Dishwasher - Using Rinse Aid Properly

Using a rinse agent is important, especially in areas that have hard water. A rinse agent breaks down the surface tension of water which improves water flow off the dishes. This reduces drying time as well as water spotting and streaking. Rinse agents may be found at any grocery or retail store in the Dishwasher detergent section.
 
The rinse aid dispenser releases a few drops of rinse agent into the final rinse cycle, allowing the water to sheet off the dishes and glasses.
 

Rinse Agent Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 ounces (104 milliliters) of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. To fill the rinse agent dispenser, you do the following:
 
  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 the rinse aid to settle. NOTE: The 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.

To Adjust the Amount of Rinse Agent Setting

  1. Open the Rinse Agent dispenser door.
  2. Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent, counterclockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent.
When you fill the dispenser, the rinse aid will last about a month, depending on usage. How often you run the dishwasher makes a difference, as will the rinse aid setting. The Max setting uses more rinse aid, so the dispenser may need to be filled more frequently.
 

Rinse Aid Indicator

  • On some models, the indicator is a window next to where the rinse aid is added. It is a clear tube that shows the liquid rinse aid amount in the window.
  • On some models, there is an indicator light that shows when the rinse aid is low.
  • On some models, there is a "dip stick" attached to the lid for checking the level of the rinse aid.
  • On some models, you can check to see if there is a rinse agent in the dispenser by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center area remains clear, add rinse agent.

Additional Support

For model specific information about rinse aid use and the rinse agent dispenser, consult the Owner's Manual for the Dishwasher model you own.
 
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