DISHWASHING ESSENTIALS
Hot Water
For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is necessary. The incoming water temperature should be
To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If the temperature is below 120° F (49° C), have a qualified per- son raise the water heater thermostat set- ting.
Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water faucet and let it run until the water is hot. This assures that the initial fill of water is hot.
Detergent
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool, dry place (not under the sink).
RECOMMENDED AMOUNT
Too little detergent results in poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor dry-
ing. Too much detergent can cause per- manent etching/cloudiness.
The amount of detergent to use is deter- mined by the hardness of the water and soil level of the load. Refer to the following chart for detergent usage recommenda- tions.
Do not use detergent with Rinse Only. Leave the detergent lid open when running Rinse Only.
In extremely hard water conditions (13 grains per gallon or more*), it is difficult to achieve good results with any dishwasher. A mechanical water softener may be nec- essary to improve water quality, detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water can cause.
Water Hardness* | Soil Level | Detergent Amount** |
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Soft | Light Soil | 5 teaspoons |
| Normal Soil | 6 teaspoons |
| Heavy Soil | 8 teaspoons |
Medium | Light Soil | 7 teaspoons |
| Normal Soil | 8 teaspoons |
| Heavy Soil | 10 teaspoons |
Hard | Light Soil | 9 teaspoons |
| Normal Soil | 10 teaspoons |
| Heavy Soil | 12 teaspoons |
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*Your local water utility or state uni- versity extension service can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area.
**Add recommended amount of detergent to both compartments for AutoClean, Heavy or Normal wash cycles, and to the main cup only for the Light wash cycle.
Rinse Aid
Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the dish- washer interior.
Your dishwasher features an automatic rinse aid dispenser located near the deter- gent cups in the door.
The clear window in the center of the dis- penser cap allows you to see if there is rinse aid in the reservoir. When the window is colored, there is rinse aid in the dis- penser. When the window becomes clear, it is time to refill the dispenser. Check the dispenser monthly.
To add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn the cap counterclockwise to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid into the
opening. Replace the cap and turn it clock- wise.
Use the LESS setting for soft water and the MORE setting for hard water. Set the cap anywhere between these amounts as needed.
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