Dispensers
Check the Water Temperature
The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and
not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a
candy or meat thermometer.
Use a Rinse Agent
High quality rinse agents such as
are designed for great drying action and to protect against spots and film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware,
cookware, and plastic.
Filling the Rinse Agent Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (104 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately
one month.
1
Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2
Open the rinse agent dispenser door.
3
Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full. You may need to pause several times to
allow rinse aid to settle. NOTE: Indicator window does not light up.
4
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam from forming
inside the dishwasher.
5
Close the rinse agent dispenser door.
Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. If water drops or
hard water spots remain on dishes after the dry cycle, increase the setting.
To adjust the setting
Open the Rinse Agent dispenser door;
then turn the adjuster clockwise to
increase the amount of rinse agent,
counterclockwise to reduce the amount
of rinse agent.
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Cascade
Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or
®
Clockwise to
reduce water
drops and hard
water spots
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher,
place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run
continuously into the glass until the temperature stops
rising.
Finish
Counterclockwise
to reduce foaming
Jet-Dry
Rinse Aid
®
®
Indicator
window
Rinse
agent
adjuster
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