Using the dispensers, Using the detergent dispenser, Filling the detergent dispenser – Whirlpool 960 User Manual
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Using the Dispensers
For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and
rinse agents properly.
Using the detergent dispenser
• Use automatic dishwashing detergent
oniy.
Other detergents are too mild and
much too sudsy.
• Add detergent just before starting cycle.
• Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry
place.
Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent resuits in better cieaning.
Filling the detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section
with a cover and one without. Push cover
down firmly until it latches. Detergent in the
open section falls into the dishwasher when
closing the door. The covered section opens
automatically for the main wash.
NOTE:
It is normal for the cover to open
partially when dispensing detergent.
How much detergent to use
• 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.
• Different brands of dishwasher detergent
have different amounts of phosphorus for
softening water. If you have hard water
and use low phosphorous content deter
gent (
6
.
0
% or less), you may need to use
more detergent or use a detergent with a
higher phosphorous content (8.7%).
• Find out your water’s hardness by asking
your local water department, water soft
ener company, or county extension agent.
Cover
Cover Latch
Use only covered
section for:
- Low Energy/
China
Use both sections for:
- Normal
- Heavy
- Pots-n-Pans
WATER TYPE
WHERE TO FILL
Hard
Top of
8
+ grains per gallon
3rd step
136+parts per million
(3 tbs)
Medium
Top of
5-7 grains per gallon
2nd step
85-119 parts per million (2 tbs)
Soft
Top of
0-4 grains per gallon
^
0-68 parts per million
(1 tbs)
Fill amounts shown are for standard
powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if
you use liquid or concentrated powdered
detergent. Follow manufacturer’s directions
when using liquid dishwasher detergent or
concentrated powdered detergent.
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