Troubleshooting guide

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1. Prepare and load
dishwasher.
2. Add detergent for
cleaning and rinse aid
for drying.
3. Select a cycle option.
4. Start dishwasher.
Quick Steps
Step 1
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.
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• Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
spinning freely. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
• 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.
• When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing
down and avoid “nesting” as shown.
Step 2
Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse
cycle. Do not use 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.
A. Cover latch
B.Main Wash section
C. Pre-Wash section
• The amount of detergent to use depends on:
How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads
require more detergent.
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,
dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical
water softener water and some city water]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon) [well
water and some city water]
• Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the level
shown, if needed.
NOTE: Fill amounts
shown are for standard
powdered detergent.
Follow instructions on
the package when using
other dishwasher detergent.
Add Rinse Aid
• Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher
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