Dishwasher Quick Start Guide
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Step 1: Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and other hard items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.
Tip Over Hazard
- Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
- Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
Filter Cleaning
FILTER SHOULD BE REMOVED AND CLEANED EVERY 1-3 MONTHS FOR BEST PERFORMANCE.
The filter consists of a filter cup and a filter plate. To remove, pull out the lower rack, grasp the filter cup, and rotate counterclockwise. Pull up to remove. Remove the filter plate. Rinse both under cold water in a sink. A soft brush can be used to remove stuck-on food. Replace the filter plate, ensuring it is correctly seated under tabs. To install the filter cup, push down through the opening and turn clockwise to seat. The filter cup will click into place when seated properly. Do not operate the dishwasher with loose or missing filters.
[Diagram description: Filter cup and plate rinsing under cold water]
Loading Racks
Lower Rack: Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and inward toward the spray. Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
Upper Rack: Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in the upper rack.
Silverware Basket: The silverware basket may vary by model. Ensure no spray arms are blocked and are rotating freely.
[Diagram descriptions: Proper loading of lower rack, upper rack, and silverware basket]
Adjusting Racks
You can raise or lower the middle rack to fit tall items in either the middle or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the middle rack. To raise the rack: Press both rack adjuster thumb levers and lift the rack until it is in the up position and level. To lower the rack: Press both rack adjuster thumb levers and slide the rack to its down position and level. The middle rack must be level. Remove dishes before adjusting the rack.
[Diagram description: Rack height adjustment]
Follow the Progress of Your Dishwasher
The 'Clean' indicator glows when a cycle is finished.
Step 2: Add Detergent
High-quality premeasured tablets and packs are recommended for improved performance.
Step 3: Add Rinse Aid
Check the rinse aid indicator (varies by model). Add rinse aid when the indicator drops to the 'Add' level or about every 1 to 3 months.
Hinged Lid Dispenser: Add rinse aid by twisting the rinse aid cap 1/4 turn clockwise to open and lift off. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator level is at 'Full'. Replace the rinse aid cap and turn to 'Lock'. Ensure the cap is fully locked.
Sliding Lid Dispenser: Open the rinse dispenser lid by gently pushing in the center of the lid with your thumb and pulling up on the edge. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the dispenser is full. Then, close the dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid.
If you are experiencing poor drying performance, you may want to try a higher setting. Turn the arrow adjuster to a higher number to increase the amount of rinse aid.
[Diagram description: Rinse aid indicator showing 'Full' and 'Add' levels]
Step 4: Select Cycle & Option(s)
Please refer to the Cycles & Options chart for more detailed descriptions.
| Cycles | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Quick | For fast results, this cycle cleans dishes using slightly more water and energy. For improved drying, select a Heat Dry / Extended Dry option. NOTE: Some detergents are not recommended for short wash cycles; please refer to your detergent packaging for more information. |
| Normal | This dishwasher's government energy certifications were based on the Normal cycle with only the Heat Dry option selected. This cycle is recommended for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. |
| Boost | This cycle is an enhanced Normal Cycle, and it uses more water and heats it to a higher temperature throughout a longer cycle time to improve cleaning performance. Defaults to Extended Dry for improved drying. Includes a heated dry option.* |
| Heavy | Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware. Defaults to Extended Dry for improved drying. Includes a heated drying option.* |
| Extended Soak | This cycle quietly soaks dishes with an extended prewash, eliminating the need to presoak dishes, saving personal time and effort. For optimal cleaning results, add prewash detergent. Use this cycle for loads with heavy amounts of dried-on or hard-to-clean baked-on food. Defaults to Extended Dry for improved drying. Includes a heated drying option.* |
| Options | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Heat Dry | Dries dishes with a heated dry cycle. Load plastic items in upper racks. This dishwasher's government energy certifications were based on the Normal cycle with only the Heat Dry option selected.** |
| Extended Dry | Increases the cycle time and temperature to provide improved dry performance over the heat dry option. For best drying results, use extended dry and rinse aid. Load plastic items in upper racks. |
*The government energy certifications are not based on this cycle and may increase your energy usage. See the Normal cycle description for the government energy certification cycle.
**No other washing and drying temperature options were selected, and the dishwasher was not subjected to truncated testing. Rinse aid was not used, and there was no detergent used in the prewash.
[Diagram description: Dishwasher control panel showing cycle and option buttons like Sensor, Heavy, Normal, Wash, Clean, Extended, Hi-Temp, Wash, Rinse, Dry, Delay, Start, Cancel, Drain]
Step 5: Start or Resume a Cycle
IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as for adding a dish), the Start/Resume button must be selected each time.
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