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Detergent Usage Chart
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 etching to some glassware which
is surface damage that appears like a film
but cannot be wiped off. Your local water
company, water softener company or
county extension agent can tell you the
water hardness in your area.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. For very hard water, detergent
alone may not be enough and then a water softener is recommended to improve
water quality and dishwashing performance. However, when - using automatic
dishwashing detergent tablets or packets simply place one in the main wash cup.
• Use only fresh automatic dishwashing
detergent. Other detergents may
cause oversudsing.
• When using automatic dishwashing
detergent tablets or packets, use
only one tablet or packet, place in
the main wash cup and close.
• Add detergent just before starting
cycle.
• Store detergent in a cool, dry
location and discard any that
becomes moist or caked.
Filing the Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has two
detergent cups. The smaller one is for
addition to the pre-wash and the larger is
for release to the main wash.
If the cover is closed on the Main Wash
Cup open by pressing the Cover Latch.
Cover
Main Wash
Cup
Cover
Latch
Pre-Wash
Cup
Rinse Aid
Indicator
CARE AND CLEANING
Cycle
Soft Water
(0-3 grains)
Medium Hard
Water
(4-8 grains)
Hard Water
(9-12 grains)
Very Hard
Water
(Over 12 grains)
Heavy Wash or
Normal Wash
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)
Top Rack,
Quick Wash,
China Crystal
or Energy Saver
2 teaspoons
(Main Wash
cup:
1
/
4
full)
5 teaspoons
(each cup- fill
to line above
“Regular”)
8 teaspoons
(Main Wash
cup- completely
full)
Main Wash
Cup-
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
Rinse Only
No Detergent
No Detergent
No Detergent
No Detergent
(water softener
recommended)
CAUTION
The use of industrial grade detergent
can damage the heating coil and other
parts of the dishwasher leading to
damage to the unit and surrounding
property. Use only household grade
automatic dishwasher detergents.
