Adding detergent
The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatlo dlrhwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Phosphorus softens water and helps prevent water spots on dishes. If water is hard and phosphorus content is low (8.7% or less], you may need to use more detergent or use a brand with a higher phosphorus content (12% or higher). Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash. Fresh automatic dlshwasher detergent Is necessary for best washlng results. Store detergent tightly in a caol dry place. part of
The detergent
dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without. l Put detergent in both sections for cycles with two washes. l Put detergent in the covered section only for cycles with one wash. l Push the cover down until it is latched. The cover opens automatically when the main wash starts. Detergent in the open section falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed.
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Use covered section for... NORMAL WASH Cycle LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle
Use both sections for.. POTS & PANS Cvcle HEAVY WASH C;&e
How much detergent
The amount of detergent depends on the hardness to use of your water. If too little is used, dishes won�t
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HARD -Fill 1 or both sections to top line Ir waler Is 0 or more grains or s s< naranc =ss. MEDIUM - Fill 1 or both sections to middle line if water is 5 to 7 grains of
be clean. However, if too much is used in soft water, glassware will begin to etch. Find out your water�s hardness by asking your local water department, water softener company or county extension agent.
Rinse aid dispenser
A rinse aid helps keep water from forming droplets and drying as spots. Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse aid such as Jet-Dry.� A small amount is released automatically during the final rinse of each cycle. Check the dispenser periodically to see if it needs refilling. Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed.
