GE 49-5301-1 - Manual (Page 8)

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Determent Disoenser
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Your local water department or area water softener company can tell you the hardness of your water.
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Normal Cycle
Short Cycle
Use both the main and
extra cups 1 tablespoon
minimum.
Use main cup only 1
tablespoon minimum.
Fill both the main
and extra cups 1/2 full
Fill the main cup
only 1/2 full
Fill both the main and
extra cups completely
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
w^ater minerals from, form.ing spots or film.s on
dishes, glasses, etc. You m.ay need to increase
detergent when the phosphate content is low
(8.7% or less) and the water is hard (10 grains
or more). Read the detergent package label di­
rectly under the pouring spout, to find the phos­
phate content.
* Extremely Hard (15 grains and up). Water softener is
recommended: detergent alone may not be 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.
IMPORTANT: Do not put detergent into the
dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.
Fresh, dry detergent is necessary for best wash­
ing results. REMEMBER: Use only detergents
designed for automatic dishwashers.