3. Close the dispenser cover
The amount of the detergent needed depends on the cycle and soil level of dishes, refer to the table below and
adjust the recommended amount as necessary
Cycle
Auto
wash,
Pots&wash,
Normal
wash
Quick wash,
China crystal
Rinse
Preparing and loading dishes
Soft Water
(0-3 Grains)
2 Teaspoons
(Main Wash Cup-
Full)
2 Teaspoons
(Main Wash
Full)
No Detergent
for your load.
Medium Hard Water
(4-8 Grains)
5 Teaspoons
(Main Wash Cup -
fill to line above
"Regular")
5 Teaspoons
(Main Wash Cup
fill to line above
"Regular")
No Detergent
14
Hard Water
(9-12 Grains)
8 Teaspoons
(Main Wash
Cup
Completely
Full)
8 Teaspoons
(Main Wash Cup
completely full)
No Detergent
Very Hard Water*
(Over 12 Grains)
Each Cup -
Completely Full
(Water Softener
Recommended)
Main Wash Cup -
Completely Full
(Water Softener
Recommended)
No Detergent (Water
Softener
Recommended)
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