GE GDF520PSFSS, GDT580SSFSS, GDF520PGDWW, GDT720SSFSS, GDF520PGDBB Select Options, Start Dishwasher

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	Select Options
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	The light by the selected button will be lit 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. This option will also improve dry performance on the Normal cycle.
	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.
			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 or	Shuts off the drying option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door to
	Power Dry Off		speed drying.
	Heated or		Turns on the option for faster drying. This option may add up to 65 minutes to the cycle time.
	Power Dry On This option is not available with the Rinse cycle.
	Steam		For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to
	(Prewash)		starting the cycle. The Steam option adds up to 30 minutes to the cycle time. This option is
	(on some models)		available with Heavy, AutoSense, and Normal cycles.
	Pre Soak		Use this option to improve wash performance with heavy or dried-on soils. This option is available
	(on some models)		on Heavy, AutoSense, and Normal cycles and may add up to 30 minutes to the cycle time.
	Wash Zones Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack. This will shorten
	(on some models)		the cycle time and conserve energy. This option should be used when dishes are placed in only one rack.
	Bottle Wash		This option increases the time that the bottle jets are on and may add up to 23 minutes to the cycle time. Use this to wash
	(on some models)		difficult to clean, dishwasher safe baby bottles, sport bottles, tall coffee cups, etc. See use recommendations in the Loading
			the dishwasher section.
	Delay Hours	Delays the start of a wash cycle up to 8 to 12 hours depending on model. Press Delay Hours, to select the number
			of hours, then press Start one time and close door to begin countdown. The cycle will start once allotted time has expired.
		Control	You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controls
	Lock		after you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot accidentally
			start the dishwasher by pressing buttons with this option selected.
			To LOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the 1 or 2 buttons indicated on the
			controls for 3 seconds. On some models, it will be the Heated Dry, another the Steam and Wash Temp buttons,
			and another model is the Pre-Soakand Bottle Wash buttons. The Control Lock light will turn on to indicate the
			control is locked.
			To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the 1 or 2 buttons indicated on
			the controls for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.
		Energy	When connected to a smart meter and your electric company, the dishwasher will automatically delay starting a cycle
	Smart		during the more expensive peak demand times, and run when demand is low. However, you can override the delay

settings and use the dishwasher as needed. Learn more about Energy Smart under the Using the Dishwasher section.

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Start Dishwasher

Start		Door can be open to select the desired options. Press the Start button and close the door within 10 seconds
		to start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. The wash cycle will begin shortly after closing
		the door. If the door is open, the illuminated lights will turn off if a button is not pressed within two minutes.
		To activate the display, close and open the door or press any button.
	Interrupt	To interrupt or pause a dish cycle, slowly open the door. Opening the door will cause the wash cycle to
	or Pause	pause. The dishwasher will beep every minute to remind you to close the door. To restart or resume
		the cycle, press Start, and close the door.
	Cancel	To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start button for 3 seconds and close door. The dishwasher will drain,
		emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will turn OFF.

Cycle Indicator Lights and Sounds

Sanitized Displayed at the end of the cycle when Wash Temp Sani (Sanitize) has been selected and the dishwasher has met the requirements for sanitization. See Wash Temp Sani, for complete option description.

Closing the door or pressing any button will turn off the light.

Clean		Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are clean.
Low Rinse Aid		Displayed when rinse agent is low or empty. See page 6 for Use a Rinse Agent. To turn indicator off, press the Pre-Soakor
	(on some models)	Steam button 7 times within 5 seconds. Repeat this process to turn the Low Rinse Aid indicator back on.
	Cycle Status	The indicator light on the door front will change color to indicate the wash status. During the wash cycle, the
	(on some models)	indicator light will be amber. When the wash cycle is complete, the light will change to green.
	Sounds	The dishwasher will emit a sound to indicate cycle completion, button presses, and door ajar. To mute all sounds, press	5
		the Heated Dry or Dry Options button 7 times within 5 seconds. Repeat this process to turn sounds back on.