Good
starts
with HOT water.
To
dry,
To help you
the proper temperature,
your dishwasher automatically
water in
wash
good washing
drying,
entering water must
To prevent dish damage,
inlet water should
How to test water temperature:
Check the
temperature
inside
dishwasher with
or meat thermometer.
Let the dishwasher run
one
pump out
then let
the dishwasher fill with
the
second
When you hear the
stop
filling, unlatch the door
slowly
open it.
Measure
temperature
the
water in the bottom the tub this
Remove
silverware
or
thermometer
in the water towards
middle
the tub. the temperature is less
you will not
good
washing results. Higher water
temperature is
to dissolve
and activate
detergents.
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures
unusually low, or
your water travels
distance
water heater to dishwasher,
you
need to set your
heater’s thermostat up. you have
not used hot water
some
the
in
pipes will be
Turn on the hot
faucet the
sink
it to run until the
6
water is hot. Then start the
dishwasher. you’ve
done
laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater
time to recover before operating the
dishwasher.
To improve washability the
water is less than
adjust your water heater:
Select a longer cycle and fill both
detergent cups at least half-full
with detergent.
How to use a rinse agent..
A rinse agent makes water
dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
For best
performance,
use rinse agent such as JET-
DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or
form. Your dishwasher
uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add
the liquid rinse agent until it just
reaches the
the lip inside
the dispenser opening. Replace the
cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
If you accidentally spill: Wipe up
the rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Don’t leave the spill in the
dishwasher. can keep your
detergent from working.
If you can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
CONSUMER
PRODUCTS, INC.
(“JET-DRY” )
41 I W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT
How to choose and use the
right detergent.
First, use only powder or liquid
detergent specifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types
cause
Second, check the phosphate
content. Phosphate helps prevent
hard-water materials
forming
spots or film on your dishes. If
your water is
(7
or
more),
detergent has to
harder. Detergents with a higher
phosphate
will probably work
better. If the phosphate content is
low
or less), you’ll have to
use extra detergent with
water.
Your water department can tell
you how hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent.
Or your
softener
Just call
ask them
how many “grains” hardness is
in your water.
How much detergent should you
That depends. Is your water
“hard” or “soft’”? With
water,
you need extra detergent to
dishes clean. With soft water,
need less detergent.
Too much detergent with
water
not
wastes
it
harmful. It
cause a permanent
cloudiness
glassware.
“etching.” An outside
glass is etched away! But why
a chance when it’s easy to find out
the hardness your water.
Keep your detergent
and
dry. Under the sink isn’t a
place to
detergent. Too much
moisture. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until
you’re
to wash dishes, either.
(It won’t be
OR dry.)
If your powder detergent gets old
or lumpy, throw it away.
detergent often won’t dissolve.
you use liquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions
not
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they
or come
in contact with
