Products OWNER'S MANUAL DDW399W COUNTERTOP DISHWASHER

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Using the Right Detergent
Use only detergent specifically made for use in
dishwashers, as other types will cause over-
sudsing. If your detergent is old and/or lumpy, throw
it away. Old detergent loses its washing power.
Lumpy detergent won't dissolve.
How Much Detergent Should You Use
That depends if your water is "hard' or "soft".
HARD WATER REQUIRES MORE DETERGENT TO
GET DISHES CLEAN.
SOFT WATER REQUIRES LESS DETERGENT TO
GET DISHES CLEAN.
• The recessed detergent area located on the inside
door panel will hold approximately 7 grams of
detergent.
Using a Rinsing Agent
You can help prevent unsightly spots on dishes and
glassware and reduce drying time by using a
rinse agent. A rinse agent is specially formulated to
rinse away food and detergent residues that
can be left behind on your dishes. Used regularly, a
rinse agent will automatically provide you
with cleaner dishes every time you wash.
•To fill the rinse agent dispenser, unscrew the
dispenser cap located on the inner back wall of the
wash tub. Add the rinse agent slowly into the
container until it just reaches the bottom of the
filling cap inside the dispenser opening. Replace
the cap. The dispenser automatically releases the
rinse agent into the final rinse water at the end of
the wash cycle. The dispenser holds
approximately 125 cc of rinse agent.
Pre-Rinse Feature
The "Pre-Rinse" is a convenience feature that allows
dishes to be rinsed, if you don't have a full load
ready to be washed. (preventing foods from
becoming dried/caked on the dish surface) It is not
necessary to add detergent to the dishwasher during
the Pre-Rinse cycle. However, due to the short
duration of the pre-rinse cycle, (6 minutes only)
make sure the incoming water supply is hot. Open
the hot water faucet and run till hot, before
connecting the dishwasher.
Using the “Santi Wash” Feature
The "Sani-Wash" feature gives you the option of
washing/drying dishes at very high water
temperatures. When activated, the "Sani-Wash"
feature energizes a heating element that will raise
and maintain the internal water temperature of the
dishwasher at 151°F (66°C).
To activate this feature, push the "Sani" button on
the control panel.
• Push button "in" = the "Sani-Wash" feature is
activated. (Sani-Wash indicator light remains
illuminated during the entire cycle)
IMPORTANT
Your dishwasher is not a "garburator", clean off
large particles of food sediments before placing
dishes in the dishwasher.
CAUTION
Water temperatures this high can cause
severe burns/scalding. Always exercise
extreme care when opening and/or entering
the dishwasher during the Sani-Wash cycle.
WARNING
For the drain system to operate properly.
The highest distance between the faucet quick
connect and base of the dishwasher, should not
exceed 15cm (6”)