Using The Dishwasher - GE GDF510-540 Series Owner's Manual

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature
The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and
not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage . Check the water temperature with a
candy or meat thermometer . Turn on the hot water faucet
Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Crystal Clear
Rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear
flatware, cookware and plastic .
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds
conditions, this will last approximately one month . Try to keep it full, but do not overfill .
1
Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open .
2
Open the RINSE AID dispenser door .
3
Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full .
4
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth .
5
Close the RINSE AID dispenser door .
Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted . The factory
setting is at the midpoint . If there are rings of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a
higher setting . If you see foam in the dishwasher, move the indicator to a lower setting .
To adjust the setting
Open the RINSE AID dispenser
the amount of rinse agent, clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent .
remove spots and prevent new film buildup on your dishes, glasses,
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3 . 5 oz . (103 . 5 ml) of rinse agent . Under normal
door; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase
nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass
and let the water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising .
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