Amana SofSound II DWA33A - User Manual

Model DWA33A Operating Instructions
Important
Before operating dishwasher read Important Safety Instructions, Preparing and Loading Dishes , Dishwasher
Dispenser and Detergents and Rinse Aid sections of owner’s manual.
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes section of owner’s manual ).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents section of owner’s manual ).
3. Add rinse aid if needed (See Rinse Aid section of owner’s manual ).
4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle. (See Wash Cycle chart below).
5. Select Energy Options desired (See Energy Options chart).
6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off.
7. Close door to latch and start dishwasher.
Wash Cycle
Wash Cycle/Cycle Time/Water Used Cycle selection procedure Sequence
Pots & Pans (92 minutes) (7.2 gallons/ 27.3
liters)
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
1. Turn dial to
POTS & PANS.
2. Select WASH TEMP BOOST and any
other desired option.
Wash, rinse,
rinse, wash,
rinse, rinse,
dry
Normal Wash (83 minutes) (6 gallons/ 22.7
liters)
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.
1. Turn dial to
NORMAL WASH.
2. Select desired options.
Wash, rinse,
wash, rinse,
rinse, dry
Light Wash (75 minutes) (4.8 gallons/ 18.2
liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
1. Turn dial to
LIGHT WASH.
2. Select desired options.
Rinse, wash,
rinse, rinse,
dry
Rinse/Hold (6 minutes) (1.2 gallons/ 4.5
liters)
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.
1. Do not use detergent.
2. Turn dial to
RINSE/HOLD.
Rinse
Plate Warmer (14 minutes)
For warming dishes and serving plates before
serving hot foods.
1. Load clean plates and dishes to be
warmed.
2. Turn dial to
PLATE WARMER .
3. Select
HEATED DRY .
Hot dry

Summary

Wash Cycle

Pots & Pans

For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils.

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

Light Wash

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

Rinse;Hold

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

Plate Warmer

For warming dishes and serving plates before serving hot foods.

Energy Options

Wash Temp Boost

Heats water to approximately 140°F (60°C). Can be used with any cycle except RINSE/HOLD and PLATE WARMER.

Energy Saver Wash

Dishwasher goes through wash cycle without a timer delay to heat water.

Heated Dry

Provides faster drying since heating element is on during drying cycle.

Air Dry

AIR DRY option saves electricity since the heating element is off during drying cycle.

Amana SofSound II DWA33A Specifications