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Step 2 Detergent
Step 1 Hot Water
Operating Steps
Step 3 Rinse Aid
Step 4 Starting the
Dishwasher
Step 5 Adding a
Forgotten Item
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic
dishwasher. Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,) will cause
oversudsing. Be sure to use fresh detergent and store it in a
cool, dry place (not under the sink).
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water
hardness measured in grains per gallon* (gpg) and the
amount of soil on the dishes. Generally detergent amounts
should be increased for harder water and heavier soil. Refer
to the following chart for detergent usage recommendations.
Do not use detergent with
Rinse Only. Leave the detergent
lid open when running Rinse Only.
If the water hardness is 13 gpg or harder, it is difficult to
achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution is a
mechanical water softener to improve water quality,
deter
gent effectiveness, and to protect the dishwasher parts
from the damage that hard water deposits may cause.
For best results, the incoming water temperature should be
120°-140° F. Check the water temperature by turning on the
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and letting it run
into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the
glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If
it is below 120° F have a qualified person raise the water
heater setting.
If the outside temperature is unusually low, or if your water
travels a long distance from the water heater to the
dishwasher, you may want to turn on the hot water faucet at
the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. This
assures that the initial fill of water is hot.
A
liquid rinse aid dispenser (select models) automatically
releases a measured amount of rinse aid into the final rinse
p
ortion of each cycle.
To fill the dispenser, turn the cap counterclockwise to open.
Pour the rinse aid into the reservoir. Replace the cap and be
sure it is securely in place before closing the dishwasher
door. Check the dispenser monthly and refill as needed.
Rinse aid is available in solid form for models without a
liquid dispenser. When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to the
back right corner of the lower rack. Purchase more rinse aid
when the material dissolves and the container is empty.
• After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, set
the control knob to the desired cycle and press the
appropriate buttons.
• Press the door until it latches. The cycle will begin with a
drain prior to a fill.
For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early
in the cycle.
1. Unlatch the door.
2. Wait for the water circulation to stop.
3. Open the door and add the item.
4. Close and latch the door.
5.
The cycle resumes automatically.
Water Hardness* Soil Level Detergent Amount**
(per cup dosage)
Soft (0-4 gpg) Light Soil 5 teaspoons
Normal Soil 6 teaspoons
Heavy Soil 8 teaspoons
Medium (5-9 gpg)
Light Soil 7 teaspoons
Normal Soil 8 teaspoons
Heavy Soil 10 teaspoons
Hard (10-12 gpg) Light Soil 9 teaspoons
Normal Soil 10 teaspoons
Heavy Soil
12 teaspoons
*Your local water utility or state university
extension service can tell you the
degree of water hardness in your area.
** Add recommended amount of
detergent to both compartments for
Heavy or Normal wash cycles, and to
the main cup only for the Light wash
cycle.
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