Wash System
The wash system provides excellent cleaning results. Two levels of filtration filter the wash water and keep food particles from redepositing on the clean dishes.
■A filter plate keeps bones, pits, and other large objects from entering the pump system.
■Items small enough to pass through the filter plate are caught in the drain filter.
■The wash water continuously flows through the drain filter, trapping food particles.
IMPORTANT: Before each wash load, check the drain filter for evidence of food particles and clean. (A small amount of water will remain in the drain filter area.) Food scraps may collect on the filter plate, and the spray arm and filter plate may need cleaning. The spray arm and filter plate may need cleaning about once a month in normal use or more often, should the need arise. (See “Cleaning the Spray Arm, Drain Filter and Filter Plate” in “Cleaning” section.)
Sound System
The WHISPER QUIET® sound insulation system helps to maintain a quiet home environment during dishwasher operation.
NOTE: If you do not load dishes properly, the quiet operation of your dishwasher could be affected. (See “Dishwasher Loading.”)
Drying System
At the end of the selected wash cycle, the drying fan will continue to run for a set time or until the drawer is opened. The fan assists with drying and uses a small amount of energy.
DISHWASHER LOADING
Loading Suggestions
■Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. To conserve water, energy and save time it is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.
NOTE: Dishes soiled with
■It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
■Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all surfaces.
■Use special care when loading heavy pots and pans. Heavy items can damage the interior of the drawer if they are dropped or bumped.
■Make sure pot lids and handles, etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation.
■Conserve water, energy and save time over hand rinsing by running a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon. Foods such as eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry over a period of time.
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:
■Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the rack.
■Make sure pot lids and handles, etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of the spray arm.
■Load dishes so they do not touch one another.
LoadingRack
NOTE: If the rack is incorrectly placed in the drawer, the rack can block the spray arm rotation. The rack is properly installed if it is sitting flat on the bottom of the drawer.
The rack is designed for cups, glasses, plates, pans, casseroles and utensils. Many items, up to 11" (28.38 cm), fit in the rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)
IMPORTANT: Do not load anything above the inside top edge of the drawer as it may keep the drawer lid from properly closing.
TEMPHI
RINSE
CHINA
LIGHT/
CLEAN
QUICK
NORMAL
HEAVY
Suggested loading patterns
5 place setting
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