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Dishwashing
Essentials
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HOT Water
For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is
necessary. The water temperature
should be at least
120 ° F (49 ° C) to properly activate the detergent,
melt greasy food soils, and to achieve sanilization.
The recommended
incoming temperature
is 120-
130 °F (49-56 oC).
To check the incoming
water temperature,
turn on the hot
water faucet nearest
the dishwasher
and let it run into a
glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer
in tile glass
and check the temperature
once it has stopped rising.
Heat is added in the main wash portion of each cycle to
assure proper water temperature.
The amount
of water
heating in the main wash is dependent
on the incoming
water temperature.
An automatic
temperature
check is
performed
in the main wash of every cycle. If water is hot
enough, heating energy will be reduced accordingly.
All cycles have an automatic
temperature
check in the
final rinse to assure proper temperatures.
If the inlet water
is too cool, the cycle will delay until proper temperatures
are achieved.
Use a detergent
designed
specifically
for use in an auto-
matic dishwasher.
Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool,
dry place (not under the sink).
Recommended
Amount
The amount
of detergent
to use depends
oll the water
hardness
(measured
in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the
amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent
results
in poor cleaning,
hard water filming/spotting
and poor
drying.
Too
much
detergent
can
cause
permanent
etching/cloudiness.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon
of detergent
per grain of water
hardness, using a minimum
of 3 teaspoons
in soft water
situations.
Place the recommended
amount of detergent
in both cups for Normal
and longer
cycles.
Do not
divide the recommended
amount
between
the cups.
The following
chart includes specific recommendations
Each line in the detergent
cup represents
3 teaspoons.
Water Hardness*
Detergent
Use (each cup)
Soft (0--3 gpg)
3 teaspoons
Medium
(4-9 gpg)
4-9 teaspoons
Hard (10-12 gpg)
10-12 teaspoons
*Your local water
utility or staw universi O: extension
service
can wll you the degree of water hardness
in your area.
For water hardness
of t3-14
gpg add more detergent
(I
teaspoon
for each gpg above 12) to the beginning
of the
main wash portion
of the cycle. Unlatch
the door, open
it slowly
and add detergent
to the bottom
of the tub.
After relatching
the door, the dishwasher
will continue
through the cycle,
Note: Select the Sani Clean or Sani Temp option
for [
improved
results in hard water situations;
I
If water hardness
is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficult
to
achieve good results with any dishwasher.
The solution is
a mechanical
water softener
to improve
water quality,
detergent
effectiveness,
and to protect
the dishwasher
parts from the damage that hard water deposits can cause.
Never
use
laundry
detergent
or hand
dish-
washing
detergent
inyour
dtshwasher
as it will
_use
_vere
oversudsmg
and possible
!eak s,
Detergent
Placement
Add detergent
to dispenser
cups just before selecting the
cycle and options.
Close the cover. The detergent
auto-
matically
dispenses.
6
Pots
& Pans,
Pots & Pans
with lntelliCleaff"
ON,
Normal
Place the recommended
amount of detergent
in both the
PRE WASH and the MAIN WASH cups.
Normal
with IntelliClean
'_'ON
If the dishes are prerinsed,
place the proper amount
of
detergent
in the MAIN WASH cup only.
Continue
to
place the recommended
detergent
amount in both deter-
gent cups when the dishes are not prerinsed.
Light, China/Crystal
Place
the recommended
amount
of detergent
in the
MAIN WASH cup only.
Quick Cycle (certain
models)
Place the recommended
amount of detergent
in the PRE
WASH cup only.
Rinse & Hold
Do Not use dete_ent.
Leave the detergent
cup open.
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