Manual

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Powder and Gels
■ The amount of detergent to use depends on:
How much soil remains on the items – Heavily soiled loads require
more detergent.
The hardness of the water – If you use too little detergent in hard
water, dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical water
softener water and some city water]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon) [well water
and some city water]
■ Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the level
shown, if needed.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types.
4.Add Rinse Aid
■ Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior
will have excessive moisture. The Heat Dry option will not perform
as well without rinse aid.
■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry
as spots or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing
water to drain off of dishes after final rinse.
■ To add rinse aid, turn the
dispenser cap 1/4 turn to the left
and lift off. Pour rinse aid into the
opening until indicator level is at
“Full.” Replace dispenser cap and
turn to “Lock.” Make sure cap is
fully locked.
NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting will give
good results.
■ Check water hardness level to ensure no rings or
spots on your dishware before adding rinse aid or
adjusting the factory setting.
■ If you are experiencing poor drying performance,
you may want to try a higher setting.
Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser to change rinse aid setting.
5.Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)
Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as
driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is approximately
2¹⁄₂ hours, but can take less or more time to complete depending
on selections.
6.Select Options (options vary by model)
You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. If you
change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option. Not all
options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is selected for
a given cycle, the lights will flash.
7.Start or Resume a Cycle
NOTE: Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the
water is hot. Turn off water.
■ If the Start/Resume button is located on top of door, push door
firmly closed within 4 seconds of pressing Start/Resume. If door
is not closed within 4 seconds, the Start/Resume button LED will
flash, an audible tone will be heard, and cycle will not start.
IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish,
even during the Delay Hours option), the Start/Resume button must
be pressed each time.
■ If your Start/Resume button is located on front of door: push door
firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Select the wash
cycle, options, and press START/RESUME or press START/
RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in previous
wash cycle.
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.
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CYCLES SOIL LEVEL WASH TIME (MINS.)
W/O OPTIONS
WATER
USAGE
GALLONS
(LITERS)
TYPICAL MAX
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles,
and tableware.
All soil levels 150 210 7.5 (28.3)
This cycle with only the Heat Dry option selected, and without
other options selected, is recommended to completely wash
and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. The energy usage
label is based on this cycle and option combination.
Light to Medium 120 180 3.0 (11.4)
Heavy 150 210 7.5 (28.1)
For fast results, 1 Hr Wash will clean dishes using slightly more
water and energy. Select the Heat Dry option to provide best
drying performance.
All soil levels 60 65 5.8 (21.9)
CYCLE GUIDE