GE GSD1230, Use & Care Manual

The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes 
quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting 
and makes drying faster, too.

For best dishwashing performance, use of a rinse 
agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. 
Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser. 
Unscrew the cap.  
Add liquid rinse agent
until it just reaches the
bottom of lip inside the
dispenser opening.
Replace cap. The
dispenser automatically
releases rinse agent into
final rinse water.

You may check to see if you need to add rinse agent by
removing the fill cap and looking into the container.
You may also check the rinse agent, on some models,
by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or 3 times.
If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap,
you have enough. If the center area remains clear add
rinse agent.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
approximately 4

1

⁄

2

ounces. This should last about 

3 months. Fill as needed.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse 
agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the
dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
(‘‘JET-DRY’’)
Corporate Centre 1
55 Federal Road
P.O. Box 1991
Danbury, CT 06813-1991

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying,
the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F.

Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water

How to Use a Rinse Agent

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How to Test Water Temperature

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat
thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest 
the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and 
let the water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is
below 120°F., adjust your water heater.

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually
low, or if your water travels a long distance from water
heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water
heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water
for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn
on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run
until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If
you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater time to recover before
operating the dishwasher.

To improve washability if the water is less than 
120°F. and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select
a longer cycle or the TEMP BOOST option and fill
both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.