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Before
Washing
H o t W a t e r
A
liquid
rinse aid
dispenser
automati-
.
cally releases a measured amount of
For best results, hot water is necessary,
additive into the final rinse portion of
The
incoming
water
temperature
each cycle.
should be 120-140°E To check the
water temperature,
turn on the hot
To fill the dispenser, turn the cap coun-
water faucet nearest the dishwasher
terclockwise to open. Pour the rinse aid
_'*'
and let it run into a glass in the sink.
into the reservoir. Replace the cap and he
Place a candy thermometer in the glass
sure it is securely in place before closing
¢ Use Hot Water to dissolve
and check the temperature once it has
the dishwasher door. Check the reservoir
and activate detergent, dis-
stopped rising. If the temperature is
monthly,
solve greasy food soils and
below 120°F, have a qualified person
improve drying.
raise
the
water
heater
setting.
O e t e r g e n t
Additionally:
Use a detergent designed specifically
¢ Use a Rinse Aid regularly
, If the outside temperature is unusu-
for use in an automatic dishwasher,
to improve drying results
ally low, or if your water travels a
Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,)
and reduce spotting and
long distance from the water heater
will cause oversudsing. For best results
filming.
to the dishwasher, you may need to
be sure to use fresh detergent and store
increase your home's water heater
it in a cool, dry place (not under the
• Use the Proper Detergent
setting and/or select water heating
sink).
Amount
for best soil
removal,
good
drying
options on yourdishwasher.
The amount
of detergent
to use
results and prevention of
e_ If you have not recendy used hot
depends on the water hardness (mea-
filming, etching and spot-
water, the water in the pipes will be
sured in grains per gallon-gpg) and the
ting.
cold. Run water at the sink until the
amount of soil on the dishes.
water is hot. Then start the dish-
A basic guideline is:
• Load Properly to ensure
washer.
1.) Use 1 teaspoon of detergent per
soiled surfaces get adequate
¢ If you've recently done laundry or
grain of water hardness,
wash action. (See page 3).
2.) A minimum of 3 teaspoons is need-
used hot water for showers, your
water heater may need time to
edin soflwater.*
• Select the Proper Cycle
recover before operating the dish-
3.) For concentrated detergents, de-
& Options based on the
washer,
crease the amount by half.
amount of food soil, water
If the water hardness is 15 grains or
conditions
and expected
R i
n s e
A i d
harder, it will be virtually impossible to
drying results. (See pages
Rinse aids come in solid or liquid form.
get good results with any dishwasher.
4-5).
When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to
The only solution is a mechanical
the back right comer of the lower rack.
water softener to improve water quail-
Replace the rinse aid when the contain-
ty and detergent effectiveness.
er is empty.
CYCLES
SOFT WATER
MEDIUM WATER
HARD WATER
(0-3 grains)
(4-9 grains)
(10-12 grains)
Main Cup
Pre Wash
Main Cup
Pre Wash
Main Cup
Pre Wash
Pots & Pans
3 tsp.
3 tsp.
4-9 tsp.
4-9 tsp.
10-12 tsp.
10-12 tsp.
Normal/Heavy
minimum
minimum
Light/China
3 tsp. rain.
none
4-9 tsp.
none
10-12 tsp.
none
Rinse & Hold [
Use no detergent
[
Use no detergent
[
Use no detergent
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