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DETERGENT AND RINSE AID
Detergent
IMPORTANT: Use only automatic dishwashing detergent.
Hand dishwashing detergent will produce excessive suds and
overflow out of the dishwasher.
Recommended Detergent Amount
Add recommended amount of detergent to each
compartment as shown and close the detergent lid.
Powders and Gels
*Full pre-wash compartment contains 7 tsp (35 mL), and full
main wash compartment contains 9 tsp (45 mL).
Premeasured Detergents
Many detergents now come in premeasured forms (gel
packs, tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for
all hardness and soil levels. Always place premeasured
detergents in the main compartment and close the lid.
Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been
proven better than powder, liquid or gel detergents to reduce
filming on your dishes. By using these tablets and packs, over
time this will start to reduce or eliminate white film. Also, by
using a rinse aid you can minimize repeat buildup of white
film.
IMPORTANT: Extremely hard water mineral deposits
(15 grains per U.S. gallon or more) can cause damage to your
dishwasher and make it difficult to achieve good results. A
water softener is recommended to avoid damage and
achieve good results. You may bring your water samples to
Sears to check hardness level.
Rinse Aid
IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid
rinse aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by
allowing water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse.
They also keep water from forming droplets that can dry as
spots or streaks.
Filling the dispenser
The dispenser holds 5 oz (150 mL) of rinse aid. Under most
conditions this will last 1 to 3 months.
1. Turn the knob to the REFILL position and remove.
2. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator points to
FULL. Do not overfill.
3. Clean up any spilled rinse aid. Spilled rinse aid can
create excessive suds.
4. Replace the knob and turn to the LOCK position.
NOTE: Indicator reads correct fill level when door is
completely opened.
Rinse Aid Setting
Your rinse aid dispenser is adjustable. For most water
conditions, the factory setting of 3 will give good results. If
you have hard water and notice calcium buildup (water
spots) on your dishware, you may want to try a higher setting.
If you notice foam in your dishwasher, use a lower setting.
To adjust the setting
1. Turn the knob to the REFILL position and remove.
2. Turn the arrow inside the dispenser to the desired setting.
3. Replace the knob and turn to the LOCK position.
Water
Hardness
Soil
Level
Pre-Wash
Compartment
Main Wash
Compartment
Soft
(0-4 grains
per U.S.
gallon)
Light None
¹⁄₂
Normal None ¹⁄₂
Heavy Full ¹⁄₂
Medium
(5-9 grains
per U.S.
gallon)
Light None ¹⁄₂
Normal ¹⁄₂ ¹⁄₂
Heavy Full* Full*
Hard
(10-14 grains
per U.S.
gallon)
Light
¹⁄₂ Full*
Normal Full* Full*
Heavy Full* Full*
USE RINSE AID FOR
BETTER DRYING
Lock
Refill
Full
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fill
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Lock
Refill