DISHWASHER USE
Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The smaller
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1. | Cover latch |
2. | Main Wash section |
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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.
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.
■If you do not know your water hardness, call the Customer Interaction Center and ask for a free water hardness test strip, Part Number 4171690.
■Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different 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%.
Water Hardness | Amount of Detergent |
4. Cover |
The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the “Cycle Selection Charts.”)
■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 a 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. |
Soft to Medium Hard Water
0 to 6 grains per gallon
For normally soiled loads
■Partially fill the Main Wash section to the 20 line
■Completely fill the
NOTE: Fill the
For heavily soiled loads
■Partially fill the Main Wash section to the 30 line
■Completely fill the
Medium to Hard | For normal and heavily |
Water | soiled loads |
7 to 12 grains per | ■ Partially fill the Main Wash |
gallon | section to the 30 line |
| ■ Completely fill the |
| section |
2.Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How much detergent to use.”
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Very Hard Water
13 grains per gallon and above
NOTE: It might be necessary to use the Baked on Cookware cycle, or a normal cycle with
For normally and heavily soiled loads
■Completely fill the Main Wash section
■Completely fill the
■Turn the rinse aid dispenser to a higher setting. See “Rinse Aid Dispenser” later in this section.
3.Fill the
4.Close the dispenser cover.
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. If you use detergent tablets, use one whole tablet in the Main Wash section only, for all loads and water hardness levels.
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