Cast Iron No Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust. China/Stoneware Yes, except antique or hand-painted. Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor. Crystal Yes, except antique or delicate crystal. Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Some types of leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings. Filters Not recommended. May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior. Glass Yes A specialty glass called milk glass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing. Gold-Plated Flatware No Will discolor. Pewter, Tin No Plastics Yes, top rack, except disposable plastic items. Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Disposable plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason. Stainless Steel Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could damage finish. Sterling Silver or Silverplate No, if has commercial “darkening”. Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish. Commercial “darkening” may be removed by detergent. Wooden Items No Wood may warp, crack or discolor. 2 Operating Tips Before You Start • Don’t prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or large food particles. • If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher. • Scrape off tomato-based food soils (see page 11). • Remove certain foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings from stainless steel flatware as soon as possible. These foods may cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in contact with the surface for an extended period of time. Starting the Dishwasher 1. After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, select the desired cycle and options by pressing the pads. The indicator lights for the selected cycle and options will illuminate. To cancel an option press the pad again. 2. To start a cycle, close the door until it latches then press the START/Cancel pad once. After a pause, the fill will begin. The display countdown (select models) will flash until START/Cancel is pressed. Note • If START/Cancel is not pressed within 30 seconds of choosing your cycle, the dishwasher will turn off. The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you do not have to reset the cycle each time. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash, just press the START/Cancel pad. 3. To cancel a running cycle, press the START/Cancel pad once. The dishwasher will drain, then shut off. To turn the dishwasher off without draining, press the START/Cancel pad twice. To prevent unplanned cycle or option changes, these selections are “locked in” after 1 minute. Note • If a cycle pad is pressed after the controls have been “locked in”, the light above the current cycle will flash three times. Adding a Forgotten Item For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early in the cycle. 1. Grasp door handle and unlatch door without opening completely. All lights will flash to indicate that the cycle is suspended. 2. Wait for the water circulation to stop. 3. Open the door and add the item. 4. Close and latch the door. Lights will stop flashing when the door is properly shut. After a slight delay, the cycle resumes automatically at the point of interruption. Notes • If the door is opened during a running cycle, there may be up to a 30 second delay before the dishwasher restarts after closing the door. • Extended interruption of the wash cycle is not recommended. 3 General Recommendations (Rack features vary by model) • Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at an angle to maximize space. • Avoid blocking or preventing the spray arms from spinning freely. Do not allow items to extend beyond the racks. • Face soiled surfaces toward the center of the dishwasher. For best dishwashing results follow these guidelines to determine the best arrangement for your items. 10 Place Setting Load 12 Place Setting Load Upper Rack Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, plates, bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc. can be loaded in this rack. Do not load glasses over the tines. The Stack-Rack (select models) on the right side of the upper rack folds up or down for loading flexibility. Fold it down to hold long-handled knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like cups or juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like glasses, bowls, plates, etc. The edge of the Stack- Rack (select models) is designed to hold stemware in place. Taller stemware will fit better on the right side as the upper rack is deeper on this ...