GE GDF530-550 Series manual Load Dishwasher, Add Detergent, Add Rinse Agent, Select Cycle

Getting started!

Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual

1 Load Dishwasher

For best dishwashing results, follow the rack loading guidelines found in the Loading the dishwasher racks section. No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil. Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel.

2 Add Detergent

Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use a detergent such as Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs™. See Detergent Dispenser in the Using the dishwasher section.

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Add Rinse Agent

Add Rinse Agent to the rinse agent dispenser. See Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade® Rinse Aid™ in the Using the dishwasher section.

Select Cycle

Press the Select Cycle pad for the desired wash cycle. The light next to the Select Cycle pad will be on to indicate which wash cycle has been selected.

The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position. The cycle will not start until after the door is closed and Start selected.

AutoSense	This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly.
(on some models)
Heavy	This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with dried-on or baked-on soils.
	Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
Normal	This cycle is meant for normal everyday soil levels and is designed to conserve both water and energy.
	NOTE: Normal was used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher.
Light	This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes. It is safe for china and crystal.
Rinse	For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Detergent is not dispensed during the
(on some models)	rinse cycle.

5 Select Options

The light by the selected pad will be ON to indicate which Option has been selected.

Wash Temp This option increases the temperature to help clean heavily soiled dishes and may increase the overall cycle time.

Boost Option may be turned On or Off during the wash cycle. (on some models)

Wash Temp	This option raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will
Sani	vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
(on some models)	NOTE: This option is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main
	wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved,
	the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the
	cycle. Utilizing this option will modify the cycle to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal
	and sanitization efficacy.
	NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
Heated Dry	Shuts off the heat drying option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door to
Off	speed drying.
Heated Dry	Turns on the heater for faster drying. This cycle may extend the time to your wash cycle up to 48 minutes. This
On	option is not available with the Rinse cycle.

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