Proper
Use
of
Detergent:
• The amount
of detergent
to use depends
on the type of water in your living area
whether
it is hard or soft and whether
items are lightly
or heavily soiled.
• Water softness or hardness
is measured
in grains content per gallon
(gpg). You
can find out the gpg level by calling
your local Environmental
Protection
Agency
(EPA) in your county.
• If you find that the gpg level is higher
in the water,
then the water will be harder
in your living area. You will need more detergent
to clean. If gpg level is lower,
then the water will be softer in your living area so you will need less
detergent
to clean.
See the following
table to understand
the "water
hardness
type" and gpg level.
Water
Hardness Type
Hard
Medium
Soft
flP,g
10+
4-9
0-3
Note:
If gpg level is over 12, then water is very hard, You may need water
softener to improve
the water quality
and the performance
of
your dishwashing,
Note:
The quality
of the detergent
will make a big difference
in the cleaning
of
dishes. Detergent
that is damp
or too old will not be as effective to clean
because the active ingredients
will be phased off. Detergent
will not work
properly.
Note:
Use only "Automatic
Dishwasher
Detergent"
for your dishwasher,
Other types of detergents
that are not for dishwasher
use may cause
oversudsing
and foaming,
Do not use detergents
that are dried,
caked or
moist, These types of detergents
will not dissolve properly
and and will clean
effectively,
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