Select Options; Start/Cancel; Indicator Lights & Sounds - GE CDT725SSFSS Owner's Manual

Select Options

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The light by the selected button will be lit to indicate which Option has been selected.
Wash Temp
This option increases the temperature to help clean heavily soiled dishes and may increase the overall cycle time.
Boost
Option may be turned On or Off during the wash cycle. This option will also improve dry performance on the Normal cycle.
Wash Temp
This option raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will
Sani
vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
NOTE
wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved,
the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the
cycle. Utilizing this option will modify the cycle to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal
and sanitization efficacy.
NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
Heated or
Shuts off the drying option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door to
Power Dry
Off
speed drying.
Heated or
Turns on the option for faster drying. This option may add up to 65 minutes to the cycle time.
Power Dry
On This
Steam
For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to
(Prewash)
starting the cycle. The Steam option adds up to 30 minutes to the cycle time. This option is
(on some models) available with Heavy, AutoSense, and Normal cycles.
Pre Soak
Use this option to improve wash performance with heavy or dried-on soils. This option is available
(on some models) on Heavy, AutoSense, and Normal cycles and may add up to 30 minutes to the cycle time.
Wash Zones
Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack. This will shorten
(on some models) the cycle time and conserve energy. This option should be used when dishes are placed in only one rack.
Bottle Wash
This option increases the time that the bottle jets are on and may add up to 23 minutes to the cycle time. Use this to wash
(on some models) difficult to clean, dishwasher safe baby bottles, sport bottles, tall coffee cups, etc. See use recommendations in the
the dishwasher
Delay Hours
Delays the start of a wash cycle up to 8 to 12 hours depending on model. Press Delay Hours, to select the number
of hours, then press Start one time and close door to begin countdown. The cycle will start once allotted time has expired.
Control
You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controls
Lock
after you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot accidentally
start the dishwasher by pressing buttons with this option selected.
To LOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the 1 or 2 buttons indicated on the
controls for 3 seconds. On some models, it will be the Heated Dry, another the Steam and Wash Temp buttons,
and another model is the Pre-Soak and Bottle Wash buttons. The Control Lock light will turn on to indicate the
control is locked.
To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the 1 or 2 buttons indicated on
the controls for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.
Energy
When connected to a smart meter and your electric company, the dishwasher will automatically delay starting a cycle
Smart
during the more expensive peak demand times, and run when demand is low. However, you can override the delay
settings and use the dishwasher as needed. Learn more about Energy Smart under the Using the Dishwasher section.
Start Dishwasher
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Start
Door can be open to select the desired options. Press the Start button and close the door within 10 seconds
to start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. The wash cycle will begin shortly after closing
the door. If the door is open, the illuminated lights will turn off if a button is not pressed within two minutes.
To activate the display, close and open the door or press any button.
Interrupt
To interrupt or pause a dish cycle, slowly open the door. Opening the door will cause the wash cycle to
Pause
or
pause. The dishwasher will beep every minute to remind you to close the door. To restart or resume
the cycle, press Start, and close the door.
Cancel
To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start button for 3 seconds and close door. The dishwasher will drain,
emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will turn OFF.
Cycle
Indicator Lights and Sounds
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Sanitized
Displayed at the end of the cycle when Wash Temp Sani (Sanitize) has been selected and the dishwasher
has met the requirements for sanitization. See Wash Temp Sani, for complete option description.
Closing the door or pressing any button will turn off the light.
Clean
Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are clean.
Low Rinse Aid
Displayed when rinse agent is low or empty. See page 6 for Use a Rinse Agent. To turn indicator off, press the Pre-Soak or
(on some models) Steam button 7 times within 5 seconds. Repeat this process to turn the Low Rinse Aid indicator back on.
Cycle Status
The indicator light on the door front will change color to indicate the wash status. During the wash cycle, the
(on some models) indicator light will be amber. When the wash cycle is complete, the light will change to green.
Sounds
The dishwasher will emit a sound to indicate cycle completion, button presses, and door ajar. To mute all sounds, press
the Heated Dry or Dry Options button 7 times within 5 seconds. Repeat this process to turn sounds back on.
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This option is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main
option is not available with the Rinse cycle.
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