Getting started
Start Dishwasher
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Start
Press the Start pad and close the door within 4 seconds to start the cycle or begin the Delay
Start countdown. The Start light will turn on. The wash cycle will begin after 10 seconds and
then pump out for 60 seconds prior to filling the dishwasher with water. To activate the display,
press any pad with the door open.
Interrupt
To interrupt or pause a cycle, slowly open the door. Opening the door will cause the wash cycle
or Pause
to pause. The dishwasher will beep every minute to remind you to close the door. To restart or
resume the cycle, press Start, and close the door within 4 seconds. If the door is not closed within
4 seconds, the Start light will start blinking and the dishwasher will beep once every minute to
signal that the cycle did not restart. If the Start light is blinking, the dishwasher is waiting for input.
Cancel
To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start pad for 3 seconds and close door.
The dishwasher
Indicator Lights
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Sanitized
Displayed at end of the cycle when Wash Temp - Sanitize has been selected and dishwasher
has met requirements for sanitization. See Wash Temp - Sanitize, for complete description.
Opening the door will turn off the light.
Clean
Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays on as a reminder that the dishes are
clean. Opening the door will turn the light off.
Display
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Time
During operation, the display shows the total number of minutes remaining in the cycle. During a
Remaining
delay start, the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.
Check the Water Temperature
The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and
not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a
candy or meat thermometer.
Sabbath/Door Wake Up Mode
To turn this option ON/OFF, press and hold the Start and Wash Temp buttons for 5 seconds, close the door and wait 3
minutes for the dishwasher to go into sleep mode. In the OFF mode, the control display, control sounds, and interior lights
(on some models) will not respond to the door opening/closing. This mode can be used when observing certain religious
holidays such as the Sabbath. To activate the control and interior lights (on some models), press any button.
Mute
To turn the dishwasher control sounds ON/OFF, press the Wash Temp button 5 times within 5 seconds.
Dispensers
Use a Rinse Agent
High quality rinse agents such as
are designed for great drying action and to protect against spots and film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware,
cookware, and plastic.
Filling the Rinse Agent Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.9 oz. (115 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal conditions,
this will last approximately one month.
1
Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2
Open the dispenser door. (Rinse agent compartment is on the right side of dispenser.)
3
Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full. You may need to pause several times to
allow rinse aid to settle.
4
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam from forming inside
the dishwasher.
5
Close the dispenser door.
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will drain, emit a beep sound, and
Cascade
Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or
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the wash cycle light will turn off.
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher,
place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run
continuously into the glass until the temperature stops
rising.
Finish
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Rinse Aid
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