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IMPORTANT things to know... and do
H yow receive a damaged dishwasher, immedi
ately contact the retail dealer <or builder) from
whom you purchased it. He has been informed
of the proper procedure to take care of such
matters and can handle it for you.
Read this Use and Care Book and the separate
Operating Instructions Sheet carefully, They
contain detailed information on the operation
and recommended maintenance of your new
dishwasher. Once you have read them, keep them
handy for answers to questions you may have.
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ing the operation of your dishwasher, write
including your phone number—to:
Consumers Institute
General Electric Company
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Louisville, Kentucky 40225
Before you call for service, check the Trouble
Shooting Guide on Pages 8-12 of this book. It
lists many minor causes of operating problems
that you can correct yourself and may save you
an unnecessary service call.
When you do need service, contact one of the
following:
1. General Electric Customer Care® Factory
Service offices, (listed on Pages 13-14). Call the
one nearest you to have a radio-controlled serv
ice truck dispatched to your home. These offices
are found in most metropolitan areas. If there
is not one in your community, contact...
2, General Electric Franchised Customer Care
Servicers. Youli find them in the Yellow Pages
under “Dishwashing Machines—-Repairing!’
LiOcate your dishwasher» inGuel and senai itUiTiher. Should you ever need to call for service you
will need these numbers. You’ll find them on a
plate on the side of the door,
Modfi! Number
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Serial Number.
Enter both of these numbers in the spaces above.
Give both these numbers if you ever need to
call for service.
You will also find it convenient to have the fol
lowing information:
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Date Purchased
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KEEP PURCHASE RECEIPT WITH THIS
BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
If you need service literature, parts lists, parts
or accessories, contact one of the Factory Serv-
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or your dealer.
Extended Service Contracts. The terms of your
warranty provide free service for a definite period
of time. (See the back cover of this book). After
'‘fable off CJonteiits
Modi'! and Serial Number Location
1 mpoi’lant Sab'ty information
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Dishwasher Warranty
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you use your dishwasher the first time
this warranty expires you may purchase an Ex
tended Service Contract which will enable you
to budget your service needs. This coverage be
yond warranty is available from our Factory
Service offices and from many franchised Cus
tomer Care Servicers. It is a good idea to apply
for this coverage before your warranty expires.
If you are dissatisfied with the service you re
ceived, here are three steps you should follow:
First, contact the people who serviced your
dishwasher. Explain why you are dissatisfied.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
Next, if you are still dissatisfied, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Customer Relations
General Electric Company
Watterson City East - Room 316
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
Finally, if your problem is still not resolved,
write or telephone:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
This panel, known as MACAP, is a group of
independent consumer experts under the spon
sorship of several industry associations. Its
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industry of ways to improve customer service.
Because MACAP is free of industry control and
influence, it is able to make impartial recom
mendations, considering each case individually.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Use this appliance only for its in
tended purpose as described in this
Use and Care Book.
« Have your dishwasher installed and
properly grounded by a qualified in
staller. Have him show you the loca
tion of the dishwasher circuit breaker
' HYDROGEN GAS can be produced
and can build up in a water heater and
hot water pipes if you have not used
hot water for a period of two weeks
or more, HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE
EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIR
CUMSTANCES. So to prevent the
possibility of damage or injury we rec
ommend that you turn on the kitchen
hot water faucet and allow it to run
several minutes before using your
dishwasher or any other electrical
appliance which is connected to a hot
water system that has not been in use.
This will altow any hydrogen to escape,
and if the gas is present, there may be
an unusual hissing or sputtering sound
as the gas escapes from the faucet as
the hot water begins to flow. There
should be no smoking or open flame
near the faucet at the time it is open.
3 Be careful not to touch the Calrod"
heating unit at the bottom of the tub
bottom of the dishwasher—they might
come into contact with the hGating
unit and be damaged.
« Use only special low-sudsing deter
gents developed especially for auto
matic dishwashers.
Dishwasher deiergents and weiting
agent compounds should not be taken
internally—keep them out of reach of
small children.
Loading the Upper Rack
' ASSES, CUPS, SAUCE DISHES
Load glasses, cups, saucers, dishwasher-safe
plastic and wood items in the upper rack of
your dishwasher, using these illustrations as a
guide.
Load shallow items such as cups and small
glasses along sides of upper rack. Tall, deep
glasses should be loaded in the second rows of
\ertical pins so they rest firmly against the
pins as shown.
UTENSILS AND BOWLS
Saucepans and lids, beaters, spatulas, mixing
bowls and other small food preparation items
may be placed at random in the upper rack.
Remember, when loading any item, it should
face toward the water source, in the center.
Notice deep items are loaded open-end down
so soiled surfaces face directly toward primary
wash arm.
Load small pots, pans and bowls along with
other items in upper rack.
Fosition stemware in the upper rack as shown
St) i iie flow! resis against tiie vertical pins .and
the base against (ho side. Do not allow items to
iiuich each other.
Long-handled cooking forks, spoons and other
flat utensils are placed flat in rack with soiled
surface facing dow'nward.
Loading the Lower Eack
IMPORTANT
Wash Tower rises through center of lower rack
during wash and rinse portion of cycle to wash
upper rack.
Do not block this area of lower rack,
or load tall items directly beside it.
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PLATES AMD SAUCERS
Plates and saucers fit between the pins, as
shown. Load platters along the sides, in cor
ners or in the back. Do not place large dishes
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from reaching the Dual Detergent Dispenser.
Placing glasses in the lower rack is not recom
mended due to the powerful water action.
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I’iaco silverware in basket with handles up to
proteei v'oUr lialluS wheii uruOadiiig. Best Wash
ing results are obfamed when silverwvare is
mixed and evenly flisiributed. not nested to-
yellier. Be sure slender iiimis do n.oi protriuk'
! hrough Ix'trom of basket.
ITEMS WITH HEAVY, DRIED-ON AND
BAKED-ON SOILS SUCH AS POTS, PANS
AND CASSEROLES MUST BE LOADED IN
THE LOWER RACK WITH THE OPEN END
DOWN, FACING DIRECTLY TOWARD THE
WASH ARM BELOW THE LOWER RACK.
Shallow items may be angled provided the lower *
side does not shield soiled surface inside from
direct water action.
You will probably have to tilt the broiler pan
to clear the upper rack.
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Washing Special Items
CHINA
China is normally safe in your automatic dish
washer. However, antique, metal trimmed,
hand painted china or over-the-glaze patterns
are vulnerable to fading with high water tem
perature and detergent solutions and should
If there is any question, check with the manu
facturer of the chinaware, or test wash one piece
daily for at least one month for comparison with
the rest of the set.
CRYSTAL
Load securely to prevent movement. On models
equipped with a China & Crystal cycle, the pow
erful water action is reduced with aeration to
help prevent items irom oeing KnOCKeu
each other.
PLASTICS
Most manufacturers wall tell you if their plas
tic ware is safe in the dishwasher; if they do not,
you may wash to write and ask for their recom
mendations. Test one piece in the dishwasher
before washing the entire set. Place in the upper
rack and eliminate the heated dry part of the
cycle to reduce the risk of warping.
Teflon-coated items may be washed in the dish
washer After vcashing, wipe the Teflon area
with vegetable oil to retain its no-stick
properties.
FLATWARE
.Xornially sterling silver, silverplate and stain
less steel flatware are quite safe in the dish
washer.
METALS
NOTE: Dry detergent on aluminum and silver
may cause black spots which are difficult to re
move. Avoid placing them under the detergent
cup.
STAINLESS STEEL utensils and tableware
wash beautifully in a dishwasher.
ALUMINUM WARE will clean satisfactorily
in your dishwasher. Some darkening or spot
ting of aluminum may take place due to the
mineral content of the water and detergent. If
this hsippGnS, scour «11
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oil cnT-fai-OC wif.b snan filled
steel wool pads.
COLORED ANODIZED ALUMINUM such
as that used for some water tumblers may fade
in the dishwasher.
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dishwasher. In order to prevent their rusting,
they are oil-seasoned by the manufacturer. The
highly efficient washing action in your Dish
washer will remove this seasoning.
PEWTERWARE should not be placed in dish
washer—it will tarnish.
WOOD
Because wood may warp, crack or lose its finish
with ordinary washing, there is a possibility
this might happen more quickly in a dish
washer.
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Fill the Dual
Detergent Dispenser
This dispenser has two sections (one covered)
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the following chart as a guide for the amount
of detergent to use.
The Dual Detergent Dispenser is located in
side the dishwasher door.
Add detergent to cups as recommended below
and swing cover closed on the ALL WASH
CYCLES cup.
WATER HARDNESS
Your local water department or area water softener company can tell you the hardness of your water.
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CYCLES
Normal Cycle
Short Cycle
SOFT WATER
(0-3 grains hardness)
Use both the main and
extra cups 1 tablespoon
minimum.
use main cUp omy i
tablespoon minimum.
Detergent brands have varying amounts of phos
phates. Phosphate is a water softening ingredi
ent in detergents which can help prevent hard
water minerals from forming spots or films on
dishes, glasses, etc. You may need to increase
detergent when the phosphate content is low'
i8.7‘/o or loss) and the water is hard (10 grains
or more). Read the detergent package iabei di
rectly under the pouring spout, to find the phosnhate content.
f M FOR'DXNT; Do not put detergent into the
disjxmser until you're ready to wash dishes.
Fre,sh, dry detergent is necessary for best w'ashiiig resulis. KKMEnlHI'lR: Use only detergents
designed for automatic di.shwashi'rs.
MEDIUM
(4-9 grains)
Fill both the main
and extra cups 1/«; lUli
rill the main cup
only 1/2 full
* Extremely Hard 115 grains and up). Water softener is
recommended; detergent alone may not he enough. In
extreme conditions, lime may build up over time in the
water valve, causing it to stick open and possibly flood
if a water softener is not used.
HARD
(10-15 grains)*
Fill both the main and
Fill the main cup completely
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CONTENT
Care and Cleaning of Your Disliwaslier
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CARE OF iXTERiOR FiNiSHES
The Dishwasher cabinet is finished with durable
baked-on synthetic enamel. Use high grade wax
cleaner. Avoid harsh or gritty cleaners or scour
ing pads which may scratch finish.
Pfeparatioe of Dis'Iiivaslier for Winter Storage
if dishwasher is to be left unused in unheated
iocation during winter months, have service
technician take the following steps to prevent
machine from freezing;
• Remove fuses or trip circuit breakers to re
move electric power from dishwasher.
CARE OF INTERiOR
Normally the interior is self-cleaning. Avoid
scouring pads and harsh cleansers which may
mar finish. Use a mild cleansing powder.
Tlim off water supply to dishwasher and drain
• Remove water valve from dishwasher and
blow on small plastic outlet to remove water.
• Remove plug in bottom of rubber boot and
drain completely.
Trouble-Shooting Guide
Before you caH for service, check the foliowing,,.
If the problem persists after you have followed the recommendations, call your Factory Service
Office or Dealer (see pages 13 and 14). The serviceman can detect malfunctions quickly. If you try
to fix it yourself, it could be more costly or possibly cause bodily harm.
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PROBLEM
DISHWASHER WILL
NOT RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Make sure door latch is closed completely.
House fuse may be blown, or circuit breaker may be open. Replace
fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove other appliances frum circuii,.
irVv'-rj'ii.-' 'I
Utensils may not be firmly placed and water forces them to rattle.
An especially sruall item may have moved iFOin 1 ts original place.
Be sure all items are securely placed in dishwasher.
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PROBLEM
DISHES DO NOT DRY Water temperature too low. For best results, temperature should be
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
)°F.
’F.
Unload lower rack first—water from items in upper rack may fall
into lower rack.
Improper loading: Dishes should not nest together. Avoid overloading.
Rinse agent dispenser is empty (on dishwashers having this feature).
“Drying Heat On” button not pushed (on models equipped with
Energy Saver option).
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
Improper water temperature. Water coming into the dishwasher
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justed at the factory to provide hot water at a temperature of approxi
mately 150° F.
MEASURE WATER TEMPERATURE AT FAUCET NEAREST
DISHWASHER.
Need: Candy or meat thermome
ter and an 8-ounce glass.
1. Place glass under faucet.
2. Turn on hot water.
3. Put thermometer in glass.
4. Let water run until tempera
ture stops rising.
5. If water temperature is below
140°, have your water heater
adjusted if necessary.
Improperly prepared dishes. Excess food soil should be removed from
dishes before loading.
Improper loading. Follow loading directions. Be sure dishw^asher is not
overloaded. Make sure dishes or utensils do not block spray arms or
telescoping spray tower.
Improper detergent, insufficient amount, or old detergent. Do not use
detergent that is hard or caked. Use only fresh detergents designed
for automatic dishwashers. See page 7.
Insufficient amount of water coming into the dishwasher. Check water.
pressure ; if low, wait until pressure is correct before operating
dishwasher.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DETERGENT LEFT IN
DETERGENT DISPENSER
SPOTS AND FILMING
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
Action of wstcr may be obstructed. Load dishwasher according to
directions. Be sure that a large plate of other itenì is not placed
directly in front of Detergent Dispenser.
Dispenser cover may not open. Tall item in silverware basket may be
resting against cup, preventing it from opening.
be old. If very hard or caked in container, do not use.
Certain brands of detergents may perform better than others; try
hrnnd.
You may notice some water spotting when you first get your dish
washer. However, this spotting should cease after you have used the
dishwasher for a while. Automatic dishwashing will remove the in
visible grease film acquired from hand dishwashing. If spotting persists,
the cause may be one or more of the following:
• Extremely hard water
• Low water temperature
• Overloading
• Improper loading
• Use of too little detergent
• Use of too much detergent
• Use of old detergent
• Use of low-phosphate detergent
container empty (on dishwashers having this feature).
Check level. Fill if necessary. On models not having this, a solid wet
ting agent may be used.
Use of low-phosphate detergent: see page 7.
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, please
try si'verai brands of suggested detergents to find one that gives the
best results for you. See page 7.
Detergent di.spenser does not open. Open cup manually and remove
caked detergent- If cup still does not open automatically, call service
man to adjust.
Water is not !iot enough
the disluvasher.
it should be between 140° F. and 150° F. as it
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
TO REMOVE SPOTS
ANOFfiM
ETCHING
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
FORMATION
TVy a vinegar rinse. Eemove ail metal utensils and wash load as usual but
OiTlit the dry portion of the cycle. With load still in dishwasher, s6t B bowl
containing 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar on bottom rack. Run dish
washer through a complete cycle.
Caused by using too much detergent in soft water. This milky film
like surface cannot be removed because metal ions have been removed
from the surface of the glass. To prevent this problem, use less deter
gent when your water supply is naturally soft or when you use a water
softener. Also, wash glassware in shortest cycle that will get them clean, t
Tea or coffee stains in cups can be removed by hand using a solution of
3 cu
An over-all yellow or brown film on dishes can be caused by iron
Wiifor Olaccwciro i\TrViiif ic ofill
transparent. The installation of an iron filter in the water supply line
removes the cause of this problem and is the only permanent solution.
For more complete information, contact your local water conditioning
company.
I enow lum on sterling silver can result wnen copper utensils are
washed in the same load.
CHIPPING OF CHINA
AND GLASSWARE
WATER' STANDS IN
SUMP AT BOTTOM
OF TUB
Rough handling of dishes will cause chipping. Load with care. Seat
dishes firmly in the racks so they cannot be dislodged. Glasses must
lean against the pins, and the rim of the glass should rest on the
bottom of the rack. When placing tail glassware and stemware in the
dishwasher, check to make certain that they will clear the top of the
tiih. Glasses and stemware should always be placed in the upper rack,
NEVER m the lower rack. (See seciion on loading)
Water remaining in the sump at end of cycle is normal. This water is^
clean and l-aar-p.a the |)ump primed and the water seal moist and attn t
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
WATER CANT
PUMPOUT
Some state or local plumbing codes require tfie use of a drain air
gap between a built-in dishwasher and the drain system of the home,
this plumbing device is not part of the dishwasher. The air gap usuaily
located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher is to
fjhg pQcojijjiit^ nf hackfJow into the dishwasher in the event
of a clogged drain system.
THE DISHWASHER WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER SERVICE
COST TO CLEAN OR REPAIR A DRAIN AIR GAP.
Most models can be cleaned by lifting off a chrome cover and un
screwing a plastic cap and then removing any material that may have
accumulated. This procedure should be followed any time
washer fails to drain properly.
AIR GAP
COUNTERTOP MOUNTED
SUDS IN TUB
dishwasherleaks
Use of high-sudsing detei'gent. Use only automatic dishwasher deter
gents. To remove suds Irom tub: open dishwasher and allow suds to
dissipate Add 1 gallon of cold water to tub and close dishwasher. Pump
out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.
Use of detergent not designed for automatic dishwashers, especially
sudsing type. Unnecessary use of wetting agent. See page 7,
N F f; R A SKA
Omaha - 68117
6636 F" Street
(402) 331-4045
Nf /ADA
Las Vegas - 89109
3347 South Highland Drive
Suite 1
(702) 733-1500
Reno - 89511
6465 South Virginia Street
(702)826-7070
A;: A JERSEY
i'Asbury Park)
Oakhurst - 07712
2111 Highway 35
(201; 493-2100
lount Holly - 08060
loute 38 & Easlick Avenue
309)261-3500
'North Caldwell - 07006
5 Fairfield Road
(201; 256-8850
Vineland - 08360
749 North Delsea Drive
(609,: 696-1 506
AlbuQuerque - 87107
3334 Princeton Drive, N E
(505 345-1861
Appleton - 54911
343 West Wisconsin Avenue
(414) 731-9514
Madison - 53704
4630 East Washington Avenue
(608) 241-9321
Milwaukee - 53225
11100 West Silver Spring Road
(414) 462-9225
ifVIPO.RTANT! Address or tefeplione changes or additions of new service locations will occur from time to time.
H iho listed numbers have chanqed. Dlea.se consult vour telephone direciorv or the veilow pages for current
snforriKiiion.
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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
GENERAL ELECTRIC DISHWASHER
From General Electric to you—
This warranty is extended by the General Electric Company to the original purchaser and to any
succeeding owner and applies to products purchased in the United States, retained within the
46 Gontiguous states, the state of Hawaii, or the District of Golumbia, and employed in ordinary
home use.
What we will do
lí your General Electric Dishwasher fails because of a manufacturing defect within one year
from the date of original purchase for household use, we will repair the product without charge
to you. Parts and service labor are included. Service will be provided in the home in the 48
contiguous states, in the state of Hawaii or in the District of Columbia.
nuw lu uuiifiii üorvii;»—
Service will be provided by our local Customer Care' factory service organization or by one of
our franchised Customer Care servicers during normal business hours after you notify us of the
need for service. Service can be arranged by telephone.
Look up "Service" under General Electric Company or "General Electric Factory Service" in
the White pages of your telephone directory or "General Electric Customer Care Service” in
the Yellow pages or write to the address given below.
What is not covered—
This warranty does not cover the failure of your Dishwasher if it is damaged while in your pos
session, used for commercial purposes, or if the failure is caused by unreasonable use including
faili irp tn nmx/irto rpacnnahlo and npcpcaaru maintpnannp In nn punnt chali thn finnnral Flnrtrin
Company be liable for consequential damages. This warranty does not apply to the state of Alaska
nor to the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Canal Zone or the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico.
Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
LIMITED WARRANTY
In the state of Alaska free service including parts will be provided to correct manufacturing
defects at our nearest shop location or in your home, but we do not cover the cost of transporta
tion of the product to the shop or for the travel cost of a technician to your home. You are
responsible for those costs. All other provisions are the same as in the full warranty above.
Where to Get Further Help—
If you wish further help or information concerning this warranty, contact:
Applicable to the State of Alaska
Manager—Customer Relations
Appliance Park, WCE—Room 316
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
WARRANTOR
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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A bill of sale, canceiled check or other payment record should be kept
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Pub. No ^19-5215
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
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Part No. 218A3665P17
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