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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
Safety Instructions
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
Open cup
Main cup
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.
DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT
NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.
Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored.
While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to work with dishwashers.
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Forget to Add a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the |
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2 Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.
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