To remove a small basket

1.Hold the center basket and one small basket. Slide the small

basket forward to release the tabs from the corresponding slots.

2.Pull the baskets apart.

NOTES:

Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing.

Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices,

etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. Run a rinse cycle if you do not have a full load to wash immediately.

DISHWASHER USE

The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door.

1.Cover latch

2.Main Wash section

3.Pre-Wash section

4.Cover

The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the "Cycle Selection Charts.")

Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing performance.

Add detergent just before starting cycle.

Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.

NOTE: Do not use detergent if you have selected a rinse cycle.

Filling the dispenser

1.if the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by rotating the cover latch.

2.Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See the following section "How much detergent to use."

3.Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed. (See "Cycle Selection Charts.")

4.Close the dispenser cover.

The cover will open during the cycle to dispense the detergent.

How much detergent to use

The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little, dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.

Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out your water's hardness by asking your local water department, water softener company, or county extension agent.

Detergent dispenser fill recommendatons per dishload soil level and water hardness

 

 

Light

soil

Normal-Heavy

 

 

 

 

soil

 

 

 

Main

Pre-

Main

Pre-

Water Hardness

Wash

Wash

Wash

Wash

section

section

section

section

 

 

Soft

 

4 tsp

Empty

6 tsp

4 tsp

(0-2 grains per gallon)

(20 mL)

 

(30 mL)

(20 mL)

 

 

 

[full]

 

 

 

 

 

Medium

 

6tsp

2tsp

6tsp

4tsp

(2-6 grains per gallon)

(30 mL)

(10 mL)

(30 mL)

(20 mL)

 

 

 

[full]

 

 

 

 

 

Hard

 

 

 

 

 

(7 grains per

gallon

 

 

 

 

and above) t

 

 

 

 

t Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a higher setting as needed. (See "Rinse Aid Dispenser" section.) It might be necessary to use the Hi Temp Wash option for best wash performance in very hard water.

NOTE: Fill amounts are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered detergent. Tablet detergents should be placed in the main wash section of the detergent dispenser with the cover closed. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent, concentrated powdered detergent or tablet detergent.

IMPORTANT: See "Cycle Selection Charts" for which detergent

dispenser sections to use with each cycle.

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