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Using Rinse Agent
Keep rinse agent
dispenser filled for
best drying results
Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a
liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly
improves the drying of dishes by helping
water flow off of them during the last
rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from
forming droplets and drying as spots. A
small amount of rinse agent is automatically
released into the rinse water during the final
rinse of each cycle.
For best drying results, check the
dispenser periodically to see if it needs
refilling. The center of the Fill Indicator Cap
will be clear when dispenser needs refilling.
An “E” will also be visible inside the
dispenser when the cap is removed and the
dispenser is empty.
The dispenser will hold 6 ounces of rinse
agent. Under normal conditions, this will last
about 3 months. You do not have to wait
until the dispenser is empty to refill it, but do
not overfill it.
Make sure the dishwasher door is fully
open when filling the dispenser. Do not fill
past the smallest opening in the lower part
of the dispenser. If you overfill, excess rinse
agent can come out. This will not harm the
dishwasher, but could cause over-sudsing.
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a
damp cloth. Replace the Fill Indicator Cap
and keep it tightly closed.
NOTE: Because your dishwasher is
designed to use a liquid rinse agent, you do
not need to use a solid or bar-type rinse
agent.
For Best Results
Hot water is a must
For best cleaning and drying results, water
should be at least 140°F (60°C). To have a
reliable hot water supply:
Maintain 140°F (60°C) water supply at
central water heater. To check water
temperature, turn on hot water faucet
nearest the dishwasher. Let water run until
it is as hot as possible, then check with a
candy or meat thermometer. If the
temperature at the faucet is below 135°F
(57”C), have a qualified person raise the
water heater thermostat setting.
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping and clattering noises
during operation:
. Make sure lightweight load items are
secured in the rack.
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Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza
pans, cookie sheets, etc. do not touch
interior walls or interfere with the spray
arm’s rotation or cover the spray tower.
. Load dishes so they don’t touch one
another.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted
during dishwasher operation to prevent
noise transfer through drains.
Special tips on dishwasher use
Use your dishwasher only for the job it was
designed to do. Some items are not
dishwasher safe or may require special
care. Read these special tips for the
following items:
Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright,
shiny appearance and darkens in color due
to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of
the dishwasher detergent. Colored
aluminum may fade.
TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid
placing directly in front of detergent
dispenser where it could be sprinkled with
undissolved detergent, causing spotting,
pitting, and discoloration. Follow utensil
manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
China: Check with manufacturer for
cleaning instructions. Hand-painted, metal-
trimmed, and antique china fade due to
high water temperatures and alkaline
detergent solution in the dishwasher.
NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not
be washed in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Load china carefully. Do not allow
pieces to touch each other. Test one piece
by washing it daily in the dishwasher for
several weeks. Then compare it with the
rest of the set to see if colors have
changed.
Crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal
can break from sudden exposure to high
water temperature. Metal trim and colorful
decoration on glass will fade in time when
washed in the dishwasher.
NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not
be washed in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Load crystal carefully in top rack
only. Be sure to load a few larger items in
the bottom rack to reduce amount of force
of water spray reaching glassware from
lower spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.
Flatware: Salty and acidic foods may
tarnish silver and stainless flatware if
allowed to remain on the utensils. A film
may form on sterling silver and silver plate
items washed in a dishwasher. This film is
caused by a reaction of silver with chlorine
in the detergent. Gold flatware is not
dishwasher safe. The adhesive used in
some flatware with hollow handles is not
heat resistant, causing the handles to come
off in the dishwasher. Wash by hand.
TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible,
especially if it is not to be washed right
away. Dishwasher detergent may remove
antique finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish
and film build-up can be removed with silver
polish.
Cast iron utensils: The seasoned finish
will be removed in the dishwasher. Rusting
will result.
TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season, coat
with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for
an hour or two.
Plastics: Many plastics will have
“Dishwasher Safe” written on them. Some
plastics are heat sensitive and may melt or
warp.
TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece. Place in
upper rack only. Drying without heat
provides additional protection.
Non-stick finish utensils: Most can be
washed in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Wood: Many wooden items will crack and
warp or lose their finish.
TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards,
wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden
handles in the dishwasher.
Pewter or pewter-like materials: May
streak, discolor, and pit.
TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best,
hand wash with mild detergent.
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