DISHWASHERS
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . .3
USING THE DISHWASHER
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Dispensers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Appliance Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . . 19
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . .23
CONSUMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . 24
FRONT CONTROL MODELS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label on the tub wall just inside the door.
OWNER’S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
WARNING PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca.
ŶConnect the dishwasher/appliance 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.
ŶImproper 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.
ŶDispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.
ŶDo 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.
ŶUse only cord kit WX09X70910 or hard-wire to building electrical. Failure to follow this instruction, could result in risk of fire and personal injury.
ŶTo minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.
WARNING WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER, FOLLOW BASIC PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
ŶUse this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
ŶUse only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of reach of children. Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.
ŶLocate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.
ŶLoad sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
ŶDo not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
ŶDo not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
ŶDo not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
ŶDo not tamper with controls.
ŶDo not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
ŶTo reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with, on or inside this appliance at any time.
ŶDo not store or use combustible materials including gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
ŶSmall parts, such as rack clips and filter retaining posts, can be a choke hazard to small children if removed from the dishwasher. Keep out of reach of small children.
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INFORMATION SAFETY
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING WATER HEATER SAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two or more weeks.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance 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, use an open flame, or use the appliance during this process.
WARNING RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Ŷ Do not allow children to play with, on, or inside this or any discarded appliance.
Ŷ Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the latch by removing the two |
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CAUTION TO PREVENT MINOR INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
Ŷ During or after wash cycle, contents may be hot to |
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the touch. Use care before handling. |
electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and |
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Ŷ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is |
paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to the |
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dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the |
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used by or near children. Do not allow children to |
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play around the dishwasher when closing the door, |
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Ŷ Load light-weight, plastic items so they do not |
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closing the upper rack, or while vertically adjusting |
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the upper rack due to the possibility of small fingers |
become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the |
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being pinched. |
dishwasher—they might come into contact with the |
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heating element and be damaged. |
CAUTION ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ŷ This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, |
Ŷ If the electric supply provided does not meet the |
and connected to an individual, properly grounded |
above specifications, it is recommended that a |
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit |
licensed electrician install an approved outlet. |
breaker or time-delay fuse. |
Ŷ Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for any |
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NOTICE
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Ŷ 8VH RQO\ SRZGHU Finish® Quantum® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Finish® Quantum® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, and Finish® Jet-Dry® Rinse Aid rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE Appliances dishwashers.
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Getting started
Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual
1 Load Dishwasher
For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading section. No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil.
2 Add Detergent
Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use detergent such as Finish® Quantum® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent. See Dispensers section.
3 Add Rinse Agent
Add rinse agent such as Finish® Jet-Dry® Rinse Aid to the rinse agent dispenser. See Dispensers section. NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further enhance the dishwasher’s drying performance.
4 Select Cycle
Press the Select Cycle pad for the desired wash cycle. The light next to the Select Cycle pad will be lit to indicate which wash cycle has been selected.
NOTE: Cycle times vary based on soil level, water temperature, and options selected.
The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position. The cycle will not start until the Start pad is pushed and the door is closed within 4 seconds.
AutoSense This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly.
(on some *Time range: 1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours 5 minutes. models)
Heavy This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. *Time: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Normal This cycle is meant for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash a full load of normally soiled dishes and is designed to conserve both water and energy. Normal was used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher. *Time range: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 45 minutes.
1 Hour This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes and takes about 1 hour. It is safe for china and crystal with no options selected. *Time: 50 minutes.
Rinse For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Detergent is not
(on some dispensed during the rinse cycle. *Time: 15 minutes. models)
*Washing time only. Does not include drying time, Auto Hot Start, or options. NOTE: If the incoming water temperature is too low, the Auto Hot Start feature may add up to 11 minutes of additional time.
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Getting started
5 Select Options
The light by the selected pad will be lit to indicate which Option has been selected.
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This option increases the temperature to help clean heavily soiled dishes and will increase the |
Temp |
cycle time by 20 to 50 minutes. Option may be turned On or Off during the wash cycle. This |
Boost |
option will also improve dry performance on the Normal cycle. |
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This option has several functions. Steam is introduced at the beginning of the cycle to help with |
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heavily soiled and/or dried-on, bakedon soils and for sanitization of dishware along with improving dry |
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performance by raising the water temperature in the final rinse. The cycle length will vary depending |
models) |
on the temperature of your inlet water. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. |
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Available with Heavy, AutoSense and Normal cycles. |
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NOTE: This option is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during |
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or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate |
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water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the |
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Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle. Utilizing this option will modify the cycle |
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to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. |
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NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. |
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This option can be selected by pressing the Dry button once to illuminate the Heated light. This |
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setting will greatly improve your dry performance for daily, regular or typical dishes. The heated dry |
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option will typically add 48 minutes to your cycle time. This option is not available with the Rinse |
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cycle. NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further enhance the dishwasher’s drying performance. |
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Heated Dry was selected to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher. |
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This option can be selected by pressing the Dry button twice to illuminate the Boost light. This |
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option will add additional time to your heated dry option, further enhancing the dishwasher’s |
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drying performance for difficult to dry items. NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further enhance the |
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dishwasher’s drying performance. |
Heated |
Shuts off the drying option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Opening the door at |
Dry Off |
the end of the cycle can improve drying performance. NOTE: The use of rinse aid can further |
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enhance the dishwasher’s drying performance. |
Bottle Jets |
This option increases the time that the bottle jets are on and may add up to 23 minutes to the |
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cycle time. Use this to wash difficult to clean, dishwasher safe baby bottles, sport bottles, tall |
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coffee cups, etc. See use recommendations in the Loading section. |
Wash |
Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack. This |
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will shorten the cycle time and conserve energy. This option should be used when dishes are |
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placed in only one rack. |
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Delay |
Delays the start of a wash cycle up to 8 to 12 hours depending on model. Press Delay Hours, to |
Hours |
select the number of hours, then press Start one time and close door to begin countdown. The |
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cycle will start once allotted time has expired. |
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Control |
You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controls |
Lock |
after you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot accidentally |
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start the dishwasher by pressing pads with this option selected. |
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To LOCK/UNLOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Dry |
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and Steam pads, or on some models the Select Cycle pad for 3 seconds. The Lock Controls |
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light, or on some models the Light and Rinse cycle lights will turn on to indicate the control is |
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locked and will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked. |
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6 Start Dishwasher
Start Door can be open to select the desired options. Press the Start pad and close the door within 10 seconds to start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. The wash cycle will begin shortly after closing the door. If the door is open, the illuminated lights will turn off if a pad is not pressed within two minutes. To activate the display, close and open the door or press any pad.
Interrupt or To interrupt or pause a dish cycle, slowly open the door. Opening the door will cause the wash Pause cycle to pause. The dishwasher will beep every minute to remind you to close the door. To restart
or resume the cycle, press Start, and close the door within 4 seconds.
Cancel To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start pad for 3 seconds and close door. The dishwasher will drain, emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will turn OFF.
7 Cycle Indicator Lights and Sounds
Sanitized Displayed at end of the cycle when Wash Temp Sani (Sanitize) has been selected and dishwasher has met requirements for sanitization. See Wash Temp Sani (Sanitize), for complete description. Opening the door or pressing any key while the door is closed will turn off the light.
Clean Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are clean. Opening the door or pressing any key while the door is closed will turn the light off.
Sabbath/ To turn this option ON/OFF, press and hold the Start and Wash Temp pads for 5 seconds, Door close the door and wait 3 minutes for the dishwasher to go into sleep mode. In the OFF mode, Wake Up the control display, control sounds, and interior lights (on some models) will not respond to the Mode door opening/closing. This mode can be used when observing certain religious holidays such as (on some the Sabbath. To activate the control and interior lights (on some models), press any button. models)
Mute To turn the dishwasher control sounds ON/OFF, press the Heated Dry or Power Dry button 7 times within 5 seconds.
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Dispensers
Check the Water Temperature
The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and |
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, |
not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to |
place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run |
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a |
continuously into the glass until the temperature stops |
candy or meat thermometer. |
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Use a Rinse Agent
Rinse agents, such as Finish® Jet-Dry® Rinse Aid are designed for great drying action and to protect against spots and film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic.
Filling the Rinse Agent Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (104 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month.
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Open the rinse agent dispenser door. |
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Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full. You may need to pause several times to |
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allow rinse aid to settle. NOTE: Indicator window does not light up. |
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Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam from forming |
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5 Close the rinse agent dispenser door.
Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. If water drops or |
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hard water spots remain on dishes after the dry cycle, increase the setting. |
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Open the Rinse Agent dispenser door; |
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then turn the adjuster clockwise to |
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increase the amount of rinse agent, |
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counterclockwise to reduce the amount |
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of rinse agent. |
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Clockwise to |
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