ADDING DETERGENT
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an auto- Detergent Placement
matic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a Add detergent just before starting the cycle.
cool dry place (not tinder the sink). _,_
Never use laundry detergent or hand dish- _*_
washing detergent in your dishwasher as it
will eause severe oversudsing and possible
leaks. _'.
Recommended Amount
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. Too little detergent _'.
results in poor cleaning, hard water filming and spot- "
ting and poor dD4ng. Too much detergent causes per-
manent etching/clondiness.
As a rule, nse 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water For Normal, Pots & Pans or Power Scrub cycles
hardness, Use a mininmm of 3 teaspoons in soft water, place the rceommended amount of detergent in both
Place the recommended amount of detergent in both the PB,E WASH and MAIN WASIt cups. Close the
cups for Normal and longer cyeles. Do not divide the cover. The dishwasher antomaticalIv releases detergent. (l_
recommended amount between the cups. "
A Light/China cycle requires determent in the main _e.,,
The tbllowing chart includes specific recommenda-
wash cup (right side) only. Close the cover after adding
tions. (Refer to the package directions on concentrated detergent.
detergents.)
The Quick Wasl_Rinse cycle needs detergent in the
IVater Hardness* Detergent Use
PRE WASH cup (le_c side) only. Close the cover after
Soft (0-3 gpg) :3teaspoons adding detergent.
Medinm (4_ gpg) 4-9 teaspoons Rinse & Hold does not nse detergent.
Hard (10-12 gpg) 10-12 teaspoons
°Your local water utility or state university extension service
can tell you the degree qf water hardness in !/our area.
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1
teaspoon tbr each gpg) to the beginning of the maJn
wash portion of the cyele. Unlateh the door. Open it
slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. The
dishwasher will continue through the cycle.
If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is virtually
impossihle to get good resnlts with any dishwasher.
The only solution is a mechanical water softener to
improve water quality and determent effect%eness.
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