Checking Rinse Aid - Maytag 7602 User Instructions

CHECKING RINSE AID
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water ]
hardness. Use a minimum of 3 teaspoons in soft water. Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying and
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Place the recommended amount of detergent in both reduces spotting and f'dming,
cups for Normal and longer cycles. Do not divide the Your Maytag Jetelean
TM
dishwasher features an auto-
recommended amount between the cups. marie rinse aid dispenser located near the detergent
The following chart includes specific reeommenda- enps in the door.
tions. (Refer to the package directions on concentrated The clear window in the center of the dispenser cap
detergents.) allows you to see if there is rinse aid in tile resei_,oir.
Water Hardness* Detergent Use When the window is colored, there is rinse aid in the
Soft (0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons dispenser. When the window becomes clear, it is time
to refill the dispenser. (As a guide, check the dispenser
Medium (4-9 gpg) 4-9 teaspoons monthly.)
Hard (10-12 gpg) i0-12 teaspoons
°Your local water utility or state university extession service
can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area.
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (i
teaspoon for each gpg) 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. The
dishwasher will continue through the cycle.
If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is virtually
impossible to get good results with any dishwasher.
The only solution is a mechanical water softener to To add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn the cap counter-
improve water quality and detergent effectiveness, clockwise to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid
Detergent Placement rinse aid into the opening. Replace the cap and turn it
clockwise.
Add detergent just before starting the cycle.
For Normal & Heavy Wash cycles place the recom-
mended amount of detergent in both the PRE WASH
and MAIN WASH cups. Close the cover. The dish-
washer automatically releases detergent.
A Light/China cycle requires detergent in the main
wash cup (right side) only-.Close the cover after adding
detergent.
Rinse & Hold does not use detergent.
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