Recommended Detergent; Operating Your Dishwasher; Add Detergent - KitchenAid W10579120A User Manual

Recommended detergent

The United States and Canada have passed a restriction limiting the amount of phosphorus (phosphates) in
the household dishwasher detergents to no more than 0.5%, whereas previous detergents contained 8.7%.
Major manufacturers have reformulated their dishwasher detergent for this change in detergents as another
step in eco-conscious awareness. With these recent changes it is recommended to use tablets and packs for
convenience and improved performance.
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Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
10 place load - upper rack
12 place load - upper rack
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard
items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.
Make sure when dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking
detergent dispenser.
Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown in the graphics above. This will
improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest dish surface
downward, allowing space for water to flow up through rack and
between dishes.
Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
Place plastics, small plates and glasses in upper rack.
Wash only items marked "dishwasher safe."
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes
so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items
are secured in racks.
When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down
and avoid "nesting" as shown. If your silverware does not fit into the
designated slots, lift and slide covers off to remove them and mix
silverware types to keep them separated.

OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER

10 place load - lower rack
12 place load - lower rack
Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep
your silverware separated for optimum wash. See the complete
on-line User Guide for detailed illustrations.
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Check that all arms spin freely
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Add Detergent

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle.
Do not use detergent.
Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just
before starting a cycle.
Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent results in better
cleaning. Store tightly closed
detergent container in a cool, dry
place.
Premeasured Detergents
Many detergents now come in
premeasured forms (gel packs,
tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for all hardness and
soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in main compartment
and close lid.
Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been proven better
than powder, liquid or gel detergents at reducing filming on dishes.
Using tablets and packs over time will start to reduce or eliminate white
film. Also, by using a rinse aid you can minimize repeat buildup of white
film.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types.
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