Maytag 6202 Dishwasher User Manual


 
As a rule, use l teaspoon of detergent per grain of water se md.lraproves drying and
hardness. Use a n_inimum of 3 teaspoons in soft water.
Place the recommended amount of detergent in both _i
cups tbr Normal and longer cycles, Do not divide the
recommended amount between the cups. t
The following chart includes specific recommenda-
tions. (Refer to the package directions on colmentrated The clear window in the cerJter of the dispenser cap
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detergents.) allows you to see if there is rinse aid in the reservoir.
Water Hardness ° Detergent Use When the window is colored, there is rinse aid in the
Soft (0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons dispenser. When the window becomes clear, it is time
to refill the disperJser. (As a guide, check the dispenser
Medium (4-9 gpg) 4-9 teaspoons monthly.) _l_
ttard (10 12 gpg) I0-12 teaspoons
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°lbur local water utility or .stateuniversity extension service
cal_tell you the degree of water hardness in yaur area,
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1 '_
teaspoon for each gqog) to the beginning of the main _"
wash portion of the cycle, Unlatch the door. Open it , _'I
slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. The , _ o
dishwasher will continue through the cycle.
If water hardness is 1,5 gpg or harder, it is virtually
impossible to get good results a_ith any dishwasher.
Tire only solution is a mechanical water softener to To add rinse aid to the dispei_ser turn tire cap counter-
improve water quality and detergent effectiveness, clocG_dse to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid
Detergent Placement rinse aid into the opening. Replace tbe cap and tnr_ it
clock%vise.
Add detergent just before starting the cycle.
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For Normal & Heavy" Wash cycles place the recom-
mended amount of detergent in both the PBE WASH
and MAIN WASH cups. Close the eo_r. The dish-
washer automatie_dly releases detergent.
A Light/China cycle reqnires detergent in the main
wash cup (right side) only. Close the cover after addi_g
detergent.
Rinse & Hold does not use detergei_t.
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