DISHWASHER USE
Where to fill
Top of 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The
1. | 2. | 3. | 4. |
Top of 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
Top of 1st step (1 tb or 15 g)
1. | Cover |
2. | Main Wash section |
3. | Cover latch |
Water Hardness | Amount of Detergent |
4. |
The Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the main wash. (See the “Cycle Selection Charts.”)
■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 a 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 rinse cycle.
Filling the dispenser
1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing |
the Cover latch. |
Soft to Medium Hard Water
0 to 6 grains per gallon
For normally soiled loads
■Fill the Main Wash section to the top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
■Fill the
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 to the top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
■Fill the
2. | Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How much |
| detergent to use.” |
3. | Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the |
| section if needed. |
It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent.
NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle Selection Charts” for more details.
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.
■Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus 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%.
Medium to Hard | For normally soiled and |
Water | heavily soiled loads |
7 to 12 grains per | ■ Fill the Main Wash section to the |
gallon | top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g) |
| ■ Fill the |
| top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g) |
| if needed |
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.
Rinse Aid Dispenser
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.
OR
Or you can remove the Fill Indicator cap. If an “E” is visible, the dispenser is empty.
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