Use only detergent specifically made for use
in dishwashers. Cascade
®
and Electrasol
®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been
approved for use in all Monogram Dishwashers.
Keep your detergent fresh
and dry. Don’t put
detergent into the
dispenser until you’re ready
to wash dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on
whether your water is hard or soft. With hard
water, you need extra detergent. With soft water,
you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting
your water department and asking how hard your
water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard
water. A water softener is recommended. Without
it, lime can build up in the water valve, which
could stick while open and cause flooding. Too
much detergent with soft water can cause a
permanent cloudiness of glassware, called
etching.
Use the information in the table below as a
guideline to determine the amount of automatic
dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.
When using automatic dishwasher detergent
tablets, simply place one tablet in the dispenser
and close the cover.
Do not use hand dish detergent.
NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed for dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds. During operation,
these suds will spill out of the dishwasher
vents, covering the kitchen floor and making
the floor wet.
Because so many detergent containers look
alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a
separate space from all other cleaners. Show
anyone who may use the dishwasher the correct
detergent and where it is stored.
While there will be no lasting damage to the
dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using
a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated
to work with dishwashers.
Detergents
Open
cup
Button
To open the wash cover, press the button and the cover will flip back.
Using the Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Detergent Cups to Fill
15 cup
25 cup
15 and 25 cups
15, 25 cups and
the open cup
Number
of Grains
Less than 4
4 to 8
8 to 12
Greater than 12
For heavily-soiled loads, use the Heavy cycle and add a little extra
detergent.
Forget
to add
a dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the
main wash.
1. Unlatch the door to interrupt the cycle. Pull door handle
to release the door.
2. Do not open the door until the water/spray action
stops. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.
3. Add forgotten dishes.
4. Close the door and push it in to relatch.
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