Jenn-Air JDB3010AWE User manual

C"aHe o{ ontents
ForFuture Assistance ................ 1
Safety Instructions .................. 1
Loading the Dishwasher ............ 2-3
Dishwashing Essentials .............. 3
Hot Water ........................ 3
Detergent ........................ 3
Rinse Aid ........................ 3
Operating Tips ...................... 4
Starting the Dishwasher ............. 4
Adding a Forgotten Item ............ 4
Controls At A Glance ................ 4
What Can & Cannot Be Washed ....... 5
Care & Cleaning ................... 5
In terior/Exterior ................... 5
Door Panel Inserts ................. 5
Common Questions od Answers ...... 6-7
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General Recommendations
• Don't Prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or large •Place all items in the racks so they are separated and
food particles, facing center.
•If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the • Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at
disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher, an angle to maximize space.
• Scrape off tomato-based food soils (see page 5).• Load items so they do not rest over the top of the wash
•Remove certain foods (such as mustard, mayonnaise, tower.
lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from stainless • Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not
steel flatware as soon as possible. These foods may allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in contact
with the surface for an extended period of time.
Recommended Loading
For bestdishwashing results follow these guidelines to determine the best arrangement for your items.
Upper Rack
Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, small
plates, bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc. can be
loaded in this rack.Do notload glasses over the tines.
Correct Incorrect
Tine in
out
Lower Rack
A variety of large itemssuch asdinner plates, mixing bowls, potsand pans and baking dishescan be loaded in this rack.
Tall items such as bakeware and large platters can be
placed on the left side or across the back of this rack.
Back

Loadingthe Dishwasher (cont.)
Removable UtensilBasket
For best cleaning results, prevent items from nesting togeth- Small,lightweight items
er byplacing someitemsin the basket with handles up and likebabyspoons and plas-
some with handles down. Load knives, handles up, through tic measuring
the slots in the covered section (when closed), should be placed in the cov-
ered section of the basket for
Be sure that thin, finely pointed items do not extend through washing.
the basket. This could block the lower wash arm.
Dishwashing Essentials
HotWater
Foroptimalcleaning anddrying resultsi hot water is wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open it slowly
necessary. The incoming water temperature should be and add detergent to the bottom of the tub.
120-140 ° F (49-60 °C) to properlyactivatethe deter- If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder,it is difficult to
gentand meltgreasyfood soils,achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution is
a mechanicalwater softener to improve water quality,
To check the incoming water temperature,turn on the hot detergenteffectiveness,and protectthe dishwasher parts
water faucet nearest the dishwasher and letit run into a glass from the damage that hard water deposits can cause.
in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass and
check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If the tern- Detergent Placement
perature is below 120° F (49 ° C), have a qualified person The recommended amount of detergent is the per cup
raise the water heater thermostat setting, dosage. Do not divide this amount between cups. Each line
Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water faucet in the detergent cup represents 3 teaspoons. Add detergent
and let it run until the water is hot. This assures that the ini- just before starting the cycle and close the cover. The deter-
tial fill of water is hot. gent automatically dispenses.
D e terg e n tForHeavy or Normal Wash, place the recommended
amount of detergentin boththe PRE WASH and MAIN
Use a detergent designed specificallyfor use in an auto- WASH cups.
matic dishwasher. Be sure itis fresh and stored in a cool,
dryplace (not under the sink). Light Wash requires detergentin the MAIN WASH cup
only.
RecommendedAmountDo notuse detergent with Rinse Only.Leave the detergent
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hard- cup lid open when running Rinse Only.
hess* (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the
amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent results in Ri n s e A i d
poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor drying. Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying,reduces]
TOOness.mUchdetergent can cause permanent etching/cloudi- dishwasherSp°ttingandinterior.filming,and reduces moisture lefton the
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water
hardness. In soft water, a minimum of 3 teaspoons is rec- Your dishwasher features an automatic rinse aid dispenser
ommended, located near the detergentcups in the door.
Water Hardness* DetergentAmountper Cup The clear window in the center of the dispenser cap allows
Soft (0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons you to see if there is rinse aid in the reservoir. When the
Medium (4-9 gpg) 4-9 teaspoons window is colored, there is rinse aid in the dispenser. When
Hard (10-12 gpg) 10-12 teaspoons the window becomes clear,it istime to refill the dispenser.
Check the dispenser monthly.
*Yourlocal water utility or state university extension service can
tell you the degree of water hardness in your area. To add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn the cap counterclock-
wise to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid into
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1 tea- the opening. Replace the cap and turn it clockwise.
spoon for each gpg above 12) to the beginning of the main

Operating Tips
Starting The Dishwasher Adding a Forgotten Item
• After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, set For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early
the control knob to the desired cycle and press the in the cycle.
appropriate optionbutton(s). • Unlatch the door.
• Press the door until it latches. The cycle will begin with • Wait for the water circulation to stop.
a drain prior to fill.•Open the door and add the item.
• Close and latch the door.
•The cycle resumes automatically.
Controls AtA Glance
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Control panel style may vary by model.
CyclesOptions
Located around the knob on the right side of the panel. Located on the buttons on the lefl side of the panel.
Tcmp Boost turns on the heating element during portions
of the prewash and final rinse. The Temp Boost option
helps ensure proper water temperature for activating deter-
gent and dissolving greasy food soils.
9.8 Gal. Heated Dry ON improves drying results by turning on the
heating element during the dry portion of the cycle.
Heated Dry OFF turns the heating element off during the
dry portion of the cycle. Towel drying of some items such
as plastic and teflon may be necessary with this selection,
and more moisture may-be noticed on the dishwasher inte-
7.8 Gal, rior.
Note: With either dry option, it is normal to notice
vapor coming out of the vent area.
5.8 Gal.
1.9 Gal.

What Can & Cannot BeWashed
Mosttableware,cookwareand flatwarecan safely be washedin your dishwasher. If you have anydoubts aboutan item,check with
themanufacturer.
Aluminum Yes, except anodized. High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.
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CastIron No Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
China & No, if antique or Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Antique,
Stoneware hand-painted, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor.
CrystalNo, if antique or Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Some
delicate crystal, types of leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings.
'FurnaceFilters Not recommended. May leave a dingy deposit or stainon dishwasher interior.
Glass Yes Milkglass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.
'Gold-PlatedNoWilldiscolor.
Flatware
Pewter,Tin No
Plastics Yes, top rack. Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Plastics
vary in their capacity towithstandhigh watertemperatures anddetergents.
Disposable plasticitems are not dishwasher safe for this reason.
Stainless SteelYes Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
foods containing salt,vinegar, milk products orjuice could damage finish.
Sterling Silver or No, if has commercial Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse
Silverplate "darkening". Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food contain-
ing salt, acidor sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish.
Commercial "darkening" may be removed by detergent.
Wood No Wood may warp, crack or discolor.
Care and Cleaning
Interior
The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning, turn the water supply off and drain the dishwasher. To
Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher tub to see drain, start any cycle as all cycles begin with a drain.
if any large particles have not gone through the strainer Listen for the drain to complete, then open the door to
portion of the module, interrupt the cycle prior to the fill. Operate the drain twice
Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any food to ensure most of the water is removed. Last, disconnect
soil splashes which occurred during loading, the electrical supply and prop open the door. (See
The color from some tomato-based food soils has been Important Safety Instructions, #14, page 1).
known to occasionally adhere to today's dishwasher tubs,
causing temporary discoloration. To help prevent this: C h a n g e O o o rP a n e I I n s e r t
•Scrape excess tomato-based food soils off of dishes, WARNING: Disconnect electrical power to the dish-
prior to loading. Do not prewash the dishes, however, washer before changing the door panel insert.
• Run the Heavy Wash cycle. 1. Using a Phillips screw driver, remove either the right or
Exterio r left-hand door trim strips by removing the three screws.
The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned with a soft 2. Grasp the panel insert(s) and gently flex out slightly.Slide
damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not use abrasive panel(s) outabout two inches.Continuetoflexinsertpanel(s)
powders or cleaning pads. enough toremove them.Use care;edges maybe sharp.
3. Select color and reinstall panel(s). Place insert panel(s)
St o r a ge /Mo v i n g (notchedcornersatthetop_ontheinsideofthelowerdoor
Fill both detergent cups with a fresh-scented dishwasher panel trim. Make sure the upper notched comers of the
detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash insert(s)are underthe controlpanel.
cycle. Allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle. Then 4. Reinstallthe side trim.

Common Questions & Answers6
Check these points to help save you time and money:
Dishwasher Won't •Be sure door is latched securely.
Fill?• Be sure the water isturned on.
• Check that the dial/pad is properly selected for acycle.
•Allow time for select models to drain/pause before filling.
• Check your home's circuitbreaker or fuse box.
•Check inlethose for a kink.
• Check water valve inletfor sedimentand clean if necessary.
Dishwasher Won't • Be sure the food waste disposer knock-out is removed from the disposer inlet.
Drain/Water in • Be sure the drain hose is elevated atleast 32" so water cannotdrain back into the tub.
Tub Bottom?• Check for food obstruction in the drain or disposer.
• Check drain hose for akink.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check that the cycle is completed.
Detergent Cup • Check thatthe cycle is completed.
NotEmpty? • Be sure dispenseris not blocked.
• Use fresh detergent which has been stored in a cool, dryplace.
Seems Noisy? • A water valve hiss during fill is normal.
• Water circulation sounds ,are normal.
• A ticking noise is a normal timer sound.
• A thumping sound maybe a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond the racks.
• Chopping or grinding sounds maybe heard during drain asthe internal food disposer
chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts,etc.
• Humming during drain isnormal.
• A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door line]. This is normal.
• Proper installation affects the noise level.
Has an Odor?• Run dishes being held in the dishwasher through a Rinse Onlycycle.
• Manydishwashershave a "new" smell when first installed. This will dissipate with use.
• A chemical odor is usuallythe chlorine bleach in dishwasher detergents. Try another brand.
• Dishwasher maynot be draining properly. (See "Won't Drain" section.)
•Forastrong odor tryplacing baking soda in the detergent cup. Select LightWash and
allow the water to circulate for about 10 minutes. Interrupt the cycle byunlatching the
door and letitstand overnight. Restart the dishwasher by latching the door and allow
it to complete the cycle. Another alternative is to use a commercial dishwasher clean-
ing product such asJet-DryDishwasher Cleaner*.
Dishwasher Leaks?• Check that the dishwasher islevel. (Refer to the Installation Instructions.)
• Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent carefully and use
onlydetergents designed for use in a dishwasher.Less detergent is needed in soft water.
Tryanother brand if sudsing continues.
•Follow directions closelyon how to add a forgotten item. (pg. 4)
• Be sure the rinse aid lid is securelyattached and product isnotleaking.
Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer.

Common Questions & Answers (cont.)
Food Soil • Check water temperature. (pg. 3)
Remains on , Run hot water atthe sink before starting the dishwasher.
Dishes? * Select Temp Boost.
• Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly. (see pg. 3)
• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place.
• Select proper cycle for the soil level.
• Load items so they do not block the wash arms or center tower. (pg. 2)
• Load the utensil basket with some handles up and some down to prevent nesting.
• Do not place glasses over tines.
• Prior to loading, scrape offburnt on foods and wipe the starchy film from utensils used with
pasta, rice and oatmeal. These soils require more energy than the rest of the load to clean.
Glasses are• Always use a rinse aid.
Cloudy/Spotted? , Check water temperature, incoming water should be 120-140° F (49-60° C).
• Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by soaking the item in white vinegar for approx-
imately 5 minutes. If removed, the problem is due to hard water. Adjust detergent amount
being used to match water hardness (pg. 3). Be sure detergent is fresh, stored properly
and a high quality brand.
• If cloudiness is not removable, it is etching. This is an erosion of the surface of the glass-
ware and can be caused by water that is too hot, from using too much detergent or by pre-
washing (the detergent needs food soil to act upon). If etching has occurred, the glass-
ware is permanently damaged. To prevent further etching, adjust the detergent amount to
match the water hardness, stop prewashing, and be sure incoming water temperature is not
greater than 140° F (60° C). Use water heating options only when incoming water tem-
perature is below 120° F (49° C).
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Items Washedin • Aluminum utensils or pans can leave marks when they rub against other items. Leave a
theDishwasher or slight space between items.
the Dishwasher Tub • Iron in the water can leave a yellow, brown or orange film on dishes or the dishwasher tub. A
Itself are Stained/filter may be needed. Check with a water treatment company. RoVer Rust Remover (part no.
Discolored? 057961)** can be usedto remove mst. Do not use RoVeralong with dishwasher detergent. Fill
both detergent cups with RoVer and complete a Normal Wash cycle. Follow with a short wash
cycle using dishwasher detergent.
• Color from tomato-based products may adhere to the tub (pg. 5). If light staining has occured,
leave the door open to oxidize the stain away. For removalof heavier stains, try a citric acid
containing dishwasher cleaning product such as Glisten (part no. 18001017)**. Change
dishwasher detergent and be sure to use adishwasher detergent that contains chlorine for bet-
ter stain fighting.
Items Not• Be sure Heated Dry is selected.
Properly • Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process.
Dried/Moisture is • Always use a rinse aid like Jet Dry* or Cascade Rinse Aid*.
Present on the • Check water temperature. (pg. 3)
Dishwasher • Select Temp Boost.
InteriorAfter the• Increase detergent amount to match water hardness. (pg. 3)
Dry Cycle? • Load properly. (pgs. 2-3)
•Plastic and teflon items are difficult to dry because the porous surface tends to collect
water droplets. Towel drying may be necessary.
• Glasses and cups with concave bottoms can hold water and may require towel drying.
Dishwareis • Load dishes according to instructions so they do not strike each other. (pg 2)
• Washing antique china/crystal in the dishwasher is not recommended.
Chipped?• Do not load glasses over the tines.
• Do not overload.
•Brand names are trademarks (_fthe respective manz!_hcture_:
• *To order call 1-800-688-8408