Whirlpool 800 Series - Manual (Page 10)

Using the Dispensers
For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and
rir^ 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 detergent tightly-closed 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 niain wash.
NOTE: It is normal for the cover to open
partially when dispensing detergent.
*
Coyer Cover Latch
Use only covered
section for:
- UGHT WASH*
Use both sections for
- NORMAL WASH
- POTS & PANS*
*Cycte on some models only.
How much detergent to use
• The amount of detergent to use depends
on the hardness of your water arvi 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 anwunts of phosphorus for
softening water. If you have hard water
and use bw phosphorus content detergent
(6.0% or less), you may need to use more
detergent or use a detergent with a higher
phosphorus content (8.7%).
• Find out your water’s hardness by asking
your local water department, water soft­
ener company, or county extension agent.
WATER TYPE WHERE TO FILL
Hard
8+ grains per gallon
13&I- parts per million
Medium
5-7 grains per gallon
85-119 parts per million
Top of
3rd step
(3tbs)
Top of
2nd step
(2 tbs)
Soft Top of
0-4 grains per gallon 1 st step
0-68 parts per million (i tbs)
Rll amounts shown are for standard
powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if
you use liquid or concentrated powdered
detergent. Follow manufacturers directions
when using liquid dishwasher detergent or
concentrated powdered detergent.
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