The detergent dispenser is on the upper left hand side of the
dishwasher door. It has two compartments. Use the main
wash compartment for all loads. Use the pre-wash
compartment only when your water is extremely hard or
when you have a heavy soiled load.
You may use tablet, 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 and latch the cover. The cover will open
during the wash cycle.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
GE recommends using detergent in tablet or packet form.
Independent testing has shown this form of detergent is
very effective in the dishwasher.
Cascade® Complete
Action Packs
are an example of this type of detergent.
Simply put a tablet or packet into the main wash
compartment and then close and latch 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. Alternatively, you may purchase a hard
water test strip from GE. Call 1-800-626-2002 and ask for
part number
WD01X10295
.
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 of 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 to work with automatic
dishwashers.
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Detergent Dispenser
Detergent Cups to Fill
Fill cup to soft line (1/3 full)
Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3 full)
Fill cup to medium hard line
(completely full)
Fill both main wash cup
and pre wash cup
Number
of Grains
Less than 4
4 to 8
8 to 12
Greater
than 12
11
Manual Detergent
Dispenser
