GE Profile SmartDispense SPBD880 Installation And Owner's Manual page 9

Using the SmartDispense
TM
pedestal,
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TheSmartDispense
TM
Pedestal automaticallg dispenses liquid
HE(High Efficiencg)detergent and/or concentrated liquid
fabric softener into each cgcle based on load size,soil level
and water hardness.
To utilize the SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser,it must
first be filled. Although ang liquid HE(High Efficiencg)laundrg
detergent and concentrated liquid fabric softener can be used
in the SmartDispensesgstem, all liquid HE(High Efficiencg)
detergents and concentrated liquid fabric softeners are not
the same.
Do not mix any liquid HE (High EfficiencyJdetergents of
unlike brands, concentrations or scents within the detergent
tanks, as this could causethe detergents to congeal and
lead to blockage of the SmartDispense system. Do not mix
any concentrated liquid fabric softeners of unlike brands or
scents within the fabric softener tank. Do not mix any liquid
HE (High Efficiency) detergents with concentrated liquid
fabric softeners in any of the tanks. Remove and wash
tanks thoroughly before using a different brand,
concentrationor scent of liquids.
CAUTI 0 N !
chlorine bleach, powder detergent, non-HE(High Efficiency)
liquid detergent, nonconcentroted liquid fabric softener or other
laundry additivesin any of the three tanks. Use only liquid HE
(HighEffidency) detergent, which has been spedfically
designedfor use in front-load washers.
To open the SmartDispense" Pedestal for filling, slide
open the pedestal drawer to the maximum possible distance.
Open the instruction panel bg pressing the tabs at the sides
of the panel, rotate the panel toward gou and slide it down
in the slot available.
NOTE:The first time gour washer recognizes that
the SmartDispense sgstem has been activated, it will
automaticallg fill the supplg lineswith detergent and/or
fabric softener for all active tanks. This process will
last approximatelg two minutes and will onlg occur
at the beginning of the first cgcle that uses
the SmartDispense sgstem.
To
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Fill Your Detergent Tank:
Selectwhich ofthe two outer tanks gou
wish to fill. Open the tank for filling bg
turning the cap counterclockwise until
the cap is loose. Lift the cap off.
NOTE:Do not fill the tank while it is
removed from the drawer. Fluid mag
be lost while reattaching the tank
to the SmartDispense sgstem.
Aim the detergent bottle at the opening in
the tank and begin to fill. Eachdetergent
tank will hold 350 oz. of liquid HE(High
Efficiencg)detergent (the largest available
detergent bottle is 300 oz.).The sgstem
requiresthat at least 100 ounces of new
detergent must be added to the tank
to recognize that it has been filled.
When full, replace the cap and turn
clockwise until tight to ensure proper
sealing. If residue is left on the tank, wipe
clean with a moist cloth, using a mild soap.
An indicator will appear on the washer
control panel to notifg gou when the
dispenser needs to be filled again. After
filling the tank, the warning message will
turn off when the washer is powered on
for the next cgcle.A full tank using
regular concentrated detergent
will last approximatelg 3 months
for the average user.
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