Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PSD400 RCA
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Model PSD400 PSD430 Contents U se an d Car e of Y our Dishwasher Air Gap 1 1 Appliance Registration 2 Care and Cleaning 1 1 China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Consumer Services 19 Cycle Features 4, 5 Deterge.
• HOT W A TER— Y our dishwasher needs hot water for best results. W ater entering the dishwasher should be at least 120°F . but your dishwasher performs BETTER with HIGHER water temperatures not to exceed 150°F . • W A TER HARDNESS— The hardness of the water plays an important part in how well your dishwasher cleans.
IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions befor e using this appliance. Important Safety Instructions W ARNING — When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide.
HOW T O OPERA TE YOUR DISHW ASHER 4 Y our dishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on loads with normal and heavy soils. Y ou may find that many of your dishes have lighter soils than normal; if this is the case you can save water and energy by selecting a cycle other than NORMAL W ASH .
Operating Instructions Drying Options: HEA TED DR Y . A vailable on all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. ENERGY SA VER. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally . Cycle Selection Chart 5 Dial Cycles The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later .
T o get dishes clean and dry , you need hot water . For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least 120 ° F . T o prevent dish damage, inlet water shou ld not ex ceed 150 ° F. Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT W ater 6 How to T est W ater T emperature Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer .
Hot W ater Rinse Agents Detergents Dish Pr eparation Y ou’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher . T wo, because some cycles use two washes. See ‘ ‘Deter gent Usage Guide’ ’ below . (Be sur e the CYCLE INDICA TOR DIAL is at OFF position befor e adding deter gent.
8 The upper rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down. When loading dishwasher safe plastics make sure each plastic item is secured over two fingers. This will insure good washing results.
9 Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together .
10 WHA T YOU CAN USUALL Y W ASH SAFEL Y IN YOUR DISHW ASHER Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
11 CARE AND CLEANING What is Dishwasher Safe Car e and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly . Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax.
HOW T O CHANGE COLOR P ANELS If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher ’ s front panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over . Each side of each panel is a different color . Y ou may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DISHW ASHER A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker . Remove any other appliances from the circuit. UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from the rack.
14 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Spotting can be caused by all these things: • Extremely hard water . (See How to Choose and Use Deter gent section.) • Low inlet water temperature. (See How to T est W ater T emperature section.) • Overloading the dishwasher .
15 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BLACK OR GRA Y Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks MARKS ON DISHES with a mild abrasive cleanser . SMALL AMOUNT OF W ater around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal.
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18 IF YOU NEED SER VICE... T o obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide. W e’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request information or service. We ’l l B e T here With the purchase of your new RCA appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance, we ’ll be there.
Part No. 165D3527P031 Pub. No. 79-5030 PSD400 PSD430 Printed in Louisville, KY 8-95 CG This book is printed on recycled paper. Y OUR R CA D IS HW A SHER W ARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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