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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, if needed.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown
are for standard powdered
detergent. Follow instructions
on the package when using
other dishwasher detergent.
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. Rinse aid also improves
drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes
after the final rinse.
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Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the
dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.
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Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator
drops to “Refill” level.
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To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser
cap 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 of 2 will give good
results. If you have hard water or notice
rings or spots, try a higher setting. Turn
the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser
by either using your fingers or inserting
a flat-blade screwdriver into the center
of the arrow and turning.
Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)
NOTES:
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Press the Select Cycles button until the light below the desired
cycle is on.
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Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some cycles
and options will take up to 3
¹⁄₂
hours to complete.
Heavy
– Use for heavily soiled, hard-to-
clean items.
Normal
– Use for normal food soil. The
energy usage label is based on this cycle.
1 Hour
–
U
se for lightly soiled items. For fast
results, 1 Hour wash will clean the dishes
using slightly more water and energy.
Select Options (options vary by
model)
You can customize your cycles by selecting the options desired.
Repeatedly press the button until the desired combination of
options is selected.
Heat Dry
– (automatic with all except 1
Hour wash) use for best drying results.
Turn off by pressing Heat Dry so that
the light goes off. Heat Dry increases
the cycle duration by approximately
¹⁄₂
hour.
Hi Temp
– (use only with Pots & Pans
and Normal wash cycles) heats the
water during the wash portions of the
cycle.
4 Hr Delay
– (any cycle) offers the choice of
starting the dishwasher automatically at a later
time. Select a wash cycle and options. Press 4 Hr
Delay. Press START/RESUME. Close the door
firmly.
Locked
– (on 4 Hr Delay button) use to avoid
unintended use of your dishwasher. When Control
Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. The
dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are locked.
To turn on Lock:
Press and hold 4 Hr Delay for 3 seconds. The Locked light glows. If
you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light
flashes 3 times.
To turn off Lock:
Press and hold 4 Hr Delay for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light
turns off.
Start or Resume a Cycle
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Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the
water is hot. Turn off water.
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Push door firmly closed. The door latches
automatically. Select the wash cycle and options
desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same
cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle.
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You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts.
Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly.
Press START/RESUME.
Soft Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
Main Wash
Pre-Wash
Full
Add
¹⁄₄
turn to lock
Lock
Refill
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