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Roper 408 Use And Care Manual
Roper 408 Use And Care Manual

Roper 408 Use And Care Manual

Undercounter dishwasher

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Undercounter Dishwashers
Useand
CareGuide
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Thank you for choosing a
Roper appliance.
This Use and Care Guide will help you
operate and maintain your new, quality-
built Roper undercounter dishwasher.
Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe
place for future reference.
Complete and mail the
Product Registration Card.
This card enters your warranty into our
warranty system that ensures efficient
claim processing, can be used as a proof
of purchase for insurance claims and
helps Roper to contact you immediately
in the unlikely event of a product-safety
recall.
You are responsible for
It is your responsibility to be sure your
dishwasher:
. Is installed by a qualified installer.
. Has been installed where it is
protected from the elements.
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Has been installed on a floor strong
enough to support its weight.
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Has been properly connected to
electricity, water and drain.*
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Has been properly electrically
grounded.*
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Has had all hang tags and
temporary labels removed.
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Is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
m Is properly maintained.
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See installation Instructions for
complete information.
Home Appliances
Contents
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Importent Safety Imtructlonr
Energy Saving Tips
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Using Your Dishwasher
Before starting dishwasher
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Starting dishwasher
3
Cycles and options
(models with one cyde)
4
Cycles end options
(models with three cycles)
4
Cydes and options
(models with three buttons)
5
Cydes and options
(models with five buttons)
5
Cycles
and options
(models with seven buttons)
To add a dish after starting
;
Changing a setting
Proper Loading
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Top rack
loading
Bottom rack loading
3
Silverware basket loading
Adding Detergent
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Using Rinee Agent
For
Best Results
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Dishwasher Care And Cleaning
Common Dlshwashlng
Problems -
::
Before You Call For Service
WaITi3Ilty
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How to get service or assistance __

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Summary of Contents for Roper 408

  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing a Roper appliance. This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new, quality- built Roper undercounter dishwasher. Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference. Complete and mail the Product Registration Card.
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk basic precautionr including the following: 1. Read all lnstructlons before using the dishwasher. 2. Properly connect to electricity and water. 3. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details. 4. Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level Boor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.
  • Page 3 Using Your Dishwasher book may vary drawings in this slightly from your dishwasher model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book. NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown. EKtra-CSpXlty fold down shelf (on some model...
  • Page 4 Cycle and options (models with one cycle) Wash cycle double wash for moderate to heavily soiled loads. Select the mark next to WASH with the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence will be: Wash+ Rinse+ Rinse+ Wash+ Rinse-r Rinse+ Rinse+ Dry-+ Off Cycles and options (models with three cycles) Optlon selector button Nomal Wash cycle...
  • Page 5 Cycles and options (models with three buttons) Pots & Pans cycle A double wash with an extra rinse for maximum cleaning of cooked-on or baked-on foods. Push the POTS 8t PANS Cycle Selector Button and select the mark next to POTS &...
  • Page 6 Cycles and options (models with seven buttons) Pots & Pans cycle A double wash where water is heated during the first wash and rinse for maximum cleaning of cooked-on or baked-on foods. Push the POTS & PANS Cycle Selector Button and select the mark next to POTS &...
  • Page 7 To add a dish after starting (for models with more than one cycle) 1. To be sure the added item is washed and rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob has not passed LIGHT WASH. 2. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch door and stop the cycle.
  • Page 8 Silverware basket loading Load the silverware basket(s) while in or out of the bottom rack. The loaded basket(s) must be placed in the center front of the bottom rack for proper washing (Style I baskets fit over the spray tower). Some of the load may not be completely washed if the loaded silverware basket(s) are placed in a different location.
  • Page 9 Using Rinse Agent rinse agent Keep fllled for dlspenwr best dryfng remlItm Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves the drying of dishes by helping water flow off of them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots.
  • Page 10 Dishwasher Care And Cleaning Personal Injury Hazard Before cleaning interior or filter screen, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burn injuries. Exterior Regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary, in most cases, to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking...
  • Page 11 Common Dishwashing Problems PROBLEM spotting and filming Small particles deposited on items CAUSED BY Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loading No rinse agent Drying with Energy Saver Option Spray arm not rotating freely SOLUTION Fill detergent dispensers to capacity.
  • Page 12 PROBLEM Smdl particles deposited on items (continued) Dishes not dry Black marks on dishes Chipping or breaking glassware Dishes not washing clean Page 12 CAUSED BY “Old” detergent Not enough detergent, or improper detergent Water is not hot enough Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is not filling properly No rinse agent Water is not hot enough...
  • Page 13 PROBLEM Dishes not washing clean (continued) Cloudy film on glassware, etching-permanent corrosion Dishes & interior of dishwasher yellow or brown Rust spots on stainless steel -OR- Dark spots on flatware- stainless steel, silver plate, or sterling CAUSED BY Spray arm not rotating freely Not enough detergent or improper detergent “Old”...
  • Page 14 PROBLEM Bronze tamish on silverplate Water left in bottom of dishwasher Page 14 CAUSED BY Silverplate is worn off. Exposed base metal takes on a bronzed hue Dishwasher cycle not completed Clogged drain air gap SOLUTION Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated.
  • Page 15 Before You Call For Service If you are having an operating problem, check the list to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance. OPERATING PROBLEM Dishwasher will not run, or stops during a cycle. Dishwasher won’t fill. Water remains in the dishwasher.
  • Page 16 F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances shell it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time periods stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances.