Tappan TDB222RB User manual

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Before Operating Your Dishwasher
Read your dishwasher Owner's Guide. It contains
important safety and warranty information. It also
contains manysuggestionsforobtainingthe best results
from your dishwasher.
ToOperate Your Dishwasher
1. Load dishwasher according to directions on reverse
side.
2. Beforeadding detergent, makesuredispensercupsare
dry. Donot adddetergent until youarereadyto operate
the dishwasher. Useonly fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent for the bestresults.Theamount of detergent
may vary due to localwater conditions, refer to your
Owner's Guide "detergent chart" for details.
• Add detergent.
• Turn lid to cover larger cup.
• Thedispenserwill automatically releasedetergent at
the correct time during the wash cycle.
DetergentDispenser
3. Close door but do not latch.
4. Push ENERGYOPTIONbutton desired (see Energy
Options).
5. Turn TIMERKNOBclockwise to selected cycle.
6.Open hotwater faucet nearestdishwasherto clearcool
water from water pipe. Thenturn off faucet.
7. Tostart, move latch all the way to the right.
Motor sounds will be heard before water enters tub.
Forbest results usea rinse aid.
Wash CycleSelections
Selectappropriate wash cyclefrom descriptions below. If
you are unsure about which cycle to use, check the
Dishwashing Suggestions chart inyour Owner's Guide.
HeavySoil
(85minutes) (2 washes, 2 rinses,dry) (10.0 gallons)
Forheavily soiled dishes, silverware, cookware and other
itemsthat might require asecond wash.
1. Add detergentto both cups.Turnlidto coverlargercup.
Close door- do not latch.
2. SelectENERGYOPTION.
3. Turn TIMER KNOBclockwise to HEAVYSOILposition.
4. To start, move latch allthe way to the right.
Normal Soil
(75 minutes) (2 washes, 1rinse, dry) (7.6 gallons)
Forregularly soiled dishesand silverware.
1. Add detergentto both cups.Turn lidto coverlargercup.
Close door- do not latch.
2. SelectENERGYOPTION.
3. TurnTIMERKNOBclockwiseto NORMALSOILposition.
4. To start, move latch all the wayto the right.
Light Soil
(64 minutes) (1 wash, 1 rinse, dry) (5.0 gallons)
Forlightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.
1. Add detergentto larger cup.Turn lidto coverlargercup.
Close door - do not latch.
2. SelectENERGYOPTION.
3. Turn TIMERKNOBclockwise to LIGHTSOILposition.
4. Tostart, move latch all the way to the right.
Rinse&Hold
(12 minutes) (1 rinse) (2.3 gallons)
Forrinsing dishes that will be washed later.
1. Do not usedetergent. Close door- do not latch.
2. Push LO-TEMPDRYbutton.
3. TurnTIMERKNOBclockwiseto RINSE& HOLDposition.
4. To start, move latch all the way to the right.
Energy Options
Hi-Temp Dry Option
A heating element warms the air inside the tub for fast
drying. When the drying period iscompleted the dishes
will continue to dry after the heating element turns off.
Lo-Temp Dry Option
LO-TEMPDRYsaveselectricity. Theheating element stays
off during the drying portion of the cycle. Additional
drying time may be required, with the door open, to
completeiyair drydishes. Somewater droplets mayremain
on door and in areas where dishes touch dishwasher
basket or rack.
Ifthe LO-TEMPDRYoption isnot selected, aheated drying
cycleisautomatically provided.
LO-TEMPDRYmust be selected with the RINSE& HOLD
cycle.
The drying option may bechanged atanytime during the
cycle and affects only the drying period.
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How ToLoad
Refer to the General Loading section in your Owner's
Guide for moredetailed information.
Top Rack
Loadglasses,cups,bowls, "dishwasher safe" plasticware,
and miscellaneous itemson thetop rack between prongs.
Bottom Rack
Load largeplates, platters, bowls, casseroledishes,silver-
ware, pots and pans on the bottom rack.
Placeitemson rackswith soiled surfacesfacingthe center
of the rack.Besurelargeitems do not blockthe detergent
dispenser preventing it from opening during the wash
cycle.
Silverware Basket Load knivesand
forkswith handles
up. Besureitems
do not protrude
through holes in
basket and stop
rotation of spray
arm.
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Cleaning the Pump and Spray Arm
Your dishwasher will flush away all normal food soils.
However, objects (bones, fruit pits, etc.) may collect in
openings and should be removed to avoid clogging the
drain. To prevent injury, allow dishwasher to cool
before cleaning.
Be careful when cleaning around the pump
area.Theremaybeglassfragments from broken glassitems.
1. Removenutand liftoutsprayarm. Cleanoutspray holes.
2. Clean in and around pump openings.
3. Replacesprayarm onsprayarm pin. Replaceandtighten
nut. Sprayarm should rotate freely.
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SprayArm
Important Parts of Your Dishwasher
Upper
Rack--
Rotating
Spray Tip
Lower
Rack --..
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Assembly
Lower Float
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It is Normal:
• Tohave short pauses during operation of dishwasher.
• Fora smallamount ofwaterto remain in bottom of tub.
° To hearwater entering dishwasher asit fills.
°To hear water being pumped out of dishwasher as it
drains.
° To hear timer clicking asdishwasher cycles advance.
Before You Call for Service
TheAvoid ServiceChecklist and Common Dishwashing
Problems and Solutions inyour Owner's Guide discuss
many consumer dishwashing concerns.
PumpOpening
(caution)