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OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER
1.
Prepare and load the dishwasher
10-place load – upper rack
10-place load – lower rack
IMPORTANT:
Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and other hard
items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.
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Make sure when dishwasher door is closed, no items are blocking
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. Angle dirtiest dish surface
downward, allowing space for water to flow up through rack and
between dishes.
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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 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 racks.
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Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep
your silverware separated for optimum wash.
PUSH
NOTES:
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The AnyWare™ silverware basket can sit in the door or on
the outside front of the lower rack for completely usable rack
space, letting you fit more items in the rack. It can also go in
your lower rack to fit your needs.
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Silverware basket may vary by model.
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If your silverware does not fit into the designated slots, lift and
slide covers off to remove them and mix silverware types to keep
them separated.
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When loading silverware, always place
sharp items pointing down and avoid
“nesting” as shown.
2.
Check that all arms spin freely
Items in the rack can block
the spray arms.
3.
Add detergent
Premeasured Detergents
High-quality premeasured tablets and packs are recommended for
improved performance.
Quality tablets and packs have been
proven better than powder, liquid, or
gel detergents at reducing filming on
dishes. Using tablets and packs over
time will start to reduce or eliminate
white film. They are suitable for all
water hardness and soil levels. Also,
by using a rinse aid, you can minimize
repeat buildup of white film (not all
packs and tablets contain rinse aid).
Always place premeasured detergents
in main compartment and close lid.
NOTE:
Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types. See the complete User Instructions
for more details about powders, liquids, and gels.
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Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add 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.
4.
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 heating and drying
options 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 dishes after final rinse.
Rinse aid does not adhere to dishware, and when
used, it is dispensed during each cycle.
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Add rinse aid by twisting the
dispenser cap a 1/4 turn clockwise
to open 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.
NOTE:
For most water conditions, the
factory setting will give good results.
If you are experiencing poor drying performance,
you may want to try a higher setting. Turn the
arrow adjuster to a higher number to increase
the amount of rinse aid.
Full
Add
RINSE AID
IMPROVES DRYING
CHECK
WITH DOOR
FULLY OPEN
Full
Add
Lock
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