Dishwasherefficiencytips; Detergentand Rinse Aid; Detergent - Kenmore 665.1280 Use And Care Manual

DISHWASHEREFFICIENCYTIPS
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwasher detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot-
free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water
temperature is too low.
Additional efficiency tips
• To save water, energy and time, only scrape dishes. Do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.
• Use a delayfeatureto run yourdishwasherduring off-peakhours. Local utilityproviders recommend avoiding heavyusage of
energy at certain times of day.
• During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.
• Use a rinse aid to improve drying.
DETERGENTAND RINSE AID
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NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse
cycle. Do not use detergent.
• Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder,
liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
• Fresh automaticdishwasherdetergentresultsin better
cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool,
dry place.
Premeasured Detergents
Many detergents now come in premeasured forms (gel packs,
tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for all
hardness and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents
in main compartment and close lid.
Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been
proven betterthan powder, liquid orgel detergents at reducing
filming on dishes. Using tablets and packs overtimewill start to
reduce or eliminate white film. Also, by using a rinse aid you can
minimize repeat buildup of white film.
Powdersand Gels
Water Soil Pre-Wash Main Wash
Hardness Level Compartment Compartment
Soft Light None 1½
(0-4grains Normal None !&
per U.S.
gallon) Heavy Full 1½
Medium Light None 1½
(5-9 grains Normal ½ 1½
per U.S.
gallon) Heavy Full* Full*
Hard Light ½ Full*
(10-14grains Normal Full* Full*
per U.S.
gallon) Heavy Full* Full*
*Full p re-wash compartment contains 7 tsp (35 mL), and full
main wash cup contains 9 tsp (45 mL).
IMPORTANT: Extremely hard water mineral deposits (15 grains
per U.S. gallon or more) can cause damage to your dishwasher
and make it difficult to achieve good results. A water softener is
recommended to avoid damage and achieve good results. You
may bring your water samples to Sears to check hardness level.
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