Use and Care Guide

6
Dishwasher Use
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.
■ Check that nothing blocks the upper or lower spray arm.
Items in rack can block
the spray arms.
■ Check 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 in the graphics above.
This will improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest
dish surface downward, allowing space for water to ow up
through rack and between dishes.
■ Avoid overlapping items, like bowls or plates that may trap
food.
■ Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in upper rack. Wash
only 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 racks.
■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing
down. Mix items in each section of the basket with some
pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot
reach nested items.
■ Use the slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns
to keep your silverware separated for optimum wash.
STEP 2
Add Detergent
Premeasured Detergents
High-quality premeasured
tablets and packs are
recommended for improved
performance. Quality tablets
and packs have been proven
better than powder, liquid, or gel
detergents at reducing lming on
dishes. Using tablets and packs
over time will start to reduce or
eliminate white lm. They are
suitable for all hardness and soil
levels. Also, by using a
rinse aid, you can minimize repeat buildup of white lm (not all
packs and tablets contain rinse aid). Always place premeasured
detergents in main compartment and close the lid.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types or use the chart below for standard
powdered detergents.
■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just
before starting a cycle.
■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better
cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool
dry place.
Place selected detergent in
the dispenser. Place nger, as
shown, and slide lid closed.
Press rmly until it clicks.
Push OPEN, as shown, and
the lid will slide open.
*The prewash compartment is on top of the sliding door of the
dispenser.
**A full main wash compartment contains 2 Tbsp (30 mL).
SLIDE
SLIDE
Water
Hardness
Soil Level Prewash
Compartment*
Main Wash
Compartment
Soft (0-4
grains
per U.S.
gallon)
Light None “Soft” ll line
Normal None “Soft” ll line
Heavy Full “Soft” ll line
Medium
(5-9 grains
per U.S.
gallon)
Light None “Soft” ll line
Normal Full Full**
Heavy Full Full**
Hard (10-
14 grains
per U.S.
gallon)
Light Full** Full**
Normal Full** Full**
Heavy Full** Full**
Powders and Gels
To close lid
To open lid
14-place load – upper rack 14-place load – lower rack