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'tbe 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. |
Medium to Hard Water
7 to 12 grains per gallon
For normally soiled and heavily soiled loads:
•Fill the Main Wash section (3 tbs or 45 g)
•Partially fill the
section (2 tbs or 30 g) if needed
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Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different |
amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you |
have hard water and use a detergent with a |
phosphorous content of less than 8.7%, you might |
need to use more detergent, or use a detergent with a |
phosphorous content higher than 8.7%. |
Where to fill
Top of 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
Top of 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
Top of 1st step (1 tb or 15 g)
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or
concentrated powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent or
concentrated powdered detergent.
RinseAidDispenser
Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or
Checking the dispenser
Check the center of the Fill Indicator cap, Clear means it needs filling.
Water Hardness
Soft to Medium Hard Water
0 to 6 grains per gallon
Amount of Detergent
For normally soiled loads:
•Partially fill the Main Wash section (2 tbs or 30 g)
•Partially fill the
section (2 tbs or 30 g) if needed
NOTE: Add only 1 tb or 15 g of detergent to both sections if dishes are
For heavily soiled loads:
=Fill the Main Wash section (3 tbs or 45 g)
•Partially fill the
Or you can remove the Fill Indicator cap. If an "E" is visible, the dispenser is empty.
Filling the dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser holds 6 oz (175 mL) of rinse aid.
Under normal conditions, this will last for about three months. You do not have to wait until the dispenser is
empty to refill it. Try to keep it full, but be careful not to overfill it.
1.Make sure the dishwasher door is completely open.
2.Remove the Fill indicator cap.
3.Add rinse aid. Fill to the smallest opening in the lower part of the dispenser. Overfilling can cause the rinse aid to leak out, and could cause overeudsing.
4.Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.
5.Replace the Fill Indicator cap. Close tightly.
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