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Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading
Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser &
Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Wash
Cycle Selections).
5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy
Options).
6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until
water is hot. Turn water off.
7. To start, close door to latch.
Operating Instructions
Pots & Pans
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-on soils:
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Normal Wash
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware:
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Light Wash
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware:
• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Rinse/Hold
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later:
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
Plate Warmer
For warming dishes and serving plates before
serving hot foods.
• Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.
• Select HOT DRY option.
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Not all cycles available on all models.
Energy Options
Hot or Heat Dry Option
HOT or HEAT DRY option provides faster drying
since the heating element is on during the drying
portion of the cycle.
The HOT or HEAT DRY option in combination with
rinse aid will give you excellent drying results. The
energy to use HOT or HEAT DRY costs pennies
per cycle. You may turn off the HOT or HEAT
DRY option, however you will have items in your
dish load that will not be dry at the end of the cycle.
Cool or Air Dry Option
COOL or AIR DRY option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during the drying portion
of the cycle. To speed drying process, open the
door slightly after the cycle is complete.
Some water droplets may remain on door and tub
and in areas where dishes touch silverware basket
and rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from vent during drying portion of cycle.
The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying period.
Water Heating Delay
This dishwasher is equipped with a thermostat to
ensure that the water is heated to the proper
temperature to deliver optional cleaning and drying
results. The knob/timer on the dishwasher may
pause at approximately the 7pm position. The
dishwasher is not “stuck” here, but is simply heating
the water to the proper temperature before
advancing. If the dishwasher holds this position on
every cycle, then the incoming (house) water
temperature may be low. A minimum water
temperature of 120F is recommended to avoid this
water heating delay.