7
Detergent and Rinse Aid
Water Temperature
Hot water is needed to activate powder
detergents. Dishwasher has a water heating
feature that boosts water temperature in wash
cycle. Entering water must be at least 120
°
F
and should not exceed 150
°
F. Check water
temperature with a candy or meat thermometer.
Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher.
Put thermometer in a glass and let water run
continuously into glass until temperature stops
rising. If water temperature is below 120
°
F,
adjust water heater. If water is less than 120
°
F
and water heater cannot be adjusted, select a
longer cycle and fill both detergent dispensers
at least half full with detergent.
If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if
water travels a long distance from water heater
to dishwasher, increase water heater
temperature. If hot water has not been used for
several hours, water in pipes will be cold. Turn
on hot water faucet and allow water to run until
hot then start dishwasher. If a lot of hot water
was used recently, allow water heater time to
recover before operating dishwasher.
Choosing Detergent
Important
Use only detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher. Do not
use hand or laundry detergent. Foam produced
prevents dishwasher from working properly.
1.
Keep detergent out of reach of children.
2.
Check phosphate content. Phosphates
help prevent hard water from forming
spots or film on dishes. Detergents with
a higher phosphate level will probably
work better. If phosphate content is low
(8.7% or less), use more detergent.
3.
Keep detergent fresh and dry. Do not
store powder detergent under sink
because there is too much moisture. Do
not put powder detergent into dispenser
until ready to wash. If powder detergent
gets old or lumpy, throw detergent away.
Detergent Dispenser
Use detergent dispenser for all wash programs
except Rinse and Hold. Before adding
detergent in main dispenser, confirm cycle
indicator dial is in "Off" position. Otherwise
main dispenser will not close properly.
Dispenser can be opened manually if
necessary. Reserve dispenser is for two cycle
washes and if extra detergent is necessary.
Soft Water
(0-3 Grains Hardness)
Main
One Tbs min.*
One Tbs min.*
One Tbs min.*
Reserve
None
One Tbs min.*
One Tbs min.*
Light Wash
Normal Wash
Pots and Pans
Medium Water
(3-7 Grains Hardness)
Main
Half full
Half full
Half full
Reserve
None
Half full
Half full
Light Wash
Normal Wash
Pots and Pans
Hard Water
(7-12 Grains Hardness)
Main
Full
Full
Full
Reserve
None
Full
Full
Light Wash
Normal Wash
Pots and Pans
* Tablespoon minimum
Rinse Aid Dispenser
Rinse aid reduces spots on dishes and
improves drying.
Open dispenser by unscrewing cap. Add liquid
rinse aid until liquid reaches bottom lip inside
dispenser opening. Replace cap. Dispenser
automatically releases rinse aid into final rinse
water.
If rinse aid is spilled, wipe up with a damp cloth.
Do not leave spilled rinse aid in dishwasher.
Dispenser hold 4 1/2 ounces. This should last
about three months. Fill as needed but do not
overfill.
