Tappan TDB222RB - User Manual

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Before Operating Your Dishwasher
Read your dishwasher Owner's Guide. It contains
important safety and warranty information. It also
contains manysuggestionsforobtainingthe best results
from your dishwasher.
To Operate Your Dishwasher
1. Load dishwasher according to directions on reverse
side.
2. Beforeadding detergent, makesuredispensercupsare
dry. Donot adddetergent until youarereadyto operate
the dishwasher. Useonly fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent for the bestresults.Theamount of detergent
may vary due to localwater conditions, refer to your
Owner's Guide "detergent chart" for details.
• Add detergent.
• Turn lid to cover larger cup.
• Thedispenserwill automatically releasedetergent at
the correct time during the wash cycle.
DetergentDispenser
3. Close door but do not latch.
4. Push ENERGYOPTIONbutton desired (see Energy
Options).
5. Turn TIMERKNOBclockwise to selected cycle.
6.Open hotwater faucet nearestdishwasher to clearcool
water from water pipe. Thenturn off faucet.
7. Tostart, move latch all the way to the right.
Motor sounds will be heard before water enters tub.
Forbest results usea rinse aid.
Wash CycleSelections
Selectappropriate wash cyclefrom descriptions below. If
you are unsure about which cycle to use, check the
Dishwashing Suggestions chart inyour Owner's Guide.
HeavySoil
(85minutes) (2 washes, 2 rinses, dry) (10.0 gallons)
Forheavily soiled dishes,silverware, cookware and other
itemsthat might require asecond wash.
1. Add detergentto both cups.Turn lidto cover largercup.
Close door- do not latch.
2. SelectENERGYOPTION.
3. Turn TIMER KNOBclockwise to HEAVYSOILposition.
4. To start, move latch all the way to the right.
Normal Soil
(75 minutes) (2 washes, 1rinse, dry) (7.6 gallons)
Forregularly soiled dishesand silverware.
1. Add detergentto both cups.Turn lidto coverlargercup.
Close door- do not latch.
2. SelectENERGYOPTION.
3. TurnTIMERKNOBclockwiseto NORMALSOILposition.
4. To start, move latch all the wayto the right.
Light Soil
(64 minutes) (1 wash, 1 rinse, dry) (5.0 gallons)
Forlightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.
1. Add detergentto larger cup.Turn lidto coverlargercup.
Close door - do not latch.
2. SelectENERGYOPTION.
3. Turn TIMERKNOBclockwise to LIGHTSOILposition.
4. Tostart, move latch all the way to the right.
Rinse&Hold
(12 minutes) (1 rinse) (2.3 gallons)
Forrinsing dishes that will be washed later.
1. Do not usedetergent. Close door- do not latch.
2. Push LO-TEMPDRYbutton.
3. TurnTIMERKNOBclockwiseto RINSE& HOLDposition.
4. To start, move latch all the way to the right.
Energy Options
Hi-Temp Dry Option
A heating element warms the air inside the tub for fast
drying. When the drying period iscompleted the dishes
will continue to dry after the heating element turns off.
Lo-Temp Dry Option
LO-TEMPDRYsaveselectricity. Theheating element stays
off during the drying portion of the cycle. Additional
drying time may be required, with the door open, to
completeiyair drydishes. Somewater droplets mayremain
on door and in areas where dishes touch dishwasher
basket or rack.
Ifthe LO-TEMPDRYoption isnot selected, aheated drying
cycleisautomatically provided.
LO-TEMPDRYmust be selected with the RINSE& HOLD
cycle.
The drying option may bechanged at anytime during the
cycle and affects only the drying period.
PIN 154173501A (9312)

Summary

Operating Instructions

Before Operating Your Dishwasher

Read Owner's Guide for important safety, warranty, and usage suggestions for best results.

To Operate Your Dishwasher

Step-by-step guide to loading, adding detergent, selecting options, and starting the dishwasher cycle.

Wash Cycle Selections

Details on Heavy Soil, Normal Soil, and Light Soil cycles including minutes, rinses, and gallons used.

Energy Options

Explanation of Hi-Temp Dry and Lo-Temp Dry options, including their impact on drying performance.

How To Load

Top Rack Loading

Instructions for loading glasses, cups, bowls, and plasticware on the top rack between prongs.

Bottom Rack Loading

Instructions for loading large plates, platters, bowls, cookware, and silverware on the bottom rack.

Important Parts Identification

Silverware Basket Loading

Guidance on loading knives, forks, and spoons in the silverware basket for optimal cleaning.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Pump and Spray Arm Cleaning

Steps to clean the pump and spray arm, including safety precautions for removing glass fragments.

Normal Operating Sounds and Observations

Normal Operation Sounds

Describes expected sounds like pauses, water entry/drainage, and timer clicking during operation.

Before You Call for Service

Service Prevention Checklist

Refers to Owner's Guide for a checklist of common problems and solutions to avoid service calls.

Tappan TDB222RB Specifications

General

Brand	Tappan
Model	TDB222RB
Type	Built-In
Place Settings	12
Wash Cycles	6
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Color	Black