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Dishwashing Essentials .....................................
HOT Water
For Optimal cleaning and drying results, hot To check the incoming water temperature, turn on
water is necessary. The incoming water tempera- hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it
ture should be 120-140 ° F to properly activate the into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in
detergent and melt greasy food soils, glass and check the temperature once it has stopl
,, rising. If the temperature is below 120° F (49° C), hax
If for any reason (such as laundering, showers, etc.) the qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setti
incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° C), Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot w_
select the Temp Sense option to have the dishwasher
faucet and let it run until the water is hot.
thermostatically heat the water to the proper temperature.
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Detergent
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an auto- ] Never use laundry detergent or hand dish
matic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool, washing detergent in your dishwasher as it wi]
dry place (not under the sink). [ cause severe oversudsing and possible leaks.
Recommended Amount Detergent Placement
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water Add detergent to the detergent cup just before star
hardness (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the the cycle.
amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent results
in poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor
drying. Too much detergent can cause permanent
etching/cloudiness.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water
hardness, using a minimum of 3 teaspoons in soft water
situations. Place the recommended amount of detergent
in both cups for Normal and longer cycles. Do not
divide the recommended amount between the cups.
The following chart includes specific recommendations.
Each line in the detergent cup represents 3 teaspoons.
Water Hardness* Detergent Use For the Normal* or Light* cycle, place the rec(
i mended amount of detergent in both the PRE WA
Soft (0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons and MAIN WASH cups. Close the cover. The d
Medium (4-9 gpg) 4-9 teaspoons washer automatically releases detergent.
Hard (10-12 gpg) 10-12 teaspoons The China/Crystal cycle requires detergent in
MAIN WASH cup only. Close the cover after add
*Yourlocal water utility or state universityextensionservice
detergent. The detergent will dispense automatically
can tell you the degree of waterhardness inyour area.
The Quick Wash/Rinse cycle needs detergent in
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1 PRE WASH cup only. Close the cover after ado
teaspoon for each gpg above 12) to the beginning of the
detergent. The detergent will dispense automaticall5
main wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open
it slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. Do not use detergent with the Rinse & Hold c3
After relatching the door, the dishwasher will continue Leave the detergent cup lid open when running Rim
through the cycle. Hold.
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If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficult to *When using the IntelIiClean option:
achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution If dishes are not prerinsed, place proper amoun
is a mechanical water softener to improve water quality, detergent in both PRE WASH and MAIN W._
detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts cups. If dishes are prerinsed, add detergent onl
from the damage that hard water deposits can cause, the MAIN WASH cup. Close the cover.
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