Operating the Dishwasher
Selecting the Proper Wash Cycle
Always make sure your dishware is dishwasher safe. Refer to the Dishware Materials section of this manual for guidance.
Power Scrub Plus
Cleans items having
Auto
Takes the guesswork out of cycle selection! The sensors in the dishwasher automatically adjust the cycle length, temperature and water changes based on the soil load.
Regular
Thoroughly cleans large loads having loosely attached normal soiling.
To avoid damage to delicate or heirloom items do not wash them in your dishwasher.
Delicate/Economy (model SHE66C only)
For delicate or heirloom dishwasher and silverware or other special items. Always make sure that the items are dishwasher safe. Refer to the Materials section of this manual for further information. Hand washing may be the best treatment of such items.
Quick Wash
For lightly soiled items with easy to remove food soils.
Rinse and Hold
Allows you to rinse the food soil off of a partial load and hold them in the dishwasher until there is a full load.
More information on dishwasher cycles is located in the Wash Cycle Information section of this manual.
Selecting Wash Cycle Options
Pre Soak
(models SHE66C, SHX57C and SHV57C only)
To activate, select the Pre Soak button in addition to one of the cycles listed above. When Pre Soak is selected, heated water is distributed over the dishes to allow hard to remove soils to loosen before the actual wash begins.
Top Rack Only
This option allows you to save energy and water by washing loads small enough to fill only the top rack. To activate, select the Top Rack Only button in addition to one of the cycles listed above.
When using the Top Rack Only feature, dishes should only be loaded in the top rack.
Starting the Dishwasher
Open the dishwasher door far enough to expose the control buttons.
Press the On/Off button.
Press the button for the desired wash cycle.
Shut the dishwasher door.
The dishwasher will start automatically and continue operating until the end of the selected cycle.
Once you start the dishwasher, leave the dishwasher door shut until it finishes the cycle.
Interrupting a Cycle
NOTE: Should you need to interrupt a cycle (to add or remove an item, to add detergent, etc.), it is best to do so within the first 30 minutes of the cycle.
Open the dishwasher door far enough to expose the control buttons.
Press the On/Off button.
WARNING
You could be seriously scalded if you open the dishwasher door quickly during a wash or rinse cycle. Do not fully open the dishwasher door for at least 10 seconds or until water noises stop.
Wait at least ten seconds or until water noises stop before opening the dishwasher door.
To resume the cycle, press the On/Off button and shut the dishwasher door.
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