Operating Instructions (continued)
Heat Dry Option
HEAT DRY ON option provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of cycle.
HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since the heating element is off during the drying portion of cycle. To speed drying process, open the door slightly after the cycle is complete. Some water droplets may remain on door and tub and in areas where dishes touch silverware basket and rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor coming from vent during the washing and/or drying portion of cycle. On some models, the vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside and then opens for drying.
The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.
Status Indicator Lights
(available select models)
When DELAY START option is selected, the Delay Start light will glow as timer counts down to begin cycle.
The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is being extended to heat water to proper temperature in the main wash or final rinse, based on options selected.
CLEAN light comes on when a cycle is complete. To turn it off, turn dial slightly until light goes off.
Preparing and
Loading Dishes
Dish Preparation
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles.
Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.
•Load racks so that large items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.
•Check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing items in question.
•If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher.
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