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Stainless Steel Tub Pocket Handle Dishwasher with TotalCoverage Spray Arm
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Cycle and Option Descriptions

Estimated cycle times may increase or decrease, depending on water temperature, soil conditions, dish load size, and options selected. 

You can customize your cycle by selecting an option. 
See option selections. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option or select a different option. You can change 

an option anytime before the selected option begins. At each stage of the wash cycle, you may hear noises that you are not used to 

hearing in your previous dishwasher. Each cycle will provide a series of pauses and water sprays throughout the wash cycle. This is 

normal and will provide optimal cleaning performance.

CYCLE SELECTIONS
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.
IMPORTANT: The sensor in your dishwasher monitors the soil level. Cycle time and/or water usage can vary as the sensor adjusts  

the cycle for the best wash performance. If the incoming water is less than the recommended temperature or food soils are heavy,  

the cycle will automatically compensate by adding time, heat, and water as needed.

CYCLES

ESTIMATED 

WASH TIME  

W/O OPTIONS

WATER 

USAGE 

GALLONS 

(LITERS)

This cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and toughness of soil, to adjust the 

cycle for improved cleaning, using only the amount of water and energy needed.  

The Sensor cycle is automatically selected if you first press the Start/Resume 

keypad.*

2:10 to 3:15

3.38 to 7.4 

(12.8 to 28.0)

Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and tableware.

2:45 to 3:25

7.4 (28.1)

This cycle is recommended for daily, regular or typical use to completely wash 

and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. This dishwasher’s government 

energy certifications were based on the Normal cycle with only the Heat Dry 

option selected.**

2:00 to 3:10

2.4 to 7.4 

(9.09 to 28)

For fast results, 1-Hour Wash will clean dishes using slightly more water and 

energy. Select the Heat Dry option to provide best dry performance.

0:55 to 1:05

7.87 (29.8)

This cycle quietly soaks dishes with an extended prewash, which eliminates the 

need to presoak dishes, saving personal time and effort. For optimal cleaning 

results during the Soak & Clean cycle, add prewash detergent. Use this cycle for 

loads with heavy amounts of dried-on or hard to clean baked-on food.

6:45 to 7:25

7.4 (28.0)

*The government energy certifications are not based on this cycle. See the Normal cycle description for the government energy 

certification cycle. Using the Sensor cycle may increase your energy usage. 

**No other washing and drying temperature options were selected, and it was not subject to truncated testing. Rinse aid was not used, 

and there was no detergent used in the prewash. 

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