GE 49-5215 - Manual (Page 7)

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Fill the Dual
Detergent Dispenser
This dispenser has two sections (one covered)
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the following chart as a guide for the amount
of detergent to use.
The Dual Detergent Dispenser is located in­
side the dishwasher door.
Add detergent to cups as recommended below
and swing cover closed on the ALL WASH
CYCLES cup.
WATER HARDNESS
Your local water department or area water softener company can tell you the hardness of your water.
CYCLES
Normal Cycle
SOFT WATER
(0-3 grains hardness)
Use both the main and
extra cups 1 tablespoon
minimum.
MEDIUM
(4-9 grains)
Fill both the main
and extra cups 1/«; lUli
HARD
(10-15 grains)*
Fill both the main and
Short Cycle use main cUp omy i
tablespoon minimum.
rill the main cup
only 1/2 full
Fill the main cup completely
Detergent brands have varying amounts of phos­
phates. Phosphate is a water softening ingredi­
ent in detergents which can help prevent hard
water minerals from forming spots or films on
dishes, glasses, etc. You may need to increase
detergent when the phosphate content is low'
i8.7‘/o or loss) and the water is hard (10 grains
or more). Read the detergent package iabei di­
rectly under the pouring spout, to find the phos-
nhate content.
f M FOR'DXNT; Do not put detergent into the
disjxmser until you're ready to wash dishes.
Fre,sh, dry detergent is necessary for best w'ash-
iiig resulis. KKMEnlHI'lR: Use only detergents
designed for automatic di.shwashi'rs.
* Extremely Hard 115 grains and up). Water softener is
recommended; detergent alone may not he enough. In
extreme conditions, lime may build up over time in the
water valve, causing it to stick open and possibly flood
if a water softener is not used.
.PHOSPHATE
CONTENT