Using The Dishwasher - GE GDT535-635 Series Owner's Manual

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature
The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and
not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a
candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet
Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade
Rinse agents, such as Cascade
and film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (100 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal
conditions, this will last approximately one month.
1
Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2
Open the RINSE AID dispenser door.
3
Slowly add rinse agent until the fill cup is full. May need to pause several times to
allow rinse aid to settle.
4
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.
5 Close the RINSE AID dispenser door.
Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. The
factory setting is at the midpoint. If hard water spots appear on dishes, try a
higher setting. If you see foam in the dishwasher, move the indicator to a lower
setting.
To adjust the setting
Open the RINSE AID dispenser door;
then turn the adjuster clockwise to
increase the amount of rinse agent,
counterclockwise to reduce the amount
of rinse agent.
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Rinse Aid™ are designed for great drying action and protect against spots
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Clockwise to reduce
water drops and
hard water spots
nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass
and let the water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising.
Rinse Aid™
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Counterclockwise
to reduce foaming
Rinse
agent
adjuster