GE CDWT280VSS Owner's Manual

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10Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsUsing the dishwasher.The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and toprevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on thehot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water runcontinuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.Check the Water TemperatureCascade® Rinse Aid™ rinse agent improves drying, removes spots and prevents new film buildup onyour dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.Use Cascade ® Rinse Aid™ Rinse AgentFilling the DispenserThe rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent.Under normal conditions, this will last approximatelyone month. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill.Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.Turn the dispensercap to the left andlift it out.Add rinse agent untilthe indicator window isfull.Clean up any spilledrinse agent with adamp cloth.Replace the dispenser cap.Rinse Aid SettingThe amount of rinse agent released into the final rinsecan be adjusted. The factory setting is at themidpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard water)spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If there isfoaming, use a lower setting.To adjust the setting:Remove the dispenser cap;then turn the adjustercounterclockwise toincrease the amountof rinse agent orclockwise to reducethe amount of rinse agent dispensed.54321Rinse agentadjuster■ No prerinsing of normal food soil is required.■ Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins andseeds.■ Remove large quantities of any remaining food.■ Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings andexcessive amounts of grease or oil.Dish Preparation Prior to LoadingIndicatorwindow Dispenser capA forgotten dish can be added any time,however, for best wash performance it isrecommended to add a dish prior to the openingof the detergetnt cup.Squeeze the door latch to release the door.Do not open the door until the water sprayaction stops. Steam may rise out of thedishwasher.Add forgotten dishes.Close the door and dishwasher will startin 5 seconds.4321Forget to Add a Dish?