GE GDT550HSDSS Owner's Manual

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Using the dishwasher.Check the Water TemperatureUse a Rinse Agent such as Cascade ® Rinse Aid™Rinse agents, such as Cascade® Rinse Aid™ are designed for great drying action and protect against spotsand film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic.Filling the DispenserThe rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (100 ml) of rinse agent. Under normalconditions, this will last approximately one month.1 Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.2 Open the RINSE AID dispenser door.3 Slowly add rinse agent until the fill cup is full. May need to pause several times toallow rinse aid to settle.4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.5 Close the RINSE AID dispenser door.Rinse Aid SettingThe amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. Thefactory setting is at the midpoint. If hard water spots appear on dishes, try ahigher setting. If you see foam in the dishwasher, move the indicator to a lowersetting.To adjust the settingOpen the RINSE AID dispenser door; then turn the adjuster clockwise toincrease the amount of rinse agent, counterclockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent.The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) andnot more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and toprevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with acandy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucetnearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glassand let the water run continuously into the glass until thetemperature stops rising.Rinseagentadjuster6IndicatorwindowEnergy SmartEnergy Smart enables your dishwasher to reduce energyconsumption during periods of high energy costs. If you arein an area where your electricity provider charges variablerates at different times of the day, your dishwasher willinform you of those times when you are paying the highestrate. You can then either delay starting your dishwasheruntil the rate goes down; or you can override the featureand run your dishwasher at your convenience.What you will need:1 Smart Meter that will communicate with yourdishwasher. Consult your local electricity provider todetermine if the technology is available in your area.2 An Energy Smart dishwasher model (GDF520, GDF540,GDT530 or GDT550).3 An Appliance Communication Module (ACM). Pleasevisit, gebrillion.com to order the communication devicethat will need to be installed in the dishwasher.