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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 should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low. Water that is too hot can make some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent ingredients not to function. If your water heater is located far from the dishwasher, it may be necessary to run the hot water at the faucet closest to the dishwasher to minimize the amount of cold water in the water line.

To check water temperature

Additional efficiency tips

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.

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

■Use a delay feature 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 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.

■If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener, since this may contribute to poor wash performance.

Cycle Selection Charts

Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START/ RESUME to use 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/RESUME.

A “●” shows the steps that are in each cycle.

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

These models meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time, Main Wash, and Final Rinse indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher.

IMPORTANT: These sensor-based cycles may take several hours depending on cycle selected, water temperature, soil level, and dish mass sensed.

Smart Wash

Use this cycle for all day-to-day soil types when washing full to partial dish loads. During the cycle, the sensors will determine water temperature, wash time, and water amount based on the soil level and the dish load size. During the main wash, the wash action will repeatedly pause for several seconds.

Use both detergent dispenser sections when washing a full soiled dish load.

Use one detergent dispenser section when washing lightly soiled, partial dish loads.

Dish	Soil	Pre-	Main	Rinse	Final	Dry	Average	Water
load	Level	Wash	Wash*	or	Rinse*		Time*	Usage
	Sensed			Purge			(min)	(gal/L)
				†
	Heavy	●	●	●	●	●	145*	6.6-7.5/
			145ºF	Rinse	140ºF			25.0-28.4
			(63ºC)		(60ºC)

Full	Nominal	●	●	●	●	●	115*	5.6/21.2
			119ºF	Purge	140ºF
			(48ºC)		(60ºC)
	Light		●	●	●	●	105*	4.3/16.3
			115ºF	Purge	140ºF
			(46ºC)		(60ºC)
	Heavy	●	●	●	●	●	130*	5.6-6.5/
			145ºF	Purge	140ºF			21.2-24.6
			(63ºC)		(60ºC)

Partial	Nominal	●	●	●	●	●	105*	5.6/21.2
			119ºF	Purge	140ºF
			(48ºC)		(60ºC)
	Light		●	●	●	●	105*	4.3/16.3
			115ºF	Purge	140ºF
			(46ºC)		(60ºC)