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Adding Detergent
Add Detergent to Dispenser Cup Just Before You
Detergent
Select the Cycle and Options.*
Use only a powder or liquid detergent designed for an
automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry de-
Sensor Start
If d(shes are not pre-dnsed, place proper amount of
tergent or hand dishwashing detergent in your
dishwasher as it will cause severe oversudsing,
detergentin both Prewash and Main Wash cups. if
Usefreshdetergentand storeitin a cool,dry place(not dishes are pre-rinsed,add detergentonlyto the Main
under the kitchen sink),
Wash cup. Close the lid.
Recommended Amount to Use
Sani Scrub
The amountof detergentto use dependson the water
Placeproperamountof detergentin boththe Prewash
hardness(measuredingrains per gallon--gpg)andthe and Main Wash cups. Close the lid.
amount of soil on the dishes. Generally detergent
amounts should be increasedfor harder water and
Quick Wash
heavier soil.
Place the properamountof detergentin the MainWash
cup only. Close the lid.
Too little detergent can result in poor cleaning, hard
water filming and spotting, and poor drying. Overuse of
Rinse & Hold
detergent (especially in chemically softened water)can
Do NOT use detergent in this cycle.
cause permanent etching (cloudiness) of glassware.
For detergents with low phosphate content (8.7% or
*NOTE: If the Delicate Wash option is selected, use
less) the usage level may have to be increased, The
half of the normal amount of detergent.
phosphate content is shown on the side of the box.
Rinse Aid
A basic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent for each
Your Jenn-Air dishwasher features an automatic rinse
grain of water hardness (gpg). Use a minimumof three
aid dispenser,located near the detergent dispenser on
teaspoons (one tablespoon) in soft water. Refer to the
the door interior. Rinse aid improves drying results and
chart below,
reduces spotting and filming.
Note: When using Ultra or concentrated dishwasher
To fill, turn dispenser cap counterclockwise to open.
detergents, follow the package recommendations on
Remove cap and pour liquid rinse aid into the opening.
the amount to use.
Replace cap and turn clockwise,
Water
When it is time to refill the dispenser, the words "LOW
Hardness*
Detergent Use
RINSE AID" will appear in the Display.
Soft
3 teaspoons
(0-3 grains)
(fill cup to first line)
Medium
4-9 teaspoons
(4-9 grains)
(fill cup to second line)
Hard
10-12 teaspoons
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,_
(10-12 grains)
(fill cup to third line)
• Your local water utility can tell you the exact degree of
hardness of your water supply. In rural areas, your
state university extension service can tell you how to
test your water hardness,
For water hardness of 13-14 grains, add additional
detergent (1 teaspoon for each grain over 12) at the
beginning of the main wash portionof the cycle. (Open
door, add detergent to bottom of tub, close door and
dishwasher will continue through cycle.)
If water is 15 grains or harder, it will be virtually
impossible to get good results with any dishwasher.
The only solution is a mechanical water softener to
improve water quality.
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