Low Energy Washing (on some models)
Select this low energy washing option to reduce water temperature during the main wash and final rinse. This will reduce the amount of electricity needed to run the dishwasher.
NOTE: Low Energy Washing (on some models) is an option with all cycles.
Delay Hours (on some models)
Select this option to run your dishwasher at a later time or during
To delay the start
1.Close the door.
2.Select a wash cycle and option.
Press the desired cycle. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to the number of hours you want the dishwasher to delay the start.
The dishwasher starts the cycle in the selected number of hours. You can add items while the time is counting down.
3.Close and latch the door. The Cycle Control knob will not advance if the door is unlatched.
NOTES:
■To cancel the delay, turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle.
■Rinse Only and the Light Wash cycles cannot be delayed.
IMPORTANT:
■Operate your dishwasher only when you are at home.
■If your home is equipped with a water softener, do not start the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener.
Drying System
During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes.
IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent during drying.
Overfill Protection Float
The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate.
Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down.
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 |
|
|
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 |
| 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. |
|
|
No | |
Knives | Handles of some knives are attached to |
| |
| the blade with adhesives which can |
| loosen if washed in the dishwasher. |
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