GE GBT640 Serie Manual Del Propietário página 10

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 heavily soiled load. The pre-wash compartment is
not used when tablet or packet detergents are used.
NOTE: Do not load large items in the lower rack where
they may block the wash jets from rinsing out the
detergent dispenser.
Detergent
Dispenser
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.
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.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
GE Appliances recommends using detergent in tablet or
packet form. Independent testing has shown this form
of detergent is very effective in the dishwasher. Finish
Quantum Powerball
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detergent. Simply put a tablet or packet into the main wash
compartment and close the detergent cup cover. Please
notice that the tablet or packet must be placed in the main
wash compartment of the detergent cup. If the tablet or
packet is placed in the prewash 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.
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 800.661.1616 and ask for part
number WG04F04842.
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is an example of this type of
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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.
Number of
Grains/Gal.
Less than 4
4 to 8
8 to 12
Greater than 12
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.
DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT
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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 for automatic
dishwashers.
Press to
Open
Detergent Cup(s) to Fill
Fill cup to 1/3 full
Fill cup to 2/3 full
Fill cup completely full
Fill both main wash cup and
pre wash cup
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