Use and Care Manual

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Cycle and Option Descriptions
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.
Wash times depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected. Adding options will add time to the
cycle.
*Adding options will add time to the cycle. See options information section.
**This is the approximate cycle time obtained with 120°F (49°C) hot water available at the dishwasher. Increase in time results from low
temperature of the incoming water.
CYCLE SELECTIONS
CYCLES SOIL LEVEL WASH TIME* (MINS.) WATER
USAGE
GALLONS
(Liters)
Typical**
W/O
Options
Max
This cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and
toughness of soil. This cycle is optimized to achieve the
best cleaning with minimal water and energy.
Light to Medium 90 150 4.2 (16.1)
Tough/Baked-On 95 160 7.1 (26.8)
Heavy 95 160 7.1 (26.8)
This is the toughest cycle for your toughest food soils.
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and regular tableware.
Tough/Baked-
On/Heavy
135 160 12.3 (46.6)
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and regular tableware.This cycle forces
maximum time, water, and heat. During the wash, the
wash action will repeatedly pause for several seconds.
Heavy/Baked-On 100 160 7.1 (26.8)
Senses the soil level and makes adjustments in the
water and energy used. The Energy Guide information
is based on this cycle.
Light 90 150 4.2 (16.1)
Medium 90 150 5.1 (19.1)
Heavy 90 150 7.1 (26.8)
Use for lightly soiled items. Light 70 85 4.2 (16.1)
For fast results, this cycle will clean your lightly soiled
dishes using more water and energy. For improved
drying, select the heated dry option.
Light to Medium 35 55 7.1 (26.8)
Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will
not be washed right away.
Do not use detergent. During the wash, the wash action
will repeatedly pause for several seconds.
All soil levels 20 20 1.9 (7.2)