Safety Instructions

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water should be at least 120°F and

water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the

not more than 150°F, for effective cleaning and to

thermometer in a glass and let the water run

prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature

continuously into the glass until the temperature

with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot

stops rising.

Use Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal Clear ® Rinse Agent

Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal Clear ® rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Refill when rinse agent is not visible in the indicator. Do not overfill.

1Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.

2Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.

3Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full. Do not overfill.

4Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam.

5Replace the dispenser cap.

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 you observe foam in the final rinse, try a lower setting.

To adjust the setting

Remove the dispenser cap, then turn the adjustable setting dial counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

Indicator

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Adjustable setting dial

Dispenser cap

Consumer Support

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

■ No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required.

■ Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings

■ Scrape off hard soils, including bones,

and excessive amounts of grease or oil.

 

toothpicks, skins and seeds.

■ Remove acidic food soils that can discolor

■ Remove large quantities of any remaining

stainless steel.

 

food.

 

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GE EDW5000, GHDA450 owner manual Using the dishwasher, Filling the Dispenser, Rinse Aid Setting, To adjust the setting

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