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Dishwasher Use
HOT WATER
For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is necessary. The 
incoming water temperature should be at least 120° F (49° C) to properly 
activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils.
To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot water faucet nearest 
the dishwasher and let it run into a glass in the sink. Place a candy or meat 
thermometer in the glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising.  
If temperature is below 120° F (49° C), have a qualified person raise the water 
heater thermostat setting.
DETERGENT
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic dishwasher. Be sure 
it is fresh. Store granular detergent in a cool, dry place (not under the sink) out of 
reach of children.
Recommended Amount
Too little detergent results in poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor 
drying. Too much detergent can cause permanent etching/cloudiness.  
Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent carefully and 
use only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in 
soft water. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues.
The amount of detergent to use is determined by the hardness of the water 
and soil level of the load. Refer to the following chart for detergent usage 
recommendations. 
*Your local water utility or state university extension service can tell you the degree of 
water hardness in your area.
In extremely hard water conditions (13 grains per gallon or more*), it is 
difficult to achieve good results with any dishwasher.  A mechanical water 
softener may be necessary to improve water quality, detergent effectiveness, 
and protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water can cause.
Water 
Hardness*
Soil  
Level
Pre-Wash  
Detergent 
Main Detergent
Soft (0-4 gpg)
Light Soil              
Normal Soil 
Heavy Soil
2 tsp 
4 tsp 
4 tsp
6 tsp 
6 tsp 
7 tsp
Medium (5-9 gpg)
Light Soil 
Normal Soil 
Heavy Soil
4 tsp 
4 tsp 
5 tsp
6 tsp 
6 tsp 
7 tsp
Hard (10-12 gpg)
All Levels
5 tsp
8 tsp