NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent.
Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered
detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid Dishwasher Efficiency Tips
dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent.Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent.
Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry
spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least
Rinse Aid Dispenser120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as
Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as well if the water temperature is too low.
spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to
drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small To check water temperature
amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is 1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at
designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type.least 1 minute.
2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring
Checking the dispensercup.
Check the center of the Fill Indicator cap. Clear means it needs
filling.
OR
Or you can remove the Fill Indicator cap. If an ?E? is visible, the 3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is
dispenser is empty.
running into the cup.
Filling the dispenser4. If the water temperature at the faucet is below 120°F (49°C),
The rinse aid dispenser holds 6 oz (175 mL) of rinse aid. Under have a qualified person raise the water heater?s thermostat
normal conditions, this will last for about three months. You do setting.
not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before
it full, but be careful not to overfill it.putting them into the dishwasher.
1. Make sure the dishwasher door is completely open.Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible.
2. Remove the Fill Indicator cap.These cycles use less hot water and energy than the Normal
cycle.
3. Add rinse aid. Fill to the smallest opening in the lower part of
the dispenser. Overfilling can cause the rinse aid to leak out, Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher
and could cause oversudsing.during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding
heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.
During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This
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
a rinse aid to improve drying.
Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse
portion of the cycle only when needed.
Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after
4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.meals until the dishwasher is full.
5. Replace the Fill Indicator cap. Close tightly.If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want
to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of
the softener, as this may contribute to poor wash
performance.
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