What is the recommended amount of detergent to use?

With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of detergent will clean most loads. The detergent dispenser has measuring lines at 1 tablespoon (15 ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25 ml), and 3 tablespoons (45 ml) will completely fill the dispenser. The exact amount depends on water hardness and soil level according to the detergent table provided.