Whirlpool 408 warranty Adding Detergent, Silverware basket loading, What type of detergent to use

Silverware basket loading

Load the silverware basket(s) while in or out of the bottom rack. The loaded basket(s) must be placed in the center front of the bottom rack for proper washing (Style I baskets fit over the spray tower). Someof the load may not be completely washed if the loaded silverware basket(s) are placed in a different location.

Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can not reach nested items.

style I style II

Mix items in each section of the basket with somepointing up and some down. Small items-baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc.-can be put in any section.

Personal Injury Hazard

To avoid cuts from sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.), make sure these items are put in point down.

Make sure sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.) are put in point down.

Adding Detergent

What type of detergent to use The detergent dispenser

How much detergent to use

Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mikd and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher.

Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus for softening water. If water is hard and phosphorus content is low (6.0%or less), you may need to use more detergent or use a brand with a higher phosphorus content (8.7% or higher).

Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent is necessary for best washing results. Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

cover Cover latch

Usecovered section	Useboth sections
alonefor cycles	for cycleswith
with onewash	two washes

The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without.

nPut detergent in both sections for

cycles with two washes. (Seepages
4, 5 and 6.)	\

. Put detergent only in the covered section for cycles with one wash. (Seepages 4,5 and 6.)

. Push the cover down until it is latched.

Detergent in the open section falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered section opens automatically when the main wash starts.

NOTE: It is normal for cover to open partially when dispensing detergent. The cover will open fully-when the door is opened.

The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water. If too little is used, dishes won’t be clean. However, if too much is used in soft water, glassware will begin to etch.

. HARD-Fill one or both sections to slightly below the top of the section (3 tablespoons) if water hardness is 8 or more grains per gallon, or 136 or more parts per million. Leave enough space in the covered section to allow cover to close.

\ . IvlEDlUM-Fill one or both sections to the top of the second step (2 tablespoons) if water hardness is 5 to 7 grains per gallon, or 85 to 119 parts per million.

. Soft-Fill one or both sections to the top of the first step (1 tablespoon) if water hardness is 0 to 4 grains per gallon, or 0 to 68 parts per million.

Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local water department, water softener company or county extension agent.

Using concentrated detergent

When using concentrated detergent follow the manufacturer’s directions.

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