Amana ADB1100AWS warranty Dishwasher Use, STEP Prepare and Load the Dishwasher, STEP Add Detergent

Dishwasher Use

STEP 1

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.

10 Place load pattern (when silverware basket is in lower rack)

Upper rack Lower rack

12 Place load pattern (when silverware basket is on the door)

Upper rack Lower rack

■Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from

spinning freely. It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.

■Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking the detergent dispenser.

■Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and drying results.

■Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.

■Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack. Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”

■To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks.

■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing. Mix other items pointing up and some pointing down.

STEP 2

Add Detergent

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. Do not use detergent.

■Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.

■Fresh automatic

dishwasher	A
detergent results in	Hard Water	Hard Water
better cleaning.
	Soft Water
		Soft Water

Store tightly closed	B	C
detergent container
	MAIN WASH	PRE-
in a cool, dry place.		WASH
■ For optimum
performance, tablet
detergent is
recommended.	A. Cover latch
	B. Main Wash section
	C. Pre-Wash section

■The amount of detergent to use depends on:

How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads require more detergent.

The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water, dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical water softener water and some city water]

Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon) [well water and some city water]

■Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the level shown, if needed.

NOTE: Fill amounts shown	Hard Water
are for standard powdered
	Soft Water	Hard Water
detergent. Follow instructions		Soft Water
on the package when using	Main Wash	Pre-Wash
other dishwasher detergent.

Add Rinse Aid

■Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid.

■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can	Full
dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by
allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final
rinse.

■Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the

dish racks and interior of your dishwasher. Add

■Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to “Refill” level.

■To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser

cap to “Open” and lift off. Pour rinse			Lock
aid into the opening until the					5
indicator level is at “Full.” Replace			-	-			4
the dispenser cap and turn to			-
			fill					2
		max					3
“Lock.” Make sure cap is fully	Refill							1
		-
locked.		-
		-
		-
							-	-
			-
				-	-	-

¹⁄₄ turn to lock

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