Manual

Check Before Washing
H o t W a t e r a liquid rinse aid dispenser automati-
cally releases a measured amount of
For best results, hot water is necessary, additive into the final rinse portion of
The incoming water temperature each cycle.
should be 120-140°F. To check the
water temperature, turn on the hot To fill the dispenser, turn the cap coun-
water faucet nearest the dishwasher terclockwise to open. Pour the rinse aid ""
and let it tun into a glass in the sink. into the reservoir. Replace the cap and be
Place a candy thermometer in the glass sure it is securely in place before closing • Use Hot Water to dissolve
and check the temperature once it has the dishwasher door. Check monthly, and activate detergent, dis-
stopped rising. If the temperature is solve greasy food soils and
below 120°E have a qualified person Detergent improve drying.
raise the water heater setting. Use a detergent designed specifically
Additionally: for use in an automatic dishwasher. • Use a Rinse Aid regularly
• If the outside temperature is unusu- Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,) to improve drying results
ally low, or if your water travels a will cause oversudsing. For best results and reduce spotting and
long distance from the water heater be sure to use fresh detergent and store filming.
to the dishwasher, you may need to it in a cool, dry place (not under the
increase your home's water heater sink). • Use the Proper Detergent
Amount for best soil
setting and/or select water heating The amount of detergent to use removal, good drying
options on your dishwasher, depends on the water hardness (mea- results and prevention of
If you have not recently used hot sured in grains per gallon-gpg) and the filming, etching and spot-
water, the water in the pipes will be amount of soil on the dishes, ting.
cold. Run water at the sink until the A basic guideline is:
water is hot. Then start the dish- 1.) Use 1 teaspoon of detergent per • Load Properly to ensure
washer, grain of water hardness, soiled surfaces get adequate
• If you've recently done laundry or 2.) A minimum of 3 teaspoons is need- wash action. (See page 3).
ed in soft water.*
used hot water for showers, your
water heater may need time to 3.) For concentrated detergents, de- • Select the Proper Cycle
recover before operating the dish- crease the amount by half. & Options based on the
washer. If the water hardness is 15 grains or amount of food soil, water
harder, it will be virtually impossible to conditions and expected
R i n s e Ai d get good results with any dishwasher, drying results. (See pages
Rinse aids come in solid or liquid form. The only solution is a mechanical 4-5).
When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to water softener to improve water quali-
the back fight corner of the lower rack. ty and detergent effectiveness,
Replace the rinse aid when the contain-
er is empty.
CYCLES SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(0-3 grains) (4-9 1;rains) (10-12 rains)
Main Cup Pre Wash Main Cup Pre Wash Main Cup Pre Wash
Pots & Pans 3 tsp. 3 tsp. 4-9 tsp. 4-9 tsp. 10-12 tsp. 10-12 tsp.
Normal/Heavy minimum minimum
Light/China 3 tsp. rain. none 4-9 tsp. none 10-12 tsp. none
Rinse & Hold Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent