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Select Options (Continued)
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Steam (Prewash)
For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils . This option MUST be selected PRIOR to
(on some models) starting the sycle . The Steam option adds approximately 30 minutes to the cycle time . This option is
available with all cycles except Rinse only .
Wash
Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack . This will
Zones
shorten the cycle time and conserve energy . This option can be used when there is only half a
(on some models) load of dishes .
Delay
Delays the start of a wash cycle up to 8 to 12 hours depending on model . Touch Delay Hours, touch to select
Hours
the number of hours, then touch Start one time to begin countdown . Dishwasher will start once allotted time
(on some models) has expired .
Control
You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made . You can also lock the controls
Lock
after you have started a cycle to prevent uninterrupted cycle changes . For example, children cannot
accidentally start the dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected .
To LOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, touch and hold the Heated Dry pad for 3 seconds or touch
and hold the Steam and Wash Temp pads at the same time for 3 seconds . The light will turn on to indicate the control is
locked.
To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, touch and hold the Heated Dry pad for 3 second or
touch and and hold the Steam and Wash Temp pads at the same time for 3 seconds . The light will turn off to indicate
the control is unlocked .
Start Dishwasher
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Start
Door can be open to start the cycle and select desired options . Touch the Start pad one time to begin
the cycle . Close the door to start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown . The wash cycle will
begin shortly after closing door . If the door is open, the illuminated lights will turn off if a pad is not
touched within two minutes . To activate the display, close and open the door or touch any pad .
Interrupt
To interrupt or pause a dish cycle, open the door . Opening the door will cause the wash cycle to
Pause
or pause . The dishwasher will beep every minute to remind you to close the door . To restart or resume
the cycle, touch Start, and close the door .
Cancel
To cancel a wash cycle, touch and hold the Start pad for 3 seconds and close door . The dishwasher
will drain, emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will turn OFF .
Cycle Completion
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Sanitized
Displayed at the end of the cycle when Wash Temp Sani (Sanitize) has been selected and the dishwasher
has met the requirements for sanitization . See Wash Temp Sani above, for complete cycle description .
Opening the door or touching any key while the door is closed will turn off the light .
Clean
Displayed when a wash cycle is complete . The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are clean .
Opening the door or touching any key while the door is closed will turn the light off .
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