GE 165D3080P049 User Manual

Contents

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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

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2

11 Safety Instructions 3
10

5 Warranty Back Cover

6,7

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4

4,5

2
4

8,9

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4,5

5

12-14

Repair Service 15
Rinse Agent 6

User Maintenance Instructions 11

Water Temperature 6
Winter Storage 11

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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.

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español de éste manual,

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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.

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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. ■ '

© Tills dishwasher must be

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.

© Use only powder or liquid

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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INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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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

Rinse

Rinse

Main
Wash

Main
Wash

Rinse Rinse

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.

For best dishwashing

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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:
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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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place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has a chance to dry and become

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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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Note: The foods mentioned above

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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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lime can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.
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MEDIUM WATER
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Main Cup 1 Open Cup

Half Full . . Half Full Completely .

HARD WATER
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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,

.hand-painted or over-tiie-glaze

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Antique, metahlrimmed or
hand-painted patterns fade.

Gold leaf will discolor,.

Special lììslriìicilcìiìs

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

I its finish with any type w'ashing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

CLOUDINESS ON
GLASS'^ARE

YELLOW OR BROWN

FILM

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

SMALL AMOUNT OF

WATER STANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB

WATER WONT PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

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sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into
the dishwasher.

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®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

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If Need Service

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on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

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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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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER

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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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defect.

® Service trips to your home to

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

If you then have any questions

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please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or caii, toii free:

GE Answer Center®

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consumer information service

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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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