Proper Use Of Detergent; Forget To Add A Dish - GE GSM2100 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 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.
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 two washes will also use the open 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.
NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has
been closed, simply 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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Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the
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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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