Manual

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Thede!ergent dispenserislocated inthe center of
0_ the dishwasher door. It hastwo compartments.The
main wash compartment is found insidethe detergent
dispenser.To open, pressthe blue button on the side of
the dispenser.The pre-washcompartment is onthe lid of
the detergent dispenser.Usethe pre-washcompartment
only when your water isextremelyhard or when you have
a heavysoiled load.
NOTE:Do not block detergentdispenserwith large or tall
utensils.
Detergent
Dispenser
Youmayusetablet,powder,liquidorgelautomatic
dishwasherdetergent.Makesureyouuseonlydetergents
specificallylabeledforuseinautomaticdishwashers.Never
useliquidhanddishdetergentinanautomaticdishwasher.
Sudsingand poorwashperformancewill resultwiththe useof
improperdetergents.
Detergentsshouldbestoredina dry locationand intheir
originalcontainerto preventlossof effectiveness.Place
detergentinthe cupjust priorto startingthedishwasherand
thenclosethe cover.Thecoverwill openduringthe wash
cycle.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
GErecommends using detergent intablet or pocket form.
independent testing has shown this formofdetergent isvery
effectiveinthe dishwasher.Cascade®All-in-1 ActionPacsTM
areanexampleof thistypeof detergent.Simplyput atablet
or packetintothe mainwashcompartmentandslideto
closethe detergentcup cover.Pleasenoticethatthe tabletor
packetmust beplacedinthe mainwashcompartmentof the
detergentcup.if thetabletor packetistossedinthe bottomof
thedishwasher,the detergentwill beflusheddownthe drain
ina veryshortperiodof timeandwillthusbewasted.Wash
performancewillbeverypooras a result.
tfyou chooseto usedetergentin powder,liquidorgelform,
theamountof detergentyou usewillbedeterminedbythe
hardnessof yourwater,the temperatureof yourwater,and
thefood soilloadinsidethe dishwasher.Contactyourwater
companyto get informationaboutthe hardnessof the water
inyourarea.Waterhardnessismeasuredingrainspergallon.
Usethis informationandthe tableaboveto determinethe
amountof detergentto use.Youmay purchasea hardwater
teststripfrom GE.Call1-877-959-8688andaskfor part
numberWDOIX10295.tnCanada,call 1-800-661-1616
Number of
Grains/Gel. Detergent Cups to Fill
Lessthan 4 Fillcup to 1/3 full
/4to 8 Fillcup to 2/3 full
8 to 12 Fill cup completely full
Greater than 12 Fill both main wash cup and pre
wash cup
Main
Wash
Pre-Wash
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Rinse Agent
Usingtoo muchdetergentwithverysoft and/orvery
hot watermaycausea conditioncalledetchingonyour
glassware.Etchingisa permanentcloudinessinyour
glassware.Thisconditionisirreversible.However,usingtoo
littledetergentwill causepoorwashperformance.
Usethe tableas a startingpoint andthen adjustthe amount
of detergentyou use.Usejustenoughto getgoodwash
performance.Usingjust the right amountof detergentwill
providegreatwashperformancewithout wastingdetergent
oretchingof glassware.
DO NOTUSEHAND DISHDETERGENT
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NOTE:Usinga detergent that isnot specificallydesigned
fordishwasherswill causethedishwasherto fill withsuds.
Duringoperation,thesesudswill spillout ofthedishwasher
vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.
Becausesomanydetergentcontainerslookalike,storethe
dishwasherdetergentina separatespacefrom allother
cleaners.Showanyonewho mayusethedishwasherthe
correctdetergentandwhereit isstored.
Whiletherewill benolastingdamageto the dishwasher,your
disheswill not get cleanusinga dishwashingdetergentthat is
not formulatedto workwithautomaticdishwashers.