GE GDT580SMFES, GDT580SSFSS Load Dishwasher, Add Detergent, Add Rinse Agent, Select Cycle

Getting started!

Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual

GDF570

DDT575, GDT580

GDT720

CDT725

GDT740, PDT750

1 Load Dishwasher

For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading the dishwasher 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.

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Add Detergent

Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use a detergent such as Cascade® Platinum Pacs. See Detergent Dispenser in the Using the dishwasher section.

Add Rinse Agent

Add Rinse Agent to the rinse agent dispenser. See Use a Rinse Agent in the Using the dishwasher section.

Select Cycle

Press the Select Cycle button for the desired wash cycle. On some models, the light next to the Select Cycle button will be lit to indicate which wash cycle has been selected. On other models, pressing the Select Cycle button will show various cycles in the display window. Press the button until the desired cycle is shown.

NOTE: Actual cycle times vary based on soil level, water temperature, and options 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. *Time range: 1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours 10 minutes.

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. *Time: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Normal	This cycle is meant for normal everyday soil levels and is designed to conserve both water and energy. *Time range: 1
	hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes. 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. *Time: 50 minutes.
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. *Time: 15 minutes.
Express	This cycle will quickly wash lightly soiled dishes. *Time: 30 minutes. For faster drying, select Power Dry. The final rinse
(on some models)	temperature will be increased. Power Dry will add 15 minutes to the cycle time. When the Clean light comes on, open
	the door, pull the racks out, and the dishes will “flash” dry in approximately five minutes.
eWash	This cycle will efficiently wash dishes using about 2 gallons of water and .8 KWhr. Selecting Power Dry with this cycle
(on some models)	adds an energy efficient 1 1/2 hour dry period. Drying is accomplished with an efficient 2 watt fan. *Time: 1 hour 2 minutes.

*Washing time only. Does not include drying time, Auto Hot Start, or options. NOTE: If the incoming water temperature is too low, the Auto Hot Start feature may add up to 11 minutes of additional time.