GE GLDT690 Series Owner's Manual

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GEAppliances.comProper Use of DetergentUse only detergent specifically made for usein dishwashers. Cascade ® automatic dishwashingdetergent has been approved. Keep your detergentfresh and dry. Don’t put detergent into thedispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.The amount of detergent to use depends onwhether your water is hard or soft. With hardwater, you need extra detergent. With soft water,you need less detergent.Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contactingyour water department and asking how hard yourwater is. Twelve or more grainsis extremely hard water. A water softener isrecommended. Without it, lime can build up inthe water valve, which could stick while open andcause flooding. Too much detergent with softwater can cause a permanent cloudinessof glassware, called etching.Use the information in the table below as aguideline to determine the amount of automaticdishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.When using automatic dishwasher detergenttablets, simply place one tablet in the dispenser andclose the cover.To open the detergent dispenser lid, press button down.DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENTNOTE: Using a detergent that is not specificallydesigned for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher tofill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill outof the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen floor andmaking the floor wet.Because so many detergent containers look alike,store the dishwasher detergent in a separate spacefrom all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use thedishwasher the correct detergent and where itis stored.While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher,your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashingdetergent that is not formulated to work withdishwashers.Additional items may be added to the dishwasherat any time, ideally items would be added shortlyafter starting a wash cycle.1 Open the door to interrupt the cycle. Pull thedoor handle to release the door.2 Do not open the door all the way until the waterspray action stops. Steam may rise out of thedishwasher.3 Add additional items.4 Press Start/Reset and close the door within 4seconds to resume the cycle.Forget to Add a Dish?OpencupButton15 25Lidopen7Number of Grains Detergent Cups to FillLess than 4 15 cup4 to 8 25 cup8 to 12 15 and 25 cupsGreater than 12 15, 25 cups and the open cup