Adding detergent
The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent your dishes clean. Read this section carefully Use automatic dishwasher 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. When using Delay Wash, make sure the detergent dispensers are clean and dry before adding the detergent. Fresh automatic dish_ washer detergent is necessary for best washing results. Store detergent tightly in a COOI dry place. Iyou use is an important part of getting
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without. l Put detergent in both sections for programs with two washes. l Put detergent in the covered section only for programs with one wash. l Push the cover down until it is latched.
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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 and LOW ENERGY Programs
� Use both sections for... POTS & PANS and HEAVY Programs
How much detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water. If too little is used, dishes won�t 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 waterdepartment, water softener company or county extension agent.
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HARD - Fill 1 or both sections to top line if water is 8 or more grains of
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MEDIUM-
Fill1 or both sections to midwater is 5 to 7 grains of
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SOFT- Fill 1 or both sections to bottom line if water is 0 to 4 grains of hardness.
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 JetDV A small amount is released automatically during the final rinse of each program. Check the dispenser periodically to see if it needs refilling. Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed.
