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Congratulations!

YouAreNow Partof theGEFamily.

Welcome to the (;E tinnily.
We're proud oF(mr quality
products and we are

committed to proxiding
dependable sePd(e. You'll

see it in this easy-to-use
()wner's Manual and ,'ou'll

hear it in the lt'ien(lb voices
of our customer sel%ce

depamnent.
Best oF all, you'll experience

these vahles each time roll
use your dishwasher. That's

ilnportalll, because "'OllF lleW

dish_<M_er will be part oF

your lmliily R_rnlany years.
And we hope you will be part

of ours lor a long time to

COllie.

We thank you li)r buying
GE. We appreciate your

purchase, and hope yon

will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quali b"

appliances t(_r your home.

Important!

lqll out and return tile Consumer Product
Registration Card. There are t_voeas} wa}s to

register your appliance.
_ Through the Internet at

www.geappliances.com.

_ Complete and mail ttle enclosed card.

Write themodel and serial numbers

here.

#
#

Youcan find them on the tub wall just

inside the door.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here.

Proof of the original purchase date

is needed to obtain service under the

warran_

GE& You,

A ServicePartnership.

Ask any GEappliance owner and they will

te#you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself injust a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tefl you how.

thisManual

Inside ym will find many
helpful hints on how to use

and maintain y)ur dishwasher
properly.Just a little preventive
care on y)ur part can save you a

gxeat deal of time and money
over the lite of your dishwasher.

ReviewtheSection
onTroubleshooting

Safety Information ...... 4J

OperatingInstructions

ControlPaneland

Settings................ 8-10

UsingtheDishwasher... 11-12

LoadingtheRacks ...... 13-17

OptionalAccessories .... 18, 19

CareandCleaning ......... 20

TroubleshootingTips

BeforeYou

CallForService........ 21-25

Tips

answers to

common problems here.
Ilyou review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call t0r

service at all.

If YouNeedService

llyou do need service, ?xn_can
relax knowing help is only a

phone call away. A list ot toll-fl'ee
(llstomer service iltllnl)ers is

included in the back section.
()r xxm can always call the

GE'Answer Cenier <'_at
8(t(t.626.2(t(t(t, 24 hours a day,

7 days a week.

CustomerService

ProductRegistration..... 27 28

Warrantj ............. 30-31

ServiceTelephone

Numbers.......... Back Cover

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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A WARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be
foflowed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric

shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,

or loss of life.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in
a water heater thathas notbeen used for two weeks or

more. HYDROGENGAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If tile hot water has not been tlsed tot two weeks or more, prevent
the possibilit 3of damage or ir{itu), by turning on all hot water

tm_cets and allow them to run tor several minutes. Do this betore
using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water

s_stem. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hvdro_,-en oas
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open

fianm or appliance during this process.

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

PROPERINSTALLATION

ANDMAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before #is

used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions

sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling

us toll-free at the GEAnswer Cente_ 800.626.2000.

s_,Connect to a grounded

metal, permarmr_t wiring
system; or run an equipment-

grour_dir_oconductor with

the cirolit conductors and
connect to the equipment-

groundino terminal or lead
of the appliance.

N Improper connection ot

the equipmentNrounding
conductor can resuh in a risk

of electric shock. Check with
a qualitied electrician or

service representative if
?_u are in doubt whether

the appliance is properly
grounded.

_ l)ispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or
packing material properl).

N I)o not attempt to repair

or replace any part ot }_ur
dishwasher unless it is

specilically recommended
in this manual, All other

servicing should be reterred
to a qualitied technician.

N To minimize the possibility ot

electric shock, disconnect this
appliance ti'om the power
supply bei_)re attempting any

maintenance. NOTE:Turning
the dishwasher off does not

disconnect the appliance
ti'om the power supply,

We recommend having a
qualified technician service
your appliance.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

DONOT...

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i¢ Do not tamperwith controls.

i_ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack oi
dm dishwasher,

s_i'I)o not discard a dishwasher

without first removing the
door of the washing

compartment.

i_ Do not store or use

combustible materials,
g_/soline or other tlammable

vapors and liquids in the
vicinity ot this or any other

appliance.

i¢ Do not allowchiMren to

playinside, onor with this
appliance or any discarded

appliance.

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WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

i_ Use only powder, tabs,

liquid (letergents or rinse
agents recommended t0r use

in a dishwasher and keep
them out of the reach of

children, Cascade '>
Automatic Dishwashing

Detergent has been approved
tieruse in all GE dishwashers,

I,ocate sharp items so that
the} are not likel} to damage

the door seal.

_ I,oad sharp knives widl the

handles up to reduce the risk
of (aH-t?pe iqjuries.

i¢ Do not wash plastic items

unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent. For

plastic items not so marked,
check the mamditcturer's

reconnnendations.

i¢ Nonq)ishware Items: I)o not

"_\;/S[1itelns Stlch as electronic

air cleaner fihers, turnace
filters and paint brushes in

your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration

or staining ot dishwasher
may resuh.

s_?'l)o not touch the heating

element during or
immediatel) after use,

_ I)o not operate your

dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly

in place.

N Close supervision isnecessa_ 3-

it this appliance is used by or
near children.

i_ Ix_ad light, plastic items

so they will not become
dislodged and drop to the

bottom ot the dishwasher-
the) might come into contact

with the heating element and

be (t_-u-n_-Ic_-ed

Readandfollow this
SafetyInformation carefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe dishwasher control aneL

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

LOAD SELECTIONS OPTIONS CLEAN J

ControlSettings

!:I! i LoadSelections

The light above the selected pad wilt be ON to indic ate which LOADSELECTION has been selected.

POTS & PANS 11.5gal.,66 min.....RewashPrewashPrewashMainwashPostriDsePostrinseFiDalnDSe

For I_eaviiy soiled dishes or cookware witll dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday
dishes may be included. Tiffs cycle will not remove burned-on foods.

NORMAL 9.9gal., 58 rnin. PrewashPrewashMain washPostrinsePestrinseFinalrinse

Forloads of everyday disl_esand glassware with medium soils.

LIGHT WASH 8.3gal., 52rnin. RewashMain washPostrinsePestrinseFinalrinse

Fordisl_eswith iigN soils.

CHINA CRYSTAL 8.3gal., 36 rnin. RewashMain washPostrinsePestrinseFinalrinse

For lightly soiled china and crystal.

RINSE ONLY 1.6gal., 4 rain. Rinse

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

optio,s

Thelight abovefl?eselectedpad will be ONtoirrdicate which OPTIONhas been selected,

H! TEMP Turnsoilthe heaterin all postrinseandfinal rinsecyclesto helppreventspotting

RINSE on dishware.ThisoptionmaybeturnedONor OFFduringthe wash cycle.

H! TEMP Energizestl_eIleatertoboostwatertemperatureinall prewashandmainwashfill

WASH cycles.Recommendedfor usewith heavilysoileddishes.Optionmaybeturned ON

or OFFduringthewash cycle.

HEATEDDRY Shutsoff tl_edryingheatoption.Dishesair drynaturallyand energyis saved.You

OFF canpropthe door openafter the CLEANlightilluminates.

HEATEDDRY Turnsthe heateron for fast drying.Thiscyclewill extendthetime toyourwash

ON cycleby30 minutes.NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSE ONLYcycle.

LOCK WhentheLOCKpadistouchedtwicewithin3seconds,allpadsbecomeinoperative.

Yeacanlockthe_ntro/s to preventanyse/ectiunsfrombeingmadeOryeacan/oc_tile
controbafteryet/havestartedacycleorselectedBELAYSTARTsottlecycleorBELAY
STARTisnotioterropted

Children cannot accidentafly start dishwasher by touching pads with this

option selected.

Tounlockthe dishwasherafter it hasbeenlocked,touchtheLOCKpadh#icewithin
3seconds.ThelightabovetheLOC/(padwill turn off.

BELAYSTART

Youcandelaythe start of awasll cyclefor up to 8 hours.PresstheBELAYSTART
padtochoosethe numberof hoursyouwant to delaythe start ofthecycle.The
machinewill countdownandstartautomaticallyatthe correcttime. Pressin9 the

START/RESETbutton will cancel the BELAg STARTselection.
NOTE:if youforgetto latclltile doora remindersignalwill beepuntilyou do so.

RESET Tochangea cycle afterwashing starts,touchtheSTART/RESETpadto cancel

thecycle.Afterwater ispumpedoutandthemotorstops,you canreprogramand
restarttile dishwasher.Thiswill takeapproximately90seconds.

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Close and latch the door. Touch the START/_ESETpadto begin the cycle. Water
till begins and approximately 40 seconds later the wash action begins.

NOTE:The dishwasher remembers )our last cTcle so )ou don't have to reprogram
each time. When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is in the locked

position, the control panel lights will be ONand display the last settings )ou
selected.

ltyou don't want to change any oI the settings, simpl} touch the START/RESET
pad to begin the cycle.

Also, ifa power t_filum occurs, NORMALand HEATEOORYwill automatically be
progq'ammed. Make any new selections and touch the START/RESETpadto begin

the Qvle.

This light is illuminated when a wash cs(le is complete. The light will sta) ON
until the door is opened.

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Flashingdisplaylights.

Lights WhatIt Means What ToDo

Allow tile dishwasher to drain and

Tile START/RESETpad
has been pressed.

This isnormal.

reset before )K)ll start a llew _.,,ash
cycle.

CLEAN

PLUS A
BEEPING

SOUND

PLUS A

BEEPING

SOUND

Control EITor

Control Error

Press tile START/RESETpadto turn
oft'the beeper. It the CLEAN light

continues to tlash, call for se_%ce.

Press tile START/RESETpadto turn
off the beeper and the dishwasher

will attempt to reset. Then restart

the wash cycle. If this e_'ror continues,
call l_r see'vice.

Usingthe dishwasher.

Checkthe Water Temperature

The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than

15()°F., tot etlective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check

the water temperature with a candy or meat thermonmter. Wllyn on
the hot xx_ltert_tucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermonmter

in aglass and let tile x_ater mn continuoush,, into tile_olass.until tile
temperature stops rising.

UseJebDty ® RinseAgent

Jet-Dry®rinse agent removes spots and prevents new fih-n build-up
on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Fill tile rinse agent dispenser
until it reaches the bottom otlip

inside tile opening. I)o not overfill
the dispenser. Replace cap.

To check if rinse agent is needed,
press the clear center of the fill ca g

2 or 3 times. If rinse agent fills tile center of the fill cap, you have
enotgh.

A full dispensershouldlast aboutone month.

Ifrinse agent isspilled, wipe upthe excess.

DishPreparationPriorto Loading

No pre-rinsing of normal tood soil is required.

i_ Scrape ott hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and

seeds.

i{',Remove large quantities of an', remainino-todd
s_?'Remove lealS, vegetables, nleat trimmings, and excessive al-notlnts

of grease or oil.

_ Remove acidic t0od soils that can discolor stainless steel.

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UsingtheDishwasherDoor

Tile door must be closed and locked into place to select a
LOADSELECTIONor an OPTION,

If the door is opened during a q,,cle and left open, thedishwasher

.....................willbeep once every minute until tile door is closed and latched

into place.

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Using the dishwasher.

ProperUseof Detergent

Use only detergent specitically made tot use in dishwashers. Cascade"
Automatic I)ishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all ( ;E

dislncdshers, Kee l) your detergent li'esh and dry. I)on't put deteruent
into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.

inside door otyour dishwasher. All wash Q'cles

except RINSE OM.Frequire detergent in the main 0pen cu.p
cup. Wash t_vles with a pre-_zish and a main

wash xfill also use tile open cup. Tile amount el
You'll lind two detergent dispensers on tile M /fS2___

detergent 1(1use depends on whether your

water is harder soft. With hard water, lill the

main cup and open cup completely. With soft

x_ater till both cuds halt_a av When using, autonlatic dislncashino

detergent tabs. simply place one tab in tile main Ctl1)and dose.

l'rotect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your x_vuer
dq/arunent and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more gTains
is extremely hard water. A water soliener is recommended. Without

it, lime can buiM tip in the water valve, which couM slick while open
and cause llooding. Too nmch detergent widi soti water can cause a
permanent doudiness ot glassw_u'e, called etching.

NOTE:Toopen detergent cup atier ithas / (

been dosed, unlatch the door. l'ress the

$TABT/BESETpadthree times witlfin t'_x)

se{ ends and the detergent cup will release.
You may also turn the detergent cup handle

counter41ockwise until it releases. _ snapp ng sound may be heard.

ForgettoAddaDish?

A torg-otten dish can be added an) time before the main wash.

Push the door latch to the left.

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I)o not open the door until tim water spra} action stops. Steam

Ilia} rise out of the dishwasher.

Close the door and push the latch to the t_tr right.

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Loadingthe 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

Ahhotgh the upper rack is tar glasses, Qlps and

saucers, pots and pans can be placed in this rack

tor ett_'ctive cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best

along the sides. This is also a secure place tar
dishwasher-sa_, plastics.

The cup 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 at an angle tar best washability.

Because wine glasses come in v_-lriotlssizes, alier
loading, slowly push in the rack to make sure they

will clear the top of the dishxcdsher.

The upper rack is good tbr all kinds ot odd-

shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and
other items should be placed tilce down. Fold-

down fingers (on some models) provide flexibility

for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.

Securelargerdishwasher-safeplasticsovertwofingers
whenpossible.

Makesuresmaflplasticitemsaresecuresotheycan'tfall
ontotheheater

Besurethatitemsdonotprotrudethroughthebottomof
therackandblockrotationofthemiddlesprayarm.This
couldresultinpoorwashperformanceforitemsle the
upperrack.

Checktomakesurethattallitemswillnotblockrotation
ofthetopwasharm.

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Loadingthe dishwasher racks.

The Wash Tower

Keep the center area clear th the lower rack.

Tile wash tower rises throllgh tile center of tile lower
rack during tile _ash and rinse portions of the c}cle.

Tile wash tower shoots water into the mid-level _sll
arm located under the upper rock. Blocking the

wash tower couM result in poor wash pe_lbrmance
for items intile upper rack.

Don'tblockorloadtaftthingsnextto the
WashTower

Lower Rack

When loading the lower rack,do not load large platters or
traysin the front right corner.Theymay prevent detergent

from circulating during the wash cycle.

Tile lower rack is hest used tbr plates, saucers, and
cookware. I.arge items such as broiler pans and

racks shouM go along the right-hand side, [.oad
platters, pots and howls along tile sides, in corners,

or in the hack. The soiled side of items should titce
tile center oI the rack, If necessa_)', oversized

glasses and nmgs can he placed in tile lower rack
to m_edmize loading flexibility,

Also, be caretul not to let a portion ()fan item such

as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom
rack. This could block tile wash arm and result in

poor _v_sllpertormance.
F'oM-down fingers (on some models) provide

flexibility t0r extrMaNe and hard4o-fit items.
Tile fingers may be left in tile up position or tolded

down to customize tile lower rack.

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Don't let any

iitem extend

h bottom.

Silverware Basket

Put flatware in the removable basket with knits'

handles up to protect y_ur hands. Place spoons in
the basket with handles dox_-n Mix knives, tbrks

and spoons so they don't nest together. Distribute
evenly,. Small plastic items, such as measuring

spoons and lids from small containers, should go in
the bottom of the silverware basket with silverware

on top.
IJds can be assembled to eidmr end of the

silverware basket to contain small items.
To assemble an end lid, place the outer lid stud

into the hole on the outside otthe silverware
basket. Then place the inside lid stud into the

inner hole in the silverware basket. Repeat tbr
other side if desired 1 ono- items can be olaced

on the cupshelf in the upper rack.
The Olverware basket can be placed in the fl'ont,

side or back of the lo_vr rack.

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Loadingplacesettings.._

Follow these guidelines for loading lOplace settings. Features and
appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.

Upper Rack--lO place settings

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Lower Rack--lO place settings

Foflow these guidelines for loading 12place settings. Features and
appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model

Upper Rack-- 12place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings

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Aboutoptional accessories.

Youcan change the door and lower access panel appearance of your
dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories:

_ Color Panels
_ 1/4" Wood Panel TrimKit
_ 3/4" Trimless Panel Kit

These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA, MasterCard, or

Discover cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002.

Specify accessory number when ordering.

Descriptionsof OptionalAccessories

Colorpanels--Replacement door panels and lower a(cess panels
are available in the tollowing (oh)rs:

i_ GPF4OOA(Almond)
i_ GPF4OOB(Black)
_:i: GPF4OOW(White)

_:i: GPF400S (Stainless Steel)
_ GPF400C (Bisque)

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NOTE:The GPFIO0 dishwasher door spring kit is included with the
stainless steel color panel kitand nmst be installed with it (GPF400S),

Wood panel trim kit-- This at(essex)" contains trim and instructions

fin" you to supply and install a I/_Uthick decorative wood door and
lower access panel:

_ GPF425A (Almond)
i_ GPF425B (Black)

i_ GPF425W (White)
_ GPF425C (Bisque)

NOTE:The GPFIO0 dishwasher door spring kitmust also be ordered
and installed when the door panel weighs four Ibs. or more,

Trimlesspanel kit--This ac(esso_y contains parts and instructions

fin" you to supply and install a 3/4" thick decorative wood door and
lower access panel:

_ GPF475

NOTE: The GPFIO0 dishwasher doorspring kit is included with the

trimloss panol kit and must be installed with it.

Aboutoptional rack accessories.

Baby Bottle Holder
Part Number: WX69X200

_ Prevents movement of baby bottles during the

dishwasher cycle

_i: Snaps easily onto any dishwasher upper rack
_ Eliminates hand washing

For best results,
the Baby Bottle

Holder should
be installed on

the upper rack
of the dishwasher.

i_ Fits all baby bottles

You can order a package of 5 Baby Bottle Holders, at extra
cost, by calling 800-626-2002, or through the Internet at

www geappliances.com (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover
cards accepted).

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Caringfor the dishwasher.

Toclean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly.
Toclean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax.

Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of
the dishwasher.

Protect Against Freezing

I1your dishwasher is lett in an unheated plate during

tile winter, ask a service techrfician to:

Cut off elet u'k al power to the dishwasher. Remove
fuses or trip circuit breaker.

N Turn oil the water suppl) and disconne_.t the water

.....................inlet line t_'om the water valve.

a I)rain water from the water inlet line and water

.....................valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

Re_.onnect the water inlet line to the water valve.

Does FourDishwasher Have anAir Gap?

i air ,ap protects VOllrd sh.aasher agai 1stwater

o , ,

backing up into it ira drain clogs. The air gap is not
a pm't of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your

_arranty Not all plumbing codes require air gaps

SO yOtl may not have ()lie.

Checktheair gap any
time your dishwasher isn't
draining well.

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The air gap N easy to clean.

Turn off the dishwasher and lilt oft the chrome

(over.

Remove the plastic cap and clean with a toothpick.

The Stainless Steel Panels

The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with StainlessSteelMagic or a
similar product using a clean, sell cloth.

You can order Stainless Steel Magic # WXlOXl5 throtgh GE Parts by
(alling 8004_26-2002.

Beforeyou call for service...

Troubleshooting -tips

Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not
need to call for service.

Possible Causes What ToDo

Controlpanel lightsgo
offwhenyou"resetting

controls

Noise Some of the sounds

Detergentleft in Dishes are blocking the Reposition the dishes.
dispensercups detergent cups

Detergentcuplid
latchedaccidentally
byuser

Time too long between
touching of selected pads

you'll hear are normal

Utensils are not secure
in the rack or something

small has dropped into
the rack

Motor hums l)ishwasher has not been

Each pad must be touched

within 30 seconds of the

others. To relight, touch
any pad again, or unlock

and relatch door.

Hard tbod disposal
shredding action.

Drain valve opening to
pump water out.

Timer control as cycle
progTesses,

Detergent cup opeMr N.
The motor stopping during

the dr?_ng period.
Water draining out of file

tub immediately _flier you
touch START/RESETpad.

Make sure everything is
se(alred in dishwasher,

used on a reDflar basis, ILl
you do not use your

dishwasher often, set it to
fill and pump out once

evelT week. This will help
keep the seal moist and
the garbage disposer clear,

' Unlatdl the door. Press

the START/RESETpad

three times withiri two
seconds. The detergent

(alp will trip.

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Water standing m

the bottom of the tub

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Water won't pump

out of the tub

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Stained tubinterior

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This is normal

Drain is clogged

Correct detergent

wasn't used

Rinse agent

was spilled

Detergent with
colorant was used

Some tomato-based
foods can stain

A small amount ot clean
water around the outlet on

the tub bottom at the back
of the tub keeps the water

seal lubricated,

It}on havean air gap,
clean it.

Check to see it y_ur kitchen
sink isdraining well. It not.

you may need a phunber.

It the dishwasher drains into a
disposer, mn disposer clear.

Use only automatic dishwasher
detergents to avoid sudsing.

Cascade' Automatic
Dishwashing DeteNent has

been approved t0r use in all
GE dishwashers.

To remove suds fl'om the tub,

open the dishwasher and let
suds dissipate. Add 1 g_dlon

of cold water to the rob. Close
the door until it locks into

place, t'ump oHt water by
pressing START/RESETthen

immediately press STARt/RESEt
again. Repeat if necessa U.

Always wipe up rinse agent

spills immediately.

Some detergents contain

colorant (pigment or dyes)
that will discolor the tub

interior with extended use.
Check the deteNent talp

ti)r signs of any discoloration.
ltcup is discolored chano-e to

detergent without any coh)rant.
Cascade _'_Automatic

Dishwashing Detergent has
been approved fi_ruse in all
GE dishwashers.

LTseot the RINSEONLY_ycle

(on some models) after adding

the dish to the load can
decrease the level ot staining.

Dishesandflatware
not clean

Spots and filming
on glasses and

flatware

Possible Causes What ToDo

Low inlet water
temperature

Make sure inlet _ater
temperature is correct

(see page 12).
Use HI TEMP WASH.

Water pressure is _ Turn oil a taucet, Iswater
temporarily low coming out more slowly

than usual? If so, wait until
pressure is normal bet0re

using }our dishwasher.
Air gap is clogged (;lean the air gap.
Improper rack loading ' Make sure lane dishware

does not block the

TO I "

dete ge it dispenser or the

wash arms,

Extremely hard water
Low inlet water
temperature

Overloading the
dishwasher

Improper loading
Old or damp powder

detergent
Rinse agent dispenser

empty
Too little detergent

Use det-Dry ® rinse

remove spots and prevent

new fihn buikt-up.

To renlove Stllbborll spots

and pre-existing fihn ti'om

glasgvare:

I Remove all metal utensils

fl'om the dishwasher.

2 I)o not add deteNent.

3 Select the longest tycle,

4 Start the distm_asher and

allow to run tbr 18 to 22

agent

minutes. Dishwasher will
now be in tile main wash.

5 ()pen tile door and pour

2 olps (500 ml) ot white

vinegar into tile bottom of

the dishx_,lsher.

6 (;lose tile door and allow

to complete tile Q-de.
If vinegar rinse doesn't

work: Repeat as above,

except use 1/4 cup (60ml)
ot citric acid {_)-stals

instead ot vinegar.

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Cloudinesson
glassware

Z

Black or gray Almninmn mensils have Remove marks with a nfild,
marks on dishes rubbed against dishes abrasive cleaner.

Yellow or brown fihn Tea or coffee stains Remove the stain by band,

on inside surfaces using a sohltion ()1 i/2/llp

Whitefilmoninside

surfaces

Possible Causes

Combination of soft

water and too much

detergent

Water temperature

entering the dishwasher
exceeds 150°F.

An overall yellow or

brown film can be caused
by iron deposits in water

Hard water minerals

What ToDo

This iscalled etching and
is permanent. To prevent

tiffs ii'om happening, use
less detergent if)ou have
soft water. Wash glasgvare
in the shortest (ycle that

MII get dram clean.

1_ower tile water heater
temperature,

blea/ll and 3 cups warm

water.

A WARNING

Betore cleaning interior

wait at least 20 nfinutes

_dter a cy/le tbr tile
beating element to cool

doom. Failure to do so can
resuh in burns,

A special fiher in the water

supply line istile only way
to correct this problem.

Contact a water sotiener
company.

' To clean tile interior, apply

dishwasher detergent to a
damp sponge. Wear
rubber gloves. Donotuse
any type of cleanser odmr
than dishwasher detergent
because it may cause
foanfing or sudsing.

Cascade':' Aut()ma{ic

l)isbwashing Detergent

has been approved ior use
in all GE dislm_ashers.

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Possible Causes

Dishes don't dry Low inlet water

temperature

Rinse agent dispeuser

is empty

Controlpanel Door latch may not be
responded to inputs properly seated

butdishwashernever
filledwith water

Dishwasherwon'trun

Steam This is normal

Fuse is blown, or the

circuit breaker wipped

What To Do

Make sure inlet x_ltel"

temperature is correct

(see page 12).

' Select HI TEMPRINSE

and/or HEATEDDRY.

' Che(k the rinse agent

dispenser.

(;all tor service.

' Replace fllse or reset

circuit breaker. Remove

any other appliances fl'om

the cir_afit.

TiT resetting the

START/RESETpad.

Steam comes through

the vent by the door latch

(turino dpdng and when

wamr is being pumped out.

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General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150

Louisville, KY 40232-2150

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Thank you tor purchasing our product and thank you for placing )our contidence in us.

We are proud to have }ou as a CllStOl-ner!

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Have the peate of COl-ltainsinformation

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or need more

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GEDishwasher Warranty. (GHD5000series)

OneYear

Fromthe date of the
originalpurchase

SecondYear

Fromthe date of the
originalpurchase

FiveYears

Fromthe date of the
originalpurchase

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Ten Years

From the date of the
original purchase

Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care®technician. For service,
carl 800-GE-CARES.

GE Will Replace:

Anypart ot the dishwasher which thils due to a defect in

materials or w()rkmanship. During this full one-year

watTantg GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor

and in-home service to replace the (tetective part.
Any part of the Water Distribution Systemwhich iitils due

to a detect in materials or workmanship. During this
second-year limited watTantg, you will be responsible tor
any labor or in-home service costs.

The electronic control module itit should iitil due to

a detect in materials or workmanship. During this

five-year limited warranty, you will be responsible tot

;tny labor or in-home servicecosts.

The Pennarumub or doorliner,itit iitils to contain water

due _()a detect in materials or x_x)rkmanship. During this
full ten-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge,
all labor and in-home service to repla(e the (lete(tive part.

i_ Service lrips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

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_::hnproper iuslallation.
_ Replacement of house fuses or

reselling of circuit breakers.

i_ Failure of the product ff it is

abused, misused, or used for other
than the intended purpose or used

commercially.

Thiswarranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeedingowner for products purchased

for home use within the USA.Proofof original purchase da te is needed to obtain service under the

warranty In Alaska, thewarranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home,

Some states donot allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This

warrantygives youspecific legal rights, and you may also haveother rights which varyfrom state to
state. Toknow what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
state's Attorney General

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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i_ Damage to the product caused by

accidenL fire, floods or acts of God.

_ Incidental or consequential dmnage

caused by possible defects with this
appliance.

i_ Cleaning or servicing of the air gap

device in the drain line.

(All models except

GEBishwasher Warranty. GHD5000Series)

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care®technician. For service,
carl 800-GE-CARES.

GEWill Replace:

OneYear

Fromthe date of the
originalpurchase

SecondYear

Fromthe date of the
originalpurchase

FiveYears

Fromthe date of the
originalpurchase

LifetimeofProduct

Anypart at the dishwasher whkh iidls due 1o a defect in

materials or workmanship. I)uring this full one-year

warran_ GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor

and in-home service to replace the detective part.
Any part at the dishwasher which iilils due It) a detect in

materials or workmanship. I)uring this second-year

limitedwarran_ you will be responsible tar any labor or

in-home service costs.

The dishwasher rack, it it should rust, or the electronic

control module itit should tidl due to a (tei_'(t in
materials or workmanship. I)uring this five-year limited

warran_ you will be responsible tar any labor or in-home

se[_,ice costs.

The PetmaTufqub or door liner, if it tidls to contain water

due to a (letect in materials or workmanship. During this
full watran_ GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor
and in-home service to replace the (tetective part.

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how to use the product.
i; Improper installation.
_ Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.
_ Failure of the product if it is

abused, misused, or used for other

than the intended purpose or used

commercially.

Thiswarranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeedingowner for products purchased

for home use within the USA. Proofof odginal purchasedate is needed to obtain service under the

warranty In Alaska, thewarranty excludes the cost of shipping or servicecalls to yourhome,

Some states donot allow the exclusionor limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This

warrantygives youspecific legal dghts, and youmay also haveother dghts which varyfrom state to
state. Toknow what your legal dghts are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
state's Attorney General

Warrantor:GeneralElectricCmnpany.Louisville,KY40225

_ Damage to the product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

i_ Incidental or consequential dmnage

caused by possible defects with this
appliance.

i__Cleaning or servicing, of the air gap

device in the drain line.

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ServiceTelephoneNumbers.

GEAnswer Center®800.626.2000

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The ( d:,Answer (;enter'" _sopen 24 hours a (la_. / days a",_eek.
OR

Visit our _ ebsite at: www..geappliances.com

In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CARES(800-432-2737)

Expert (/E repair service s only a phone call awa},

SpecialNeedsService800.626.2000

TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)

(,E otters, t_'ee of charge, a brodmre to assist in planning
a barrier-ti'ee kitchen tot persons with limited nlobilit?.

ServiceContractssoo-62_-2224

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l'urchase a GE service contract x_dfileyour warranty is still in effect
and you'll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will

still be there after your warrant? expires.

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PartsandAccessories800-626-2002

lndMduals qualitied to sepdce their own appliances can 1-,ave parts
or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and

l)iscover cards are accepted).

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed
by any user, Other servicing generally should be referred toqualified

service personnel Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation,

ServiceSatisfaction

lf}x_uare not satistied Mth the sepdce you receive from GE, tbllow
these stops. First, contact the people who sepdced }x)ur appliance.

Next, if}x_u are still not pleased, write all the details--including your
phone number-to: Manager, Cusu)mer Relations, GE Appliances,

Appliance Park, I_ouisville, KY 40225.