Cycle Selection Chart - GE GSD806 Use And Care Manual

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DIS~ASHER
Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum
performance on loads with normal and heavy soils.
You may find that many of your dishes have lighter
soils than normal, if this is the case you can save
water and energy by selecting a cycle other than
NORMAL WASH.
NOTE: The lights over the Cycle and Energy Option
pads come ON to indicate the cycle/option that has
been selected. Press pad firmly until the light comes
on. These Cycle and Option Indicator lights remain
on while the door is latched.
operate the disposal until it is empty before starting.
1.
Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)
the OFF position. Add detergent to the detergent
dispenser. (See Detergent Guide.) Use a rinse aid
agent to help prevent spotting. (See How
Rinse Agent section.)
and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will
get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal
cycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.
dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.
LIGHT WASH—For loads that have dishes with
light soils.
WASH HEAT BOOST—Use this option for
best performance with heavily-soiled dishes.
When selected, the wash cycle is extended while
the dishwasher heats the water for the best washing
and drying. (See Cycle Selection Chart).
HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on for fast
drying. When selected, the cycle time will be
extended for 35 minutes.
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HEATED DRY off—Shuts off the heating unit,
thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes
longer but saves energy. You can open the door after
the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.
OPTIONS RESET—Turns all Energy Options off.
6.
Turning the dial to START will begin the cycle
immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete
cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any
farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher.
There is a time delay between start-up and water fill
so you will not hear any wash action right away.
Dial Cycles
The SHORT WASH cycle allows you to quickly
wash loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that
have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly
of glasses.
a. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any Energy
Option if desired.
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to
SHORT WASH.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Cycles
Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START.
Energy Opt;ons J