GE GSD6900 SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser, Water Hardness Calibration, Enter Water Hardness

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SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser

Water Hardness Calibration

Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs to	Press the COOKWARE and DELAY HOURS pads at the
be calibrated for water hardness. Please follow	same time for 3 seconds.
directions below to calibrate the dishwasher to	Control Panel
the hardness of your tap water.

Safety Instructions

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water

In the bag containing these instructions, you should find a water hardness test strip package. Read the instructions on the package, remove the test strip and follow the instructions to determine the hardness level of your tap water. You will use this information to calibrate your dishwasher to dispense the optimal amount of detergent.

Water hardness test strip indication

			Value to Enter
		into Dishwasher
SOFT	0 RED		1
	1 RED
			2
	2 RED
			3

	3 RED	4
HARD	4 RED	5

Set Control to Calibration Mode

From the standby mode (dishwasher not running a cycle and the panel lights on), enter the water hardness selection mode.

Press at the same time. Display

Enter Water Hardness

Once in the water hardness calibration mode, the 3-digit display will appear and display a number from a 1 to 5. If the water hardness has never been entered, the display will show 5. Press the COOKWARE pad to raise the value or the NORMAL WASH pad to lower the value shown on the display. Set the value according to the table at left as determined from the water hardness test strip.

Control Panel

Press NORMAL	Press COOKWARE
WASH pad to	pad to raise the
lower the value.	value.

Return control to normal operation and save the last displayed value as the new water hardness value. Calibration is complete.

You should recalibrate the dispenser if water conditions change, for example, if a water softener system is added or removed from your home.

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

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