GE GDF510-640 Series Owner's Manual

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6 49-55122-3Getting startedUSING THE DISHWASHERSelect OptionsThe light by the selected pad will be lit to indicate which Option has been selected.WashTempBoost(on somemodels)This option increases the temperature to help clean heavily soiled dishes and will increase thecycle time by 20 to 50 minutes. Option may be turned On or Off during the wash cycle. Thisoption will also improve dry performance on the Normal cycle.SteamSani (onsomemodels)This option has several functions. Steam is introduced at the beginning of the cycle to help withheavily soiled and/or dried-on, bakedon soils and for sanitization of dishware along with improving dryperformance by raising the water temperature in the final rinse. The cycle length will vary dependingon the temperature of your inlet water. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle.Available with Heavy, AutoSense and Normal cycles.NOTE: This option is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted duringor after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequatewater heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, theSanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle. Utilizing this option will modify the cycleto meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.HeatedDryThis option can be selected by pressing the Dry button once to illuminate the Heated light. Thissetting will greatly improve your dry performance for daily, regular or typical dishes. The heated dryoption will typically add 48 minutes to your cycle time. This option is not available with the Rinsecycle. NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further enhance the dishwasher’s drying performance.Heated Dry was selected to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher.Dry Boost This option can be selected by pressing the Dry button twice to illuminate the Boost light. Thisoption will add additional time to your heated dry option, further enhancing the dishwasher’sdrying performance for difficult to dry items. NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further enhance thedishwasher’s drying performance.HeatedDry OffShuts off the drying option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Opening the door atthe end of the cycle can improve drying performance. NOTE: The use of rinse aid can furtherenhance the dishwasher’s drying performance.Bottle Jets(on somemodels)This option increases the time that the bottle jets are on and may add up to 23 minutes to thecycle time. Use this to wash difficult to clean, dishwasher safe baby bottles, sport bottles, tallcoffee cups, etc. See use recommendations in the Loading section.WashZones(on somemodels)Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack. Thiswill shorten the cycle time and conserve energy. This option should be used when dishes areplaced in only one rack.DelayHours(on somemodels)Delays the start of a wash cycle up to 8 to 12 hours depending on model. Press Delay Hours, toselect the number of hours, then press Start one time and close door to begin countdown. Thecycle will start once allotted time has expired.ControlLockYou can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controlsafter you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot accidentallystart the dishwasher by pressing pads with this option selected.To LOCK/UNLOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Dryand Steam pads, or on some models the Select Cycle pad for 3 seconds. The Lock Controlslight, or on some models the Light and Rinse cycle lights will turn on to indicate the control islocked and will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.5