Amana ADW850EAB, ADW850EAC, ADW850EAS, ADW850EAW Quick Reference Guide

Quick Start Reference Guide

Covering model ADW850EA

Refer to Owners Manual for safety statements.

Read Owners 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. Close dishwasher door.

6. Select desired wash cycle.

7. Select desired energy options.

8. Run hot water from nearby faucet and check food disposer.

9. Press ST AR T/CANCEL pad to begin washing.

ADW850EA Wash Cycles (Normal Soil Loads)

Wash C ycle

Pots & Pans

For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried on or baked on soil.

Normal W ash

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.

Saver Cycle

For dishes and silverware that are only slightly soiled or that have been pre-rinsed, but uses less hot water than

Rinse/Hold

Fo r rin s ing dishe s th a t w ill b e washed later.

Delay Start

Light Wash

Cycle Time

(minutes)

1 to 9 hours

115

Nominal

Water Used Selection Procedure Wash sequ ence

9.7 gallons

(36.7 liters)

7.3 gallons

(27.6 liters)

6.1 gallons

(23.1 liters)

3.7 gallons (14 liters)

2.5 gallons

(9.5 liters )

DELAY START

Press before the delay expires, press START/CANCEL pad. Display will sh ow the amount of time selected for the delay start.

SANITIZE and Wash Boost are automatically included in cycle.

POTS AND PANS

Press

Select any desired option.

NORMAL WASH

Press

Select any desired option.

LIGHT WASH

Press

SANITIZE is not available during Saver Cycle.

SAVER CYCLE

Press

Do not use detergent. Press RINSE/HOLD pad.

pad once for each hour delay. To begin a wash cycle

pad.

Wash, rinse, rinse, wash, rinse, rinse, rinse, rinse, dry

Wash, rinse, rinse, wash, rinse, rinse, dry

Rinse, rinse, rinse, wash, rinse, dry

Rinse, wash, rinse, dry

Rinse, rinse

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Quick Start Reference Guide

Covering model ADW850EA

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. Y our 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.

ADW850EA Energy Options

Option Selection Procedure Description

Wash Boost

Heats water for main wash cycle to

approximately 140°F (60°C).

SANITIZE

Heats water on final rinse to

approximately 150°F (65°C).

Heated Dry

Heating element is on during drying cycle,

reducing drying time.

Press WASH BOOST pad. Press WASH BOOST pad again to turn off

WASH BOOST option.

Press SANITIZE pad. Press SANITIZE pad again to turn off

SANITIZE option. This is the default option for the

dishwasher. No pad needs to be pressed to activate this option.

Press NO HEAT DRY pad to turn off option.

Rinse Aid

Using a paper towel, apply rinse aid to the inside top and inside walls of dishwasher . This aids in drying

effectiv eness. Water will not 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.

Delays timer advancement until proper water temperature is reached.

Proper water temperature helps detergent activate to remove food, grease and soil from dishes.

Water temperature is increased and maintained during final rinse for sanitizing dishes, silverware and utensils.

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.

No Heat Dry

Reduces energy costs by not using

heating element during drying cycle.

Press NO HEAT DRY pad. Press NO HEAT DRY pad again to turn

off option.

Dishes air dry after completion of wash cycle.