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Quick Steps
Dishwasher Use
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.
10 Place load pattern
12 Place load pattern (DP1040 model only)
■ Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed, no items
are blocking the detergent dispenser.
■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
drying results.
■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.
Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
load items are secured in the racks.
Add 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.
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Prepare and load
dishwasher.
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Select a cycle and option (vary by model).
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Add detergent
for cleaning and
rinse aid for
drying.
4
Start dishwasher.
STEP 1
Upper rack Lower rack
Upper rack Lower rack
■ Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
spinning freely. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
■ When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing down. Mix other items
pointing up and some pointing down.
STEP 2
A. Cover latch
B. Main Wash section
C. Pre-Wash section
A
B
C
MAIN WASH
PRE-
WASH
Soft Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Hard Water