Controls Locked
Lock the controls to prevent your dishwasher from
accidentally being turned on. Use the Lock feature, also, to WASHING SPECIAL
prevent accidental cycle or option changes during a cycle.
When CONTROLS LOCKED is lit, all buttons are disabled. ITEMS
You can lock the dishwasher while the dishwasher is
running.If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check
To lock the controlswith the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Press and hold
MaterialDishwasher Safe?/Comments
AluminumYes
High water temperature and
detergents can affect finish of
for 5 seconds. CONTROLS LOCKED glows. If you press anodized aluminum.
any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes
3 times.Disposable No
Aluminum
To unlock the controlsDo not wash throwaway aluminum
Press and hold AIR DRY for 5 seconds until the light turns pans in the dishwasher. These might
shift during washing and transfer
off. black marks to dishes and other
NOTE: The dishwasher door can be opened while the items.
controls are locked.
Bottles and No
Cans
Wash bottles and cans by hand.
Labels attached with glue can loosen
Drying Systemand clog the spray arms or pump and
During drying, you can see steam escaping through the reduce washing performance.
vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as Cast IronNo
the heat dries your dishes.
Seasoning will be removed and iron
will rust.
China/Yes
Stoneware
Always check manufacturer?s
recommendations before washing.
Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-
IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf
during drying.can discolor or fade.
CrystalYes
Check manufacturer?s
Overfill Protection Floatrecommendations before washing.
The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the Some types of leaded crystal can
etch with repeated washing.
dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It
must be in place for the dishwasher to operate. GoldNo
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
GlassYes
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Hollow-Handle No
Check under the float for objects that may keep the KnivesHandles of some knives are attached
protector from moving up or down.to the blade with adhesives which
can loosen if washed in the
dishwasher.
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