GE PDW8000 Using the dishwasher, Check the Water Temperature, Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

Safety Instructions

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 Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal Clear® Rinse Agent

Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agent improves drying, removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Operating Instructions

Tips

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.

1Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.

2Turn 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	Indicator
	rinse agent with a
	damp cloth.	window
		Dispenser cap

5Replace the 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 there is foaming, use a lower setting.

To adjust the setting:
Remove the dispenser cap;
then turn the adjuster
counterclockwise to
increase the amount	Rinse agent
of rinse agent or
	adjuster
clockwise to reduce
the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

Troubleshooting

Consumer Support

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

■ No prerinsing of normal food soil is required.	■ Remove large quantities of any remaining food.
■ Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and	■ Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and
seeds.	excessive amounts of grease or oil.

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