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Using the Dispensers
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• Use automatic dishwashing detergent
only. Other detergents are too mild and
much too sudsy.
• Add detergent just before starting cycle.
• Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry
place. Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent results in better cleaning,
Cover Cover latch
Main wash Pre2wash
section section
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 dosing the door. The covered section
opens automatically for the main wash. It is
normal for the cover [o open partially when
dispensing detergent.
NOTE: Use both sections [or cycles with
two washes. Use only the covered section
for cycles with one wash. See the cycles
chart for more details.
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• The ameunt of detergent to use depends on the hardness of yetJr water arid 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.
- Find out your water's hardness by asking your local water department, water softener
cornpany, or county extension agent.
WATER HARDNESS AMOUNT OF DETERGENT
Soft to Medium Hard Water
0 to 6 grains per gallon
For normal loads:
• Partially" till the Main Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
NOTE: Add orlly 1 tablespoon or 15 granls of detergent to the
Pre-Wash section if dishes are prerinsed or water is very soft.
For baked on soil loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash sectierl (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
For heavily soiled loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
- Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
Medium to Hard Water For normal and heavily soiled loads:
7 to 12 grains per gallon • Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fill the Pre=Wash sectiorl (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
NOTE: Fill amouets shown are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you
use liquid or concentrated powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the package ,when
using liquid dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent.
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