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ADDING
DETERGENT
Use a detergent designed specifically ibr use in an auto-
Detergent
Placement
matic dishwasher.
Be sure it is flesh and stored in a
Add detergent
to dispenser cup just before you select
cod, dU place (not under the sink),
the cycle and options.
Never use laundry
detergent
or hand dish-
washing
detergent
in your
dishwasher
as it
will cause
severe
oversudsing
and
possible
leaks.
Recommended
Amount
The amount of detergent to nse depends on tile water
hardness (measured in grains per gallon
gpg) and
the amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent
results in poor cleaning, hard water fihning and spot-
ting and poor drying. Too much detergent
causes per-
manent etchingcloudiness.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water
hardness. Use a minimum of.3 teaspoons in soft watch
Smart
Start
Place tim reeonunended
amount of detergent
in both
cups for Norm'a] and longer cycles. Do not divide the
If dishes are not prerinsed,
place proper amount of
recommended
amount
between
the cups.
detergent in both PRE WASH and MAIN WASH cups.
If dishes are prerinsed,
add detergent
only to tlm
The following chart includes
specific recommenda-
MAIN WASH cup, Close the coven
tions. (Refer to the package directions on concentrated
Sani
Scrub
detergents.)
Place proper amount of detergent
in both the PRN
Water Hardness*
Detergent
Use
WASH and MAIN WASH cups. Close the lid.
So[_ (0-3 gpg)
3 teaspoons
Quick
Wash
Medium (4 9 gpg)
4-9 teaspoons
Place the proper ammmt of detergent
in the MAIN
Hard (i0-12 gpg)
10-12 teaspoons
1eVASHcup only: Close the lid.
*Your local water utility or state university extension service
Rinse
& Hold
ca_ tell you the de#,reeaf water hardness in your area.
Do NOT use detergent in this cycle.
For water hardness of 13 14 gpg add more detergent (1
*If the Delicate Wash option is selected, use half the normal
teaspoon for each gpg) to the beginning of the main
amount of detergent.
wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door. Open it
slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. The
dishwasher will continue through the cycle.
If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is virtually
impossible to get good results with any dishwasher.
The only- solution is a mechanical water softener
to
improve water quality and detergent
effectiveness.
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