Amana W10261418A Select Options options vary by model, Start or Resume a Cycle, To turn on Lock

■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming	Full
droplets that can dry as spots or
streaks. They also improve drying by	OR

Select Options (options vary by model)

You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired.

allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final rinse.

■ Rinse aid helps to reduce excess

Add

Hi-Temp Wash – (use only with

Pots & Pans and Normal wash cycles) heats the water during the

moisture on the dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.

■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to “Add” level or, when rinse aid indicator looks light. A light visual indicator means to add rinse aid, and a dark visual indicator means that there is sufficient rinse aid in the dishwasher.

■ Dispenser with one lid - To add			Lock
rinse aid, turn the dispenser
cap to “Refill” and lift off. Pour			-	-	5
rinse aid into the opening until
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the indicator level is at “Full.”		max	fill						¹⁄₄ turn
	Refill							2
Replace the dispenser cap and		-						1	to lock
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turn to “Lock.” Make sure cap		-				--
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is fully locked.			-	-	-

wash portions of the cycle.

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.

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/RESUME. Close the door firmly.

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■Dispenser with two lids - To add rinse aid, press the cover release button to open the cover. Fill the dispenser with rinse aid up to the dotted line. Close the cover.

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

aflat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and turning.

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A. Cover release button

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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 4 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 4 seconds. The Control Lock light turns off.

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Start or Resume a Cycle

■Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water.

■ Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Select the wash cycle and options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash

STEP 3

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

NOTE: Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some cycles and options will take up to 3¹⁄₂ hours to complete.

Heavy Wash – Use for heavily soiled, hard-to-clean items.

Normal Wash – Use for normal food soil. The energy usage label is based on this cycle.

Quick Wash – Use for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads.

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.

cycle.

■You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly. Press START/RESUME.

■Cycle status indicators allow you to follow

the progress of your dishwasher cycle. Clean indicator glows when the cycle is finished.

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