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.
Detergent dispenser fill recommendations per dishload soil level and water hardness
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tTurn the rinse aid dispenser to a higher setting as needed. (See "Rinse Aid Dispenser" section.) It might be necessary to use the Hi Temp Wash option for best wash performance in very hard water.
NOTE: Fill amounts are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered detergent. Tablet detergents should be placed in the main wash section of the detergent dispenser with the cover closed. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent, concentrated powdered detergent or tablet detergent.
IMPORTANT: See "Cycle Selection Charts" for which detergent dispenser sections to use with each cycle.
IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improve drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes during the final rinse. They also prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. Do not use a solid or
Filling the dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser holds 4.8 oz (145 mL) of rinse aid. Under normal conditions, this will last for about 1 to 3 months. You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep it full, but be sure not to overfill it.
1.Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2.Turn the dispenser knob to the left and lift it out.
A. Dispenser knob
B. Indicator window
3. Add rinse aid until the indicator window looks full.
4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.
5. Replace the dispenser knob.
Rinse aid setting
The amount of rinse aid released into the final wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at 2. For most water conditions
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To adjust the setting
Remove the dispenser knob, then turn the adjuster inside the dispenser to the desired setting.
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