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START-UP GUIDE
Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety
information and useful operating tips.

Using Your New Dishwasher

1. Rinse aid is essential for good drying. Be sure to fill the
dispenser before you use your new dishwasher. Each filling
will last about 1 to 3 months depending on your usage.
2. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones)
from dishes.
3. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Dishwasher Loading.”)
Load dishes with space in between so water will reach the
soiled surfaces. Make sure nothing keeps the spray arm(s)
from spinning freely.
4. Add detergent. Always use a quality brand detergent. (See
“Dishwasher Use.”)
5. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically.
6. Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the
water is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.”) Turn off
water.
7. Press the desired cycle and option selections. (See
“Dishwasher Use.”)
8. Press START/RESUME, or press START/RESUME to repeat
the same cycle and options as the previous cycle.
IMPORTANT: The Start/Resume light will flash if the door is
opened during a cycle. Power interruptions during a cycle
may also cause the Start/Resume light to flash. Press START/
RESUME to continue a cycle.
DISHWASHER LOADING

Loading Suggestions

■Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard
items from the dishes. To conserve water and energy and
save time, it is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting
them into the dishwasher.
NOTE: Prerinsing dishes soiled with tomato-based products
is recommended to avoid staining the dishware.
The wash module removes food particles from the water. The
module contains a triple action filtration system that
intermittently filters soil from the water.
NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and eggshells
enter the wash module, you might hear grinding, crunching,
or buzzing sounds. These sounds are normal when hard
items enter the module. Do not let metallic items (such as pot
handle screws) get into the wash module. Damage can occur.
■For best drying, water must be able t o drain from all surfaces.
■It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
■Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if
possible.
■Use special care when loading heavy pots and pans. Heavy
items can damage the interior of the door if they are dropped
or bumped.
■Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,
etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation.
■Conserve water and energy and save time over hand rinsing
by running a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not
plan to wash them soon. Foods such as eggs, rice, pasta,
spinach, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they
are left to dry over a period of time.
■Place items so open ends face down for best cleaning and
draining.
MAIN WASH PRE-
WASH