GE GSD3400 Series, GSD3600 Series, GSD3700 Series, GSD3900 Series Owner's Manual

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Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InformationForget 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 thedishwasher.Add forgotten dishes.Close the door and push the latch to the far right.4321Proper Use of DetergentUse only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade®Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GEdishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powderdetergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water ishard orsoft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With softwater, you need less detergent.Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your waterdepartment and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more grainsis extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open andcause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause apermanent cloudiness of glassware, calledetching.You’ll find two detergent dispensers on theinside door of your dishwasher. All wash cyclesrequire detergent in the main cup. Wash cycleswith two washes will also use the open cup. Whenusing automatic dishwashing detergent tabs,simply place one tab in the main cup and close.Be sure the Dial isOFF before addingdetergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will notclose and latch properly. Add detergent then close the main cup.NOTE: To open detergent cup after it hasbeen closed, simply turn the detergent cuphandle counter-clockwise until it releases.A snapping sound may be heard.Open cupMain cup13