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.
OPERATION
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