GE GLDT690T Owner's Manual

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A forgotten dish can be added any time beforethe main wash.Unlatch the door to interrupt the cycle. Pullthe door handle to release the door.Do not open the door until the water sprayaction stops. Steam may rise out of thedishwasher.Add forgotten dishes.Close the door and push it in to relatch.4321GEAppliances.comProper Use of DetergentUse only detergent specifically made for usein dishwashers. Cascade® AutomaticDishwashing Detergent has been approved.Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t putdetergent into the dispenser until you’re readyto 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 bycontacting your water department and askinghow hard your water 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 openand cause flooding. Too much detergent withsoft water 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 dispenserand close the cover.To open the wash cover, press the button and thecoverwill flip back.For heavily-soiled loads, use the Heavy Wash cycle andadd a little extra detergent.DO NOT uSE HAND DISH DETERGENTNOTE: Using a detergent that is not specificallydesigned for dishwashers will cause the dishwasherto fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spillout of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchenfloor and making 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 usethe dishwasher the correct detergent and where itis stored.While there will be no lasting damage to thedishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using adishwashing detergent that is not formulated towork with dishwashers.Forget to add a Dish?ButtonOpencupDetergent Cups to Fill15 cup25 cup15 and 25 cups15, 25 cups and the open cupNumberof GrainsLess than 44 to 88 to 12Greater than 129