GE GSC580, Use And Care Manual

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HOW TO USE THE
Before operating your dishwasher the first time...
the Faucet Adapter. The special faucet adapter
supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to the
sink faucet before you can use your dishwasher.
The faucet adapter is designed to fit standard spouts
having internal or external threads. You will find the
adapter and two washers in the “Faucet Adapter”
packet in your dishwasher.
To install faucet adapter, first remove
the old aerator or trim ring on your faucet spout.
If faucet has internal threads:
Insert both washers into the
faucet adapter and attach it
to the faucet spout.
If the faucet adapter threads
do not match your faucet spout,
your
hardware or plumbing
supply store normally has additional fittings to
adapt your faucet spout to the special faucet adapter.
If faucet has external threads:
NOTE: A sink spray attachment hose can burst
if it
Insert the thinner of the two
is installed on the same sink with your
washers into the faucet adapter
We suggest that you disconnect the sink spray
and attach it to the faucet spout.
attachment if your sink has one and plug the hole.
How to connect the Unicouple
1. Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from
storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher
and attach it to the faucet adapter.
2. Attach the Unicouple
faucet adapter by
depressing collar
at the top of the
connector. When
Unicouple is all
the way up onto
the adapter, release
the collar. It will then
snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place.
The small hose carries water from
the faucet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries
drain water to the sink. Be sure Unicouple is
pointing toward the sink
drain opening and
the sink drain is open for water that will drain from
your dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a
disposer, operate the disposer until it is completely
empty before starting the dishwasher.
3. Turn hot water fully on before starting the dishwasher.
How to use the nozzle
The is
part of the Unicouple connector.
Operate the nozzle by depressing
the pressure release button on the
front of the Unicouple connector.
You will find the
nozzle useful for several reasons.
For example:
●
It allows you to flush the
cold water out of the hot
water
so that you can better
regulate your water temperature.
●
It allows you to test the
temperature of the water
starting your dishwasher.
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