Dishwasher Efficiency Tips; Cycle Selection Charts - Magic Chef CDB4000 Use & Care Manual

Hotwater d issolves andactivates thedishwashing detergent.
Hot w ater a lso dissolves grease o ndishes a ndhelps glasses dry
spot-free. For b est d ishwashing results, water s hould b e120°F
(49°C) asitenters t hedishwasher. Loads m ay notwash aswell i f
thewater t emperature istoolow. W ater thatistoohotcanmake
some soils harder toremove andcause c ertain d etergent
ingredients nottofunction. Ifyour w ater h eater islocated f arfrom
thedishwasher, itmay benecessary torunthehotwater a tthe
faucet closest tothedishwasher tominimize theamount ofcold
water i nthewater l ine.
To check water temperature
1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at
least 1 minute.
2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring
cup.
3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is
running into the cup.
Additional efficiency tips
• To save water and 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 energy than a normal
cycle.
• Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher
during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding
heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.
• During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This
reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.
• Use the energy-saving dry option whenever possible. Allow
longer drying times (overnight) when using these options. Use
a rinse aid to improve drying.
• Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse
portion of the cycle only when needed.
• Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after
meals until the dishwasher is full.
If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want
to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of
the softener, since this may contribute to poor wash
performance.
Cyce S®®c on Ch@'Is
Turn the cycle control knob to the desired cycle. If the door is
latched, you will hear the cycles start and stop as the cycle
control knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and does
not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set the cycle
control knob with the door unlatched.
NOTE: Use the energy-saving dry option with the Rinse & Hold
cycle.
A "Q" shows what steps are in each cycle.
Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.
Cycle time includes dry time.
Heavy Wash
Use this cycle for loads with heavy food soil.
Use both detergent dispenser sections.
Wash Rinse Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water
Wash Rinse (min) Usage
(gal/L)
g0 7.2/27.2
Pots & Pans
Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and regular tableware.
Use both detergent dispenser sections.
Wash Rinse Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water
Wash Rinse (min) Usage
(gal/L)
98 8.6/32,7
Normal Wash
Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The
energy-usage label is based on this cycle.)
Use both detergent dispenser sections.
Wash Rinse Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water
Wash Rinse (rain) Usage
(gal/L)
85 5,7/21.8
10