Operating Steps
Ste____ Hot Water _ Detergent
For best results, the incoming water temperature should be Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automa
120°-140°F. Check the water temperature by turning on the dishwasher. Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,) will cat
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and letting it run oversudsing. Be sure to use fresh detergent and store it ir
into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the cool, dry place (not under the sink).
glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If The amount of detergent to use depends on the water ha
it is below 120°F have a qualified person raise the water
hess measured in grains per gallon (gpg) and the amount
heater setting, soil on the dishes. Generally detergent amounts should
Helpful hints: increased for harder water and heavier soil.
• If the outside temperature is unusually low, or if your A basic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent for e;
water travels a long distance from the water heater to the grain of water hardness. Use a minimum of three teaspo(
dishwasher, you may need to increase your home's water in soft water.*
heater setting and/or select water heating options on If the water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficul
your dishwasher, achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution
• If you have not used hot water for awhile, the water in the mechanical water softener to improve water quality, de
pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink gent effectiveness, and to protect the dishwasher parts fi
and allow it to run until the water is hot. Start the dish- the damage that hard water deposits may cause.
washer.
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Starting
the
• _fyouhaverecentlydonelaundryorrunhotwaterfor
showers, your water heater may need time to recover Dishwasher
before operating tire dishwasher.
• After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, p
the door until it latches.
Rinse • Select the desired cycle and options.
Aid
A liquid rinse aid dispenser automatically releases a mea- • After a pause the cycle will begin.
sured amount of rinse aid into the final rinse portion of each
cycle. _ Adding a
To fill the dispenser, turn the cap counterclockwise to open.
Pour the rinse aid into the reservoir. Replace the cap and be Forgotten Item
sure it is securely in place before closing the dishwasher For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added q
door. Check the dispenser monthly and refill as needed, in the cycle.
Rinse aid is available in solid form for models without a liq- 1. Unlatch the door.
uid dispenser. When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to the 2. Wait for the water circulation to stop.
back right corner of the lower rack. Purchase more rinse aid
3. Open the door and add the item.
when the material dissolves and the container is empty.
4. Close and latch the door.
5. The cycle resumes automatically.
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
SOFTWATER MEDIUMWATER HARDWATER *Yourtecta
CYCLES (0-3 gpg) (4-9gpg) (10-12gpg) water utilitj
state unive
extension e
Heavy Wash vice can te,
Normal Wash the degree
water hardJ
Light Wash 10-12 tsp. none in your are_
Quick Wash none 3 tsp. rain. none 4-9 tsp, none 10-12 tsp.
Rinse Only Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent
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