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NOTE:
Before using your dishwasher for the first
time, check the information in this section. Some
items are not dishwasher safe and should be
hand-washed; others require special loading.
Contact the item’s manufacturer if you are unsure
about the item’s dishwasher suitability.
Recommended
Aluminum:
Colored anodized aluminum may fade
over time. Minerals in your water may cause the
aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be
removed by using a soap-filled steel wool pad.
China, Crystal, Stoneware:
Some
hand-painted pieces may discolor, fade, or spot.
Hand-wash these pieces. Position fragile
glassware so that it will not topple over or
contact other pieces during the wash cycle.
Glass:
Milk glass may yellow.
Non-Stick Coatings:
Apply a light coating of
vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after drying.
Plastics:
Make sure the piece is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver
Plate:
Place these pieces so that they do not
contact dissimilar metals.
Not Recommended
Acrylic:
Crazing (small cracks throughout the
acrylic) may occur.
Adhesive-Joined Pieces:
Adhesives that join
materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel
copper, tin, etc. may loosen.
Bone-Handled Utensils:
Handles may separate.
Iron:
Iron will rust. Hand-wash and dry
immediately.
Non-Dishware Items:
Your dishwasher is
intended for use in cleaning ONLY standard
household dishware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze:
Pewter will tarnish.
Hand-wash and dry immediately.
Tin:
Tin will rust. Hand-wash and dry
immediately.
Wood:
Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and
wood-handled utensils can crack, warp, and lose
their finish.
Dishware Materials
Cycle Completion Signal:
A tone that sounds
when your dishwasher finishes washing and
drying your dishes.
Delay Start:
Allows you to delay the start of the
wash cycle for up to 24 hours.
Knife Rack:
Designed to securely hold fine
cutlery and silverware.
RACK
MATIC
™ Height-Adjustable Top Rack:
Lower the top rack to accommodate large items
in the top rack, or raise the top rack to make
room for larger items in the bottom rack.
Top Rack and Bottom Rack Flip Tines:
Tines
that fold down allow loading versatility.
POWER
BOOST
™
: Reduces the time to
complete the wash cycle by preheating.
OPTI
DRY
™
: Senses when the unit is low on
rinse aid and automatically adjusts the drying
performance.
CLEAR
TOUCH
™
Controls: Provide easy
cleaning while preventing accidental activation.
Rack Attachment:
Adds additional fold down
shelves on the lower rack.
Dishwasher Features
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