Whirlpool 8900 - Manual (Page 12)

U S I N G Y O U R D I S H W A S H E R
Using the detergent dispenser
What type of detergent to use
• Use automatic dishwasher detergent
oniy. Other detergents are too mild and
much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher.
• Follow manufacturer's directions when
using liquid automatic dishwasher deter­
gent or concentrated powder detergent.
• Do not add detergent until you are ready
to wash.
• Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry
place. Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent is necessary for best washing
results.
NOTE: Different brands of dishwasher
detergent have different amounts of phos­
phorus for softening water. If water is hard
and phosphorus content is low (6.0% or
less), you may need to:
• Use more detergent.
OR
• Use a brand with a higher phosphorus
content (8.7%).
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section
with a cover and one without.
• Put detergent in both sections for cycles
with two washes. See “Cycle selection
chart” on pages 8-10.
• Put detergent only in the covered section
for cycles with one wash. See “Cycle
selection chart” on pages 8-10.
• Push the cover down until it is latched.
Detergent in the open section falls into the
dishwasher when the door is closed. The
covered section opens automatically when
the main wash starts.
NOTE: It is normal for cover to open par­
tially when dispensing detergent. The cover
will open fully when the door is opened.
See phosphorus content on package labels
Cover Cover latch
Use covered section
alone for cycles
with one wash
Use both sections
for cycles with
two washes
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