Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents - Kenmore 587.1529 series Use & Care Manual

Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents
CAUTION
The use of industrial grade detergent
can damage the heating coil and other
parts of the dishwasher leading to
damage to the unit and surrounding
property. Use only household grade
automatic dishwasher detergents.
Filing the Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one covered
and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the
uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when
the door is closed. The covered cup openslater
automatically to release detergent.
• Use only fresh automatic dishwashing
detergent. Other detergents may cause
oversudsing.
• When using automatic dishwashing
detergent tabs, place one tab in main
wash cup and close.
• Add detergent just before starting cycle.
• Store detergent in a cool, dry location.
Moist or caked detergent may not
dissolve properly
Cycle
Heavy Wash
or
Normal Wash
Upper Rack
Quick Rinse
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. For very hard water, detergent alone
may not be enough and then a water softener is recommended to improve water quality and
dishwashing performance.
.
Detergent Usage Chart
Soft Water Medium Hard Water
(0-3 grains)
2 teaspoons 5 teaspoons
(each cup- (each cup- fi ll
to line above
1/4 full)
"Regular")
2 teaspoons 5 teaspoons
(Main Wash (each cup- fi ll
cup- to line above
"Regular")
1/4 full)
No Detergent No Detergent
If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup open
by pressing the Cover Latch.
How much Detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends
on the water hardness. Water hardness is
measured in grains per gallon. Using too little
detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard
water fi lming or spotting. Using too much
detergent in soft water can cause etching
to some glassware which is surface damage
that appears like a fi lm but cannot be wiped
off . Your local water company, water softener
company or county extension agent can tell
you the water hardness in your area.
(4-8 grains)
8 teaspoons
(each cup-
completely
full)
8 teaspoons
(Main
Wash cup-
completely
No Detergent
17
Cover
Pre-Wash
Cup
Hard Water Very Hard Water
(9-12 grains) (Over 12 grains)
Each Cup-
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
Main Wash
Cup-Completely
Full (water
softener
recommended)
No Detergent
(water softener
recommended)
Main
Wash
Cup
Cover
Latch