Loading Your Dishwasher
The Detergent Dispenser
IMPORTANT:
•Do not use hand dishwashing detergents. They will create excessive foaming that interferes with proper operation.
•To make sure the detergent dissolves properly, fill the detergent dispenser just prior to starting your dishwasher. Detergent will harden if it sits too long.
•Store dry detergent in a cool dry place to prevent caking.
•Use a liquid rinse aid for best results (See page xx).
The detergent dispenser has 3 compartments: The
The
To Fill the Detergent Dispenser:
1.If the detergent dispenser lid is closed, press the release button to open it.
.See the table below for the amount of detergent to use in the main wash cup. The amount of detergent required depends on the hardness of the water in your area. Harder water requires more detergent. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon (gpg). Do not use too little detergent for your water hardness. Doing so can cause poorly cleaned dishes, filming, or spotting. If you use too much detergent, you can cause a permanent film called etching. To find out the water hardness in your area, contact your water company.
Detergent Required
Soft Water | Medium | Hard Water | Very Hard Water | |
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2 teaspoons | 5 teaspoons | 8 teaspoons | Fill main wash | |
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3.After loading the main wash compartment, close the dispenser lid.
4.Fill the
5.Close the door.
If you have very hard water:
Detergent alone may not be enough for water hardness above 12. For maximum cleanness you may need to use a water softener. Or you may add additional detergent about 20 minutes after starting your dishwasher. As a rule, add 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12.
1. Open the door. The dishwasher will stop operating. . Wait a moment for the steam to clear.
3.Without touching any of the hot surfaces or racks, pour additional dishwashing detergent into the bottom of the dishwashing tub.
4.Close the door. Push on the door handle to make sure that the door is completely shut. After a short pause, operation will resume.
The Rinse Aid Dispenser
Rinse aid is important to the drying process of the dishware. Its sheeting action also reduces spotting. Dacor recommends that you keep the rinse aid dispenser full and properly adjusted (see
Adjusting the Rinse Aid Dispenser) at all times.
A rinse aid containing citric acid may be used to remove the white or gray film caused by very hard water.
The rinse aid indicator on the dispenser turns dark when full and clear when it is time to refill. Also, the display will have LO on it at the end of the dishwashing cycle when it is time to refill.
To refill the rinse aid dispenser:
1. Turn the rinse aid cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn and lift it out.
.Slowly pour the rinse aid into the filler hole until the indicator turns dark. Do not overfill.
3.Wipe up any spillage with a damp rag.
4.Replace the rinse aid cap and turn it clockwise to the closed position.
Adjusting the Rinse Aid Dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser must be properly adjusted. Too little rinse aid will allow spotting and drying problems. Too much rinse aid will cause foaming and streaking.
The rinse aid setting is located under the rinse aid cap.
To change the setting:
1. Remove the rinse aid cap.
.If you have spotty or improperly dried dishes, move the rinse aid setting a little higher. If you have streaks on your dishes, move the rinse aid setting a little lower. The harder the water, the more rinse aid required for acceptable results.
3.Replace the cap.
4.Check the dishes after the next wash load. Continue adjusting the rinse aid dispenser up or down according to the guidelines above until you have spot free, streak free, dry dishes.
If you have very soft water and still experience streaking when the dispenser is set to 1, you can dilute the rinse aid with water before pouring it into the dispenser to get acceptable results.
