U s i n g t h e D i s p e n s e r s
Using the detergent dispenser
Details about detergent
What type of detergent to use
•Use automatic dishwasher detergent only.
NOTE: Never use soap,
•Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using powdered, liquid, or gel dishwasher detergents. Concentrated (Ultra) powdered detergents usually call for lower usage than do standard powdered detergents.
•Add detergent to the dispenser just before starting the dishwasher.
•Keep detergent container tightly closed in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children. After opening, a box of detergent should stay fresh for about one month. Detergent exposed to moisture over a period of time might become caked and ineffective.
How much detergent to use
| WATER HARDNESS | AMOUNT OF DETERGENT | |
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| Soft to Medium Hard | For normal loads: | |
| Water | • Partially fill the Main Wash section (2 tablespoons or | |
| 0 to 6 grains per gallon | 30 grams) | |
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| • Fill the | |
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| NOTE: Add only 1 tablespoon or 15 grams of deter- | |
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| gent to the | |
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| or water is very soft. | |
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| For heavily soiled loads: | |
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| • Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams) | |
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| • Fill the | |
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| Medium to Hard Water | For normal and heavily soiled loads: | |
| 7 to 12 grains per gallon | • Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams) | |
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| • Fill the | |
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| Very Hard Water | For normal loads: | |
| 13 grains and above | • Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams) | |
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| • Fill the | |
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| • Turn the rinse agent dispenser to a higher setting. See | |
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| “Using the rinse agent dispenser” later in this section. | |
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| NOTE: Under abnormal water hardness conditions | |
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| (13 grains and above), it may be necessary to use the | |
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| Short Wash cycle for best wash performance. | |
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