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For Best Results

Hot water is a must

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing

detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes

and helps dry glasses spot-free. A cycle will delay

while water is automatically heated by the

dishwasher to a temperature of 140°F (60° C) (see

page 8). This allows you to turn down your water

heater, if you choose, without cutting back on hot

water needed for good dishwashing.

To check household water temperature:

1 ■ Turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher.

Let water run until it is as hot as possible.

2. Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the

stream of hot water to measure the temperature.

3. If the temperature at the faucet is below 135°F

(57°C) and you prefer a higher setting, have

a qualified person raise the water heater

thermostat setting.

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping and clattering noises during

operation;

• Make sure lightweight load items are secured in

the rack.

• Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans,

cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls or

interfere with either of the spray arms rotation.

• Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during

dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer

through drains.

Special tips

Remember, use your dishwasher only for the

job it was designed to do. Some items are not

dishwasher safe or may require special care.

Read these special tips for the following items:

Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny

appearance and darkens in color due to minerals

in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher

detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.

TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid

placing directly in front of detergent dispenser

where it could be sprinkled with undissolved

detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and

discoloration. Follow utensil manufacturer’s

cleaning instructions.

China: Check manufacturer's recommendations.

Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique china

fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline

detergent solution in the dishwasher.

NOTE; Delicate, antique items should not be

washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Load china carefully. Do not allow

pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by

washing it daily in the dishwasher for several

weeks. Then compare it with the rest of the

set to see if colors have changed.

Crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal can

break from sudden exposure to high water temper

ature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass

will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher.

NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be

washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Load crystal carefully in top rack

only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the

bottom rack to reduce amount of force of

water spray reaching glassware from lower

spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.

Flatware: Salty and acidic food may tarnish

silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain

on the utensils. A film may form on sterling silver

and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher

This film is caused by reaction of silver with

chlorine in the detergent. Gold flatware is not

dishwasher safe. The adhesive used in some

flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant,

causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher.

Wash by hand.

TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible,

especially if it is not to be washed right away.

Dishwasher detergent may remove antique

finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film

build-up can be removed with silver polish.

Cast iron utensils: The seasoned finish will be

removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result.

TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season, coat with

unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an

hour or two.

Plastics: Many plastics will have “Dishwasher

Safe" written on them. Some plastics are heat

sensitive and may melt or warp.

TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece. Place in

upper rack only. Air Dry Option provides

additional protection.

Non-stick finish utensils: Most can be washed

in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Follow manufacturer’s suggestions.

Bottles and cans: Items with glued-on labels

should not be washed in your dishwasher. Labels

can loosen during a wash and clog spray arms and

the pump. A clogged spray arm or pump will reduce

washing performance.

TIPS: Rinse by hand or remove label before

placing item in dishwasher.

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