GE Monogram ZBD3500 - Manual (Page 11)

Detergents Use only detergent specifically made for use in
dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the
dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on
whether your water is hard or soft. With hard
water, you need extra detergent. With soft
water, you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by
contacting your water department and asking
how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains
is extremely hard water. A water softener is
recommended. Without it, lime can build up
in the water valve, which could stick while open
and cause flooding. Too much detergent with
soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of
glassware, called etching.
You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the
inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles
require detergent in the main cup. Wash cycles
with two washes will also use the open cup. When
using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs,
simply place one tab in the main cup and close.
Be sure the control panel lights are not lit
before adding detergent. Otherwise, the
detergent cup will not close and latch properly.
Add detergent then close the main cup.
NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has
been closed, simply turn the detergent cup
handle counter-clockwise until it releases.
A snapping sound may be heard.
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Open Cup
Main Cup