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ADDING DETERGENT
Use a detergent designed specifically ibr use in an auto- Detergent Placement
matic dishwasher. Be sure it is flesh and stored in a Add detergent to dispenser cup just before you select
cod, dU place (not under the sink), the cycle and options.
Never use laundry detergent or hand dish-
washing detergent in your dishwasher as it
will cause severe oversudsing and possible
leaks.
Recommended Amount
The amount of detergent to nse depends on tile water
hardness (measured in grains per gallon gpg) and
the amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent
results in poor cleaning, hard water fihning and spot-
ting and poor drying. Too much detergent causes per-
manent etchingcloudiness.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water
hardness. Use a minimum of.3 teaspoons in soft watch Smart Start
Place tim reeonunended amount of detergent in both
cups for Norm'a] and longer cycles. Do not divide the If dishes are not prerinsed, place proper amount of
recommended amount between the cups. detergent in both PRE WASH and MAIN WASH cups.
If dishes are prerinsed, add detergent only to tlm
The following chart includes specific recommenda- MAIN WASH cup, Close the coven
tions. (Refer to the package directions on concentrated
Sani Scrub
detergents.)
Place proper amount of detergent in both the PRN
Water Hardness* Detergent Use WASH and MAIN WASH cups. Close the lid.
So[_ (0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons Quick Wash
Medium (4 9 gpg) 4-9 teaspoons Place the proper ammmt of detergent in the MAIN
Hard (i0-12 gpg) 10-12 teaspoons 1eVASHcup only: Close the lid.
*Yourlocal water utility or state university extension service Rinse & Hold
ca_ tell you the de#,reeaf water hardness in your area. Do NOT use detergent in this cycle.
For water hardness of 13 14 gpg add more detergent (1 *Ifthe Delicate Wash option is selected, use half the normal
teaspoon for each gpg) to the beginning of the main amount of detergent.
wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door. Open it
slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. The
dishwasher will continue through the cycle.
If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is virtually
impossible to get good results with any dishwasher.
The only- solution is a mechanical water softener to
improve water quality and detergent effectiveness.
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