GE PDW8400 Series manual Proper Use of Detergent, Safety, Operating Instructions

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Proper Use of Detergent

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 detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.

Cover	Main wash
	section

Instructions

All wash cycles except RINSE ONLY require detergent in the main and pre-wash cup. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water

is hard or soft. With hard water, fill the main wash section and pre-wash section completely. With

Pre-wash section

Cover latch

soft water, fill both sections halfway. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main wash section and close.

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.

Filling the Dispenser

	If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover
1
	by depressing the cover latch.
	Fill the Main Wash section with detergent.
2
3	Fill the Pre-wash section if needed.
4	Close the dispenser cover.

It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent.

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

Consumer Support

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