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Option Selections
You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If
you change your mind, press RESET to turn the option off.
Select a different option if desired.
You can change an option anytime before the selected
option begins. For example, you can press an unheated
drying option anytime before drying begins.
Hi Temp
Select this option to heat the water to 140°F (60°C) during
parts of the cycle. Heating the water helps improve
washing results. This option adds both heat and wash time
to parts of the cycle. Hi Temp wash is useful when loads
contain baked-on food.
NOTE:
Pots Pans automatically uses this option. Hi Temp
wash is an option with the Normal Wash, Heavy Wash and
Light Wash cycles.
Air Dry
Select this energy-saving option to dry without heat. Air
drying is useful when loads contain plastic dinnerware that
may be sensitive to high temperatures.
The dishes take longer to dry and some spotting can
occur. For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items
(such as plastics) may need towel drying.
NOTE:
Light Wash automatically uses this option. Air Dry
is an option with all other cycles.
Reset
Select Reset to change an option anytime before the
selected option begins.
Drying System
During drying, you can see steam escaping through the
vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as
the heat dries your dishes.
IMPORTANT:
The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent
during drying.
Overfill Protection Float
The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the
dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It
must be in place for the dishwasher to operate.
Check under the float for objects that may keep the
protector from moving up or down.
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
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.
Hollow-Handle
Knives
No
Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which
can loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
