Using The Dispensers - Whirlpool 400 Series Use And Care Manual

Using the Dispensers
For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and
rinse agents properly.
Using the detergent dispenser
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Use automatic dishwashlng detergent
only. Other detergents are too mild and
much too sudsy.
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Add detergent just before starting cycle.
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Store tightly-closed detergent in a cool, dry
place. Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent results in better cleaning.
Filling the detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section
with a cover and one without. Push cover
down firmly until it latches. Detergent in the
open section falls into the dishwasher when
closing the door. The covered section opens
automatically for the main wash.
NOTE: It is normal for cover to open partially
when dispensing detergent.
Corer Cover, Latch
How much detergent to use
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The amount of detergent to use depends
on the hardness of your water and the type
of detergent. If you use too little, dishes
won't be clean. If you use too much in soft
water, glassware will etch.
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Different brands of dishwasher detergent
have different amounts of phosphorus for
softening water. If you have hard water
and use low phosphorus content detergent
(6.0% or less), you may need to use more
detergent or use a detergent with a higher
phosphorus content (8.7%).
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Find out your water's hardness by asking
' your local water department, water soft-
ener company, or county extension agent.
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WATER TYPE
WHERE TO FILL 1
Hard
8+ grains per
gallon
136+ parts per million
Top of
3rd step
(3 tbs.)
Medium
Top of
5-7 grains
per gallon
2nd step
85-l 19 parts per million (2
tbs.)
Use only covered
section for:
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LIGHT
WASH*
Use both sections for:
- NORMAL WASH
- POTS & PANS'
*Cycle on some models only.
soft
O-4 grains per
gallon
O-68 parts per million
Top of
1st step
(1 tbs.)
Fill amounts shown are for standard
powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if
you use liquid or concentrated powdered
detergent. Follow manufacturer's directions
when using liquid dishwasher detergent or
concentrated powdered detergent.
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