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Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items 
are blocking the detergent dispenser.

Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and 
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and 
drying results. 

Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food. 

Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack. 
Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.” 

To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load 
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight 
load items are secured in the racks. 

Add Detergent

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse 
cycle. Do not use detergent.

Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid 
or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.

Premeasured Detergents

Many detergents now come in premeasured forms (gel packs, 
tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for all hardness 
and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in the main 
compartment and close the lid. 

Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been proven 
better than powder, liquid or gel detergents to reduce filming on the 
dishes. By using these tablets and packs, over time this will start to 
reduce or eliminate white film. Also, by using a rinse aid you can 
minimize repeat buildup of white film.

Powder and Gels

The amount of detergent to use depends on: 

How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads 
require more detergent.

The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water, 
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, 
glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) 
[typical water softener water and some city water] 
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[well water and some city water]

Depending on the water hardness, fill the Main Wash section of 
the dispenser as shown.

NOTE: Fill amounts shown 
are for standard powdered 
detergent. Follow instructions 
on the package when using 
other dishwasher detergent. 

Add Rinse Aid

The dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying 
performance. Without rinse aid the dishes and dishwasher 
interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will 
not perform as well without rinse aid.

Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can 
dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by 
allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final 
rinse.

Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the 
dish racks and interior of the dishwasher.

Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator 
drops to “Add” level.

To add rinse aid, turn the 
dispenser cap ¼ turn 
counterclockwise and lift 
off. Pour rinse aid into the 
opening until the indicator 
level is at “Full.” Replace 
the dispenser cap and turn 
to “Lock.” Make sure cap 
is fully locked. 

NOTE: For most water 
conditions, the factory 
setting of 2 will give good 
results. If you have hard 
water or notice rings or 
spots, try a higher setting. 
Turn the arrow adjuster 
inside the dispenser by either 
using your fingers or 
inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and 
turning. 

Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from 
spinning freely. It is important for the water 
spray to reach all soiled surfaces. 

When loading silverware, always place sharp 
items pointing down. Mix other items 
pointing up and some pointing down. 

STEP 2

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

For optimum 
performance, 
tablet detergent 
is recommended.

                     A. Cover latch 
                     B. Main wash section
                     C. Pre-wash section

A

B

C

MAIN WASH

PRE-
WASH

Soft Water

Hard Water

Soft Water

Hard Water

Full

Add

USE RINSE AID FOR
BETTER DRYING

Lock

Full

Add

¹⁄₄ turn to lock

3

2

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max

fill

1

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-

-

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-

-

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            Main wash              Pre-wash

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