GE GSD2100V Owner's Manual

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Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsFilling the dispenserFill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom oflip inside the opening. Replace cap.To check if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap and lookinto the dispenser.afulldispensershouldlastaboutonemonth.Iftherinseagentspills,wipeuptheexcess.checktheWaterTemperatureThe 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, placethe thermometer in a glass and let the waterrun continuously into the glass until the temperaturestops rising.Adjust the maximum/minimum temperature of thewater heater if necessary to deliver water at theproper temperature.Usecascadecrystalclear ® rinseagentProperUseofdetergentCascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on dishes, glasses, flatware,cookware and plastic.Use only detergent specifically made for use indishwashers. Cascade® Automatic DishwashingDetergents have been approved for use in all GEdishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry.Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser untilyou’re ready to wash dishes.The amount of detergent to use depends on whetheryour water is hard or soft. With hard water, you needextra detergent. With soft water, you need lessdetergent.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. Without it,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, called etching.Use the information in the table below as a guidelineto determine the amount of automatic dishwasherdetergent to place in the dispenser.You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside doorof your dishwasher. All wash cycles require detergentin the main cup. When using automatic dishwashingdetergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main cupand close.Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent.Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latchproperly. Add detergent then close the main cup.nOTE: To open detergent cup after it has beenclosed, simply turn the detergent cup handlecounterclockwise until it releases. A snappingsound may be heard.dO nOT uSE HAnd dISH dETErGEnTnOTE: Usingadetergentthatisnotspecificallydesignedfordishwasherswillcausethedishwashertofillwithsuds.duringoperation,thesesudswillspilloutofthedishwashervents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.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 usinga dishwashing detergent that is not formulatedto work with dishwashers.using the dishwasher GEAppliances.comdetergent Cups to FillFill to 1/3 of main cupFill to 2/3 of main cupFill main cupFill main cup and open cupnumberof GrainsLess than 44 to 88 to 12Greater than 12Open cupMain cup11