Kenmore 15828 - Manual (Page 11)

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Cleanirig Dishes
Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. This section explains
proper dishwasher operation.
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0 Use automatic dishwashing detergent oniy.
Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy<
® Add detergent just before starting cycle,
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Store tightly dosed detergent in a cool, dry place.
Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results
in better cleaning.
Filling the detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section with a
cover and one without. Push cover down firmly
untii it latches. Detergent in the open section fails
Into the dishwasher when dosing the door The
covered section opens automaticaSly for the
main wash,
MOTE: it is normal for cover to open partially
when dispensing detergent
How much detergent to use
0 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 dean, if you
use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.
0 Different brands of dishwasher detergent have
different amounts of phosphorus for softening
water. If you have hard water and use a detergent
with a phosphorous content of less than 8,7%,
you may need to use more detergent, or use a
detergent with a phosphorous content higher
than 8.7%.
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Find out your water’s hardness by asking your
local water department or water softener company.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard pow­
dered 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.
Cover Cover latch
Use only covered
section for cycles
with one wash Use both sections for
cycles with two washes
WATER TYPE WHERE TO FILL
Hard Top of
8+ grains per gallon 3rd step
136+ parts per million )
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 f st step
0-68 parts per million {1 tbs )
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