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Dishwashing
Essentials
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HOT Water
To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the
For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run
water is necessary. The incoming water tempera-
into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the
ture should be 120-140 ° F to properly activate the
glass and check the temperature once it has stopped
detergent and melt greasy food soils,
rising. If the temperature is below 120° F (49° C), have
If for any reason (such as laundering, showers, etc.) the
a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat set-
incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° C),
ting.
select the Temp Sense option to have the dishwasher
Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water
thermostatically heat the water to proper temperature,
faucet and let it run until the water is hot.
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Detergent
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an auto-
from the damage that hard water deposits can cause.
matic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool,
dry place (not under the sink).
Never use laundry detergent or hand dish-
washing detergent in your dishwasher as it will
Recommended
Amount
cause severe oversudsing and possible leaks.
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water
hardness (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the
Detergent
Placement
amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent results
Add detergent just before starting the cycle.
in poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor
drying. Too much detergent can cause permanent
etching/cloudiness.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water
hardness, using a minimum of 3 teaspoons in soft water
situations. Place the recommended amount of detergent
in both cups for Normal and longer cycles. Do not
divide the recommended amount between the cups.
The following chart includes specific recommendations.
Each line in the detergent cup represents 3 teaspoons.
Water Hardness*
Detergent Use
Soft (0-3 gpg)
3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9 gpg)
4-9 teaspoons
Hard (10-12 gpg)
10-12 teaspoons
For Normal or Pots and Pans cycles place the recom-
mended amount of detergent in both the PRE WASH
*Yourlocal water utility or state university extension service
and MAIN WASH cups. Close the cover. The dish-
can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area.
washer automatically releases detergent.
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1
A Light/China
cycle requires detergent in the MAIN
teaspoon for each gpg above 12) to the beginning of the
WASH cup only. Close the cover after adding detergent.
main wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open
The detergent will automatically be dispensed.
it slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub.
After relatching the door, the dishwasher will continue
The Quick Wash/Rinse cycle needs detergent in the
through the cycle.
PRE WASH cup only. Close the cover after adding
detergent. The detergent will automatically
be dis-
If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficult to
pensed.
achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution
is a mechanical water softener to improve water quality,
Do not use detergent with the Rinse & Hold cycle.
detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts
Leave the detergent cup lid open when running Rinse &
Hold.
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