Adding detergent
The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully.
Use automatic dlsh- washer detergent only.
Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher.
Different brands of
dishwasher detergent have different amOUntS of phosphorus. Phospho- rus softens water and
helps prevent water spots on dishes.
If water is hard and
phosphorus content is low (8.7% or less], you may need to use more
detergent or use a
brand with a higher
phosphorus content (12% or higher).
Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash. Fresh automatic
dlshwasher detergent
Is necessary for best
washing results. Store
detergent tightly in a cool dry place.
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without.
l Put detergent in both sections.
l Push the cover down until it is latched.
The cover opens auto- matically when the main wash starts. Detergent in the open section falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed.
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How much detergent to use
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.
Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local water depart-
ment, water softener company or VW
county extension agent.
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rline if water is 8 or more grains of hardness.
MEDIUM - Fill both sections to
middle line if water is 5 to 7 grains Of hardness.
l SOFT - Fill both sections to
bottom line if water is 0 to 4 grains Of hardness.
