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cally releases a measured amount of
For best results, hot water is necessary, additive into the final rinse portion of
The incoming water temperature each cycle.
should be 120-140°F. To check the fl'_M_",
water temperature, turn on the hot To fill the dispenser, turn the cap coun-
water faucet nearest the dishwasher terclockwise to open. Pour the rinse aid "_°
and let it run into a glass in the sink. into the reservoir. Replace the cap and be
Place a candy thermometer in the glass sure it is securely in place before closing * Use Hot Water to dissolve
and check the temperature once it has the dishwasher door. Check monthly, and activate detergent, dis-
stopped rising. If the temperature is solve greasy food soils and
below 120°F, have a qualified person Detergent improve drying.
raise the water heater setting. Use a detergent designed specifically
Additionally: for use in an automatic dishwasher. * Use a Rinse Aid regularly
If the outside temperature is unusu- Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,) to improve drying results
will cause oversudsing. For best results and reduce spotting and
ally low, or if your water travels a filming.
long distance from the water heater be sure to use fresh detergent and store
to the dishwasher, you may need to it in a cool, dry place (not under the
increase your home's water heater sink). * Use the Proper Detergent
Amount for best soil
setting and/or select water heating The amount of detergent to use removal, good drying
options on your dishwasher, depends on the water hardness (mea- results and prevention of
If you have not recently used hot sured in grains per gallon-gpg) and the filming, etching and spot-
water, the water in the pipes will be amount of soil on the dishes, ring.
cold. Run water at the sink until the A basic guideline is:
water is hot. Then start the dish- 1.) Use 1 teaspoon of detergent per * Load Properly to ensure
washer, grain of water hardness, soiled surfaces get adequate
2.) A minimum of 3 teaspoons is need- wash action. (See page 3).
< If you've recently done laundry or
ed in soft water.*
used hot water for showers, your 3.) For concentrated detergents, de-
water heater may need time to * Select the Proper Cycle
recover before operating the dish- crease the amount by half. & Options based on the
amount of food soil, water
washer. If the water hardness is 15 grains or
harder, it will be virtually impossible to conditions and expected
R i n s e A i d get good results with any dishwasher, drying results. (See pages
Rinse aids come in solid or liquid form. The only solution is a mechanical 4-5).
When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to water softener to improve water quail-
the back right comer of the lower rack. ty and detergent effectiveness.
Replace the rinse aid when the contain-
er is empty.
DETERG
CYCLES SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(0-3 grains) (4-9 grains) (10-12 grains)
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Pots & Pans 3 tsp. 3 tsp. 4-9 tsp. 4-9 tsp. 10-12 tsp. 10-12 tsp.
Normal/Heavy minimum minimum
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Light/China 3 tsp. min. none 4-9 tsp. none 10-12 tsp. none
Rinse & Hold Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent
• Yourlocal water utility or state university extension service can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area.