Proper Use of Detergent
Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has 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, calledetching.
You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles require detergent in the main cup. Wash cycles with two washes will also use the open cup. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main cup and close.
Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not
close and latch properly. Add detergent then close the main cup.
NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has been closed, simply turn the detergent cup handle
Forget to Add a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.
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2 Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.
3 Add forgotten dishes.
4 Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
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