Your Part In Cleaning Dishes; Using The Detergent Dispenser - Kenmore 15895 Use & Care Manual

Your Part in Cleaning Dishes
Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. This section explains proper
dishwasher operation.
Using the detergent dispenser
• Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other
detergents are too mild and much too sudsy.
• Add detergent just before starting cycle.
• Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh
automatic dishwasher detergent results in better
cleaning.
Filling the detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser [] has one section with a cover
and one without. Push the cover down firmly until it latches.
Detergent in the open section falls into the dishwasher
when closing the door. The covered section opens auto-
matically for the main wash. It is normal for the cover to
open partially when dispensing detergent.
NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with two washes. Use
only the covered section for cycles with one wash. See the
cycles chart for more details.
How much detergent to use
• The amount of detergent to use depends on the hard-
ness 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.
• Find out your water's hardness by asking the water
softener department in your local Sears store or your
local water department.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered
detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concen-
trated powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the
package when using liquid dishwasher detergent or
concentrated powdered detergent.
Cover Cover latch
Water Type Where to fill standard
powdered detergent
Hard Top of
8+ grains per gallon 3rd step
136+ parts per million (3 tbs.)
Medium Top of
5-7 grains per gallon 2nd step
85-119 parts per million (2 tbs.)
Soft Top of
0-4 grains per gallon 1st step
0-68 parts per million (1 tbs.)
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