Model DWA22A Operating Instructions
Important
Before operating dishwasher read
Important Safety Instructions,
Preparing and Loading Dishes
,
Dishwasher
Dispenser and Detergents
and
Rinse Aid
sections of owner’s manual.
1. Load dishwasher (See
Preparing and Loading Dishes
section of
owner’s manual
).
2. Add detergent (See
Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents
section of
owner’s manual
).
3. Add rinse aid if needed (See
Rinse Aid
section of
owner’s manual
).
4. Select Heated Dry option or Air Dry option (See
Energy Options
chart below).
5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See
Wash Cycles
chart below).
6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off.
7. Close door to latch and start dishwasher.
Wash Cycle
Wash Cycle/Cycle Time/Water Used Cycle selection procedure Sequence
Pots & Pans (92 minutes) (7.2 gallons/ 27.3
liters)
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
1. Turn dial to
POTS & PANS
.
2. Select
HEATED DRY
or
AIR
DRY.
Wash, rinse, rinse,
wash, rinse, rinse,
dry
Normal Wash (83 minutes) (6 gallons/ 22.7 liters)
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware. 3. Turn dial to
NORMAL WASH.
4. Select desired option. Wash, rinse, wash,
rinse, rinse, dry
Light Wash (75 minutes) (4.8 gallons/ 18.2 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
1. Turn dial to
LIGHT WASH.
2. Select desired option. Rinse, wash, rinse,
rinse, dry
Rinse/Hold (6 minutes) (1.2 gallons/ 4.5 liters)
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later. 1. Do not use detergent.
2. Turn dial to
RINSE/HOLD.
Rinse
Energy Options
Option Option selection procedure Description
Heated Dry
Provides faster drying
since heating element is
on during drying cycle.
1. Push
HEATED DRY
button.
2. Push
AIR DRY
button to turn
HEATED DRY
off.
Water vapor may be seen coming from
vent during any drying cycle. Vent is
closed during wash cycle to hold in
moisture and noise. Vent opens during
drying cycle. Drying option may be
changed at anytime during wash cycle.
Air Dry
Saves electricity since
heating element is off
during drying cycle.
1. Push
AIR DRY
button.
2. Push
HEATED DRY
option to
turn
AIR DRY
option off.
Air-dries dishes without using heating
element. To speed drying process open
door slightly after cycle is complete.
Part No. 12422801
Printed in U.S.A
©1998 Amana Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204 P/N 154344601