When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and avoid “nesting” as shown.

To remove the utensil basket from the door

1.Grasp the silverware basket by the handle.

Slide it toward the top of the door.

2. Lift the basket off the securing knobs.

To replace the utensil basket in the door

1.Set the silverware basket on the securing knobs.

2.Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until it locks into place.

Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.

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

To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap counterclockwise and lift off. Pour rinse

aid into the opening until the indicator window looks full. Replace the dispenser cap and turn clockwise. Make sure cap is fully locked.

¹⁄₄ turn to lock

NOTE: For most water conditions, the

factory setting of 2 will give good results. If you have hard water or notice rings or spots, try a higher setting. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using your fingers or inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and turning.

STEP 2

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 3

Add Detergent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse

 

 

NOTE: Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some

cycle. Do not use detergent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cycles and options will take up to 3¹⁄₂ hours to complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid

 

Heavy Wash – Use for

or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.

 

 

heavily soiled, hard-to-clean

Fresh automatic dishwasher

A

 

 

items.

detergent results in better

 

 

Normal Wash – Use for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cleaning. Store tightly closed

 

 

 

 

 

 

normal food soil. The energy usage label is based on this cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

detergent container in a cool,

 

 

 

 

C

 

Quick Wash – Use for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads.

dry place.

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rinse Only – (no options apply to this cycle) Do not use detergent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on your dishes and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wash a full load.

 

A. Cover latch

 

 

Auto Wash – Use for automatically selecting the number of water

 

B. Main Wash section

 

 

fills best suited for the soil level.

C. Pre-Wash section

Select Options (options vary by model)

The amount of detergent to use depends on:

You can customize your cycles by pressing

How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads the options desired. 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

Soft Water

 

instructions on the package

Main Wash

Pre-Wash

when using 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 dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final rinse.

Heated Dry – (automatic with all except

rinse cycle) use for best drying results. Turn off by pressing Heat Dry so that the light goes off.

Sanitize – (use only with Normal wash cycle; automatic with Heavy Duty cycle) Select this option to raise the water temperature in the final rinse to approximately 155°F (68°C). Sanitize option adds heat and time to the cycle. This high temperature rinse sanitizes your dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

Hi-Temp Wash – (use only with Pots & Pans and Normal wash cycles) heats the water during the wash portions of the cycle.

DELAY Hours – (any cycle) offers the choice to start the dishwasher automatically at a later time. Select a wash cycle and options. Press DELAY Hours. Press START/

Cancel. Close the door firmly.

Locked – (on Heat Dry button) use to avoid unintended use of your dishwasher. When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. The dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are locked.

To turn on Lock:

Press and hold Heat Dry for 3 seconds. The Locked light glows. If you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times.

To turn off Lock:

Press and hold Heat Dry for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light turns off.

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Amana W10157793A To remove the utensil basket from the door, To replace the utensil basket in the door, Add Rinse Aid