Using The Dishwasher - GE GDF 570-650 Series Owner's Manual

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature
The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and not
more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to prevent
dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or
meat thermometer.
Use a Rinse Agent
Rinse agents, such as Cascade
spots and film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (104 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal
conditions, this will last approximately one month - depending on setting.
1
Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2
Open the Rinse Agent dispenser door.
3
Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full. You may need to pause several times to
allow rinse aid to settle.
4
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam from forming
inside the dishwasher.
5 Close the Rinse Agent dispenser door.
Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted.
If water drops or hard water spots
remain on dishes after the dry cycle,
increase the setting.
To adjust the setting
Open the Rinse Agent dispenser door;
then turn the adjuster clockwise to
increase the amount of rinse agent,
counterclockwise to reduce the amount
of rinse agent.
Leak Protection (on some models)
If a leak is detected, the dishwasher will drain and the cycle
will stop. The display will show "LEAK DETECTED". Call for
service.
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Rinse Aid are designed for great drying action and to protect against
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Clockwise to reduce
water drops and
hard water spots
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher,
place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run
continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.
Counterclockwise
to reduce foaming
Rinse
agent
adjuster