Dishwasher Dispenser And Detergents - Frigidaire FFCD2418US Use & Care Manual

DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS
CAUTION
The use of industrial grade detergent can
damage the heating coil and other parts of
the dishwasher leading to damage to the
unit and surrounding property. Use only
household grade automatic dishwasher
detergents.
Filing the Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has two detergent
cups. The smaller one is for addition to the
pre-wash and the larger is for release to the
main wash.
• Use only fresh automatic dishwashing
detergent. Other detergents may cause
oversudsing.
• When using automatic dishwashing
detergent tabs, place one tab in main
wash cup and close.
• Add detergent just before starting cycle.
• Store detergent in a cool, dry location.
Moist or caked detergent may not dissolve
properly.
Cycle
Heavy Wash
or
Normal Wash
1 Hr. Wash
or
Energy Saver
Rinse Only
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. For very hard water, detergent alone
may not be enough and then a water softener is recommended to improve water quality and
dishwashing performance.
10
Detergent Usage Chart
Soft Water Medium Hard Water
(0-3 grains)
2 teaspoons
(each cup-
1/4 full)
2 teaspoons
(Main Wash
cup-
1/4 full)
No Detergent
If the cover is closed on the Main Wash
Cup open by pressing the Cover Latch.
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 etching
to some glassware which is surface damage
that appears like a film but cannot be wiped
off. Your local water company, water softener
company or county extension agent can tell
you the water hardness in your area.
(4-8 grains)
5 teaspoons
(each cup- fill
to line above
"Regular")
5 teaspoons
(each cup- fill
to line above
"Regular")
No Detergent
Cover
Pre-Wash
Cup
Rinse Aid
Indicator
Very Hard Water
Hard Water
(Over 12 grains)
(9-12 grains)
8 teaspoons Each Cup-
Completely
(each cup-
Full (water
completely full)
softener
recommended)
8 teaspoons Main
Wash Cup-
(Main Wash
Completely Full
cup- completely
(water softener
full)
recommended)
No Detergent No Detergent
(water softener
recommended)
Main Wash
Cup
Cover
Latch