Amana ADB1500ADS Owners Manual - Page 4

6. Select Options (options vary by model) You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option. Not all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is selected for a given cycle, the lights will flash. 7. Follow the Progress of your Dishwasher The full lit display will glow for Wash, Drain, Drying, Sanitized or Clean. It will also display the remaining time for the cycle in hours and minutes. 8. Start or Resume a Cycle NOTE: When starting a cycle, run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water. IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish, even during the Delay Hours option), the START/RESUME button must be pressed each time the door is opened. ■ Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Select the wash cycle, options and press START/RESUME or press START/ RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in previous wash cycle. CYCLE GUIDE This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described. CYCLES SOIL LEVEL ESTIMATED WASH TIME DISPLAYED H:MM W/O OPTIONS The most advanced and versatile cycle. This cycle senses load size, soil All soil levels 2:30 amount, and toughness of soil, to adjust the cycle for optimal cleaning using only the amount of water and energy needed. Use for all soil levels. WATER USAGE GALLONS (LITERS) 3.38 to 7.4 (12.8 to 28.0) Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and tableware. Heavy 3:23 7.4 (28.0) This cycle with only the Heated Dry option selected, and without other options All soil levels 2:21 2.4 to 7.4 selected, is recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of normally (9.09 to 28) soiled dishes. The energy usage label is based on this cycle and option combination. For fast results, 1 Hour Wash will clean dishes using slightly more water and energy. For improved drying, select the Heated Dry option. Light 1:00 7.87 (29.8) This cycle quietly soaks dishes with an extended prewash which eliminates the All soil levels 7:26 need to presoak dishes, saving personal time and effort. For optimal cleaning results during the Soak & Prewash cycle, add prewash detergent. Use this cycle for loads with heavy amounts of dried on or hard to clean baked-on food. 7.4 (28.0) OPTIONS CAN BE SELECTED WITH WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME TO CYCLE Raises water temperature to improve cleaning for loads containing tough, baked-on food. SoilSense Raises the main Heavy wash temperature Normal to 135°F (57°C) Soak & Prewash Sanitizes dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF International NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of the NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, that all cycles on a NSF/ANSI 184 certified dishwasher meet the NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. SoilSense Heavy Normal Raises the main wash temperature to 135°F (57°C) and the final rinse temperature to 156°F (69°C) Sani Rinse indicator is lit at the end of the cycle if the Sani Rinse option was successfully completed. If indicator does not light, it is probably due to the cycle being interrupted. 0:05 to 0:13 0:05 to 1:06 ADDED WATER* GALLONS (LITERS) 0 to 3.9 (0 to 14.6) 0 to 3.9 (0 to 14.6)