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Americana Appliances ADW1000 series manual

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    165D4700P297 49-5973 02-04 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Operating Instr uctions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Loading the Dishwasher Racks . . . .6 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Using the Dishwashe[...]

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    2 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher . ■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment. ■ Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or ot[...]

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    WHEN USING YOUR DISHW ASHER ■ Use only powder , tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade ® , Cascade ® Complete and Electrasol ® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry ® and Cascade Rinse Aid ® rinse agents have been approved for use in all dishwash[...]

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    Cycle Chart Model Cycle Water Usage (gal.) Cycle T ime (min.) ADW1000 Hot PreWash Option 3.4 26 Series Normal Wash 8.4 71 Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 30 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Cycles NORMAL WASH For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. HOT PREWASH Preheats wash wat[...]

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    NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet. Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all [...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 6 Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher -safe plastics. The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items sh[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 7 T o clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly . T o clean the exterior , use a good appliance polish. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher . If your dishwasher is left in an unheated [...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 8 Y ou can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: ■ Color Panels ■ 1/4” W ood Panel T rim Kit ■ 3/4” T rimless Wood Panel Kit These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA, M[...]

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    9 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker . Remove any other appliances circuit breaker tripped from the circuit. Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal shredding action. you’ll hear are nor mal • Drain valve opening to pump water out. • Timer control [...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Spots and filming • Use Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Rinse Aid ® rinse agent to remove spots and on glasses and prevent new film buildup. flatware • T o remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware: 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher . 2 Do not add detergent. 3 Select the longest cycle. 4[...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration I m p o r t a n t M a i l T o d a y ! First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product. Registratio[...]

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    13 Notes. www .AmericanaAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions[...]

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    14 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Notes.[...]

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    15 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions What Is Not Covered: For The Period Of: W e Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During From the date of the this full one-year warranty , we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in[...]

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    Consumer Support. Schedule Service Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door . Schedule ser vice at your convenience by calling 800.432.2737 during normal business hours. In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 Extended W arranties Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is[...]