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Dishwashing
Essentials
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HOT Water
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To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the
Cleaning and drying results, hot
Water is necessary. The incoming water tempera-
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hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run
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ing. If the temperature is below 120°F (49°C), have a
If for any reason (such as laundering, showers, etc.) the
qualified person raise the water heater thermostat set-
incoming water temperature
is below 120°F (49°C),
ting.
select the Temp Sense option to have the dishwasher
Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water
thermostatically heat the water to proper temperature,
faucet and let it run until the water is hot.
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Detergent
:
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an auto-
Never use laundry detergent or hand dishwash-
matic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool,
ing detergent in your dishwasher as it will Cause
dry place (not under the sink),
severe Oversudsing and possible leaks.
Recommended Amount
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water
hardness (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the
Detergent
Placement
amount of soil oil the dishes. Too little detergent results
Add detergent just before starting the cycle.
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
Soft (0-3 gpg)
3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9 gpg)
4-9 teaspoons
For Normal or Pots and Pans cycles place the recom-
mended amount of detergent in both the PRE WASH
Hard (10-12 gpg)
10 12 teaspoons
and MAIN WASH cups. Close the cover. The dishwash-
*Your local water utili_ or state university extension service
er automatically releases detergent.
can tell you the degree _2fwater hardness in your area.
A Light/China
cycle requires detergent in the MAIN
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1
WASH cup only. Close the cover after adding detergent.
teaspoon for each gpg) to the beginning of the main
The detergent will automatically be dispensed.
wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open it
The Quick Wash/Rinse cycle needs detergent in the
slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. After
PRE WASH cup only. Close the cover after adding
relatching
the door, the dishwasher
will continue
detergent.
The detergent
will automatically
be dis-
through the cycle,
pensed.
If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is virtually
Do not use detergent with the Rinse & Hold cycle.
impossible to achieve good results with arty dishwasher.
Leave the detergent cup lid open when running Rinse &
The only solution is a mechanical water softener to
Hold.
improve water quality and detergent effectiveness.
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