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STEP 1
STEP 2
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 nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
spinning freely. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
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Make sure that when the dishwasher door 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 in the graphics above. 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 upper rack.
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Wash only 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.
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When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing down and avoid “nesting” as
shown. If your silverware does not fit into the
designated slots, flip the covers up and mix
silverware types to keep them separated.
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Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to better clean
your silverware.
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Use the slots in the covers to keep your silverware separated
for optimum wash.
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, liquid,
or tablet 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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For optimum
performance,
tablet detergent is
recommended.
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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, for heavily soiled items.
NOTE:
Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent.
Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher
detergent.
Upper rack
Lower rack
PUSH
MAIN WASH
PRE-
WASH
A
B
C
A. Cover latch
B. Main wash section
C. Pre-wash section
Soft Water
Hard Water
Main Wash
Pre-Wash
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. The heat dry option will
not perform as well without rinse aid.
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Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that
can dry as spots or streaks. It also improves drying
by allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the
final rinse.
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Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when
indicator drops to “Add” level.
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To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap
¼ turn counterclockwise and lift off.
Pour rinse aid into the opening until the
indicator level is at “Full.” Replace the
dispenser cap and turn to “Lock.” Make
sure cap is fully locked.
Full
Add
Lock
6 5
4
3
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fill
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