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Forte F24DWS650PR User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Top Control Dishwasher F24DWS650PR...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your dishwasher. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your dishwasher.
  • Page 4 WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death. WARNING-DANGER —Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl inside the dishwasher. Turn off the dishwasher before carrying out user maintenance on it. If a component part is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
  • Page 5 • Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. •...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package contents • Dishwasher • Hose • Installation kits • User Guide • Installation Guide Main components Top light Top rack Upper spray Cup shelf Adjustable upper rack Tub gasket Middle spray Silverware basket Bottom rack Vortex wash arm (left side) Lower spray Heating element...

  • Page 7: Installing And Setting Up Your Dishwasher

    Installing and setting up your dishwasher Water supply temperature should be between 120° F and 149° F (49° C and 65° C). Dispose of the discarded appliance and packing material properly. The dishwasher must be grounded or it can result in a risk of electric shock. If there is any damage of the contact to the dishwasher, please contact Customer Service.

  • Page 8: Filter System

    Filter system Your dishwasher has a multiple filter system which includes four separate filter meshes. It separates dirty water and clean water into different chambers.The multiple filter system helps your dishwasher to get better performance with less water and less energy. Smart wash system Your dishwasher has a smart wash system under the normal wash program which selects the wash cycle based on how large and how soiled the load,...

  • Page 9: Using Your Dishwasher

    Using your dishwasher Using the control panel Your dishwasher's control panel is located on the top edge of the door. The door must be opened to make settings and operate the dishwasher. Cycles Select a cycle based on the type of dishes to be washed and the level of soil on the dishes.
  • Page 10 Controls and indicators Options can add enhancements to the cycle selected. 7 - DISPLAY—Shows the remaining hours and minutes of the current cycle, delay hours remaining, and error codes (see “Error codes“ on page 26). 8 - Rinse Aid—Turns on when you need to add rinse aid. 9 - Sanitized—Turns on when a sanitized cycle is finished.

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Options 12 - HEATED DRY—Use to heat-dry your dishes. This function is not available for rinse only cycle. 13 - SANITIZE—Use to sanitize your dishes and glassware. Maintains the water temperature at158° F (70° C) max., and is available with the AUTO, NORMAL, and HEAVY cycles.

  • Page 12: Preparing And Loading Dishes

    Preparing and loading dishes Preparing dishes for washing • Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, and similar items.The continuous filtered wash system will remove the remaining food particles. • Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. • Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
  • Page 13 Adjusting the top rack This dishwasher has a convenient top rack for silverware, cutlery, and small items. This rack can be adjusted to accommodate varying loads, as shown below. Left and right racks aligned Left rack adjusted to lower position and right rack angled Left rack adjusted to lower position and right rack to upper position Left rack adjusted to lower position and right rack moved to the left Left rack adjusted to lower position and right rack removed...
  • Page 14 Adjusting the upper rack The height of the upper rack can be adjusted to accommodate loading taller dishes in either rack. 1 Lift the rack to move it to the upper position. Upper rack in the upper position 2 Press the handle to move it to the lower position. Upper rack in the Lower position Loading the upper rack The upper rack is designed for cups, glasses, small plates, bowls, and plastic...
  • Page 15 Loading the top rack You can place the items in the top rack randomly or in an orderly fashion. The image below shows how to load the top rack for 16 place settings: Large spoons Small Knives spoons Small forks Forks Spoons Knives...
  • Page 16 Loading suggestions are shown below: 8 place settings 12 place settings 14 place settings 16 place settings...
  • Page 17 Loading the bottom rack The bottom rack is designed to accommodate plates, bowls, saucers, and cookware. The adjustable rack lets you load items up to 13 inches high. Large items should be placed along the edge, with the inside faces down, so they do not interfere with the middle or lower spray arms or prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.

  • Page 18: Adding A Dish

    Loading the silverware basket The silverware basket is divided into three separate sections, which can be placed in either the upper or lower racks. Spoons Forks and salad forks Forks and salad forks Knives Large forks Large spoons Large forks Knives Caution Make sure that nothing protrudes through...

  • Page 19: Filling The Detergent Dispenser

    Filling the detergent dispenser 1 Push the detergent dispenser cover latch downwards to open the detergent cup. Open detergent cup 2 Add detergent (dry powder, liquid, or packets) to the cup. 3 Close the detergent dispenser cover. The amount of detergent required depends on the cycle selected and the soil level on the dishes.

  • Page 20: Filling The Rinse Aid Dispenser

    Filling the rinse aid dispenser Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse aid greatly improves drying performance after the final rinse. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid. Under normal conditions, the rinse aid will last approximately one month.

  • Page 21: Factors Affecting Performance

    Factors affecting performance Using rinse aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. In addition, the heated dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. The rinse aid dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse.

  • Page 22: Maintaining Your Dishwasher

    Factors affecting performance Caution TO AVOID BURN INJURY: Allow the heating element to cool before attempting to clean the interior of your dishwasher. Cleaning the stainless steel panel Clean the stainless steel door and handle regularly with a soft cloth and standard household cleaner to remove the debris Caution Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing...
  • Page 23 2 Rotate the cylinder filter, then lift it out. 3 Lift the fine filter from the bottom of the tub. 4 Take out the fabric filter.

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Door And Tub Gaskets

    5 Flush the filters by holding them under running water. 6 Replace the fabric filter. 7 Replace the fine filter. 8 Replace the cylinder filter. 9 Replace the bottom rack. Cleaning the door and tub gaskets Clean the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove food particles regularly.

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Air Gap

    The inside of the dishwasher is self-cleaning under normal use. If needed, the tub gasket can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use a brush to clean the opening in the end of the gasket. Cleaning the air gap If there is an air gap installed with your dishwasher, make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    3 Place a pan under the inlet valve, then disconnect water line from the inlet valve and drain it into a pan. 4 Disconnect drain line from pump and drain the water into a pan. To restore service: 1 Reconnect the water, drain, and electrical power. 2 Turn on water and electrical power supply.
  • Page 27 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The dishwasher won’t The door may not be closed Make sure that the door is closed and latched. start properly. The power is off or not Make sure that the power is connected and turned on. connected.
  • Page 28 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Spots and filming on Water hardness is too high For extremely hard water, install a water softener. dishes Dishes are loaded improperly. Reload the dishwasher as shown in “Preparing and loadingdishes” on page 12. Old or damp rinse aid power is Use fresh, liquid rinse aid.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Capacity Max 16 place settings Dimensions (WxDxH) unit with decorated door and handle -  23.9 x 26.5 x 33.7 in. (606 x 674 x 857 mm) unit without decorated door and handle -  23.9 x 24 x 33.7 in. (606 x 610 x 857 mm) Power requirements 120 V~60 Hz...
  • Page 30 Dishwasher Warranty What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided by FORTÉ in this Statement of Limited Dishwasher Warranty applies only to the FORTÉ appliance sold to you (“Dishwasher“), provided that the Dishwasher was purchased: ■...
  • Page 31 ■ Use of the Dishwasher in anything other than its normal, customary and intended manner (including without limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage of an indoor Dishwasher outdoors, use of the Dishwasher in conjunction with air or water-going vessels). ■...

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