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Rinse aid setting

The amount of rinse aid released into the final wash can be
adjusted. The factory setting is at 2. For most water conditions,
set the adjuster to 1 or 2. If there are rings or calcium (hard water)
spots on dishes, try a higher setting.

To adjust the setting

Open the dispenser cover. Turn the adjuster inside the dispenser
to the desired setting.
Performance Tips
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot
water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot-
free. Is the water temperature too low? 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

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.

Additional efficiency tips

■To save water and energy and time, do not rinse dishes before
putting them into the dishwasher.
■Choose the cycle that describes the most difficult soil in your
dish load.
■Do not worry about mixed loads. Any item that is dishwasher
safe can be washed using any cycle.
■Use a delay feature (on some models) 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 the heated dry option for best drying performance.
Always use rinse aid.
■Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse
portion of the cycle for better performance.
■Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after
meals until the dishwasher is full.
■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.
Wash S yste m
The five-level wash system provides excellent cleaning results.
Four levels of filtration and a soil collector system filter the wash
water and prevent food particles from redepositing on the clean
dishes.
■The wash water continuously flows through the Ultra-Fine
filter, trapping food particles.
■On P SERIES™ and S SERIES™ models, as the Ultra-Fine
Filter traps food particles, the pressure in the pump increases.
The sensor monitors this pressure and automatically adjusts
the wash cycle for the best wash performance.
■Two water jets, located under the spray arm, remove the food
particles from the Ultra-Fine filter.
■A coarse strainer prevents bones, pits, and other large objects
from entering the pump system.
NOTE: Periodically check the coarse strainer and remove any
objects on the strainer.

How the sensor adjusts the cycle:

(on P SERIES™ and S SERIES™ models)

While the dishwasher is “sensing,” it may perform a series of short
drains and fills skimming off small amounts of soils and dirty
water. These are simultaneously replaced with clean water. This
removes trapped food particles from the pump for improved wash
performance. Once soil level is determined, the sensor
automatically adds heat, time, or water as needed for proper
cleaning.
Sound System
The WHISPER QUIET® sound insulation system helps to maintain
a quiet home environment during dishwasher operation.
NOTE: If you do not load dishes properly, the quiet operation of
your dishwasher could be affected. (See “Loading” in the
Consumer Reference Guide.)
Drying System
NOTE: Your dishwasher has one of the vent systems shown
below.

Located on the front left side of the door

During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at
the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries
your dishes.
IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent
during drying.