OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Sanitize Option
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will be raised to 155°F (68°C) assuring bacteria is destroyed. This option is available in NORMAL WASH and TOP RACK. SANITIZE is automatically provided when HEAVY WASH is selected. Only these sanitization cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements.
The cycle time will be extended until the proper water temperature is reached. Washing action will continue during the water heating delay. For best results, the incoming water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C).
The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if the incoming water temperature is below 120°F (49°C).
To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the drain, select the desired cycle.
When an option is selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. To turn off the option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.
Heat Dry
The HEATED DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. HEATED DRY option is available on all cycles except ENERGY SAVER & RINSE ONLY.
You may see water vapor coming from the vent during the drying portion of cycle. The vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside. The vent opens during the last few minutes of the final rinse and remains open for drying. The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.
Opening the door longer than one minute during the dry cycle cancels the selected dry program.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from
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To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the cycle before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL pad.
Child Lock Controls
To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls by pressing and releasing the DELAY START pad (some models) or the AIR DRY pad (some models) for 3 seconds. An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked and no new selections can be made until the lock is released. To unlock the controls, press the DELAY START pad or AIR DRY pad until the indicator light goes out.
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