GE GDF510-540 Series manual Filling the Detergent Dispenser, GEAppliances.com, Grains/Gal

Page 7

GEAppliances.com

Detergent Dispenser

The detergent dispenser is located in the center of the dishwasher door. It has two compartments. The main wash compartment is found inside the detergent dispenser. To open, press the blue button on the side of the dispenser. The pre-wash compartment is on the lid of the detergent dispenser. Use the pre-wash compartment only when your water is extremely hard or when you have a heavy soiled load.

Detergent

Dispenser

Number of

Detergent Cups to Fill

Grains/Gal.

 

Less than 4

Fill cup to 1/3 full

4 to 8

Fill cup to 2/3 full

8 to 12

Fill cup completely full

Greater than 12

Fill both main wash cup and pre

 

wash cup

Main

Wash

Pre-Wash

Rinse Agent

You may use tablet, powder, liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. Make sure you use only detergents specifically labeled for use in automatic dishwashers. Never use liquid hand dish detergent in an automatic dishwasher. Sudsing and poor wash performance will result with the use of improper detergents.

Detergents should be stored in a dry location and in their original container to prevent loss of effectiveness. Place detergent in the cup just prior to starting the dishwasher and then close the cover. The cover will open during the wash cycle.

Filling the Detergent Dispenser

Using too much detergent with very soft and/or very hot water may cause a condition called etching on your glassware. Etching is a permanent cloudiness in your glassware. This condition is irreversible. However, using too little detergent will cause poor wash performance.

Use the table as a starting point and then adjust the amount of detergent you use. Use just enough to get good wash performance. Using just the right amount of detergent will provide great wash performance without wasting detergent or etching of glassware.

DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT

GE recommends using detergent in tablet or packet form. Independent testing has shown this form of detergent is very effective in the dishwasher. Cascade® All-in-1 ActionPacs™ are an example of this type of detergent. Simply put a tablet or packet into the main wash compartment and close the detergent cup cover. Please notice that the tablet or packet must be placed in the main wash compartment of the detergent cup. If the tablet or packet is tossed in the bottom of the dishwasher, the detergent will be flushed down the drain in a very short period of time and will thus be wasted. Wash performance will be very poor as a result.

If you choose to use detergent in powder, liquid or gel form, the amount of detergent you use will be determined by the hardness of your water, the temperature of your water, and the food soil load inside the dishwasher. Contact your water company to get information about the hardness of the water in your area. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. Use this information and the table above to determine the amount of detergent to use. You may purchase a hard water test strip from GE. Call 1-800-626-2002 and ask for part number WD01X10295. In Canada, call 1-800-661-1616

NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.

Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored.

While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to work with automatic dishwashers.

7

Page 6 Page 8
Image 7
Page 6 Page 8
Contents Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial # Consumer Support Warranty$$//,16758&7,216%2586,1*³ Important Safety InformationBefore You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher Proper Disposal of the DishwasherSelect Cycle Load DishwasherAdd Detergent Add Rinse AgentPrewash Start DishwasherCycle Completion SteamUse a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Rinse Aid Using the dishwasherCheck the Water Temperature Energy SmartNumber Detergent Cups to Fill Detergent DispenserFilling the Detergent Dispenser GEAppliances.comEnd caps may result in the rack falling from the dishwasher Loading and place settingsUpper Rack 12 Place Settings GDF510 & GDF520 Upper RackItem to remain secure in the rack Lower Rack 10 Place Settings GDF510 & GDF520Lower Rack 12 Place Settings GDF510 & GDF520 Lower RackSilverware Basket Loading the silverware baskets…Cleaning the Control Panel Care and cleaningProtect Against Freezing Troubleshooting Tips Before you call for service…Problem Possible Causes What To Do Problem Possible Causes Water won’t pump Go off when you’reSetting controls Water standingWarrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY GE Dishwasher WarrantyFor The Period GE Will Replace Warrantor MC Commercial, Burlington, ON, L7R 5B6US GEAppliances.com Canada GEAppliances.ca Consumer SupportDe modèle De série Consignes DE Sécurité Directives DE FonctionnementAvertissement ·$33$5,/³&21659=&6,5&7,96Avec soin Avant de jeter votre vieux lave-vaisselleSélectionner le cycle Charger le lave-vaisselleAjouter le détergent Ajouter le produit de rinçageEnergy Sélectionner les options suiteDémarrer le lave-vaisselle Fin du cycleDosage du produit de rinçage Utilisation du lave-vaisselleVérification de la température de l’eau Remplissage du distributeurRemplissage du distributeur de détergent Distributeur de dètergentDe Grains/Gal Panier supérieur 12 couverts GDF510 & GDF520 Chargement et couverts de la vaissellePanier supérieur Panier supérieur 10 couverts GDF510 & GDF520Panier inférieur 10 couverts GDF510 & GDF520 Panier inférieurPanier inférieur 12 couverts GDF510 & GDF520 Panier à couverts 10 couverts GDF510 & GDF520 Panier à couvertsPanier à couverts 12 couverts GDF510 & GDF520 Protection contre le gel Nettoyage du tableau de commandeEntretien et nettoyage Nettoyage du panneau de la porteProblème Causes possibles Correctifs Avant d’appeler un réparateur…Problème Causes possibles Problème Causes possibles Correctifs Garant MC Commercial, Burlington, ON, L7R 5B6 Garantie GE sur les lave-vaissellePour une période de GE remplacera Ce qui n’est pas couvertContactez-nous Soutien au consommateur Service de réparationsPièces et Accessoires Studio de Conception RéalisteEscriba los números de modelo y de serie aquí Nº de Modelo Nº de SerieGuarde Estas Instrucciones ¡ADVERTENCIA $72$6/$6,16758&&,216$17686$5³Antes de Descartar su Antiguo Lavavajillas ¡ADVERTENCIA! Riesgo DE QUE UN Niño Quede AtrapadoSeleccione el Ciclo Cargue el LavavajillasAgregue Detergente Agregue el Agente de EnjuagueInicio del Lavavajillas Seleccione Opciones ContinúaFinalización del Ciclo Controle la Temperatura del Agua Uso del lavavajillasGranos/Gal Dispensador de DetergenteLlenado del Dispensador de Detergente Número deEstante Superior Producto permanezca seguro en el estante Estante InferiorSujetadores Canasta de Cubiertos Configuraciones del canasta de cubiertosLimpieza del Panel de Control Cuidado y limpiezaProtección Contra Congelamientos ActionPacs Consejos para la Solución de ProblemasProblema Causas Posibles Qué Hacer Antes de Solicitar el Servicio Técnico…La tina Enturbiamiento deLa cristalería Demasiado detergente 150F 66C Agua con jabón enEl agua no es De control seApagan cuando Está los controlesGarante General Electric Company. Louisville, KY Garantía del Lavavajillas de GEPor el Período de GE reemplazará Qué No Cubrirá GEGarantías ampliadas Servicio al consumidor Página Web de GE AppliancesSolicite una reparación Estudio de diseño para la vida real
Top Page Image Contents