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The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of
getting
your dishes clean. Read this section carefully.
Use automatic dlsh-
washer detergent only.
Other detergents are
too mild and much too
sudsy to work in the
dishwasher.
The detergent dispenser
Different brands of
dishwasher detergent
have different
aKIOUtTtS
of phosphorus. Phospho-
rus softens water and
helps prevent Water
spots on dishes.
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
If water is hard and
phosphorus content is
low (8.7% or less), you
may need to use more
detergent or use a
brand with a higher
phosphorus content
(12% or higher).
until it is latched.
The cover opens auto-
matically when the main
wash starts. Detergent in
the open section falls
into the dishwasher
when the door is closed.
Do not add detergent un-
til you are ready to wash.
When using Delay Wash,
make sure the detergent
dispensers are clean
and dry before adding
the detergent. Fresh automatic dishwasher de-
Use covered section for...
1’ Use both
tergent is necessary for best washing results.
NORMAL WASH Cycle
sections for..
Store detergent tightly in a cool dry place.
LOW ENERGY
POTS & PANS Cycle
WASH Cycle
HEAVY WASH Cycle
How much detergent to use
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
beginto etch.
Find out your water’s hardness by
asking your local water depart-
ment, water softener company or
county extension agent.
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HARD - Fill 1 or both sections to top
line if water is 8 or more grains of
hardness.
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MEDIUM - Fill 1 or both sections to
middle line if water is 5 to 7 grains of
hardness.
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SOFT- Fill 1 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 a 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.
Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed.
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