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
Pots & Pans (92 minutes) (7.2 gallons/ 27.3
liters)
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
Normal Wash (83 minutes) (6 gallons/ 22.7 liters)
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.
Light Wash (75 minutes) (4.8 gallons/ 18.2 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
Rinse/Hold (6 minutes) (1.2 gallons/ 4.5 liters)
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.
Energy Options
Option
Heated Dry
Provides faster drying
since heating element is
on during drying cycle.
Air Dry
Saves electricity since
heating element is off
during drying cycle.
Part No. 12422801
Printed in U.S.A
©
1998 Amana Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204
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Option selection procedure
1. Push HEATED DRY button.
2. Push AIR DRY button to turn
HEATED DRY off.
1. Push AIR DRY button.
2. Push HEATED DRY option to
turn AIR DRY option off.
Cycle selection procedure Sequence
1. Turn dial to POTS & PANS .
2. Select HEATED DRY or AIR
DRY.
3. Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
4. Select desired option.
1. Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
2. Select desired option.
1. Do not use detergent.
2. Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
Description
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-dries dishes without using heating
element. To speed drying process open
door slightly after cycle is complete.
Wash, rinse, rinse,
wash, rinse, rinse,
dry
Wash, rinse, wash,
rinse, rinse, dry
Rinse, wash, rinse,
rinse, dry
Rinse
P/N 154344601