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Changing a Program, Washing Recommendations

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Operation Changing a Program Changing a Program After the Unit has Started The dishwasher is programmed to stop operating if the door is opened during a cycle. To change a program or option after starting the machine, open the door slightly to let the spray arms stop rotating and avoid getting sprayed with water. Press and hold "START" for four seconds to cancel the current selection, then press the touchpad(s) for your desired selection. Press "START" again and close the door. The drain pump will run to remove any dirty water from the dishwasher before starting the newly selected cycle. Check to make sure there is still detergent in the detergent dispenser. Opening the Door after Cycle has Started If the door is opened after the cycle has started, the "START" button will flash to indicate that the dishwasher is in Standby Mode. Press the "START" button and close the door securely within 4 seconds to restart the cycle. 14 Washing Recommendations Most household dishes such as plates, saucepans, and flatware are dishwasher safe. If you are unsure, check the manufacturer's recommendations before washing. You are responsible for what is washed in the dishwasher. Materials Aluminum Dishwasher safe? Yes exceptions: anodized and disposable aluminum Comments Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Disposable aluminum may contact other dishes and cause dark spots. Cast iron Not recommended Seasoning will be removed and the cast iron will rust. China/ stoneware Yes exceptions: antique, handpainted, or gold leaf China without decoration or with glaze covered patterns is usually dishwasher safe. Antique, handpainted and gold-leaf China may discolor or fade. Crystal Yes Position crystal so that it will not exceptions: antique, some lead crystal fall over or knock against other dishes. Some types of lead crystal may etch in dishwasher. Flatware with glued handles Not recommended Certain adhesives may loosen and cause thandles to come off. Glass Yes exceptions: milk glass (not recommended) Milk glass may discolor with repeated washing. Goldplated flatware Not recommended Gold-plated flatware may discolor. 15 Operation

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Changing a Program
Washing Recommendations
Operation
Operation
Operation
Changing a Program After the Unit has Started
The dishwasher is programmed to stop operating if the door is opened
during a cycle. To change a program or option after starting the
machine, open the door slightly to let the spray arms stop rotating and
avoid getting sprayed with water. Press and hold “START” for four
seconds to cancel the current selection, then press the touchpad(s) for
your desired selection.
Press “START” again and close the door. The drain pump will run to
remove any dirty water from the dishwasher before starting the newly
selected cycle. Check to make sure there is still detergent in the
detergent dispenser.
Opening the Door after Cycle has Started
If the door is opened after the cycle has started, the ”START” button
will flash to indicate that the dishwasher is in Standby Mode. Press the
“START” button and close the door securely within 4 seconds to
restart the cycle.
Most household dishes such as plates, saucepans, and flatware are
dishwasher safe. If you are unsure, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations before washing. You are responsible for what is
washed in the dishwasher.
Materials
Dishwasher safe?
Comments
Aluminum
Yes
exceptions:
anodized and
disposable
aluminum
Anodized aluminum may fade or
darken. Disposable aluminum may
contact other dishes and cause
dark spots.
Cast iron
Not recommended
Seasoning will be removed and the
cast iron will rust.
China/
stoneware
Yes
exceptions:
antique, hand-
painted, or gold
leaf
China without decoration or with
glaze covered patterns is usually
dishwasher safe. Antique, hand-
painted and gold-leaf China may
discolor or fade.
Crystal
Yes
exceptions:
antique, some lead
crystal
Position crystal so that it will not
fall over or knock against other
dishes. Some types of lead crystal
may etch in dishwasher.
Flatware
with
glued
handles
Not recommended
Certain adhesives may loosen and
cause thandles to come off.
Glass
Yes
exceptions:
milk glass
(not recommended)
Milk glass may discolor with
repeated washing.
Gold-
plated
flatware
Not recommended
Gold-plated flatware may discolor.