HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide).

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).

STEP 3. Select drying option.

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HEATED DRY. Turns the

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drying heater on for fast drying.

 

ENERGY SAVER. Turns the drying

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heater off to save energy. The dishes

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will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time.

Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used by this model approximately 10% for the NORMAL WASH cycle.

STEP 4. WATER HEAT energy option.

The wash cycle will be extended for 9 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good washing

For POTS & PANS, NORMAL WASH and WATER SAVER cycles:

a. Push selected cycle button.

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For RINSE & HOLD cycle: a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Select ENERGY SAVER drying option.

c. Slowly turn the Cycle [ndicator Dial to the RINSE & HOLD position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

For PI. ATE WARMER cycle:

and drying. The entering water must be at least

120°F. See How to Test the Water Temperature section.

STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection Hints).

If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher.

a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

b. Select HEATED DRY drying option.

c. Leave the door unlatched.

d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial clockwise

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To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any farther than necessary to start the dishwasher.

to the PLATE WARMER position.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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