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Operating the Dishwasher
Before you begin
Using theTouch Pad Controls
Your new dishwasher is equipped with the latest control technology featuring Sens-a-Touch
Controls activation.
In order to activate a button, open the door and place the entire fingertip over the desired button
and hold it in place for three seconds. This three-second hold is intended to prevent accidental
activation.
Selecting a Language
Before using your new dishwasher you must select a language. Open the door far enough to
expose the controls and press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit on. The first time you turn on
the dishwasher, the language selection screen (see above) will appear.
The available languages are:
1. AE = American English
2. CF = Canadian French
3. MS = Mexican Spanish
The language abbreviation "AE"will be flashing. If you want a different language press - or + until
the desired language flashes. Save the selected language by pressing the
MENU/OK button. If you select the wrong language, refer to the "Display Language" section of
this manual for more information.
Selecting a Wash Cycle
After adding detergent and rinse aid as explained in the Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid section
of this manual, turn the dishwasher on by pressing the ON/OFF button. The display will indicate
the default cycle, "Auto Wash".
If you did not add rinse aid, the display will indicate"Refill Rinse Aid"To bypass this screen
press the MENU/OK button.
To select a different cycle press + or - until the display shows the desired wash cycle.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to delicate or heirloom items, do not wash them in your dishwasher.
Always make sure your dishware is dishwasher safe. Refer to the Dishware Materials section of
this manual for guidance.
Wash Cycle Selections
Wash cycles accessible from this menu include:
Auto Plus
Cleans items having baked-on or hard dried-on food soils. These items may require soaking or
hand scouring.
Auto Wash {default cycle)
Cleans large loads with loosely attached food soils.
Auto Delicate Wash
Cleans delicate or heirloom dishware and silverware, or other special items. Hand washing may
be the best for such items.
Quick Wash
Cleans lightly soiled dishes and reduces overall wash time. Use this cycle to clean glasses and
desert dishes that may need to be re-used at the same event.
Rinse and Hold
Allows you to rinse the food soil offofa partial load and hold them in the dishwasher until there
is a full load.
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