Jenn-Air DU506 Operating instructions

Contents
Energy-saving tips ....................... 2Help us help you...
Safety instructions ....................... 3Before using your dishwasher,
Operatinginstructions.................. 4,5read this book carefully.
Automatic Temp Boost ................... 6 It is designedtohelp you operate and
Howto test water........................ 6 maintain yournewdishwasher properly.
Using a rinseagent ....................... 6 Keep it handy foranswers to your-
How to choose anduse theright detergent ..... 6questions.
How to prepare dishes forwashing .. 7 Ifyou don'tunderstand something orneed more
........ help...
How toload your dishwasher ............. 8,9Write (include your phone number):
Whatyou can wash safely................. 10 ServiceCenter
Master Care,Inc.
The ProblemSolver ................... 11-13 240EdwardsStreet
Care andcleaning ....................... 14 Cleveland,TN37311
How to change color panel ................ 15Write down the model and
If you need service ...................... 15 serial numbers.
Warranty ...................... BackCover You'll find them on a label just inside the
dishwasher door.
These numbersarealso on the Consumer
IF.._IO
Energy-savingUps vroOuctOwnership Registration Card that came
with yourdishwasher. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers here:
• Operatethe dishwasher only when it's full.
Let the dishes accumulate in the dishwasher.
Whenyou putin only a partial load, use the ModelNumber
Rinse & Hold cycletorinse off heavy soils. SerialNumber
•If youdon'tneedyourdishesrightaway,use
your energy saving Cool Dryfeature that turns Use these numbers inanycorrespondence or
thedrying heateroff automatically. Dishesdry servicecalls concerning yourdishwasher.
naturally overalonger period such as overnight. If you received a damaged dishwasher,
• Always select the cycle that uses the least immediatelycontactthe dealer (or builder)that
amount of water that will remove the soil sold you the dishwasher.
from theload. See pages 4 and 5. Save timeand money.
Before you call for service...
Check theProblem Solver(pages 11through 13).
Itlists causesof minoroperating problems that
you can correctyourself.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING--Whenusingthis • Loadlightplasticitemsso dishwasher,removethedoorof
appliance,alwaysexercisebasic theywill notbecomedislodged thewashingcomp_huent.
safetyprecautions,includingthe anddroptothebottomofthe
following: dislnvasher--theymightcome • Keepallwashingdetergents
• Use _applianceonlyfor its intocontactwiththeheatingunit andwetlhg agentsoutofthe
Intendedpurpose as described andbedamaged,reachofchildren,preferablyin
alockedcabinet.Observeall
In thisbook. Tominimize the possibilityof warningsoncontainerlabelsto
•This dishwashermust be Injury. avoidpersonalinjury.
properly installedand located •Whenloadingitemstobe • HYDROGENGAS is
in accordancewith the washed: producedbythe chemicalaction
InstallationInstructions before A. Locatesharpitemsso that withinyourwaterheater.Itcan
it is used. If youdidnotreceive theyare notlikelytodamage accumulateinthewaterheater
anInstallationInstructionssheet thedoorseal,and and/orwaterpipesif hotwater
with yourdishwasheryoucan hasnotbeenusedforaperiodof
obtainonebycontactingthe B. Loadsharpkniveswiththe twov_eksorlonger.HYDROGEN
servicelocationnearestyou. handlesupto reducethe riskof GASIS EXPLOSIVE.Toprevent
--This appliancemustbe cut-typeinjuries, the possibilityof damageor
connectedtoagroundedmetal,• Do nottouchthe heating injury,if youhavenotusedhot
permanentwiringsystem;oran elementduringor immediately water fortwo weeksormore,or
equipment-groundingconductorafteruse. moveinto a residencein which
mustbe run withthe circuitthehotwater systemmaynot
• Do notoperateyour havebeenusedfor sometime,
conductorsandconnectedtothe dishwasherunlessall enclosure turnon allhot waterfaucetsand
equipment-groundingterminal panels are properlyin place, allowthem to runfor several
orleadoftheappliance.
--Connecttoaproperlyrated,, Do notUunperwithcontrols, minutesbeforeusingany
electricalappliancewhichis
protectedandsizedpowersupply • Do notabuse,siton,orstand connectedtothe hot water
circuittoavoidelectricaloverload,onthedoorordishrack of the system.Thiswill allowany
• Use onlypowderor fiquid dishwasher, hydrogengasto escape. Also,
detergentsor wettingagents•Closesupervisionis necessary sincethe gasis flammable,do
recommendedforusein aif thisapplianceisusedbyor notsmokeoruse an openflame
dislmrasber, nearchildren.Do notallow orappliance duringthisprocess.
• Do notwashplasticitemschildrento playinside, onor
unlessmarked"dishwasher with orSAVETHESE
saf£' ortheequivalent.For discardedappliance.Dispose
plasticitemsnotso marked,ofdiscardedappliancesandINSTRUCTIONS
checkthemanufacturer's shippingorpackingmaterial
recomme_afions, properly.Beforediscardinga

How tooperate your dishwasher
,rVent DoorLatch(Locked) CycleIndicatorDial
(TurntoStart)
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start To obtain the benefitsof a complete
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, dishwasher. (See Cycle selection cycle, be careful that you do not
bowls, etc. according to hints on next page.) turn thedialanyfurther than
instructions on pages 8 and 9. If your dishwasher drains into a necessary to start the dishwasher.
STEP2.Add detergent to the food waste disposer, operate the • For SHORT WASH cycle:
detergent dispenser. Make sure the disposer until it is empty before
SHORT WASI_
Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF starting the dishwasher.
position before adding detergent. • For SUPER SCRUB,StARt
See pages 6 and 7. NORMAL WASHand OFF
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent LIGHT WASH cycles: R,NSEaHOLO
spotting. Occasionally check to
make sure therinse agent container SUPERNORMALLIGHT pLATE
is atleast half full. See page 6. SCRUB WASH WASH
STEP 3. Select Drying Option. _ a. Be sure door is unlatched.
LL..£.J b. Slowlyturn CycleIndicator Dial
HOT COOL to SHORTWASHposition.
DRYDRY c. Latch door to start the cycle.
a. Push selectedcycle button. • For RINSE & HOLD cycle:
b.Latch the door.SHORTWASH
HOT DRY. Turnsthe drying heater StARt
on for fast drying, o_ R,,__.oto
COOL DRY (no-heatdrying). RI.SE•HOt.OPLATE
Turns the drying heater off to save pLATE
energy.Dishes dry naturally over a a. Besure door is unlatched.
longer period such as overnight.Do not use detergent.
c. Slowly turn CycleIndicator Dial b.Select COOL DRY drying
If you need your dishes sooner, to STARTposition to startthe
openthe dishwasher door afterthe cycle. Youwill hear the motoroption.
cycle iscomplete to reduce the start.There is a time delay c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
naturaldryingtime. between start-up andwater fill Dial to RINSE & HOLD
Use of this option reduces the so you will nothear any wash position.
electrical energy used bythisaction right away. d. Latch the door to start thecycle.
modelapproximately 8%for
Normal Wash cycle.
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• ForPLATEWARMERcycle:Cycle selection hints
a. Load clean plates and dishes to It is important to follow theloadingSHORT WASH--For everyday
be warmed, instructions on pages 8 and 9. Then dishes that have extra preparation
h. Select HOT DRY drying option, select the appropriate cycle, before loading.
c. Leave the door unlatched,SUPER SCRUB--For items such RINSE & HOLD--For rinsing
as pots, pans and casseroles with partial loads which will be washed
s_o_w,.s, dried-onorbaked-on soils, later.Do not use detergent.
i_ Everyday dishes may be included.
srA_ PLATE WARMER--For warming
OFF .NORMALWASH--For loadsclean dishesand servingplatesfor
,_,sE• HOLOof everyday dishes,glasses the serving of hot food.
andcookware.
plATE LIGHT WASH--For dishesthat
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial are lightly soiled with soils that
clockwise to PLATE WARMER have not dried on.
position.
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.
What happens in each cycle
•You'll hear occasional clicking •During the drying period:
sounds: --The motor stops.
--Soft food disposer shredding --Water vapor comesthroughthe
action,vent by the door latchduring
--Drain valveopening to pump drying and whenwater is being
water out. pumped out.
--Timer control as cycle
progresses.
--Detergentcup opening.
Wash
WaterUse CycleTime
Wash Gallons Minutes
Cycles (approx.) (approx.)Cycle Sequence
SUPER SCRUB12.2 66 ____
NORMALW.122 57
LIGHT WASH 10.557___
SHORT WASH 8.847 ___
NS.HOLO ,0Iiosell insel
Drying Options:
HOTDRY. AvailableonallwashcyclesexceptRINSE&HOLD.Add29minutestowash
cycle time.
COOL DRY. Drying heater isturned off. Dishes dry naturally.
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WaterHeating How to chooseand use
Toget dishes clean and dry you showers, give your waterheaterdetergent.
need hot water.To helpyougettime to recover before operating theFirst, useonly powder or fiqnld
water of the propertemperature, dishwasher,detergents specifically made for
your dishwasher automatically To improvewashability if the water use in dishwashers. Other types
heats thewaterinthewash cycle, is less than 120°Fand you cannot will causeoversudsing.
Forgoodwashing and drying, the adjust your waterheater: Select a Second, check the phosphate
entering watermust be atleast longer cycleand fill both detergent content. Phosphate helps prevent
120°F. Topreventdish damage, cups atleasthalf-full with detergent.
inlet water shouldnot exceed 15O°F. hard-watermaterials fromforming
spots orfilm on yourdishes.If your
How to test water temperature:How to use a rinse agent, water ishard(7 grains or more),
Check the water temperature yourdetergenthas to work harder.
inside your dishwasher with a A rinse agent makes waterflow Detergents with a higher phosphate
candy or meat thermometer, off dishes quicker than usual. This level will probably work better. If
lessens water spotting and makesthe phosphate content is low (8.7%
Letthedishwasher run through drying faster, too.
onefill and pump outcycle, then or less), you'll haveto use extra
let thedishwasher fill with water Forbestdishwashing performance, detergentwith hard water.
thesecondtime. use ofa rinse agent such as JET-DRY
brand is recommended. Your water department can tell
When you hear the water stop you how hard your water is. So
filling,unlatch thedoor andslowly Rinse agents come in either liquidcan your county extension agent.
open it. or solid form.Yourdishwasher'sOr your area'swater softener
Measure the temperature of thedispenseruses the liquid form.company. Justcallandask them
waterin thebottom ofthe tub this How to fill the rinseagent how many"grains of hardness"
way:dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add there arein your water.
theliquidrinse agentuntil itjust How much detergent should you
reaches thebottom of the lip inside use? That depends.Is your water
the dispenseropening. Replace the"hard" or "'soft"? Withhard water,
cap. The dispenser automatically you need extradetergent to get
releases the rinse agentinto thedishes clean. With soft water,you
final rinse water,need less detergent.
If you accidentally spill: Wipe Too much detergent with soft water
upthe rinse agentwithadampnot onlywastes money,it canbe
cloth. Don'tleavethespill in theharmful. Itcan cause a permanent
dishwasher. It can keepyourcloudiness of glassware, called
Remove the silverware basket and detergentfrom working. "etching." An outsidelayer of glass
place a candy or meat thermometer If you can't find any rinseagent, is etched away!Of course, this takes
in the water towards the middle of
thetub. Ifthe temperatureis less write: sometime. But why takea chance
BENCKISER CONSUMER when it's easy to find out the
than 120°F,youwillnot get good PRODUCTS,INC. hardness of your water.
washing results. Higher water ("JET DRY")
temperatureis needed to dissolve Keep your detergent fresh and
grease and activate pointer411W.Putnam Ave. dry. Under the sink isn't a good
detergents. Greenwich,CT 06830 place to store detergent.Too much
Helpful hints: If outsideinto the dispenser untilyou're
temperatures areunusually low, or /ready to wash dishes, either. (It
if your water travels a long distance /.// won't be fresh OR dry.)
from waterheater to dishwasher,
you may need to setyourwaterIf your powder detergent gets old
heater's thermostatup. If you have or lumpy, throw it away. Itwon't
not usedhot water for sometime, wash well. Old detergent often
the waterin the pipes willbe cold. won'tdissolve.
Turn on the hotwaterfaucetatthe Ifyou use a liquid dishwasher
sink andallow itto rununtil the Yourdishwasher's rinse agent detergent, these precautions arenot
wateris hot. Thenstart thecontainer holds4_ ounces. This necessarybecauseliquid detergents
dishwasher. Ifyou've recentlydoneshould last about 3 months. Fill don't"lump" as they age or come
laundry or run hot water for as needed.Do not overfill, in contact with water.

You'll f'md two detergent How to prepare Note: The foods mentioned here
dispensers on theinsidedoor of the dishes for washing, are for examples only. Other foods
your dishwasher. There are two, not mentioned may also need to be
becausesomecycles usetwo washes.If this is your first dishwasher, or removed from your dishes. You
if you're replacing a mucholder mayalso want to consider removing
_Omodel, you may wonderhow much foods suchas mustard, mayonnaise,
""preparation your dishes need. vinegar, lemon juice andother foods
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of thatcan causediscoloration of
OPEN normal food soils is not necessary, stainless steel if allowed to remain
__MAIN CUP With common sense and a little on dishes for along period of time.
Ok[._[_MAINCUI__ practice, you'll soon know what
foods to remove. Here are some When using theSUPER SCRUB
guidelines:cycle, less preparation is required
beforeloading. TheSUPER SCRUB
1. Scrape offbones, seeds, skins, cycle can wash heavily-soiled
toothpicks and other hardsolids. It dishesandremove dried-on and
See "'DetergentUsage Guide"below, is also best toremovehardshelled baked-on soils from pots, pans and
(Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial vegetables, meattrimmings, leafy casseroles. Items with burned-on
is at OFFposition before adding vegetables and crusts. Remove soils may not come clean. And the
detergent.Otherwise, the detergent excessive quantities of oil or dishwasher cannot remove burn
cup lid will not close and latch
properly.)grease, marks or restorefading caused by
GRASPHANDLE, /- -" 2. Remove large quantities of any overheatingduring cooking.
ROTATE /food. Yourdishwasher has abuilt-in
ANDCLOSE J._-tsoft food disposer that pulverizes
TIGHTL_....7..] _ /f t soft food bits and flushes themaway.
_'__._ __/_ Itcanhandlesmallamountsof
soft foods, but large amounts will
be difficult to handle.
3. Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has a chance to dry and become
Always close the main cup tightly, hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
When it isfirmly latched, you will more difficult to wash and may
hear a clicking sound.Do not not come clean in the NORMAL
overtighten. WASH cycle.Remember to use
your RINSE & HOLD cycle for
NOTE: Detergent cup may be opened small "holding" loads.
manually with no harm.Turnhandle
counterclockwise until it releases.
A snapping sound is normal when
it opens.
Detergent Usage Guide
SOFTWATER MEDIUMWATER HARDWATER
(0-3grainshardness) (3-7grains)(7-12grains*)
CYCLES MainCup*OpenCup* MainCup*|OpenCup*MainCup*OpenCup*
SUPERSCRUBand 1Tablespoon .1Tablespoon HalfFull 4.1HalfFullCompletely .Completely
NORMALWASHcycles minimum minimum I FullFull
LIGHTWASHand 1Tablespoon None HalfFull None Completely None
SHORTWASHcycleminimumFull
RINSE&HOLDcycle Usenodetergent Usenodetergent Usenodetergent
"12grainsandupisextremelyhardwater.A watersoftenerisrecommended.Withoutit,
limecanbuildupinwatervalve.Watervalvemaystickwhileopenandcauseflooding.
_'.FilledMainCupholds3tablespoons.FilledOpenCupholds2 tablespoons.

How to load your dishwasher How to load the TOP RACK
The top rack is best for glasses,cupsand saucers. Cups
and glasses fitbest alongthe sides. This isthe place for
dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Makesure small plastic
items are lodged in tightly so they can't fall onto the
This is a random mixed load, the most common type you heatingunit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move
will have. easily. Don't let the glasses touch each other.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in
the bottomsprays water up. Thetower that risesin the
center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items
in the upper rack. A spray arm in the top washes down
also. Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the
upper wash arm is not blocked.
]
!
This rack isideal for dishwasher-safeplastics.When
loading, place plasticitems along the back andbe sure
that each plastic tumbler is secured over two fingers.
This will prevent dislodging; tumbler will notfall
WAT'UHOUTFOR THIS. through rack onto heating unit,
The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don't block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be
careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or
dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm andcause poor washing results.

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_er sm 1_msmay'" " be Load platters, pots, pans and bowls alongthesides,in
_ack. Thealtovrackis-corners or in the back.All large items, such as pitchers,
salad bowls and mixing bowls, shouldbe washed in the
lower rack.
:"Heavily soiled pots, pans aridcasseroles MUSTbe
loaded in the bottomrack, facing down. Prop broiler
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so pansand racksalong the edge.
thatwater and detergentfrom washarm can reach soiled
surfaces. ....
Put flatware intheremovable basket with handles up to
protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so
they don't nest together.Distribute evenly. Small plastic
items,such as measuring spoons and lids from small
containers are not recommended for automatic
dishwashing. Ifplaced in the dishwasher, they should go
in the bottomof silverware basket with silverware on top.
Precaution!
Takeout anything thatmay fall or extend throughthe
bottom of the basket.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can't.
Usually
Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
Aluminum YES Somecoloredanodized Somedarkeningorspottingpossible. Removeby
aluminumcanfade.scouringwithsoap-filledsteelwoolpads.
China/YES Antique,metal-trimmed, Ifin doubt,cheekwith the manufi_turer.Ortestwash
S_newarehand-puintedorover-the-glazeone piecedailyforatleastamonth.Comparewith the
patternsfade. restoftheset.
Goldleaf will discolor.
Crystal YES Antique,metal-trimmedor Loadsecurelyto preventmovement.
hand-paintedpatternsfade.Cheekmanufacturer'sinstructionsforyourcrystal.
Gold leafwill discolor.
Non-dishware NO Donotwashindishwasher.Damageto dishwasher
items--such anddiscolorationorstainingof dishwashermayresult.
ns electronic
air cleaner
_ters, furnace
fitters, paint
brushes, etc.
Glass YES MilkGlassmayyellow.
Iron NO Ironwillrust.
Pewter NO Pewtertarnishes.
Plastics YES If itdoesn'tsayDISHWASHERSAFE, testone piece
beforedishwashinganentireset.
Stainlesssteel YESRinse ifnot washingimmediately.Saltyoracid foods
can stainif lefton.
SterlingSilver YES Don'tputinsamesilverwareRinseifnotwashingimmediately.Salty oracid foodscan
and Silver basketwith stainless steel,stainiflefton.Dry detergentcancausedifficult-to-ramove
plate Contactbetweenmetalscan blackspots.Place inbacksectionof silverwarebasketto
damagesilver, avoidexposure todetergentfromthe detergentcup.
Don'twashcopperutensilsin
the sameload.Silvermaygeta
brownfilm.
Adhesiveusedto attachsome
hollow-handleknivescan loosen.
Non-stick YES Afterwashing,wipethe non-stickcoatingareawith
coatings vegetableoilto keep itfrom losingitsnon-stickquality.
Tin NOTincanrust.
Wood NOWoodcanwarp,crackorlose
itsfinish with anytypewashing.
Forget a dish? Here's when However, opening thedoor during 2. Wait a few secondsuntil the
you can add it. any cyclelessens cleaning power watercalms. Then open thedoor.
because the temperature insidethe 3. Add dishes you've forgotten.
-Add dishes any timeduring thedishwasher islowered.So try to
RINSE & HOLD cycle. With other 4. Closethedoorand push the
wash cycles,you can add dishes atload everything at thebeginning, latch tothefar right. When the
any time BEFORE themain How toadd a forgotten dish:door islocked, washing will
detergent wash portion of thecycle. 1. Push thedoorlatch to the left. continue.
Washing will stop.
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SaveTimeand Money-
Before you call for service,
check the Problem Solver.
If.you have a problem, it may be
minor. You may be able to correct
ityourself. Just use this Problem
Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.
The Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DISHWASHER * A fusein your home may be blown,or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
WON'TRUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
UNUSUAL NOISE • Utensils may not be secure onrack pins or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Wateriscausing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
DISHES DON'T DRY "Make sure inlet watertemperature is correct. (See page 6.)
• Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes inthe top rack may be spilling into
thebottom rack.
• Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn't nest together. Avoid overloading.
•Check therinse agent dispenser to see that it's notempty.
UNCLEAN DISHES • Check inletwatertemperature. Itshould be atleast 120°F.(To test, see page 6.)
AND FLATWARE * Waterpressure may be temporarily low. Turnon a faucet. Is water coming outslower
than usual?If so, waituntil pressure is normal before usingyour dishwasher.
•Plugged air gap. (See page 14.)
•Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
BLACK OR GRAY • Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
MARKS ON DISHES markswith amild abrasive cleanser.
DETERGENT LEFT •Watermay not be reachingthe detergentcups. Move dishes that may be blocking the
IN DISPENSER CUPS detergent cup.
•The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. Ifthe cup still doesn't open automatically, call for service.
• Detergent maybe old.If the powder detergent is hard or cakedinthebox, throw
it away.
•The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
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