Getting Started; Add Detergent; Select Options - GE GDF510-540 Series Owner's Manual

Getting started!

Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual
Load Dishwahser
1
For best dishwashing results, follow the rack loading guidelines found in the Loading the dishwasher racks section .
No pre-rinsing of normal food is required . Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds . Remove
leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil . Remove acidic food soils that can discolor
stainless steel .

Add Detergent

2
Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser . See Detergent Dispenser in the Using the dishwasher section .
Add Rinse Agent
3
Add needed Rinse Agent to the rinse dispenser . See Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Crystal Clear
dishwasher section
Select Cycle
4
Press the Select Cycle pad for the desired wash cycle . The light next to the Select Cycle pad will be on to indicate which wash
cycle has been selected . The indicator light may flash, indicating a malfunction .
The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position . The cycle will start shortly after the door is closed .
AutoSense
(on some models)
Heavy
Normal
Light
Rinse
(on some models)

Select Options

5
The light by the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected .
Wash Temp
Boost
(on some models) during the wash cycle .
Wash Temp
Sani
(on some models)
NOTE: This option is monitored for sanitization requirements . If the cycle is interrupted during or after
the main 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 .
NOTE: Only this cycle has been designed 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 Dry Off
Heated Dry On
4
The diswasher automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly .
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with dried-on or
baked on soils . Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle .
This cycle is meant for normal every day soil levels and is designed to conserve both
water and energy . NOTE: Normal was used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher .
This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes . It is safe for both china and crystal .
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later . Do not use detergent
Energizes the heater to boost water temperature in prewash and main wash fill cycles .
Recommended for use with heavily soiled dishes . Option may be turned On or Off
This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware . The
cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water .
Shuts off the drying heat option . Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved . Open
the dishwasher door to speed drying .
Turns the heater on for fast drying . This cycle will extend the time to your wash
cycle by 30 minutes . DO NOT use with Rinse only cycle .
in the Using the
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