Dishwasher Use; Detergent Dispenser - KitchenAid KUDS01VM Use And Care Manual

DISHWASHER USE

Detergent Dispenser

The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre-Wash
section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close
the door.
1
2
1. Cover latch
2. Main Wash section
3. Pre-Wash section
4. Cover
The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent
into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the "Cycle Selection
Charts.")
Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents
can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the
dishwasher and reduce washing performance.
Add detergent just before starting a cycle.
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. Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed.
4. Close the dispenser cover.
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3
4
30
20
It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing
detergent.
NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the
main wash section for cycles with 1 wash. See the "Cycle
Selection Charts" for more details.
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.
If you do not know your water hardness, call the Customer
Interaction Center and ask for a free water hardness test
strip, Part Number 4171690.
Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different
amounts of phosphorus 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%.
Water Hardness Amount of Detergent
Soft to Medium For normally soiled loads
Hard Water
0 to 6 grains per
gallon
NOTE: Fill the Pre-Wash section
halfway if dishes are pre-rinsed or
the water is very soft (0 to 2 grains
per gallon).
For heavily soiled loads
Medium to Hard For normal and heavily
Water soiled loads
7 to 12 grains per
gallon
Very Hard Water For normally and
heavily soiled loads
13 grains per gallon
and above
NOTE: It might be
necessary to use the
Baked on Cookware
cycle, or a normal
cycle with Hi-Temp
Scrub, for best wash
performance with
very hard water.
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. If
you use detergent tablets, use one whole tablet in the Main Wash
section only, for all loads and water hardness levels.
Partially fill the Main Wash
section to the 20 line
Completely fill the Pre-Wash
section
Partially fill the Main Wash
section to the 30 line
Completely fill the Pre-Wash
section
Partially fill the Main Wash
section to the 30 line
Completely fill the Pre-Wash
section
Completely fill the Main Wash
section
Completely fill the Pre-Wash
section
Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a
higher setting. See "Rinse Aid
Dispenser" later in this section.