For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. 7. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. 8. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. More about SAFETY on page 12 9. Do not tamper with controls. 10. Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher. 11. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher. 12. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this process. 13. Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it. More about SAFETY on page 12 Save These Instructions 2 Specifications Height Width Depth Weight Capacity Water pressure Power Element power Max loading 32 1/4"-34 1/4" (850-870 mm) 23 1/2" (595 mm) 22 7/16" (570 mm) 103.4 lbs (47 kg) 12 international place settings 18-176 PSI 120 Volts, 60 Hz, 20 Amps 1800 Watts 2050 Watts Water consumption: Heavy wash 6.6 gal (25 liters) Normal wash 5.3 gal (20 liters) Light wash 3.9 gal (15 liters) Cabinet opening: Height 32 1/2--35" (825-890 mm) Width 23 5/8"-24" (600-608 mm) Depth 22 7/16" (570 mm) Parts and Features Child safety catch can Door latch kitchen cabinets. The kick plate can be adjusted up or down to tit the height of the kitchen cabinets 3 To open the door If the child catch has been engaged: For more information on the child safety catch, see ’’safety” page 12. Program panel Heat /No heat dry switch Press in for No Heat Dry Sani Cycles Program Control Knob Main power indicator light Main on/off switch Press in to turn power on and off Upper rack Rinse aid dispenser with adjustment indicator. See page 9. Compartment for detergent, main wash 4 What can be washed in the dishwasher? Most household goods such as plates, saucepans and flatware can be machine washed. If you are unsure, check with the manufacturer or, if this is not possible, wash one item of a set over an extended period and then compare it with the rest of the set. The user is responsible for what he or she washes in the dishwasher. Material Dishwasher safe? Information Aluminum Yes Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Patches and discoloration may appear but these can be removed with wire wool. Remember not to position aluminum utensils so that they can come in direct contact with the dishwasher detergent since this may result in black spots and small erosion holes. Cast iron No The seasoning is lost and the iron rusts. Hand wash. China Stoneware Yes No China without decor or with decor protected by glaze is dishwasher safe. Hemember however to place the objects so they are not in contact with each other, otherwise they can be damaged China with a pattern on top of the glaze, or with gold leaf decor may fade. Check with the manufacturer. If this is not possible, try with one of the items over an extended period. Then compare its colors and pattern with the rest of the set. Antiques and very delicate china should not be washed in the dishwasher. Crystal Yes Place the items so that they cannot fall over or knock against each other while being washed. Certain types of lead crystal may etch if they are machine washed. Check with your supplier. Refer to china above for colored patterns or gold leaf decor. Antiques and very delicate items should not be machine washed. Use a low wash temperature. Dirilyte No Gold-colored flatware can become discolored. Glass Yes Milk glass may become yellowed. Flatware with bonded handles No Certain types of adhesives cannot withstand machine washing and may loosen. Pewter No Pewter tarnishes. Disposable plastic item No Cannot withstand machine washing. Plastic Yes If the item is not marked "Dishwasher safe", test one of the items before the whole set is washed. Place plastic items in the top basket. Use drying without heat. Stainless steel Yes Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Salty or acidic foods can stain if left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can also produce black marks which are difficult to remove. Do not let copper items come in contact with stainless steel. Do not mix different types of stainless steel. Silver and silver plate Yes Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Food which contains a lot of salt or acids produces marks. Dry dishwasher detergent can also product black marks which are difficult to remove. Do not put in same silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between the metals can damage silver. Do not wash copper utensils in the same load. Sil...