Dishwasher Use; Detergent Dispenser - Kenmore 665.16552 Use & Care Manual

DISHWASHER USE
• 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.
Main Wash Pre-Wash
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
Charts.")
• 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 if you have selected 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 the following
section "How much detergent to use."
3. Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed. (See "Cycle Selection
Charts.")
4. Close the dispenser cover.
The cover will open during the cycle to dispense the
detergent.
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.
1. Use 8 tsp (40 mL) [full])
2. Use 7 tsp (35 mL)
3. Use 6 tsp (3O mL)
4. Use 4 tsp (2O mL) [full]
5. Use 2 tsp (10 mL)
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent.
Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered
detergent. Tablet detergents should be placed in the main wash
section of the detergent dispenser with the cover closed. Follow
instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher
detergent, concentrated powdered detergent or tablet detergent.
Soft Water (0-2 grains per gallon)
[typical water softener water]
Soil Level Main Wash Pre-Wash
Lightly-soiled/Pre- 6 tsp (30 mL) Empty
rinsed dishloads
Normally-soiled 6 tsp (30 mL) 2 tsp (10 mL)
dishloads
Heavily-soiled 7 tsp (35 mL) 4 tsp (20 mL)
dishloads
Medium Hard Water (2-6 grains per gallon}
[some city water]
Soil Level Main Wash Pre-Wash
Lightly-soiled/Pre- 6 tsp (30 mL) 2 tsp (10 mL)
rinsed dishloads
Normally-soiled 6 tsp (30 mL) 4 tsp (20 mL)
dishloads
Heavily-soiled 7 tsp (35 mL) 4 tsp (20 mL)
dishloads
Hard Water (7-12 grains per gallon}
[well water and some city water]
Soil Level Main Wash / Pre-Wash
All soil types 7 tsp (35 mL) T 4 tsp (20 mL)
Very Hard Water (13 grains per gallon and above) t
[hard well water]
Soil Level Main Wash / Pre-Wash
All soil types 8 tsp (40 mL) [full] T 4 tsp (20 mL) [full]
Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a higher setting as needed. (See
"Rinse Aid Dispenser" section.) It might be necessary to use the
Pots Pans or Normal cycle with the Hi Temp Scrub option for
best wash performance in very hard water.
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