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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 (6.0% or less], you
may need to use more
detergent or use a brand
with a higher phosphorus
content (8.7% or higher).
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 cycle pro-
grams with two washes.
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Put detergent in the covered section only for
cycle programs with
one wash.
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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
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
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the detergent, Fresh automatic dishwasher de-
tergent is necessary for best washing results.
Use covered section tar,,
V Use both
Store detergent tightly in a cool dry place.
NORMAL
LOW ENEiGY
and
sections for...
POTS & PANS and
CHINA Programs
HEAVY Programs
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How much detergent to use
The amount ot detergent to use
l HARD
- Fill 1 or both sections to top
depends on the hardness of your
e/ hardness.
line if water rs 8 or more groins of
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
asking your local water depart-
ment, water softener company or
county extension agent
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MEDIUM - Fill 1 or both sections to
middle line if water is 5 to 7 grains of
hardness.
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.
The Fill Indicator Cap shows when it’s time to fill the rinse aid
dispenser. When the fill level is low, the center of the cap will
appear to be clear.
Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed.