For Best Results
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes When a cycle is started, the dlshwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element. This water IS pumped through the rotating spray arms, drained through the filter system which removes food and solI, and pumped back through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water IS pumped out and replaced with clean water during a cycie - the number of times depends on the cycle being used
Load dishes so soiled surfaces erful spray from rotating arms. If-cleaning filtering system and removable pump guard help eliminate prerinsing by removing food particles from the
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3. Press the outside wall of the pump guard at the centerto release the latch. 4. Lift out and rinse clean. To replace the pump guard... 1. Insert pump guard legs (on inside wall) into matching openings in filter screen. 2. Press down on outside wall until latch snaps into place 3. Replace bottom rack with rack bumpers in front.
It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food and bones. The filtering system helps keep food particles out of the wash water. Small particles are flushed away as water is pumped out. Larger particles are trapped in the pump guard To remove the pump guard for cleaning 1. Wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down. 2. Unload and remove the bottom rack.
Water must be hot
For best cleaning and drying results, water should be at least 140°F (60°C). 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 is too low, have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting.
Check Water Temperature
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumDing and clattering noises during operation: l Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the rack. l Make sure pot lids and handles. pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls 4 or interfere with either of the spray arms rotation. l Load dishes so they don�t touch one another. NOTE: Keep slnk drain plugs inserted during dlshwasher operatlon to prevent noise transfer through drains.
