3
Quick Steps
Dishwasher Use
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove
leftover food, bones,
toothpicks and other hard
items from the dishes.
Remove labels from
containers before
washing.
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Make sure that when the dishwasher drawer is closed no items
are blocking the detergent dispenser.
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Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
drying results.
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Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
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Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the rack. Wash only
plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
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To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
load items are secured in the racks.
Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse
cycle. Do not use detergent.
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Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
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Fresh automatic
dishwasher detergent
results in better cleaning.
Store tightly closed
detergent container in a
cool, dry place.
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The amount of detergent to use depends on:
How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads
require more detergent.
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
[typical water softener water and some city water]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[well water and some city water]
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Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
level shown, if needed.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for
standard powdered detergent.
Follow instructions on the
package when using other
dishwasher detergent.
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Powdered detergent is recommended for use in the drawer
dishwasher.
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When using gel of powder packets/tablets, it is recommended
that the dispenser lid not be closed to allow the detergents to
dissolve properly from the beginning of the cycle.
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Prepare and load
dishwasher.
3
Select a cycle and option.
2
Add detergent
for cleaning and
rinse aid for
drying.
4
Start dishwasher.
STEP 1
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Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
spinning freely. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
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When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing down and avoid “nesting” as
shown.
STEP 2
A. Pre-Wash section
B. Main Wash section
C. Cover latch
A
B
C
Soft Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
Main Wash
Pre-Wash
