Montgomery Ward FD051B_MW Instruction Manual page 5

About Your Dishwasher
Detergents
There are 3 types of detergents:
1. With phosphate and chlorine
2. With phosphate but without chlorine
3. Without phosphate or chlorine
Function of detergent:
Detergent, with its chemical ingredients, is necessary to remove, crush and transport
dirt out of the dishwasher. Use only detergent specifically made for use in
dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don't put powder detergent into the
dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.
Normally new pulverized detergent does not have phosphate and the water softening
function of phosphate is not available. If detergents without phosphate are used with
hard water, often white spots appear on dishes and glasses. In this case, please add
more detergent to achieve better results.
Detergents without chlorine only bleach a little. Strong and colored spots will not be
removed completely. If this happens, choose a washing cycle with a higher
temperature.
Concentrated detergent
Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split in two
basic types:
1. Conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components
2. Low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes
The use of "normal" washing cycles in conjunction with concentrated detergents
reduces pollution and is good for your dishes; these cycles are specially matched to
the dirt-dissolving properties of the enzymes of the concentrated detergent. For this
reason, "normal" wash cycles in which concentrated detergents are used can achieve
the same results that can otherwise only be achieved using "intensive" cycles.
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The rinse-aid dispenser has 4
settings. Always start with the
dispenser set on '1'. If spots and
poor drying occur, increase the
amount of rinse-aid dispensed by
removing the dispenser lid and
rotating the dial to '5'. If the dishes
are still not drying properly or are
spotted, adjust the dial to the next
higher number until your dishes are
spot-free. The recommended setting
is '4'.
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Detergent Tablets
Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different speeds. For this reason,
some tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short
cycles. Please use long cycles when using detergent tablets to ensure the
complete removal of detergent residuals.
**NOTE: Detergent tablets are only for use with models that have a 3-in-1 function.
Detergent Dispenser
The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each wash cycle following the
instructions provided in the "Wash Cycle Table" on p. 12. Your dishwasher uses less
detergent and rinse-aid than a conventional dishwasher. Generally, only one table-
spoon of detergent is needed for a normal wash cycle. More heavily soiled items
need more detergent. Always add the detergent just before starting the dishwasher,
otherwise the detergent could become damp and will not dissolve properly.
Push latch
to open
Warning! Dishwasher detergent is corrosive. Take care to keep out of reach of
children.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser:
Fill the detergent dispenser with
detergent. The marking indicates the
fill levels, as illustrated on the right.
15 Fill with main wash cycle
detergent.
25 Fill with pre-wash cycle detergent
Please observe the manufacturer's
dosing and storage recommendations
as stated on the detergent packaging.
Close the lid and press until it locks in
place.
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Detergent powder
Detergent tablet
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