Adding Detergent And Rinse Aid
What type of detergent to use
Use automatic dishwasher 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 phosphorous for softening water. If water is hard and phosphorous content is low (6.0% or less), you may need to use more detergent or use a brand with a higher phosphorous content (8.7% or higher).
Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash. When using Delay Wash Option on models WU565OV and WU685OV, make sure the detergent dispensers are clean and dry before adding the detergent. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent is necessary for best washing results. Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
The detergent | dispenser |
Cover | Cover latch |
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Use covered section r | Use both | secttions | |
alone for cycles with | for | cycles | with |
one wash | two | washes | |
The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without.
For Best Results
Hot water is a must
For best cleaning and drying results, water should be at least 140°F (60°C). To have a reliable hot water supply:
All models: Maintain 140°F (60°C)
water supply at central water heater. To check water temperature, turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run until it is as hot as possible, then check with a candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature is too low, have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting.
Models WU565OVand WU685OV:Use the
n Put detergent in both sections for cycles with two washes.
1 Put detergent in the covered section only for cycles with one wash.
. 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.
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 department, water softener company or county extension agent.
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turn down your water heater, if you choose, without cutting back on hot water needed for good dishwashing.
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation:
. Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the rack.
1 Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls or interfere with either of the spray arms’ rotation.
. Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.
Rinse aid dispenser
(models WU44OOV, WU4406V, WU565OV and WIJ685OV)
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A rinse aid helps keep water from forming droplets and drying as spots. Keep the dispenser filled with a liquid rinse aid. A small amount is released automatically during the final rinse of each cycle.
Check the dispenser periodically to see if it needs refilling. An “E”will be visible inside dispenser when it is empty. Make sure dishwasher door is fully open when refilling. Do not fill past the smallest opening in the lower part of the dispenser. If you overfill, excess rinse aid can come out. This will not harm the dishwasher. Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed.
Special tips on dishwasher use
Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips for the following items:
Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.
TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and discoloration. Follow utensil manufacturers’ cleaning instructions.
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