To check water temperatureA ?? shows what steps are in each cycle. Your model may have
some or all of the cycles shown.
1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added.
least 1 minute.
Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.
2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring
Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time
cup.
indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the
temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the
water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot
enough, the cycle time will be as shown.
Pots & Pans
Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and regular tableware.
3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is
running into the cup.
Use both detergent dispenser sections.
Additional efficiency tips
To save water and energy and time, do not rinse dishes ?
Pre-RinseMain Rinse PurgeFinal DryTimeWater
before putting them into the dishwasher.WashWashRinse(min)Usage
(gal/L)
Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible.
140°F 140°F 140°F 87*8.6/32.6
These cycles use less hot water and energy than a normal (60°C)(60°C)(60°C)
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.
Heavy wash
During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This
Use this cycle for loads with heavy food soil.
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 Use both detergent dispenser sections.
a rinse aid to improve drying.
Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse ?
Pre-RinseMain Rinse PurgeFinal DryTimeWater
portion of the cycle only when needed.WashWashRinse(min)Usage
(gal/L)
Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after
140°F 72*6.9/26.1
meals until the dishwasher is full.
(60°C)
If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want
to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of
the softener, since this may contribute to poor wash
performance.
Normal wash
Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The
Cycle Selection Chartsenergy-usage label is based on this cycle.)
Select the wash cycle and options desired and press START/
RESUME. The dishwasher starts filling once you press START/
RESUME, unless you select a delay wash. You can select an Use covered detergent dispenser section.
option as the machine is filling.
After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used
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and uses the same options in the next wash cycle unless new Pre-RinseMain Rinse PurgeFinal DryTimeWater
WashWashRinse(min)Usage
options are selected or Cancel/Drain is selected.
(gal/L)
140°F 61*4.8/18.0
(60°C)
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