GE Built-In Dishwashers User Manual
Owner’s
Manual
Built-In Dishwashers
monogram.com
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Consumer Information
Dishwasher
Your new Monogram dishwasher makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical features or assiduous
attention to detail—or for all of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram dishwasher’s superior
blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your dishwasher properly.
If you have any other questions, visit our Website at: monogram.com
Introduction
Contents
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 22
Model and Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–16
Control Panel and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Rinse Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Dish Preparation Prior to Loading . . . . . . . . .10
Detergents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bulk Dispense Detergent Dispenser . . . .11–12
Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–16
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–21
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
U.S.A. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Canada Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Consumer Information
Dishwasher
Before
using
your
dishwasher
Read this manual 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, there is a list of toll-free consumer service
numbers included on the Consumer Services
page in the back section of this manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: monogram.com
Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers
You can locate your model and serial numbers
on the tub wall just inside the door.
Before sending in the card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your dishwasher.
If you received
a damaged
dishwasher
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the dishwasher.
Save time
& money
Before you request service, check the Problem
Solver in the back of this manual.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
If you
need service
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this manual.
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 steps to
follow for further help.
For customers in the USA:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, contact us on
our website, write all the details—including your
phone number—or write to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
For customers in Canada:
FIRST, contact the people who 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
Mabe Canada Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
CAUTION: To prevent minor injury or property damage
•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 initialize.
•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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY
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
built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.
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.
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 monogram.com.
•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.
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
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 below
to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:
•Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Door latch
keeper
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•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
®
,
Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic
Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry®and
Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agents have been
approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
•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 or the door latch keeper of the washing
compartment.
•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:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Dishwasher
Control
Settings
Wash Programs Use the arrow pads to scroll through the wash cycles. The light above or next to the
(Wash Cycles) selected pad will be ON to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected.
NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with an ExtraClean
™
Sensor with automatic temperature
control; therefore, cycle time and total water consumption may vary depending on soil (heavy,
medium, light) and temperature conditions
.
ANTI Heavy 9.1 gallons, 95 minutes
BACTERIAL Medium 7.8 gallons, 95 minutes
Light 6.5 gallons, 90 minutes
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 Anti-Bacterial 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.
SCOUR WASH 9.6 gallons, 111 minutes
(on some models)
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.
This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
NOTE: On some models, the STEAM PRE-WASH enhancement will be automatically selected when
the SCOUR WASH cycle is chosen and cannot be de-selected.
COOKWARE Heavy 10.4 gallons, 100 minutes
(on some models) Medium 9.1 gallons, 90 minutes
Light 7.8 gallons, 80 minutes
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. This cycle
may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
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.
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NSF INTERNATIONAL
Meets NSF Standard 184 Sanitization and Cleaning
performance of household spray-type dishwashers.
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NORMAL 5.0–8.8 gal., 47–90 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
.
SPEED CYCLE 7.8 gallons, 37 minutes
(on some models)
This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
CHINA 7.8 gallons, 50 minutes
CRYSTAL
This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.
GLASSES 7.8 gallons, 50 minutes
(on some models)
This cycle is specifically designed for glasses.
PLASTICS Heavy 7.8 gallons, 70 minutes
CYCLE Medium 6.5 gallons, 60 minutes
(on some models) Light 5.2 gallons, 55 minutes
This cycle is specifically designed to reduce the risk of melting plastic items and
improve plastic drying for dishwasher safe plastic items.
RINSE ONLY 2.6 gallons, 10 minutes
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with
this cycle.
DELAY HOURS— This option will allow you to delay the start time of any wash cycle for
up to 8 or 24 hours (depending on model).
• Select the delay start time you want by pressing the DELAY HOURS pad.
Multiple or continuous pressing will increment the delay hours. Select the
number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle. Then press
START/RESET.
• After closing the door, the machine will count down and automatically start
at the correct time.
NOTE: To cancel the DELAY HOURS selection before the cycle begins, press the
DELAY HOURS pad until the display is blank. Pressing START/RESET will not
cancel delay hours.
ADDED HEAT— When selected, the cycle will run with a heating element on longer and may
increase cycle time to improve both wash and dry performance.
NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
STEAM PRE-WASH/ For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option
PRE WASH— MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. The PRE-WASH option adds
(on some models) 15 minutes and the STEAM PRE-WASH option adds 26 minutes to the cycle time.
NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
HEATED When selected, HEATED DRY turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend
DRY— the total cycle time between 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected.
A fan will run up to 2 hours after the CLEAN light is illuminated to assist the
drying process. If HEATED DRY is not selected, dishes will air dry. A fan will run
up to 4 hours after the CLEAN light illuminates. If desired, pressing any keypad
will turn off the fan.
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 the dishwasher by touching pads with
this option selected.
To lock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the HEATED DRY pad for
3 seconds. The LOCK light will turn on. To unlock the dishwasher controls,
press and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The LOCK light will turn off.
Dishwasher
Control Panel/Operation
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3
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Status Indicator Lights
(indicators vary by model)
The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation.
The lights will come ON, indicating the sequence of the dishwasher operation.
LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the Bulk Dispenser needs to be refilled with liquid or gel
automatic dishwasher detergent.
NOTE: If you are not using the Bulk Dispenser and and 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 ExtraClean
™
Sensor is measuring the amount of soil and
temperature of water. The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve
optimal performance.
ADD-A-DISH Displayed during prewash, indicating that dishes added now will still be cleaned.
WASHING Displayed during prewash, main wash and rinse periods.
DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY.
SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions.
CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle and enhancements are complete.
Time Remaining Display (on some models)
During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display
may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is on. The time displayed at the start of
each cycle may change from the factory setting as the unit customizes itself to actual home
usage. During a DELAY HOURS, the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.
START/RESET
START— After selecting the cycle and desired enhancements, press the START/RESET pad
one time to ready the dishwasher to begin the cycle. Close the door to start the
cycle or begin the DELAY HOURS countdown. When the cycle starts, the water
fill begins and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins.
The dishwasher will always display your last selection and enhancements.
If you don’t want to change the settings, simply press the START/RESET pad
one time to ready the dishwasher and close the door to begin the cycle.
NOTE: If the START/RESET light is flashing, the cycle has been interrupted.
Light will stop flashing after the dishwasher automatically pumps out the water.
Close the door to allow the water to pump out (this takes approximately
70 seconds). When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be
reprogrammed and restarted.
Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEATED DRY will automatically be
programmed. Make any new selections and press the START/RESET pad to begin
the new cycle.
RESET— Open the door slowly to prevent splash-out. Press the START/RESET pad
to cancel the cycle. Close the door. The dishwasher will pump out and turn off
after 70 seconds.
Clean— The CLEAN light is illuminated and a double beep will sound when the selected
cycle and enhancements are complete. You may remove the dishes at any
time. Note the high-efficiency fan will run quietly for 30 minutes to 4 hours
(depending on selected cycle) after the CLEAN light is illuminated to continue
drying the dishes. This can be stopped by opening the door and pressing
any keypad.
NOTE: To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously
disengaged), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple beep
will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been toggled.
Dishwasher
Control Panel/Operation
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Using the Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Water Temperature
The entering water must be at least 120°F (49°C)
and
not more than 150°F (66°C), 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.
Use a
Rinse
Agent
A rinse agent improves dry performance,
reduces spots and prevents new film buildup
on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware
and plastic. Jet-Dry®and Cascade Crystal
Clear
®
are recommended rinse agents for
Monogram Dishwashers.
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.
To fill the rinse agent dispenser, make sure the
dishwasher door is fully open.
Rotate the dispenser cap counterclockwise and
lift it out. Add rinse agent until the indicator
window shows full.
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp
cloth. Replace the dispenser cap.
The amount of rinse agent released into the final
wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at
the midpoint. 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 decrease the amount of rinse agent dispensed.
Rinse agent
adjuster
Indicator
window
Dispenser
cap
Lighting
Features
(on some
models)
Interior Lights (on some models)
The interior Xenon lights provide better visibility
for loading and unloading. They turn on when the
door is opened and turn off when the door is
latched. The lights will turn off after 15 minutes
if the door remains unlatched. To turn the lights
back on, latch and open the door.
Do not attempt to replace the bulbs. If light bulb
replacement is necessary, please contact the
GE Answer Center for service by calling
1.800.626.2000.
End-of-Cycle Indicator Light (on some models)
The end-of-cycle indicator light is located on the
right side of the dishwasher, above the handle.
This light comes on when the selected cycle is
complete. The light will stay on until the door is
opened. The dishes may be removed at any time.
Note that the high-efficiency fan will run quietly
for 30 minutes to 4 hours (depending on the
selected cycle) after the end-of-cycle indicator
light is illuminated to continue drying the dishes.
Opening the door and pressing any keypad will
stop the fan.
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Dishwasher
Using the Dishwasher
Forget
to Add
a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before
the main wash
.
1. Open the door slightly.
2. Wait until the water spray action stops.
Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.
3. Add forgotten dishes.
4. Close the door.
Detergents
Use only detergent specifically made for use in
dishwashers. Cascade®, Cascade Complete
®
and Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved for use in all
Monogram Dishwashers. Keep your powdered
detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put detergent into
the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.
All wash cycles except RINSE ONLY require
detergent. The amount of detergent to use
depends on whether your water is hard or soft.
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.
The detergent cup has indicator lines to help you.
Use the right amount of detergent. As a guide:
For Soft water (water hardness less than 4 Grains
Per Gallon [GPG]), fill cup to the first line.
For Medium soft water (4–8 GPG), fill cup to
the second line.
For Medium hard water (8–12 GPG), fill cup.
For Extremely hard water (more than 12 GPG),
fill both cups.
If the amount of food soil is high, use a bit more
detergent. If water temperature is greater than
140°F, use a bit less detergent.
Close cover and be sure it is latched after filling
dispenser with detergent.
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.
Drying Fan
If the Heated Dry
option is selected,
the drying fan will
run during the
drying portion
of the cycle and
up to 2 hours after the CLEAN light turns on,
depending on the selected wash cycle. If the
Heated Dry option is not used, the CLEAN light
will come on at the end of the final rinse and
the fan will run up to 4 hours, depending on the
selected wash cycle.
If the Rinse Only wash cycle is selected, the
Heated Dry option is automatically turned off
and the drying fan will run for 4 hours.
If the drying fan is running and the CLEAN light is
on, the drying fan can be turned off by opening
the door and pressing any key on the keypad.
Dish Preparation Prior to Loading
• 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.
Soft
Medium
Soft
Medium
Hard
Extremely
Hard
Main Wash
Section
Pre-wash
Section
Cover Latch
Cover
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Bulk Dispense Detergent Dispenser
Dishwasher
Bulk
Dispense
Detergent
Dispenser
(on some
models)
This dishwasher may have Bulk Dispense, a
feature which automatically dispenses liquid
automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle
based on soil level and water hardness.
To utilize the Bulk Dispense Detergent Dispenser,
it must first be filled. Although any liquid or gel
automatic dishwashing detergent can be used
in the Bulk Dispense system, all liquid or gel
automatic dishwashing detergents are not the
same. Most automatic dishwashing detergents
are chlorine bleach-based (such as Cascade
®
or
Electrasol
®
) while others contain enzymes (such as
Cascade Complete®or Electrasol®Advanced™Gel).
Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based
automatic dishwashing detergent with any
dishwashingdetergent containing enzymes as
this could cause the detergents to congeal and
lead to blockage of the Bulk Dispense system.
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 Bulk Dispense system.
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 Bulk
Dispense 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 Bulk Dispense and 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)
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 of Models With 3-Digit Display
1. Open the door and touch a pad
(other than START/RESET) to turn the lights on.
2. Press the “Up” Arrow Pad and DELAY
HOURS pad at the same time for 3 seconds.
The display will show a number from 1 to 5.
This is the water hardness value currently set.
3. Press the “Up” Arrow Pad to raise
the value or the “Down” Arrow Pad
to lower the value. Set the water hardness
value to the number determined with
the test strip and table above.
4. Once the water hardness is set, press
the START/RESET pad to save the setting
and return the dishwasher to normal
operation.
Calibration of Models Without 3-Digit Display
1. Open the door and touch a pad to turn lights on.
2. Press the “Up” arrow pad and DELAY HOURS
pad at the same time 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.
3. To change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS
pad the number of times that corresponds to the
water hardness value determined at the left. The
control will beep each time you press the pad.
4. Once finished pressing the pad, you will hear a
confirmation with beeps for the number of times
you pressed the pad.
5. If the number of beeps is not what you desire,
start pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to
reenter a new water hardness level.
6. Once the water hardness is set, press the
START/RESET pad to save the setting and return
the dishwasher to normal operation.
NOTE: You should recalibrate the dishwasher control
if water conditions change; for example, if a water
softener system is added or removed from your
home.
0 RED
1 RED
2 RED
3 RED
4 RED
1
2
3
4
5
SOFT
HARD
Value to Enter
into Dishwasher
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Bulk Dispense Detergent Dispenser
Dishwasher
Water
Hardness
Calibration
Press at the same time.
Display
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Dishwasher
Upper Rack
Features and appearance of racks and
silverware basket may vary from your model.
Although the upper rack is 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 and should be placed openend down. This is also a secure place for
dishwasher plastics.
The utility shelf (on some models) may be placed
in the up or down position to add flexibility.
A wine glass holder (on some models) secures
wine glasses for best washability. 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.
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 hard-to-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 will result in poor wash
performance for items in the upper rack.
Check to make sure that no items in the lower
rack will block rotation of the wash arm mounted
under the upper rack.
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A variety of options are available regarding the
three-piece silverware basket (on some models)
in your dishwasher. The complete basket is
designed to fit on the right side of the lower rack.
Additionally, each end of the basket is removable
to add loading flexibility to accommodate
flatware and lower rack capacity needs.
The lids of both end and middle baskets can be
opened and closed to contain small items. Long
items can be placed on the utility shelf in the
upper rack.
The standard position of your adjustable rack
is “up”, which allows for maximum clearance for
your taller items in the lower rack. If you have
taller wine glasses, tumblers or other items to
place in the upper rack, you may want to adjust
the rack to the lower position.
To lower the rack, support the weight of the rack
with your hands as shown, and press both finger
pads about 1/4″ toward the inside of the rack
as indicated, guiding the rack down to its lower
position.
To raise the rack to the “up” position, pull up on
the center of the rack side frame until the rack
locks into place.
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Adjustable
Upper Rack
(on some
models)
Silverware
Basket
To remove end baskets, grasp the basket
at opposite corners and slide apart.
Three-piece basket
Your new dishwasher has the capability to wash
extra large items in the lower rack. This is
accomplished by removing the upper rack and
installing a nozzle over the port that normally
supplies water to the upper rack. The nozzle is not
included with your dishwasher, but is available for
purchase from GE. Call GE at 1.800.626.2002 or go
to the GE website ge.com and request Nozzle Spray
Asm, part number WD12X10134.
Customers in Canada can order on-line at
geappliances.ca 24 hours every day, or by phone
at 1.800.661.1616 during normal business hours.
To remove the upper rack, push thumb tab out and
remove the front end caps on each side of the rail.
Pull the rack straight out and off the rails.
Replace the end caps, then push the rails all the
way back into the dishwasher. Slide the shower
nozzle attachment over the spout.
Then fill the lower rack and begin your cycle.
NOTE: Nozzle must be in place with upper rack
removed. If not installed properly, poor wash
performance and noise will result.
NOTE: Don’t forget to remove the shower nozzle
attachment before you replace the upper rack.
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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, or they can be
placed soil side down. 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.
Be sure tall tines in the lower rack do not block the
spray arm above them. Check for this by spinning
the arm when both racks are pushed all the way in.
Shower nozzle
attachment
Remove the
Upper Rack
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Dishwasher
Remove end cap
Push thumb tab
Shower Nozzle Service Part Number WD12X10134
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Follow
these
guidelines
for loading
10 and
12 place
settings
Loading the Racks
Dishwasher
Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings
Upper Rack—12 place settings Lower Rack—12 place settings
Cutlery Tray
The cutlery tray holds up to 4 large knives such as
a carver, chef’s knives, bread knife, etc., that are too
tall to fit in the silverware basket.
Hook the tray onto the rear of the upper rack.
Lay the knives between the guides (as shown).
Bowl Tines
The special large-bowl tines in the lower rack add
flexibility to your loading pattern. They are useful
for serving bowls or other large bowls.
To use the bowl tines, fold down the 2 rows of flex
tines in front of the bowl tines and load bowls just
as you would in the upper rack.
These tines fold down
Large-bowl tines
Extra Rack
Features
(on some
models)
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