KitchenAid KUDS01VM manual Dishwasher USE, Detergent Dispenser, How much detergent to use

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.

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1.	Cover latch
2.	Main Wash section
3.	Pre-Wash 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 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

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.

Soft to Medium Hard Water

0 to 6 grains per gallon

For normally soiled loads

■Partially fill the Main Wash section to the 20 line

■Completely fill the Pre-Wash section

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

■Partially fill the Main Wash section to the 30 line

■Completely fill the Pre-Wash section

Medium to Hard	For normal and heavily
Water	soiled loads
7 to 12 grains per	■ Partially fill the Main Wash
gallon	section to the 30 line
	■ Completely fill the Pre-Wash
	section

2.Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How much detergent to use.”

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Very Hard Water

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.

For normally and heavily soiled loads

■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.

3.Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed.

4.Close the dispenser cover.

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.

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