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Using the Dishwasher Door

1 The door must be closed and locked into place to select a LOAD SELECTION or an OPTION.

2 If the door is opened during a cycle and left open, the dishwasher will beep once every minute until the door is closed and latched into place.

Proper Use of Detergent

Instructions Safety

Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade®, Cascade® Complete and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.

The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soft water, you need less detergent.

Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.

You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles–except RINSE ONLY–require detergent in the main cup. Wash cycles with two washes will also use the open cup. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main cup and close.

NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has been closed, unlatch the door. Press the START/RESET pad three times within two seconds and the detergent cup will release. A snapping sound may be heard.

Instructions Operating

Troubleshooting

Open cup

Main cup

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the

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Add forgotten dishes.

main wash.

Close the door and push the latch to the far

1 Push the door latch to the left.

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right.

2 Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.

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