Jenn-Air CDC400B User manual

GUIDE
For Future Assistance.. 1
Safety Instructions 1
Operating Steps ... 2-4
••Hot water 2
........ •Rinse Aid 2
m = . = . . . = =
•Detergent 2
•Loading _ps ...... 3
•Cycles/Options .... 4
Care and Cleaning .... 4
Storing Your
Dishwasher ......... 4
What Can and Cannot
Be Washed ......... 5
Common Questions
and Answers 6-7

Congratulations on the purchase of your new dishwash- A WARNING - Check with the installer to make sure
er! It is designed to handle virtually every dish you need the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid pos-
to do. For best results,we suggest reading this guide to sible electrical shock.Be sure you read the IMPORTANT
help you properly operate and maintain the appliance. PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before you start to
use this dishwasher.
Please record your model and serial numbers in the
spaces provided below. These numbers can be found in In addition, keep your sales slip or cancelled check
the upper left corner of the tub opening. They are need- should any warranty service be required. Proof of origi-
ed for any correspondence or service calls concerning nal date of purchase is needed.
your dishwasher. In our continuing effort to improve the quality of
Model Number our dishwashers, it may be necessary to make
changes to the appearance without revising this
guide.
Serial Number
Products with a ® label have been listed with 8. Be careful not to touch the heating element on the
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. - those with a CSA tag bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a
have been listed with Canadian Standards Association. cycle. It may be hot.
Nevertheless,as with any other equipment using elec- 9.Use only detergents and rinse additives designed for
tricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard, an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry
AWARNING -When using:your di'shwasher, follow detergent, or hand washing detergent in your dish-
washer. Keep these products out of reach of children.
basic precautions,including the fol!oWi_g10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish racks
1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher, of the dishwasher.
2.Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. 11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-
duced in a hot water system that has not been used
3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explo-
attempting to service, sive. If the hot water system has not been used for
4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and back such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let
must be enclosed and the front panels must be the water flow from each for several minutes. This
attached before electrical power is applied to the dish- will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the
washer. Refer to the installation instructions for prop- gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
er grounding procedures, during this process.
5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized 12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwash-
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload, er safe"or the equivalent. For plastic items not so
6. Children should never be permitted to operate,or play marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.
in,with, or around this dishwasher. 13. Do not tamper with controls.
7.To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to be 14. Always remove the door to the washing compart-
washed, sharp or pointed items should be located with ment when removing an old dishwasher from service
the handles up. Also, load sharp items so they are not or discarding it.
likely to damage the door seal.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1 • _ A liquid rinse aid dispenser (select mod-
els) automatically releases a measured
For best results, the incoming water amount of rinse aid into the final rinse
1,UseHot Water temperature should be 120-140°F.portion of each cycle.
Check the water temperature by turning
to dissolve & activate To fill the dispenser, turn the cap coun-
on the hot water faucet nearest the
detergent,dissolve dishwasher and letting it run into a terclockwise to open. Pour the rinse aid
greasy food soils and glass in the sink. Place a candy ther- into the reservoir. Replace the cap and
improve drying, mometer in the glass and check the be sure it is securely in place before
temperature once it has stopped rising, closing the dishwasher door. Check
2.Usea Rinse Aid If it is below 120°F have a qualified per- the dispenser monthly and refill as
regularly to improve son raise the water heater setting, needed.
drying results and
reduce spotting and Helpful Hints:
filming. • If the outside temperature is unusu-
ally low, or if your water travels a Use a detergent designed specifically
3.Use the Proper long distance from the water heater for use in an automatic dishwasher.
Detergent Amount to the dishwasher,you may need to Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,)
increase your home's water heater will cause over sudsing. Be sure to use
for best soil removal, setting and/or select water heating fresh detergent and store it in a cool,
good drying results options on your dishwasher, dry place (not under the sink).
and prevention of
filming, etching, and • If you have not used hot water for The amount of detergent to use
spotting, awhile,the water in the pipes will be depends on the water hardness (mea-
cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at sured in grains per gallon-gpg) and the
4.Load Properly the sink and allow it to run untilthe amount of soilon the dishes. Generally
to ensure soiled sur- water is hot. Startthe dishwasher, detergent amounts should be increased
faces get adequate • If you've recently done laundry or for harder water and heavier soil.
wash action. (See run hot water for showers, your A basic guideline is one teaspoon
page 3).water heater may need time to (tsp.) of detergentfor each grain of
recover before operating the dish- water hardness. Use aminimum of
5,Select the Proper washer, three teaspoons in soft water.* When
Cycle/Options using a concentrated detergent decrease
based on the amount the amount by half.
of food soil on the If the water hardness is 15 grains or
load.(See page 4). Rinse aids come in solid or liquid form.harder,it will be virtually impossible to
When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to get good results with any dishwasher.
the back right corner of the lower rack. The only solution is a mechanical water
Purchase more rinse aid when the mate- softener to improve water quality and
rial dissolves and the container is empty, detergent effectiveness.
SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER
CYCLES (0-3 grains) (4-9 grains)
Main CupOpen CupMain CupOpen Cup
Super Scrub
Heavy 3tsp. 3 tsp.
minimumminimum
Normal
3 tsp.None 4-9 tsp.None
Short minimum
Rinse & Hold Use no detergentUse nodetergent.... •
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4. . ,D • Bottom Rack (Features vary slightly per model.)
Large items may be placed in any convenient location in
• Scrape off bones or large food particles. Remove this rack. Keep soiled surfaces facing the center.
excessive quantities of greasy/oily substances.
a Scrape or soak items with burnt on foods as they
require more energy than the rest of the load to clean.
• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the
disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher. This
allows proper draining.
a Mustard, mayonnaise,vinegar,lemon and other acidic
foods can cause rust or discoloration on stainless steel.
Rinse these pieces as soon as possible.
• Starch from foods like potatoes, pasta,rice and oat-
meal require more energy to clean than the rest of the
load.
• Place all items in the racks so they are separated and
facing center.
a Wedge flat, lightweight items next to the silverware The back of this rack accommodates a row of dinner
basket or along the sides and back of the racks, plates or two rows of smaller plates. Serving bowls, pots
and pans also fit across the back of the rack.
• Load items so they do not rest over the wash tower. Small plates,saucers or shallow bowls may be loaded in
• Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not the elevated area behind the wash tower.
allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
a Place glasses in any row of the racks for proper clean-
ing and rinsing. Do not load glasses over the tines.
Top Rack (Features vary slightly per model.)
This rack is designed to hold glasses,cups, small plates,
bowls, cookware,etc. Bowls fit securely in the back right
half of the top rack. Small plates or saucers should be
loaded with soiled surfaces facing the center of the rack.
Removable Utensil Basket
Place flatware in the basket with
some handles up and some
down to prevent nesting.
Always load sharp or pointed
items with handles up.
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RINSE&HOWOFF HEAVYCYCLE
HeA_DDR¥ o.,_ II #.ORMALCYCLE
ENERGY
SAVER
Styling may differ depending on the model you selected.
Your dishwasher offers various cycles and options to
adjust to specific load conditions. Please refer to the Clean the control panel and front panels with a
chart below for a description of each. Select models lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly.Do not use
feature cycles and options noted with a "*" abrasives or sharp objects on the panel.They can dam-
age it.
Simply turn the cycle selector knob clockwise to the
desired cycle and press the door until it latches. EachThe inside normally takes care of itself.
cycle will start with a 90 second drain before filling with Occasionally check the tub bottom for large food pieces
water. This is normal, which may have collected. Periodically clean the edge of
the door liner and gasket if any food spills are noticed.
To remove any odor, try one of the following:
• Put baking soda in both cups.Select the normal cycle
and let the water circulate for about 10 minutes.
Unlatch the door and let it sit overnight. Then relatch
the door and let the cycle finish.
a Select the Normal cycle and let the dishwasher fill with
.... _ water.Then open the door and pour 1 cup of chlorine
' ' bleach into the bottom of the dishwasher.Latch the
" ; ........ door and let it complete the cycle.
,Pre_l_ o _' "" .......
_2__'_ _ __'_, •Try a lemon scent detergent and/or rinse aid to help
_._ _ _ _ periodically freshen the dishwasher interior.
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e A aS ,, :ga|lo_
_ _ _ • Run the dishwasher more frequently.Use the Rinse&
__ ___ _ Hold cycle (if available) to remove any food soil that
may cause an odor.
_nses_
_ __ _ __ If your dishwasher will be in storage or an unheatedarea
__ _ °'__ exposed to freezing temperatures:
__ _ _ _ ....... •Clean the dishwasher as explained in the Care and
__ __ _ _ _ Cleaning section.
=_ _ • Operate the drain portion twice to ensure most of the
'_ ............. _ _ water is removed. Mostdishwashers begin each cycle
_u|_a_ _ :_ .... with a drain.
...... o_ _:_i_ _ • Disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the
Heated Dry On* option turns the heating element on to door.
improve drying results. Heated Dry Off* turns the ele-
ment off to save energy. Toweldrying may be needed
with this option.
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Remember. It is the user's responsibility to determine if the item should be washed in a dishwasher.

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Q. & A. CONT,UED
Spots And Film On
GlassesAnd
Flatware? • Low inretwatertemperature.
•Overloadingthe dishwasher_
• Improper Joa_ing.
• Old or dampdetergent.
• Rinse aid di
different brandsof
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ninutes. The dishwasher
eg_ into the bottom of the
c_ycle.Tryusingavinegar
Cloudy Glassware?permanent.
20°F --- 140°F.
Dishwasher
Won't Drain?
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Suds In The Tub?
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Dishwasher Leaks?
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Odor?
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