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 (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 un-
til you are ready to wash.
When using Delay Wash,
make sure the detergent
dispensers are clean
and dry before adding
the detergent. Fresh automatic dishwasher de-
tergent is necessary for best washing results.
Store detergent tightly closed in a cool dry place.
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section with
a cover and one without.
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Put detergent in both sections for cycles with
two washes.
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Put detergent in the covered section only for
cycles with one wash.
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Push the cover down 1\ \
1
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.
Use covered section for... Use both
NORMAL Cycle sections for..
LOW ENERGY Cycle POTS b PANS Cycle
HEAVY Cvcle
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How
much detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use
depends on the hardness of your
water. Iftoo little is used, dishes won’t
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HARD - Fill 1 or both sections to top line
if water hardness is 8 or more grains per
gallon, pr 136 or more parts per million.
be clean. However, if too much is
used in soft water, glassware will
begin to etch.
Find out your waters hardness by
asking your local water depart-
ment, water softener company or
county extension agent.
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MEDIUM - Fill 1 or both sections to mid-
dle line if water hardness is 5 to 7 grains
per gallon, or 85 to 119 parts per million,
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SOFT
.- Fill 1 or both sections to bottom
line If water hardness is 0 to 4 grains per
gallon, or 0 to 68 parts per million.
Rinse aid dispenser A rinse aid helps keep water from forming droplets and dry-
ing as spots. Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse aid such as
Jet-Dry” A small amount is released automatically during the
final rinse of each cycle. Check the dispenser periodically to
see if it needs refilling.
Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed.