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Powders and Gels, STEP 3, Rinse Aid, Rinse Aid Setting

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To close lid To open lid SLIDE SLIDE Rinse Aid STEP 3 Place selected detergent in the dispenser. Place finger, as shown, and slide lid closed. Press firmly until it clicks. Push OPEN, as shown, and the lid will slide open. Powders and Gels Water Hardness Soil Level Prewash Main Wash Compartment* Compartment Soft (0-4 grains per U.S. gallon) Light Normal Heavy None None Full "Soft" fill line "Soft" fill line "Soft" fill line Medium (5-9 grains per U.S. gallon) Light Normal Heavy None Full Full "Soft" fill line Full** Full** Hard Light Full Full** (10-14 grains Normal Full per U.S. gallon) Heavy Full Full** Full** *The prewash compartment is on top of the sliding door of the dispenser. **A full main wash compartment contains 2 Tbsp. (30 ml). IMPORTANT: Extremely hard water mineral deposits (15 grains per U.S. gallon or more) can cause damage to your dishwasher and make it difficult to achieve good results. A water softener is recommended to avoid damage and achieve good results. NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher detergent types. SLIDE IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. Rinse aid also keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. Filling the dispenser The dispenser holds 5 oz (150 mL) of rinse aid. Under most conditions this will last Full 1 to 3 months. NOTE: Indicator reads correct fill level Add when door is completely opened. 1. To add rinse aid, open the rinse dispenser lid by gently pushing in the center of the lid with your thumb and pulling up on the edge. Pre Wash SLIDE OPEN 2. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the dispenser is full. Do not overfill. 3. Clean up any spilled rinse aid. Spilled rinse aid can create excessive suds. 4. Then, close the dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid. Rinse Aid Setting Your rinse aid dispenser is adjustable. For most water conditions, the factory setting will give good results. If you have hard water and notice calcium buildup on your dishware, you may want to try a higher setting. If you notice foam in your dishwasher, use a lower setting. To adjust the setting: Turn the arrow adjuster to a higher number to increase the amount of rinse aid. 6

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To close lid
To open lid
SLIDE
SLIDE
Place selected detergent in
the dispenser. Place finger, as
shown, and slide lid closed.
Press firmly until it clicks.
Push OPEN, as shown,
and the lid will slide open.
Powders and Gels
Water
Hardness
Soil Level
Prewash
Compartment*
Main Wash
Compartment
Soft
(0-4 grains
per U.S.
gallon)
Light
None
“Soft” fill line
Normal
None
“Soft” fill line
Heavy
Full
“Soft” fill line
Medium
(5-9 grains
per U.S.
gallon)
Light
None
“Soft” fill line
Normal
Full
Full**
Heavy
Full
Full**
Hard
(10-14 grains
per U.S.
gallon)
Light
Full
Full**
Normal
Full
Full**
Heavy
Full
Full**
*The prewash compartment is on top of the sliding door of
the dispenser.
**A full main wash compartment contains 2 Tbsp. (30 ml).
IMPORTANT:
Extremely hard water mineral deposits (15 grains
per U.S. gallon or more) can cause damage to your dishwasher
and make it difficult to achieve good results. A water softener is
recommended to avoid damage and achieve good results.
NOTE:
Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types.
STEP 3
Rinse Aid
SLIDE
IMPORTANT:
Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid. The
use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing water to
drain from the dishes after the final rinse. Rinse aid also keeps
water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks.
Filling the dispenser
Full
Add
The dispenser holds 5 oz (150 mL) of rinse
aid. Under most conditions this will last
1 to 3 months.
NOTE:
Indicator reads correct fill level
when door is completely opened.
1.
Pre Wash
OPEN
SLIDE
To add rinse aid, open the rinse
dispenser lid by gently
pushing in the center of the lid
with your thumb and pulling
up on the edge.
2.
Pour rinse aid into the
opening until the dispenser
is full. Do not overfill.
3.
Clean up any spilled rinse aid.
Spilled rinse aid can create excessive suds.
4.
Then, close the dispenser by pushing down
gently on the lid.
Rinse Aid Setting
Your rinse aid dispenser is adjustable. For
most water conditions, the factory setting will
give good results. If you have hard water and
notice calcium buildup on your dishware, you
may want to try a higher setting. If you notice
foam in your dishwasher, use a lower setting.
To adjust the setting:
Turn the arrow adjuster to a higher number
to increase the amount of rinse aid.