Whirlpool DU4500XM manual Adding detergent, Rinse aid dispenser, Detergent dispenser

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 until you are ready to wash. Fresh, dry deter-

gent is necessary for

best washing results. Store detergent tightly in a cool, dry place.

The detergent dispenser

The detergent				dispenser			has	one	section	with
a cover and one without.
l Put detergent				in	both	sections		for	cycles	with
two	washes.
l Put deteraent				in	the	covered		section only		for
cycles		w’ih	one		wash.		.I\ _.,.:_;,’
until it is latched.
l Push the cover down									3 :..:
The cover opens auto-							LI&		_-:?
matically		when		the main
wash	starts.		Detergent			in
1 the	open	section			falls				-3
into	the	dishwasher
when	the	door		is closed.

Use covered section for...	Use both
ENERGY SAVING WASH Cycle	sections	for...
HEAVY	WASH	Cycle

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 waters hardness by asking your local water depart-

ment, water softener company or county extension agent.

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HARD - Fill 1 or both sections to top line if water is 8 or more grains of hardness.

MEDIUM - Fill both sections to

middle line if water is 5 to 7 graifIS of hardness.

SOFT - Fill both sections to bottom IineifwaterisOtoAgrainsof

hardness.

Rinse aid dispenser

A rinse aid helps keep water from forming droplets and dry- ing as spots. Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse aid such as

Jet-Dry.” A small amount is released automatically during the

final rinse of each cycle. Check the dispenser periodically to see if it needs refilling.

Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed.