1 Prepare and load dishwasher.
2 Add detergent for cleaning and rinse aid for drying.
Quick Steps
3 Select a cycle and option.
4 Start dishwasher.
NOTE: If the START/RESUME button is located on the top of door, push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing
START/RESUME.
Dishwasher Use
STEP 1
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.
Upper rack | Lower rack |
■Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
spinning freely. It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
■Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking the detergent dispenser.
■Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and drying results.
■Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
■Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack. Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
■To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks.
■When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and avoid “nesting” as
shown.
STEP 2
Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. Do not use detergent.
■Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
■ Fresh automatic | A |
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dishwasher detergent |
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results in better | Hard Water | Hard Water | |
cleaning. Store tightly | Soft Water | Soft Water | |
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closed detergent | C | ||
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container in a cool, dry |
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MAIN WASH | WASH |
place.
A. Cover latch
B. Main Wash section
C.
■The amount of detergent to use depends on:
How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads require more detergent.
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water, dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.
Soft to Medium Water
Medium to Hard Water
■Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section of the dispenser as shown. Fill the
NOTE: Fill amounts shown | Hard Water |
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are for standard powdered |
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Soft Water | Hard Water | ||
detergent. Follow | Soft Water | ||
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instructions on the package | Main Wash | ||
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detergent. |
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Add Rinse Aid
■Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid.
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