Refer to Owners Manual for safety statements.
Read Owners Manual thoroughly before operating dishwasher.
To begin a wash cycle:
1. Remove heavy or excess soil from
dishes.
2. Load bottom rack, top rack, and
silverware basket.
3. Check rinse aid dispenser.
Refill if necessary .
4. Add dishwashing detergent and
close dispenser door.
5. Select desired energy options.
6. Run hot water from nearby faucet
and make sure food disposer is
empty .
7. Select wash cycle by turning dial.
8. Close dishwasher door and latch
securely . Dishwasher begins
automatically .
Quick Start Reference Guide
Covering model ADW550RA
ADW550RA Wash Cycles
Wash Cycle
Pots & Pans
For pots, pans, casseroles and
dinnerware with dried on or
baked on soil.
Normal Wash
For dishes and silverware with
regular soil or food residue.
Light Wash
For dishes and silverware that
are only slightly soiled or that
have been pre-rinsed.
Rinse/Hold
For rinsing dishes that will be
washed later.
Plate Warmer
For warming dishes and serving
plates before serving hot foods.
Delay Hours
Delays
cycle for up to 6 hours.
POTS AND PANS
wash
Cycle Time
(minutes)
87
81
74
12
14 None
6 hours
maximum
Nominal
Water Used Selection Procedure Wash sequence
7.2 gallons
(27.3 liters)
6 gallons
(22.7 liters)
4.8 gallons
(18.2 liters)
1.2 gallons
(4.5 liters)
7.2 gallons
(27.3 liters)
Select any desired option.
Turn dial to
Select any desired option.
Turn dial to
Select any desired option.
Turn dial to
Do not use detergent.
Select AIR DRY option.
Turn dial to
Load clean plates and dishes to
be warmed.
Turn dial to
Select HEATED DRY option.
Select any desired option.
Turn dial to
delay before wash cycle.
POTS AND PANS.
NORMAL WASH.
LIGHT WASH.
RINSE/HOLD.
PLATE WARMER.
DELAY HOURS
for desired amount of time
Wash, rinse, rinse,
wash, rinse, rinse, dry.
Wash, rinse, wash,
rinse, rinse, dry.
Rinse, wash, rinse,
rinse, dry.
Rinse.
Hot dry.
Sheet number 154382201
Part No.12422810
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