SPECIAL TIPS tointerfere themovementoftheupper
or lower spray arms.
For Best Results • Select the Proper Cycle
The cycle needed depends on the amount of
• Hot Water is a Must food soil. See page 8 for cycle descriptions.
Hot water dissolves and activates the
• Select Heat Dry
dishwashing detergent, dissolves grease on
dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make For faster drying select Heat Dry.
certain all loads are washed in hot water. Three
ways to have a reliable hot water suppl}a.. Water Conditions
1. Maintain a minimum 120°F (49°C) water
supply at the central water heater. To check • Hard Water Deposit
water temperature, refer to page 3. If an unusual amount of calcium is in the
2. If your hot water is below 120°F (49°C), it water, a lime film or deposit may eventually
will be necessary to select Temp Boost build up on the dishes and interior surface of
Sensor On to achieve good results. The dishwasher. You may first notice this as
Temp Boost Sensor will add heat during "cloudy" glasses.
the main wash and thermostatically check To determine if the film on the glasses is
the water temperature. If the proper due to hard water, soak a glass
temperature is not reached during the approximately 15 minutes in undiluted
standard .main wash time, the Heating white vinegar. Rinse and dry. If film is
Delay light will come on and the cycle will removed, it is due to hard water (if not
be delayed until the temperature is removed, see Soft Water Etching).
reached. To correct:
3. Let the water from the hot water tap run to
clear the line of cold water before selecting 1. Increase the amount of detergent used
according to the degree of water hardness
a cycle. (see page 6).
• Use Enough Detergent 2. Check the water temperature (see page 3).
For proper soil removal and to prevent 3. Use a rinse aid to improve the sheeting
filming, etching and spotting, an adequate
amount of detergent must be used. We action of the water (see page 7).
recommend 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain To remove film from dishwasher interior, try
of water hardness with a minimum of 1 one of the following:
tablespoon. Refer to page 6 on adding 1. Remove with a damp cloth and a mild
detergent, scouring powder.
• Use a Rinse Aid 2. Start empty dishwasher on Rinse & Hold
Using a rinse aid improves drying results and cycle. During fill, open door and add 1/2
reduces spotting and filming. See page 7 for cup white vinegar to water. Allow
instructions on using a rinse aid. dishwasher to complete cycle. Do not use
detergent. Follow with a regular detergent
• Load the Dishwasher Properly wash.
To insure that all soiled surfaces get adequate 3. Use Lime-A-Way according to
wash action, carefully follow the instructions manufacturer's directions.
for loading the dishwasher (pages 3-5). Make
sure nothing extends above or below the racks
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