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USING YOUR DISHWASHER
Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash
section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you
close the door. The Main Wash section automatically
empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash
cycle.
■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 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.
2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How
Much Detergent to Use.”
3. Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre-
Wash section if needed.
It is normal for the cover to open partia lly when dispensing
detergent.
NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use
only the covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the
“Cycle Selection Chart” 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.
■Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find
out your water’s hardness by asking your local water
department, water softener company, or county
extension agent.
■Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different
amounts of phosphorous for softe ning 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%.
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 deterg ent or
concentrated powdered detergent.
PRE-WASH
PRE-WASH PRE-WASH
PRE-WASH
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Where to fill
Completely full (3 tbs or 45 g)
Top of 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
Top of 1st step (1 tb or 15 g)
Water Hardness Amount of Detergent
Soft to Medium
Hard Water
0 to 4 grains per
gallon
■Partially fill the Main Wash
section (1 tb or 15 g)
■Fill the Pre-Wash section
(1 tb or 15 g)
Medium to Hard
Water
5 to 7 grains per
gallon
■Fill the Main Wash section
(2 tbs or 30 g)
■Fill the Pre-Wash section
(2 tbs or 30 g)
Very Hard Wat er
8 grains per gallon
and above
■Fill the Main Wash section
(3 tbs or 45 g)
■Fill the Pre-Wash section
(3 tbs or 45 g)