GE GSD5200 Owner's Manual

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Forget 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 DetergentUse only detergent specifically made for use indishwashers. Cascade®, Cascade® Complete andElectrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents havebeen approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keepyour detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powderdetergent into the dispenser until you’re ready towash dishes.The amount of detergent to use depends onwhether your water ishard orsoft. With hard water,you need extra detergent. With soft water, youneed 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—exceptRINSE ONLY—require detergent in the main cup.Wash cycles with two washes will also use the opencup. When using automatic dishwashing detergenttabs, simply place one tab in the main cup andclose.NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has beenclosed, unlatch the door. Press theSTART/RESETpad three times within two seconds and thedetergent cup will release. A snapping soundmay be heard.Open cupMain cup7Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsGEAppliances.comUsing the Dishwasher DoorThe door must be closed and locked into place to select aLOAD SELECTION or anOPTION.If the door is opened during a cycle and left open,the dishwasher will beep once every minute until thedoor is closed and latched into place.21