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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.
Different brands of
dishwasher detergent
have different amOUntS
of phosphorus. Phospho-
rus softens water and
helps prevent water
spots on dishes.
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).
Do not add detergent
until you are ready to
wash. Fresh automatic
dishwasher detergent
is necessary for best
washing results. Store
detergent tightly closed
in a cool dry place.
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section with
a cover and one without.
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Put detergent in both sections.
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Push the cover down
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.
COVER
COVER LATCH
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
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HARD - Fill 1 or both sections to top
line if water is 8 or more grains of
hardness.
Fill 1 or both sections to
2ifwateris5to7grainsof
ness
be clean. However, if too much is
used In soft water, glassware will
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MEDIUM - Fill 1 or both sections to
begin to etcn
middlelineifwateris5to7grainsof
Find out your water’s hardness by
hardness
asking your local water depart-
ment, water softener company or
7 -0 auri- Fill 1 or both sections to
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SOFT - Fill 1 or both sections to
county extension agent.
bottom line if water is 0 to 4 grains of bottom line if water is 0 to 4 grains of
hardness. hardness.