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DISHWASHER USE

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. The wash module removes food particles from
the water. The module contains a chopping device which will
reduce the size of food items.
NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and eggshells
enter the wash module, you might hear chopping, 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.
■It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
■Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if
possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all
surfaces.
■Load heavy pots and pans carefully. Heavy items can dent the
stainless steel 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.

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:
■Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks.
■Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,
etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of
the spray arm.
■Load dishes so they do not touch one another.
NOTE: For built-in models, keep sink drain plugs closed dur ing
dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.

Detergent Dispenser

The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre-Wash
section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the
door.
The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent
into the dishwasher during the wash.
■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 a cycle.
■Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh
automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.
NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.

Filling the dispenser

1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing
the cover latch.
A.Cover latch
B.Main Wash section
C.Pre-Wash section
D.Cover
A
B
C
D