Cycle Selection Charts - Kenmore 665.16532 Use & Care Manual

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.
• 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
1. Use S tsp (4O mL) [full])
2. Use 7 tsp (35 mL)
3. Use 6 tsp (3O mL)
4. Use 4 tsp (20 mL) [full]
5. Use 2 tsp (!0 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/ 6 tsp (30 mL) 2 tsp (10 mL)
Pre-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) +
[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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