Amount of detergent to use
The amount of detergent needed varies among
the different brands, but for most detergents, you
need only one or two tablespoons. Using too
much detergent can result in detergent residue
being left in your clothes, which can cause them
to appear gray or dingy. You should start with a
small amount of detergent and increase it only if
the cleaning results are unsatisfactory.
Additionally, you should never put detergent in
the prewash compartment unless you are using
a wash program that has a prewash cycle. This
could cause excess foaming, which could damage
the machine.
The amount of detergent needed can also depend
on the hardness of the water in your area. See
the “Detergent Amounts Based on Water
Hardness” section on the next page for more
details.
Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness
Detergent amounts
Main WashPre WashWater hardness
1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons1 teaspoonSoft (0-3 grains per gal.)
1 to 2 tablespoons1 teaspoonMedium (4-8 grains per gal.)
2 to 3 tablespoons1 teaspoonHard (9+ grains per gal.)
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