Using The Dishwasher - GE GDF570 Series Owner's Manual

Using the dishwasher.
Check the Water Temperature
Theenteringwater shouldbe at least 120°F
(49°C)and
not
morethan 150°F (66°C)foreffectivecleaningand to prevent
dishdamage.Checkthe water temperaturewith a candyor
meatthermometer.
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher,
place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run
continuously intothe glassuntilthetemperaturestopsrising.
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your dishwasheratyour convenience.
technologyisavailablein your area.
r_An Energy Smart dishwasher model (CDT725-765,
DDT575, GDF570, GDT580-740, PDT750-760).
r_ AnApplianceCommunication Module(ACH). Please visit,
gebrillion.comto order the communicationdevicethat
will needto be installedin the dishwasher.
Use a Rinse Agent
Rinseagents, such as Cascade®Complete Rinse Aid are designed for great drying action and to protect
against spots and film build-up on your dishes,glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (104 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal _
conditions, this will last approximately one month.
r_ Makesurethe dishwasherdoor isfully open.
r_ open the Rinse Agentdispenser door.
r_ Slowlyadd rinseagent untilthe cupisfull.Youmay needto pauseseveral t imesto
allowrinseaid to settle.
r_ Cleanup any spilledrinseagentwith a dampclothto preventfoam from forming
insidethe dishwasher.
r_ Close the Rinse Agentdispenser door.
Rinse Aid Setting _ i_Rinse
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted, agent
¢:::: adjuster
increase the setting. _ _ " - ::_:::- _/2'_0_._.
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If water drops or hard water spots
remain on dishes after the dry cycle,
To adjust the setting
Open the Rinse Agentdispenser door;
then turn the adjuster clockwise to
increase the amount of rinse agent,
counterclockwiseto reduce the amount
of rinse agent.
Clockwise to reduce Counterclockwise
water drops and to reduce foaming
hard water spots
Leak Protection
(on
some models)
tf a leakis detected, t he dishwasher w ill drain and the cycle
will stop.The displaywill show "LEAK DETECTED". Call for
service.