Kirkland Signature SUD6000 Using Your Dishwasher, Detergent Dispenser, How Much Detergent to Use

USING YOUR

DISHWASHER

Detergent Dispenser

The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. The Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash cycle.

■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 rinse cycle.

Filling the dispenser

1.If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing the Cover latch.

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.

■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 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)

Top of 1st step (1 tb or 15 g)

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PRE-WASHPRE-WASH

2.Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How Much Detergent to Use.”

3.Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre- Wash section if needed.

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

NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle Selection Chart” for more details.

Water Hardness	Amount of Detergent
Soft to Medium	For normal loads
Hard Water	■ Partially fill the Main Wash
0 to 6 grains per
	section (2 tbs or 30 g)
gallon	■ Fill the Pre-Wash section
	(2 tbs or 30 g)
	NOTE: Add only 1 tb or 15 g of
	detergent to both sections if
	dishes are prerinsed or the
	water is very soft.
	For heavily soiled loads:
	■ Fill the Main Wash section
	(3 tbs or 45 g)
	■ Fill the Pre-Wash section
	(3 tbs or 45 g)
Medium to Hard	For normal and heavily soiled
Water	loads:
7 to 12 grains per	■ Fill the Main Wash section
gallon	(3 tbs or 45 g)
	■ Fill the Pre-Wash section
	(3 tbs or 45 g)

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