Using Detergent and Rinse For water hardness of 13-14 grains, add
Aid additional detergent (1 teaspoon for each grain
over 12) at the beginning of the main wash
Detergent portion of the cycle. (Open door, add detergent
Use only a powder or liquid detergent designed to bottom of tub, close door and dishwasher will
for an automatic dishwasher. Use fresh detergent continue through cycle.)
and store it in a cool, dry place (not under If water is 15 grains or harder, it will be virtually
kitchen sink). Never use laundry detergent impossible to get good results with any
or hand dishwashing detergent in your dishwasher. The only solution is a mechanical
dishwasher as it will cause severe water softener to improve water quality.
oversudslng.
Recommended Amount to Use Adding Detergent
The amount of detergent to use depends on the Add Detergent to Dispenser Cup Just Before
water hardness (measured in grains per gallon-- You Select the Cycle and Options.
gpg) and the amount of soil on the dishes. Normal Cycle or Pots & Pans
Generally detergent amounts should be Place proper amount of detergent in both the
increased for harder water and heavier soil. Prewash and Main Wash cups. Close the lid.
Too little detergent can result in poor cleaning, Detergent will be released automatically into the
hard water fihning and spotting, and poor drying, prewash and main wash.
Overuse of detergent (especially in chemically Light/China
softened water) can cause permanent etching
(cloudiness) of glassware. For detergents with Place the proper amount of detergent in the
low phosphate content (8.7% or less) the usage Main Wash cup only. Close the lid. The
level may have to be increased. The phosphate detergent will be released automatically into the
content is shown on the side of the box. main wash.
A basic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent Quick wash/Rinse
for each grain of water hardness (gpg). Use a Place the proper amount of detergent in the
minimum of three teaspoons (one tablespoon) in Prewash cup only. Close the lid. The detergent
soft water. Refer to the chart below, will be dispensed immediately.
NOTE: When using an ulti'a or concentrated Rinse & Hold
dishwashing detergent follow
manufacturer's suggested amounts. Do NOT use detergent in this cycle.
WATER HARDNESS* ! DETERGENT USE
Soft (0-3 grains) 3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9 grains) 4-9 teaspoons
Hard (10-12grains) 10-12 teaspoons
*Yourlocalwaterutilitycantellyouthe exactdegreeof
hardnessofyourwater supply.In ruralareas,yourstate
universityextensionservicecan tellyouhowtotest your
waterhardness.
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