Amana ADW650RAB, ADW650RAC, ADW650RAW Quick Reference Guide
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.
9. When wash cycle is complete,
CLEAN light will glow until knob is
turned to off.
Quick Start Reference Guide
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ADW650RA 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 POTS AND PANS wash
cycle for up to 6 hours.
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 POTS AND PANS.
Select any desired option.
Turn dial to
Select any desired option.
Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
Do not use detergent.
Select AIR DRY option.
Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
Load clean plates and dishes to
be warmed.
Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.
Select HEATED DRY option.
Select any desired option.
Turn dial to DELAY HOURS for desired amount of time
delay before wash cycle.
NORMAL WASH.
Wash, rinse, rinse,
wash, rinse, rinse, dry
Wash, rinse, wash,
rinse, rinse, dry.
Rinse, wash, rinse,
rinse, dry.
Rinse.
Hot dry.
Sheet number 154397501
Part No.12422817
Printed in U.S.A.01/01
Amana Appliances Online http://www.amana.com
2001 Amana Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204
Quick Start Reference Guide
Covering model ADW650RA
How Much Detergent to Use
The amount of detergent to use depends on water hardness and the phosphorus content in the detergent.
Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. The higher the number of grains, the harder the water. The harder the
water, the more detergent needed. Using too little detergent in hard water results in dirty dishes and hard water filming or
spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water results in permanent etching in the dishes. Your local water company, water
softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area.
More detergent may be needed if the phosphorus content is 8.7% or less. The phosphorus content is shown on the
detergent label. Due to environmental concerns, phosphorus use has been reduced, and detergents containing
phosphates are not available in some areas.
Detergent Chart
Water Hardness Grains Amount per Cup
Soft 0 3 grains 2 Teaspoons
Medium 4 8 grains 5 Teaspoons
Hard 9 + 10 Teaspoons (fill level to top)
12 grains and higher is extremely hard water. Detergent alone may not be
enough. A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and
dishwashing performance.
cling to the top or sides, preventing it from
falling onto the dishes as the dishwasher is
opened or emptied. This should be done
before the dishwasher's first use. To add
rinse aid to the dispenser, refer to Detergents
and Rinse Aids in the Owner’ s Manual.
Rinse Aid
Using a paper towel, apply
rinse aid to the inside top and
inside walls of dishwasher .
This aids in drying
effectiveness. W ater will not
Option Selection Procedure Description
Wash Boost
Heats water for main wash cycle to
approximately 140°F (60°C).
Can be used with any cycle except
RINSE/HOLD and PLATE WARMER.
Saver Wash
Dishwasher goes through wash cycle without a
delay to heat water.
SANITIZE
Heats water on final rinse to approximately
150°F (65°C).
Can be used with any cycle except
RINSE/HOLD and PLATE WARMER.
Saver Rinse
Dishwasher goes through rinse cycle without a
delay to heat water.
Heated Dry
Heating element is on during drying cycle,
reducing drying time.
ADW650RA Energy Options
Press WASH BOOST pad.
Press SAVER WASH pad to turn off WASH
BOOST option.
Press SAVER WASH pad.
Press WASH BOOST pad to turn off SAVER
WASH option.
Press SANITIZE pad.
Press SAVER RINSE pad to turn off SANITIZE
option.
Press SAVER RINSE pad.
Press SANITIZE pad to turn off SAVER RINSE
option.
Press HEATED DRY pad.
Press AIR DRY pad to turn off option.
Delays timer advancement until proper water
temperature is reached.
Proper water temperature helps detergent
activate to remove food, grease and soil from
dishes.
No timer delay occurs during wash cycle. Water
used for wash cycle is household hot water
temperature.
Water temperature is increased and maintained
during final rinse for sanitizing dishes,
silverware and utensils.
No timer delay occurs during rinse cycle. Water
used for wash cycle is household hot water
temperature.
Vent opens during drying cycle.
Water vapor may be seen coming from vent
during drying cycle.
Drying option may be changed at any time
during wash cycle.
Air Dry
Reduces energy costs by not using heating
element during drying cycle.
Press AIR DRY pad.
Press HEATED DRY pad to turn off option.
Dishes air dry after completion of wash cycle.
To speed drying process, open door slightly
after wash cycle is complete.
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