GE GSD3400 series Owner's Manual page 13

ProperUseof Detergent
Use only detergent specifically made tar use in dishwashers. ('.ascade '_
Automatic Dishwashing Deter\gent has been approved ior use in all (;E
dishwashers. Keep }_mr detergent ti'esh and &F. Don't put powder
deter\gent into the dispenser until ?xm're tea@ 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 soil
water, yah need less detergent.
Protect }xmr dishes and distmvlsher by contacting }xmr water
depam-nent and asking how hard }xmr 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 t]ooding. Too much deteNent with soii _-ater can cause a
pemlanent cloudiness ofglassuvu'e, called etching.
You'll find two detergent dispensers on the
re lnire deter ent inthe main Washc,'cles 0Pei CuP
with two washes will also use the ol)en cup. _%qlen
using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs,
simply place one tab in the main cup and close.
ge sure the l)ial is OFFbetore adding Main c .1_
deteNent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not
close and latch properly. Add detergent then close the main cup.
NOtE:To ape dete ge it (up alter it has
been closed, simply turn the detergent cup
handle counter<lockwise until it releases.
A snapping sound may be heard.
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ForgettoAdd a Dish?
A torgotten dish can be added an} time betbre the main wash.
to the letL
()nce the water cahns, open the door. Steam ma} rise out at the
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tO) _ dd b ,g°tten dishes
Close the door and push the latch to the i_r right.
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