English SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning! – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to per- sons, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. 3.
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English Thank you for purchasing our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual Model number will guide you in getting the best performance from your Haier Serial number dishwasher. Remember to record the model and Date of purchase serial number. They are on a label in the dishwasher.
English Table Of Contents PAGE Safety Precautions ..............1-2 Before Using Your Dishwasher ..............4 Parts and Features ................6 Parts and Features ................6 Start-up Guide.................7 Using Your New Dishwasher ..............7 Dishwasher Loading ..............8-13 Loading Suggestions ................8 Loading Top Rack ................9-10 Loading Bottom Rack ..............11-12 Loading Silverware Basket ..............13 Dishwasher Use ...............13-23 Proper Use of Detergent ..............14...
English Before Using Your Dishwasher WARNING Tip Over Hazard • Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. • Do not push down on open door, doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard • Electrically ground dishwasher. •...
English GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
English Parts and Features 1. Upper Spray Arm 7. Upper Rack 2. Top Rack Track 8. Middle Spray Arm 3. Water Inlet Opening (in tub wall) 9. Removable Silverware Basket 4. Lower Spray Arm 10. Overfill Protection Float 5. Bottom Rack 11.
English Start-up Guide Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER 1. Rinse aid is essential for good drying. Be sure to fill the dispenser before you use your new dishwasher.
English Dishwasher Loading LOADING SUGGESTIONS • Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes To conserve water and energy and save time, it is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. The wash system is designed to remove food particles from the water.
English LOADING TOP RACK The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items, Many items, up to 9 in. ( 22 cm ), fit in the top rack. ( See recommended loading patterns shown ) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.
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English • China, crystal and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur. • Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked "dishwashe safe" are recommended. • Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle.
English LOADING BOTTOM RACK The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Many items, up to 12.2 in. (31 cm) tall, fit in the bottom rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.
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English • Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. • Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely. • Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet opening.
English LOADING SILVERWARE BASKET Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or remove the basket and place on a counter or table for loading. (See recommended loading pattern shown) NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid water drops from falling on the silverware.
Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwasher. Cascade, Cascade Complete and Electrasol Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all Haier dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don't put powder detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.
English 2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See "How much detergent to use." 3. Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed. 4. Close the dispenser cover. It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent. NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the main wash section for cycles with 1 wash, See the "Cycle Selection Charts"...
English Water Hardness Amount of Detergent Soft to Medium Hard Water For normally soiled loads 0 to 6 grains per gallon • Partially fill the Main Wash section with 4 tsp. • Completely fill the Pre-Wash section NOTE: Fill the Pre-Wash section halfway if dishes are pre-rinsed or the water is very soft (0 to 3.2/12 2...
English RINSE AID DISPENSER Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid.
English CYCLE SELECTION CHARTS PANTONE COOL G Select the wash cycle and options desired. The dishwasher starts filling once the PANTONE 427C door is closed and you press a cycle, unless you select a delay wash. After fill- ing, and a brief wash period, the machine will pause for a 5 minute energy sav- DWL3525 WHITE VERSION-160780101 ing soak interval.
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English PANTONE COOL GRAY 3C PANTONE 427C WHITE F VERSION-160780101 PANTONE COOL GRAY 3C PANTONE 427C WHITE FROS SION-160780101 VERSION-160860101 SION-160860101 TRANSPARENT S VERSION -160870101 01 20 4 0 0 0 1 7 TRANSPARENT SMOK SION -160870101 01204 000 1 7 •...
English CANCELLING A CYCLE Anytime during a cycle, press ISION DESPCRIPTIONS DATE SIGNATURE APPROVAL ev.1 2009.06.29 MICHAEL MIKE ev.2 2009.08.04 MICHAEL MIKE Cancel ev.3 2009.08.24 MICHAEL MIKE Your dishwasher will start a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher drain ev.4 2009.09.04 MICHAEL...
Rev.1 Rev.2 Rev.3 ADDING ITEMS DURING A CYCLE Rev.4 You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door and check the detergent dispenser If the cover is still closed, you can add items. Rev.5 To add items 1.
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Rev.2 2009.08.04 MICHAEL Rev.3 2009.08.24 MICHAEL Rev.4 2009.09.04 MICHAEL HEATED DRY Rev.5 2009.09.24 MICHAEL Select this option to dry dishes with heat. 2009.10.27 MICHAEL 2009.11.11 MICHAEL Rev.8 2009.11.16 MICHAEL Rev.9 2009.12.07 MICHAEL Not selecting heated dry skips the drying period. If the heated drying period is not selected the dishes take longer to dry and some spotting can occur.
English CYCLES STATUS INDICATORS Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status indicators. Sensing Sensing light glows during the sensing parts of the cycle. Your dishwasher senses soil levels at various times during the dishwasher cycle. Washing pauses, while sensing occurs.
English • The wash water continuously flows through the filter, trapping food particles. • Two water jets, located under the spray arm, remove the food particles from the filter. • A coarse strainer prevents bones, pits, and other large objects from entering the pump system.
English Washing Special Items If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Material Dishwasher Safe / Comments Aluminum High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of anodized aluminum. Disposable Aluminum Do not wash disposable aluminum pans in the dishwasher These might shift during washing and...
English Material Dishwasher Safe / Comments Disposable Plastics Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Plastics Always check manufacturer's recommendations before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high temperatures and detergents. Load plastics in top rack only. Stainless Steel Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately.
English To clean interior Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge and clean. Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a damp sponge. See the vinegar rinse procedure in "spotting and filming on dishes" in "Troubleshooting."...
English Troubleshooting Try the solutions suggested here first and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... DISHWASHER IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY • Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle It is normal for most cycles to pause for 5 minutes near the start of a cycle to let the dishes soak.
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English Dishes are not completely clean • Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the "Dishwasher Loading" section. Did you choose the cycle that describes the most difficult soil in your dishwasher? lf you have some items with heavier soils, use a heavier cycle. Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results, water should be 120ºF (49 ºC) as it enters the dishwasher.
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English Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi ( 138 to 828 kpa ) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply can be added if pressure is too low. NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white vinegar rinse.
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English DISHES DO NOT DRY COMPLETELY • Dishes are not dry Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the "Dishwasher Loading" section. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying. Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying. Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? Refer to the "Rinse Aid Dispenser"...
English Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting". It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help follow the instructions below. When calling, please have the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance.
Puerto Rico and Canada. What is For 12 months from the date of original not covered by this warranty: retail purchase, Haier will repair or replace Replacement or repair of household fuses, any part free of charge that fails due to a circuit breakers, wiring or plumbing.