GE 165D3080P049 User Manual

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Air Gap Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning

China, Crystal, Sterling Cycle Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide

Dispenser Cups Door Latch

Energy Saver

Energy-Saving Tips Features

Loading Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Guide

Cycle Selection

Problem Solver

Built-in Model GSD400YK

11 Safety Instructions 3 10

5 Warranty Back Cover

6,7

7 4

4,5

2 4

8,9

4,5

12-14

Repair Service 15 Rinse Agent 6

User Maintenance Instructions 11

Water Temperature 6 Winter Storage 11

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Help us help you..

Before Hsiiigyoiir dishwasher, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include

your phone number): Consumer Affairs

GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model

and serial nninbers.

You’ll find them on a label just inside the dishwasher door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with your dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

if you received a damaged dishwasher...

immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the

dishwasher.

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver (pages

12-14). It lists causes of minor

operating problems that you can correct yourself.

To obtain Hispanic version of this book, call GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

consumer information service.

i^ra obtener ia version en español de éste manual,

llame a GE Answer Center® servicio de información para el consumidor,

teléfono 8(K).626.2()00.

Enemy-saviiffi tips

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions:

e Operate dishwasher only when full. Let dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in a partial load, use RINSE ONLY cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch door when waiting for full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

® If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your ENERGY SAVER no-heat feature that turns the dry'ing heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

® Select cycle that uses least amount of water to remove sol! from load. See pages 4 and 5.

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all lnsirticiioris before using ibis appliance.

I WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

® Use this appliance only, for

its uiiended purpose, as you will find descried in iMs Use and Care Book. ■ '

pixiperly insiaOed and located

in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive

an iRsialladon Ihstractions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by contacting the

service location nearest you. —This appliance must be

connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the

I equipment-grounding terminal

or lead of the appliance.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power=supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a

dishwasher.

® Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s

recommendations.

» L^ad light plastic items so

they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishmsher—they might come

into contact with the heating

unit and be dauiaged;

To mmimlsse the j^ssihllity of ii\jury.

® When loading items to be

washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal, and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to feduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

® Do not touch the heating element during or iitimediately after use.

® Do not operate your dishwsher

unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

® Do not tamper with controls.

® Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

® Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this

appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or

packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

® Keep all washing deiergente

and wetting agents out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe ¿1 warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

"® HYDEO.GENGAS is ;;•:

produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumidate in the water hedter and/or water pipes if hot wateri has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or

move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on all hot water feucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

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How to operate your dishwasher

Door Latch

(Locked)

Cycle Indicator Dial

(Turn to Start)

STEF 1. Load your dishwasher

with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 8 and 9.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the

detergent dispenser. Make sure

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position before adding detergent.

(See pages 6 and 7.)

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See page 6.)

STEP 3. Select Drying Option.

.HEATED DRYING

drying heater on for fast drying.

ENERGY SAVER. Turns the drying heater off to save energy. Dishes dry naturally over a longer

period such as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner,

open the dishwasher door after the c> cie is complete to reduce the drying time.

Use of this option reduces the

electrical energy used by this model approximately 9% for

Normal Cycle.

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STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start dishwasher.

If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle selection hints on next page.)

To obtain the benefits of a complete

cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher.

» For NORMAL WASH cycle:

a= Latch the door. b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to ON position to start the cycle.

® For LIGHT WASH cycle:

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a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to LIGHT WASH position.

c. Latch door to start the cycle.

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DRYING

® For RINSE ONLY cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Select ENERGY SAVER

drying option.

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to RINSE ONLY position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Cycle selection flints '

NORMAL WASH-For most loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware.

LIGHT WASH-For dishes that

have been pre-rinsed before loading. Also, for washing very

lightly soiled dishes with soils that

have not dried on. RINSE ONLY—For rinsing partial

loads which will be washed later.

Do not use detergent.

What happens in each cycle

® Itbu’ll hear occasional clicking

sounds:

—Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

Water Use Wash Cycles

NORMAL WASH 10.7 56*

LIGHT WASH 8.9 51

RINSE ONLY 5.1 15

^DRYING HEAT-ON: Add 28 minutes.

Gallons

(approx.)

Cycle Time

Wash

(approx, minutes)

® The motor stops during drying.

® Water vapor comes through the

vent by the door latch during drvinff and when water is beine

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pumped out.

Cycle Sequence

Wash/

Rinse

Main Wash

Rinse Rinse

Rinse

Rinse Rinse

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Rinse

Rinsp.

Good dishwashing starts

with HOT water.

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water

of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the

water in the wash cycle. 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.

How to test water temperature: Check the water temperature inside your dishwasher with a

candv or meat thermometer

Let the dishwasher run through

one fill and pump out cycle, then let the dishwasher fill with water the second time.

When you hear the water stop filling, unlatch the door and slowly

Measure the temperature of the water in the bottom of the tub this way:

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time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

To improve washability if the water

is less than 120°F and you cannot

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longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

Help prevent spotting with a rinse agent.

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

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agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

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

If you can’t find any rinse agent,

write: BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, !NC. (“JET DRY”)

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How to choose and use the right detei^ent.

First, use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause oversudsing.

Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphate helps prevent hard-water materials from forming spots ÜI film On your dishes, li your water is hard (7 grains or

more), your detergent has to work harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work

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low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent with hard water.

Your water department can tell

you how hard your water is. So can your county extension agent. Or your area’s water softener company. Just call and ask them how many “grains” of hardness is in your water.

How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water

“hard” or “soft”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

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Rem*ove the silverware basket and place a candy or meat thermometer

in the water towards the middle of

the tub. If the temperature is less than 120°F, you will not get good washing results. Higher water

te.mperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents.

Helpful hints: If outside

lemoeratures are unusuallv 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

nor 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 youVe recently done laundry or run hot water for

Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called

“etching.” An outside layer of glass is etched away! But why take a chance when it’s easy to find out the haruuess oi your water.

Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink isn’t a good place to sioic oeicigem. iuo muen moisture. Don’t put powder

detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes, either.

(It won’t be fresh OR dry.)

If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it away. It won’t wash well. Old detergent often won’t

dissolve. If you use a liquid dishwasher

detergent, these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as they age or come m contact with water.

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You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of

your dishwasher. Two, because

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See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before

adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly.)

How to prepare

the dishes for washing.

If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much

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Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of

normal food soils is not necessary. With common sense and a little practice you’ll soon know what foods to remove. Here are some guidelines:

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toothpicks and other hard solids. It is also best to remove hard shelled vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy

vegetables and crusts. Remove

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grease.

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food. Your dishwasher has a built-in soft food disposer that pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them away. It can handle small amounts of

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more difficult to wash and may require additional preparation for good results. Remember to use your RINSE ONLY cycle for small

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not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes. You may also want to consider removing foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,

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foods that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long period of time.

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Detergeoi Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

SOFT WATER

(0-3 grains hardness) CYCLES NORMAL WASH cycle

LIGHT WASH cycle 1 Tablespoon

RINSE ONLY cycle

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How to load your dishwasher

How to load the TOP RACK

This is a random mixed load, the most common type you

will have.

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the

center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items in the upper rack.

WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.

Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be careful not to let portions of items such as knives, skewers or oot handles extend through the bottom rack or the silverware basket.

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place for

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items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the Calrod® heating unit.

Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Be sure the force of water and determent can reach soiled surfaces.

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How to load the BOTTOM RACK

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters,

pots and bowls along the sides, in comers or in the

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Put flatware in the removable silverware basket with

handles up to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers, are not recommended for

automatic dishwashing. If placed in the dishwasher, they should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with the

silverware on top.

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUS T be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. Shallow items may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water.

Take out anything that might fall or extend through the bottom of the silverware basket.

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YES Milk Glass may yellow.

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Antique, meial-trimmed,

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Antique, metahlrimmed or hand-painted patterns fade.

Gold leaf will discolor,.

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Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wol'pads,'

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer.- Or'test wash one piece daily fb.f at least a monte.'Compare with tee. rest of the. set. , - . '•

Load securely to prevent movemeiii ; Check rnamtiaciumr’s snstnictiqns ter your destai.

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and discoloration of staining of dishwasher may result.

Iron will rast.

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Pewter tarnishes.

Don’t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel.

Contact between metals can

damage silver. Don’t use copper utensils in

the same load. Silver may get a brown film.

Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives can loosen.

If-ii doesh’i say DISKWASKER SAFE; testone piece' before dishyrashing an entire set. Wash in top rack only.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if left on. ; "

Rinse if not washing hiimediately. Salty or acid feeds can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove black spots. Place in back section of silverw'are basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

YES After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with

vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

NO Tin can rast.

NO i Wood can warp, crack or lose

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Add dishes any time doriiig the RINSE ONLY cycle. With other

wash cycles, you can add dishes

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However, openiog the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power. So i-ry to load everything at the begioniog.

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

i. Push the door latch to the left.

Wishing will stop.

2. vVait a few seconds until the water calms. Then open the door.

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right. When the door is locked, washing will continue.

Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control pane! witii a

lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

Clean the outside with a good

appliance polish wax. The outside

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scratch. So use no scouring pads,

or harsh or gritty cleaners. Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available from GE and Hotpoint Appliance

Parts Marts.

The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should ever need

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powder. Scouring pads and harsh

cleaners can mar the finish.

Beilt-iii disliwasliers often use ail air gap. Keep It dean

An air gap is a plumbing device, it protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. And you may not evcii have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps.

If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. THE AIR GAP IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVEP^D IN YOUR WAPJCANT Y.

The air gap is easy to clean. With

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dishwasher, then lift off the chrome

cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any build-up of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

Not using your disliwaslier in winter? Protect against freezlnge

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated location during the winter months, have a service technician take the following steps to prevent the machine from freezing:

® Remove fuses or trip circuit breakers to remove electric power from the dishwasher.

® Turn off water to dishwasher. Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve and drain.

® Remove water valve from the

plastic outlet to remove water. Replace water valve and water line.

® Remove plug in bottom of rubber boot and drain completely. Replace the plug.

Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.

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Questions? Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM DISHWASHER

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UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES

AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY i A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit bfeafer. Remoye any other appliances from ilie circuit.

Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from the rack, water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 6.) Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into the

bottom rack. Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F. (To test, see page 6.)

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher.

Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower

than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Plugged air gap. (See page 11.) Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)

Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove

mnrlfs with a mild abrasive cleanser.

DETERGENT LEFT

IN DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP

WONT LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking detergent cup.

The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items. It you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away.

The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand. Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to close and latch properly.

If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not

advance to OFF by itself.

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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND

FLATWARE

Spotting can be caused by all these things: ® Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)

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• Overloading the dishwasher. ® Improper loading. (Seepages 8 and 9.) ® Old or damp powder detergent. » Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)

® Too little detergent. (See page 7.)

Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help reduce filming.

To remove siobborH spots and film from glasswaret

1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. .

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Select NORMAL WASH cycle.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) of white vinegar into the bottom

of the dishwasher.

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6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If Vinegar nnSc dOeSn’i work; Repeat aS abOVc, eXCept USc 1/4 CUp (60uil) Of CitnC

acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours

doesn’t, call GE Factory Service.) Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home

water softener,

If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching!’

It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.

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a solution of Ì/2 cup

bleach and 3 cups warm water.

An overall yellow or brown filhi on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.

Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.

Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

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PROBLEM CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china i

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WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

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SUDS IN THE TUB

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

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Always use the top rack for delicate items.

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a dram problem. Clean the air

gap, if you have one. (See page 11.) Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? \ou may need a plumber. If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not clogged.

Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.

To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.

Repeat if necessary.

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If you need more help.. .call, toll free: GE Answer Center®

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consumer information service

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serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive

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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dishwasher that

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teach you how to use the product. Read your Use and Care material.

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If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

This warranty is extended to

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succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 46 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care® servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE® SERVICE.

® Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

® Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

® Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

® Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God. WARRANTOR IS A/OT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may nOl apply lO you. I ms warraniy gives you speomo leycil nyiiis, cuiu you may aiou nave umei I lymo vviiiuii vasy 11 will oiaiw iw oicuw.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 165D3080P049

Pub No. 49-5402

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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GE 165D3080P049 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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How to choose and use the right detei^ent.

Detergeoi Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

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