Dishwasher dispenser & detergents, Detergent usage guide – Electrolux EIDW1805KS User Manual

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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents

FILLING THE DETERGENT

DISPENSER

HOW MUCH DETERGENT TO

USE

The use of industrial grade detergent can
damage parts of the dishwasher leading to
damage to the unit and surrounding property.
Use only household grade automatic
dishwasher detergents.

• Use only automatic dishwashing
detergent. Other detergents will cause
oversudsing.

• When using automatic dishwashing
detergent tabs, place one tab in main
wash cups and close.

• Add detergent just before starting cycle.

• Store detergent in a cool, dry location.
Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve
properly.

The detergent dispenser has one main wash and
one pre-wash cup. The covered cups open
automatically to release detergent.

• Do not fill both washcups, unless you have

very hard water, see chart below*.

The amount of detergent to use depends on the
water hardness. Water hardness is measured in
grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can
result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or
spotting. Using too much detergent in sof water
can cause a permanent film called etching. Your
local water company, water softener company or
county extension agent can tell you the water
hardness in your area.

Note: If the cover is closed on the Main Wash
Cup, open by pressing the cover latch.

Cover

Main Wash Cup

Pre Wash Cup

Cover Latch

Heavy Wash

Normal Wash

Detergent Usage Guide

Cycle

Soft Water

(0-3 grains)

Medium Hard Water

(4-8 grains)

Hard Water

(9-12 grains)

Very Hard Water*

(over 12 grains)

1.5 teaspoons

(each cup–

1/4 full)

4 teaspoons

(each cup–fill to line

above "Regular")

6 teaspoons

(each cup–

completely full)

Each Cup–

Completely Full

1.5 teaspoons

(Main Wash cup–

1/4 full)

4 teaspoons

(Main Wash cup–fill to

line above "Regular")

6 teaspoons

(Main Wash cup–

completely full)

Main Wash Cup–

Completely Full

Rinse Only

No Detergent

Light Wash

Energy Saver

NOTE

Try adding more detergent at the beginning of
the main wash portion of the cycle. As a rule,
use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12.
Unlatch the door, open slowly and add
detergent to the bottom of the tub. Close the
door to latch and the dishwasher will continue
through the cycle.