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Dishwasher
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Removable
Utensil
Basket
,
For best cleaning results, prevent items from nesting togeth-
Small,
lightweight
er by placing some items in the basket with handles up and
items
like
baby
some with handles down. Load knives, handles up, through
spoons and plastic
the slots in the covered section (when closed),
measuring
spoons
Be sure that thin, finely pointed items do not extend through
should be placed in the
covered section of the
the basket. This could block the lower wash arm.
basket for washing.
Dishwashing
Essentials
Hot
Water
For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is I
wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open it slowly
necessary. The incoming water tem_rature
should be I
and add detergent to the bottom of the tub.
120-140° F (49,60 ° C) to properly activate the deter- I
gent and melt greasy food soils,
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If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficult to
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achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution is
a mechanical water softener to improve water quality,
To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot
detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts
water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a glass
from the damage that hard water deposits can cause.
in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass and
check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If the tern-
Detergent
Placement
perature is below 120° F (49° C), have a qualified person
The recommended amount of detergent is the per cup
raise the water heater thermostat setting,
dosage. Do not divide this amount between cups. Each line
Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water faucet
in the detergent cup represents 3 teaspoons. Add detergent
and let it run until the water is hot. This assures that the ini-
just before starting the cycle and close the cover. The deter-
tial fill of water is hot.
gent automatically dispenses.
D e t e r g e n t
For Heavy or Normal Wash, place the recommended
amount of detergent in both the PRE WASH and MAIN
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an auto-
WASH cups.
matic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool,
dry place (not under the sink).
Light Wash requires detergent in the MAIN WASH cup
only.
Recommended
Amount
Do not use detergent with Rinse Only. Leave the detergent
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hard-
cup lid open when running Rinse Only.
ness* (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the
amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent results in
R i n s e A i d
poor cleaning, hard water fdming/spotting and poor drying.
Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces
Too much detergent can cause permanent etching/cloudi-
spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the
ness.
dishwasher interior.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water
hardness. In soft water, a minimum of 3 teaspoons is rec-
Your dishwasher features an automatic rinse aid dispense
ommended,
located near the detergent cups in the door.
Water Hardness*
Detergent Amount per Cup
The clear window in the center of the dispenser cap allow:
Soft (0-3 gpg)
3 teaspoons
you to see if there is rinse aid in the reservoir. When th_
Medium (4-9 gpg)
4-9 teaspoons
window is colored, there is rinse aid in the dispenser. Whet
Hard (10-12 _gpg)
10-12 teaspoons
the window becomes clear, it is time to refill the dispensel
Check the dispenser monthly.
*Your local water utilit)' or state university
extension
service can
tell you the degree of water hardness
in your area.
To add rinse aid to the dispenser,
turn the cap counterclock
wise to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid intc
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1 tea-
the opening. Replace the cap and turn it clockwise.
spoon for each gpg above 12) to the beginning of the main
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