DISHWASHER USE
Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller
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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.
■Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local water department, water softener company, or county extension agent.
■You can order a water hardness test strip. In the U.S.A., call the Customer Interaction Center at
■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 |
1.Cover latch
2.Main wash section
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4.Cover
The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the “Cycle Selection Chart.”)
■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
Soft to Medium Hard Water
0 to 6 grains per gallon
For normally soiled loads
■Partially fill the Main Wash section (5 tsp or 25 g)
■Fill the
NOTE: Add only 2 tsp or 10 g of detergent to the
For heavily soiled loads
■Partially fill the Main Wash section (7 tsp or 35 g)
■Fill the
1.If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing the cover latch.
Medium to Hard | For normal and heavily |
Water | soiled loads |
7 to 12 grains per | ■ Partially fill the Main Wash |
gallon | section (7 tsp or 35 g) |
| ■ Fill the |
| (4 tsp or 20 g) |
2.Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How Much Detergent to Use.”
3.Fill the
4.Close the dispenser cover.
Very Hard Water
13 grains per gallon and above
NOTE: It might be necessary to use the Heavy cycle, or the Normal cycle with
For normally and heavily soiled loads
■Fill the Main Wash section (8 tsp or 40 g)
■Fill the
■Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a higher setting. See “Rinse Aid Dispenser” later in this section.
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 Chart” for more details.
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.
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