Dishwasher Efficiency Tips

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low.

To check water temperature

1.Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute.

2.Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring cup.

3.Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is running into the cup.

4.If the water temperature at the faucet is below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified person raise the water heater’s thermostat setting.

■To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.

■Use the Normal cycle whenever possible. This cycle uses less hot water and energy than other cycles.

■Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.

■During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.

■Use an air dry, or an energy-saving dry option whenever possible. Allow longer drying times (overnight) when using these options. Use a rinse aid to improve drying.

■Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse portion of the cycle only when needed.

■Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after meals until the dishwasher is full.

Cycle Selection Chart

Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START to repeat the same cycle and options as the previous cycle.

NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the dishwasher will run the last full wash cycle and options that you selected when you press Start.

■If the power is off or the door is open for an extended period of time, the Start button memory will default to the Normal cycle with heated drying.

■If you do not run the dishwasher daily, close the door to maintain memory.

A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle.

Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added.

Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.

This model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot enough, the cycle time will be as shown.

		Use this cycle for heavily-
		soiled pots, pans,
		casseroles, regular				Use both detergent
		tableware, and harder than				Use both detergent
		normal water conditions.				dispenser
						sections.

Soil	Pre-	Main	Rinse	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Level	Wash	Wash			Heated		(min)	Usage
Sensed					Rinse			(gal/L)

	●	●	●	●	●	●	96*	8.8-
Heavy	130°F	140°F			140°F			10.4
	(54°C)	(60°C)			(60°C)			/33-39
	●	●	●		●	●	89*	6.9/26
Light	130°F	140°F			140°F
	(54°C)	(60°C)			(60°C)


		Use this cycle for loads with
		Use this cycle for loads with
		normal amounts of food
		soil. (The energy-usage				Use both detergent
		label is based on this cycle.)				Use both detergent
						dispenser
						sections.

Soil	Pre-	Main	Rinse	Rinse	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Level	Wash	Wash		or	Heated		(min)	Usage
Sensed				Purge†	Rinse			(gal/L)

	●	●	●	●	●	●	94*	7.1-8.4
Heavy		140°F			140°F			/27-32
		(60°C)			(60°C)

	●	●		●	●	●	79*	5.5/21
Light		120°F			140°F
		(49°C)			(60°C)


		Use this cycle for pre-rinsed
		Use this cycle for pre-rinsed
		and lightly-soiled loads.
		During the heated dry, the				Use main
		heating element cycles on				Use main
		and off.				detergent
						dispenser section.

Soil	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Purge†	Final	Dry	Time	Water
Level		Wash			Heated		(min)	Usage
Sensed					Rinse			(gal/L)

	●	●	●		●	●	79*	7.1-8.6
Heavy		120°F			135°F	cycled		/27-33
		(49°C)			(57°C)

	●	●		●	●	●	71*	5.5/21
Light		120°F			135°F	cycled
Light		(49°C)			(57°C)	cycled
		(49°C)			(57°C)