Proper Use Of Detergent; Forget To Add A Dish - GE Profile GSD5110 Owner's Manual

Proper Use of Detergent

Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GE
dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don't put detergent
into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.
You'll find two detergent dispensers on the
inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles
require detergent in the main cup. Wash cycles
with a pre-wash and a main wash will also use the
open cup. The amount of detergent to use
depends on whether your water is hard or soft .
With hard water, fill the main cup and open
cup completely. With soft water, fill both cups
halfway. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply
place one tab in the main cup and close.
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 .
NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has
been closed, unlatch the door. Press the
START/RESET pad three times within two
seconds and the detergent cup will release.
You may also turn the detergent cup handle
counter-clockwise until it releases. A snapping sound may be heard.

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.
Push the door latch to the left.
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Do not open the door until the water spray action stops. Steam
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may rise out of the dishwasher.
Add forgotten dishes.
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Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
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Open cup
Main cup
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