Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents

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 isclosed. The covered cup opens automatically to release detergent.

Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other detergents will cause oversudsing.

When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, place one tab in main wash cup and close.

Add detergent just before starting cycle.

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

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 a permanent film called etching. Your local water company, water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area.

Pre Wash Cup

Cover Latch _

Main Wash C_

Cover

Note: If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup, open by pressing the cover latch.

 

 

 

Detergent

Usage

Guide

 

 

 

 

Cycle

Soft Water

Medium

Hard Water

Hard

Water

Very Hard

Water*

 

 

(0-3 grains)

(4-8

grains)

(9-12

grains)

(over 12 grains)

Pots

Pans

2 teaspoons

5 teaspoons

8 teaspoons

Each Cup-

or

(each cup-

(each cup-fill

to line

(each cup-

Completely

Full

Normal

Wash

1/4 full)

above

"Regular")

completely

full)

(water softener

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommended)

Light

Wash

2 teaspoons

5 teaspoons

8 teaspoons

Main Wash

Cup-

or

(Main Wash cup-

(Main Wash cup-fill to

(Main Wash

cup-

 

 

Water

Miser

1/4 full)

line above "Regular")

completely

full)

Completely

Full

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(water softener

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommended)

Rinse

Hold

No Detergent

No Detergent

No Detergent

No Detergent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(water softener

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommended)

*Note: For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance. Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main wash portion of the cycle. As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. Unlatch the door, open slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue through the cycle.

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