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Hot water
is a must
Hot waler dissolves and activates the dishwashing
detergent.
Hot water dissolves grease on dishes
and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make certain
loads are washed in hot water. Three ways to have
a reliable hot water supply..
1. Maintain a 140°F (60°C) water supply at central
water heater. lb check water temperature,
turn
on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher.
Let water run until it is as hot as possible, then
check with a candy or meat thermometer.
If the
temperature
at the faucet is below 135°F @PC),
have a qualified person raise the water heater
thermostat
setting.
2. Do not use Lo-Energy Option. When this option
is off, a thermostat will delay the cycle while the
dishwasher
heats the water until the tempera-
ture reaches 140°F (60%).
3. Use Hi-Temp Rinse Option. If water heating is
needed, a thermostat will delay the cycle while
the dishwasher
heats the water until the tem-
perature reaches 140°F (SO'C).
NOTE: When Lo-Energy Option is off and/or Hi-
Temp Rinse is used and the water is hot enough
at the start. the cycle will proceed with no delay.
This lets you turn down your water heater, if you
choose, without cutting back on hot water needed
for good dishwashing.
Quiet operating
tips
To avoid thumping and clattenng noses dunng
operatfon:
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Make sure lightweight load Items are secured In
the rack.
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Make sure pot lids and handles. pizza pans,
cookre sheets, etc. do not touch rnlenor walls or
interfere with efther of the spray arms rotatfon.
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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 specral 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 undrssolved
detergent. causing spotting. pltfing. and
dlscoloratron.
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, antrque 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 Ihe 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 decoratron on glass
wrll 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 reachrng glassware from lower
spray arm Use the shortest cycle.
Flatware:
Salty and actdic food may tarnish
sllver.and stalnless flatware If allowed to remain
on the ufensfls. A film may form on sterling srlver
and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher
This film
IS
caused by reaction of silver with
chlorine In the detergenl.
Gold flatware
is not
dishwasher
safe. The adhesive used In some
flatware wrth hollow handles
IS
not heal resrstant.
causing lhe handles to come off In the dlshwasher.
Wash by hand.
TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible.
especially rf
II 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 dlshwasher.
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 plastrcs
will
have "Dishwasher
Safe" written on them. Some plastics are heal
sensitive and may melt or warp.
TIPS: If In doubt, try one piece. Place in
upper rack only. Air Dry Oplfon provides
additional protection.
Non-stick
Wish
utensils:
Most can be washed
in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Follow manufacturer's
suggestions.
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