Getting Started - GE GDT225 Series Owner's Manual

Getting started

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Hold 3 Sec To Cancel
Clean
Sanitized
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Load Dishwasher
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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
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Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use detergent such as
Automatic Dishwashing
Add Rinse Agent
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Add rinse agent such as
NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further enhance the dishwasher's drying performance.
Select Cycle
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Open the door and press the Cycle Select pad for the desired wash cycle. The light next to the Cycle Select
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 must 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. It 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: AutoSense was used to rate the energy
efficiency of this dishwasher.
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.
Light This cycle is for lightly soiled dishes. It is safe for china and crystal with no options selected.
Select Options
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Wash Allows you to select a higher wash temperature. These options are only available for Heavy and
Temp AutoSense cycles. Press the Wash Temp pad until the light next to the desired option comes on.
Boost This option raises the water temperature and extends the cycle time in order to achieve better
wash performance.
Sanitize This option raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length
may vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
NOTE: Cycles using this option are monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is
interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low
that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In
these cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle. Utilizing this option
will modify the cycle to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and
sanitization efficacy.
NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
Delay This option allows you to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 12 hours. With the door open
Start and a cycle selected, press the Delay Start pad to choose the number of hours you want to
delay the start of the wash cycle. The hours will show in the display window.
NOTE: You may cancel the Delay Start timer by holding the Start pad for 3 seconds. This will
also cancel the wash cycle.
Control You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controls
Lock after you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot accidentally
start the dishwasher by pressing pads with this option selected.
To LOCK/UNLOCK the dishwasher control, press and hold the Cycle Select and Wash Temp
pads for 3 seconds. The lock control light ( ) will turn on to indicate the control is locked and will
turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.
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Detergent. See Dispensers section.
Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Aid
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1-12 hrs
Heavy
AutoSense
Light
Delay
Start
to the rinse agent dispenser. See Dispensers section.
Hold 3 Sec
Boost
Sanitize
Cycle Wash
Select Temp
Finish Quantum
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