GE GDF520 Series User Manual

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Thede!ergent dispenserislocated inthe center of
0_ thedishwasherdoor. It hastwo compartments.The
mainwash compartment is found insidethe detergent
dispenser.Toopen,pressthe blue button on the side of
thedispenser.The pre-washcompartment is onthe lid of
thedetergent dispenser.Usethe pre-washcompartment
onlywhenyour water isextremelyhard or when you have
a heavysoiled load.
NOTE:Donot block detergentdispenserwith large or tall
utensils.
Detergent
Dispenser
Youmayusetablet,powder,liquidorgelautomatic
dishwasherdetergent.Makesureyouuseonlydetergents
specificallylabeledforuseinautomaticdishwashers.Never
useliquidhanddishdetergentinanautomaticdishwasher.
Sudsingand poorwashperformancewillresultwiththe useof
improperdetergents.
Detergentsshouldbestoredina dry locationand intheir
originalcontainerto preventlossof effectiveness.Place
detergentinthecupjust priorto startingthedishwasherand
thenclosethe cover.Thecoverwill openduringthe wash
cycle.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
GErecommends usingdetergent intablet or pocket form.
independent testing has shown this formofdetergent isvery
effectiveinthe dishwasher.Cascade®All-in-1 ActionPacsTM
areanexampleofthistypeof detergent.Simplyput atablet
or packetintothe mainwashcompartmentandslideto
closethedetergentcupcover.Pleasenoticethatthetabletor
packetmust beplacedinthe mainwashcompartmentof the
detergentcup.ifthetabletor packetistossedinthe bottomof
thedishwasher,the detergentwill beflusheddownthe drain
ina veryshortperiodof timeandwillthusbewasted.Wash
performancewillbeverypooras a result.
tfyou chooseto usedetergentin powder,liquidorgelform,
theamountof detergentyou usewillbedeterminedbythe
hardnessofyourwater,the temperatureof yourwater,and
thefood soilloadinsidethe dishwasher.Contactyourwater
companyto get informationaboutthe hardnessof the water
inyourarea.Waterhardnessismeasuredingrainspergallon.
Usethis informationandthe tableaboveto determinethe
amountofdetergenttouse.Youmay purchasea hardwater
teststripfrom GE.Call1-877-959-8688andaskfor part
numberWDOIX10295.tnCanada,call 1-800-661-1616
Number of
Grains/Gel. Detergent Cups to Fill
Lessthan 4 Fillcup to 1/3 full
/4to 8 Fillcup to 2/3 full
8 to 12 Fillcup completely full
Greater than 12 Fillboth main wash cup and pre
wash cup
Main
Wash
Pre-Wash
\
Push/Slide /
to Close _ /
Rinse Agent
Usingtoomuchdetergentwithverysoftand/orvery
hotwatermaycausea conditioncalledetchingonyour
glassware.Etchingisa permanentcloudinessinyour
glassware.Thisconditionisirreversible.However,usingtoo
littledetergentwillcausepoorwashperformance.
Usethetableas a startingpointandthen adjustthe amount
ofdetergentyouuse.Usejustenoughto getgoodwash
performance.Usingjust theright amountof detergentwill
providegreatwashperformancewithout wastingdetergent
oretchingofglassware.
DO NOTUSEHAND DISHDETERGENT
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NOTE:Usinga detergent that isnot specificallydesigned
fordishwasherswill causethedishwashertofill withsuds.
Duringoperation,thesesudswill spillout ofthedishwasher
vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.
Becausesomanydetergentcontainerslookalike,storethe
dishwasherdetergentina separatespacefrom allother
cleaners.Showanyonewhomayusethedishwasherthe
correctdetergentandwhereit isstored.
Whiletherewillbenolastingdamageto the dishwasher,your
disheswillnot get cleanusinga dishwashingdetergentthat is
notformulatedto workwithautomaticdishwashers.

GE GDF520 Series Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	GDF520 Series
Category	Dishwasher
Language	English