Kenmore 587.14432 Use & Care Manual

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8Dishwasher Dispenser & DeterDishwasher Dispenser & DeterDishwasher Dispenser & DeterDishwasher Dispenser & DeterDishwasher Dispenser & DetergentsgentsgentsgentsgentsFilling the DeterFilling the DeterFilling the DeterFilling the DeterFilling the DetergentgentgentgentgentDispenserDispenserDispenserDispenserDispenserThe detergent dispenser has one covered and oneuncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cupfalls into the dishwasher when the door is closed.The covered cup opens automatically to releasedetergent.• Use only fresh automatic dishwashingdetergent. Other detergents will causeoversudsing.• When using automatic dishwashing detergenttabs, place one tab in main wash cup andclose.• Add detergent just before starting cycle.• Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moistor caked detergent will not dissolve properly.Pots PansHeavy WashNormal WashHow much DeterHow much DeterHow much DeterHow much DeterHow much Detergent to usegent to usegent to usegent to usegent to useThe amount of detergent to use depends on thewater hardness. Water hardness is measured ingrains per gallon. Using too little detergent canresult in poor cleaning and hard water filming orspotting. Using too much detergent in soft watercan cause a permanent film called etching. Yourlocal water company, water softener company orcounty extension agent can tell you the waterhardness in your area.DeterDeterDeterDeterDetergent Usage Guidegent Usage Guidegent Usage Guidegent Usage Guidegent Usage GuideCycleCycleCycleCycleCycle Soft WaterSoft WaterSoft WaterSoft WaterSoft Water(0-3 grains)Medium Hard WaterMedium Hard WaterMedium Hard WaterMedium Hard WaterMedium Hard Water(4-8 grains)Hard WaterHard WaterHard WaterHard WaterHard Water(9-12 grains)Very Hard Water*Very Hard Water*Very Hard Water*Very Hard Water*Very Hard Water*(over 12 grains)2 teaspoons(each cup–1/4 full)5 teaspoons(each cup–fill to lineabove "Regular")8 teaspoons(each cup–completely full)Each Cup–Completely Full(water softenerrecommended)Water Miser 2 teaspoons(Main Wash cup–1/4 full)5 teaspoons(Main Wash cup–fill toline above "Regular")8 teaspoons(Main Wash cup–completely full)Main Wash Cup–Completely Full(water softenerrecommended)Rinse Hold No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent(water softenerrecommended)*Note: For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to improvewater quality and dishwashing performance. Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main wash portionof the cycle. As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. Unlatch the door, open slowly and add detergentto the bottom of the tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue through the cycle.ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCoverMain Wash CupPre Wash CupCover LatchNote: If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup,open by pressing the cover latch.