GE GDF510 Series Owner's Manual page 5

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Steam
(Prewash)
(on some models)
Wash
Zones
(onsomemodels)
Select Options (Continued)
For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIORto
starting the cycle. The Steam option adds approximately 30 minutes to the cycle time. This option is
available with Heavy, Auto Sense, and Normal cycles.
Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack. This will
shorten the cycle time and conserve energy. This option can be used when there is only half a
load of dishes.
Delay
Delaysthe start of a wash cycle up to 8 to 12 hours depending on model. PressDelay Hours, to select
Hours
the number of hours,then pressStart one time to begin countdown. The cycle will start once allotted time
(onsomemodels) has expired.
Control You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controls
Lock after you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot accidentally
start the dishwasher by pressing pads with this option selected.
To LOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Heated Dry pad for 3 seconds or
press and hold the Steam and Wash Tamp pads at the same time for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light will turn
on to indicate the control is locked.
To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Heated Dry pad for 3 second
or press and hold the Steam and Wash Tamp pads at the same time for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light
will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.
Energy
Smart
When connected to a smart meter and your electric company, the dishwasher will automatically delay starting
a cycle during the more expensive peak demand times, and run when demand is low. However, you can override
the delay settings and use the dishwasher as needed. Learn more about Energy Smart under the Using the
Dishwasher section.
_ Start Dishwasher
Start Door can be open to select the desired options. Press the Start pod and close the door within 10 seconds
to start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. The wash cycle will begin shortly after closing
the door. If the door is open, the illuminated lights will turn off if a pad is not pressed within two minutes.
To activate the display, close and open the door or press any pad.
Interrupt To interrupt or pause a dish cycle, slowly open the door. Opening the door will cause the wash cycle to
or Pause pause. The dishwasher will beep every minute to remind you to close the door. To restart or resume
the cycle, press Start, and close the door.
Cancel To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start pad for 3 seconds and close door. The dishwasher will drain,
emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will turn OFF.
_ Cycle Completion
Sanitized
Displayed at the end of the cycle when Wash Temp Sani (SanitizeJhas been selected and the dishwasher has met the
requirements for sonitizotion. See Wash Temp Sani,for complete option description. Opening the door or pressingany
key while the door is closed will turn off the light.
Displayed when o wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as o reminder that the dishes ore cleon. Opening
the door or pressing any key while the door is closed will turn the light off.
Clean
Door Wake
Up Mode
(onsome models)
To turn this option ON/OFF,press and hold the STARTandWASH TEIP pads for 5 seconds,close the door and wait
3 minutes for the dishwasher to go into sleep mode. In the OFF mode, the control display, control sounds,
and interior lights will not respond to the door opening/closing. This mode can be used when observing certain
religious holidays such as the Sabbath. To activate the control and interior lights, press any pad.