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USING
YOUR
DISHWASHER
Hot
Water
For proper
performance,
hot water is necessary.
For
best cleaning and drying results, set your water heater
to deliver a minimum
of 120°F (49°C) water to the
dishwasher.
If, for any reason, the temperature
of the
water entering
the dishwasher
is below 120°F, select
the option (if available)
to have your dishwasher
heat
the water.
To check water temperature,
turn on the hot water
faucet nearest the dishwasher.
Let the water run into a
glass until it is as hot as possible, then check with a
candy or meat thermometer.
If the temperature
at the
faucet is below 120°F, have a qualified
person raise the
water heater thermostat
setting.
Helpful hints:
• If outside temperatures
are unusually
low, or if your
water travels a long distance from the water heater
to the dishwasher,
you may need to increase your
water heater's
thermostat.
° If you have not used hot water for some time, the
water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot
water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the dishwasher.
° If you've recently done laundry
or run hot water for
showers,
give your water heater time to recover
before operating
the dishwasher.
Detergent
Use only powder
or liquid detergents
specifically
made for use in automatic
dishv¢ashers.
Other types
(laundry,
hand soap, etc.) will cause oversudsing.
Use
fresh detergent
and store it in a cool, dry place (not
under the kitchen sink).
Amount
to Use
The amount
of detergent
to use depends
on the water
hardness
(measured
in grains per gallon-gpg)
and the
amount
of soil on the dishes. Generally
detergent
amounts
should be increased
for harder water and
heavier
soil.
A basic guideline
is one teaspoon
of detergent
for each
grain of water hardness
(gpg). Use a minimum
of
three teaspoons
(one tablespoon)
in soft water.*
If the water hardness
is 15 grains or harder, it will be
virtually
impossible
to get good results with any
dishwasher.
The only solution is a mechanical
water
softener to improve
water quality.
Adding
Detergent
There are two detergent
dispensers
on the inside door
of your dishwasher.
Longer cycles have two washes
and need detergent
in both cups, while shorter cycles
have only one wash and need detergent
placed in the
covered
cup.
After adding
detergent
to the Main Wash cup always
snap the lid closed. Detergent
placed in the Pre-Wash
cup (open cup) will be dispensed
immediately.
Refer to the Detergent
Usage Guide below for
detergent
amounts
and placement
for each cycle. Your
dishwasher
may not feature all the cycles listed.
Detergent
Usage
Guide
(powder
or liquid)
SOFT WATER
MEDIUM WATER
HARD WATER
(0-3 grains hardness)
(3-7 grains)
(7-12 grains)
CYCLES
Main Cup
Open Cup
Main Cup
Open Cup
Main Cup
Open Cup
SUPER SCRUB
NORMAL WASH
ENERGY SAVER
CHINA/CRYSTAL
1 Tbsp.
minimum
1 Tbsp.
minimum
2-3 Tbsp.
(2nd Line)
2-3 Tbsp.
(2nd Line)
34 Tbsp.
(3rd Line)
3-4 Tbsp.
(3rd Line)
1 Tbsp.
None
2-3 Tbsp.
None
3-4 Tbsp.
None
SHORT WASH
minimum
(2nd Line)
(3rd Line)
RINSE & HOLD
Use no detergent
Use no detergent
Use no detergent
*Note:
When using ultra dishwashing
detergents,
use the amount
recommended
on the package.
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