To remove the “End of Wash” cycle beeps
The factory has programmed the dishwasher to beep 6 times at the end of the selected wash cycle. This feature can be turned off.
1.Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained at the beginning of this section.
2.Press the Start/Resume button until the light above is green or blue (depending on model), and the HI TEMP light is red. If it is not, press POWER to start again.
3.Press the Lock button to turn the “End of Wash” cycle beeps on or off as desired. The “End of Wash” cycle beeps have been turned off if all the red lights on the wash cycle panel are off.
4.Press the Power button to return to the Normal Operating Mode.
Beeps On | HEAVY NORMAL QUICK | LIGHT/ | RINSE |
| CLEAN | CHINA |
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Beeps Off | HEAVY NORMAL QUICK | LIGHT/ | RINSE |
| CLEAN | CHINA |
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WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material | Dishwasher Safe?/Comments |
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|
Aluminum | Yes |
| High water temperature and detergents |
| can affect finish of anodized aluminum. |
|
|
Disposable | No |
Aluminum | Do not wash throwaway 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 spray arms or pump and reduce |
| washing performance. |
|
|
Cast Iron | No |
| Seasoning will be removed, and iron |
| will rust. |
|
|
China/ | Yes |
Stoneware | Always check manufacturer’s |
| |
| recommendations before washing. |
| Antique, |
| 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 |
| |
|
|
Glass | Yes |
| Milk glass yellows with repeated |
| dishwasher washing. |
|
|
Material | Dishwasher Safe?/Comments |
|
|
No | |
Knives | Handles of some knives are attached to |
| |
| the blade with adhesives which can |
| loosen if washed in the dishwasher. |
|
|
Pewter, Brass, | No |
Bronze | High water temperatures and detergent |
| |
| can discolor or pit the finish. |
|
|
Disposable | No |
Plastics | Cannot withstand high water |
| |
| temperatures and detergents. |
|
|
Plastics | Yes |
| Always check manufacturer’s |
| recommendations before washing. |
| Plastics vary in their capacity to |
| withstand high temperatures and |
| detergents. |
|
|
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 | Yes |
Silver Plate | Run a rinse cycle if not washing |
| |
| immediately. Prolonged contact with |
| food containing salt, acid, or sulfide |
| (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can |
| damage finish. |
|
|
Tin | No |
| Can rust. |
|
|
Wooden Ware | No |
| Wash by hand. Always check |
| manufacturer’s instructions before |
| washing. Untreated wood can warp, |
| crack, or lose its finish. |
|
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