KitchenAid KUDI25CH How much detergent to use, Water Hardness, Amount of Detergent, Hard Water

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

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.

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.

■ You can order a water hardness test strip. In the U.S.A.,

call the Consumer Assistance Center at

1-800-422-1230 and ask for Part Number 4171690.

■ 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

Water Hardness	Amount of Detergent
Soft to Medium	For normally soiled 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 the Pre-Wash
	section if dishes are pre-rinsed or
	the water is very soft (0 to 2
	grains per gallon).
	For baked on soil loads:
	■ Fill the Main Wash section
	(2 tbs or 30 g)
	■ Fill the Pre-Wash section
	(2 tbs or 30 g)
	For heavily soiled loads:
	■ Fill the Main Wash section
	(3 tbs or 45 g)
	■ Fill the Pre-Wash section
	(2 tbs or 30 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
	(2 tbs or 30 g)

need to use more detergent, or use a detergent with a

phosphorous content higher than 8.7%.

Very Hard Water

13 grains per gallon and above

NOTE: It might be necessary to use the Soak & Scrub cycle, or the Normal cycle with either a High Temp wash (if available) or Super Scrub option (if available) for best wash performance with very hard water.

For normally soiled loads:

■Fill the Main Wash section (3 tbs or 45 g)

■Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tbs or 30 g)

■Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a higher setting. See “Rinse Aid Dispenser” later in this section.

For heavily soiled loads:

■Fill the Main Wash section (3 tbs or 45 g)

■Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tbs or 30 g)

■Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a higher setting. See “Rinse Aid Dispenser” later in this section.

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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