Air Dry option
If the Air Dry option is selected, air in the dishwasher is not heated during the “dry” part of the cycle. Using this option helps save energy, but dishes take longer to dry (overnight) and some water spotting may result. Some items (such as plastics) may need towel drying. For best drying results, use a liquid rinse agent.
Using the detergent dispenser
What type of detergent to use
l Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher.
l Follow manufacturer’s directions when using liquid automatic dishwasher deter- gent or concentrated powder detergent.
l Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash.
l Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent is necessary for best washing results.
NOTE: Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phos- phorus for softening water. If water is hard and phosphorus content is low (6.0% or less), you may need to:
l Use more detergent.
OR
l Use a brand with a higher phosphorus content (8.7%).
Liquid dishwasher detergent
/
dishwasher detergent
See phosphorus content on package labels
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. See “Cycle selection chart” on pages
l Put detergent only in the covered section for cycles with one wash. See “Cycle selection chart” on pages
lPush the cover down until it is latched. Detergent in the open section falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered section opens automatically when the main wash starts.
Cover | Cover latch |
Use covered | section | Use | bbth sections | |
alone | for | cycles | for | cycles with |
with | one wash | two washes | ||
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