Owners manual

22 OPERATION
OPERATION
Using the Appliance
Before Using the Appliance
• Read the Important Safety Instructions.
• Connect to the hot water supply only. The water
supply temperature should be a minimum of 120°F
(49°C) for better washing performance and shorter
cycle time.
• Follow the instructions for loading the dishwasher to
ensure effective cleaning.
• Remove insoluble items such as bones, toothpicks,
and pieces of paper while loading the dishwasher.
When loading the dishwasher
1
Only load items that are dishwasher-safe.
2
Remove solid, burned-on scraps from dishes
prior to loading in the dishwasher.
3
Place items with deep dish bottoms at an angle
to help water run off and speed the drying
process.
NOTE
• Do not load utensils that are not heat-resistant or
have decorative metal trim.
Quick Start
1
Load the Dishes
Scrape the dishes free of excess food, bones,
and any other hard, non-soluble residue. Pull
each rack out and load the dishes as described
in this manual.
2
Measure the Detergent
Using the guidelines in this manual, ll the
detergent cup with the recommended amount
of detergent and close the lid. If a prewash is
desired, the recess on top of the lid should also
be lled with detergent.
3
Close the Door
4
Turn on the Dishwasher
To turn on the display panel, press the Power
button.
5
Check the Rinse Aid
The Rinse Aid
icon will ash if the level of
rinse aid in the dishwasher is low. Add rinse aid
if the level is low to maintain the effectiveness of
the dry cycle.
6
Select the Cycle and Options
Select the cycle and options that best t the
load by referring to the Cycle guide. The display
will show the estimated time for the cycle and
options selected.
7
Operate the Dishwasher
Method 1
• Press the Start button and then close the
door in less than four seconds to operate the
dishwasher. If the door is not closed within four
seconds, the white LED with time ashes, an
audible tone is heard, and the cycle does not
start.
Method 2
• Close the door rst and then press the Start
button to operate the dishwasher.
If the door is opened during the cycle, the
dishwasher will stop. To resume the cycle, see
methods 1 and 2 above.
NOTE
• If the door is opened during the cycle and is
not closed within four seconds after selecting
the Start button, or if the door is closed without
pressing the Start button, the white LED with
time ashes, an audible tone is heard, and the
cycle does not start.
8
End of Cycle
When the cycle is complete, a chime will sound
and the display will show End until the door is
opened or Power is pressed. To save energy,
press and hold High Temp for three seconds
to set the End display to automatically turn off a
few minutes after the cycle ends.
CAUTION
• Do not open the door during operation or
immediately after it has completed the wash
cycle as the steam build up may cause scalding
as the door is opened.
NOTE
• Empty the lower rack rst and then the upper rack.
This will avoid water dripping from the upper rack
onto dishes in the lower rack.
Auto-Off
The dishwasher automatically turns off after four
minutes of inactivity if paused or if no cycle is started.