Use and Care Guide

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USING THE DISHWASHER

Getting started

Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual

Select Cycle

Press the Select Cycle pad for the desired wash cycle. The light next to the Select Cycle pad will be lit to

indicate which wash cycle has been selected.

NOTE: Cycle times vary based on soil level, water temperature, and options selected.

The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position. The cycle will not start until the Start pad is

pushed and the door is closed within 4 seconds.

AutoSense

(on some

models)

This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly.

Heavy This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with dried-on or baked-on

soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.

Normal This cycle is meant for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash a full load of normally

soiled dishes and is designed to conserve both water and energy. Normal was used to rate the

energy efficiency of this dishwasher.

1 Hour This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes and takes about 1 hour. It is safe for china and

crystal with no options selected.

Rinse

(on some

models)

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Detergent is not

dispensed during the rinse cycle.

Load Dishwasher

For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading section. No pre-rinsing of

normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove

leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil.

Add Detergent

Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use detergent such as Finish

Quantum

Automatic Dishwashing Detergent. See Dispensers section.

Add Rinse Agent

Add rinse agent such as Finish

Jet-Dry

Rinse Aid to the rinse agent dispenser. See Dispensers section.

NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further enhance the dishwasher’s drying performance.