GE GLDT696 Using the dishwasher, Check the Water Temperature, Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

Replace the dispenser cap.

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F 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 Cascade Crystal Clear® Rinse Agent

Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. 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 Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.

3 Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.

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

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Indicator

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Adjustable setting 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 adjuster counterclockwise

to increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

„No prerinsing of normal food soil is required if using Heavy, Normal or Speed wash cycles.

„Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds.

„Remove large quantities of any remaining food.

„Remove leafy vegetables, meat, trimmings and excessive amounts of grease or oil.

„Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel.

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