Proper Use Of Detergent - GE GSC3200J Owner's Manual

Using the dishwasher.

Proper Use of Detergent

Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GE
dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don't put powder
detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is
hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soft
water, you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water
department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more
grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended.
Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick
while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water
can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.
You'll find two detergent dispensers on the
door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles except
RINSE ONLY require detergent in the main cup.
Open cup
If your dishes have extra heavy soil or you have
hard water you may want to add detergent to
the open cup also. Wash cycles with two washes
will also use the open cup. When using
Main cup
automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one
tab in the main cup and close.
Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent. Otherwise, the
detergent cup will not close and latch properly. Add detergent then
close the main cup.
NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has
been closed, simply turn the detergent cup
handle counter-clockwise until it releases.
A snapping sound may be heard.
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