GE GDF510PGDBB - Manual (Page 5)

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Select Options (Continued)
Steam For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to
(Prewash) starting the cycle. The Steam option adds approximately 30 minutes to the cycle time. This option is
(on some models) available with Heavy, Auto Sense, and Normal cycles.
Wash Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack. This will
Zones shorten the cycle time and conserve energy. This option can be used when there is only half a
(on some models) load of dishes.
Delay Delays the start of a wash cycle up to 8 to 12 hours depending on model. Press Delay Hours, to select
Hours the number of hours, then press Start one time to begin countdown. The cycle will start once allotted time
(on some models) has expired.
Control You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controls
Lock after you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot accidentally
start the dishwasher by pressing pads with this option selected.
To LOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Heated Dry pad for 3 seconds or
press and hold the Steam and Wash Temp pads at the same time for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light will turn
on to indicate the control is locked.
To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Heated Dry pad for 3 second
or press and hold the Steam and Wash Temp pads at the same time for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light
will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.
Energy When connected to a smart meter and your electric company, the dishwasher will automatically delay starting
Smart a cycle during the more expensive peak demand times, and run when demand is low. However, you can override
the delay settings and use the dishwasher as needed. Learn more about Energy Smart under the Using the
Dishwasher section.
Start Dishwasher
Start Door can be open to select the desired options. Press the Start pad and close the door within 10 seconds
to start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. The wash cycle will begin shortly after closing
the door. If the door is open, the illuminated lights will turn off if a pad is not pressed within two minutes.
To activate the display, close and open the door or press any pad.
Interrupt To interrupt or pause a dish cycle, slowly open the door. Opening the door will cause the wash cycle to
or Pause pause. The dishwasher will beep every minute to remind you to close the door. To restart or resume
the cycle, press Start, and close the door.
Cancel To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start pad for 3 seconds and close door. The dishwasher will drain,
emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will turn OFF.
Cycle Completion
Sanitized Displayed at the end of the cycle when Wash Temp Sani (Sanitize) has been selected and the dishwasher
has met the requirements for sanitization. See Wash Temp Sani, for complete option description.
Opening the door or pressing any key while the door is closed will turn off the light.
Clean Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are clean. Opening
the door or pressing any key while the door is closed will turn the light off.
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