Flatware Recommended Amount to Use
Put flatware in the removable silverware basket, The amount of detergent to use depends on the
mixing knives, forks and spoons. To prevent water hardness (measured in grains per gallon
them from nesting together, place some handles gpg) and the amount of soil on the dishes.
up and some down. However, sharp or pointed Generally detergent amounts should be
items should be loaded with the handles up. increased for harder water and heavier soil.
The silverware basket may be removed for ease Too little detergent can result in poor cleaning,
of loading or unloading, hard water fihning and spotting, and poor drying.
Overuse of detergent (especially in chemically
Use the covered section for small, lightweight softened water) van cause permanent etching
articles such as measuring cups and spoons, (cloudiness) of glassware. For detergents with
small plastic items, baby spoons, etc. Lower the
low phosphate content (8.7% or less) the usage
cover to keep these items in place, level may have to be increased. The phosphate
content is shown on the side of the box.
A basic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent
for each grain of water hardness (gpg). Use a
minimum of three teaspoons (one tablespoon) in
soft water. Refer to the chart below.
NOTE: When using an ultra or concentrated
dishwashing detergent follow
manufacturer's suggested amounts.
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
hardnessof yourwatersupply.In ruralareas,your state
universityextensionselwieecantellyouhowto testyour
waterhardness.
For water hardness of 13-14 grains, add
additional detergent (1 teaspoon for each grain
over 12) at the beginning of the main wash
Using Detergent and Rinse portion of the cycle. (Open door, add detergent
Aid to bottom of tub, close door and dishwasher will
Detergent eonlinue through cycle.)
Use only a powder or liquid detergent designed If water is 15 grains or harder, it will be virtually
impossible to get good results with any
for an automatic dishwasher. Use fresh detergent
and store it in a cool, dry place (not under dishwasher. The only solution is a mechanical
kitchen sink). Never use laundry detergent water softener to improve water quality.
or hand dishwashing detergent in your
dishwasher as it will eause severe
oversudsing.
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