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IMPORTAHT SAFETY IHSTRU(TIOHS RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, wORDS, LABELS WHATYou NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS warning and Important Safety InstnJctlonsappeanngin this WARNI_. uns_ pr_3_s wt_ COULDmsul manualare not meant to cover all possibleconditions and situahonsthat may occur. Commonsense, caution, and care must be exercisedwhentnstalling, maintaining,or operatingthe dishwasher Always contact your dealer, distributor, s ervice agent, or...
LOADING GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDED LOADING BEFORE YOU S TART (Rackfeaturesvat/by model) >- Itemscanbecentered behind a single Don'tprednse.Simplyscrapeoff any lineor loaded at an angleto maximize Forbestdishwashingresults follow these bonesor largefoodparticles, >- If connected to a foodwastedisposer, guidelines t o determinethe bestarrange- space.
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LOADING (CONTINUED) MIDDLE RACK 1 sauceris loaded behind dinnerplates. Positioning t he Fold-Away"Tines(select models) fiat in front or back of the silverwarebasket providesconvenient 10 Place Settings loadingspacefor large, bulkyitemslike A varietyof items suchas cups,glasses, casseroledishes, w aterpitchers, potsand dinnerplates, m ixing bowls, p ots and pans pansor mixing bowls.
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ADJUSTABLE R_(K (select models) To lowerthe reck: < >" Pullthe rackfullyout. >- Placehandsoneachadjuster. >- Pressdownonthe topbluebutton and push down (the button will slide towards the centeroftherack). >- The reckwillcometo a stop whenit is in position. To raisethe reck: The Adjustable Upper Rack (select models)andAdjustableMiddleRackcan >- Pullthe rackfullyout.
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DISHWAStilH5 ESSEHTIALS HOT W ATER Tocheckthe incoming w atertemperature, Beforestarting the dishwasher, turnon the turnon the hot waterfaucetnearestthe hot water faucet and let it run untilthe wateris hot.Thisassures thatthe initialfill dishwasher andletitrunintoa glassinthe For optimal cleaning and drying of wateris hot. sink.
CONTROLS AT AGLANCE NORMALWASH CYCLES AND WATER USAGE RINSE ONLY Medium cycle for average food soils. Rinsesdishesbeing helduntilthere is a AUTOCLEAN Depending on the numberof fills, water fullload.Controls odors.2 gallons, usagerangesfrom 4 to 8 gallons. Manufacturer's recommended cyde choice forall day-tc-day sailtypes. LIGHTWASH Normal dishloads vary from day to day.
CONTROLS AT AGLANCE (CONTINUED) TOCANCEL A DELAY: 4. As soonas theSTART/Cancel p ad is DELAY pressed, t heflashing willstopand the When the delay is counting down,press delay time will begincounting down. the Delay pad again. The indicator l ight The Delay option can be used to The Delay indicator willremainlit until will go out and the cycle will start or automatically s tartthecycleat a latertime...
PECIAL CARE ITEMS Mosttableware,cookware andflatware can safelybe washedin yourdishwasher. Checkwiththe manufacturer. Speciat Material Di_r Safe? Infon'natifon Aluminum Yes,except a nedtzed High watertemperature anddetergents mayaffect f lmsh. CastIron Seasoning vailberemoved, andtrenvail r est. China/Stoneware No,_fantique o r hand-painted Always check m anufacturer's recunmeedaPon before w ashing Anhque, hand-painted orover- the-glaze p ettems mayfade Gold leafmayd_scelor Crystal...
BEFORE YOU C ALL CHECK THESE POINTS TO HELP SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY. Dishwasher Will Not Fill: Press theSTART/Cancel padtostart t hedishwasher Besure door islatched securely Besure thewater isturned on. Check thatthepodis propedy selected f ora cycle Allow braetopause before f ilhng Check your home's c _rcutt breaker orfusebox Check inlet h ose fora kink.
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Glasses Are Cloudy/Spot2ed: • Select E xtra Rinse (select m odels) • Check water t emperature Incoming watershould be120 +-140 ° F (49-60 +C). • AJways usea rinse md • Confirm thatthecloudiness isremovable bysoaking t hertemmwhite vinegar forapproxtmately 5 minutes.If removed, theproblem isdue tohardwaterAdjust detergent amount being used tomatch waterhardness (pg 5).
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