10
29-5953-2
USING THE DISHW
ASHER
Dispensers
Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser is located in the center of
the dishwasher door. It has two compartments. The
main wash compartment is found inside the detergent
dispenser. To open, press the button on the side of the
dispenser. The pre-wash compartment is on the lid of
the
detergent
dispenser.
Use
the
pre-wash
compartment
only when your water is extremely hard or when you
have a heavy soiled load. The pre-wash compartment is
not used when tablet or packet detergents are used.
NOTE:
Do
not
load
large
items
in
the
lower
rack
where
they may block the wash jets from rinsing out the
detergent dispenser.
You may use tablet, packet, 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 the cover. The cover will open during the
wash cycle.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
GE Appliances recommends using detergent in tablet or
packet form. Independent testing has shown this form
of detergent is very effective in the dishwasher.
Finish
®
Quantum
®
Powerball
®
is an example of this type of
detergent. Simply put a tablet or packet into the main wash
compartment
and
close
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 placed in the prewash compartment or 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. Water hardness is
measured
in
grains
per
gallon.
Use
this
information
and
the table above to determine the amount of detergent to
use. You may purchase a hard water test strip from
GE
Appliances.
Call
800.661.1616
and
ask
for
part
number
WG04F04842
.
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 glassware.
Number of
Grains/Gal.
Detergent Cup(s) to Fill
Less
than
4
Fill
cup
to
1/3
full
4
to
8
Fill
cup
to
2/3
full
8
to
12
Fill
cup
completely
full
Greater
than
12
Fill
both
main
wash
cup
and
pre wash cup
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.
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 for automatic
dishwashers.
Detergent
Dispenser
Press
to
Opem
Summary of Contents for GBF655 Series
Page 3: ...29 5953 2 3 WELCOME Notes ...
Page 23: ...29 5953 2 23 BIENVENUE Notes ...
