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Proper Use of Detergent
• The amount of detergent to use depends on the type of water in
your area. Hard or soft water and if items are lightly or heavily soiled
will affect the amount of detergent to use.
• Water softness or hardness is measured in grains content per gallon
(gpg). You can find out the gpg level by calling your local
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in your county.
• If you find that the gpg level is higher in the water, then the water will
be harder in your living area. You will need more detergent to clean.
If gpg level is lower, then the water will be softer in your living area
so you will need less detergent to clean.
See the following table to understand the "water hardness type" and
gpg level.
Note: If gpg level is over 12, then water is very hard. You may need
Note: Use only "Automatic Dishwasher Detergent" for your
13
water
Water hardness type
hard
medium
soft
softener to improve the water quality and the performance of
your dishwashing.
The quality of the detergent will make a big difference in the
cleaning of dishes. Detergent that is damp or too old will not
give an effective clean because the active ingredients are
phased off.
dishwasher. Other types of detergents that are not for
dishwasher use may cause
over suds and foaming. Do not use detergents that are dried,
caked or moist. These types of detergents will not dissolve
properly
gpg
10+
4-9
0-3
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