Cycles, Options and Lights

Lights/Display (select models)

INDICATOR

DESCRIPTION

 

 

TIME REMAINING Display

Shows approximate minutes remaining in a cycle. The symbol “2H” will appear when cycle time is greater

than 99 minutes. Cycle times shown in the numerical display (select models) will increase or decrease,

(select models)

based on each load’s soil level, water temperature and selected options.

 

 

 

CLEAN Light

Illuminates at the end of the cycle and remains lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds

continuously.

 

 

 

DRYING Light

Illuminates during the entire dry period and goes out when the cycle is completed.

(select models)

 

 

 

WASHING Light

Illuminates during all rinse and wash portions of the cycle.

(select models)

 

 

 

HEATING DELAY Light

Illuminates when cycle is being extended to heat the water.

(select models)

 

 

 

SANITIZED Light

Illuminates at the end of the cycle when conditions have been met to achieve sanitization. The light will

(select models)

remain lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continuously.

 

 

Notes

When Sanitize is selected, cycles are monitored to assure sanitization. The SANITIZED light will not activate if sanitization requirements are not met. This could happen if the cycle is interrupted, power failure occurs or incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° F).

The CLEAN and SANITIZED indicator lights (select models) will not relight after a power failure until after the next cycle is run.

What Can and Cannot Be Washed

Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer.

MATERIAL

DISHWASHER SAFE?

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Aluminum

Yes, except anodized.

High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.

 

 

 

Cast Iron

No

Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.

 

 

 

China/Stoneware

Yes, except antique or

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Antique, hand-

hand-painted.

painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor.

 

 

 

 

Crystal

Yes, except antique or

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Some types of

delicate crystal.

leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings.

 

 

 

 

Filters

Not recommended.

May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.

 

 

 

Glass

Yes

A specialty glass called milk glass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.

 

 

 

Gold-Plated Flatware

No

Will discolor.

 

 

 

Pewter, Tin

No

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, top rack, except

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in

Plastics

disposable plastic items.

their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Disposable

 

 

plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason.

 

 

 

Stainless Steel

Yes

Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with

 

foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could damage finish.

 

 

 

 

 

Sterling Silver or

No, if has commercial

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse

“darkening”.

Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing

Silverplate

 

salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish.

 

 

Commercial “darkening” may be removed by detergent.

 

 

 

Wooden Items

No

Wood may warp, crack or discolor.

 

 

 

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Amana ADB-1 warranty Lights/Display select models, Indicator Description, Material Dishwasher SAFE? Special Information

ADB-1 specifications

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