Dacor 65537 Use And Care Manual

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Operating Your Dishwasher14 DishwasherOperating Your DishwasherFilling the Detergent DispenserIMPORTANT:• Do not use hand dishwashing detergents. They will createexcessive foaming that interferes with proper operation.• To make sure the detergent dissolves properly, fill thedetergent dispenser just prior to starting your dishwasher.Detergent will harden if it sits too long.• Store dry detergent in a cool dry place to prevent caking.• Use a liquid rinse aid for best results (See page 15).¾ If the detergent dispenser lid is closed, press the releasebutton to open it.¾ The detergent dispenser has 2 compartments: Thesmaller pre-wash compartment, and the main washcompartment.¾ The pre-wash compartment empties into the dishwasherwhen the door is closed. The main wash compartmentreleases detergent automatically during the main washcycle.¾ Fill the pre-wash cup to the top.¾ See the table below for the amount of detergent to use inthe main wash cup. The amount of detergent requireddepends on the hardness of the water in your area.Harder water requires more detergent. Water hardness ismeasured in grains per gallon (gpg). Do not use too littledetergent for your water hardness. Doing so can causepoorly cleaned dishes, filming, or spotting. If you use toomuch detergent, you can cause a permanent film calledetching. To find out the water hardness in your area,contact your water company.¾ After loading both compartments, close the dispenser lid.¾ Detergent alone may not be enough for water hardnessabove 12. For maximum cleanness you may need to usea water softener. Or you may add additional detergentabout 20 minutes after starting your dishwasher. As arule, add 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12:1. Open the door. The dishwasher will stop operating.2. Wait a moment for the steam to clear.3. Without touching any of the hot surfaces or racks, pour additionaldishwashing detergent into the bottom of the dishwashing compartment.4. Close the door. Push on the door handle to make sure that the door iscompletely shut. After a short pause, operation will resume.Release ButtonPre-wash CompartmentMain Wash CompartmentDispenser LidWater Hardness (gpg) Amount of DetergentSoft (0-3) 3 tsp.Medium (4-9) 4 - 9 tsp.Hard (10-12) 10 -12 tsp.