For Best Results
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray arms, drained through the filter system which removes food and soil, and pumped back through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with
clean water during a
The
removable pump guard help eliminate pre- rinsing by removing food particles from the water.
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow- erful spray from rotating arms.
The filtering system
It Is not necessary to rtnse dishes before putting them Into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food and bones. The filtering system helps keep food particles out of the wash water. Small particles are flushed away as water is pumped out. Larger partrcles are trapped in the pump guard.
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1. | Walt at | least | 20 | mlnutes | after a cycle | for | ||
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2. Unload and remove the bottom rack. |
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4. | Lrft out | and rinse | clean. |
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To replace the pump guard...
1.Insert pump guard legs [on inside wall] into matching openings in filter screen.
2.Press down on outside wall until latch snaps into place.
3.Replace bottom rack with rack bumpers in front.
Water must be hot
Check Water Temperature
For best cleaning and drying results, water should be at least 140°F (60°C).
1.Turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run until it is as hot as possible.
2.Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the stream of hot water to measure the temperature.
3.If the temperature is too low, have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting.
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