Operating Steps
Step 1 Hot WaterStep 3 Rinse Aid
For best results, the incoming water temperature should beA select models
120!-140! F. Check the water temperature by turning on thereleases a measured amount of rinse aid into the final rinse
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and letting it runportion of each cycle.
into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in theTo fill the dispenser, turn the cap counterclockwise to open.
glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. IfPour the rinse aid into the reservoir. Replace the cap and be
it is below 120! F have a qualified person raise the watersure it is securely in place before closing the dishwasher
heater setting.
door. Check the dispenser monthly and refill as needed.
If the outside temperature is unusually low, or if your waterRinse aid is available in solid form for models without a
travels a long distance from the water heater to theliquid dispenser. When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to the
dishwasher, you may want to turn on the hot water faucet at
the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. Thisback right corner of the lower rack. Purchase more rinse aid
assures that the initial fill of water is hot.when the material dissolves and the container is empty.
Step 2 DetergentStep 4 Starting the
DishwasherUse a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic
dishwasher. Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,) will causeY After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, set
oversudsing. Be sure to use fresh detergent and store it in athe control knob to the desired cycle and press the
not under the sinkappropriate buttons.
The amount of detergent to use depends on the waterY Press the door until it latches. The cycle will begin with a
hardness measured in grains per gallon* (gpg) and thedrain prior to a fill.
amount of soil on the dishes. Generally detergent amounts
Step 5 Adding a should be increased for harder water and heavier soil. Refer
to the following chart for detergent usage recommendations.
Forgotten Item Do not use detergent with Rinse Only. Leave the detergent
lid open when running Rinse Only. For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early
If the water hardness is 13 gpg or harder, it is difficult toin the cycle.
achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution is a1. Unlatch the door.
mechanical water softener to improve water quality,2. Wait for the water circulation to stop.
detergent effectiveness, and to protect the dishwasher parts3. Open the door and add the item.
from the damage that hard water deposits may cause.
4. Close and latch the door.
5. The cycle resumes automatically.
Water Hardness*Soil LevelDetergent Amount***Your local water utility or state university
per cup dosageextension service can tell you the
degree of water hardness in your area.
Soft (0-4 gpg)Light Soil5 teaspoons** Add recommended amount of
Normal Soil6 teaspoons
Heavy Soil8 teaspoonsdetergent to both compartments for
5-9 gpgLight Soil7 teaspoonsHeavy or Normal wash cycles, and to
the main cup only for the Light wash
Normal Soil8 teaspoonscycle.
Heavy Soil10 teaspoons
Hard (10-12 gpg)Light Soil9 teaspoons
Normal Soil10 teaspoons
Heavy Soil12 teaspoons
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