DISHWASHER USE
The detergent dispenser has two sections. The smaller
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A. Cover latch
B. Main Wash section
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•Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing performance.
•Add detergent just before starting cycle.
•Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.
NOTE: Do not use detergent with a Quick Rinse cycle.
How much detergent to use
Filling the dispenser
1= If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by moving the cover latch to the right.
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2.Add the correct amount of detergent to the Main Wash section of the dispenser according to the the chart below. If you are using a tablet detergent, it must be placed in the Main Wash section. (See "How much detergent to use.")
3.Add the correct amount of detergent to the
4.Close the dispenser cover and secure by pressing on the cover directly above the cover latch.
It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent.
NOTE: See the "Cycle Selection Charts" for which section to fill _ depending on the cycle selected.
•The amount of detergent to use depends on the soil level of your dishes, hardness of your water, and the type of detergent. If you use too little, dishes will not 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 Sears Sales Associate, local water department, water softener company, or county extension agent.
Detergent Dispenser fill recommendations | per dish load soil level and water hardness |
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Water Hardness | Light Soil or Prerinsed |
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Main Wash | Main Wash | Main Wash | ||||||||||||
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Soft | 4 tsp (20 mL) |
| Empty | 6 tsp | (30 mL) | 2 tsp (10 mL) | 9 tsp (45 mL) | 7 tsp (35 mL) | ||||||
Fill to | Soft |
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Medium | 6 tsp (30 mL) | 2 tsp (10 mL) | 6 tsp | (30 mL) | 4 tsp (20 mL) | 9 tsp (45 mL) | 7 tsp (35 mL) | |||||||
Fill above | the | Fill to | Soft | Fill above | the | Fill to | Hard | Fill cup | Fill cup | |||||
U.S. gallon) | Soft Water | line | Water | line | Soft Water | line | Water | line | completely | completely | ||||
Hard | 8 tsp (40 mL) | 4 tsp (20 mL) | 9 tsp | (45 mL) | 7 tsp (35 mL) | 9 tsp (45 mL) | 7 tsp (35 mL) | |||||||
(7 grains per U.S. | Fill to | Hard | Fill to | Hard | Fill | cup |
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gallon and | Water | line | Water | line | completely | completely | completely | completely | ||||||
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NOTE: Fill amounts shown 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.
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