KitchenAid 8269909 manual Dishwasher USE, Water Hardness

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DISHWASHER USE

Det_ rg(:.l _ )ispenser

The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door.

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.

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 1-800-422-1230 and ask for Part Number 4171690.

aDifferent 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%.

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 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

Water Hardness

Soft to Medium Hard Water

0 to 6 grains per gallon

Amount of Detergent

For normally soiled loads

=Partially fill the Main Wash section (5 tsp or 25 g)

•Fill the Pre-Wash section (4 tep or 20 g)

NOTE: Add only 2 tsp or 10 g of detergent to the Pre-Wash section 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 (7 tsp or 35 g)

•Fill the Pre-Wash section (4 tsp or 20 g)

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 puehing 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)
	=	Fillthe	Pre-Wash section
		(4 tsp or 20 g)

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.

Very Hard Water

13 grains per gallon and above

NOTE: It might be necessary to use the Baked on Cookware cycle, or the Normal cycle with Hi-Temp Scrub, for best wash performance with very hard water.

For normally and heavily soiled loads

•Fillthe Main Wash section (8 tsp or 40 g)

•Fill the Pre-Wash section (4 tsp or 20 g)

•Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a higher setting. See "Rinse Aid Dispenser" later in this section.

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.

It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent.

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