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To remove the “End of Wash” cycle beeps
The factory has programmed the dishwasher to beep 6 times at
the end of the selected wash cycle. This feature can be turned
off.
1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained at the
beginning of this section.
2. Press the Start/Resume button until the light above is green
or blue (depending on model), and the HI TEMP light is red. If
it is not, press POWER to start again.
3. Press the Lock button to turn the “End of Wash” cycle beeps
on or off as desired. The “End of Wash” cycle beeps have
been turned off if all the red lights on the wash cycle panel are
off.
4. Press the Power button to return to the Normal Operating
Mode.
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Beeps On
Beeps Off
HEAVY NORMAL QUICK
CLEAN
LIGHT/
CHINA
RINSE
HEAVY NORMAL QUICK
CLEAN
LIGHT/
CHINA
RINSE
Material
Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Aluminum
Yes
High water temperature and detergents
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Disposable
Aluminum
No
Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans
in the dishwasher. These might shift
during washing and transfer black marks
to dishes and other items.
Bottles and Cans
No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can loosen and clog
the spray arms or pump and reduce
washing performance.
Cast Iron
No
Seasoning will be removed, and iron
will rust.
China/
Stoneware
Yes
Always check manufacturer’s
recommendations before washing.
Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
or fade.
Crystal
Yes
Always check manufacturer’s
recommendations before washing. Some
types of leaded crystal can etch with
repeated washing.
Gold
No
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass
Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Material
Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Hollow-Handle
Knives
No
Handles of some knives are attached to
the blade with adhesives which can
loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass,
Bronze
No
High water temperatures and detergent
can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable
Plastics
No
Cannot withstand high water
temperatures and detergents.
Plastics
Yes
Always check manufacturer’s
recommendations before washing.
Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high temperatures and
detergents.
Stainless Steel
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, vinegar, milk
products, or fruit juice can damage
finish.
Sterling Silver or
Silver Plate
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, acid, or sulfide
(eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can
damage finish.
Tin
No
Can rust.
Wooden Ware
No
Wash by hand. Always check
manufacturer’s instructions before
washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.
