And Detergents - Frigidaire PLDB999AC0 Use And Care Manual

Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one covered and one
uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls
into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The
covered cup opens automatically to release
detergent.
How much Detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends on the
water hardness. Water hardness is measured in
grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result
in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting.
Using too much detergent in soft water can cause a
permanent film called etching. Your local water
company, water softener company or county
extension agent can tell you the water hardness in
your area.
Cycle Soft Water
(0-3 grains)
Pots Pans 2 teaspoons
(each cup–
or
Normal Wash
2 teaspoons
Light Wash
or
(Main Wash cup–
China Crystal
Rinse Hold
No Detergent
*Note: For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to improve
water quality and dishwashing performance. Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main wash portion
of the cycle. As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. Unlatch the door, open slowly and add detergent
to the bottom of the tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue through the cycle.
Detergent Usage Guide
Medium Hard Water
(4-8 grains)
5 teaspoons
(each cup–fill to line
1/4 full)
above "Regular")
5 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup–fill to
1/4 full) line above "Regular")
No Detergent
• Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent.
Other detergents will cause oversudsing.
• Add detergent just before starting cycle.
• Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or
caked detergent will not dissolve properly.
Cover Latch
Main Wash Cup
Cover
Note: If the cover is closed on the Main Wash
Cup, open by pressing the cover latch.
Hard Water
(9-12 grains)
8 teaspoons
(each cup–
completely full)
8 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup–
completely full)
No Detergent
13
Pre Wash Cup
Very Hard Water*
(over 12 grains)
Each Cup–
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
Main Wash Cup–
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
No Detergent
(water softener
recommended)