Using The Detergent; How Much Detergent - KitchenAid Sculptura KUDS24SE Use & Care Manual

Using the detergent dispenser
What type of detergent to use
• Use automatic dishwasher detergent only.
NOTE: Never use soap, hand-dishwashing
detergent, or laundry detergent. These
products will produce excessive suds which
could cause flooding and reduce washing
performance.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions when
using powdered, liquid, or gel dishwasher
detergents. Concentrated (Ultra) powdered
detergents usually call for lower usage than
do standard powdered detergents.
• Add detergent to the dispenser just before
starting the dishwasher.
• Keep detergent container tightly closed in a
cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
After opening, a box of detergent should
stay fresh for about one month. Detergent
exposed to moisture over a period of time
might become caked and ineffective.
How much detergent to use
WATER HARDNESS
Soft to Medium Hard
Water
0 to 6 grains per gallon
Medium to Hard Water
7 to 12 grains per gallon
Very Hard Water
13 grains and above
AMOUNT OF DETERGENT
For normal loads:
• Partially fill the Main Wash section (2 tablespoons or
30 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
NOTE: Add only 1 tablespoon or 15 grams of deter-
gent to the Pre-Wash section if dishes are prerinsed
or water is very soft.
For heavily soiled loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
For normal and heavily soiled loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
For normal loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
• Turn the rinse agent dispenser to a higher setting. See
"Using the rinse agent dispenser" later in this section.
NOTE: Under abnormal water hardness conditions
(13 grains and above), it may be necessary to use the
Short Wash cycle for best wash performance.