Kenmore 665.1622 Dishwasher Use, How much detergent to use, Filling the dispenser, Heavy Soil

DISHWASHER USE

The detergent dispenser has two sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the "Cycle Selection Charts.")

A

B

A. Cover latch

B. Main Wash section

C. Pre-Wash section

•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 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 Quick Rinse cycle.

How much detergent to use

Filling the dispenser

1.If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by moving the cover latch to the right.

2.Add the correct amount of detergent to the Main Wash section of the dispenser according to the the chart below. If you are using a tablet detergent, it must be placed in the Main Wash section. (See "How much detergent to use.")

3.Add the correct amount of detergent to the Pre-Wash section of the dispenser, if needed, according to the chart below.

4.Close the dispenser cover and secure by pressing on the cover directly above the cover latch.

It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent.

NOTE: See the "Cycle Selection Charts" for which section to fill depending on the cycle selected.

• The amount

of detergent

to use depends

on the soil level of

• Water hardness can change over

a period of time. Find out

your dishes,

hardness

of

your

water,

and the type of

your

water's hardness

by asking

your

Sears Sales Associate,

detergent. If you use

too

little,

dishes

will

not be clean. If you

local

water

department,

water softener

company, or county

use too much in soft water, glassware

will etch.

extension

agent.

Detergent Dispenser fill recommendations			per dish load soil level and water hardness
Water Hardness	Light Soil or Prerinsed			Normal Soil		Heavy Soil
	Main Wash		Pre-Wash	Main Wash	Pre-Wash	Main Wash	Pre-Wash
	section		section	section	section	section	section
Soft	4 tsp (20 mL)		Empty	6 tsp (30 mL)	2 tsp (10 mL)	9 tsp (45 mL)	7 tsp (35 mL)
(0-2 grains per	Fillto Soft Water			Fill above the	Fill to Soft Water	Fill cup	Fill cup
U.S. gallon)	line			Soft Water line	line	completely	completely
Medium	6 tsp (30 mL)		2 tsp (10 mL)	6 tsp (30 mL)	4 tsp (20 mL)	9 tsp (45 mL)	7 tsp (35 mL)
(2-6 grains per	Fillabove the	Fill to Soft Water		Fill above the	Fillto Hard Water	Fill cup	Fillcup
U.S. gallon)	Soft Water line		line	Soft Water line	line	completely	completely
Hard	8 tsp (40 mL)		4 tsp (20 mL)	9 tsp (45 mL)	7 tsp (35 mL)	9 tsp (45 mL)	7 tsp (35 mL)
(7 grains per U.S.	Fill to Hard Water	Fillto HardWater		Fillcup	Fillcup	Fill cup	Fillcup
gallon and above)	line		line	completely	completely	completely	completely

NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you use licuid or concentrated powdered detergent. Tablet detergents should be placed in the main wash section of the detergent dispenser with the cover closed. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent, concentrated powdered detergent or tablet detergent.

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