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Using the detergent dispenser
•
Use automatic dishwashing detergent
only. Other detergents are too mild and
much too sudsy.
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Add detergent just before starting cycle.
•
Store detergent tightly closed in a cool,
dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent results in better cleaning.
Filling the detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section
with a cover and one without. Push the cover
down firmly until it latches. Detergent in the
open section falls into the dishwasher when
closing the door. The covered section opens
automatically when the main wash starts.
NOTE:
It is normal for the cover to open
partially when dispensing detergent.
How much detergent to use
•
The amount of detergent to use depends
on the hardness of your water and the type
of detergent. If you use too little, dishes
won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft
water, glassware will etch.
•
Different brands of dishwasher detergent
have different amounts of phosphorus for
softening water. If you have hard water and
use a detergent with a phosphorous content
of less than 8.7%, you may need to use
more detergent, or use a detergent with a
phosphorous content higher than 8.7%.
•
Determine your water’s hardness by
asking your local water department or
water softener company.
NOTE:
Fill amounts shown in chart are for
standard powdered detergent. Amounts
may vary if you use liquid or concentrated
powdered detergent. Follow manufacturer’s
directions when using liquid dishwasher
detergent or concentrated powdered detergent.
Use only covered
section for Light
Wash cycle
Use both sections for
Normal Wash and
Pots & Pans cycles
Cover
Cover latch
WATER TYPE
Hard
8+ grains per gallon
136+ parts per million
Medium
5-7 grains per gallon
85-119 parts per million
Soft
0-4 grains per gallon
0-68 parts per million
WHERE TO FILL
Top of
3rd step
(3 tbs.)
Top of
2nd step
(2 tbs.)
Top of
1st step
(1 tbs.)
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