Operating the Dishwasher, Before you begin

Operating the Dishwasher

Before you begin

Using the Touch Pad Controls

Your new dishwasher is equipped with the latest control technology featuring CLEARTOUCH™ activation.

In order to activate a button, place the entire fingertip over the desired button and hold it in place for three seconds. This three-second hold is intended to prevent accidental activation.

Selecting a Language

Before using your new dishwasher you must select a language.

The first time you turn on the dishwasher, the language selection screen (see above, Dishwasher Controls, Buttons and Display) will appear.

The available languages are:

1.AE = American English

2.CF = Canadian French

3.MS = Mexican Spanish

The language abbreviation “AE” will be flashing. If you want a different language press – or + until the desired language flashes.

Save the selected language by pressing the MENU/OK button.

If you select the wrong language:

1.Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the unit.

2.Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the unit.

3.Press the MENU/OK button six times to activate the language selection screen

4.If you change to a different language, press the MENU/OK to save.

5.In the Options Step Down Menu you can return to the main menu at any time by pressing the START button.

See the Selecting Dishwasher Options section of this manual for more information on selecting a language.

Dishwasher Control, Buttons and Display

Selecting a Wash Cycle

After adding detergent and rinse agent as explained in the Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent section of this manual, turn the dishwasher on by pressing the ON/OFF button. The display will indicate the default cycle, “Auto Wash”.

To select a different cycle press + or – until the display shows the desired wash cycle.

CAUTION

POSSIBLE DISHWARE DAMAGE: Delicate or heirloom items can be damaged in a dishwasher. Do not wash delicate or heirloom items in your dishwasher if there is any possibility of damage to such items.

Always make sure your dishware is dishwasher safe. Refer to the Dishware Materials section of this manual for guidance.

Wash Cycle Selections

Wash cycles accessible from this menu include:

Auto Super Wash

Cleans items having baked–on or hard dried-on food soils. These items may require soaking or hand scouring.

Auto Wash (default cycle)

Cleans large loads with loosely attached food soils.

Auto Delicate Wash

Cleans delicate or heirloom dishware and silverware, or other special items. Hand washing may be the best for such items.

Party Wash

Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces overall wash time. Use this cycle to clean glasses and desert dishes that may need to be re-used at the same event.

Rinse and Hold

Allows you to rinse the food soil off of a partial load and hold them in the dishwasher until there is a full load.