Getting Started - GE GDF500-620 Series Owner's Manual

Getting started

Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual
Load Dishwasher
1
For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading section. No pre-rinsing of
normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove
leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil.
Add Detergent
2
Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use detergent such as
Automatic Dishwashing
Add Rinse Agent
3
Add rinse agent such as
Select Cycle
4
Press the Select Cycle pad for the desired wash cycle. The light next to the Select Cycle pad will be lit to
indicate which wash cycle has been selected.
NOTE: Cycle times vary based on soil level, water temperature, and options selected.
The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position. The cycle will not start until the Start pad is
pushed and the door is closed within 4 seconds.
AutoSense This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly.
(on some
models)
Heavy This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with dried-on or baked-on
soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
Normal This cycle is meant for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash a full load of normally
soiled dishes and is designed to conserve both water and energy. NOTE: Normal was used to
rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher.
Light This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes. It is safe for china and crystal with no options
selected.
Rinse For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Detergent is not
(on some
dispensed during the rinse cycle.
models)
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Detergent. See Dispensers section.
Finish ® Jet-Dry ® Rinse Aid to the rinse agent dispenser. See Dispensers section.
Finish Quantum
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