Dishwasher Efficiency Tips; Cycle Selection Chart - Roper RUD3000 Use & Care Manual

Dishwasher Efficiency
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishweshlng detergent.
Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry
spot-free. For best dishweshing results, water must be at least
120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as
well if the water temperature is too low.
To check water temperature
1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at
least I minute.
2. Place a candy or meet thermometer in a glass measuring
cup.
3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is
running into the cup.
4. If the water temperature at the faucet is below 12(T'F (49°(3),
have a queliflsd person raise the water beater's thermostat
setting.
• To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before
putting them into the dishwasher.
• Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible.
These cycles use less hot water and anengy than the Normal
cycle.
• Use a delay feature (on some models)to runyourdishwasher
dudngoff-peak hours.Localutilities recommendavoiding
heavyusage of energyat certaintimes of day.
• Duringthe summer,runyour dishwasherat night.This
reducesdaytime heat buildupin the kitchen.
• Use the energysavingdry optionwheneverpossible.Allow
longerdryingtimes(overnight) when usingtheseoptions.Use
a dnss aid to improvedrying.
•
Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or dnse
portion of the cycle only when needed.
• Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after
meals until the dishwasher is full.
Cycle Selection(3hod
Select the wash cycle. If the door is latched, you will he_ the
cyclasstart and stop as the Cycle Control knobpessss esch
cycle mark. Thisis normal and does not hurtthe dishwasher. I f
you prefer,you can set the Cycle Controlknob with the door
unlatched.
NOTE: Use the Energy-Saver Dry option with the Rinse & Hold
cycle (on some models).
Models with a rocker switch:
Turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle.
Models with 5 or 7 pads:
Press the desired cycle. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the
desired cycle. To use Rinse & Hold, press any cycle and turn the
Cycle Control knob to RINSE & HOLD.
A "e" shows what steps are in each cycle. Your model may have
some or all of the cycles shown.
Water usage is shown in U.S. gellonsAiters.
Cycle time includes dry time.
Use this cycle for herd-to- Use both
clean, heavily-soiled pots, detergent
pans, casseroles, end dispenser
regular tableware, sections.
Wash Rinse Rinse • ain Rinse Final Dry
Wash Rinse
Use this cycle for loads
with heavy food soil.
Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
Wash RiMe Rinse
Use this cycle for loads
with normal amountsof
food soil. (Theanergy-
usage label is based on
this cycle.)
Use both
detergent
d_nser
_ona,
Wash Rinse Rlmle Main Rinse Final
Wash Rknse
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