Whirlpool UDT518SAHP User Instructions page 4

What's New in Your Dishwasher
Energy
Congratulations on purchasing your water and energy efficient dishwasher! This dishwasher cleans
by spraying the dishes with water and pauses to allow the detergent to soak into and release the
soils on the dishes. The cycles are longer due to the soak and pauses for exceptional cleaning. Your
dishwasher contains an optical water sensor. The optical water sensor is used to determine the
optimum water and energy consumption for great cleaning performance. Efficient dishwashers run
longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. The first cycle using the
sensor will run longer to calibrate the optical sensor.
Performance
Rinse Aid
Using rinse aid will optimize your drying and wash performance.
This dishwasher is specifically designed to be used with rinse aid
for improved drying performance and controlling buildup of hard
water deposits. Energy efficient dishwashers use less water and
energy, so they depend on the water "sheeting" action of rinse aid
for total optimal performance.
Detergent
The United States and Canada have passed regulations limiting
the amount of phosphorus (phosphates) in the household
dishwasher detergents. Major manufacturers have reformulated
their dishwasher detergent for this change in detergents as
another step in eco-conscious awareness. With these changes,
we recommend quality tablets and packs for convenience and
improved performance.
Filtration System
Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration.
This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes
water and energy conservation while providing optimal cleaning
performance. Maintenance of your filters regularly will sustain peak
cleaning performance. We suggest you clean both your upper and
lower filters and rinse under running water at least once a month.
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