Electrolux EDSH4944AS Complete Owners Guide English - Page 17

Operating Instructions 17 Dosage of detergent Place a single detergent tablet or packet into the detergent dispenser compartment. Detergent usage chart Water Hardness Amount (teaspoons) Dispenser cup level: Soft Water (0-3 grains) 4 teaspoons first line Medium Hard Water (4-8 grains) 6 teaspoons second line Hard Water (9-12 grains) 8 teaspoons full NOTE For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance. 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 add detergent to the bottom of the tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue through the cycle. Filling the rinse aid dispenser Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water spots, filming, and lubricates wash arm bearing for proper rotation. With it water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse. If spotting and poor drying are problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed. The indicator will be dark when full and the status window will show "LOW RINSE" when it is time to refill. To add liquid rinse aid: 1. Lift up the rinse aid cover to open. 2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with liquid rinse aid until the liquid reaches the indicated fill level. DO NOT overfill. 3. Press the rinse aid cover down firmly to close. 4. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. The dispenser holds enough for 11 to 66 washes, depending on setting. NOTE When using multi-product detergent tablets or All-In-One packs with a rinse aid component, the rinse aid dispenser should be set at the lowest setting (L1). Indicator Rinse Aid Cover Rinse Aid Compartment NOTE Not selecting the AIR DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. The energy required to use the AIR DRY option saves pennies per cycle. You may choose to select the AIR DRY option; however you will have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle.