(cloudiness) of glassware. For detergents with Rinse Aid
low phosphate content (8.7% or less) the usage Your Maytag dishwasher features an automatic
level may have to be increased. The phosphate rinse aid dispenser, located near the detergent
content is shown on the side of the box. dispenser on the door interior. Using a rinse aid
A basic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent improves drying results and reduces spotting and
for each grain of water hardness (gpg). Use a filming.
minimum of three teaspoons (one tablespoon) in To fill, tnrn dispenser cap counterclockwise to
soft water. Refer to the chart below.
open. Remove cap and pour liquid rinse aid into
NOTE: When using an ultra or concentrated the opening. Replace cap and turn clockwise to
dishwashing detergent follow close.
manufacturer's suggested amounts.
WATER HARDNESS* DETERGENT USE /_'_'" "'_ _
Soft (0-3 grains) 3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9 grains) 4-9 teaspoons
Hard (10-12 grains) 10-12teaspoons
*Yourlocalwaterutilitycantellyouthe exactdegreeof
hardnessofyourwatersupply.In rura/areas,your state
universityextensionservicecantellyouhowto testyour The clear indicator in the center of the cap
waterhardness.
changes from dark to light when the reservoir is
nearly empty. This indicates that it is time to
For water hardness of 13-14 grains, add refill the dispenser.
additional detergent (1 teaspoon for each grain
over 12) at the beginning of the main wash
portion of the cycle. (Open door, add detergent
to bottom of tub, close door and dishwasher will
continue through cycle.)
If water is 15 grains or harder, it will be virtually
impossible to get good results with any
dishwasher. The only solution is a mechanical
water softener to improve water quality.
Adding Detergent
Add Detergent to Dispenser Cup Just Before
You Select the Cycle and Options.
Normal Cycle or Pots & Pans
Place proper amount of detergent in both the
Prewash and Main Wash cups. Close the lid.
Detergent will be released automatically into the
prewash and main wash.
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