Hotpoint HLD4040NSA Owners Manual - Page 9

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. ge.com Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade® and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don't put powder detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soft water, you need less detergent. Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware called etching. Use the information in the table below as a guideline to determine the amount of automatic dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser. Medium Soft Soft Medium Hard Extremely Hard For heavily-soiled loads, use the Pots and Pans or Heavy Wash cycle and add a little extra detergent. DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT Number of Grains Less than 4 4 to 8 8 to 12 Greater than 12 Detergent Cups to Fill Fill cup to first line Fill cup to second line Fill main wash cup Fill both Main Wash and Pre Wash cup 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 to work with dishwashers. Forget to Add a Dish? A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash. 1 Squeeze the door latch to release the door. 2 Do not open the door until the water spray action stops. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher. 3 Add forgotten dishes. 4 Close the door. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9