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Dishwashing
Essentials
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HOT Water
For optimal cleaning and drying results,
hot
To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot
water is necessary. The incoming water tempera-
water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a
ture should be 120-140°F to properly activate the
glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass
detergent and melt greasy food soils,
and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If
the temperature is below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified
If for any reason (such as laundering, showers, etc.) the
person raise the water heater thermostat setting.
incoming water temperature
is below 120°F (49°C),
Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water
select the Temp Sense option to have the dishwasher
faucet and let it run until the water is hot.
thermostatically heat the water to proper temperature.
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Detergent
d Never use laundry detergent or hand dishwash-
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an auto-
ing detergent in your dishwasher as it will cause
matic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool,
dry place (not under the sink),
severe oversudsing
and possible leaks.
Recommended
Amount
Detergent
Placement
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water
Add detergent to dispenser cup just before you select the
hardness (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the
cycle and options.
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 etch-
ing/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.
Refer to the package directions on concentrated deter-
ents.)
Water Hardness*
Detergent Use
]For Normal or Power Scrub cycles place the recom-
Soft (0-3 gpg)
3 teaspoons
mended amount of detergent in both the PRE WASH
Medium (4 9 gpg)
4 9 teaspoons
and MAIN WASH cups. Close the cover. The dishwash-
er automatically releases detergent.
Hard (10-12 gpg)
10 12 teaspoons
A Light/China
cycle requires detergent in the MAIN
*Your local water utili_ or state university extension service
WASH cup only. Close the cover after adding detergent.
can tell you the degree of water hardness in 3'ourarea.
The detergent will automatically be dispensed.
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1
The Quick Wash/Rinse
cycle needs detergent in the
teaspoon for each gpg) to the beginning of the main
PRE WASH cup only. Close the cover after adding
wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open it
detergent.
The detergent
will automatically
bc dis-
slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. Alter
pensed.
relatching
the door, the dishwasher
will continue
Rinse & Hold does not use detergent. Leave the deter-
through the cycle,
gent cup lid open when running Rinse & Hold.
If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is virtually
impossible to achieve good results with any dishwasher.
The only solution is a mechanical water softener to
improve water quality and detergent effectiveness.
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