Your Part in Cleaning Dishes

Using the detergent dispenser

Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy.

Add detergent just before starting cycle.

Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results In better cleaning.

Filling the detergent dispenser

The detergent dispenser [] has one section with a cover and one without. Push the cover down firmly until it latches. Detergent in the open section falls into the dishwasher when closing the door. The covered section opens automatically for the main wash. It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent.

NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with two washes. Use only the covered section for cycles with one wash. See the cycles chart for more details.

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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.

Find out your water's hardness by asking the water softener department in your local Sears store or your local water department.

WATER HARDNESS

Soft to Medium Hard Water 0 to 6 grains per gallon

Medium to Hard Water 7 to 12 grains per gallon

AMOUNT OF DETERGENT

For normal loads:

Partially fill the Main Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)

Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)

NOTE: Add only 1 tablespoon or 15 grams of detergent to the Pre-Wash section if dishes are prerinsed or water is very soft.

For heavily soiled loads:

Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)

Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)

For normal and heavily soiled loads:

Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)

Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)

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.

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Kenmore 16805 Using the detergent dispenser, How much detergent to use, Filling the detergent dispenser, Water Hardness

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