Samsung dishwasher cycles, options, and settings

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Maximize your dishwasher's efficiency and save time by exploring beyond the Auto cycle. Your Samsung dishwasher is equipped with a variety of cycles, options, and settings designed to tackle all kinds of dishes and soil levels. While the Auto cycle offers convenience, selecting the right cycle and options can lead to even cleaner dishes.

Note: Features vary by model, so check your user manual for specifics.

Dishwasher Cycles

  • Auto/Smart Auto: Automatically adjusts to the soil level for optimal cleaning.

  • Chef: Ideal for mixed loads, place heavily soiled items in the Zone Booster area.

  • Delicate: Best for fine glassware. Avoid using it for other types to prevent damage.
    Caution: Do not use this cycle for other glassware because clouding or etching may occur.

  • Express 60/Quick+: A quick wash for lightly soiled items without drying.

  • Heavy: For heavily soiled dishes needing more intensive cleaning.

  • Normal: The standard cycle for everyday dishes.

  • Pots & Pans: Targets hard-to-clean, heavily soiled cookware.

  • Rinse Only: A quick rinse for items not immediately washed; skip detergent.

  • Self Clean: Cleans the dishwasher's tub. Run without dishes.
    Caution: Always run the Self Clean cycle with the dishwasher empty. Never use it as a wash cycle to clean dishes.

Options

  • Delay Start: Schedule your wash cycle to start later.

  • Dry+ and Heated Dry: Enhances drying performance.

  • Hi-Temp Wash: Increases the wash temperature for tough messes.

  • Lower Rack/Half Load: For small loads, reducing time and consumption.

  • Sanitize: Elevates final rinse temperature for sanitation.

  • Smart Control: Monitor and control your dishwasher remotely.

  • Speed Booster: Shortens wash time.

  • Storm Wash: Intensive cleaning for very dirty items.

  • Upper Rack: Activates only the upper nozzle for small loads.

  • Zone Booster: Intensifies cleaning power on the selected side.

Settings

Adjust settings like Auto Release Dry, LED brightness, sound alerts, and rinse aid dispensation to enhance your dishwasher's performance and convenience. Access the settings menu by holding specific buttons as outlined in your user manual.

Running a Cycle

  1. Load the dishwasher and add detergent and rinse aid.

  2. Power on, select a cycle and options, then start the cycle within 3 seconds of closing the door.

  3. To change or cancel, press and hold START for 3 seconds.

By familiarizing yourself with these cycles, options, and settings, you can ensure your dishes are always sparkling clean while making the most of your dishwasher's capabilities.

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