Whirlpool WDF560SAFW Use & Care Guide - Page 7

Powders and Gels Water Hardness Soft (0-4 grains per U.S. gallon) Medium (5-9 grains per U.S. gallon) Hard (10-14 grains per U.S. gallon) Soil Level Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Pre-Wash Compartment* None None Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Main Wash Compartment "Soft" fill line "Soft" fill line "Soft" fill line Full** Full** Full** 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. STEP 3 Rinse Aid ■ 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. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the dispenser is full. Then, close the dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid. NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting will give good results. 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. STEP 4 Select a Cycle (varies by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section. Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Select Options (varies by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section. You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. 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 when Add 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. STEP 5 Start or Resume a Cycle ■ Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water. ■ For best dishwashing results, water should be 120ºF (49ºC) as it enters the dishwasher. ■ Push door firmly closed. Select the wash cycle and options desired. Press START/RESUME to start the diswasher. NOTE: To repeat the same cycle and options used previously, press START/RESUME twice. ■ You can add an item anytime at the beginning of the cycle. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly. Press START/RESUME. 7