GE 165D4700P390 User Manual

Stainless Steel

Tub Dishwashers

Owner’s Manual

Dishwashers

165D4700P390 49-55066 08-09 JR

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________
Serial # __________________

You can find them on the tub wall
just inside the door.

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Control Panel and Settings . . . . . . . . 6–8

Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16

Recommended Dishwasher

Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . .10–13

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . 18–20

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com.

■ Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Use care
before handling.

■ Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed
for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fill with
suds.

■ If your dishwasher is connected to a
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.

■ On dishwashers with electronic
controls, if you choose to turn the wall
switch off between wash cycles, allow
5–10 seconds after turning the switch on before
touching START/RESET to allow the control to
reboot.

■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may result.

■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children.

■ Load light, plastic items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom
of the dishwasher—they might come into
contact with the heating element and be
damaged.

■ Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.

■ Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded.

■ Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.

■ To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
We recommend having a qualified technician
service your appliance.

WARNING!

CAUTION: To prevent minor injury or property damage

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used
for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built­up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.

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SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA

¡ADVERTENCIA!

Bajo ciertas condiciones, puede producirse gas de hidrógeno en un calentador de agua que no se ha usado
durante dos semanas o más. EL GAS DE HIDRÓGENO ES EXPLOSIVO.

Si el agua caliente no se ha utilizado por dos semanas o más, evite la posibilidad de daños o lesiones
abriendo todos los grifos de agua caliente y dejándolas correr durante varios minutos. Haga esto antes
de utilizar cualquier aparato eléctrico que se encuentre conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Este simple
procedimiento permitirá que se libere cualquier clase de acumulación de gas de hidrógeno. Ya que el gas
es inflamable, no fume o utilice una llama abierta o un aparato durante este proceso.

INSTALACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOS

Este lavaplatos debe instalarse de manera adecuada y ubicarse de acuerdo con las Instrucciones de
Instalación antes de comenzar el uso. Si usted no ha recibido una página de Instrucciones de instalación
con su lavaplatos, puede obtener una visitando nuestro sitio Web en GEAppliances.com.

■ Conecte el lavaplatos/aparato a un sistema
de cableado permanente con conexión a tierra
o debe utilizarse un conductor de conexión a tierra
del equipamiento con los conductores de circuito,
y debe conectarse a la terminal de conexión
a tierra o conductor del aparato.

■ Una conexión inadecuada del conductor de
conexión a tierra de equipo puede provocar
un riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Consulte a un
electricista calificado o representante de servicio
técnico si tiene dudas sobre la correcta conexión
a tierra del aparato.

■ Elimine los aparatos que no va a utilizar más y el
material de empaque o envío como corresponde.

■ No intente reparar o cambiar ninguna pieza de
su lavaplatos a menos que esté específicamente
recomendado en este manual. Cualquier otro
servicio debe realizarlo un técnico calificado.

■ Para minimizar la posibilidad de una descarga
eléctrica, desconecte este aparato de la fuente
de energía antes de realizar cualquier clase de
mantenimiento.

NOTA: Apagar el lavaplatos no desconecta el
aparato del suministro de energía. Recomendamos
que un técnico calificado realice el servicio técnico
de su aparato.

■ Los elementos lavados en el modo anti-bacterial,
si se encuentra disponible, pueden quedar
calientes al tacto. Tenga cuidado antes de
tocarlos.

■ Utilizar un detergente no
diseñado específicamente
para lavaplatos provocará
que el aparato se llene
de espuma.

■ Si su lavaplatos se encuentra conectado
a un interruptor de pared, verifique que
el interruptor se encuentre encendido
antes del uso.

■ En lavaplatos con controles electrónicos, si usted
elije apagar el interruptor de pared entre ciclos
de lavado, deje pasar 5-10 segundos después de
encender el interruptor antes de presionar
START/RESET para permitir que el control se inicie.

■ Elementos no aptos para lavaplatos: No lave
elementos como filtros de limpiadores de aire
electrónicos, filtros de hornos y pinceles de pintura
en su lavaplatos. Pueden producirse daños en el
lavaplatos y decoloración o manchas en el
aparato.

■ Se requiere una supervisión estricta cuando
cualquier aparato es utilizado por niños o en
su cercanía.

■ Cargue elementos livianos y plásticos de modo
que no se desplacen y caigan al fondo del
lavaplatos, ya que pueden entrar en contacto con
el elemento calentador y dañarse.

PRECAUCIÓN: Para evitar lesiones menores y daños a la propiedad

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR—
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¡ADVERTENCIA!

Para su seguridad, debe cumplirse con la información de este manual a fin de minimizar
el riesgo de incendio o explosión, descarga eléctrica o para prevenir daños a la propiedad,
lesiones personales o la muerte.

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WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…
even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are
getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow
the instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher

Take off the door of the washing compartment or
remove the door latch (as shown).

Screw

(on some
models)

■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.

■ Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade

®

and Cascade®Complete Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents, and Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse
agents have been approved for use in all GE
dishwashers.

■ On models with the SmartDispense

™ system,

do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic
dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing
detergent containing enzymes as this could
cause the detergents to congeal and lead to
blockage of the SmartDispenseTMsystem.

■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.

■ Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.

■ Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.

■ Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.

■ Do not operate your dishwasher 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.

■ Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.

■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the door
latch.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

■ Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this
appliance or any discarded appliance.

WARNING!

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING—
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR—
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ELIMINACIÓN CORRECTA DEL LAVAPLATOS

Un lavaplatos desechado o abandonado resulta
peligroso…aún si quedará en un lugar por “sólo
unos días”. Si va a desechar su viejo lavaplatos,
siga las siguientes instrucciones para prevenir
accidentes.

Antes de desechar su viejo lavaplatos:

■ Quite la puerta del compartimento de lavado
o saque la traba de la puerta (como puede
verse).

¡ADVERTENCIA! RIESGO DE ENCIERRO PARA NIÑOS

Tornillo

(en algunos
modelos)

■ Use este aparato sólo con el objetivo para el que
fue creado, como se describe en este Manual del
Propietario.

■ Utilice sólo detergentes en polvo, líquido o tabletas
o agentes de enjuague recomendados para uso
en lavaplatos y manténgalos alejados del alcance
de los niños. Los detergentes para lavaplatos
automáticos Cascade

®

y Cascade®Complete,

y los agentes de enjuague Cascade Crystal Clear

®

han sido aprobados para el uso en todos los
lavaplatos GE.

■

En modelos con el sistema SmartDispense™,no
mezcle detergentes para lavaplatos automáticos
a base de blanqueador con detergentes para
lavaplatos que contengan enzimas porque los
detergentes pueden solidificarse y provocar
bloqueos en el sistema SmartDispense™.

■ Cargue cuchillos filosos con los mangos hacia arriba
para reducir el riesgo de una lesión personal.

■ No lave elementos plásticos a menos que estén
marcados como aptos para lavaplatos o
equivalente. En el caso de elementos plásticos
que no estén marcados así, verifique las
recomendaciones del fabricante.

■ No toque el elemento calentador durante el uso
o inmediatamente después de finalizar el uso.

■ No haga funcionar el lavaplatos a menos que todos
los paneles del recinto se encuentren en su lugar.

■ No altere o modifique los controles.

■ No maltrate, ni se siente o se pare sobre la puerta

o bandejas de los platos del lavaplatos.

■ No permita que los niños jueguen alrededor del
lavaplatos cuando abra o cierre la puerta debido
a la posibilidad de pellizcar sus dedos con la puerta.

■ No deseche el lavaplatos sin antes quitar la puerta
del compartimento de lavado o la traba de la
puerta.

■ No almacene o use materiales combustibles,
gasolina u otros vapores o líquidos inflamables
cerca de este o cualquier otro aparato.

■ No permita que los niños jueguen sobre, con
o dentro de este o cualquier otro aparato
desechado.

¡ADVERTENCIA!

Cuando use su lavaplatos, siga precauciones básicas
de seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes:

LEA Y SIGA ESTA INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD CUIDADOSAMENTE.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

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About the dishwasher control panel.

You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Control Settings

Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by models)

The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash,
indicating a malfunction. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of the dishwasher operation.

LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDispense

TM

needs to be refilled with liquid or gel automatic

dishwasher detergent.
NOTE: If you are not using SmartDispenseTMand you want to turn the LOW DETERGENT

LED light off, press the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds. You will hear 3
beeps; then the light will go off. You can turn the light back on by pressing the ADDED
HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds.

SENSING Displayed while the Clean Sensor

TM

is measuring the amount of soil and temperature

of water. The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.

SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions.

CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete.

Wash Programs (Selections)

With the dishwasher door closed and latched, press the pad for the desired wash cycle.

NOTE: All cycle times and water usage information contained in the following section are approximate
values. Actual results will depend on several factors, including but not limited to inlet temperature,
household water pressure and amount of soil in the wash water.

The light above or next to the selected pad will be ON to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected.

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SANI WASH 7.5–8.75 gal., 50–135 min.

This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware.
The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.

NOTE: The Sani Wash cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is
interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature
is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may
not be met. In these cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.

NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food
establishments

.

NORMAL WASH

5.2 gal., 60–90 min.
This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware

.
Cycle time and water usage are approximate values. Results will depend on
several factors, including but not limited to inlet temperature, household water
pressure and amount of soil in the wash water.

LIGHT WASH 7.5 gal., 40–60 min.

(on some models)

This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

RINSE ONLY 2.5 gal., 11 min.

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.

NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with CleanSensor

TM

with automatic temperature control; therefore,

cycle length and time will vary depending on soil and water temperature conditions.
NOTE: Only the Sani Wash cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil

removal and sanitization efficacy.

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Enhancements

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT has been selected.

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours (depending on model).

Press the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the
start of the cycle; then press START/RESET.

The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.
NOTE: To cancel the DELAY HOURS selection before the cycle begins, repeatedly press

the DELAY HOURS pad until the display is blank.

ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will run longer with heating element on to improve both wash

and dry performance.

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

STEAM For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be

selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. The STEAM option adds 26 minutes to
the cycle time.

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

HEATED DRY When HEATED DRY is off, dishes will air dry.

Light Off

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for faster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between

Light On 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE: Cannot be selected with

RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock

the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option
selected.

To unlock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds.
The light above the lock pad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher, press and hold the
HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn on.

RESET To change a cycle after washing starts…

Touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. The START/RESET light will flash while
the water is pumped out if needed. This takes approximately 2 minutes.

Start

Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the
START/RESET pad once to begin the cycle. Water fill begins immediately, and approximately 60 seconds
later the wash action begins.

When the dishwasher door is fully closed and latched, the control panel lights will display the last settings
you selected. If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad to
begin the cycle.

If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not selected within 5 minutes.
To activate the display, open and close the door or press any pad.

Clean

The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will sound when a wash cycle is complete. The CLEAN
light will turn off when the door is opened.

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Flashing display lights.

Status Indicator Lights What It Means

START/RESET Cycle has been interrupted by pressing the START/RESET pad, or there

has been a power failure. The START/RESET light will stop flashing after the
dishwasher automatically drains out the water. The dishwasher will restart if
the interruption was the result of a power failure.

Recommended dishwasher products.

GE recommends the following products for use in its
dishwashers:

■ For your manual detergent dispenser, Cascade

®

powder, liquid or gel automatic dishwasher
detergents are approved.

■ For your SmartDispense

TM

Detergent Dispenser, use
only the recommended detergents listed on page
12 of this manual.

■ Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agent to remove

spots and prevent new film buildup on your dishes,
glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Using rinse
agent also improves dry performance.

■ Cascade

®

Plastic BoosterTMto remove red staining

inside your dishwasher that can come from some
tomato-based foods.

■ Cerama Bryte®Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner

to clean the exterior stainless steel panel of GE and
Profile

TM

dishwashers (for stainless steel exterior

models only).

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Using the dishwasher.

The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run
continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.

Check the Water Temperature

Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agent improves drying, removes spots and prevents new film buildup on

your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Use Cascade Crystal Clear®Rinse Agent

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent.
Under normal conditions, this will last approximately
one month. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill.

Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
Turn the dispenser

cap to the left and
lift it out.

Add rinse agent until
the indicator window
looks full.

Clean up any spilled
rinse agent with a
damp cloth.

Replace the dispenser cap.

Rinse Aid Setting

The amount of rinse agent released into the final
wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at the
midpoint; however, it is recommended that the
maximum setting be used. If there are rings of
calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher
setting. If there is foaming, use a lower setting.

To adjust the setting:

Remove the dispenser cap;
then turn the adjuster
counterclockwise to
increase the amount
of rinse agent or
clockwise to reduce
the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

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■ No prerinsing of normal food soil is required.

■ Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and

seeds.

■ Remove large quantities of any remaining food.

■ Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and

excessive amounts of grease or oil.

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

Indicator
window

Dispenser cap

A forgotten dish can be added any time before
the main wash.

Squeeze the door latch to release the door.
Do not open the door until the water spray

action stops. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.

Add forgotten dishes.
Close the door.

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Some models come equipped with an automatic liquid
dishwasher detergent dispenser (SmartDispense

TM

) and
a manual dispenser. You can use either of these dispensers
but don’t use both at the same time.

The cover of the manual dispenser will open during the
wash cycle. If you are using SmartDispenseTM, leave the
cover of the manual dispenser open before starting the
cycle.

For the manual dispenser, Cascade

®

Automatic
Dishwashing Detergents have been approved. You may use
powder, liquid, gel or tablets in this dispenser. It is important
to keep powdered detergents and tablets fresh and dry so
they don’t lose effectiveness. Therefore, do not put
detergent into the manual dispenser until you are ready to
wash dishes.

Filling Manual Detergent Dispenser

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.

Use the information in the table below as a guide to
determine the amount of automatic dishwasher detergent
to place in the dispenser. You may use powder, liquid, gel
or tablets in this dispenser.

When using automatic dishwashing detergent tablets,
simply place one tablet in the main wash section and close
the cover.

For heavily soiled loads, use a bit more detergent. For water
temperatures above 140°F, use a bit less detergent.

For heavily soiled loads, use the Pots and Pans or Heavy Wash cycle.

DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT

NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designed

for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.
During operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher
vents, covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.

Because so many detergent containers look alike, store
the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all
other cleaners. Show anyone who may use the dishwasher
the correct detergent and where it is stored.

While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher,
your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing
detergent that is not formulated to work with dishwashers.

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Medium

Soft

Medium

Hard

Extremely

Hard

Manual Detergent Dispenser

Detergent Cups to Fill

Fill cup to soft line (1/3 full)

Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3 full)

Fill cup to medium hard line

(completely full)

Fill both main wash cup

and pre wash cup

Number

of Grains

Less than 4

4 to 8

8 to 12

Greater
than 12

SmartDispense

TM

Manual Detergent
Dispenser

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Using the dishwasher.

SmartDispense

TM

Detergent Dispenser (some models)

This dishwasher may have SmartDispenseTM, a
feature which automatically dispenses liquid
automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle
based on soil level and water hardness. To utilize
the SmartDispenseTMDetergent Dispenser, it must
first be filled. Although any liquid or gel automatic
dishwashing detergent can be used in the
SmartDispenseTMsystem, all liquid or gel automatic
dishwashing detergents are not the same. Most
automatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine
bleach-based (such as Cascade®) while others
contain enzymes (such as Cascade Complete®).

Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic
dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing
detergent containing enzymes as this could
cause the detergents to congeal and lead to
blockage of the SmartDispenseTMsystem.

Check the detergent label to determine if the
detergent is chlorine bleach-based or one that
contains enzymes. It is recommended that the
same type of detergent be used when refilling
your SmartDispenseTMsystem.

To open the dispenser for filling, push down and
turn the blue cap counterclockwise until the cap is
loose. Lift cap off.

Set the door at a comfortable angle to fill the
dispenser.

Aim the detergent bottle at the opening in the door
and begin to fill.

The dispenser will hold 45 oz of liquid dishwasher
detergent (standard size bottle).

When full, replace the cap and turn clockwise until
tight to ensure no water enters the SmartDispense

TM

dispenser. If residue is left on the door, it will be
washed off in the next cycle.

An indicator light will turn on to notify you when
the dispenser needs to be filled again. After filling,
the light will not turn off until the door is closed. A
full dispenser will last approximately 1 month for
the average user.

NOTE: If you are not using SmartDispenseTMand
you want to turn the LOW DETERGENT LED light
off, press the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3
seconds. You will hear 3 beeps; then the light will
go off. You can turn the light back on by pressing
the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds.

CAUTION! Absolutely do not add

powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap
or detergent normally used for washing hands
or dishes in a sink. Only use liquid or gel
detergent specifically designed for use in
an automatic dishwasher.

Light Will
Turn On
When
Time to
Refill

(appearance may vary)

Turn clockwise.

¡PRECAUCIÓN! Bajo ninguna

circunstancia agregue detergente en polvo,
tabletas, o jabón o detergente líquido normalmente
utilizado para lavar manos o platos en un
fregadero. Sólo utilice detergente líquido o en gel
específicamente diseñados para utilizar en
lavaplatos automáticos.

Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs
to be calibrated for water hardness. Please follow
the directions below to calibrate the dishwasher
to the hardness of your tap water.

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water

In the bag that contained these instructions, you
should find a water hardness test strip package.
Read the instructions on the package, remove the
test strip and follow the instructions to determine
the hardness level of your tap water. You will use
this information to calibrate your dishwasher to
dispense the optimal amount of detergent.

Water hardness test strip indication.

Calibration for Water Hardness

Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher
not running).

Press the SANI WASH and DELAY HOURS pads
together for 3 seconds. All lights will light up and
you will hear 1 to 5 beeps. The number of beeps
indicates the current hardness value.

To change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS
pad the number of times that corresponds to the
water hardness value determined above. The
control will beep each time you press the pad.

Once finished pressing the pad, you will hear a
confirmation with beeps for the number of times
you pressed the pad.

If the number of beeps is not what you desire,
start pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to
reenter a new water hardness level.

Once the water hardness is set, press the
START/RESET pad to save the setting and return
the dishwasher to normal operation.

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Water Hardness Calibration

0 RED

1 RED

2 RED

3 RED

4 RED

1

2

3

4

5

SOFT

HARD

Value to Enter

into Dishwasher

Press at the same time.

Lower Rack

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers
and cookware. Large items such as broiler
pans and baking racks should go along the
left-hand side. Load platters, pots and bowls
along the sides, in corners or in the back. The
soiled side of items should face the center of
the rack. If necessary, oversized glasses and
mugs can be placed in the lower rack to
maximize loading flexibility.

Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item
such as a pot or dish handle extend through
the bottom rack. This could block the wash
arm and cause poor washing results.

Fold-down tines (on some models) provide
flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
The tines may be left in the up position or
folded down to customize the lower rack.

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Loading the dishwasher racks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.

Upper Rack

Although the upper rack is primarily for
glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can
be placed in this rack for effective cleaning.
Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This
is also a secure place for dishwasher plastics.

The utility shelf (some models) may be placed
in the up or down position to add flexibility. A
wine glass holder (some models) secures wine
glasses for best washability.

Some models have contoured metal cup
shelves that can secure up to 12 wine glasses
(as shown).

Because wine glasses come in various sizes,
after loading, slowly push in the rack to make
sure they will clear the top of the dishwasher.

Some models have an Angled Rack System,
which allows you to angle your dishes, such
as coffee mugs, for better cleaning and
quicker drying. To position the tines, pull the
lever forward then drop the tines into
position, then release the lever.

The upper rack is good for all kinds of
odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing
bowls and other items should be placed face
down. Fold-down tines (on some models)
provide flexibility for extra-large and hard­to-fit items.

Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over
2 tines when possible.

Make sure small plastic items are secure so
they can’t fall onto the heater.

Be sure that items do not protrude through
the bottom of the rack and block rotation of
the middle spray arm. This could result in
poor wash performance for items in the
upper rack.

Check to make sure that no items will block
rotation of the wash arm.