GE GSD1000 Owner's Manual

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Filling the DispenserFill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches thebottom of lip inside the opening. Replace cap.To check if rinse agent is needed, remove the capand look into the dispenser.nA full dispenser should last about one month.nIf rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.Check the Water TemperatureThe entering water must be at least 120°F. andnot more than 150°F., for effective cleaning and toprevent dish damage. Check the water temperaturewith a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on thehot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place thethermometer in a glass and let the water runcontinuously into the glass until the temperaturestops rising.Use Jet-Dry ® Rinse AgentForget to Add a Dish?A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.Push the door latch to the left.Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.Add forgotten dishes.Close the door and push the latch to the far right.4321Proper Use of DetergentJet-Dry® rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware,cookware and plastic.7Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsUsing the dishwasher.GEAppliances.comUse only detergent specifically made for use indishwashers. Cascade®, Cascade® Complete andElectrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergentshave been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t putpowder detergent into the dispenser until you’reready to wash dishes.The amount of detergent to use depends onwhether your water ishard orsoft. 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 grains is extremely hardwater. A water softener is recommended. Withoutit, lime can build up in the water valve, which couldstick while open and cause flooding. Too muchdetergent with soft water can cause a permanentcloudiness of glassware, calledetching.You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the insidedoor of your dishwasher. All wash cycles requiredetergent in the main cup. Wash cycles with twowashes will also use the open cup. When usingautomatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply placeone tab in the main cup and close.Be sure the Dial isOFF before adding detergent.Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close andlatch properly. Add detergent then close themain cup.NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has beenclosed, simply turn the detergent cup handlecounterclockwise until it releases. A snappingsound may be heard.Open cupMain cup