GE GDT550HSDSS Owner's Manual

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GEAppliances.comThe detergent dispenser is located in the center ofthe dishwasher door. It has two compartments. Themain wash compartment is found inside the detergentdispenser. To open, press the blue button on the side ofthe dispenser. The pre-wash compartment is on the lid ofthe detergent dispenser. Use the pre-wash compartmentonly when your water is extremely hard or when you havea heavy soiled load.You may use tablet, powder, liquid or gel automaticdishwasher detergent. Make sure you use only detergentsspecifically labeled for use in automatic dishwashers. Neveruse liquid hand dish detergent in an automatic dishwasher.Sudsing and poor wash performance will result with the use ofimproper detergents.Detergents 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 the cover. The cover will open during the washcycle.Filling the Detergent DispenserGE recommends using detergent in tablet or packet form.Independent testing has shown this form of detergent is veryeffective in the dishwasher. Cascade ® All-in-1 ActionPacs™are an example of this type of detergent. Simply put a tabletor packet into the main wash compartment and close thedetergent cup cover. Please notice that the tablet or packetmust be placed in the main wash compartment of thedetergent cup. If the tablet or packet is tossed in the bottom ofthe dishwasher, the detergent will be flushed down the drainin a very short period of time and will thus be wasted. Washperformance will be very poor as a result.If 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, andthe food soil load inside the dishwasher. Contact your watercompany to get information about the hardness of the waterin your area. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon.Use this information and the table above to determine theamount of detergent to use. You may purchase a hard watertest strip from GE. Call 1-800-626-2002 and ask for partnumber WD01X10295. In Canada, call 1-800-661-1616Using 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 performance.Use 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 glassware.DO 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 stored.While 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 dishwashers.Detergent DispenserNumber ofGrains/Gal. Detergent Cups to FillLess than 4 Fill cup to 1/3 full4 to 8 Fill cup to 2/3 full8 to 12 Fill cup completely fullGreater than 12 Fill both main wash cup and prewash cupDetergentDispenser7Pre-WashMainWashRinse Agent