Adding detergent
The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an Important part of getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully.
Use automatic dlsh- washer detergent only.
Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher.
Different brands of
dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Phospho- rus softens water and
helps prevent water spots on dishes
If water is hard and
phosphorus content is low (8.7% or less), you may need to use more
detergent or use a
brand with a higher
phosphorus content (12% or higher].
Do not add detergent un- til you are ready to wash. When using Delay Wash, make sure the detergent
dispensers are clean and dry before adding
the detergent. Fresh automatic dishwasher
tergent is necessary for best washing Store detergent tightly in a cool dry place.
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How much detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water. If too little is used, dishes won’t be clean. However, if too much is used in soft water, glassware will begin to etch.
Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local water depart-
ment, water softener company or county extension agent.
l HARD - Fill 1 or both sections to top line if water is 8 or more grains of
Fill 1 or both sections to middle line if water is 5 to 7 grains of
l SOFT - Fill 1 or both sections to bottom line if water is 0 to 4 grains Of hardness.
Rinse aid dispenser
A rinse aid helps keep water from forming droplets and drying as spots. Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse aid such as Jet-
Dry.? A small amount is released automatically during the final rinseofeachprogram.Checkthedispenserperiodicallytoseeif
it needs refilling.
Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed.