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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents
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Use only fresh automatic dishwashing
detergent. Other detergents will cause
oversudsing.
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Add detergent just before starting cycle.
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Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist
or caked detergent will not dissolve properly.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one covered and
one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered
cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is
closed. The covered cup opens automatically to
release detergent.
Pots & Pans
Heavy Wash
Normal Wash
How much Detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends on the
water hardness. Water hardness is measured in
grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can
result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or
spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water
can cause a permanent film called etching. Your
local water company, water softener company or
county extension agent can tell you the water
hardness in your area.
Detergent Usage Guide
Cycle
Soft Water
(0-3 grains)
Medium Hard Water
(4-8 grains)
Hard Water
(9-12 grains)
Very Hard Water*
(over 12 grains)
2 teaspoons
(each cup–
1/4 full)
5 teaspoons
(each cup–fill to line
above "Regular")
8 teaspoons
(each cup–
completely full)
Each Cup–
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
Light Wash
2 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup–
1/4 full)
5 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup–fill to
line above "Regular")
8 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup–
completely full)
Main Wash Cup–
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
Rinse/Hold
No Detergent
No Detergent
No Detergent
No Detergent
(water softener
recommended)
*Note:
For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to
improve water quality and dishwashing performance. Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the
main wash portion of the cycle. As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. Unlatch the door, open
slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue
through the cycle.
Cover
Main Wash Cup
Pre Wash Cup
Cover Latch
Note: If the cover is closed on the Main Wash
Cup, open by pressing the cover latch.
