ware)
Disposable
Plastic
Glassware
Knives
Lead Crystal
Non-
Dishware
Non-Stick
Coatings
Pewter
Dishwasher Safe
yes no Comments
Not recommended - hand
wash only, Read
manufacturer's washing
instructions before
loading.
Not recommended - hand
wash only, Read
manufacturer's washing
instructions before
ha@g,
Some exceptions and
restriction apply. Read
manufactur÷r's washing
instructions before
loading.
Not recommended - hand
wash only in co_d water_
Note: Sharp knives can
become dull in hot water
temperature. Read
manufacturer's washing
instructions before
loading.
Not recommended - hand
wash only_ Read
manufacturer's washing
instructions before
loading.
Some exceptions and
restriction apply. Read
manufacturer's washing
instructions before
loading.
Note: Only if stated
"Dishwasher Safe'L
Not recommended - hand
wash only. Read
manufacturer's washing
instructions before
loading.
Not recommended - hand
wash only. Read
manufacturer's washing
instructions before
loading.
Explanations
These items may become
discolored.
These items are not made
for machine wash.
You may wash some
glassware items to avoid
stains. Empty liquids such
as iuice,soup, soda, coffee
or tea from glasses and
cups before Ioading_
Sometimes the knife
"Handle" (wood or other
type of materials) may
crack, loosen or wear out
in hot water temperature.
These items may "Etch" if
machine washed.
Never machine wash
items such as electronic
"air cleaners/filters"
of any kind of small
ebctrxsnics/appliances.
After wash, it is
recommended that you
wipe off the non-stick
surface area with
vegetabb oil to maintain
its non-stick quality.
This will stain or discobr if
machine washed.
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Dishwasher Saf÷ or Hand Wash (continued)
Material
type
Plastic
Silver &
Silver Plated
Stainless
Steel
Metal
Wood
Dishwasher Safe
yes no
x
x
x
x
x
Comments
Only if stated "Dishwasher
Safe". Read
manufacturer's washing
instructions before
loading,
Note: Rinse these items
immedbte_y_ If you are
going to wash them bter
because acidic or salty
foods may stain if left on
for long time,
Note: Rinse these items
immediately if you are going
to wash them later because
acidic or salty foods may
stain if left on for a long
time,Note: Do not mix
stainless and silverware
items,Read manufacturer's
washing instructions before
loading,
Not recommended,
Note: It will rust,
Read manufacturer's
washing instructions
before loading,
Not recommended.
Note: Only if stated
"Dishwasher Safe"
Read manufacturer's
washing instructions
before loading.
Explanations
Place plastic items away
from sharp items to avoid
damage. It is recommende(
to place plastic items on th
top rack. Do not heat dry_
Do not wash "DisposaMe"
plastic items,
Do not place silverware
and stainless steel items
in the same basket.
Silverware items may get
damaged if they come in
contact with stainless
steel items_
Do not place silverware
and stainless steel items
in the same basket_
Silverware items may
become damaged if they
come in contact with
stainbss steel items_ Do
not load different types of
"Stainless" items in the
same bad/basket,
Do not wash "Metal Tin"
in the dishwasher,
Wood may crack or lose
its shape in machine wash
due to the hot water
temperature condition,
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