Frigidaire 800 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents, Filling the Detergent Dispenser, Water Hardness

Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents

•Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other types will cause oversudsing.

•Add detergent just before starting cycle.

•Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly.

Filling the Detergent Dispenser

The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cup opens automatically in the main wash.

Fill both cups	Fill to second line
	when using standard
for Pots Pans	dishwashing
and Normal Wash.	detergent.
	Fill to first line
	when using ultra
	or concentrated
Fill covered	detergent.
cup only for
Light Wash.

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How much Detergent to use

The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water can cause permanent etching on glassware. Your local water company, water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area.

More detergent may be needed if the phosphorus content is 8.7% or less.

The phosphorus content is shown on the detergent label.

Detergent Chart

Water Hardness	Amount per Cup
Soft (0-3 grains)	2 Teaspoons
Medium (4-8 grains)	5 Teaspoons
Hard (9+ grains*)	10 Teaspoons
	(fill level with top)

*12 grains and higher is extremely hard water. Detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance.

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