Select Cycle
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Press the Select Cycle button for the desired wash cycle. On some models, the light next to the Select Cycle button will be lit to
indicate which wash cycle has been selected. On other models, pressing the Select Cycle button will show various cycles in the
display window. Press the button until the desired cycle is shown.
NOTE: Actual cycle times vary based on soil level, water temperature, and options selected.
The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position. The cycle will not start until the Start button is pushed and the door is
closed within 4 seconds.
AutoSense
This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly. *Time range: 1 hour 50
minutes - 2 hours 10 minutes.
Heavy
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. *Time: 2 hours 31 minutes.
Normal
This cycle is meant for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash a full load of normally soiled dishes and is
designed to conserve both water and energy. *Time range: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes. NOTE: Normal
was used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher.
Light
This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes. It is safe for china and crystal with no options selected.
*Time: 55 minutes.
Rinse
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Detergent is not dispensed during the
(on some models)
rinse cycle. *Time: 16 minutes.
Express
This cycle will quickly wash lightly soiled dishes. *Time: 32 minutes. For faster drying, select Heated Dry or Power Dry.
(on some models)
The final rinse temperature will be increased. Heated Dry or Power Dry will add 15 to 50 minutes to the cycle time.
When the Clean light comes on, open the door, pull the racks out, and the dishes will "flash" dry in approximately
five minutes.
eWash
This cycle will efficiently wash dishes using about 2 gallons of water and .8 KWhr. Selecting Power Dry with this cycle
(on some models)
adds an energy efficient 50 to 90 minute dry period. Drying is accomplished with an efficient 2 watt fan.
*Time: 1 hour 3 minutes.
*Washing time only. Does not include drying time, Auto Hot Start, or options. NOTE: If the incoming water temperature is too low,
the Auto Hot Start feature may add up to 11 minutes of additional time.
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