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Cycle and Option Descriptions

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STEP 3 Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section. Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is approximately 2¹⁄₂ hours, but can take less or more time to complete depending on selections. Select Options (options vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section. 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. STEP 4 Start or Resume a Cycle ■ Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water. ■ Press START/RESUME once to show which selections you used. Select the wash cycle and options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle. 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. ■ If the Start/Resume button is located on top of door, push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will not start. or Cycle and Option Descriptions This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described. CYCLE SELECTIONS CYCLES SOIL LEVEL WASH TIME* (MINS.) W/O OPTIONS Typical** Max The most advanced and versatile cycle. ProWash™ Light to Medium 110 150 cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and toughness of soil, to adjust the cycle for optimal cleaning using Tough/Baked-On 125 190 only the amount of water and energy needed. Heavy 125 190 Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, Heavy/Baked-On 140 205 casseroles, and tableware. This cycle is recommended to completely wash a full Light 110 150 load of normally soiled dishes. Selecting this cycle will default to the options recommended for normal Medium 110 150 amounts of food soil. The energy label is based on this cycle. Heavy 125 190 Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal. Light to Medium 105 145 Heavy/Baked-On 120 185 WATER USAGE GALLONS (Liters) 3.8 (14.5) 5.0 (19.1) 7.7 (29.0) 7.9 (30.0) 2.8 (10.5) 4.0 (15.0) 7.9 (30.0) 4.2 (15.2) 7.7 (29.0) 8

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Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)
See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following
section.
Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as
driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time is
approximately 2
¹⁄₂
hours, but can take less or more time to
complete depending on selections.
Select Options (options vary by model)
See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following
section.
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.
or
Start or Resume a Cycle
■
Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the
water is hot. Turn off water.
■
Press START/RESUME once to show which
selections you
used. Select the wash cycle and
options desired OR press START/RESUME to
repeat the same cycle and options as in the
previous wash cycle.
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.
■
If the Start/Resume button is located on top of door, push door
firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. If
the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume
button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the
cycle will not start.
Cycle and Option Descriptions
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.
STEP 3
STEP 4
CYCLE SELECTIONS
CYCLES
SOIL LEVEL
WASH TIME* (MINS.)
W/O OPTIONS
WATER
USAGE
GALLONS
(Liters)
Typical**
Max
The most advanced and versatile cycle. ProWash™
cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and toughness
of soil, to adjust the cycle for optimal cleaning using
only the amount of water and energy needed.
Light to Medium
110
150
3.8 (14.5)
Tough/Baked-On
125
190
5.0 (19.1)
Heavy
125
190
7.7 (29.0)
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and tableware.
Heavy/Baked-On
140
205
7.9 (30.0)
This cycle is recommended to completely wash a full
load of normally soiled dishes. Selecting this cycle will
default to the options recommended for normal
amounts of food soil. The energy label is based on this
cycle.
Light
110
150
2.8 (10.5)
Medium
110
150
4.0 (15.0)
Heavy
125
190
7.9 (30.0)
Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal.
Light to Medium
105
145
4.2 (15.2)
Heavy/Baked-On
120
185
7.7 (29.0)