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Advice and tips before washing
recommended detergent amounts based on water
hardness. Remember, you should adjust the
amount of detergent you use by small amounts
until you find the correct amount.
Note that 12 grains and higher is extremely hard
water and detergent alone may not be enough.
You may need to use a water softener to maximize
the performance of your washer. Also, in areas
with hard water (9+) you may need to wash at
lower temperatures to prevent hard water deposits
from forming in the tank and wash system.
Amount of detergent to use
The amount of detergent needed varies among
the different brands, but for most detergents, you
need only one or two tablespoons. Using too

Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness

Detergent amounts
Water hardness
Soft (0-3 grains per gal.)
Medium (4-8 grains per gal.)
Hard (9+ grains per gal.)
Pre Wash Main Wash
1 teaspoon 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon 1 to 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon 2 to 3 tablespoons
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much detergent can result in detergent residue
being left in your clothes, which can cause them
to appear gray or dingy. You should start with a
small amount of detergent and increase it only if
the cleaning results are unsatisfactory.
Additionally, you should never put detergent in
the prewash compartment unless you are using
a wash program that has a prewash cycle. This
could cause excess foaming, which could damage
the machine.
The amount of detergent needed can also depend
on the hardness of the water in your area. See
the "Detergent Amounts Based on Water
Hardness" section on the next page for more
details.
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