Dishwasher Use; Detergent Dispenser - Kenmore 665.15912 Use & Care Manual

DISHWASHER USE
The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre-Wash
section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close
the door,
1. Cover latch
2. Main wash section
3. Pre*wash section
4. Cover
The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent
into the dishwasher during the wash, (See the "Cycle Selection
Chart,")
• Use automatic dishwashing detergent only, Other detergents
can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the
dishwasher and reduce washing performance.
• Add detergent just before starting cycle,
• Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place, Fresh
automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning,
NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.
Filling the dispenser
1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by rotating
the cover latch.
2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See "How Much
Detergent to Use."
3. Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed,
4. Close the dispenser cover,
How much detergent to use
• The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of
your water and the type of detergent, If you use too little,
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch,
• Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out
your water's hardness by asking your local water department,
water softener company, or county extension agent.
• Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different
amounts of phosphorous for softening water, If you have hard
water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of
less than 8.7%, you might need to use more detergent, or use
a detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8.7%,
Water Hardness Amount of Detergent
Soft to Medium For normally soiled loads
Hard Water • Partially fill the Main Wash
Oto 6 grains per section (6 tsp or 30 g)
gallon • Fillthe Pre-Wash section
(4 tsp or 20 g)
NOTE: Add only 2 tsp or 10 g of
detergent to the Pre-Wash section if
dishes are pre-rinsed or the water is
very soft (0 to 2 grains per gallon),
For heavily soiled loads
• Partially fillthe Main Wash
section (7 tsp or 35 g)
• Fillthe Pre-Wash section
(4 tsp or 20 g)
Medium to Hard
Water
7 to 12 grains per
gallon
For normal and heavily soiled loads
• Partially fillthe Main Wash
section (7 tsp or 35 g)
• Fillthe Pre-Wash section
(4 tsp or 20 g)
Very Hard Water
13 grains per gallon
and above
NOTE: It might be
necessary to use the
Pots Pans cycle, or
the Normal cycle with
the Hi Temp Scrub
option for best wash
performance with
very hard water.
For normal and heavily soiled loads
• Fill the Main Wash section
(8 tsp or 40 g)
• Fillthe Pre-Wash section
(4 tsp or 20 g)
• Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a
higher setting. See "Rinse Aid
Dispenser" later in this section.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent.
Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered
detergent, Follow instructions on the package when using liquid
dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent.
It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing
detergent,
NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes, Use only the
covered section for cycles with 1 wash, See the "Cycle Selection
Chart" for more details.
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