Wash System
The
■The wash water continuously flows through the Ultra- Fine filter, trapping food particles.
■Two water jets, located under the spray arm remove the food particles from the
■A coarse strainer prevents bones, pits, and other large objects from entering the pump system.
NOTE: Periodically check the coarse strainer and remove any objects on the strainer.
Drying System
During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes.
IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent during drying.
Overfill Protection Float
The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate.
Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down.
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 |
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Aluminum | Yes |
| High water temperature and detergents |
| can affect finish of anodized aluminum. |
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|
Disposable | No |
Aluminum | Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans |
| |
| in the dishwasher. These might shift |
| during washing and transfer black marks |
| to dishes and other items. |
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|
Bottles and Cans | No |
| Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels |
| attached with glue can loosen and clog |
| the spray arms or pump and reduce |
| washing performance. |
|
|
Cast Iron | No |
| Seasoning will be removed and iron will |
| rust. |
|
|
China/ | Yes |
Stoneware | Always check manufacturer’s |
| |
| recommendations before washing. |
| Antique, |
| patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor |
| or fade. |
|
|
Crystal | Yes |
| Check manufacturer’s recommendations |
| before washing. Some types of leaded |
| crystal can etch with repeated washing. |
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|
Gold | No |
| |
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|
Glass | Yes |
| Milk glass yellows with repeated |
| dishwasher washing. |
|
|
No | |
Knives | Handles of some knives are attached to |
| |
| the blade with adhesives which can |
| loosen if washed in the dishwasher. |
|
|
Pewter, Brass, | No |
Bronze | High water temperatures and detergent |
| |
| can discolor or pit the finish. |
|
|
Disposable | No |
Plastics | Cannot withstand high water |
| |
| temperatures and detergents. |
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