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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.
■To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before
putting them into the dishwasher.
■Use the Normal cycle whenever possible. This cycle uses
less hot water and energy than other cycles.
■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 an air dry, or an energy-saving dry option whenever
possible. Allow longer drying times (overnight) when using
these options. 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.
■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, as this may contribute to poor wash
performance.
Cycle Selection Charts
Select the wash cycle and options desired. Or press START to
repeat the same cycle and options as the previous cycle.
NOTE: If the last cycle you completed was a rinse cycle, the
dishwasher will run the last full wash cycle and options that you
selected when you press Start.
■If the power is off or the door is open for an extended period
of time, the Start button memory will de fault to the Normal
cycle with heated drying.
■If you do not run the dishwasher daily, close the door to
maintain memory.
A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle.
Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added.
Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.
This model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time
indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the
temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the
water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot
enough, the cycle time will be as shown.
†A small amount of water is run through the pump to remove
soil particles between the main wash and final rinse.
Use this cycle for
heavily-soiled pots,
pans, casseroles,
regular tableware and
harder than normal
water conditions.
Use both detergent
dispenser sections.
Pre-
Wash Main
Wash Rinse Rinse Final
Heated
Rinse
Dry Time
(min) Water
Usage
(gal/L)
●
130°F
(54°C)
●
140°F
(60°C)
● ●
140°F
(60°C)
●89* 6.9/26
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.
Pre-
Wash Main
Wash Purge† Rinse Final
Heated
Rinse
Dry Time
(min) Water
Usage
(gal/L)
● ●
120°F
(49°C)
● ●
140°F
(60°C)
●79* 5.9/22.3
Use this cycle for pre-
rinsed and lightly-soiled
loads. During the
heated dry, the heating
element cycles on and
off.
Use the main wash
detergent dispenser
section.
Pre-
Wash Rinse Main
Wash Purge† Final
Heated
Rinse
Dry Time
(min) Water
Usage
(gal/L)
● ●
120°F
(49°C)
● ●
135°F
(57°C)
●
cycled 71* 5.9/22.3
Use this rinse cycle for
rinsing dishes, glasses,
and silverware that will
not be washed right
away. Do not use detergent
with this cycle.
Pre-
Wash Rinse Main
Wash Rinse Final
Heated
Rinse
Dry Time
(min) Water
Usage
(gal/L)
● 10 1.8/7