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OPERATION
FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER
Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse aid greatly
improves drying performance after the final rinse. Do not use a solid or bar-type
rinse aid. Under normal conditions, the rinse aid will last approximately one month.
Try to keep the dispenser full, but do not over fill it.
1. Turn rinse aid dispenser cap 1/4 turn counterclockwise and lift it out.
2. Add rinse aid until liquid touches the indicated fill level. Do not overfill since
this can cause over sudsing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. The
dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140 washes, depending on the dial setting.
3. Replace the cap and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.
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OPERATION
USING RINSE AID
Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Without rinse
aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. In addition, the
heated dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. The rinse aid dispenser,
located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of
rinse aid during the last rinse. If spotting and poor drying is a problem, increase the
amount of rinse aid dispensed by rotating the dial to a higher number. The dial is
located under the dispenser cap.
If the rinse aid is low, the rinse aid light turns on at the beginning and end of the cycle
indicating that it is time to refill. Refer to “Filling the Rinse Aid Dispenser” on page 49.
WATER TEMPERATURE
Hot water is required for optimum dishwashing and drying results. Water entering the
dishwasher should be at least 120° F to achieve satisfactory results.
To check water temperature entering dishwasher:
1. Turn on the hot water faucet near the dishwasher and let it run for several minutes.
2. Hold a thermometer (a candy or meat thermometer will work) in the water
stream to check the temperature. If temperature is below 120° F, have a
qualified person raise the hot water heater thermostat setting.
HEAT DRY FUNCTION
The heat dry function, when used with a rinse aid, enhances drying performance. If
you do not choose the heat dry function, items in your load that will not be completely
dry at the end of the cycle.
WATER PRESSURE
For optimum performance, the hot water supply line for your dishwasher must provide
water pressure of at least 20 psi and not more than 120 psi. You may experience low
water pressure during high-demand periods, such as when laundry or showers are in
use while you are washing the dishes. To eliminate this problem, wait until hot water
demand is reduced before starting the dishwasher.
Important:
To make sure that the water entering the dishwasher is hot, run hot water from the
nearest hot water faucet to clear cool water from the pipe before starting the cycle.
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