GE GPT225SSL0SS, GPT225SGL0WW, GPT225SGL0BB, GPT145SSL0SS Owner’s Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION .........3

OWNER’S MANUAL

USING THE DISHWASHER

Getting Started ........................5

Dispensers ............................6

Loading ..............................8

Connecting and disconnecting

(Portable models only) ................10

CARE AND CLEANING ............ 11

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ......14

LIMITED WARRANTY ...........17

CONSUMER SUPPORT ..........18

PDT145 Series - Built-In

GDT225-226 Series - Built-In

GPT145 Series - Portable GPT225 Series - Portable

ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/

ESPAÑOL

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # _________________

Serial # _________________

You can find them on a label on the tub wall just inside the door.

DISHWASHERS

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We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances

product, and we think you will too. Among other things, registration of your appliance ensures that we

can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them.

Consumer Support section of this Owner’s Manual. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration

card included in the packing material.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

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.

Connect 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.

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.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

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.

Use only cord kit WX09X70910 or hard-wire to

building electrical. Failure to follow this instruction, could result in risk of fire and personal injury.

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.

WARNING

WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER, FOLLOW BASIC PRECAUTIONS,

INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner’s Manual.

Use 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.

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.

Detailed grounding instructions can be found in the

“PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING” section of the Installation Instructions.

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 place objects on top of portable dishwasher.

Do not sit or stand on top of portable dishwasher.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to

play with, on or inside this appliance at any time.

Do not store or use combustible materials including

gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Small parts can be a choke hazard to small children

if removed from the dishwasher. Keep out of reach of small children.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING

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

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

rid of your dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Do not allow children to play with, on, or inside this or any discarded appliance.

Take off the dishwasher countertop by removing the two front screws and sliding the countertop backwards.

Take off the door of the washing compartment.

CAUTION

During or after wash cycle, contents may be hot to

the touch. Use care before handling.

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is

used by or near children. Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher when closing the door, closing the upper rack, or while vertically adjusting the upper rack due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

TO PREVENT MINOR INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE

Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as

electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the dishwasher may result.

CAUTION

Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 – latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

This appliance must have:

120V, 60Hz, AC-only, 15-ampere or 20-ampere, fused

electrical supply.

Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C (167°F).

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ensure that the switch is on prior to use.

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wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds after turning the switch on before touching Start to allow the control to initialize.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

It is recommended to have:

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If the electrical supply does not meet the above

requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

A circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. A properly grounded individual branch circuit.

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

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Clean

Sanitized

Load Dishwasher

For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading section. No pre-rinsing of

Hold 3 Sec To Cancel

Start

1-12 hrs

Delay Start

Heavy

AutoSense

Light

Cycle

Select

Hold 3 Sec

Wash Temp

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.

Add Detergent

Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use detergent such as Finish® Quantum®

Automatic Dishwashing Detergent. See Dispensers section.

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.

Select Cycle

Open the door and press the Cycle Select pad for the desired wash cycle. The light next to the Cycle Select 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 must 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. It 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. NOTE: AutoSense was used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher. *Time range: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours.

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 10 minutes.

Light This cycle is for lightly soiled dishes. It is safe for china and crystal with no options selected.

*Time: 48 minutes.

*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.

Boost Sanitize

Select Options

Wash Temp

Boost Sanitize

Delay Start

Control Lock

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Allows you to select a higher wash temperature. These options are only available for Heavy and AutoSense cycles. Press the Wash Temp pad until the light next to the desired option comes on.

This option raises water temperature and extends cycle time in order to achieve better wash performance.

This option raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length may vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water. NOTE: Cycles using this option are 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. Utilizing this option will modify the cycle to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

This option allows you to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 12 hours. With the door open and a cycle selected, press the Delay Start pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the wash cycle. The hours will show in the display window. NOTE: You may cancel the Delay Start timer by holding the Start pad for 3 seconds. This will also cancel the wash cycle.

You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controls after you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot accidentally start the dishwasher by pressing pads with this option selected.

To LOCK/UNLOCK the dishwasher control, press and hold the Cycle Select and Wash Temp pads for 3 seconds. The lock control light ( ) will turn on to indicate the control is locked and will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.

Getting started

Start Dishwasher

Start Press the Start pad and close the door within 4 seconds to start the cycle or begin the Delay

Start countdown. The Start light will turn on. The wash cycle will begin after 10 seconds and

then pump out for 60 seconds prior to filling the dishwasher with water. To activate the display, press any pad with the door open.

Interrupt or Pause

Cancel To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start pad for 3 seconds and close door.

Indicator Lights

Sanitized Displayed at end of the cycle when Wash Temp - Sanitize has been selected and dishwasher

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Clean Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays on as a reminder that the dishes are

Display

Time Remaining

To interrupt or pause a cycle, slowly open the door. Opening the door will cause the wash 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. If the door is not closed within 4 seconds, the Start light will start blinking and the dishwasher will beep once every minute to signal that the cycle did not restart. If the Start light is blinking, the dishwasher is waiting for input.

The dishwasher w

has met requirements for sanitization. See Wash Temp - Sanitize, for complete description. Opening the door will turn off the light.

clean. Opening the door will turn the light off.

During operation, the display shows the total number of minutes remaining in the cycle. During a delay start, the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.

ill drain, emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will turn off.

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water should 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.

Sabbath/Door Wake Up Mode

To turn this option ON/OFF, press and hold the Start and Wash Temp buttons for 5 seconds, close the door and wait 3 minutes for the dishwasher to go into sleep mode. In the OFF mode, the control display, control sounds, and interior lights (on some models) will not respond to the door opening/closing. This mode can be used when observing certain religious holidays such as the Sabbath. To activate the control and interior lights (on some models), press any button.

Mute

To turn the dishwasher control sounds ON/OFF, press the Wash Temp button 5 times within 5 seconds.

Dispensers

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 3.9 oz. (115 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month.

Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.

Open the dispenser door. (Rinse agent compartment is on the right side of dispenser.)

Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full. You may need to pause several times to

allow rinse aid to settle.

Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam from forming inside

the dishwasher. Close the dispenser door.

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