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Using the detergent dispenser
What type of detergent to use
l
Use automatic dishwasher detergent
only.
Other detergents are too mild and
much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher.
l Follow manufacturer’s directions when
using liquid automatic dishwasher deter-
gent or concentrated powder detergent.
l Do not add detergent until you are ready
to wash.
l Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry
place.
Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent is necessary for best washing
results.
NOTE:
Different brands of dishwasher
detergent have different amounts of phos-
phorus for softening water. If water is hard
and phosphorus content is low (6.0% or
less), you may need to:
l Use more detergent.
OR
-
dishwasher
detergent
See phosphorus content on package labels
l Use a brand with a higher phosphorus
content (8.7%).
How much detergent to use
The detergent dispenser has one section
with a cover and one without. The amount of
detergent you use in a section depends on
the water hardness. See Water hardness
and detergent” on page 12 for more informa-
tion.
Cover Cover latch
. Put detergent in both sections for cycles
with two washes. See “Cycle selection
chart” on page 9.
l Put detergent only in the covered section
for cycles with one wash. See “Cycle
selection chart” on page 9.
. Push the cover down until it is latched.
Detergent in the open section falls into the
dishwasher when the door is closed. The
covered section opens automatically when
the main wash starts.
Use covered
Action
alone for cycles
with one wash
Use bbth
sections
for cycles
with
two washes
NOTE:
It is normal for cover to open partially
when dispensing detergent. The cover will
_ . . . . . .
open fully when the door is opened.
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