Operating Your Dishwasher; Add Detergent - Amana ADB1700ADS User Manual

1.
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
Upper rack
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard
items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.
■ Make sure no items are blocking the detergent dispenser when the
dishwasher door is closed.
■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray, as shown in the graphics above. This will
improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest dish surface
downward, allowing space for water to flow up through rack and
between dishes.
■
Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in upper rack.
■ Wash only 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 racks.
■
Additional loading patterns available online at www.amana.com.
■
When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing down and avoid "nesting" as
shown.
■ If your silverware does not fit into the designated
slots, flip covers up and mix silverware types to
keep them separated.
■
Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep
your silverware separated for optimum wash.
NOTE: Silverware basket may vary by model.
2.
Check That All Arms Spin Freely

OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER

Lower rack
3.

Add Detergent

Premeasured Detergents
Premeasured tablets and packs are
recommended for improved
performance.
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. They are suitable for all
hardness and soil levels. Also, by using
a rinse aid, you can minimize repeat
buildup of white film. Always place
premeasured detergents in main compartment and slide lid closed.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types. See the complete owners manual for more
details about powders, liquids and gels.
■
Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just
before starting a cycle.
■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.
Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, dry place.
To close lid
Place selected detergent in the
dispenser. Place finger, as shown,
and slide lid closed. Press firmly
until it clicks.
Note: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle
without detergent. (on some models)
4.
Add Rinse Aid
You must use a drying agent, such as a rinse aid, for good drying
performance.
■
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 heating and drying options will
not perform as well without rinse aid.
■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets on items like dinner or
wine glasses that can dry as spots or streaks. It also improves
drying by allowing water to drain off of dishes after final rinse.
■ To add rinse aid, open the rinse dispenser lid by gently pushing in
the center of the lid with your thumb and lifting up on the edge.
To open lid
Push OPEN, as shown, and the lid
will slide open.