Proper Use Of Detergent; Forget To Add A Dish - RCA 165D3527P035 Owner's Manual

Proper Use of Detergent

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.
The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is
hard or soft . With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soft
water, you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water
department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more
grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended.
Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick
while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water
can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called
You'll find two detergent dispensers on the
door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles
except RINSE & HOLD require detergent in the
main cup. If your dishes have extra heavy soil
or you have hard water you may want to add
detergent to the open cup also.
Be sure the Dial is at OFF position before
adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and
latch properly. Add detergent then close the main cup.
NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has
been closed, simply turn the detergent cup
handle counter-clockwise until it releases.
A snapping sound may be heard.

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.
Push the door latch to the left.
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Do not open the door until water spray action stops. Steam may
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rise out of the dishwasher.
Add forgotten dishes.
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Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
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etching.
Open Cup
Main Cup
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