Part No. 6 920181 A
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Consumer Affairs Department
Amana Appliances
2800 - 220th Trail
Amana, Iowa 52204
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What You Need to Know about Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating dishwasher.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
!DANGER
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
!WARNING
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
!CAUTION
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
!WARNING
To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using your dishwasher, follow these basic precautions:
1.Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
2.Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
3.Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before attempting to service.
4.To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and back must be enclosed and the front panels must be attached before electrical power is applied to the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instructions for proper grounding procedures.
5.Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
6.Children should never be permitted to operate, or play in, with, or around this dishwsher.
7.To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to be washed, sharp or pointed items should be located with the handles up. Also, load sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal.
8.Be careful not to touch the heating element on the bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a cycle. It may be hot.
9.Use only detergents and rinse additives designed for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in your dishwasher. Keep these products out of reach of children.
10.Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
11.Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot-water system has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
12.Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.
13.Do not tamper with controls.
14.To prevent accidental child entrapment and suffocation risk, always remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.
15.Use caution when unloading the dishwasher. Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle has completed.
Proper disposal of your appliance:
Important: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous—even if they sit "just for a few days". If you are getting rid of your old appliance:
•Remove dishwasher door completely from unit.
•Keep shelves or racks in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Washing the Dishes
1. Prepare dishes for washing
•Scrape off bones or large food particles. Remove excessive quantities of greasy/oily substances.
•Scrape or soak items with burnt on foods as they require more energy than the rest of the load to clean.
•Scrape off tomato based food soils.
•If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is
empty before starting the dishwasher. This allows proper draining.
• Mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon and other acidic foods can cause rust or discoloration on stainless steel. Rinse these pieces as soon as possible.
•Starch from foods like potatoes, pasta, rice and oatmeal require more energy to clean than the rest of the load.
2. Load lower rack
To ensure best cleaning:
• Place all items in the racks so they are separated and facing the center of the racks.
• Wedge flat, lightweight items next to the silverware basket or along the sides and back of the racks.
• Load items so they do not rest over the wash tower located in the center of the lower rack.
• Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
• Large items may be placed in any convenient location in this rack.
• Keep soiled surfaces facing the center of the rack.
• The back of this rack accommodates a row of dinner plates or two rows of smaller plates. Serving bowls and large pans fit across the front of the rack or on the left side.
3. Load upper rack
• This rack is designed to hold glasses, cups, small plates, bowls, cookware, etc.
• Small plates or bowls should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing the center of the rack.
• The twin shelf (select models) on the right side of the upper rack folds up or down. Fold it down to hold long-handled knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like cups or juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like bowls, plates, etc.
• Place glasses in any row of the upper rack for proper cleaning and rinsing. Do not load glasses over tines.
•Upper rack can be removed when tall or oversized items need to be loaded into the lower rack.
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Washing the Dishes (cont'd)
4. Load Silverware Basket
•For best cleaning results, prevent items from nesting together by placing
some items in the basket with handles up and some with handles down.
• Load knives, handles up, through the slots in the covered section when closed (select models).
• Be sure that thin, finely pointed items do not extend through the basket. This could block the lower wash arm.
• Small, lightweight items like baby spoons and plastic measuring spoons should be placed in the covered section (select models) of the basket for washing.
5. Check rinse aid dispenser
Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the dishwasher interior.
6. Add dishwashing detergent
Use detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool, dry place (not under the sink).
7. Run hot water & check food disposer
Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water faucet and let it run until the water is hot. This assures that the initial fill of water is hot.
If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher.
8. Select wash cycle
After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, set the control knob to the desired cycle and press the appropriate buttons.
9. Close door
Press the door until it latches. The cycle will begin with a drain prior to a fill.
Forget something?
For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early in the cycle.
1.Unlatch the door.
2.Wait for the water circulation to stop.
3.Open the door and add the item.
4.Close and latch the door.
5.The cycle resumes automatically.
! CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury when opening dishwasher door during a cycle, wait a few seconds to allow cold air to slowly expand inside dishwasher. Dishwasher may be hot.
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Custom Features
If These Features are Different from Yours
These features are intended to show the variety that is available
in the product line. If your dishwasher does not have all the options that are shown, it is not a mistake. The information provided applies to several of the models in the product line.
Delay/Hours
The Delay/Hours option can be used to automatically start the cycle at a later time, such as during off-peak hours for reduced energy cost or to reduce daytime heat buildup in the home.
To set up a delay:
1.Select the appropriate options for the load.
2.Turn knob to the amount of hours to delay the cycle.
3.The Delay/Start indicator light will remain lit until the delay time has counted down.
4.The cycle will automatically start as soon as the delay time expires.
Indicator Lights
The WATER HEATING PAUSE indicator light (some models) illuminates when the cycle is being extended to heat the water to the proper temperature.
The DELAY START indicator light glows when the dishwasher is set for a delay start.
High Temp Wash
High Temp Wash checks the main wash and final rinse water temperatures and will extend the heating and water circulation until proper water temperature is reached. Select High Temp Wash to ensure proper water temperature for activating detergent and dissolving greasy foods.
High Temp Rinse
High Temp Rinse provides a water temperature check early in the main wash and also in the final rinse of the cycle. If necessary, the heating element turns on and the cycle extends until the water is heated to the proper temperature. Select High Temp Rinse for best results when washing loads with tough food soils.
Dishwasher Wash Cycles
NOTE: Not all cycles available on all models
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Wash Cycle |
Pot/Soil Type |
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Washes/Rinses |
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Pots & Pans |
For heavily soiled dishes, pots and pans. |
10.0 gallons |
3 prewashes, main wash, purge, |
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Normal Wash |
For normally soiled dishes. |
8.0 gallons |
2 prewashes, main wash, purge, |
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rinse |
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Light Wash |
For lightly soiled dishes. |
6.0 gallons |
Prewash, main wash, purge, rinse |
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Rinse Only |
For rinsing dishes waiting for a full load. |
2.0 gallons |
Rinse, off |
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Water, Detergents and Rinse Aids
How Much Detergent to Use
Too little detergent results in poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor drying. Too much detergent can cause permanent etching/cloudiness.
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic dishwasher. Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc.,) will cause oversudsing. Be sure to use fresh detergent and store it in a cool, dry place (not under the sink). The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness measured in grains per gallon* (gpg) and the amount of soil on the dishes. Generally detergent amounts should be increased for harder water and heavier soil. Refer to the following chart for detergent usage recommendations.
If the water hardness is 13 gpg or harder, it is difficult to achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution is a mechanical water softener to improve water quality, detergent effectiveness, and to protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water deposits may cause.
Rinse Aids
Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the dishwasher interior.
A liquid rinse aid dispenser automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid into the final rinse portion of each cycle.
To fill the dispenser, turn the cap counterclockwise to open. Pour the rinse aid into the reservoir. Replace the cap and be sure it is securely in place before closing the dishwasher door. Check the dispenser monthly and refill as needed.
Water Hardness* |
Soil Residue |
Detergent amount** |
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Light Soil |
5 |
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Soft |
Normal Soil |
6 |
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8 |
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Light Soil |
7 |
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Medium |
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8 |
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Heavy Soil |
10 |
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Light Soil |
9 |
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Heavy Soil |
12 |
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*Your local water utility or state university extension service can tell you
the degree of water hardness in your area.
**Add recommended amount of detergent to both compartments for Pots and Pans or Normal wash cycles, and to the main cup only for the Light wash cycle.
Hot
Water
For best results, the incoming water
temperature should be 120–140°F. Check the water temperature by turning on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and letting it run into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If it is below 120°F have a qualified person raise the water heater setting.
If the outside temperature is unusually low, or if your water travels a long distance from the water heater to the dishwasher, you may want to turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. This assures that the initial fill of water is hot.
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Dishwashing Recommendations
Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. If you have any doubts about an item, check with the manufacturer.
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Aluminum |
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Yes, except anodized |
High water temperature and detergents may affect finish. |
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Cast Iron |
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No |
Seasoning will be removed, iron will rust. |
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China or |
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No, if antique or |
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Antique, hand- |
Stoneware |
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hand-painted |
painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor. |
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Crystal |
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No, if antique or |
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Some types of |
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leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings. |
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Furnace Filters |
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Not recommended |
May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior. |
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Glass |
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Yes |
Milkglass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washings. |
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Gold-Plated |
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No |
Will discolor. |
Flatware |
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Pewter, Tin |
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No |
Not considered dishwasher safe. |
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Plastics |
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Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in |
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Yes, top rack |
their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Disposable |
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plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason. |
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Stainless Steel |
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Yes |
Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with foods |
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Sterling silver |
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No, if has commercial |
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse Only |
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Silver plate |
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or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish. Commercial |
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‘darkening’ may be removed by detergent. |
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Wooden Item |
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No |
Wood may warp, crack or discolor. |
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Removing the Upper Rack
The upper rack can be removed when tall or oversized items need to be loaded into the lower rack.
NOTE: Avoid resting items over the center wash tower.
To remove:
• Roll the upper rack 1/3 to 1/2 of the way out.
• Remove the plastic rack stop from the end of each track. To remove each plastic rack stop, push inward (toward the rack) on the ridged area of the
rack stop. The rack stop will snap open and can be easily removed by pulling straight out. Take care to support the track while removing rack stops.
• Roll the rack all the way out of the track and remove from the dishwasher.
• Reverse the above procedure to replace the upper rack into the dishwasher.
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