Care and Maintenance, Cancel Drain, Dishware Drying

Dishware Drying

At the end of the cycle the dishwasher will stop and a period of condensation drying will follow. After drying, the cycle is complete and:

•the “Clean” light will illuminate (select models).

•the completion signal will sound (select models).

•the “Sanitized” light may appear. See section on Sanitization for more information.

•the countdown display will show “0” (select models).

NOTE: If your household water supply is too hot, your dishwasher’s heating time may be reduced and the “Sanitized” light may not illuminate. Your Dishwasher Installation Manual has information on the recommended temperature for your household hot water supply.

NOTE: To accelerate and enhance drying, open the dishwasher door, pull the top rack a few inches out of the dishwasher, and prop the dishwasher door against the top rack.

Sanitized Light

When the Sanitized light appears, it means that the dishware and kitchenware that was just washed has been sanitized according to the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). For more information on NSF certification, refer to the Wash Cycle Information section of this manual.

Unloading the Dishwasher

Unload the bottom rack first.

Unload the silverware basket(s). They are easily removed for unloading. Unload the top rack.

If the Extra Tall Item Sprinkler was installed, return the dishwasher to its normal condition (see the Loading Extra Tall Items instructions in the “Loading the Dishwasher” section of this manual).

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Tasks

Certain areas of your dishwasher require occasional maintenance. The maintenance tasks are easy to do and will ensure continued superior performance from your dishwasher. These tasks are:

•Winterizing Your Dishwasher

•Wiping up Spills and Splash-out

•Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub

•Check/Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles

•Check/Clean the Filter System

•Clean the Exterior Door Panel

•Clean the Door Gasket

Winterizing Your Dishwasher

If your dishwasher will be unused for an extended period of time in a location that experiences freezing temperatures (e.g., in a holiday home or through a vacation period), have your dishwasher winterized by an authorized service center.

ATTENTION

To avoid dishwasher damage, do not allow water to remain in your dishwasher sys- tems through extended periods of freezing temperatures. Freezing temperatures can damage your dishwasher.

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