Using The Detergent Dispenser; How Much Detergent To Use - KitchenAid KUDS24SE Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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Using the Dispensers

Using the detergent dispenser

What type of detergent to use
• Use automatic dishwasher detergent only.
NOTE: Never use soap, hand-dishwashing
detergent, or laundry detergent. These
products will produce excessive suds which
could cause flooding and reduce washing
performance.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions when
using powdered, liquid, or gel dishwasher
detergents. Concentrated (Ultra) powdered
detergents usually call for lower usage than
do standard powdered detergents.

How much detergent to use

WATER HARDNESS
Soft to Medium Hard
Water
0 to 6 grains per gallon
Medium to Hard Water
7 to 12 grains per gallon
Very Hard Water
13 grains and above
• Add detergent to the dispenser just before
starting the dishwasher.
• Keep detergent container tightly closed in a
cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
After opening, a box of detergent should
stay fresh for about one month. Detergent
exposed to moisture over a period of time
might become caked and ineffective.
AMOUNT OF DETERGENT
For normal loads:
• Partially fill the Main Wash section (2 tablespoons or
30 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
NOTE: Add only 1 tablespoon or 15 grams of deter-
gent to the Pre-Wash section if dishes are prerinsed
or water is very soft.
For heavily soiled loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
For normal and heavily soiled loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
For normal loads:
• Fill the Main Wash section (3 tablespoons or 45 grams)
• Fill the Pre-Wash section (2 tablespoons or 30 grams)
• Turn the rinse agent dispenser to a higher setting. See
"Using the rinse agent dispenser" later in this section.
NOTE: Under abnormal water hardness conditions
(13 grains and above), it may be necessary to use the
Short Wash cycle for best wash performance.