Using Detergent And Rinse Aid - Maytag Jetclean DWU8260AAX User Manual

Flatware Recommended Amount to Use
Put flatware in the removable silverware basket, The amount of detergent to use depends on the
mixing knives, forks and spoons. To prevent water hardness (measured in grains per gallon--
them from nesting together, place some handles g'pg) and the amount of soil on the dishes.
up and some dovcn. However, sharp or pointed Generally detergent amounts should be
items should be loaded with the handles up. increased for harder water and heavier soil.
The silverware basket may be removed for ease Too little detergent can result in poor cleaning,
of loading or unloading, hard water filming and spotting, and poor drying.
Use the covered section for small, lightweight Overuse of detergent (especially in chemically
softened water) can cause permanent etching
articles such as measuring cups and spoons,
small plastic items, baby spoons, etc. Lower the (cloudiness) of glassware. For detergents with
cover to keep these items in place, low phosphate content (8.7% or less) the usage
level may have to be increased. The phosphate
content is shown on the side of the box.
A basic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent
for each grain of water hardness (gpg). Use a
minimum of three teaspoons (one tablespoon) in
soft water. Refer to the chart below.
NOTE: When using an ultra or concentrated
dishwashing detergent follow
manufacturer's suggested amounts.
WATER HARDNESS* DETERGENT USE
Soft (0-3 grains) 3 tsp.
(fill cup to first line)
Medium (4-9 grains) 4-9 tsp.
(fill cup to second line)
Hard (10-12 grains) 10-12 tsp.
(fill cup to third line)
*Your l ocalwaterutilitycan tell you the exactdegree of
hardnessofyourwater supply.In rural areas,your state
universityextensionservicecan tell you howto test your
waterhardness.
Using Detergent and Rinse
Forwater hardness over 12 grains, add
Aid
additional detergent (1 teaspoon for eacb grain
over 12) at the beginning of the main wash
Detergent
portion of the cycle. (Open door, add detergent
to bottom of tub, close door and dishwasher will
Use only a powder or liquid detergent designed continue through cycle.)
for an automatic dishwasher. Use fresh detergent
and store it in a cool, dry place (not under If water is 15 grains or harder, it will be virtually
kitchen sink). Never use laundry detergent impossible to get good results with any
or hand dlshwashlng detergent in your dishwasher. The only solution is a mechanical
dishwasher as it will eause severe water softener to improve water quality.
oversudsing.
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