Amana W10157794A Dishwasher User Manual


 
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To remove the utensil basket from the door
1. Grasp the silverware basket by the handle.
Slide it toward the top of the door.
2. Lift the basket off the securing knobs.
To replace the utensil basket in the door
1. Set the silverware basket on the securing
knobs.
2. Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until it locks
into place.
Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse
cycle. Do not use detergent.
Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent results in better
cleaning. Store tightly closed
detergent container in a cool,
dry place.
The amount of detergent to use depends on:
How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads
require more detergent.
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
[typical water softener water and some city water]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[well water and some city water]
Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
level shown, if needed.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown
are for standard powdered
detergent. Follow
instructions on the package
when using other dishwasher
detergent.
Add Rinse Aid
Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher
interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will
not perform as well without rinse aid.
Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as
spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to
drain off of the dishes after the final rinse.
Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks
and interior of your dishwasher.
Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator
drops to “Refill” level.
To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap
counterclockwise and lift off. Pour rinse
aid into the opening until the indicator
window looks full. Replace the
dispenser cap and turn clockwise.
Make sure cap is fully locked.
NOTE: For most water conditions, the
factory setting of 2 will give good results. If you
have hard water or notice rings or spots, try a
higher setting. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the
dispenser by either using your fingers or inserting a
flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow
and turning.
Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)
NOTE: Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some
cycles and options will take up to 3¹⁄₂ hours to complete.
Heavy Wash – Use for
heavily soiled, hard-to-clean
items.
Normal Wash – Use for
normal food soil. The energy usage label is based on this cycle.
Quick Wash – Use for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads.
Rinse Only – (no options apply to this cycle) Do not use detergent.
This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on your dishes and
reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to
wash a full load.
Auto Wash – Use for automatically selecting the number of water
fills best suited for the soil level.
Select Options (options vary by model)
You can customize your cycles by pressing
the options desired.
Heated Dry – (automatic with all except
rinse cycle) use for best drying results. Turn off by pressing Heat
Dry so that the light goes off.
Sanitize – (use only with Normal wash cycle; automatic with Heavy
Duty cycle) Select this option to raise the water temperature in the
final rinse to approximately 155°F (68°C). Sanitize option adds heat
and time to the cycle. This high temperature rinse sanitizes your
dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184
for Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are
not intended for licensed food establishments.
Hi-Temp Wash – (use only with Pots & Pans and Normal wash
cycles) heats the water during the wash portions of the cycle.
DELAY Hours – (any cycle) offers the choice to start the
dishwasher automatically at a later time. Select a wash
cycle and options. Press DELAY Hours. Press START/
Cancel. Close the door firmly.
Locked – (on Heat Dry button) use to avoid unintended use of your
dishwasher. When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. The
dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are locked.
To turn on Lock:
Press and hold Heat Dry for 3 seconds. The Locked light glows. If
you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light
flashes 3 times.
To turn off Lock:
Press and hold Heat Dry for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light
turns off.
When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing down and avoid “nesting” as
shown.
STEP 2
A.Cover latch
B.Main Wash section
C.Pre-Wash section
B
A
C
Soft Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Hard Water
Main Wash Pre-Wash
STEP 3
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turn to lock