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Safety Instructions ........... 2-5

Operating Instructions

Core and Cleaning ................. 17

Control Panel and Settings ........ 6-8

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

Loading the Rocks ............. 14-16

Recommended Dishwasher

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

Using the Dishwasher .......... 10-13

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 18-2o

Consumer Support

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

Worrontg .......................... 21

Stainless Steel

Tub Dishwashers

Write the model ond seriol
numbers here:

Model #
Seriul #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just inside the door.

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165D4700P390

/;9-55066 08-09 JR

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

WARNING!

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

WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may beproduced in a water heater that has not been used

for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

Ifthe hot water has not been usedfor 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. Dothis before using any

electricalappliance which is connected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-
up hydrogen gas to escape. Sincethe gasisflammable, do not smokeor usean openflame or appliance

during this process.

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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 GEApplionces.com.

mConnect 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.

m Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electricshock.
Checkwith a qualified electrician or service

representative if you are in doubt whether the

appliance isproperly grounded.

m Disposeof discarded appliances andshipping

or packing material properly.

Ill Donot attempt to repair or replace any part

of your dishwasher unlessit is specifically

recommended inthis manual. Allother servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

raTa minimize the possibility of electric shock,

disconnect this appliance from the power supply

beforeattempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turningthe dishwasher off doesnot
disconnect the appliance from thepower supply.

Werecommendhaving a qualified technician

servicegout appliance.

CAUTION: Topreventminorinjuryorpropertydamage

mContents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if

available,may be hot to the touch. Usecare
before handling.

mUsing a detergent that is

not specifically designed

for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fillwith

suds.

mIf your dishwasher is connected to a

wall switch, ensure that the switch is

on prior to use.

mOn dishwasherswith electronic

controls, if you choose to turn the wall
switch off between wash cycles,allow
5-!0 secondsafter turning the switch on before

touching START/RESETto allow the control to

reboot.

mNon-Dishware Items: Do not wash itemssuch

aselectronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dishwasher.Damageto

dishwasher and discoloration orstaining of
dishwasher may result.

mClosesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance

isused by or near children.

mLoad 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.

INFORMACI6N IMPORTANTEDE SEGURIDAD
LEA TODASLAS INSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR--

GUARDEESTASINSTRUCCIONES

iADVERTENCIA!

Para su seguridad, debe cumplirse con la informaci6n de este manual a fin de minimizar
el riesgo de incendio o explosi6n, descarga el_ctrica o para prevenir dafios a la propiedad,

lesiones personales o la muerte.

-& iADVERTENCIA! SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA

Bajo ciertas condiciones,puede producirsegas de hidr6geno en un calentador deagua que no se ha usado

durante dos semanas o mds. EL GAS DE HIDROGENOES EXPLOSIVO.

Si el agua caliente no se ha utilizado por dos semanas o m6s, evite la posibilidad de daflos o lesiones
abriendo todos los grifos de agua caliente g dej6ndolas correr durante varios minutos. Haga esto antes
de utilizar cualquier aparato el@ctrico que se encuentre conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Este simple

procedimiento permitir6 que se libere cualquier clase de acumulaci6n de gas de hidr6geno. Ya que el gas

es inflamable, no fume o utilice una llama abierta o un aparato durante este proceso.

INSTALACION Y MANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOS

Estelavaplatos debeinstalarsede manera adecuada y ubicarse deacuerdo con lasInstruccionesde

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Instalacidn antes de comenzar e!uso.Siusted no ha recibido una pdgina deInstruccionesdeinstalacidn
con su lavap!atos,puede obtener una visitando nuestrositio Weben GEApplionces.com.

m Conecteel lavaplatos/aparato a un sistema m No intente reparar o cambiar ninguna piezade

de cableado permanente conconexi6n a tierra
o debe utilizarseun conductor de conexi6na tierra

del equipamiento con losconductores decircuito,
g debe conectarse a laterminal de conexi6n
a tierra o conductor del aparato.

m Unaconexi6n inadecuada del conductor de

conexi6n a tierra de equipo puede provocar
un riesgo de descarga [e-mail] un
electricistacalificadoo representante de servicio

t@cnicositiene dudas sobrela correcta conexi6n

a tierra del aparato.

m Eliminelos aparatos que no va a utilizarm6s g el

material de empaque o envb como corresponde.

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sulavaplatos a menos que est@espedficamente
recomendado en este manual. Cualquierotto

serviciodebe realizarloun t@cnicocalificado.

m

Paraminimizar la posibilidadde una descarga
el_ctrica,desconecteeste aparato de la fuente
de energfa antes de realizar cualquier clase de

mantenimiento.

NOTA:Apagar e! lavaplatos no desconectae!
apamto delsuministro de energfa.Recomendamos
queun t_cnicoca!ificadorealicee!serviciot_cnico
desu aparato.

PRECAUCiON: Para evitar lesiones menores U dafios a la propiedad

m Loselementos lavados en elmodo anti-bacterial,

si seencuentra disponible,pueden quedar
calientes al tacto. Tenga cuidado antes de

tocarlos.

m Utilizarun detergente no

disefiado espedficamente
para lavaplatos provocar6
que el aparato seIlene
de espuma.

mSisu lavaplatos se encuentra conectado

a un interruptor de pared,verifique que
el interruptor seencuentre encendido

antes del uso.

m Enlavaplatos con controles electr6nicos, si usted

elije apagar el interruptor depared entre ciclos
de lavado,deje pasar 5-!0 segundos despu_s de
encender el interruptor antes de presionar
START/RESETpara permitir que el control seinicie.

m Elementosno aptos para lavaplatos: No lave

elementos como filtros de limpiadores deaire
electr6nicos,filtros de hornos g pincelesde pintura
en su lavaplatos. Puedenproducirse dafios en el

lavaplatos g decoloraci6n o manchas en el

aparato.

mSe requiere una supervisi6n estricta cuando

cualquier aparato esutilizado por ni_os o en
su cercania.

mCargue elementos livianos g pl6sticos de modo

que no se desplacen gcaigan al fondo del

lavaplatos, ga que pueden entrar en contacto con

el elemento calentador g da_arse.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING--
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

&WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

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Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous...
even if theg will sit for "justa few dags." If you are

getting rid of gour old dishwasher,pleasefollow
the instructions to help prevent accidents.

Screw

(onsome
models)

WARNING!

Usethis appliance onlg for its intended purpose

as described in this Owner's Manual.

m

Useonlg powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse

agents recommended for use ina dishwasher and
keepthem out of the reach of children.Cascade®

and Cascade®Complete Automatic Dishwashing

Detergents,and CascadeCrystal Clearerinse

agents have been approved for usein allGE
dishwashers.

mlOn models with the SmartDispenseTM sgstem,

do not mix ang chlorine bleach-based automatic
dishwashing detergent with ang dishwashing

detergent containing enzgmes as this could
cause the detergents to congeal and lead to
blockage of the SmartDispense TM sgstem.

m Locatesharp itemsso that theg are not likely

to damage the door seal.

m Loadsharp knives with the handles up to reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries.

m Donot wash plastic items unlessmarked

dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplastic
items not so marked, checkthe manufacturer's
recommendations.

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

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher

Takeoff the door of the washing compartment or

remove the door latch (asshown).

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mDo not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

mDo not operate your dishwasher unlessall

enclosure panels are properly in place.
mDo not tamper with controls.
mDo not abuse,sit on or stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher.
mDo not allow children to play around dishwasher

when opening or closing door due to the possibility

of small fingers being pinched in door.
mDo not discard a dishwasherwithout first removing

the door of the washing compartment or the door

Iotch.
mDo not store or usecombustible materials,gasoline

or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.
mDo not allow children to play with, on or insidethis

appliance or any discarded appliance.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR--
GUARDE ESTASINSTRUCCiONES

_ILiADVERTENCIA! RIESGODE ENCIERRO PARANI_IOS

ELIPIINACION CORRECTADEL LAVAPLATOS

Un lavaplatos desechado o abandonado resulta
peligroso._aOn si quedar6 en un lugar por "s61o

unos dfas".Siva a desechar su viejo lavaplatos,
siga las siguientes instrucciones para prevenir

accidentes.

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Antes de desechar su viejo lavuplatos:

requite la puerta del compartimento de lavado

o saque la traba de la puerta (como puede

verse).

Tornillo

(enalgunos
modelos)

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_..AiADVERTENCIA! Cuando usesu lavap/atos, siga precauciones b6sicas

[] Use este aparato s61ocon el objetivo para el que

fue creado, como se describe en este Manual del

Propietario.

[] Utilice s61odetergentes en polvo, Ifquido o tabletas

o agentes de enjuague recomendados para uso
en lavaplatos g mant6ngalos alejados del alcance

de los nihos. Los detergentes para lavaplatos

autom6ticos Cascade®g Cascade ®Complete,

g los agentes de enjuague Cascade Crgstal Clear*
han sido aprobados para el uso en todos los

lavaplatos GE.

[] En modelos con el sistema SmartDispense'", no

mezcle detergentes para lavaplatos autom6ticos
a base de blanqueador con detergentes para

lavaplatos que contengan enzimas porque los
detergentes pueden solidificarse g provocar
bloqueos en el sistema SmartDispense*".

[] Cargue cuchillos filosos con los mangos hacia arriba []

para reducir el riesgo de una lesi6n personal.

[] No lave elementos pl6sticos a menos qua est_n

marcados como aptos para lavaplatos o
equivalente. Enel caso de elementos pl6sticos

qua no est_n marcados asf, verifique las
recomendaciones del fabricante.

deseguridad, induyendo las siguientes:

[] No toque el elemento calentador durante el uso

o inmediatamente despu_s de finalizar el uso.

[] No haga funcionar el lavaplatos a menos qua todos

los paneles del recinto se encuentren en su lugar.
[] No altere o modifique los controles.
[] No maltrate, ni se siente o se pare sobre la puerta

o bandejas de los platos del lavaplatos.
[] No permita qua los ni_osjueguen alrededor del

lavaplatos cuando abra o cierre la puerta debido

a la posibilidad de pellizcar sus dedos con la puerta.
[] No deseche el lavaplatos sin antes quitar lapuerta

del compartimento de lavado o la traba de la

puerta.
[] No almacene o use materiales combustibles,

gasolina u otros vapores o Ifquidos inflamables

cerca de este o cualquier otro aparato.

No permita qua los ni_osjueguen sobre, con

o dentro de este o cualquier otro aparato

desechado.

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About the dishwasher control panel.

Youcanlocateyourmodelnumberonthetubwalljustinsidethedoor.Throughoutthismanual,featuresandappearancemayvaryfromyourmodel.

ControlSettings

_ Status Lights (Indicatorsvary bgmodels)

TheStatus displagtells you what is happeningwhile the dishwasherisinoperation and mayflash,
indicating a malfunction.The lightswill come ON indicating the sequenceof the dishwasher operation.

LOWDETERGENTDisplagedwhen the SmartDispenseTM needs to be refilledwith liquid or gelautomatic

_ Wash Programs (Selections)

With the dishwasher door closedand latched,pressthe pad forthe desiredwash cgcle.
NOTE:Allcgcle times and water usageinformation contained in the following sectionare approximate

values.Actualresultswilldepend on severalfactors,includingbut not limited to inlettemperature,
householdwater pressureand amount of soil in the wash water.

Thelightaboveor nextto the selectedpad will beON to indicatewhich WASHCYCLEhas been selected.

Indicator

dishwasherdetergent.

NOTE:Ifgou are not usingSmartDispenseTM and gouwant to turn the LOWDETERGENT
LEDlightoff,pressthe ADDED HEATpad5 times within 3 seconds.Youwill hear5

beeps;then the lightwillgo off.Youcan turn the light backon bg pressingtheADDED
HEATpad5 timeswithin 3 seconds.

SENSINGDisplayedwhile the Clean SensorTM is measuring the amount of soiland temperature

of water.The dishwasher will adjust the selectedcgcle to achieveoptimal performance.

SANITIZED Displagedwhen cgcle has met sanitizationconditions.

CLEAN Displagedwhen a wash cgcleis complete.

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Wash Programs (Selections) (continued)

SANI WASH 7.5-8.75 gal., 50-i]5 min.

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

NOTE:The Sani Wash cgcle 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. Inthese cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.

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

NORMAL WASH 5.2gal., 60-90 rain.

Thiscycle is for medium/heavily soileddishes 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.

LIGHTWASH

(onsome models)

RINSEONLY 2.5 gal., 11 min.

NOTE:Thisdishwasher is equipped with CleanSensoff'_with automatic temperature contro!;therefore,
cyclelength and time wi!!var_ldepending on sol!and water temperature conditions.

NOTE:On!_lthe Sani Washc_Iclehasbeen designedto meet therequirements of Section6,NSFJ84 for sol!
removal and sanitization efficacy.

7.5 gal., 40-60 min.
This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

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

About the dishwasher control panel.

g Enhancements

Thelight above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENThasbeen selected.

DELAY HOURS

ADDED HEAT

STEAM

HEATEDDRY When HEATEDDRYisoff,disheswill air dry.

LightOff

HEATEDDRY Turnsthe heater on for faster drying.Thiswill extendthe total cycle time between

LightOn 8 and ]8 minutes depending on the cycle selected.NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith

RESET

Start

Youcan delay the start of a wash cycle for upto 24 hours (dependingon model).
Pressthe DELAYHOURSpadto choose the number of hours you want to delay the
start ofthe cycle; then pressSTART/RESET.

Themachine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.
NOTE:Tocancel the DELAYHOURSselection before the cycle begins,repeatedly press

the DELAYHOURSpad until the display isblank.
When selected,the cycle will run longer with heating element on to improve both wash

and dry performance.
NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
Forusewith heavily soiledand/or dried-on, baked-on soils.Thisoption MUSTbe

selected PRIORto starting the cycle.TheSTEAMoption adds 26 minutes to
the cycle time.

NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.

RINSEONLYcycle.

LOCK

Youcan lockthe controls to preventany selections from being made.Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.

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

Tounlock the dishwasher controls, pressand holdthe HEATEDDRYpad for ] seconds.
Thelight above the lock pad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher,pressand hold the
HEATEDDRYpad for ] seconds.The light abovethe LOCKpad will turn on.

Tochange a cycle after washing starts...
TouchtheSTART/RESETpad to cancelthe cycle.TheSTART/RESETlightwill flash while

the water is pumped out if needed.This takes approximately 2 minutes.

Closeand latchthe dishwasherdoor and selectthe cycle and desiredenhancements. Touch the
START/RESETpad once to begin the cycle.Water fill begins immediately, and approximately 60 seconds
later the wash action begins.

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

If the door isclosed,the indicator lightswill turn off ifthe START/RESETpad is not selectedwithin 5minutes.
Toactivate the display, open and closethe door or pressany pad.

Clean

TheCLEANlight will illuminate and a double beep will sound when a wash cycle iscomplete. TheCLEAN
light will turn off when the door isopened.

Flashing display lights.

Status Indicator Lights What It Means
START/RESET Cgcle has been interrupted bg pressingthe START/RESETpad,or there

has been a power failure.The START/RESETlight will stop flashing after the
dishwasher automaticallg drains out the water. The dishwasher will restart if

the interruption was the result of a power failure.

Recommended dishwasher products.

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GErecommends the following products for use in its
dishwashers:

m Forgour manual detergent dispenser,Cescede®

powder, liquid or gel automatic dishwasher
detergents are approved.

m Forgour SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser,use

onlg the recommended detergents listed on page

12of this manual.

Cescade Crystal Cleer ®rinseagent to remove
spots and prevent new film buildup on gour dishes,

glasses,flatware, cookware and plastic. Using rinse
agent alsoimproves drg performance.

m Cescede®Plastic Boosteff nto remove red staining

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

m Cereme Bryte®StainlessSteelApplianceCleaner

to clean the exterior stainlesssteel panel of GEand

ProfileTM dishwashers (for stainlesssteel exterior

models onlg).

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Tern ture

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

Use Cascade stal Clear ®Rinse ,ent

Cescede Cryste! Cleer ®rinse agent improves drying, removes spots and prevents new film buildup on
btour dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

Therinseagent dispenser holds 3.5 oz.of rinseagent.
Under normal conditions,this will last approximately

one month. Try to keep it full,but do not overfill.

Make sure the dishwasher door isfully open.

m

Turnthe dispenser

D

cap to the left and
lift it out.

r_Add rinseagent until

the indicator window
looks full.

Cleanup any spilled
rinseagent with a Indicator

damp cloth, window Dispensercap

[] Replacethe dispenser cap.

Rinse Aid Setting

Theamount of rinse agent released into the final
wash can be adjusted.Thefactory setting isat the

midpoint; however,it is recommended that the
maximum setting be used.If there are rings of

calcium (hardwater) spots on dishes,try a higher
setting. If there isfoaming, usea lower setting.

Toadjust the setting:
Removethe dispenser cap_-_..

then turn the adjuster
counterclockwise to

increase the amount k,_ __- Rinseagent
of rinseagent or _ adjuster

clockwiseto reduce
the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

Dish Pre oration Prior to Loadin

II No prerinsing of normal food soilis required. II Removelarge quantities of any remaining food.

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II Scrapeoff hard soils,bones,toothpicks, skinsand II Removeleafy vegetables,meat trimmings and

seeds, excessiveamounts of grease or oil.

Forget to Add a Dish?

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

E] Squeezethe door latch to release the door.
j-_J Do not open the door until the water spray

action stops. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.

r_l Add forgotten dishes.
E] Closethe door.

ent Dispenser

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_'_f'_ Somemodelscomeequippedwithan automaticliquid

"" _ dishwasherdetergentdispenser(SmartDispenseTM) and

a manualdispenser.Youcanuseeitherofthesedispensers
butdon'tusebothatthesametime.

SmartDispense TM

Manual Detergent
Dispenser

Thecoverofthemanualdispenserwillopenduringthe
washcgcle.IfOouareusingSmartDispenseTM, leavethe
coverofthe manualdispenseropenbeforestartingthe

cocle.
Forthemanualdispenser,Cascade®Automatic

DishwashingDetergentshavebeenapproved.Youmaguse
powder,liquid,gelortabletsinthisdispenser.Itisimportant

tokeeppowdereddetergentsandtabletsfreshanddrUso
thegdon'tloseeffectiveness.Therefore,donotput

detergentintothemanualdispenseruntilgouare readgto
washdishes.

FflfingManual Detergent Dispenser

Theamountofdetergentto usedependsonwhethergour
waterishardor soft.Withhardwater,Oouneedextra
detergent.Withsoftwater,Oouneedlessdetergent.

Protectoourdishesanddishwasherbgcontactinggour
waterdepartmentand askinghow hardoourwateris.

Twelveor moregrainsisextremelUhardwater.Awater
softenerisrecommended.Withoutit, limecanbuildup in

thewatervalve,whichcouldstickwhileopenandcause
flooding.Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwatercancause

a permanentcloudinessof glassware,calledetching.
Usethe informationinthetablebelowasa guideto

determinetheamountofautomaticdishwasherdetergent
toplaceinthedispenser.YoumaUusepowder,liquid,gel

ortabletsinthisdispenser.
Whenusingautomaticdishwashingdetergenttablets,

simplgplaceonetabletinthe mainwashsectionandclose
thecover.

ForheavilUsoiledloads,useabitmoredetergent.Forwater
temperaturesabove140°F,useabit lessdetergent.

Medium Medium Extremely

Soft Soft Hard Hard

Forheavilysoiledloads,usethePotsandPansorHeavyWashcycle.

DO NOTUSEHANDDISH DETERGENT

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NOTE:Usinga detergent that isnot specificallydesigned
fordishwasherswill causethedishwasherto fillwithsuds.

Duringoperation,thesesudswillspilloutofthedishwasher
vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.

Becausesomangdetergentcontainerslookalike,store
thedishwasherdetergentina separatespacefromall

othercleaners.Showangonewhomagusethedishwasher
thecorrectdetergentandwhereitisstored.

Whiletherewill benolastingdamagetothe dishwasher,
gourdisheswill not getcleanusingadishwashing

detergentthat isnotformulatedto workwith dishwashers.

Number

of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill

Less than 4 Fillcup to soft line (1/] full)

4 to 8 Fillcup to medium soft line (2/] full)

8 to 12 Fillcup to medium hard line

(completelg full)

Greater Fillboth main wash cup
than 12 and pre wash cup

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Using the dishwasher.

SmartDis ent Dispenser (some models)

This dishwasher may have SmartDispenseTM,a
feature which automatically dispenses liquid

automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle
based on soil level and water hardness.To utilize

the SmartDispenseTMDetergent Dispenser, it must
first befilled. Although any liquid or gel automatic

dishwashing detergent can be used in the
SmortDispense*Msystem, all liquid or gel automatic

dishwashing detergents are not the same. Host
automatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine
bleach-based (such as Cascade®)while others

contain enzymes (suchas Cascade Complete®).
Do not mix ang chlorine bleach-based automatic

dishwashing detergent with ang dishwashing
detergent containing enzgmes as this could

cause the detergents to congeal and lead to

blockage of the SmartDispense*" sgstem.
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 SmartDispense*Msystem.

Setthe door at a comfortable angle to fill the
dispenser.

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

,_ CAUT_ON_ 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.

, kiPRECAUCION! Bajo ninguna

circunstancia agregue detergente en polvo,
tabletas, o jab6n o detergente Ifquidonormalmente

utilizado para lavar manos o platos en un

fregadero. $61outilice detergente Ifquidoo en gel
espec[ficamente diseAadospara utilizaren

lavaplatos autom(iticos.

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

loose. Lift cap off.

The dispenser will hold/45 oz of liquid dishwasher

detergent (standard sizebottle).

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

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 isclosed. A
full dispenser will last approximately 1 month for

the average user.

STATUS

LightWill_ LOWDETERGENT• SANITIZED
TurnOn • SENSING • CLEAN

When
Timeto (appearancemayvary)

Refill

SmartOispense

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NOTE:If you are not using SmartDispense _Mand
you want to turn the LOW DETERGENTLEDlight
off, press the ADDED HEATpad 5 times within 3

seconds. You will hear ] beeps; then the light will
go off. You can turn the light back on by pressing

the ADDED HEATpad 5 times within 3 seconds.

SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser

Water Hardness Calibration

Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs

to be calibrated for water hardness. Pleasefollow
the directions below to calibrate the dishwasher

to the hardness of gour tap water.

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water
In the bag that contained these instructions, gou

should find a water hardness test strip package.

Readthe instructions on the package, remove the

test strip and follow the instructions to determine
the hardness level of gour tap water. Youwill use

this information to calibrate gour dishwasher to
dispense the optimal amount of detergent.

Water hardness test strip indication. Value toEnter

into Dishwasher

SOFT 0 RED J_ 1

1 RED _ 2

2 RED _ 3

3 RED _ 4

HARD 4 RED _ 5

GEAppliances.com

Calibration for Water Hardness

Pressat thesametime.

r_ Closeand latch the door (lightson,dishwasher

not running).

r_ presstheSANI WASHand DELAYHOURSpads

together for 3 seconds.All lights will light up and

gou will hear I to 5 beeps.The number of beeps
indicatesthe current hardnessvalue.

r31To change the setting, pressthe DELAYHOURS

pad the number of times that correspondsto the

water hardnessvalue determined above.The
control will beepeach time gou press the pad.

r41 once finished pressingthe pad,gou will heara

confirmation with beepsfor the number oftimes

gou pressedthe pad.

r_ if the number of beepsis not what gou desire,

start pressingthe DELAYHOURSpad again to

reentera new water hardness level.

r_ once the water hardnessisset, pressthe

START/RESETpadto savethe setting and return
the dishwasherto normal operation.

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Loading the dishwasher racks.

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

Upper Rack

Although the upper rack isprimarily for
glasses,cups and saucers, pots and pans can

be placed inthis rack for effective cleaning.
Cupsand glassesfit best along the sides.This

isalso a secure place for dishwasher plastics.
Theutility shelf (somemodels)may beplaced

in the up or down position to add flexibility.A
wine glass holder (somemodels)secures wine
glassesfor best washability.

Somemodels have contoured metal cup
shelvesthat can secure up to 12wine glasses

(asshown).
Becausewine glassescome in various sizes,

after loading, slowly push in the rack to make
surethey will clear the top of the dishwasher.

Somemodels have an Angled Rack System,
which allows you to angle your dishes,such

as coffee mugs,for better cleaning and
quicker drying. To position the tines,pull the

leverforward then drop the tines into
position,then releasethe lever.

Theupper rack isgood for all kinds of
odd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixing

bowls and other items should be placed face
down. Fold-down tines (onsome models)

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

Securelarger dishwasher-safe plastics over
2 tines when possible.

Makesure small plastic items are secure so

they can't fall onto the heater.

Besurethat items donot protrude through

the bottom of the rack and block rotation of
the middle spray arm.This could resultin

poor wash performance for items in the
upper rack.

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

Lower Rack

The lower rack is bestusedfor plates,saucers
and cookware. Largeitems such as broiler

pansand 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 sideof items should face the centerof

the rack. If necessary, oversizedglassesand

mugs can be placed in the lower rackto
maximize loading flexibility.

Also,be careful not to let a portion of an item

such as a pot or dish handleextend 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.
Thetines may be left in the upposition or

folded down to customizethe lower rack.

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