GE GDF510-540 Series Owner's Manual

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Using the dishwasher.The detergent dispenser is on the upper left hand side ofthe dishwasher door It has two compartments Use themain wash compartment for all loads Use the pre-washcompartment only when your water is extremely hard orwhen you have a heavy soiled loadYou may use tablet, powder, liquid or gel automaticdishwasher detergent Make sure you use only detergentsspecifically labeled for use in automatic dishwashers Neveruse liquid hand dis detergent in an automatic dishwasherSudsing and poor wash performance will result with the use ofimproper detergentsDetergents should be stored in a dry location and in theiroriginal container to prevent loss of effectiveness Placedetergent in the cup just prior to starting the dishwasher andthen close and latch the cover The cover will open during thewash cycleFilling the Detergent DispenserGE recommends using detergent in tablet or packet formIndependent testing has shown this form of detergent is veryeffective in the dishwasher Cascade ® Complete 2 in 1Action Packs are an example of this type of detergent Simplyput a tablet or packet into the main wash compartment andthen close and latch the detergent cup cover Please noticethat the tablet or packet must be placed in the main washcompartment of the detergent cup If the tablet or packet istossed in the bottom of the dishwasher, the detergent will beflushed down the drain in a very short period of time and willthus be wasted Wash performance will be very poor as aresultIf you choose to use detergent in powder, liquid or gel form,the amount of detergent you use will be determined by thehardness of your water, the temperature of your water,and the food soil load inside the dishwasher Contact yourwater company to get information about the hardness ofthe water in your area You may purchase a hard water teststrip from GE Call 1-800-626-2002 and ask for part numberWD01X10295Using too much detergent with very soft and/or veryhot water may cause a condition called etching on yourglassware Etching is a permanent cloudiness in yourglassware This condition is irreversible However, using toolittle detergent will cause poor wash performanceUse the table as a starting point and then adjust the amountof detergent you use Use just enough to get good washperformance Using just the right amount of detergent willprovide great wash performance without wasting detergentor etching of glasswareDO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENTNOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designedfor dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.During operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwashervents, covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.Because so many detergent containers look alike, store thedishwasher detergent in a separate space from all othercleaners Show anyone who may use the dishwasher thecorrect detergent and where it is storedWhile there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher, yourdishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that isnot formulated to work with automatic dishwashersSoftMediumSoftMediumHardExtremely Hard orHeavy SoilsDetergent DispenserNumber ofGrains Detergent Cups to FillLess than 4 Fill cup to soft line (1/3 full)4 to 8 Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3 full)8 to 12 Fill cup to medium hard line(completely full)Greaterthan 12Fill both main wash cup and prewash cupDetergentDispenser7NEW ARTWORK TO COME AI ORDXF FILES AVAILABLE FROM CAD?NEW ARTWORK TO COME AI ORDXF FILES AVAILABLE FROM CAD?