KitchenAid KUDI01IL, KUDK01IL Filling the dispenser, Water Hardness, How much detergent to use

Filling the dispenser

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

the cover latch.

Water Hardness Amount of Detergent

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

3.Fill the Pre-Wash section, if needed.

4.Close the dispenser cover.

Soft to Medium Hard Water

0 to 6 grains per gallon

For normally soiled loads

■Partially fill the Main Wash section (5 tsp or 25 g)

■Fill the Pre-Wash section (4 tsp or 20 g)

NOTE: Add only 2 tsp or 10 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 heavily soiled loads

■Partially fill the Main Wash section (7 tsp or 35 g)

■Fill the Pre-Wash section (4 tsp or 20 g)

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

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

Medium to Hard	For normal and heavily
Water	soiled loads
7 to 12 grains per	■ Partially fill the Main Wash
gallon	section (7 tsp or 35 g)
	■ Fill the Pre-Wash section
	(4 tsp or 20 g)

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 Customer Interaction Center and ask for Part

Number 4171690.

■ Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different

Very Hard Water

13 grains per gallon and above

NOTE: It might be necessary to use the Heavy cycle, or a normal cycle with Hi-Temp Scrub, for best wash performance with very hard water.

For normally and heavily soiled loads

■Fill the Main Wash section (8 tsp or 40 g)

■Fill the Pre-Wash section (4 tsp or 20 g)

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

amounts of phosphorus 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%.

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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