Using The Dishwasher - GE GSC3500V00BB Owner's Manual

Using the dishwasher
Checkthe Water Temperature
The entering water must be at least 120°Fand
not more than 150°F,for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Checkthe water temperature
with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place
the thermometer in a glass and let the water
run continuously into the glass until the temperature
stops rising.
Adjust the maximum/minimum temperature of the
water heater if necessary to deliver water at the
proper temperature.
Use Cascade Crystal Clear ® Rinse Agent
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Cascade Crystal Cleare rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on dishes,glasses, flatware,
cookware and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
Fillthe rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom of
lip insidethe opening. Replace cap.
To check if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap and
look into the dispenser.
A full dispensershould last about one month.
If the rinse agent spills,wipe up the excess.
Proper Use of Detergent
Use only detergent specifically made for use in
dishwashers. Cascade ®Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents have 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.
Use the information in the table below as a
guideline to determine the amount of automatic
dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.
Number
of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill
Lessthan 4 Fillto 1/5 of main cup
/4to 8 Fillto 2/5 of main cup
8 to 12 Fillmain cup
Greater than 12 Fill main cup and open cup
You'll find two detergent dispensers on the inside
door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles require
detergent in the main cup. When using 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.
Open cup
Maincup
NOTE:To open detergent cup after it has been
closed, simply turn the detergent cup handle
counterclockwise until it releases. A snapping
sound may be heard.
DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT
NOTE:Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher
to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill
out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen
floor and making the floor wet.
Because so many detergent containers look alike,
store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space
from all other cleaners.Show anyone who may use
the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it
is stored.
While there will be no lasting damage to the
dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using
a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated
to work with dishwashers.