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Proper Use of Detergent
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 cups on the inside door of your dishwasher. For POTS & PANS, HEAVY WASH and NORMAL WASH, fill both cups. For LIGHT WASH, fill only the Main Wash cup. Close the Main Wash cup before closing the dishwasher door. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main wash and close.
Pre Wash open cupFill to ▲ULTRA▲ line when using | Fill to ▲REGULAR▲ line when using |
ultra or concentrated dishwashing | standard dishwashing detergent. |
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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
TroubleshootingMain Wash covered cup
Fill to ▲ULTRA▲ line when using ultra or concentrated dishwashing detergent.
Fill to ▲REGULAR▲ line when using standard dishwashing detergent.
To open the main wash cover, press the retainer button. The cover will flip back.
Tips
Forget to Add a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.
CAUTION: Do not open the door until the water spray action stops. Water may splash out of the dishwasher.
Consumer
1 Unlatch the door to interrupt the cycle.
2 Do not open the door until water spray action stops. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.
3 Add forgotten dishes.
4 Close the door and push it in to relatch.
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