How to Test Water Temperature
Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and
activate powder detergents. If the water temperature is less
than
use the WASH HEAT BOOST option. See
WASH HEAT BOOST section. Check water temperature
with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water
faucet nearest dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass
and let the water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below
adjust your water heater.
Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually low,
or if your water travels a long distance from water heater
to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s
thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some
time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot
water faucet at sink and allow it to run until water is hot.
Then start dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry or
run hot water for showers, give your water heater time to
recover before operating the dishwasher.
To improve washability if water is less than
and you cannot 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
The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes
approximately
ounces. This should last about
drying faster, too.
3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.
For best
performance, use of a rinse
If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse
agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.
agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the
in the
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.
dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.
Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.
If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:
How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.
Unscrew the caps. Note the FULL line on the
tip of the cap. Add liquid rinse agent until it
just reaches the top of the FULL line. Replace
the cap. The dispenser automatically releases
the rinse agent into the
rinse water.
CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
(“JET-DRY”)
Corporate Centre 1
55 Federal Road
Box 1991
FULL
Danbury, CT. 06813-1991
How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent
First, use only powder or liquid detergent
specifically made for use in dishwashers.
Other types will cause
Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphate
helps prevent hard-water materials from forming
spots or film on your dishes. If your water is hard
(7 grains or more), your detergent has to work
harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level
will probably work better. If the phosphate content is
low (8.7% or less),
have to use extra detergent
with hard water.
Your water department can tell you how hard your
water is. So can your county extension agent or your
area’s water softener company. Just call and ask them
how many “grains” of hardness there are in your water.
How much detergent should you use? That
depends. Is your water “hard” or “soft”? With
hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes
clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.
Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes
money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An outside
layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes
some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy
to find out the hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink
isn’t a good place to store detergent because there is too
much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the
dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. (It won’t be
fresh OR dry).
If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it
away. Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use a
liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as
they age or come in contact with moisture.
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