To add a dish after starting
(for models with more than one cycle)
1.To be sure the added item is washed and rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob has not passed LIGHT WASH.
2.Lift up on the door latch to unlatch door and stop the cycle. Don’t open the door until the spray arm stops spinning.
3.Open the door and add the dish.
4.Close the door. Do not latch it. Wait 30 seconds for air in the dishwasher to warm up. This helps reduce the amount of moisture that can come from the vent when restarting the cycle.
Proper Loading
Preparation for loading
It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food and bones. The filtering system helps keep food particles out of the wash water. Small particles are flushed away as water is pumped out. Larger particles are trapped on the filter screen system. Refer to “Dishwasher care and cleaning” on page 6 for filter screen cleaning instructions.
Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arm. Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces.
5.Press the door to latch it. The dishwasher will start from where it stopped.
Changing a setting
(for models with more than one cycle)
You can change a setting anytime during any cycle.
1.Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door and stop the cycle.
2.Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the cycle you want.
Mixed load
lLoad plastic items only in the top rack. Only plastic items marked “Dishwasher Safe” are recommended. Plastic items can melt in the bottom rack.
lLoad plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle.
Utensil load
lSmall bowls, pans and other utensils can be placed in the top rack.
Extra-capacity fold down shelf (on some models )
3 Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled properly for the new cycle. When changing the dial from LIGHT WASH to NORMAL WASH or POTS & PANS, detergent is released. Reload covered section of dispenser before starting Normal Wash or Pots & Pans Cycles (see page 6).
4, Press door firmly to latch it. The dishwasher will automatically start the new cycle.
Bottom rack loading
Items with
Mixed load
Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of spray arm. Spray arm must move freely.
Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower.
Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack.
Dish load
lPlace plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray.
9 Do not place items directly over spray tower.
Top rack loading
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items.
Cup and glass load
lPlace so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.
lLoad glasses in top rack only. Bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage may occur.
lPlace items in the rows between prongs, Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage.
lBe sure lightweight items are held firmly in place.
lChina, crystal and other delicate items
must not touch each other during
dishwasher operation. Damage may
occur.
Extra shelves on the right and left side of the top rack can be folded down over short items (cups, juice glasses, cereal bowls, etc.) to hold extra items.
NOTE: To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.
Utensil load
9 Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other items at sides or back. Loading items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser.
NOTE:
lDo not load glasses, cups or plastic items in the bottom rack.
. When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front.
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