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.
Upper rack Lower rack
Q Check that when the dishwasher door is closed, no items are
blocking the detergent dispenser.
Q Tough soiled items should be loaded with soiled surfaces
facing down and inward to the spray. This will improve
cleaning and drying results.
Q Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap
food.
Q Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in the upper rack.
Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
Q 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.
Q When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing down and avoid “nesting.”
Q If your silverware does not t into the
designated slots, ip the covers up and mix
silverware types to keep them separated.
Q Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to
keep your silverware separated for optimum wash.
NOTE: Silverware basket may vary by model.
Q Check that nothing blocks the upper or lower spray arms.
Items in rack can
block the spray arms.
Top Rack Adjuster
You can raise or lower the top rack to t tall items in either the
top or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top
rack.
To raise the rack:
Press both rack adjuster thumb
levers and lift the rack until it is in
the up position and level.
To lower the rack:
Press both rack adjuster thumb levers and slide the rack to its
down position and level.
NOTE: The top rack must be level.
STEP 2
Add Detergent
Premeasured Detergents
SLIDE
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 slide lid
closed.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types. See the complete owners manual for
more details about powders, liquids, and gels.
Q Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just
before starting a cycle.
Q Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better
cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool,
dry place.
To close lid To open lid
SLIDE
SLIDE
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.