GE GSD500, Use And Care Manual

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER
NOTE: If dishwasher drains into a food waste
disposal, operate the disposal until it is empty
before starting dishwasher.
Step 1.
Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)
Step 2.
Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at the OFF
position and the door is unlatched. Add detergent
to the detergent dispenser. (See Detergent Guide.)
Use a rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.
(See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)
Step 3.
Latch the door.
Step
Select the desired wash cycle.
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HEAVY WASH—For items such pots, pans and
casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday
dishes
be included. This cycle will heavily
soiled dishes cleaner than the normal cycle. It
not remove burned-on foods.
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NORMAL WASH—For most loads everyday
dishes, glasses cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.
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SHORT WASH—For most loads of everyday
dishes (loads consisting mostly of glasses) with
medium
that have not dried on. This cycle
allow you to quickly wash these loads.
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RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which
will washed use detergent. HEATED
DRY ON
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Step 5.
the desired Drying Options.
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HEATED DRY ON—Turns the drying heater on
for fast drying. When selected, the cycle time
be extended for
minutes.
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HEATED DRY OFF—Shuts the heating unit,
thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes
longer but saves energy. You can open the door after
the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.
Step 6.
the Cycle Indicator Dial to selected wash cycle.
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Turning the to the selected wash cycle will
begin the cycle immediately. To the benefits
of a complete cycle, be careful that you not turn
the dial any farther than is necessary to start the
dishwasher. There is time
between start-up
and water fill so you will not hear any wash action
right away.
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