Check Before Washing, T W a t e r, Detergent

Check Before Washing

For best results, hot water is necessary,

H o t W a t e r

The incoming water temperature should be 120-140°F. To check the

water temperature, turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If the temperature is below 120°F, have a qualified person

raise the water heater setting. Additionally:

If the outside temperature is unusu-

ally low, or if your water travels a long distance from the water heater to the dishwasher, you may need to increase your home's water heater

setting and/or select water heating options on your dishwasher,

If you have not recently used hot water, the water in the pipes will be cold. Run water at the sink until the water is hot. Then start the dish- washer,

<If you've recently done laundry or

used hot water for showers, your water heater may need time to

recover before operating the dish- washer.

R i n s e A i d

Rinse aids come in solid or liquid form. When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to the back right comer of the lower rack. Replace the rinse aid when the contain- er is empty.

cally releases a measured amount of

additive into the final rinse portion of Aliquid rinseaiddispenser automati- each cycle.

To fill the dispenser, turn the cap coun- terclockwise to open. Pour the rinse aid into the reservoir. Replace the cap and be sure it is securely in place before closing the dishwasher door. Check monthly,

Detergent

Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic dishwasher.

Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,) will cause oversudsing. For best results

be sure to use fresh detergent and store it in a cool, dry place (not under the sink).

The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness (mea-

sured in grains per gallon-gpg) and the amount of soil on the dishes,

A basic guideline is:

1.) Use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water hardness,

2.) A minimum of 3 teaspoons is need- ed in soft water.*

3.) For concentrated detergents, de- crease the amount by half.

If the water hardness is 15 grains or harder, it will be virtually impossible to get good results with any dishwasher, The only solution is a mechanical water softener to improve water quail- ty and detergent effectiveness.

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*Use Hot Water to dissolve and activate detergent, dis- solve greasy food soils and improve drying.

*Use a Rinse Aid regularly

to improve drying results and reduce spotting and filming.

*Use the Proper Detergent

Amount for best soil

removal, good drying results and prevention of

filming, etching and spot- ring.

*Load Properly to ensure soiled surfaces get adequate wash action. (See page 3).

*Select the Proper Cycle

&Options based on the amount of food soil, water

conditions and expected drying results. (See pages 4-5).

DETERG

CYCLES	SOFT WATER		MEDIUM WATER		HARD WATER
	(0-3 grains)		(4-9grains)			(10-12 grains)
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Pots & Pans	3 tsp.	3 tsp.	4-9 tsp.	4-9 tsp.	10-12	tsp.	10-12 tsp.
Normal/Heavy	minimum	minimum
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Light/China	3 tsp. min.	none	4-9 tsp.	none	10-12 tsp.	none
Rinse & Hold	Use no detergent		Use	no detergent	Use no detergent

•Your local water utility or state university extension service can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area.