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Detergent
Dispenser
Using the Dishwasher
Dishwasher
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The detergent dispenser has two
compartments. To open, press the button
and the cover will flip back. The pre-wash
compartment is on the lid of the detergent
dispenser. Use the pre-wash compartment
only when your water is extremely hard or
when you have a heavy soiled load. The pre-
wash compartment is not used when tablet or
packet detergents are used.
You may use tablet, packet, powder, liquid or
gel automatic dishwasher detergent. Make sure
you use only detergents specifically labeled for
use in automatic dishwashers. Never use liquid
hand dish detergent in an automatic dishwasher.
Sudsing and poor wash performance will result
with the use of improper detergents.
Detergents should be stored in a dry location
and in their original container to prevent loss
of effectiveness. Place detergent in the cup just
prior to starting the dishwasher and then close the
cover. The cover will open during the wash cycle.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
GE Appliances recommends using detergent
in tablet or packet form. Independent testing
has shown this form of detergent is very
effective in the dishwasher. Cascade
®
Platinum ActionPacs
™
are an example of
this type of detergent. Simply put a tablet or
packet into the main wash compartment and
close the detergent cup cover. Please notice
that the tablet or packet must be placed in
the main wash compartment of the detergent
cup. If the tablet or packet is tossed in the
bottom of the dishwasher, the detergent will
be flushed down the drain in a very short
period of time and will thus be wasted. Wash
performance will be very poor as a result.
If you choose to use detergent in powder,
liquid or gel form, the amount of detergent you
use will be determined by the hardness of your
water, the temperature of your water, and the
food soil load inside the dishwasher. Contact
your water company to get information about
the hardness of the water in your area. Water
hardness is measured in grains per gallon.
Use this information and the table above to
determine the amount of detergent to use. You
may purchase a hard water test strip from GE
Appliances. Call 1-877-959-8688 and ask for
part number WD01X10295. In Canada, call
1-800-661-1616.
Using too much detergent with very soft and/
or very hot water may cause a condition
called etching on your glassware. Etching is
a permanent cloudiness in your glassware.
This condition is irreversible. However, using
too little detergent will cause poor wash
performance.
Use the table as a starting point and then
adjust the amount of detergent you use. Use
just enough to get good wash performance.
Using just the right amount of detergent will
provide great wash performance without
wasting detergent or etching glassware.
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 for automatic dishwashers.
Open
cup
Number of
Grains/Gal.
Detergent Cup(s) to Fill
Less than 4 15 cup
4 to 8 25 cup
8 to 12 15 and 25 cup
Greater
than 12
15 and 25 cup and
the open cup
Button
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