Roper 119 User Manual

Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take 
the basket out for loading on a counter or table. 

NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks 
to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware.

Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up 
and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested 
items.

IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) 
pointing down.

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Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless 
steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each 
other during washing.

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Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices, 
etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. Run a rinse cycle if you do 
not have a full load to wash immediately.

The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section 
empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. 

The Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the 
dishwasher during the main wash. (See the “Cycle Selection 
Chart.”)

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Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents 
can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the 
dishwasher and reduce washing performance.

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Add detergent just before starting a cycle.

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Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh 
automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.

NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.

1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing 

the Cover latch.

2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How Much 

Detergent to Use.”

3. Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre-Wash 

section if needed.

It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing 
detergent.

NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the 
covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle Selection 
Chart” for more details.

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The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of 
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, 
glassware will etch.

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Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out 
your water’s hardness by asking your local water department, 
water softener company, or county extension agent.

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Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different 
amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you have hard 
water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of less 
than 8.7%, you might need to use more detergent, or use a 
detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8.7%.