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UNDERCOUNTER 

DISHWASHER

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.

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W10102273

Model TUD4700

 

Summary of Contents for TUD4700

Page 1: ...ISHWASHER Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www estateappliances com Table of Contents 2 W10102273 Model TUD4700 ...

Page 2: ... Silverware Basket 8 DISHWASHER USE 8 Detergent Dispenser 8 Rinse Aid Dispenser 9 Dishwasher Efficiency Tips 9 Cycle Selection Charts 10 Canceling a Cycle 10 Changing a Cycle or Setting 10 Adding Items During a Cycle 10 Option Selections 11 Drying System 11 Overfill Protection Float 11 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS 12 DISHWASHER CARE 13 Cleaning 13 Cleaning the Filter Screen 13 Drain Air Gap 13 Storing 13...

Page 3: ...her and keep them out of the reach of children When loading items to be washed 1 Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and 2 Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations Do not t...

Page 4: ... connected dishwasher The dishwasher must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accorda...

Page 5: ...nlet opening D Bottom rack E Rack bumper F Heating element G Vent H Top rack I Spray tower and protector J Model and serial number label K Silverware basket L Spray arm M Overfill protection float N Detergent dispensers O Rinse aid dispenser Control Panel A B C D E G I J K L M N O F H ...

Page 6: ...od bones toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them into the dishwasher NOTE If hard items such as fruit seeds nuts and eggshells enter the wash system you might hear chopping grinding crunching or buzzing sounds These sounds are normal To avoid damage to the dishwasher do not let metallic items such as pot handle screws get into the...

Page 7: ...ld be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray See recommended loading patterns shown NOTE The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown Do not cover spray tower See arrow Do not load glasses cups or plastic items in the bottom rack Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are secured in place Load plates soup bowls etc between tines and facing inward ...

Page 8: ...dishwashing detergent only Other detergents can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing performance Add detergent just before starting a cycle Store tightly closed detergent in a cool dry place Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning NOTE Do not use detergent if you have selected a rinse cycle Filling the dispenser 1 If the dispense...

Page 9: ... make some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent ingredients not to function If your water heater is located far from the dishwasher it may be necessary to run the hot water at the faucet closest to the dishwasher to minimize the amount of cold water in the water line To check water temperature 1 Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute 2 Place a ca...

Page 10: ...AddingItemsDuringaCycle You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts or the cycle control knob reaches Normal wash 1 Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle Wait for the spraying action to stop before opening the door 2 Open the door and add the item 3 Close the door but do not latch it Wait 30 seconds for the air in the dishwasher to warm up This reduces the amount of moisture escapin...

Page 11: ...m serving dishes or dinner plates NOTE Use the heated drying option with the Plate Warmer 1 Close and latch the door 2 Turn the cycle control knob to Plate Warmer 3 Allow 8 minutes for the cycle to heat the dishware 4 Press HEATED DRY DryingSystem During drying you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door This is normal as the heat dries your dishes IMPORTANT Th...

Page 12: ...g Gold No Gold colored flatware will discolor Glass Yes Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing Hollow Handle Knives No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher Material Dishwasher Safe Comments Pewter Brass Bronze No High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the finish Disposable Plastics No Cannot wit...

Page 13: ... not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled DrainAirGap Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn t draining well Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built in dishwasher and the home drain system If a drain is clogged the drain air gap protects your dishwasher from water backing up into it The drain air gap is usually located on...

Page 14: ... to the Detergent Dispenser section Do not use less than 1 tb 15 g per load Detergent must be fresh to be effective Store detergent in a cool dry area Heavy soil and or hard water generally require extra detergent Is detergent caked in dispenser Use fresh detergent only Do not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present Is the pump or...

Page 15: ... use an air dry or energy saving dry option Use a heated drying option for dryer dishes Dishes are damaged during a cycle Chipping of dishes Did you load the dishwasher properly Load the dishes and glasses so they are stable and do not strike together from washing action Minimize chipping by moving the rack in and out slowly NOTE Antiques feather edged crystal and similar types of china and glassw...

Page 16: ...was purchased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM...

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