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Dispensers  
Detergent Dispenser  
The detergent dispenser is located in the center of  
the dishwasher door. It has two compartments. The  
main wash compartment is found inside the detergent  
dispenser. To open, press the button on the side of the  
dispenser. The pre-wash compartment is on the lid of  
the detergent dispenser. Use the pre-wash compartment  
only when your water is extremely hard or when you  
have a heavy soiled load. The pre-wash compartment is  
not used when tablet or packet detergents are used.  
If you choose to use detergent in powder, liquid or gel  
form, the amount of detergent you use will be determined  
by the hardness of your water, the temperature of your  
water, and the food soil load inside the dishwasher.  
Contact your water company to get information about the  
hardness of the water in your area. Water hardness is  
measured in grains per gallon. Use this information and  
the table above to determine the amount of detergent to  
use. You may purchase a hard water test strip from  
GE Appliances. Call 877-959-8688 and ask for part  
number WD01X10295. In Canada, call 800-661-1616.  
NOTE: Do not block detergent dispenser with large or  
tall dishware.  
Main  
Wash  
Detergent  
Dispenser  
Pre-Wash  
You may use tablet, packet, powder, liquid or gel automatic  
dishwasher detergent. Make sure you use only detergents  
specifically labeled for use in automatic dishwashers. Never  
use liquid hand dish detergent in an automatic dishwasher.  
Sudsing and poor wash performance will result with the use  
of improper detergents.  
Rinse Agent  
Push/Slide  
to Close  
Use the table as a starting point and then adjust the  
amount of detergent you use. Use just enough to get  
good wash performance. Using just the right amount of  
detergent will provide great wash performance without  
wasting detergent or etching glassware.  
Detergents should be stored in a dry location and in their  
original container to prevent loss of effectiveness. Place  
detergent in the cup just prior to starting the dishwasher  
and then close the cover. The cover will open during the  
wash cycle.  
Number of  
Detergent Cup(s) to Fill  
Grains/Gal.  
Filling the Detergent Dispenser  
Less than 4  
4 to 8  
Fill cup to 1/3 full  
Fill cup to 2/3 full  
GE Appliances recommends using high quality detergent  
in tablet or packet form. Independent testing has shown  
this form of detergent is very effective in the dishwasher.  
Cascade® Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or Finish® Quantum®  
Powerball® are examples of this type of detergent.  
However, some single dose detergents are not designed for  
shorter cycles. If you experience wash-out issues with these  
8 to 12  
Fill cup completely full  
Greater than 12  
Fill both main wash cup and  
pre-wash cup  
Using too much detergent with very soft and/or very  
hot water may cause a condition called etching on your  
glassware. Etching is a permanent cloudiness in your  
glassware. This condition is irreversible. However, using  
too little detergent will cause poor wash performance.  
Rinsing cycles - DO NOT use detergents. (These cycles  
are designed for rinsing dishes only, not soil removal.)  
Washing cycles less than 60 minutes (not including  
additional dry or wash options) - Put a tablet or  
packet into the pre-wash compartment of the detergent  
cup, or in the bottom of the dishwasher. (These cycles  
are designed to be shorter which could result in bad  
detergent wash-out if the detergent is placed in the  
main wash compartment of the detergent cup. Wash  
performance will be diminished as a result.)  
DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT  
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.  
Washing cycles 60 minutes or longer (not including  
additional dry or wash options) - Put a tablet or packet  
into the main wash compartment of the detergent cup and  
close the detergent cup cover. (These cycles are designed  
for tougher soils and will likely have more fills/drains than  
the shorter cycles. If the tablet or packet is placed in the  
pre-wash compartment or tossed in the bottom of the  
dishwasher, the detergent will be flushed down the drain  
in a very short period of time and will thus be wasted.  
Wash performance will be very poor as a result.)  
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 for automatic dishwashers.  
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