Dacor ED24 Use And Care Manual - page 14
12
Dishwasher
Operating Your Dishwasher
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
important
Do not use hand dish washing detergents. They will create
•
excessive foaming that interferes with proper operation.
To make sure the detergent dissolves properly, fill the detergent
•
dispenser just prior to starting your dishwasher. Detergent will
harden if it sits too long.
Store dry detergent in a cool dry place to prevent caking.
•
Use a liquid rinse aid for best results (See page 13).
•
If the detergent dispenser lid is closed, press the re-
¾
lease button to open it.
The detergent dispenser has two compartments: The
¾
smaller pre-wash compartment, and the main wash
compartment.
The pre-wash compartment empties into the dishwash-
¾
er when the door is closed. The main wash compart-
ment releases detergent automatically during the main
wash cycle.
Fill the pre-wash cup to the top.
¾
See the table below for the amount of detergent to
¾
use in the main wash cup. The amount of detergent
required depends on the hardness of the water in your
area. Harder water requires more detergent. Water
hardness is measured in grains per gallon (gpg). Do
not use too little detergent for your water hardness.
Doing so can cause poorly cleaned dishes, filming or
spotting. If you use too much detergent, you can cause
a permanent film called etching. To find out the water
hardness in your area, contact your water company.
After loading both compartments, close the dispenser
¾
lid.
Detergent alone may not be enough for water hard-
¾
ness above 12. For maximum cleanness you may need
to use a water softener. Or you may add additional
detergent about 20 minutes after starting your dish-
washer. As a rule, add 1 teaspoon for each grain above
12. To add additional detergent:
Open the door. The dishwasher will stop operating.
1.
Wait a moment for the steam to clear.
2.
Without touching any of the hot surfaces or racks,
3.
pour additional dish washing detergent into the
bottom of the dish washing compartment.
Close the door. Push on the door handle to make
4.
sure that the door is completely shut. After a short
pause, operation will resume.
Water Hardness (gpg) Amount of Detergent
Soft (0-3)
3 tsp.
Medium (4-9)
4 - 9 tsp.
Hard (10-12)
10 -12 tsp.
Release Button
Dispenser
Lid
Main Wash Compartment
Pre-wash Compartment