Compaq SHE55C manual Starting the Dishwasher, Dishware Drying

2) Turn on

Figure 21

Exposed Front Controls

1) Close the door

3) Select a cycle

4)The unit will then start

·Press the On/Off button to save the setting.

Delay Start

This option allows you to delay the start time of your dishwasher.

To activate:

·Turn the dishwasher on.

·Select the desired wash cycle.

·Press and hold the Delay Start button. Release when the desired delay time is shown in the display window.

OPTIDRY™

This feature senses when the unit is low on rinse agent and automatically increases the drying time. For best performance, always use a liquid rinse agent even if your detergent contains a drying additive.

Starting the Dishwasher

To start the dishwasher, follow the instructions in Figure 21

Interrupting a Cycle

NOTE: Should you need to interrupt a cycle (to add or remove an item, to add detergent, etc.), it is best to do so within the first 30 minutes of the cycle.

1. Press the On/Off button to turn the unit off.

2. Wait at least ten seconds or until the water noises stop before opening the dishwasher door.

3. To resume the cycle, close the dishwasher door and then press the On/Off button.

WARNING

	You could be seriously scalded if you allow hot water to splash out of the dishwasher.
	OPEN THE DOOR CAREFULLY during any wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open the door
	until water noises have stopped.
	Wait at least ten seconds or until water noises stop before opening the dishwasher door. To
	resume the cycle, press the On/Off button and shut the dishwasher door.
	Canceling or Changing a Cycle
	To cancel or change a cycle, press and hold for three seconds the two buttons labeled “Cancel
Figure 22	Reset” as shown in Figure 22.
	Wait until the dishwasher completes the cycle (approximately 1 minute). Open the door and
	press the ON/OFF button.
	You may now begin a new cycle.

Dishware Drying

At the end of the cycle the dishwasher will stop and a period of condensation drying will follow. After drying, the cycle is complete and:

• the “Sanitized” light may appear. See section on Sanitization for more information.

• the countdown display will show “0” .

NOTE: If your household water supply is too hot, your dishwasher’s heating time may be reduced and the “Sanitized” light may not illuminate. Your Dishwasher Installation Manual has information on the recommended temperature for your household hot water supply.

NOTE: To accelerate and enhance drying, open the dishwasher door, pull the top rack a few inches out of the dishwasher, and prop the dishwasher door against the top rack.

Sanitized Light

When the Sanitized light appears (see Figure 23), it means that the dishware and kitchenware that was just washed has been sanitized according to the requirements of the National

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