Where to fill
DISHWASHER USE
Top of 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section
empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door.
Top of 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
1.2.3. 4.
Top of 1st step (1 tb or 15 g)
1. Cover
2. Main Wash sectionWater HardnessAmount of Detergent
3. Cover latchSoft to Medium For normally soiled loads
4. Pre-Wash section
Hard Water Fill the Main Wash section to the
The Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the 0 to 6 grains per top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
dishwasher during the main wash. (See the ?Cycle Selection gallon
Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
Charts.?)top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents if needed
can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the NOTE: Add only 1 tb or 15 g of
dishwasher and reduce washing performance.
detergent to both sections if dishes
Add detergent just before starting a cycle.are pre-rinsed or the water is very
soft (0 to 2 grains per gallon).
Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh
automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.For heavily soiled loads
NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.Fill the Main Wash section to the
top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
Filling the dispenserFill the Pre-Wash section to the
1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
the Cover latch.
2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See ?How Much Medium to Hard For normally soiled and
Detergent to Use.?Waterheavily soiled loads
3. Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre-Wash 7 to 12 grains per Fill the Main Wash section to the
section if needed.gallontop of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)
It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
detergent.top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)
if needed
NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the
covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the ?Cycle Selection
Charts? for more details.NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent.
Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered
How much detergent to usedetergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid
The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent.
your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little,
dishes won?t be clean. If you use too much in soft water, Rinse Aid Dispenser
glassware will etch.
Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as
Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to
your water?s hardness by asking your local water department,
water softener company, or county extension agent.drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small
amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is
Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type.
amounts of phosphorus for softening water. If you have hard
water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of Checking the dispenser
less than 8.7%, you might need to use more detergent, or use Check the center of the Fill Indicator cap. Clear means it needs
a detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8.7%.filling.
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