Amana Dishwasher Repair Manual

Detergent

Water Temperature

Caution

To avoid personal injury, observe the following:

•

Avoid exposure to steam when opening door.

•

Allow stainless steel surfaces, dishware and utensils to cool before handling.

Hot water is needed to activate detergent. Entering water temperature must be at least 120

°

F. Enhance wash performance by increasing water temperature to 130

°

F. or 140

°

F. However, water temperature should not exceed 170

°

F. Check water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher. Put thermometer in a glass and let water run continuously into glass until temperature stops rising.

If water temperature is below 120

°

F, adjust water heater. If water is less than 120

°

F and water heater cannot be adjusted, select a longer cycle or water temperature boost and fill both detergent dispensers at least half full with detergent. If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher, increase water heater temperature. If hot water has not been used for several hours, water in pipes may be cold. Turn on hot water faucet and allow water to run until hot then start dishwasher. If a lot of hot water was used recently, allow water heater time to recover before operating dishwasher.

Automatic Dishwasher Detergent

WARNING

To avoid property damage, use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

1.

Check phosphate content. Phosphates help remove food deposits and prevent hard water from forming spots or film on dishes.

Automatic dishwasher detergents with a higher phosphate level usually clean better. If phosphate content is low (8.7% or less), use more detergent.

2.

Keep automatic dishwasher detergent fresh and dry. Do not store powder detergent under sink because there is too much moisture. Do not put powder detergent into dispenser until ready to wash. If powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw detergent away.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury, keep automatic dishwasher detergents and wetting agents out of reach of children.

Automatic Dishwasher Detergent

Dispenser

Use automatic dishwasher detergent dispenser for all wash programs except Rinse and Hold.

1.

Open dispenser by pressing latch located on edge of lid. Add automatic dishwasher detergent.

2.

Close dispenser.

Important

When load consists of heavily soiled dishware, place extra automatic dishwasher detergent in reserve dispenser located to the left of main dispenser.

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