Frigidaire FFID2426TW Complete Owners Guide - Page 9

DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS CAUTION The use of industrial grade detergent can damage the heating coil and other parts of the dishwasher leading to damage to the unit and surrounding property. Use only household grade automatic dishwasher detergents. Filing the Detergent Dispenser Cover Main Wash Cup Pre-Wash Cup Cover Latch The detergent dispenser has two detergent If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup cups. The smaller one is for addition to the open by pressing the Cover Latch. pre-wash and the larger is for release to the main wash. How much Detergent to use • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other detergents may cause oversudsing. The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. Using too little • When using automatic dishwashing detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard detergent tablets or packets, use only one water filming or spotting. Using too much tablet or packet, place in the main wash detergent in soft water can cause etching cup and close. to some glassware which is surface damage • Add detergent just before starting cycle. that appears like a film but cannot be wiped • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent may not dissolve properly. off. Your local water company, water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area. Cycle Detergent Usage Chart Soft Water (0-3 grains) Medium Hard Water (4-8 grains) Hard Water (9-12 grains) Very Hard Water (Over 12 grains) Heavy Wash or Normal Wash 2 teaspoons (each cup- 1/4 full) 5 teaspoons (each cup- fill to line above "Regular") 8 teaspoons (each cup- completely full) Each CupCompletely Full (water softener recommended) Top Rack 2 teaspoons 5 teaspoons (Main Wash (each cup- fill to line cup-1/4 full) above "Regular") 8 teaspoons (Main Wash cup- completely full) Main Wash CupCompletely Full (water softener recommended) Rinse Only No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent (water softener recommended) As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough and then a water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance. However, when - using automatic dishwashing detergent tablets or packets simply place one in the main wash cup. 9