Amana W10310515A Quick Steps, Dishwasher Use, Prepare and load, Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

	Quick Steps
Prepare and load	3	Select a cycle and option.
1 dishwasher.

Add detergent	4	Start dishwasher.
2 for cleaning and

rinse aid for drying.

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.

Upper rack Lower rack

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	A
dishwasher detergent
results in better	Hard Water	Hard Water
cleaning. Store tightly	Soft Water	Soft Water
	B
closed detergent		C
container in a cool,		PRE-
	MAIN WASH	WASH
dry place.
	A. Cover latch

■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 down. Mix some of the items pointing up and some pointing down.

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 Heated Dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid.

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