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Getting started!
Load Dishwasher
For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the
Loading the dishwasher
section. No pre-rinsing of normal
food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and
excessive amounts of grease or oil.
Add Detergent
Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use a detergent such as
Cascade
®
Platinum Pacs
. See
Detergent Dispenser
in the
Using the dishwasher
section.
Add Rinse Agent
Add Rinse Agent to the rinse agent dispenser. See
Use a Rinse Agent
in the
Using the dishwasher
section.
Select Cycle
Press the
Select Cycle
button for the desired wash cycle. On some models, the light next to the
Select Cycle
button will be lit to
indicate which wash cycle has been selected. On other models, pressing the
Select Cycle
button will show various cycles in the
display window. Press the button until the desired cycle is shown.
NOTE:
Actual cycle times vary based on soil level, water temperature, and options selected.
The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position. The cycle will not start until after the door is closed and
Start
selected.
AutoSense
This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly. *Time range: 1 hour 50
minutes - 2 hours 10 minutes.
Heavy
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. *Time: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Normal
This cycle is meant for normal everyday soil levels and is designed to conserve both water and energy. *Time range: 1
hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes.
NOTE: Normal
was used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher.
Light
This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes. It is safe for china and crystal. *Time: 50 minutes.
Rinse
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.
Do not use detergent.
Detergent is not dispensed during the
(on some models) rinse cycle. *Time: 15 minutes.
Express
This cycle will quickly wash lightly soiled dishes. *Time: 30 minutes. For faster drying, select
Power Dry
. The final rinse
(on some models) temperature will be increased.
Power Dry
will add 15 minutes to the cycle time. When the
Clean
light comes on, open
the door, pull the racks out, and the dishes will “flash” dry in approximately five minutes.
eWash
This cycle will efficiently wash dishes using about 2 gallons of water and .8 KWhr. Selecting
Power Dry
with this cycle
(on some models) adds an energy efficient 1 1/2 hour dry period. Drying is accomplished with an efficient 2 watt fan. *Time: 1 hour 2 minutes.
*Washing time only. Does not include drying time,
Auto Hot Start
, or options.
NOTE:
If the incoming water temperature is too low, the
Auto Hot
Start
feature may add up to 11 minutes of additional time.
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Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual
DDT575, GDT580
GDT720
GDT740, PDT750
GDF570
CDT725
