Dispensers - Haier QDP555 Series Owner's Manual

USING THE DISHWASHER
DETERGENT DISPENSER
The detergent dispenser is located in the center of the
dishwasher door. It has two compartments. The main wash
compartment is found inside the detergent dispenser. To open,
press the button on the side of the dispenser. The pre-wash
compartment is on the lid of the detergent dispenser. 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 load large items in the lower rack where they may
block the wash jets from rinsing out the detergent dispenser.
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
is an example of this type of detergent. Simply 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.
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You may purchase a hard water test strip from Haier
Appliances. You can order through Haier Appliances Parts by
visiting haierappliances.com/parts.
In Canada, haiercanada.ca/parts.
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.
Number of
Grains/Gal.
Less than 4
4 to 8
8 to 12
Fill both main wash cup and pre
Greater than 12
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
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.
Rinse Agent
Detergent Cup(s) to Fill
Fill cup to 1/3 full
Fill cup to 2/3 full
Fill cup completely full
wash cup
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