Rinse Aid Dispenser; Dishwasher Efficiency Tips - Kenmore Elite 665.16692 Use & Care Manual

Soft Water (0-2 grains per gallon)
[typical water softener water]
Soil Level Main Wash Pre-Wash
Lightly-soiled/Pre- 6 tsp (30 mL) Empty
rinsed dishloads
Normally-soiled 6 tsp (30 mL) 2 tsp (10 mL)
dishloads
Heavily-soiled 7 tsp (35 mL) 4 tsp (20 mL)
dishloads
Medium Hard Water (2-6 grains per gallon)
[some city water]
Soil Level Main Wash Pre_Wash
Lightly-soiled/Pre- 6 tsp (30 mL) 2 tsp (10 mL)
rinsed dishloads
Normally-soiled 6 tsp (30 mL) 4 tsp (20 mL)
dishloads
Heavily-soiled 7 tsp (35 mL) 4 tsp (20 mL)
dishloads
Hard Water (7-12 grains per gallon)
[well water and some city water]
Soil Level / Main Wash Pre_Wash
All soil types T 7 tsp (35 mL) 4 tsp (20 mL)
Very Hard Water (13 grains per gallon and above) +
[hard well water]
/
Soil Level | Main Wash Pre-Wash
All soil types T 8 tsp (40 mL) [full] 4 tsp (20 mL) [full[
+ Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a higher setting as needed. (See
"Rinse Aid Dispenser" section.) It might be necessary to use the
Pots Pans or Normal cycle with the Hi Temp Scrub option for
best wash performance in very hard water.
Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as
spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to
drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small
amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is
designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type.
Filling the dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser holds 4.8 oz (145 mL) of rinse aid. Under
normal conditions, this will last for about three months. You do
not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep
it full, but be careful not to overfill it.
1. Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2. Turn the dispenser knob to the left and lift it out.
3. Add rinse aid until the indicator window looks full.
4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.
5. Replace the dispenser knob.
Rinse aid setting
The amount of rinse aid released into the final wash can be
adjusted. The factory setting is at 2. For most water conditions
set the adjuster to 1 or 2. if there are rings or calcium (hard water)
spots on dishes, try a higher setting.
To adjust the setting
Remove the dispenser knob, then turn the adjuster inside the
dispenser to the desired setting.
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent.
Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry
spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F
(49°0) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if
the water temperature is too low. Water that is too hot can make
some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent
ingredients not to function. If your water heater is located far from
the dishwasher, it may be necessary to run the hot water at the
faucet closest to the dishwasher to minimize the amount of cold
water in the water line.
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