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DISHWASHER USE
The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section
empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door,
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1. Cover
2. Main
wash section
3 Cover
latch
4 Pre-wash
section
The larger Main Wash section automatically
empties detergent
into the dishwasher during the main wash. _Sae the "Cycle
Selection Chart.")
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Use automatic dishwashing
detergent only. Other detergents
can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the
dishwasher
and reduce washing performance.
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Add detergent just before starting a cycle.
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Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh
automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.
NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.
Filling the dispenser
1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing
the Cover latch.
2.
Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See "How Much
Detergent to Use."
3.
Close the Main Wash dispenser cover• Fill the Pre-Wash
section if needed.
It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing
detergent.
NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the
covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the "Cycle Selection
Chart" for more details.
How much detergent
to use
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The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of
your water and the type of detergent. If you use too littte,
dishes won't be ciean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
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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.
Different brands of dishwasher
detergent have different
amounts of phosphorous
for softening water. If you have hard
water and use a detergent with a phosphorous
content of less
than 8.7%, you might need to use more detergent, or use a
detergent with a phosphorous
content higher than 8.7%.
Top of 3rd step _3 tbs or 45 g)
Top of 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
Top of 1st step (1 tb or 15 g)
Water Hardness
Amount of Detergent
Soft to Medium
Herd Water
0 to 6 grains per
gallon
For normally
soiled loads
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Fill the Main Wash section to the
top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
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Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
if needed
NOTE: Add only 1 tb or 15 g of
detergent to both sections if dishes
are pre-rineed or the water is very
soft (0 to 2 grains per gallon).
For heavily soiled loads
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Fill the Main Wash section to the
top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
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Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g}
Medium to Hard
Water
7 to 12 grains per
gallon
For normally soiled and
heavily soiled loads
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Fill the Main Wash section to the
top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
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Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
if needed
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent.
Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated
powdered
detergent. Follow instructions
on the package when using liquid
dishwasher detergent or concentrated
powdered detergent.
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