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Cycle and Option Descriptions

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described. 

Cycle times may increase depending on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected.
*Adding options will add time to cycle. See options information.

CYCLES

ESTIMATED 
WASH TIME 

DISPLAYED

WATER 
USAGE 

GALLONS 

(LITERS)

Targets toughest food soils. Use for hard-to-clean heavily soiled pots, pans, 
casseroles, and tableware.

3:28

9.0 (34.0)

Load and soil sensing cycle. This cycle is optimized to achieve best cleaning with 
minimal water and energy for all soil levels.

2:03

4.5 (16.9)

This cycle with only the Heated Dry option selected, and without other options 
selected, is recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled 
dishes. The energy usage label is based on this cycle and option combination.

1:51

3.8 (14.5)

For fast results, this cycle will clean light to medium soiled dishes, but use slightly 
more water and energy. For improved drying, select heated dry option. 

:59

5.5 (20.9)

Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away. 

Do not use detergent. During cycle, the rinse action will repeatedly pause for several 
seconds.

:11

1.3 (4.9)

OPTIONS

CAN BE 

SELECTED 

WITH

WHAT IT DOES

ADDED TIME 

TO CYCLE

ADDED 
WATER 

GALLONS 

(LITERS)

Runs dishwasher at a later time or during off-peak 
electrical hours. Select a wash cycle and options. 
Press Delay to cycle through delay time options. 
Press START/RESUME. Close door firmly. 

NOTE: Anytime door is opened (such as, to add a 
dish), START/RESUME button must be pressed 
again to resume delay countdown. 

Available with 

any cycle

Delays start of a 
cycle up to 
24 hours

.

NA

NA

Raises main wash temperature to improve cleaning 
for loads containing tough, baked-on food.

Auto

PowerBlast™

Normal

Raises main wash 
temperature from 
105°F (41°C) to 
129°F (54°C).

:04 to 1:16

0-1.2

(0-4.5)

Sanitizes dishes and glassware by raising water 
temperature in final rinse. In accordance with NSF/ 
ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. 
Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for 
licensed food establishments. This option will add 
heat and time to cycle.

At end of the cycle, the sanitized indicator (or word 
“sanitized” on some models) will glow. If the load did 
not properly sanitize, the indicator will flash at the 
end of the cycle. This can happen if cycle is 
interrupted, or if the water does not reach the 
required temperature. The light goes off when you 
open and close the door or press CANCEL.

Auto

PowerBlast™

 Normal

Increased main 
wash temperature 
from 105°F (41°C) 
to 145°F (63°C) and 
final rinse from 
140°F (60°C) to 
156°F (69°C).

:04 to 1:15

0 - 3.0

(0-11.2)

0.585191s