Master Clean
5000
Dishwasher
Use and Care
Manual
Read this manual carefully and keep it
handy to help you operate and maintain
your new dishwasher properly.
Table of Contents
Important Safety instructions... .2
Operating the Dishwasher.
Checking Water Temperature... 4
Using a Rinse Agent
Choosing Detergent
Preparing Dishes for Washing
Dishwasher-Safe items
Lx>ading the Dishwasher
Loading the Top Rack
Loading the Bottom Rack
Maintenance and Cleaning
Changing Front Color Panels
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... .10-12
Warranty
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Record in the space below the model,
manufacturing (Mfg.) and serial
numbers from the nameplate, which is
located at the front of the left inside wall
of the dishwasher.
Model No.______________________
Mfg. No.
Serial No
Date installed
Sold By________________________
Retain your sales receipt for proof of
purchase should warranty questions
arise. The receipt is required for warran
ty service. Complete the registration
card that came with the dishwasher and
return the card to Amana Refrigeration,
Inc.
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How to operate
your dishwasher
• Load your dishwasher and add
detergent. See loading instructions
on pages 7-8. (Be sure the Cycle
Indicator Dial is at the OFF posi
tion before adding detergent.)
Q Close door and move latch to
extreme right.
m Select drying option
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HEATED DRY. Turns the drying
heater on for fast drying. Adds 31
minutes to wash cycle time.
Available on all wash cycles ex
cept Rinse & Hold.
NATURAL DRY (no-heat drying).
Saves energy because the drying
cycle does not operate. Dishes dry
naturally over a longer period,
such as overnight. Available on all
wash cycles.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycle is complete to reduce the
drying time.
Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 7% for Nor
mal Cycle.
Estimated yearly savings, depend
ing on your local electrical rates,
are as follows;
Electric Rate
(per Kwh)
Estimated
Yearly Savings $5.11
$ .05 $ .08
$ .11
$8.18 $11.25
B Select the cycle option.
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A PANS WASH WASH HOLD
CYCLE SELECTOR
• POTS & PANS—
For items such as pots, pans and
casseroles with dried-on or bakedon soils. Everyday dishes may be
included.
It is important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 7-8.
NORMAL WASH—
For loads of everyday dishes,
glasses and cookware with
medium soils. Designed to yield
high performance on normal loads.
LIGHT WASH—
For most loads of everyday dishes,
with light soils or soils that have
not dried on. It saves hot water
over the higher performance
cycles.
RINSE & HOLD—
For rinsing partial loads which will
be washed later. Do not use
detergent.
WASH
CYCLES
Pot & Pans
Normal Wash 11.4
Light Wash 9.5
Rinse & Hold 3.8
Clicking Sounds You May Hear:
• Soft food dispenser shredding action
• Drain valve opening to pump water out
• Timer control as cycle progresses
• Detergent cup opening
Water Use
Gallons
(Approx.)
11.4
Wash/
Rinse
Wash/
Rinse
Wash/
Rinse
Rinse Rinse
□ Start the dishwasher.
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher.
Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator
Dial to the ON position to start the
cycle. You will hear the motor
start.
Dishwasher will complete the cycle
sequence automatically and the
dial will advance to the OFF
position.
WATER TEMP BOOST LIGHT
Your dishwasher is equipped with
a system to assure proper water
temperature for good cleaning.
During the wash cycle, a heater is
energized to maintain hot water. If
the hot water is not at the proper
temperature at the end of the
wash cycle, washing and water
heating continue until the correct
water temperature is reached, or
up to 18 additional minutes in the
main wash cycle. During the
temperature boost period, the in
dicator light will be energized.
Wash
Cycle Sequence
Rinse Rinse Wash
Rinse Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse 43*
Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse
You will See Water Vapor:
• Through the vent next to the door
latch when water is pumped out
• Through the vent next to the door latch
during drying operations
Rinse Rinse 63*
Cycle Time
(approx,
minutes)
43*
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’These cycle times may be increased up to 18 minutes if necessary for the dishwasher to heat the
water to proper temperature for good washability. The water temp boost light will be energized during
this period.