GE GDF570 Series Owner's Manual page 9

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_ The detergent dispenser is located in the center of the
_'_'_ dishwasherdoor. li hastwo compartments. Themain wash
compartment is found inside the detergent dispenser.
To open, press the button on the side of the dispenser.
The pre-wash compartment is on the lid of the detergent
dispenser.Usethe pre-wash compartment only when your
water is extremely hard or when you have a heavy soiled
load. The pre-wash compartment is not used when tablet
or packet detergents are used.
Number of
Grains/Gal. Detergent Cups to Fill
Less than 4 Fillcup to 1/3 full
/4to 8 Fillcup to 2/3 full
8 to 12 Fill cup completely full
Greater than 12 Fill both main wash cup and pre
wash cup
NOTE:Do not load large items in the lower rack where
they may block the wash jets from rinsingout the
detergent dispenser.
Detergent
Dispenser
Pre-Wash
\
Main
Wash
Youmay usetablet, packet, powder, liquid or gel automatic
dishwasher detergent. Hake sureyou use only detergents
specifically labeled for use in automatic dishwashers.
Never use liquid hand dish detergent in an automatic
dishwasher. Sudsing and poor wash performance will
result with the use of improper detergents.
Detergents should be stored in a dry location and in their
original container to prevent loss of effectiveness. Place
detergent in the cup just prior to starting the dishwasher
and then close the cover. The cover will open during the
wash cycle.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
GE recommends using detergent in tablet or packet form.
Independent testing has shown this form of detergent is
very effective in the dishwasher. Cascade ® Platinum
Pacs are an example of this type of detergent. Simply put
a tablet or packet into the main wash compartment and
slide to close the detergent cup cover. Please notice that
the tablet or packet must be placed in the main wash
compartment of the detergent cup. Ifthe tablet or packet
is tossed in the bottom of the dishwasher, the detergent
will be flushed down the drain in a very short period of
time and will thus be wasted. Wash performance will be
very poor as a result.
If you choose to use detergent in powder, liquid or gel
form, the amount of detergent you usewill be determined
by the hardness of your water, the temperature of your
water, and the food soil load inside the dishwasher.
Contact your water company to get information about
the hardness of the water in your area.Water hardness is
measured in grains per gallon. Use this information and
the table above to determine the amount of detergent
to use. You may purchase a hard water test strip
from GE.Call 1-877-959-8688 and ask for part number
WD01×10295. In Canada, call 1-800-66!-!6!6.
Push/Slide /
to Close _ /
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Rinse Agent
Usingtoo much detergentwith very softand/orvery hot water
may cause a condition called etching on your glassware.
Etching is a permanent cloudinessin your glassware.This
conditionis irreversible. However, u singtoo little detergentwill
causepoorwash performance.
Usethe tableas a startingpoint andthen adjust the amount
ofdetergent you use. Usejust enoughto getgood wash
performance. Using just t heright amountofdetergent will
providegreatwash performance withoutwastingdetergentor
etchingglassware.
DO NOT USEHAND DISH DETERGENT
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NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specificallydesigned
for dishwasherswill cause the dishwasherto fill with suds.
During operation,these suds will spill out of the dishwasher
vents, c overingthekitchenfloorand makingthefloorwet.
Becauseso many detergent containerslook alike,store the
dishwasherdetergent in a separate space from all other
cleaners.Show anyone who may use the dishwasherthe
correctdetergentand whereit isstored.
Whilethere will be no lastingdamageto the dishwasher, y our
disheswill not get cleanusinga dishwashingdetergentthat is
not formulatedfor automaticdishwashers.