Wash Programs (Selections)
Front-Control Dishwashers: Close and latch door. Press the button for the desired wash cycle.
Top-Control Dishwashers: Use the Select Cycle button to scroll through the wash cycles while the door is open.
NOTE:
All cycle times and water usage information contained in the following section are approximate
values. Actual results will depend on several factors, including but not limited to inlet temperature and
amount of soil in the wash water.
The light above or next to the selected button will be
ON
to indicate which
WASH CYCLE
has been selected.
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Program
Time
(minutes)
Water Usage
(gallons/cycle)
Food Soil
Level
Description
Sanitize/
Sani Wash
50-135
7.5-8.75
Light to heavy This cycle raises the water temperature in the final
rinse to sanitize your dishware.
NOTE:
This cycle is monitored for sanitization
requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or
after the main wash portion or if the incoming water
temperature is so low that adequate water heating
cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may
not be met. In these cases, the sanitized light will not
illuminate at the end of the cycle. When using th is
cycle, do not open the dishwasher door in the final
rinse.
Deep Clean/
Scour
115-175
10
Heavy to
baked on food
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or
cookware with dried on or baked on soils. Every day
dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
NOTE:
On some models the STEAM enhancement will
be automatically selected when this cycle is selected,
and cannot be deselected.
NOTE:
This cycle is monitored for sanitization
requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after
the main wash portion or if the incoming water
temperature is so low that adequate water heating
cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not
be met. In these cases, the sanitized light will not
illuminate at the end of the cycle. When using this
cycle, do not open the dishwasher door in the final
rinse.
Cookware/
Pots & Pans
75-140
8.75-10
Heavy to
baked on food
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or
cookware with dried on or baked on soils. Everyday
dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
Auto
62-114
5.2
Light to heavy This cycle is meant for light to heavily soiled dishes.
Normal
68-118
3.75-5.2
Normally
soiled dishes
This cycle is meant for normal every day soil levels and
is designed to conserve both water and energy. The
Normal cycle was used to rate the efficiency of this
dishwasher.
China/
Crystal
Light Wash
40-60
7.5
Light to
Normal
This cycle is specifically designed for delicate
ware such as crystal and china by maintaining
lower temperatures.
Glasses
40-75
7.5
Light to normal This cycle is specifically designed for glasses.
Plastics
85-145
6.25-7.5
Light to heavy This cycle is specifically designed for plastic ware
and includes a built in drying portion that is
specifically designed to reduce the risk of melting
plastic items and improve plastic drying.
Top Rack
50-110
5-8.75
Light
Upper rack only.
Rinse
11
2.5
Any
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.
Do not use detergent with this cycle.
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NOTE:
Only the
Sanitize, Sani Wash, Deep Clean
and
Scour
cycles have been designed to meet the
requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.
NOTE:
NSF-certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
