Using The Dishwasher; Forgetto Add A Dish - GE Profile PDW8100 Series Owner's Manual

Usingthe dishwasher.
Checkthe Water Temperature
The entering water should be at least 120°!:and not more than 150°!:for effective cleaning and to prevent
dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water
faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into
the glass until the temperature stops rising.
UseJet-Dry_ or CascadeRinseAid_ RinseAgent
®
Jet-Dry ® or Cascade RinseAid rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your
dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse
agent, Under nomml conditions, this will last
approximately
one month. Try to kee I) it
flfll,
gilt do not overfill.
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Make sure the dishwasher door is hilly open.
Turn the dispenser
knob
to the left and
lift it out.
Add rinse agent tmtil
the indicator window
IDoLs fifll.
(!lean up any spilled
m_se agent with a indicator
damp cloth,
window Dispenserl c ap
Replace the dispenser knob.
Rinse Aid Setting
The
amount
of _inse agent released into the final
wash can be a(!iusted. The ti_cto_ y setting is at the
midpoint. If there a_e tings of calcium (hard water)
spots on dishes, ti T a higher setting. If there is
rimming, rise a lower setting.
To adjust the setting:
Remo_e the dispenser knob;
then mrn the a@,ster _ .....
counterclockwise to ¢_ _J"
increase the amount Ix _ "_-/'_.
. , \_ _ _ _--_mnseagent
of Flnse agent.
_ adjuster
Dish PreparationPrior to Loadbg
• No prefii_sing of nomml fi)od soil is required. • Remove leaf)" vegetables, i/leat tfimlnings aim
• Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, excessix e aillOtlnts of grease or oil.
skins and seeds. • Remove acidic food soils that can discolor
stainless steel.
• Remove lmge quantities of any remaining food.
Forgetto Add a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time heft)re
the main wash.
[Z] Open the door slightly.
['_ _'%fit tmtil the water spray action stops.
Steam ma_ rise out of the dishwasher:
_]Add fi)rgotten dishes.
r_ Close the door
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