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Quick StepsDishwasher Use

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.
■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.

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
dishwasher
detergent results in
better cleaning.
Store tightly closed
detergent container
in a cool, dry place.
■For optimum
performance, tablet
detergent is
recommended.
1

Prepare and load

dishwasher.

3

Select a cycle and option (cycles and options vary

by model.)

2

Add detergent

and rinse aid.

4

Start dishwasher.

STEP 1

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.
■When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing. Mix other items pointing up
and some pointing down.

STEP 2

MAIN WASH PRE-
WASH
Soft Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Hard Water