GE gdt510-540 Using the dishwasher, Check the Water Temperature, Filling the Dispenser

Using the dishwasher. GEAppliances.com

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and not more than 150°F (66°C) 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 a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Crystal Clear®

Rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear ® remove spots and prevent new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic..

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3..5 oz.. (103..5 ml) 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 Open the RINSE AID dispenser door..

3 Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.. 4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth..

5 Close the RINSE AID dispenser door..

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 see foam in the dishwasher, move the indicator to a lower setting..

To adjust the setting

Open the RINSE AID dispenser door; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent, clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent..

Indicator window

Rinse agent adjuster

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