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7
Dishwasher Use
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.
■ Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items
are blocking the detergent dispenser.
■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
drying results.
■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.
Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
load items are secured in the racks.
Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse
cycle. Do not use detergent.
■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
■ Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent results in better cleaning.
Store tightly closed detergent
container in a cool, dry place.
Premeasured Detergents
Many detergents now come in premeasured forms (gel packs,
tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for all hardness
and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in main
compartment and close lid.
Using dishwasher detergent 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. Also, by using a rinse aid you can minimize
repeat buildup of white film.
Powder and Gels
■ 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 detergent 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]
■ 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: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types.
Add Rinse Aid
■ 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.
■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can
dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by
allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final
rinse.
■ Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the
dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.
■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator
drops to “Refill” level.
■ To add rinse aid, turn the
dispenser cap 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 have hard
water or notice rings or spots, try a higher
setting. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the
dispenser to change rinse aid settings.
■ If you are experiencing poor dry
performance, you may want to try a higher
setting in your rinse aid dispenser.
STEP 1
Upper rack Lower rack
■ Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
spinning freely. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
■ When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing down. Mix other items
pointing up and some pointing down.
STEP 2
Full
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