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DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS
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.
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 fi lming or spotting. Using too much
detergent in soft water can cause etching
to some glassware which is surface damage
that appears like a fi lm 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.
Detergent Usage Chart
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
Top Rack
Rinse Only
2 teaspoons
(each cup-
1/4 full)
2 teaspoons
(Main Wash
cup-1/4 full)
No Detergent
No Detergent
No Detergent
No Detergent
(water softener
recommended)
5 teaspoons
(each cup- fi ll to line
above “Regular”)
5 teaspoons
(each cup- fi ll to line
above “Regular”)
8 teaspoons
(each cup-
completely full)
8 teaspoons
(Main Wash
cup- completely
full)
Each Cup-
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
Main Wash Cup-
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
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.
•
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.
Moist or caked detergent may not dissolve
properly.
Filing the Detergent Dispenser
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.
Cover
Main
Wash
Cup
Cover
Latch
Pre-Wash
Cup
If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup
open by pressing the Cover Latch.
