ROPER” HomeAppliancer UseAndCare UNDERCOUNTER PART NO. 3376809 A Note to You ... Dishwasher Safety ... 3 Parts and Features ... 4 Starting Your Dishwasher Loading Your Dishwasher ... 10 Using the Dispensers ... 12 Setting the Controls Selecting a wash cycle ... 12 Selecting cycle options ...
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Roper” Roper appliances give you all the functionality ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Card provided with your appliance.
Dishwasher Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special atten- tion to these symbols and follow any instruc- tions given. Here is a brief explanation use of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY Read all instructions before using the...
Parts and Features your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help You find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Water inlet opening Bottom rack (P. 8) Heating element Door latch ’ Door color paner ’...
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Models with rocker switch Models with rocker switch Models with three buttons Cycle buitons Option buttons Models with seven buttons ~~~~~ Cycle buttons Option buttons (one wash cycle) Option switch Cycle control (three wash cycles) Option switch Cycle control Cycle control Cycle control Cycle control knob...
Starting Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 7-9. 2. Spin the spray arm. Itshould turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See page 10. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See page 11.
Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher Preparing to load the dishwasher To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items. Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if left to dry over a period of time.
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Loading the bottom Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm.
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Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses.
Using the Dispensers For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and rinse agents properly. Using the detergent Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store detergent tightly-closed in a cool, dry place.
Using the rinse agent Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves dish drying by helping water flow off them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks.
Setting the Controls Operating your dishwasher’s controls properly helps you obtain the best possible washing results. This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options. Selecting a wash cycle For &button models: Press Pots & Pans button for that cycle OR press either HEATED DRY or ENERGY SAVER DRY for NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles, or ENERGY SAVER DRY for RINSE &...
Canceling a cycle You can cancel a cycle at any time. 1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob slowly clockwise until you hear water draining. Let the dishwasher drain completely. Open the door. 3. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF. Selecting cycle options...
Changing a cycle (on some models) You can change a cycle setting anytime during any cycle. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the desired cycle. Adding an item during (on some models) You can add an additional item to the dish-...
Washing Special Items If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer it is dishwasher safe. IOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if an item should be washed in a dishwasher. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Aluminum Bottles...
Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart”...
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Overfill Protector The Overfill Protector (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate. Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down. Cleaning the filter The filter system requires periodic cleaning...
Saving Energy Saving energy is important and helps you save money. This section gives you tips on the best ways to save energy with your dishwasher. Loading tips Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine.
Solving Common Dishwashing A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s service information. Solution chart PROBLEM CAUSE Food soil left Improper loading 3n dishes Water temperature too low Use of incorrect, too...
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CAUSE PROBLEM Incorrect amount Spotting of detergent filming (continued) Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Dishes do not Dishes do not drain dry completely PropeW Plastics Silica film or Water chemical Btching reaction with certain Isilica film is a types of glassware - white iridescent...
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CAUSE PROBLEM High iron content Brown stains in water supply on dishes and dishwasher interior Orange stains Large amounts of on dishwasher tomato based foods on dishes placed in interior the dishwasher Odor in the Dishes only washed dishwasher every two to three days Chipping Improper loading...
Troubleshooting Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call. Dishwasher problems PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher does Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? not run or stops Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 5 and 12.
3. If you need FSP” replacement parts Dial FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Roper@ appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work...
Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. . TOPIC BOTTOM RACK ... CLEANING Exterior..Interior ... COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving ... CYCLE Canceling ... Selecting ... DETERGENT Tips ...
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