GE GSC3500NWW Owners Manual - Page 8

Using the dishwasher Checkthe Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°Fand not more than 150°F,for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Checkthe water temperature with a candy or meat thermometeE Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water UseJet-Dry® RinseAgent run continuouslu into the glass until the temperature stops rising. Adjust the maximum/minimum temperature of the water heater if necessary to deliver water at the proper temperature. Jet-Dry _ or Cascade Crystal Clear_ rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on dishes, glasses,flatware, cookware and plastic. Filling the Dispenser Fillthe rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom of lip inside the opening. Replace cap. To check if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap and look into the dispenseE A full dispenser should last about one month. tf the rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess. Proper Useof Detergent Use onlu detergent specificallu made for use in dishwashers. Cascade®and Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep uour detergent fresh and dry. Don't put powder detergent into the dispenser until Uou'reready 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 wateE 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. Use the information in the table below as a guideline to determine the amount of automatic dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenseE Number of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill Lessthan 4 Fillto 1/3 of main cup 4 to 8 Fillto 2/3 of main cup 8 to 12 Fill main cup Greater than 12 Fill main cup and open cup You'llfind two detergent dispenserson the inside door of your dishwasher.All wash cycles require detergent in the main 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. Open__ Main_ NOTE:To open detergent cup after it has been closed,simply turn the detergent cup handle counterclockwise until it releases.A snapping sound may be heard. DO NOT USEHAND DISH DETERGENT NOTE:Using a detergent that is not specifically designedfor 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 manu detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other cleaners. Show anuone who may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored. While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher,uour dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to work with dishwashers.