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Dishwasher Owner’s Manual For more information on other great EdgeStar pr oducts on the web, go to http://www.edgestar.co m DWP60ES[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Read all instructions carefully prior to us e. For your safety, the information detailed in this manual shou ld be followed. Improper use and/or handling can cause serious damage to the appliance and/or to the user including but not limited to fire, ex plosion, and/or electric shock, resulting in personal injury, or d[...]
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EdgeStar Dishwasher ii PRECAUT IONS FOR OPER ATION When using your dishwasher, follow ba sic precaution, including the following: x Use this appliance only for its in tended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. x This appliance is not inten ded for use by children. x Do not allow children to play with, on, or inside th is or any applia nc[...]
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iii Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................... ................... ................... ...... III OPERATING PRECAUTIONS .................. ............... ................... ................... ...... III TABLE OF CONTENTS .. .................. ............... ................... ................... .............. III INTRO[...]
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1 Introduction Thank you for purcha sing this EdgeStar dish washer. We are glad you chose us. We believe that your purchase of this produc t opens a relationshi p between you and EdgeStar. We will provide the customer support needed to nurture that relationship. This manual conta ins important info rmation regarding th e proper in stallation, use a[...]
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EdgeStar Dishwasher 2 Feature Identific ation Back View Front View Filter S y stem Detergent Dispenser Cu p Shelf Rinse Aid Dispenser S p ra y Arm Drain Pipe Connector Inlet Pipe Connector Cutler y Basket[...]
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3 Inst allation Inst ructions x Remove all packaging materials c arefully. x The dishwasher must be installed o n a solid, level surface. x If your sink has a spra y wand, it is recommende d that the hose be disconnected and the hole plugge d. A hose that attaches to a sp ray wand can burst if it is installed on the same w ater line as the dishwash[...]
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EdgeStar Dishwasher 4 • Slowly open the hot water line and check for any sign of water leakage at all hose connections. If leaks are located, immedia tely close the water supply and repair the hose co nnections. If your existing faucet ad apter is not c ompatible with the “quick connect” hose assembly supplied, then the following procedures s[...]
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5 Disconnecting your Dishwasher • Close the hot water s upply at the faucet. • Disconnect the power s upply cord. • Remember to release the water pressure inside the inlet ho se. x The inlet hose is pressured wh en the water supply line is opened, even if closed immediately. x To release pressure: press and hold the red pressu re relief butto[...]
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The phases are: Pre-wash , Wash , Rinse and D ry 6 r e h s a w h s i D r a t S e g d E Operating Instructions To get the best performance from your dishw asher, read all operating instructions prior using it for the first time. Throughout this manual, features and graphic depictions may vary from your model . 1. Power Button: Press to turn the unit[...]
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7 Properly Loading the Dishwasher A properly loaded dishwasher is key for optimal performance. Overfilling the dishwasher can reduc e the dishwasher’s effi ciency. Furthermore improper placement of items can hinder the performance of the unit. This unit is optimized for holding 6 place settings including: x 6 cups x 6 bowls x 6 large plates x 6 s[...]
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EdgeStar Dishwasher 8 Cutlery Basket Silverware should be plac ed in the cutler y basket with handles directed toward the bottom. If the rack has side baskets, spoons should be loaded individually into the appropriate slots. Knives and o ther sharp utensils should be placed in the basket with handles up. Longer utensils should be placed in the hori[...]
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9 Only Use Proper Deterge nt Use only detergent specifically made fo r use in dishwashe rs. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Do not pu t powder detergen t into the dispenser until you are ready to wa sh dishes. The amount of de tergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, yo u need extra detergent to alleviate th[...]
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EdgeStar Dishwasher 10 NOTE: DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT Using a detergent that is not specific ally designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During ope ration, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher ven ts. Since so many detergen t containers look similar, store the dishwas her detergent in a sep arate space fr[...]
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11 Use Jet-Dry Rinse Agent Jet-Dry rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film build-up on your dishes, glass es, flatware, cookw are and plastic. Filling the Dispenser The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill. 1.Make sure th[...]
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EdgeStar Dishwasher 12 Starting the Wash Cy cle Once the dishwas her is fully loaded follow these procedures to s tart the wash cycle: x Ensure that the unit is connected to the powe r supply. x Ensure that the water supply is turned on to full pressure . x Pour in the de terg ent x Press the ON/OFF switch to power the dish washer on. x Rotate the [...]
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13 Forget to Add a Dish? A dish can be added an y time before the detergent cup open s. 1. Press th e START/PAUSE bu tton. 2. Open the door sligh tly to stop the washing. 3. You can open the door after the spray arms stop spinning. 4. Add rema ining dishes. 5. Close the door. 6. Press the START /PAUSE bu tton. The dishwasher will restart after 10 s[...]
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EdgeStar Dishwasher 14 Maintenance Filter System The filter system consists of a coars e filter, a flat (Main filter) And a micro filter (Fine filter). 1. M ain filt er: Food and soil particles trapped b y this filter are pulveriz ed by a special jet on the spray arm and washed down to drain. 2. Fine filter: This filter holds soil and food res idue[...]
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15 Step1: Rotate the fine fil ter counter-clock wise; Step2: lift it up; Step3: lif t the Ma in filter up NOTE: Reverse the steps above to install the filter sy stem. Important Never run the dishwasher w ithout the filters in place. Improper replacement of the filter or damaged filters may reduce the performance leve l of the dishwasher and /or[...]
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EdgeStar Dishwasher 16 Troubleshooting Follow the troubleshooting guide below to resolve common iss ues. Issue Possible Cause Solution Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances sharing the same circ uit with the dishwasher. Power Supply is not tu rned on Ensure the dishwasher is t[...]
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17 Troubleshooting continued Issue Possible Cause Solution Knocking noise inside of dishwasher The spray arm is knocking against an item in th e dish rack. Pause the w ash cycle an d rearrange the items w hich are obstructing the movement of the spray arm. Rattling noise inside of dishwasher Item is no t securely placed in dish rack. Pause the w as[...]
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8 1 r e h s a w h s i D r a t S e g d E Specifications Description of pro duct Dishwasher (Por table/Counter top) Models DW P60ES , D W P60 EB, DW P60 E W Number of Place Setting s 6 Maximum Diameter of Place Settings 10.5" Number of W ash Cycles 6 Max W ater Temperatu re 149 ° F W ater Con sumpt ion (Normal Wash) 3.8 Gallons Drain Pump Yes I[...]
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19 EdgeStar Limited Warranty One (1) Year Parts & Ninety (90) Days Labor This product is warranted by EdgeStar to be fre e from defective workmanship and materials, subject to any condition s set forth as follows: WHAT IS COVERED: LABOR: For a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of original purchase, labor will be performed free of charge [...]
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