Amana DWA53A Operating Instructions

Model DWA53A Operating Instructions
Important
Before operating dishwasher read Important Safety Instructions, Preparing and Loading Dishes , Dishwasher
Dispenser and Detergents and Rinse Aid sections of owner's manual.
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes section of owner's manual ).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents section of owner's manual ).
3. Add rinse aid if needed (See Rinse Aid section of owner's manual ).
4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle or delayed start (See Wash Cycles chart).
5. Select desired ENERGY OPTIONS (See Energy Options chart).
6. If using DELAYED START , go to step number 8.
7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off.
8. Close door to latch and start dishwasher.
Wash Cycles
Wash Cycle/Cycle Time/ Water
Used
Pots & Pans (83 minutes) (7.2 gallons/
27.3 liters)
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware
with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Normal Wash (75 minutes) (6 gallons/
22.7 liters)
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.
Light Wash (68 minutes) (4.8 gallons/
18.2 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
Rinse/ Hold (5 minutes) (1.2 gallons/ 4.5
liters)
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.
Plate Warmer (14 minutes)
For warming dishes and serving plates
before serving hot foods.
Delay Start (6 hours maximum)
Allows you to delay starting the POTS &
PANS cycle for up to 6 hours.
Cycle selection procedure
1. Turn dial to POTS & PANS.
2. Select WASH TEMP BOOST and any other
desired option.
1. Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
2. Select desired options.
1. Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
2. Select desired options.
1. Do not use detergent.
2. Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
1. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
2. Turn dial to PLATE WARMER .
3. Select HEATED DRY .
1. Turn dial to desired hour delay.
2. Select WASH TEMP BOOST option and
other desired options.
Sequence
Wash, rinse,
rinse, wash,
rinse, rinse,
dry
Wash, rinse,
wash, rinse,
rinse, dry
Rinse,
wash, rinse,
rinse, dry
Rinse
Hot dry