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Before Using Your Dishwasher
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector
in terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements.
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Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve.
Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See “Storing
Your Dishwasher” in the “Dishwasher Care” section for winter
storage information.
Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the
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weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.
Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such
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as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing. See
Installation Instructions for complete information.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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This manual covers several different models. The dishwasher you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed
below.
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1. Third level wash (on some
models)
2. Extra-capacity fold-down
shelves (on some models)
3. Water inlet opening
4. Bottom rack
5. Rack bumper
6. Heating element
7. Vent
8. Top Rack
9. Spray tower and protector
10. Model and serial number label
11. Silverware basket
12. Spray arm
13. Overfill protection float
14. Detergent dispensers
15. Rinse aid dispenser
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(Rocker switch models)
(7-button models)
Control Panels
START-UP GUIDE
Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials.
Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important
safety information and useful operating tips.
Using Your New Dishwasher
1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones)
from dishes.
2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Dishwasher Loading.”)
Make sure nothing prevents the spray arm(s) from spinning
freely.
3. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Add rinse
aid if needed. (See “Dishwasher Use.”)
4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run
hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water
is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.”) Turn off water.
5. Select the desired cycle. (See “Dishwasher Use.”)
6. Select the desired option. (See "Option Selections.")
OR
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Stopping Your Dishwasher
You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle.
1. Open the door slightly.
2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the door all
the way, if needed.
3. Close the door to continue the cycle.
OR
1. Turn the Cycle Control knob slowly clockwise until you hear
water draining. Let the dishwasher drain completely.
2. Open the door.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
DISHWASHER LOADING
Loading Suggestions
■ Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard
items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes
before putting them in the dishwasher.
NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and egg shells
enter the wash system, you might hear chopping, grinding,
crunching, or buzzing sounds. These sounds are normal. Do
not let metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get into the
wash system. Damage can occur.
■ Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the spray (down or
inward). It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled
surfaces.
■ Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if
possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all
surfaces.
Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,
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etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation.
Run a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to
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wash them soon. Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and
cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry
over a period of time.
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:
Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks.
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Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,
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etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of
the spray arm.
Load dishes so they do not touch one another.
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NOTE: For built-in models, keep sink drain plugs closed during
dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.
Loading the Top Rack
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items.
(See recommended loading patterns shown.)
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the
drawings shown.
Do not cover third level wash (on some models). See arrow.
Cup and glass load
Mixed load
■ Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and
draining.
Load glasses and cups in top rack only. The bottom rack is
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not designed for glasses and cups. Damage can occur.
Place cups and glasses in the rows between prongs. Placing
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them over the prongs can lead to breakage.
To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.
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China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each
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other during dishwasher operation. Damage can occur.
Wedge lightweight items against one another or overlap them
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with heavier dishes.
Load plastic items securely in the top rack only. Wash only
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plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the
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top rack. Load bowls in the center section for best stability.
Extra-capacity fold-down shelves
(on some models)
Fold down the extra shelf on the top rack to hold additional cups,
or long items such as utensils and spatulas.
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Loading the Bottom Rack
The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and
utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded
with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See
recommended loading patterns shown.)
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the
drawings shown.
Do not cover spray tower. See arrow.
Loading the Silverware Basket
Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take
the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks
to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware.
Style 1
(on some models)
Mixed load
Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom
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rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are
secured in place.
■ Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines and facing
inward to the spray.
■ Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.
Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety
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of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls
securely between the rows of tines. Do not nest bowls
because the spray will not reach all surfaces.
Utensil load
Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the
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sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the
water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser and
silverware basket.
Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.
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Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation
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of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely.
Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of
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the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet
opening.
NOTE: If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading or
cleaning, replace it with the bumpers in front.
Style 2
(on some models)
Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up
and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested
items.
Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless
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steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each
other during washing.
Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices,
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etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. Run a rinse cycle if you do
not have a full load to wash immediately.
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DISHWASHER USE
Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section
empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door.
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1. Cover
2. Main wash section
3. Cover latch
4. Pre-wash section
The Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the
dishwasher during the main wash. (See the “Cycle Selection
Chart.”)
■ Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents
can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the
dishwasher and reduce washing performance.
■ Add detergent just before starting a cycle.
■ Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh
automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.
NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.
Filling the dispenser
1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing
the Cover latch.
2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How Much
Detergent to Use.”
3. Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre-Wash
section if needed.
It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing
detergent.
NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the
covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle Selection
Chart” for more details.
How much detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of
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your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little,
dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out
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your water’s hardness by asking your local water department,
water softener company, or county extension agent.
Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different
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amounts of phosphorus for softening water. If you have hard
water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of less
than 8.7%, you might need to use more detergent, or use a
detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8.7%.
2.3.
4.
Where to fill
Top of 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
Top of 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
Top of 1st step (1 tb or 15 g)
Water HardnessAmount of Detergent
Soft to Medium
Hard Water
0 to 6 grains per
gallon
Medium to Hard
Water
7 to 12 grains per
gallon
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent.
Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered
detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid
dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent.
For normally soiled loads
■ Fill the Main Wash section to the
top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
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top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
if needed
NOTE: Add only 1 tb or 15 g of
detergent to both sections if dishes
are pre-rinsed or the water is very
soft (0 to 2 grains per gallon).
For heavily soiled loads
■ Fill the Main Wash section to the
top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
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top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
For normally soiled and
heavily soiled loads
Fill the Main Wash section to the
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top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
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top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
if needed
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Rinse Aid Dispenser
Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as
spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to
drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small
amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is
designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type.
Checking the dispenser
Check the center of the Fill Indicator cap. Clear means it needs
filling.
OR
Or you can remove the Fill Indicator cap. If an “E” is visible, the
dispenser is empty.
Filling the dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser holds 6 oz (175 mL) of rinse aid. Under
normal conditions, this will last for about three months. You do
not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep
it full, but be careful not to overfill it.
Make sure the dishwasher door is completely open.
1.
Remove the Fill Indicator cap.
2.
Add rinse aid. Fill to the smallest opening in the lower part of
3.
the dispenser. Overfilling can cause the rinse aid to leak out,
and could cause oversudsing.
Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.
4.
Replace the Fill Indicator cap. Close tightly.
5.
If the water temperature at the faucet is below 120°F (49°C),
4.
have a qualified person raise the water heater’s thermostat
setting.
■ To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before
putting them into the dishwasher.
Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible.
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These cycles use less hot water and energy than the Normal
cycle.
■ Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher
during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding
heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.
During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This
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reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.
■ Use the energy-saving dry option whenever possible. Allow
longer drying times (overnight) when using these options. Use
a rinse aid to improve drying.
Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse
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portion of the cycle only when needed.
Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after
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meals until the dishwasher is full.
■ If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want
to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of
the softener, as this may contribute to poor wash
performance.
Cycle Selection Chart
Select the wash cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the
cycles start and stop as the Cycle Control knob passes each
cycle mark. This is normal and does not hurt the dishwasher. If
you prefer, you can set the Cycle Control knob with the door
unlatched.
Use the No Heat Dry option with the Rinse Only cycle.
NOTE:
Models with a rocker switch:
Turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle.
Models with 7 buttons:
Press the desired cycle. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the
desired cycle. To use Rinse Only, press any cycle and turn the
Cycle Control knob to RINSE ONLY.
Dishwasher Efficiency Tips
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent.
Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry
spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least
120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as
well if the water temperature is too low.
To check water temperature
Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at
1.
least 1 minute.
Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring
2.
cup.
Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is
3.
running into the cup.
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A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle. Your model may have
some or all of the cycles shown.
Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.
Cycle time includes dry time.
Pre-
Rinse RinseMain
Wash
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Use this cycle for hard-toclean, heavily-soiled pots,
pans, casseroles, and
regular tableware.
RinseFinal
Wash
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Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
Rinse
DryTime
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Water
(min)
Usage
(gal/L)
988.6/32.7
Use this cycle for loads
with heavy food soil.
Pre-
Rinse RinseMain
Wash
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Wash
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Use this cycle for loads
with normal amounts of
(The energy-usage label is
based on this cycle.)
Pre-
Rinse RinseMain
Wash
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Wash
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Use this cycle for prerinsed or lightly soiled
loads.
Pre-
Rinse RinseMain
Wash
Wash
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RinseFinal
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RinseFinal
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RinseFinal
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Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
Rinse
DryTime
●●
●
●●
●●
Use both
detergent
dispenser
sections.
Rinse
DryTime
●●
●
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●●
Use
covered
detergent
dispenser
section.
Rinse
DryTime
●●
●
●●
●●
Water
(min)
Usage
(gal/L)
988.6/32.7
Water
(min)
Usage
(gal/L)
907.2/27.2
Water
(min)
Usage
(gal/L)
855.7/21.8
Canceling a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle at any time.
1. Turn the Cycle Control knob slowly clockwise until you hear
water draining. Let the dishwasher drain completely.
2. Open the door.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
Changing a Cycle or Setting
If your dishwasher has more than one wash cycle, you can
change a cycle anytime during a cycle.
1. Lift the door latch to stop the cycle.
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise.
3. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly
for the new cycle.
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Control knob can cause the covered
Detergent Dispenser section to open and release the
detergent. Check the covered section if the cycle uses
detergent in both sections.
4. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher starts a
new cycle.
Adding Items During a Cycle
You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts, or the
Cycle Control knob reaches Light Wash.
1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying
action to stop before opening the door.
2. Open the door and add the item.
3. Close the door, but do not latch it. Wait 30 seconds for the air
in the dishwasher to warm up. This reduces the amount of
moisture escaping from the vent when restarting a cycle.
4. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher resumes
the cycle.
Option Selections
You can change an option anytime before the selected option
begins. For example, you can press an unheated drying option
any time before drying begins.
Wash
Pre-
Rinse RinseMain
Use this cycle for rinsing
dishes, glasses, and
silverware that will not be
washed right away.
RinseFinal
Wash
●
Rinse
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Do not use
detergent
with this
cycle.
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DryTime
(min)
202.9/10.9
Water
Usage
(gal/L)
No Heat Dry
Select this energy-saving option to dry without heat. No Heat
drying is useful when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may
be sensitive to high temperatures.
The dishes take longer to dry and some spotting can occur. For
best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items (such as plastics)
may need towel drying.
NOTE: Rinse Only automatically uses this option. No Heat Dry is
an option with all other cycles.
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