Getting Started - GE GDF630-640 Series Owner's Manual

Getting started

Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual
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
2
Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use high quality detergents such as Cascade
Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or
Add Rinse Agent
3
Add high quality rinse agents such as Cascade
Aid to the rinse agent dispenser. See Dispensers section.
the dishwasher's drying performance.
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 *Time range: 1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours 5 minutes.
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. *Time: 2 hours 30 minutes.
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. Normal was used to rate the
energy efficiency of this dishwasher. *Time range: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 45 minutes.
1 Hour This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes and takes about 1 hour. It is safe for china and
crystal with no options selected. *Time: 50 minutes.
Rinse For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Detergent is not
(on some dispensed during the rinse cycle. *Time: 15 minutes.
models)
*Washing time only. Does not include drying time, Auto Hot Start, or options. NOTE: If the incoming water
temperature is too low, the Auto Hot Start feature may add up to 11 minutes of additional time.
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Finish Quantum Automatic Dishwashing
® ®
Platinum™ Power Dry™ Risnse Aid or
®
Detergent. See Dispensers section.
NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further enhance
®
Finish Jet-Dry Rinse
® ®
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