GE PDW8700 Using the dishwasher, Check the Water Temperature, Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

Safety Instructions

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.

Use Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Rinse Aid® Rinse Agent

Jet-Dry®or Cascade Rinse Aid® rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Operating Instructions

Tips

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent. Under normal 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	Turn the dispenser
	knob to the left and
	lift it out.
3	Add rinse agent until
	the indicator window
	looks full.
4	Clean up any spilled	Indicator
	rinse agent with a
	damp cloth.	window
5		Dispenser cap
	Replace the dispenser knob.

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 there is foaming, use a lower setting.

To adjust the setting:
Remove the dispenser knob;
then turn the adjuster
counterclockwise to
increase the amount	Rinse agent
of rinse agent.
	adjuster

Troubleshooting

Consumer Support

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

■ No prerinsing of normal food soil is required.	■ Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and
■ Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks,	excessive amounts of grease or oil.
skins and seeds.	■ Remove acidic food soils that can discolor
■ Remove large quantities of any remaining food.	stainless steel.

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before			3	Add forgotten dishes.
the main wash.
				Close the door.
		Open the door slightly.	4
	1
		Wait until the water spray action stops.
	2
		Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.

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