GE GDT580SSFSS Using the dishwasher, Check the Water Temperature, Energy Smart, Use a Rinse Agent

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and not	Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher,
more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to prevent	place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run
dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or	continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.
meat thermometer.

Energy Smart

Energy Smart enables your dishwasher to reduce energy consumption during periods of high energy costs. If you are in an area where your electricity provider charges variable rates at different times of the day, your dishwasher will inform you of those times when you are paying the highest rate. You can then either delay starting your dishwasher until the rate goes down; or you can override the feature and run your dishwasher at your convenience.

Use a Rinse Agent

What you will need:

1 SmartMeterthatwillcommunicatewithyourdishwasher. Consult your local electricity provider to determine if the technology is available in your area.

2 An Energy Smart dishwasher model (CDT725, DDT575, GDF570, GDT580, GDT720, GDT740, or PDT750).

3 An Appliance Communication Module (ACM). Please visit, gebrillion.com to order the communication device that will need to be installed in the dishwasher.

Rinse agents, such as Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid are designed for great drying action and to protect against spots and film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (104 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month.

1	Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
	Open the Rinse Agent dispenser door.
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	Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full. You may need to pause several times to
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	allow rinse aid to settle.
	Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam from forming
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	inside the dishwasher.
	Close the Rinse Agent dispenser door.
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Indicator window

Rinse Aid Setting

The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at the midpoint. If water drops or hard water spots remain on dishes after the dry cycle,

increase the setting.

Rinse agent adjuster

To adjust the setting

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

Clockwise to reduce	Counterclockwise
water drops and	to reduce foaming
hard water spots

Leak Protection (on some models)

If a leak is detected, the dishwasher will drain and the cycle will stop. The display will show “LEAK DETECTED”. Call for service.

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