Owner's Manual
49-4000218 Rev 1 5
USING THE DISHWASHER
Getting started
Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual
Cycle/Select Cycle
Press the Cycle/Select Cycle pad for the desired wash cycle. The light next to the Cycle/Select Cycle pad 
will be lit to indicate which wash cycle has been selected.
NOTE: Cycle times vary based on soil level, water temperature, and options selected.
The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position. The cycle will not start until the Start pad is 
pressed and the door is closed within 4 seconds.
AutoSense 
(on some 
models)
This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly. 
*Time range: 1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours 5 minutes.
Heavy/
Heavy Duty
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with dried-on or baked-on 
soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. This cycle uses improved dry, which can 
extend the cycle time. *Time: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Normal/ 
Everyday
This cycle is meant for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash a full load of normally 
soiled dishes and is designed to conserve both water and energy. Normal/Everyday was used 
to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher. *Time: 1 hour 20 minutes.
1 Hour/
Time Saver
This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes and takes about 1 hour. It is safe for china 
and crystal with no options selected. NOTE: This cycle does not use Dry. For improved dry 
performance, press Dry/Dry Boost option for some models, or select the Normal/Everyday or 
Heavy/Heavy Duty cycle. *Time: 60 minutes.
Rinse 
(on some 
models)
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Detergent is not 
dispensed during the rinse cycle. *Time: 15 minutes.
*Washing time only. Does not include drying time, Auto Hot Start, or options. NOTE: If the incoming water 
temperature is too low, the Auto Hot Start feature may add up to 25 minutes of additional time.
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Load Dishwasher
For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading section. No pre-rinsing of 
normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove 
leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil.
Add Detergent
Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use high quality detergents such as Cascade
®
Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or Finish
®
 Quantum
®
 Automatic Dishwashing Detergent. See Dispensers section.
Add Rinse Agent
Add high quality rinse agents such as 
Cascade
®
 Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or 
Finish
®
 Jet-Dry
®
 Rinse 
Aid to the rinse agent dispenser. See Dispensers section. NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further enhance 
the dishwasher’s drying performance.
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