Kenmore 14048 Owner's Manual page 10

Detergent Dispenser
You'll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door' of your
dishwasher because some cycles use two washes.
Do not add detergent until you are ready to start the cTcle. Use fi'esh
detergent.
OPEN CUP
The dispenser' will automatically release detergent at the correct times
during the cycle,
Always close the main cup tightly. When it is firmly latched you will
hear a clicking sound. It is not necessary to overtighten
Close th.e main cup_
NOTE.
To open tile detergent cup after it has been closed, simply (_
)
turn the detergent cup handle counter-cloclcwlse until it releases A _ _/_
snapping sound may be heard. This is normal when the detergent ,'._
cup opens,
GRASP HANDLEANDTURN
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE .... °
/
MAIN CUP
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
Moderately
Cycles Soft Water Hard Water Hard Water Very Hard Water
(0 to 3 grains) (4 to 8 grains) (9 to 12 grains) (over 12 grains)
LightWash Main Cup Main Cup Main Cup Water Softener
I tablespoon Half Full Completely Full Recommended
HeawWash Each Cup Each Cup Each Cup Water Softener
Normal Wash I tablespoon Half Full Completely Fuil Recommended
Rinse & Hold No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent Water Softener
Recommended
Rinse Agent Dispenser
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your dishwasher's
dispenser uses the liquid form.
To fill the dispenser:
Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL line on the tip of the cap.. Add the
liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the top of the FULL line_ Replace
the cap. The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
Fill as needed, but do not overfill,
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