Dishwasher Efficiency Tips, Cycle Selection Charts

Dishwasher Efficiency Tips

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot- free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low. Water that is too hot can make some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent ingredients not to function. If your water heater is located far from the dishwasher, it may be necessary to run the hot water at the faucet closest to the dishwasher to minimize the amount of cold water in the water line.

To check water temperature

Additional efficiency tips

1.Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute.

2.Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring cup.

3.Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is running into the cup.

■To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.

■Use a delay feature to run your dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.

■During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.

■Use a rinse aid to improve drying.

■Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse portion of the cycle only when needed.

■If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener, since this may contribute to poor wash performance.

Cycle Selection Charts

Press the desired cycle. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the cycles start and stop as the Cycle Control knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and does not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set the Cycle Control knob with the door unlatched.

A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle.

Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.

Cycle time includes dry time.

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob pauses while water is being heated.

Normal Wash

Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The energy-usage label is based on this cycle.)

Use both detergent dispenser sections

Wash	Rinse	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Rinse	Dry	Time	Water
			Wash				(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)

●	●		●	●	●	●	84	7.2/27.3

Pots Pans

Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware.

Use both detergent dispenser sections.

Wash	Rinse	Rinse	Main	Rinse	Rinse	Dry	Time	Water
			Wash				(min)	Usage
								(gal/L)

●	●	●	●	●	●	●	92	8.6/32.6

Heavy Wash

Use this cycle for loads with heavy food soils.