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Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate
and will vary
with options
selected.
Hot water is necessary
to
activate
dishwasher
detergent
and melt fatty food
soils.
Hot water is needed for best dishwashing
and drying
results.
Water entering
dishwasherer
should
be at least 120°F (49°C) to give satisfactory
results.
Sanitize Option (on some models)
To sanitize
your dishes and glassware,
select the
SANITIZE
option. When selected,
the light above
the pad will come on and remain
on until end of
cycle. The water temperature
in the final rinse will
be raised to 155°F (68°C) and will maintain
that
temperature
for 9 minutes.
This option is available
in POTS & PANS,NORMAL
WASH
and ECONO
WASH.
Only these sanitization
cycles have been
designed
to meet NSF requirements.
The cycle time will be extended
until the proper
water temperature
is reached.
Washing
action will
continue
during the water heating
delay. For best
results, the incoming
water temperature
should
be
at least 120°F (49°C).
The sanitize
criteria may not be satisfied
if there is
an interruption
of the cycle, power failure or if the
incoming
water temperature
is below 120°F
(49°C).
To turn offthe
SANITIZE
option, press the pad a
second time. The light above the pad will turn off.
Heated Dry
The HEATED
DRY option in combination
with
rinse aid will enhance
drying
performance.
HEATED
DRY option is available
on all cycles
except
ECO WASH & RINSE ONLY.
Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing
down.
Failure to do so may resuIt in injury.
Be sure nothing
protrudes
through
bottom of
basket or rack to block the spray arm.
Factors
Affecting
Performance
Water
Pressure
The hot water line to dishwasher
must provide
water pressure
between
20 and 120 psi.
Low water pressure
may occur when laundry
or
showers
are in operation.
Wait until water use is
reduced
before starting
dishwasher.
HWoate r Temperature
....
t water is neeaed
for eest disnwasning
aria
drying
results. Water entering
dishwasher
should
be at least 120°F (49°C) to give satisfactory
results.
To check water temperature
entering
dishwasher:
Turn on hot water faucet
nearest
dishwasher
for several
minutes
to clear cool water from
pipes.
Hold a candy or meat thermometer
in stream of
water to check the temperature.
If temperature
is below
120°F (49°C), have a
qualified
person raise the hot water heater
thermostat
setting.
Important:
Before
starting
a cycle, run hot
water at the tap to clear cool
water from pipe.
A HEATED
DRY
option
in combination
with
rinse
aid will enhance
drying
performance.
The energy
required
to use these
options
costs pennies
per cycle.
You may choose
to
select
the option;
however
you will have items
in your dish load that will not be completely
dry
at the end of the cycle.
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