What Happens In Each Cycle - GE GSD1250 Use And Care Manual

RINSING
The CYCLE INDICATOR
DISPLAY shows where the
dishwasher is in the cycle. The
indicator will uause during the
main detergent wash portion of the
cycles. This occurs only for the
POTSCRUBBER cycle and when
the WASH HEAT BOOST option is . .
selected. If using the WASH HEAT "".
BOOST option, the indicator will
pause during the final rinse also.

What happens in each cycle

You'11 hear occasional clicking
sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding
action.
—Drain valve opening to pump
water out.
—Timer control as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
Water Use
Gallons
Wash Cycles
13.8
I 2.1
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
WATER SAVER
CHINA CRYSTAL 6.2
RINSE & HOLD 3.5
*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 18 minutes if
WASH HEAT BOOST option is selected.
Drying Options:
HEATED DRY ON. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 32
minutes to wash cycle time.
HEATED DRY OFF. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
Cycle selection hints
is important to follow the loading
instructions.
WASHING
as pots, pans and casseroles with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included,
NORMAL WASH—For loads of
everyday dishes, glasses and
cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high
performance-on normal soils.
LIGHT WASH—For dishes with
light soils that have not been dried
During the drying period:
—The motor stops.
—Water vapor comes through the
vent by the door latch during
drying and when water is being
pumped out.
Wash Cycle
Time
Minutes
8'*
63*
63
12
WATER SAVER—For dishes with
light soils that have not dried on,
or that have had extra preparation
before loading. It saves water, and
saves energy.
CHINA CRYSTAL—For lightly
soiled china and crystal. The wash
action is softened by pumping air
along with the water to protect
your delicate items. Pre-rinse
RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later. Do not use detergent. Delay
Start is not recommended for this
cycle.
Cycle Sequence
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