GE CDT 725-765 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Getting started!
Select Options
The light by the selected button will be lit to indicate which Option has been selected.
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Normal Temp
(on some models)
This option is for normally soiled dishes, optimizes wash performance while conserving energy.
Wash Temp
Boost or
Boost Temp
This option increases the temperature to help clean heavily soiled dishes and will increase the cycle time by
20 to 50 minutes. Option may be turned On or Off during the wash cycle. This option will also improve dry
performance on the Normal cycle.
Wash Temp
Sani or
Sanitize
Temp
This option raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware but may increase cycle
time by 60 minutes. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
NOTE
:
This option is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the
main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be
achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the Sanitized or Cycle Sanitized light will
not illuminate at the end of the cycle. Utilizing this option will modify the cycle to meet the requirements of
Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.
NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
Heated or
Power Dry
Off
Shuts off the drying option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door to speed
drying.
Heated or
Power Dry
On
Turns on the option for faster drying. This option may add up to 65 minutes to the cycle time. On models
with the hidden heater feature, this option boosts the temperature of the dishwasher during the final rinse
portion of the cycle then utilizes a fan to circulate air to dry the dishes. This very efficient fan may run for an
additional 90 minutes after the cycle is complete to maximize drying performance. Fan operation will end if
the door is opened during this 90 minute period.
This
option is not available with the Rinse cycle.
Steam
(Prewash)
(on some models)
For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to starting
the cycle. The Steam option adds up to 30 minutes to the cycle time. This option is available with Heavy ,
AutoSense , and Normal cycles.
Pre Soak
(on some models)
Use this option to improve wash performance with heavy or dried-on soils. This option is available on Heavy ,
AutoSense , and Normal cycles and may add up to 30 minutes to the cycle time.
Wash Zones
(on some models)
Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack. This will shorten the
cycle time and conserve energy. This option should be used when dishes are placed in only one rack.
Bottle Wash
(on some models)
This option increases the time that the bottle jets are on and may add up to 23 minutes to the cycle time.
Use this to wash difficult to clean, dishwasher safe baby bottles, sport bottles, tall coffee cups, etc. See use
recommendations in the Loading the dishwasher section .
Delay Hours
Delays the start of a wash cycle up to 8 to 12 hours depending on model. Press Delay Hours , to select the
number of hours, then press Start one time and close door to begin countdown. The cycle will start once
allotted time has expired.
Control Lock
You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controls after you
have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot accidentally start the dishwasher
by pressing buttons with this option selected.
To LOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the 1 or 2 buttons indicated on
the controls for 3 seconds. On some models, it will be the Heated Dry , another the Steam and Wash Temp
buttons, and another model is the Pre-Soak and Bottle Wash buttons. The Control Lock light will turn on to
indicate the control is locked.
To UNLOCK the dishwasher control , depending on the model, press and hold the 1 or 2 buttons indicated on
the controls for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.