Avanti DW1831D0WE Instruction Manual - Page 10

Rinse Aid Dispenser • Your dishwasher is designed to use liquid rinse aids. The rinse-aid dispenser is located on the door next to the detergent dispenser. Fill the rinse-aid dispenser until the level indicator turns completely black (approximately 100ml of liquid rinse-aid). Be sure not to overfill the dispenser as this will cause oversudsing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth. Keep in mind that if you have soft water, you may not need to use a rinse-aid as it may cause a white film to develop on your dishes. • To open the dispenser, turn the cap to the "Open" arrow (counter-clockwise) and lift outward. • Pour the rinse-aid into the dispenser, being careful not to overfill. • Replace the cap by inserting it by aligning the arrow to the open position and turning clockwise to close it. • The rinse-aid is released during the final rinse to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes that can leave spots and streaks. It also improves drying by allowing the water to "sheet" off the dishes. Adjusting Rinse Aid Dispenser A measured amount of rinse aid is released during the final rinse. As with detergent, the amount of rinse aid needed for your dishes depends on the hardness of the water in your area. Too much rinse aid can result in lather of foaming and cause cloudiness or streaks on your dishes. If the water in your area is very soft, you may not need rinse aid. If you do, you can dilute the rinse aid with an equal amount of water. When To Refill The Rinse Aid Dispenser If there is no rinse aid warning light on the control panel, you can judge the amount of rinse aid by the following means: The black dot on the rinse aid dispenser indicates the amount of rinse aid in the dispenser. As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of the black dot decreases. You should never let the rinse aid get below ¼ full. 10