Jenn-Air DW700 User manual

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Use and Care Manual
Dishwashers
Models DW700, DW710, DW730, DW760 & DW860
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Model DW860

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For Future Reference ................................................................................................................... 2
Important Information................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 3
Using Your Dishwasher ............................................................................................................ 4-7
Hot Water is Essential .............................................................................................................. 4
Preparing Dishes ...................................................................................................................... 4
Loading Your Dishwasher ..................................................................................................... 4-6
Using Detergent and Rinse Aid ............................................................................................. 6-7
Selecting Cycles andOptions/Starting theDishwasher ....................................................... 8-9
WhatCanandCannot Be Washed ............................................................................................ 10
Special Tips........................................................................................................................... 11-13
For Best Results ..................................................................................................................... 11
Water Conditions .............................................................................................................. 11-12
Energy Saving Tips ................................................................................................................ 12
Caring for the Dishwasher ................................................................................................ 12-13
Winter Storage........................................................................................................................ 13
Changing Panels .................................................................................................................... 13
Before You Call For Service ................................................................................................ 14-15
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Congratulations on your choiceof a Jenn-Air MODELNUMBER
dishwasher. Your dishwasher has many fea- SERIALNUMBER
tures that offer you excellent cleaning and (numbersappearontheserialplateontheupperleflcornerofthelubopening)
capacity along with energy efficiency. _atePurchased
Beforeyou beginusingyour newdishwasher, JENN-AIRDEALERFROMWHOMPURCHASED
pleasetakeafew minutestoreadandbecome
familiar with the instructions in thisbook. By ADDRESS
followingthe instructionscarefully,you will be
able to achieve excellent results with your CITY
dishwasher. PHONE
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your Jenn-Airdishwasher,writeto us. Besure
toprovide the model and serial numbers. ADDRESS
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Cleveland,TN 37320-2370 WARNING-Checkwith installer to makesureappliance
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Be sureyou readtheIMPORTANTPERSONALSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSonpage 3 before you start to use this
dishwasher.
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ProductswithaUL labelhavebeenlistedwith 8. Becarefulnottotouchthe heatingelement
the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. - those on the bottom of the tub during or at the
withaCSAtag havebeenlistedwithCanadian completion of a cycle. It may be hot.
Standards Association. Nevertheless,aswith
any other equipment using electricity and 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives
moving parts, there is a potential hazard, designed for an automatic dishwasher.
WARNING - When using your dishwasher,Never use soap,laundry detergent,or
follow basic precautions,including thefollow- hand washing detergent in your dish-
ing: washer. Keep these products out of the
reach of children.
1. Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthedish-
washer. 10. Do not sit, stand on or abusethedoor or
dish racks of the dishwasher.
2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended
function. 11.WARNING: Undercertain conditions, hy-
drogengas maybe producedinahotwater
3. Disconnectelectrical powertodishwasher system that has not been used for two
beforeattempting to service, weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explo-
sive. Ifthe hotwater system has notbeen
4. To avoidelectrical shock hazard,the sides usedforsuch a period,turn onall hotwater
and back must be enclosed,and thefront faucetsandletthewater flowfrom eachfor
panels must be attached before electrical several minutes. This will release any ac-
power isapplied to the dishwasher. Refer cumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
to the installation instructions for proper flammable, do not smoke or use an open
grounding procedures, flame during this process.
5. Connectto aproperlyrated,protected and 12.Do not wash plastic items unless marked
sized power supply circuitto avoidelectri- "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent.For
cal overload, plastic items not so marked, check the
manufacturer's recommendations.
6.Children should never be permitted to op-
erate, or play in, with, or around this dish- 13.Do not tamper with controls.
washer, 14.Always remove the door to the washing
7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading compartment when removing an old dish-
itemsto bewashed, sharporpointeditems washer from service or discarding it.
should be located with the handles up.
Also,loadsharpitemssotheyarenotlikely
to damage the door seal.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Certain foods, such as mustard, mayonnaise,
lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings may
For proper performance of your dishwasher, hot cause stainlesssteel flatware to rust and pit if
water is necessary to activate the dishwasher allowed to remain in contact with the surface
detergent and meltfatty food soils.Set your water for aperiod oftime.Therefore,it isbesttorinse
heatertodeliveraminimum of 120OFwater to the these food soils off stainless steel flatware
dishwasher, unlessthe dishwasher isto be operated soon
after loading.
Models DW700 & DW710 -The heatingelement
in yourdishwasherwill turnon automaticallyto •Ifyourdishwasherdrainsinto a food waste
heatthewater duringthemainwashofallcycles disposer,makecertainthedisposeriscorn-
(theheatingelementwillnotbeonduringRinse& pletelyemptybeforestartingthedishwasher
Hold).to provideforproperdraining.
Model DW730 - AutomaticAccuTempTM in the
Normal and Heavy cycles will thermostatically
heatthewater duringthe mainwash andextend Seldom will householdshaveidenticaldishes.
heatingifneededuntiltheproperwatertempera- Thenumberand typeofarticlesused will vary
tureisreached, daily.Yourdishwasherisdesignedto beflexible
and accommodatea widevarietyofdishesand
Models DW760 & DW860 - TheAccuTempTM utensils.Thefollowinginstructionsand drawings
Option willthermostaticallyheatthewaterduring willhelpyoubecomefamiliarwithyourdishwash-
themainwashand extendtheheating,ifneededer.With experience,you will learn thebest ar-
untilthe proper water temperature is reached, rangement for your particular needs.
Tocheck watertemperature,turn onthe hotwater GeneralRecommendations
faucet nearestthe dishwasher. Let water run into • Place all items on the racksso they are sepa-
aglass untilitisashot aspossible,thencheckwith rated and face the center to insure the water
a candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature spray willreach the soiled surfaces. Do not
allow items to extend out of the racks.
at the faucet is below 120°F have a qualified
person raisethe water heater thermostatsetting.• Make sure the movement of the upper and
lower spray arms is not blocked by items
For more information, see page 11.hanging belowthe lower rack ortall articlesin
the upper rack.
• Insure the free flow of water to the detergent
•It is not necessary to rinse dishes before cup by not blocking itwith large items.
placing them in your Jenn-Air dishwasher. • Larger,flat, lightweight items (such as plastic
Simply scrape off bones and large pieces of covers) maybe wedged nexttothe silverware
food. basket or along the sides and back of the
racks.
• Foods that have been burned onto cooking
utensilswill need to be scraped or soaked. • Thewash tower risesthroughthe center ofthe
lowerrackduring the cycle.Forthe bestclean-
ing results, avoid blocking it or loading tall
articles next to it.

Upper Rack Lower Rack
The upper rack is designed to hold glasses, cups, Largedinner plates and other dishes may beplaced in
saucers, small plates, bowls, etc. Bowls fit securely in any convenient location in the lower rack with soiled
thebackrighthall'of thetoprack. Smallplates,suchas surfaces facing thecenter. Small plates, saucers or
salad plates or saucers, can be loaded in front of the shallow bowls may be loaded in the elevated area
bowls, facingthe center. Glasses and cups ofvarying behind the wash tower.
sizescan be loadedwith flexibility inthe center and left
side. If additionalspaceis needed for loading small
plates,the left set of rack tinescan alsobeused.
When loadingglassware, leave asmallspace between
each piece so they do not touch eachother during the
wash cycle, Do not place glasses over the tines.
Instead,restthemagainstthesideoftherackortines.
Theback halfofthe lowerrackcan accommodate either
largedinnerplatesortwo parallelrowsofsmallerplates.
Therightside haswiderspacingto accommodate large
baking pans and bowls,
Fold Down Shelfand Removable Tray -Model
DW860 Only
A fold-downshelfcanbe found onthe left sideofthe
upper rack.Itwill hold tall, difficult-to-load items such
aslong*handledspoons, wirewhisks, spatulas and
knives. Whenthe shelfisdownsmallglassesand cups
can beloadedunderneath it.Theshelfcanberaisedto
load taller glasses and mugs.
A removable utensil tray sits on top of the upper rack
and holds long, awkward items such as spatulas,
serving spoons, knives,etc.When usingthe tray, be
sure items do not block the upper wash arm.
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Models DW730, DW760 & DW860-The left sideUse the covered section for small, lightweight
of the lower rack has a section of lift-out tines,articles such as measuring cups and spoons,
When in place the tines will hold plates of various small plastic items,baby spoons, etc. Lower the
sizes.To remove the tines,press inward on the cover to keep these items inplace.
front portion of the section and lift up to remove.
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Models DW730, DW760 & DW860
When removed, wideand tall itemssuch as Jenn- NOTE: Models DW700,DW710 and DW730 -
Air grill accessory parts, muffin tins, baking pans Silverwarebasket doesn't includea
and casseroledishes can beplaced in this sec-handle.
tion.
Detergent
Use only a powder or liquid detergent designed for
an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laun-
dry detergent or hand dishwashingdetergent
in your dishwasher as it will causesevere
oversudsing. Use fresh detergent and store it in
a cool, dry place (not under the kitchen sink).
JRecommended Amount to Use
Theamount of detergent to use depends on the
water hardness (measured in grains per gallon--
gpg) and theamount ofsoilonthedishes. Gener-
ally detergent amountsshould beincreased for
Models DW730, DW760&DW880harder water and heavier soil.
FlatwareToo little detergent can result in poor cleaning,
Put flatware in the removable silverware basket, hard water filming and spotting, and poor drying.
mixing knives, forks and spoons. Toprevent themOveruse of detergent (especiallyin chemically
from nesting together, place some handles up softened water) can cause permanent etching
and some down. However, sharp or pointed items (cloudiness) of glassware. For detergents with low
should always be loaded with the handles up. phosphate content (8.7% or less) the usage level
may have to be increased. The phosphate con-
The silverware basket may be removed for ease tent is shown onthe side of thebox.
of loading or unloading.
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Abasic guideline is one teaspoon ofdetergentfor Light -Models DW730, DW760 & DW860
each grainofwater hardness(gpg).Useamini- Placetheproperamount ofdetergent in theMain
mumofthree teaspoons (onetablespoon) in soft Wash cup only. Closethelid.Thedetergent willbe
water. Refer to thechartbelow, released automatically intothe main wash.
NOTE: WhenusingUItradishwasherdetergents, Rinse & Hold
follow thepackagerecommendations Do NOT usedetergent with this cycle.
on theamount to use.Rinse Aid
Water Your Jenn-Air dishwasher featuresan automatic
Hardness* Detergent Use rinseaid dispenser, located near thedetergent
Soft 3 teaspoons dispenser onthedoor interior. Rinseaid improves
(0-3 grains) (fillcupto firstline) drying results and reduces spotting and filming.
Medium 4-9 teaspoons
(4-9 grains) (fillcuptosecondor thirdline To fill, turn dispenser cap counterclockwise to
Hard 10-12 teaspoons open.Removecap and pour liquid rinseaid into
(10-12 grains) (fillcup to level full) the opening. Replace cap and turn clockwise.
*Yourlocal waterutilitycantellyoutheexactdegreeof The clear indicator inthe center ofthe cap changes
hardnessofyourwatersupply.In ruralareas, your from dark to light when the reservoir is nearly
stateuniversityextensionservicecantellyouhowto empty.This indicates that it is time torefill the
testyour waterhardness, dispenser.Note: When thecap is removed and
an "E" can beseenat thebottomofthe rinseaid
For water hardness of13-14 grains, add addi- dispenser, it is empty.
tionaldetergent (1teaspoon foreach grainover
12) at thebeginning ofthemain wash portion of
thecycle. (Open door, add detergent to bottomof
tub, close door anddishwasher will continue
through cycle.)
If water is 15 grains or harder, it will be virtually
impossible to get good results with any dish-
washer. The only solution is a mechanical water
softener to improve water quality.
Adding Detergent
Add Detergent to Dispenser Cup Just Before
You Se/ect the Cyc/e and Options.
Normal or Heavy
Placetheproper amount ofdetergent in both the
Prewash and Main Wash cups. Close the lid.
Detergent will be released automatically into the
prewash and main wash.
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Model DW860
Rinse & Hold Rinse 5 Min. 1.5 Gal.
Useto rinsea relativelyfew 13 Min. (DW700 only) 3.0Gal.(DWT00only)
soileddisheswhichareto be
held untilthe dishwasheris
full.Turn to Rinse& Holdon
dial.
Light** PreWash ]7.5 Gal.
Useforchinaandcrystaland Rinse /45 Min.
for loadscontainingmedium MainWash
to lightamountsofsoil.Press 2 Rinses
Lightbuttonand turnthedial Dry 25 Min.
to Start. 70 Min.+Heating Delay*
Normal 9 Gal.
Use for washing loads con- PreWash 9.5Gal.(DW700only)
tainingnormallysoileddishes. 2 Rinses ' 55 Min.
This would includedishloads Main Wash
with problem soils.PressNor- 2 Rinses
malbuttonand turnthe dial to Dry 25 Min.
Start. (NoteDW700Owners: 80 Min. + Heating Delay*
Turn dial to Normal.)
Heavy PreWash 10.5 Gal.
Use for loads with heavy or 2 Rinses ' 65 Min. 11Gal.(DW700Only)
dried soils. Press Heavy but- Main Wash
ton and turn the dial to Start.3 Rinses
(Note DW700 Owners: Turn Dry .125Min.
dial to Heavy.) 90 Min. + Heating Delay*
* Thedishwashermayextendthe mainwashto heatthewaterto propertemperature.On ModelsDW730,
DW760& DW860,the heatingdelayindicatorwill lightwhenthe cycleis beingextendeddueto lowwater
temperature.NOTE:ModelDW730doesn'thavea heatingdelayforthe Lightcycle.
** LightcycleisavailableonDW730,DW760& DW860modelsonly.

AccuTempTM - Models DW760 & DW860 Only
If, for any reason, the incomingwater isbelow On -TheOn lightwill glowduringall washes,
120°F, presstheAccuTempTM buttonto insurerinsesandthedryingperiod.
thewaterisheatedto thepropertemperaturefor
best cleaningand drying results. If the water Heating Delay-TheHeatingDelaylightindicates
temperature is low, the main wash will be themainwashisbeingextendedtoheatthewater
extended andthe HeatingDelay indicatorlight to thepropertemperature.
will glow.
Press the Cancel buttonto cancel this option. Clean (Models DW760 & DW860 only) - The
Clean lightwill glow after the drying period is
This optionis not availablein theRinse& Hold completedas a reminderthat thedisheshave
cycle, gonethroughawashanddrycycle.It will remain
lit until the dial is manually turned to the Off
Heat Dry position (vertical lineafter the dry section).
Selectthisoptionto provideheatforfasterdrying. Delay Start (Model DW860 only) - TheDelay
Fan Dry -Models DW710 & DW730 Only StartlightwillglowduringtheDelaytimeperiod.It
Depressthisbuttontoturntheheatingelementoff willgo off whenthedishwasherstarts.
duringthefan dry cycle.
Cancel -Models DW760 & DW860 Only
PresstheCancel buttonto cancel theHeat Dry For best cleaning,theforgottenitem shouldbe
AND/ORtheAccuTempTM options.NOTE:Ifheat addedearlyin thecycle.
dry has been cancelled, a fan will still operate
duringthedry cycle. 1. Unlatchthedoorand wait untilthesoundof
circulatingwater stops.
Delay Start - Model DW860 Only
Select thisoptiontodelaystartthedishwasherfor 2. Openthedoorand add theitem.
approximately1- 6 hours.To select,turntheSet
Dialto the desirednumberofhours. 3. Closethedoorandpausebrieflybeforelatch-
ing thedoor. Thecyclewill continueat the
pointit was interrupted.
Note: Runthewaterfrom thehotwater tap to
clear thelineof cold waterbeforestartingthe
dishwasher.
After loading,pressthebuttonforthedesired
wash cycle(Heavy, Normalor Light).Pressthe
buttonforthedesiredoptions.SetthedialtoStart.
Note DWT00 Owners: Turn thedial to desired
setting.
To selectRinse& Holdsetthedialat thebegin-
ningoftheRinse&Holdsection.AccuTempTM and
Heat Dryarenotavailablewiththiscycle.
After selectingthecycleand optionspressthe
dooruntilitlatches.Themotorwillrunforaminute
ortwobeforethedishwasherbeginstofill.TheOn
indicatorwilllight.
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Most tableware, cookware and silverwarecan be facturer, simply test-wash a small item for several
safely washed in your Jenn-Air dishwasher. If youweeks beforeattempting to wash an entire set.
have any doubts about a particular piece of Remember: It is the user's responsibility to deter-
dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it mine if dishware should be washed in a dish-
is dishwasher safe. If you cannot reach the manu- washer.
Yes, except High water temperature No Cannot withstand high
anodized and detergents may af- water temperatures and
aluminum fect finish. Check clean- detergents.
and some ing instructions.
cookware. Yes(If labeled Always check manu-
"dishwasher facturer's recommenda-
No, except Seasoning will be re- safe") tionbeforewashing. Plas-
for Jenn-Air moved, and ironwill rust. tics vary in their capacity
grill-rocks to withstand high water
temperatures and deter-
Yes,except Always check manufac- gents.
antique or turer' recommendation
handpainted before washing.AntiqueYes RunaRinse&HoldCycle
china, handpaintedorover-the- if not washing immedi-
glaze patterns mayfade.ately. Prolonged contact
Gold leafmay discolor.If withfoodscontainingsalt,
in doubt, test-wash a vinegar, milkproductsor
small item for several fruit juice could damage
weeks beforewashingan finish.
entire set.
Yes, except Always check manuf- Yes, except RunaRinse&HoldCycle
antique or acturer's recommenda- those with if not washing immedi-
lightweight tion before washing, commercial ately. Prolonged contact
delicate Some types of leaded "darkening". with food containingsalt,
crystal, crystal mayetch with re- Note: Do not acid or sulfide (eggs,
peated washings, if in wash with mayonnaise and sea-
doubt, test-wash a small stainless food) could damage fin-
itemforseveralweeksbe- steel or ish.Commercial"darken-
forewashinganentireset. copper, ing" may be removedby
detergent.
Yes, except Milk glasswill yellow with
milk glass, repeated dishwasher
washing.No May rust.
No Will discolor. No Always check man-
ufacturer'srecommenda-
tion before washing.
Wood may warp, crack
No Highwater temperatures or discolor.
and detergent may
discolor or pit finish.
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