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The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is on important port of
getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully.
US8 aUtOmatlC dlsh-
WaSher d8t8QJ8flt Only.
Other detergents ore
too mild and much too
sudsy to work in the
dishwasher.
Different brands of
dishwasher detergent
have different amounts
of phosphorus. Phospho-
rus softens water and
tielps prevent water
spots on dishes.
If water is hard and
phosphorus content is
iow (8.7% or less), you
may need to use more
detergent or use a
brand with a higher
phosphorus content
(12% or higher].
Do not odd detergent
until you ore ready to
wash. Fresh, dry deter-
gent is necessary for
best washlng results.
Store detergent tightly in
a cool, dry place.
How much detergent to use
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section with
a cover and one without.
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Put detergent in both sections for cycles with
two washes.
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Put detergent in the covered section only for
cycles with one wash.
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Push the cover down
until it is latched.
The cover opens outo-
matically when the main
wash starts. Detergent in
the open section falls
into the dishwasher
when the door is closed.
Use cOV86d section for...
V
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NORMAL WASH cyCl8
sections for.. .
LOW ENERGY
WASH CyC18
POTS & PANS cyC18
HEAVY WASH cyC18
The amount of detergent to use
depends on the hardness of your
water. If too little is used, dishes won’t
be clean. However, if too much is
used in soft water, glassware will
begin to etch.
find out your water’s hardness by
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HARD - Fill 1 or both sections to top
line if water is 8 or more grains of
Fill 1 or both sections to
middle line if water is 5 to 7 grains of
asking your local water depart-
ment, water softener company or
county extension agent.
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SOFT - Fill one or both sections to
bottom line if water is 0 to 4 grains of
hardness.
Rinse aid dispenser
A rinse aid helps keep water from forming droplets and dry-
ing as spots. Keep the dispenser filled with o rinse aid such as
Jet-Dry” A small amount is released automatically during the
final rinse of each cycle. Check the dispenser periodically to
see if it needs refilling.
The Fill Indicator Cap shows when it’s time to fill the rinse aid
ASE dispenser. When the fill level iS low, the Center of the cap Will
appear to be clear.
Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed.
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