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How Much Detergent To Use
• The detergent quantities suggested in the
chart are for individual drawer use.
• The amount of detergent to use depends on
the hardness of the water, and the type of
detergent. Too little detergent, and the dishes
will not be clean. Too much detergent in soft
water, and glassware will etch.
• Water hardness can change over a period of
time. Find out what the water’s hardness is
by asking your local water department, wa-
ter softener company, or county extension
agent.
* tsp = teaspoon. 1 tsp = 5 mL.
** No detergent is required in prewash section
for the Quick Clean.
• You can order a water hardness test strip at
no charge. In the U.S.A., call the Customer
Interaction Center, and ask for Part Number
4171690. (See “Assistance or Service” in
the Use and Care Guide.)
• Different brands of dishwasher detergent
have different amounts of phosphorus for
softening water. If the water is hard and a
detergent with a phosphorous content of
less than 8.7% is used, more detergent may
be necessary, or use a detergent with a
phosphorous content higher than 8.7%.
Water Type Wash
Program
Detergent
Quantities
Pre
Wash
Main
Wash
Hard
(13 grains per U.S. gallon
or above)
Medium
(7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
Soft
(0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
Heavy
Normal
Quick
Clean
Light/China
2 tsp*
(10 mL)
6 tsp*
(30 mL)
2 tsp*
(10 mL)
4 tsp*
(20 mL)
1 tsp*
(5 mL)
1 tsp*
(5 mL)
3 tsp*
(15 mL)
2 tsp*
(10 mL)
1 tsp*
(5 mL)
1 tsp*
(5 mL)
All**
All**