to dissolve & activate detergent, dissolve greasy food soils and improve drying,
2.use a
Rinse Aid regularly to improve drying results and reduce spotting and filming.
temperature should be 120-140°F. Check the water temperature by turning on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and letting, it run into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If it is below 120°F have a qualified person raise the water heater setting. Helpful Hints: � If thelow, or if temperature is unusu-a outside your water travels ally long distance from the water heater to the dishwasher, you may need to increase your home's water heater setting and/or select water heating options on your dishwasher, � if you have not used hot water for awhile, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. Start the dishwasher, �
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1
the incoming
water
A liquid rinse aid dispenser (select roodels) automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid into the final rinse portion of each cycle.
To fill the dispenser, turn the cap counterciockwise to open. Pour the rinse aid into the reservoir. Replace the cap and be sure it is securely in place before closing the dishwasher door. Check the dispenser needed. monthly and refill as
Use a detergent
designed
specifically
3.Use the
Proper Detergent Amount for best soil removal, good drying results and prevention of filming, etching, and spotting,
for use in an automatic dishwasher. Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,) will cause over sudsing. Be sure to use fresh detergent and store it in a cool, dry place (not under the sink). 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. Generally detergent water and heavier increased for harder amounts should be soil.
4. Load
Properly to ensure soiled surfaces get adequate wash action. (See page 3).
S,Select the Proper Cycle/Options based on the amount of food soil on the load. (See page 4).
If you've recently done laundry or run hot water for showers, your water heater may need time to recover before operating the dishwasher,
A basic guideline is one teaspoon (tsp.) of detergent for each grain of water hardness. Use a minimum of three teaspoons in soft water.* When using a concentrated detergent decreas_ the amount by half. If the water hardness is 15 grains o harder, it will be virtually impossible t( get good results with any dishwasher The only solution is a mechanical wate softener to improve water quality an( detergent effectiveness.
Rinse aids come in solid or liquid form. When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to the back right corner of the lower rack. Purchase more rinse aid when the material dissolves and the container is empty,
