GE GSD6900 owner manual Set Control to Calibration Mode, Enter Water Hardness, Control Panel

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SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser

Water Hardness Calibration

Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs to

Press the COOKWARE and DELAY HOURS pads at the

be calibrated for water hardness. Please follow

same time for 3 seconds.

directions below to calibrate the dishwasher to

Control Panel

the hardness of your tap water.

 

Safety Instructions

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water

In the bag containing these instructions, you should find a water hardness test strip package. Read the instructions on the package, remove the test strip and follow the instructions to determine the hardness level of your tap water. You will use this information to calibrate your dishwasher to dispense the optimal amount of detergent.

Water hardness test strip indication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Value to Enter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

into Dishwasher

SOFT

0 RED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 RED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

2 RED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 RED

4

HARD

4 RED

5

 

 

Set Control to Calibration Mode

From the standby mode (dishwasher not running a cycle and the panel lights on), enter the water hardness selection mode.

Press at the same time.

Display

Enter Water Hardness

Once in the water hardness calibration mode, the 3-digit display will appear and display a number from a 1 to 5. If the water hardness has never been entered, the display will show 5. Press the COOKWARE pad to raise the value or the NORMAL WASH pad to lower the value shown on the display. Set the value according to the table at left as determined from the water hardness test strip.

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Press NORMAL

Press COOKWARE

WASH pad to

pad to raise the

lower the value.

value.

Return control to normal operation and save the last displayed value as the new water hardness value. Calibration is complete.

You should recalibrate the dispenser if water conditions change, for example, if a water softener system is added or removed from your home.

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

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Contents You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial #Troubleshooting Tips Operating InstructionsConsumer Support Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher Ge.comOperating Instructions Safety Control SettingsTroubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the dishwasher control panelEnhancements/Extras Safety InstructionsCheck the Water Temperature Using the dishwasherFlashing display lights Use Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear Rinse AgentFilling Manual Detergent Dispenser Manual Detergent DispenserNumber Completely fullSmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser on some models Troubleshooting Tips SupportConsumer Filling DispenserEnter Water Hardness Set Control to Calibration ModeControl Panel Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs toUpper Rack Loading the dishwasher racksLower Rack Silverware BasketUpper Rack-10 place settings Lower Rack-10 place settings Loading place settings…Upper Rack-12 place settings Lower Rack-12 place settingsCaring for the dishwasher Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you call for service…Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do Problem Possible Causes What To DoIs tripped Circuit Power is turned off Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120FSelect Heated DRY Use HOT START, HOT Wash or Added Heat optionsTips GE Dishwasher WarrantyFor The Period GE Will Replace What GE Will Not CoverParts and Accessories Schedule ServiceConsumer Support GE Appliances Website Real Life Design Studio
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GSD6900 specifications

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