Frigidaire FGBD2438PB Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11

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. How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water can cause etching to some glassware which is surface damage that appears like a film but cannot be wiped off. Your local water company, water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area. Cover Main Wash Cup Cover Latch Pre Wash Cup Rinse Aid Indicator If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup, open by pressing the cover latch. Cover Main Wash Cup The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. The energy required to use the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per cycle. You may choose not to select the HEAT DRY option; however you will have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle. Cover Latch Pre Wash Cup Rinse Aid Indicator If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup, open by pressing the cover latch. * Apperance may vary from your model. Detergent Usage Guide Cycle Heavy Wash or Normal Wash Soft Water (0-3 grains) 2 teaspoons (each cup- 1/4 full) Medium Hard Water (4-8 grains) 5 teaspoons (each cup-fill to line above "Regular") Hard Water (9-12 grains) 8 teaspoons (each cup- completely full) Very Hard Water* (over 12 grains) Each Cup- Completely Full (water softener recommended) Top Rack 2 teaspoons (Main Wash cup- 1/4 full) Rinse Only No Detergent 5 teaspoons (Main Wash cup-fill to line above "Regular") No Detergent 8 teaspoons (Main Wash cup- completely full) No Detergent Main Wash Cup- Completely Full (water softener recommended) No Detergent (water softener recommended) NOTE 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. 11