Detergent Dispenser; Filling The Detergent Dispenser - Haier QDT125 Series Owner's Manual

USING THE DISHWASHER

DETERGENT DISPENSER

To open, press the button and the cover will flip back. The
detergent dispenser has two compartments. The pre-wash
compartment is the smaller compartment on the left side.
Use the pre-wash compartment only when your water is
extremely hard or when you have a heavy soiled load. The
pre-wash compartment is not used when tablet or packet
detergents are used.
NOTE: Do not block detergent dispenser with large or tall
utensils.
Detergent
Dispenser
You may use tablet, packet, powder, liquid or gel automatic
dishwasher detergent. Make sure you use only detergents
specifically labeled for use in automatic dishwashers. Never
use liquid hand dish detergent in an automatic dishwasher.
Sudsing and poor wash performance will result with the use of
improper detergents.
Detergents should be stored in a dry location and in their
original container to prevent loss of effectiveness. Place
detergent in the cup just prior to starting the dishwasher
and then close the cover. The cover will open during the
wash cycle.
FILLING THE DETERGENT
DISPENSER
We recommend using detergent in tablet or packet form.
Independent testing has shown this form of detergent
is very effective in the dishwasher. Finish
Powerball is an example of this type of detergent. Simply
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put a tablet or packet into the main wash compartment and
close the detergent cup cover. Please notice that the tablet
or packet must be placed in the main wash compartment
of the detergent cup. If the tablet or packet is placed in
the prewash compartment or tossed in the bottom of the
dishwasher, the detergent will be flushed down the drain in
a very short period of time and will thus be wasted. Wash
performance will be very poor as a result.
If you choose to use detergent in powder, liquid or gel form,
the amount of detergent you use will be determined by
the hardness of your water, the temperature of your water,
and the food soil load inside the dishwasher. Contact your
water company to get information about the hardness
of the water in your area. Water hardness is measured in
grains per gallon. Use this information and the table above
to determine the amount of detergent to use. You may
purchase a hard water test strip from Haier Appliances.
Call 877-337-3639 and ask for part number WD01X10295.
In Canada, call 800-661-1616.
49-55125-1
Use the table as a starting point and then adjust the
amount of detergent you use. Use just enough to get
good wash performance. Using just the right amount of
detergent will provide great wash performance without
wasting detergent or etching glassware.
Greater than 10
Using too much detergent with very soft and/or very
hot water may cause a condition called etching on your
glassware. Etching is a permanent cloudiness in your
glassware. This condition is irreversible. However, using too
little detergent will cause poor wash performance.
DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT
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NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for
dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During
operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents,
covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.
Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the
dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other
cleaners. Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the
correct detergent and where it is stored.
While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher,
your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent
that is not formulated for automatic dishwashers.
Main Wash
Pre-Wash
Number of
Detergent Cup(s) to Fill
Grains/Gal.
Less than 5 Fill main cup to line 20
5 to 10 Fill main cup to line 30
Fill both main cup
and pre-wash cup
Rinse
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