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.
Medium to Hard Water
7 to 12 grains per gallon
For normally soiled and heavily soiled loads:
•Fillthe Main Wash section (3 tbs or 45 g)
•Partially flit the
section (2 tbs or 30 g) if needed
Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorous 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%.
Where to fill
Top of 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
Top of 2rid step (2 tbs or 30 g)
Top of 1st step (1 tb or 15 g)
Water Hardness Amount of Detergent
Soft to Medium For normally soiled loads: Hard Water
•Partially fill the Main Wash
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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 (3 tbs or 45 g)
•Partially fill the
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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