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Dishwasher Use

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

IMPORTANT:

Remove

leftover food, bones,
toothpicks and other hard
items from the dishes.
Remove labels from
containers before washing.

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Make sure that when the dishwasher drawer is closed no items
are blocking the detergent dispenser.

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Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
drying results.

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Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.

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Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the rack. Wash only
plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”

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To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
load items are secured in the racks.

Add Detergent

NOTE:

If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse

cycle. Do not use detergent.

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Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder or
liquid detergent just before starting a cycle.

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Fresh automatic
dishwasher detergent
results in better cleaning.
Store tightly closed
detergent container in a
cool, dry place.

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The amount of detergent to use depends on:

How much soil remains on the items—Heavily soiled loads
require more detergent.

The hardness of the water—If you use too little in hard water,
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
[typical water softener water and some city water]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[well water and some city water]

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Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
level shown, if needed.

NOTE:

Fill amounts shown are for

standard powdered detergent.
Follow instructions on the
package when using other
dishwasher detergent.

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Powdered detergent is recommended for use in the drawer
dishwasher.

Add Rinse Aid

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Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher
interior will have excessive moisture.

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Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as
spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to
drain off of the dishes after the final rinse.

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Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks
and interior of your dishwasher.

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When the dispenser is low and needs to be
refilled, an indicator light on the control panel
will illuminate.

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To add rinse aid, turn
the dispenser cap a

¹⁄₄

turn

counterclockwise and
remove. Pour rinse aid
into the opening until
the liquid reaches the
FULL level marking.
Replace the dispenser
cap and turn clockwise
until the cap is secure.

NOTE:

For most water conditions, the factory setting of 3 will give

good results.

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following
section.

Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some cycles and
options will take up to 2

¹⁄₂

hours to complete.

STEP 1

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Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s)
from spinning freely. It is important for the
water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.

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