GE GSD950, GSD980 warranty Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water, How to Test Water Temperature

Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying,

the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F,

How to Test Water Temperature

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below 120°F., adjust your water heater.

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually

low, or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

To improve washability if the water is less than

120°F. and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle or the WASH HEAT BOOST option and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

How to Use a Rinse Agent

The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster, too.

For best dishwashing performance, use of a rinse agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap.
Add liquid rinse agent
until it just reaches the	/“
bottom of lip inside the
dispenser opening.	Q;
	Q
Replace cap. The	4L
	D
dispenser automatically
releases rinse agent into
final rinse water.

You may check to see if you need to add rinse agent by removing the fill cap and looking into the container. You may also check the rinse agent, on some models, by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center area remains clear add rinse agent.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds approximately 4X ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse

agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET-DRY”)

Corporate Centre 1

55 Federal Road

P.O. Box 1991

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

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