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How much detergent to use (cont.)
WATER HARDNESS AMOUNT OF DETERGENT
Very Hard Water
13 grains and above (cont.)
For heavily soiled loads:
• Fillthe Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fillthe Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
• Turn the rinse agent dispenser to a higher setting. See
"Using the rinse agent dispenser" later in this section.
NOTE: Under abnormal water hardness conditions
(13 grains and above), it may be necessary to use the
Pots & Pans cycle for best wash performance.
Different brands of dishwasher detergent have
different amounts of phosphorus for soften-
ing water. If you have hard water and use
a detergent with a phosphorous content of
less than 8.7%, you may need to use more
detergent, or use a detergent with a phos-
phorous content higher than 8.7%.
• Excessive amounts of detergent combined
with soft water may cause etching of
glassware.
NOTE: Water hardness may change over a
period of time. contact your local water utility
or area water softening company to deter-
mine your water hardness, or order water
hardness test strip Part Number 4171690
through the Consumer Assistance Center.
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