Using The Detergent - Whirlpool DISHWASHERS Use And Care Manual

Air Dry option
If the Air Dry option is selected, air in the
dishwasher is not heated during the "dry"
part of the cycle. Using this option helps
save energy, but dishes take longer to dry
(overnight) and some water spotting may
result. Some items (such as plastics) may
need towel drying. For best drying results,
use a liquid rinse agent.
Using the detergent dispenser
What type of detergent to use
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Use automatic dishwasher detergent
only. Other detergents are too mild and
much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher.
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Follow manufacturer's directions when
using liquid automatic dishwasher deter-
gent or concentrated powder detergent.
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Do not add detergent until you are ready
to wash.
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Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry
place. Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent is necessary for best washing
results.
NOTE: Different brands of dishwasher
detergent have different amounts of phos-
phorus for softening water. If water is hard
and phosphorus content is low (6.0% or
less), you may need to:
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Use more detergent.
OR
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Use a brand with a higher phosphorus
content (8.7%).
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section
with a cover and one without.
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Put detergent in both sections for cycles
with two washes. See "Cycle selection
chart" on pages 9-l 0.
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Put detergent only in the covered section
for cycles with one wash. See "Cycle
selection chart" on pages 9-l 0.
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Push the cover down until it is latched.
Detergent in the open section falls into the
dishwasher when the door is closed. The
covered section opens automatically when
the main wash starts.
Liquid
dishwasher
detergent
/
dishwasher
detergent
See phosphorus content
on package labels
Cover Cover latch
Use covered section Use bbth sections
alone for cycles for cycles with
with one wash two washes
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