1.Check if Add a Dish indicator is lit.

2.Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop, then open the door completely.

3.Check whether the detergent dispenser cover is still closed. If it is open, the wash cycle has already started and adding a dish is not recommended.

4.If detergent has not yet been used (detergent dispenser cover is closed), you may add a dish.

5.Press START/RESUME and firmly close the door within 3 seconds.

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.

 

 

 

 

I

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material

 

 

 

. Dishwasher Safe?

. Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum

 

 

Yes

High

water

temperature

and

detergents

can affect

finish of

 

 

 

 

 

anodized

aluminum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disposable

Aluminum

No

Do not wash disposable

aluminum

pans

in the dishwasher.

These

 

 

 

 

 

might

shift

during

washing

and transfer black marks to dishes and

 

 

 

 

 

other

items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bottles

and

Cans

No

Wash

bottles

and

cans

by

hand.

 

Labels

attached

 

with

glue

can

 

 

 

 

 

loosen and clog the wash system and reduce washing performance.

Cast Iron

 

 

No

Seasoning

will

be

removed

and

then

will

rust.

 

 

 

 

 

China/Stoneware

 

Yes

Always

check

manufacturePs

 

recommendations

before

washing.

 

 

 

 

 

Antique,

hand-painted,

or over-the-glaze

patterns

may

fade. Gold

 

 

 

 

 

leaf can discolor or fade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal

 

 

 

Yes

Always

check

manufacturer's

recommendations

before

washing.

 

 

 

 

 

Some types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated washing.

Gold

 

 

 

No

Gold-colored

 

flatware

will

discolor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glass

 

 

 

Yes

Milk

glass

material

yellows

with

repeated dishwasher

washing.

Hollow-Handle

Knives

No

Handles

of

some

knives

are

attached

to the

blade

with

adhesives

 

 

 

 

 

which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

 

Pewter,

Brass, Bronze, and

No

High

water

temperatures

and

detergent

can

discolor

or pit

the finish.

Copper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disposable

Plastics

No

Cannot

withstand

high

water

temperatures

and

detergents.

 

Plastics

 

 

 

Yes

Always

check

manufacturer's

recommendations

before

washing.

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic items may

vary

in their

ability

to

withstand

 

high

temperatures

 

 

 

 

 

and detergents.

It is recommended

that

lightweight

items such as lids

 

 

 

 

 

and butter dishes be placed in the upper rack only. Sturdy items such

 

 

 

 

 

as coolers and high-chair trays may be placed in the lower rack.

 

 

 

 

 

When washing plastic items in the lower rack, it is recommended not

 

 

 

 

 

to use the Smart Dry option.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stainless Steel

Yes

Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish.

Sterling Silver or Silver Plate

Yes

Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage finish.

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