GE PDWT580VSS Use and Care Manual - Page 10

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. Use Cascade® Rinse Aid™ Rinse Agent Cascade® Rinse Aid™ rinse agent improves drying, removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Filling the Dispenser Rinse Aid Setting The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill. 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open. 2 Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out. 3 Add rinse agent until the indicator window is full. 4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth. Indicator window Dispenser cap 5 Replace the dispenser cap. The amount of rinse agent released into the final rinse can be adjusted. The factory setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If there is foaming, use a lower setting. To adjust the setting: Remove the dispenser cap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent dispensed. Rinse agent adjuster Troubleshooting Tips Dish Preparation Prior to Loading ■ No prerinsing of normal food soil is required. ■ Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds. ■ Remove large quantities of any remaining food. ■ Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and excessive amounts of grease or oil. Consumer Support Forget to Add a Dish? A forgotten dish can be added any time, however, for best wash performance it is recommended to add a dish prior to the opening of the detergetnt cup. 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 and dishwasher will start in 5 seconds. 10