How Much Detergent To Use; Detergent Usage Guide - Frigidaire FGBD2445NQ0A Use & Care Manual

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heating coilandotherparts ofthedishwasher leading
to damage t othe unitandsurrounding p roperty. U se
onlyhousehold grade automatic d ishwasher detergents.
Wash Cup
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.
Pre Wash Cup
Rinse Aid Indicator
If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup, open
pressing the cover latch.
Main Wash Cup
The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will
enhance drying performance. The energy required
to use the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per cycle.
You may choose not to select the HEAT DRY option;
however you will have items in your dish load that
will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle.
Cover Latch
Pre Wash Cup
Rinse Aid Indicator
If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup, open
pressing the cover latch.
* Apperance may vary from your model.
Detergent Usage Guide
Cycle Very Hard Water*
(over 12 grains)
Heavy Wash
or
Normal Wash
Top Rack
Rinse Only
Soft Water
(0-3 grains)
2 teaspoons
(each cup-
1/4 full)
2 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup-
1/4 full)
No Detergent
Medium Hard Water
(4-8 grains)
5 teaspoons
(each cup-fill to line
above "Regular")
5 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup-fill to
line above "Regular")
No Detergent
Hard Water
(9-12 grains)
8 teaspoons
each cup- completel_
full)
8 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup-
completely full)
No Detergent
Each Cup-
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
Main Wash Cup-
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
No Detergent
(water softener
recommended)