The instructions were right there on the handle. Stupid proof, right? I reached the bottom of the instructions three times at least before I lost my freaking mind. All three men I asked were no help. They all said exactly what was on the label which is what I did. The IM message between my sister, brother in law and me is testimony to how frustrated I was. I did not throw it against the wall and stomp on it though like SOME people I know would have.