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GEAppliances

Safety hlformation ....... 4-7

Opera ting lnstructions

Connecting Elecuici/y ..... l l

Control Panels ............ 12

Control Settings ........... 13

Dial Cycles ............ 14, 15

I,oading the

Dishwasher Racks ...... 18, 19

Optional Accessories ...... 21

Unicouple .............. 8-10

Using the Dishwasher . .16, 17

Care and Cleaning ........ 20

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

for Service ............. 22-27

Customer Service

Product Registration ....... 29

Service Telephone

Numbers ....... 3, Back Cover

Win'rainy ................. 31

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GE& You,A ServicePartnership.

Important!

Two easy ways to register your appliance /.

5_' Throtl¢_h tile ....interrlet at x_ o°eatl:-) -)liances.... (onl

Complete and mail tile enclosed Product Registratior_ Card

Write themodel andserial numbershere.

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Youcan find them on the tub wailjust insido the door.

Staple sales slip orcancelled check here.

Proofof the origina/ purchaso date is needed to obtain

service under the warrant.

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Inside ?()u will find many helptill hirers on how to use and maintair_

}our dishwasher properl}, lust a little preventive care (m }our part

can save yOU a g-real deal of time aild nlolley over the lile ot your
dishwasher.

You'll tind man} answers to common problems here. [tyou review our
chart ot Troubleshooting Tips tirst, you ma) not need to call for sea-vice

atall.

If YouNeedService

lfyou do need service, you can reke_, knowing help is only a phone call
away, A list of toll-ii'ee (alstomer service numbers is included in the back

section. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center <')at 800.626.2000,

94 hours a day, 7 days a week.

OR

Visit our $\ebsite at: www.geappliances.com

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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. HYDROGENGASIS 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 your dishwasher 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

equipmentNTounding
conductor can resuh 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.

_ l)ispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or
packing material properl).

N I)o not attempt to repair

or replace any part ot ?x_ur
dishwasher unless it is

specitically 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 betk_re attempting any

maintenance. NOTE:Turning
the disl'rwasher otl does not

disconnect the appliance
t;'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 _tbuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish r_tck oi
die dishw_tsher.

s_i'I)o not discard a dishwasher

without first removing the
door of the washing

compartment.

i_ Do not store or rise

combustible materials,
g_/soline or other tlammable

vapors and liquids in the
vicinity ot this or any other

appliance.

i¢ Do not allow children to play

inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded

appliance.

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WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

_ Use only powder, tabs or

liquid detergents, or wetting,
agents recommended for use

in a dishwasher and keep
them out of the reach of

children. Cascade ')
Automatic l)ishwashing

I) r? lere ge -_thas been approved

ti)r use in all GE dishwashers.

s_?'1Jocate sharp items so that

they are not likely to damage
the door seal.

i_ I,oad sharp knives with the

handles up to reduce the risk
ot cut-t}T)eir_juries.

N I)o not wash plastic items

unless marked dishwashor
solo or the equivalent. For

plastic items not so marked,
check the mamfli_cturer's

recommendations.

_ Non4)ishware Items: Do not

wash items S[lch as electronic

air cleaner fihers, furnace

filters and paint brushes in
your dishwasher, l)amage to

dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwasher

may result.

s_?,I)o not touch the heatino-

element during or
immediately _ffter use.

i¢ Do not operate y)ur

dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly

in place.

N (;lose supervision is necessa U

if this appliance is used by or
near children.

s_i' 1 h( h

oad "g t plastic items so

they Mll not become

dislodged and drop to the
bottom ot the dishwasher-

the} might come into contact

with the heating element and
be damaged.

READAND FOLLOWTHIS

SAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe unicouple.

Before Operating the Dishwasher the First -time

Attachthefaucetadapter.The special faucet adapter
supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to

the sink tim(el betbre you can use your dishwasher,
The taucet adapter is designed to tit standard spouts

having internal or external threads. Youwillfind the

adapter and two washersin the faucet adapterpacketin
your dishwashe_

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Toinstall faucet adapter, first remove the old aerator or

trim ring on your tm_cet spout.
Iffaucet has external threads: Insert the thinner otthe

m'o washers into tile faucet adapter and attach it to tile
taucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.
Iffaucet has internal threads: Insert both otthe washers

into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.

If tile faucet adapter threads do not match your t_tucet
spout, }our local hardware or phmfl)ing suppl} store

normall} has additional fittings to adapt }our tm_cet
spout to the special faucet adapter.

NOTE: A sink sprayattachment hose can burst ff it is installed
on the samesink with your dishwasher Wesuggest that you
disconnect thesick sprayattachmeet ff your sick has one and
plug thehole.

How to Connect the Unicouple

Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely ()tit fl'orn
storage cornpam-ner_t located at rear oI dishwasher

and attach it to the timcet adapter,

Attach tile Unicouple connector to tile taucet

adapter b) depressing the collar at the top of the
connector. When Unicouple is all the wayup onto

the adapter, release file collar. It will then snap into
position to h)ck the Unicouple in place.

The U nicouple's small hose carries xcater ti'om tile
tmlcet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries drain

water to tile sink. Be sure Unicouple is pointing

toward the sink bowl drain opening and tile sink
drain is open tier water that will drain tram your

dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a
disposer, operam the disposer until it is completely

empty beti)re starting the dishxcdsher.

Turn hot water rill} on beiore starting the
d shwasher.

How to Disconnect the Unicouple from Faucet Adapter

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P,elease tile water pressure b} depressing tile pressure release

btltton. This relieves water pressure and protects '_OII, and the

room, fi'om severe splashing.

Rele_tse Unitouple ti'()nl thucet b} depressing tile collar at tile

.....................top of the Unicouple connector.

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Aboutthe unicouple.

How to Disconnect the Dishwasher

Remove..... the power (ord plug, fl'om the....wall re(eptacle.

i)isconnect Unicouple fl'om taucet adapter.

NOTE:Whenmotorstopsat theendof thefinal dnse,theUnicouplecanbe
disconnectedandreturnedtostorage,

How to Drain Excess Water From Unicouple Hoses

11the sink is 34" or higher ti'om the floor, the excess

water in Unicouple hoses cannot be drained directly

into the sink. It will be necessat T to drain excess water
fl'om hoses into a bowl or stfitable container that is held

outside and lower than the sink.

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Aboutconnecting electricity.

A CAUTION,forpersonalsafety:

DONOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDORAN ADAPTERPLUGWITH THIS
APPLIANCE.

DONOT UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,CUTORREMOVETHETHIRD
GROUNDINGPRONGFROMTHEPOWERCORD.

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS--Thisappliance must be grounded. In

the event oI a malflmction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric shock by providing a path ot least resistance tbr

electric current. This dishwasher is equipped with a cord having a
grounding conductor and a grounding plu , The plu , must be

plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in
accordance with the NATIONAt ELECTRICCODE,ANSI/NPFANO. 70.

DANGER--hnproper connection oI the equipment/grounding
conductor can resuh in a risk of electric shock. Check with a

qualified electrician or serviceman ityou are in doubt as to whether
the dishwasher isproperl} grounded. [)o not modit_, the plug

provided with the appliance; itit will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Electrical Requirements

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:i;"This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz,

and connected to an individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit

breaker or time-delay fuse.

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fllsurepropergroundexistsbetoreuse

N If the electric supply provided does not meet the

above specifications, it is recommended dmt a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

N Your dishwasher cir_fit should not be used tbr any

other appliance while the dishwasher is in operation as
the dishwasher requires the lull capacity otthe drcuit.

_ If the wall receptacle ym ph N the dishwasher's power

cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on the switch.

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About thedishwasher controlpanel

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

Models GSC3200and GSC3230

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CYCLES E_ER_Y OPTIOn,S ON

POTS _ORMAL H_TE_PWASH HEATEDDRY

&PAN_ WASH _N _FP _ _FF

Models GSC3400and GSC3430

CYCLES ENEn_yOPTIONS

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ControlSettings

O Cycles

POTS&
PANS

NORMAL 8.0gal.,63min. Rinse Rinse_MainWashq:_inse-RinseRinse

WASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookware

LIGHT 6.7gal.,63min. Rinse Rinse-MainWash-Rinse-Rinse
WASH Fordisheswith light soils.

SHORT 6.6gal.,55rain. Rinse MainWasl_Rinseq:_inse-Rinse
WASH Forquicklywashing loadsof everydaydisheswith medium

RINSE 3.9gal.,12min. Rinse Rinseq:_inse
ONLY Forrinsingpartial loadsthatwill bewashedlater.

PLATE Forwarming cleandishesandservingplates.Thiscyclewill take

WARMER approximately32 minutes.

HOT adds1.5gal.,30rain.toselectedcycle. Rinse-StartSelectedCycle
START Preheatswashwater to correcttemperature.

s_' l_atch the door.

9.5gal.,63rain. Rinse-Rinse-Rinse-MainWad_-Rinse-Rinse-Rinse
Forheavilysoileddisl_esorcookwarewith dried-on

or baked-onsoils.Everydaydishesmaybeincluded.
Tiffscyclewill not removeburned-onfoods.

witl=mediumsoils.NOTE."Many disl_esI_avelighter
soil than normal.Choosinga cycleotherthan
NORMALWASHwiii saveenergyandwater.

soilsthat havenot driedoil, su@as loadsconsistingmostly
of glasses.

Donotusedetergent

Make sure the l)ial is at the OFFpositiorL

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HITEMP Providesextra heat for bestperformance,it isusedbest

WASH with heavily-soileddishes.

HEATED Turnsthe dryingheateronfor fast drying.Thiscyclewill extend
DRYON thetime toyour wasl_cycle. Availableon aiiwasl_cyclesexcept

RINSE ONLY,Addapproximately32minutesto tilecycle.

HEATED Shutsoff tile drying heatoptions.Dishesairdry naturally
DRYOFF andenergyissaved.

O Start

Slowly turn the DiM to the START1)osition. Don't turn it past
the STARTposiuon,or you could accidentally miss a rinse.

There is a time delay between start-up and water 1ill so you

will not hear anywash action right a_cay.

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Aboutthe dial cycles.

ROT START

START DELAy % '_ STAR T

OFF

pLATEWARMER

mt_leDDRy_

START DELAy g '_ START

START DELAy g '_ START

OPTION

(HRS) '_ SHORT

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HDT START

OPTION

RINSE ONLY

ROTSTART

OPTION

(HRS) _ SHORT

Short Wash

For quicklywashing loads ot eve)3(la_,disheswith
medium soils that have not dried on.

_ Select the NORMALWASH(ycleand any options.
_lie sure the door isunlatched.

_ Slowlyturnthe Dialto SHORTWASH,
_I atch the door tostart the c?vle.

Rinse Only

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not
uso dotorgont

Make sure HEATED DRY OEEis selected.

Be sure the door is unlatched

:_{_ Slowly turn the I)ial to RINSE ONLY.

Iatch the door to start the cycle.

Plate Warmer

For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This (7,cle

WASH

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wdl take approxlmatel, 32 minutes.

PLATE WARMER

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) Ix)ad clean dishware to be'warnle(l

>_, Select HEATED DRY.ON.

lie sure the door is unlatched

Slowly turn the Dial to PLATE WARMER.

l_atch the door to start the cycle

HOT START

START DELAy _ '_ STAR T

OFF

P_TEWARMER

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OPTION

(fiRS) % SHORT

,_- WASH

m_O ORYOFF}

Hot Start

Preheats wash water to correct temperature.

Select the HOT STARTcvcle and am other option.

_{ Be sure the door is unlatched.

Slowl} turn the l)ial to HOTSTART
I_atch the door to start the ode.

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HOT START

START DELAY % '_ START

OFF

pLATEWARMER

OPT}ON

(RRS) '_ SHORT

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Start Delay (GSC3400andGSC3430only)

The STARTBELAYwill allow you to delay the start time oi

WASH

any c) cle not on the ]Dial automatically t{)r up to 6 horn's.

Be sure the door is mflatched.

Select the wash cycle and option }ou want.

Slowly turn the Dial to desired time. The CYCLEON

..............light will come on.

l_atd_ the door to start the (v(le.

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Using the dishwasher.

Checkthe Water Temperature

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

150° F., tbr ettective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check

tile water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn oil
tile hot water taucet nearest the dishwasher, place tile thernlometer

in a glass and let tile water run continuousl} into tile glass until tile
temperature stops rising.

UsedebD,T ®RinseAgent

Jet-Dry_ rinse agent removes spots and prevents new tilm build-up
on }our dishes, glasses, tlatware, cookware and plastic.

Fill the rinse agent dispenser
until it reaches the botton_ of lip

inside the opening. Replace cap.
To check it rinse agent is needed,

renlove tile cap and look into tile
dispenser. ()n sonle models, the

dispenser can )e checked by

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p e 's g t e (lear center of the
till cap 2 or 3 times, lt'rinse agent
tills tile center ot the till cap, you

have enough.

A fulldispensershould lastabout onemonth.

If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

ForgettoAdda Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time betore tile detergent cup

opens.

Push tile door latch to tile lefl.

_I)o not open the door tlntil the water spra} action stops. Steam

:: :::::::_II1_-l} rise Ollt of tile dishwasher.

Close tile door and push tile latch to tile far right.

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ProperUseof Detergent

Use only detergent specithally made tot use in dishwashers. ( ascade '_
Automatic Dislm_ashing [)ete_\gent has been approved ior use in all GE
dishwashers. Keep your detergent tt'esh and d[)-.Don't put powder

detergent into the dispenser until ?xm're tea@ to _ash dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is

hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soil
water, you need less detergent.

Protect ;,xmr dishes and distm-asher by contacting ?xmr water
department and asking how hard ?xmr water is. Twelve or more grains

is extremely hard water. A water sotiener is recommended. Without it,
lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open and

cause tlooding. Too nmch detergent with soil x_-atercan cm_se a
perrnanent cloudiness of glassuvu'e, called otching.

You'll find two detergent dispensers on the
RINSE ONF require detergent in the main cup.

Ifvour dishes h_n,eextra heaw soil or VOllhave

door ofyour dishwasher. All wash cycles except ipig;_

hard water yotl inay want to add detergerH to tile _@_open cup also. X_,rashcycles with two washes will

also use the open cup. _hen using automatic Main"cup.._\ _
dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one
tab in the main cup and close.

Be sure the Dial is OFFbeiore adding detergent. ()therwise, the
detergent cup will not close and latch properly. Add detergent dlen

close the main cup.

NOTE:To open deteNent (alp after it has ..........

been closed, simply turn the detergent cup
handle counterclockwise until it releases.

A snapping sound may be heard.

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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

Tile upper rack is tor glasses, tups and saucers.
CtlpS al-ldglasses fit best alol-l_ tile sides. This is

also a secure place tor dishwasher-sate plastics.
The upper rack is good tot all kinds of odd-

shaped utensils. Saucepans, nlixing bowls and
other items should be placed l_lcedown.

Securelargerdishwasher-safeplasticsovertwofingers
whenpossible.

Makesuresmallplasticitemsaresecuresotheycan?fall
ontotheheatingelement.

An upperwasharm(onsomemodels)islocatedabovethe

toprack.Checktomakesurethattall itemswill notblock
rotationof thisarm.

The Wash Tower

Keepthecenterareaclearinthelowerrack.

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Tile wash tower rises throtlgh tile tenter of tile

lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of
tile cycle.

Don'tblockit ortoadtallthingsnexttoit.

Also, be careful not to let a

portion otan item such as a pot or
dish handle extend through ttle

bottom rack, This could block tile

wash arm and cause poor washing

results.

Don,tlet any
item extend

throughbottom.

Lower Rack

Whenioadingthelowerrack,donot loadlargepiattersor

traysb thefrontrightcornerTheymaypreventdetergent
fromcirculatingduringthewashcycle.

The lower rack is best used tor plates, saucers
and cookware, IJaNe items such as broiler pans

and racks should go along the sides, 1Joad
platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in

corners, or in the back, The soiled side ot items
should t_lce the center of the rack.

Silverware Basket

t'ut flatware in the removable basket with tork
and knil_' handles up to protect your hands. Place

spoons in tile basket with handles down. Mix
knives, torks and spoons so they don't nest

to,,-ether I)istribute exenlx Small plastic items
such as measuring spoons and lids ti'om small

containers, should go in the bottom of the
silverware basket with silverware on top.

A security cell cover (Oil some

...., models) hinged in some

handles can be lowered to

either side to secure
lightweight,, items ti'om the

etlects ot tile vigorous

wash action.

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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

II your dishwasher s leti in an unheated pla_e during
tile winter, ask a service technician to:

_{ Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove

r ftlses or trip c rcut )reaker.

Sumpcoverscrews

Twotypesof _7,.11_1'. II I1_

Checktheairgap anytime your
dishwasherisn"tdrainingwell.

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Turn off'the water suppl) and disconnect the water

:::::::::::::::inlet line i]?Ollltile water valve.

:: I)rain water ti'om tile inlet line and water valve.

(Use a pan to catch the water.)

Reconnect tile water inlet line to tile water vah,e.
Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub

bottonl and use a sponge to soak up water in the

rubber boot.

Does YourDishwasher Have anAir Gap?

An air ap pr( tects your dislm asher against xsater

backing up into it it a drain clogs. Tile air gap isnot
a part ot the dishwasher. It is not covered byT,xmr

warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps,

so }x)u may not have one.

The air gap is easF to clean.

Turn off'ttle dishwasher and Ritioff tile chrome
lover.

Unscrew ttle plastic cap and clean x_dtha toothpick.

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Aboutoptional accessories.

Voucanchangethedoorandloweraccesspanelappearanceofyour 1_

dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories:

ColorPanels

1/4" Wood Panel Trim Kit

;_: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--Replacenlent door panels and lower accesspanels

are available in the t_dlowing (olors:

_ GPF3OOA(Almond)
i_ GPF3OOB(Black)

_ GPF3OOW(White)

Wood panel trim kit--This accessory contains trim and instructions

tor you to supply and install a ['4" thick decorative wood door and
lower access panel:

_; GPF325A(Almond)
_ GPF325B(Black)

i_ GPF325W(White)

NOTE:The GPFIO0dishwasherdoorspring kitmust also be ordered
and installed when the doorpanel weighsfour Ibs.ormore.

Trimlesspanelkit--This accesso_)"(ontains partsandinstructions

fi)r you to supply and install a 3/4" thick de(:orative wood door and
lower access panel:

N GPF375

NOTE:The GPFIO0dishwasherdoorspringkitwill be included with

the trimless panel kitand must be installed with it.

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Beforeyou call forservice...

Troubleshooting -tips

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

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Possible Causes

Dishwasherwon'trun Fuseis blown, or the

circuit breaker lripped

Noise Some of the sounds

you'll hear are normal

Utensils are not secure
in the rack or something

small has dropped into
the rack

Motor hums l)istm-asher has not been

What ToDo

Replace fl_se or reset
cir(_fit breaker. Remove

any other appliances ti'om
the circuit.

Soft _()od disposal
shredding action.

Drain valve opening to
pump _ater out.

' Timer control as _ycle

progresses.
Detergent cup opening.

Ttle motor st()ll:) 3ilw..,durin g"
tile (hTing period.

Make sure evel3 thing is
secured in dishwasher.

used on a reglflar basis, h

}'Oil d() not tlSe }'()[ff

dishwasher often, set it to
fill and pump out once

evervweek. This will help
keep the seal moist and

the garbage disposer clear.

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Possible Causes

Water standing in This is normal

the bottom ofthe tub

What ToDo

A small amount of clean
water around tile outlet on

tile ufl) bottom at file back
ot tile tub keeps tile water

seal lubricated.

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Water won'tpmnp Drain is clogged

out of the tub

Suds in the tub Correct detergent

wasn't used

Rinse agem
was spilled

lfy)u have an air gap,
clean it.

Check 1osee ifymr kilchen
sink isdraining well. II not,
you may need a plumber.

Ifthe dishwasher drains

into a disposer, run
disposer clear.

' Use only automatic

dishwasher detergents to
avoid sudsing. Cascade':

_utomatic I)ishx_ashim,-

l)etergent has been
approved t0r use in all

GE distm_lshers.
To renlove stlds t]:'oill the

tub, open the dishwasher
and let suds evaporate.

Add 1gMlon of cold water

to the tub. Close and latch
the dishwasher, t'ump out

water by slowly turrfir N tile

Dial until a drain period
is reached. Repeat if
necessa U,

•_b.'_a_,s.wi[p3etl rinse_aoen [
spills mined ateh,,

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Possible Causes

Stained tub interior Detergent with

colorant was used

Some tomato-based
foods can stain

Dishesdon'tdry

Dishesandflatware
notclean

Low inlet water
temperature

Rinse agent dispenser
is empty

Inlet water temperature
is below 120°F.

Water pressure is

temporarily low

Air gap is clogged

hnproper rack loading

What ToDo

Sorne (tetergents contairi
colorant (pigment or dyes)

that will discolor the mb
interior with extended use.

Check the detergent cup
tor signs oI an)
discoloration. Itcup is
discolored, charNe to
detergerit without an}

colorant. Cascade '>

Automatic I)ish_ ashino

Detergent has been
approved tor use in all

GE dishwashers.

Use of tile RINSEONLY

c?vle (on some models)
aiier adding tile dish to tile

load call decrease the level
ot stainino

Make sure inlet water
temperature is correct.

Check the rinse agent
dispenser.

Raise the "_caterheater
temperature to 120%.

Use tile HI TEMPWASHor

HOTSTARToption.

TIII'II on a t_iucet. Is water

coming out more slowly
than usual? If so, wait until

pressure is normal bet(_re
using y)ur dishwasher.

Clean the air gap.
Make sure lane dishware

does not block tile
detergent dispenser

or tile wash arm.

Spotsandfihning
onglassesand

flatware

Cloudinesson
glassware

Possible Causes

Exlremely hard water
Low inlet water

temperature
Overloading the

dishwasher
Improper loading

Old or damp powder
detergent

Rinse agent dispenser
empff

Too little detergent

Combination of soft

water and too much

detergent

Water temperature Ix_wertile xx_aterheater

entering the dishwasher temperature.
exceeds 150°F.

What ToDo

Use det-Dt_ rinse

renlove spots and prevent
new fihn build-up.

To renlove Stllbborll spots
and pre-existing tilm fl'om
glassware:

I Remove all metal utensils

fl'om the dishwasher.

2 I)o not add detergent.
3 Select tile longest c7,tie.

4 Start the distm-asher and

allow to mn tor 18 to 22
minutes. I)ishwasher will
n()wbe in tile main wash.

5 Open tile door and pour

2 (_lps (500 nil) ot white

vinegar into tile bottom of

the distm_asher.

6 Close tile door and allow

to complete tile tycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't

_mik: Repeat as above,

except use 1/4 {rip (60ml)
ot citric acid crystals
instead ot vinegar.

This iscalled otching and
is permanent. To prevent

this ti'om happeMng, use
less detergent ityou have
soft water. Wash glassware
in the shortest c?vle that

will get them clean.

agent

to

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Yelloworbrown fihn

oninsidesurfaces

White fihn on inside

surfaces

Possible Causes

Tea or coffee stains Remove the stain by hand,

What ToDo

using a solntiorl of i/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm

water.

A WARNING

Betore deanir_g interior

wait at least 20 minutes

alter a cT,_lefi)r the
heafir N elernerlt to cool

dowrL l_ailure to do so can

resuh in bl3ri1s.

An overall yellow or

brown film can be caused
by iron deposits in water

A special fiher in the water

supply line is the only way
to correct this problem.

Contact a water sotiener
company.

Hard water minerals

' To clean the interior, apply

dishwasher detergent to a
damp sponge. Wear
rubber gloves. Donotuse
any type ot cleanser oilier
than dishwasher detergent
because it may cause
foaming or sudsing.

Cascade (_Automatic

l)ishwashing Detergent

has been approved i0r use
in all GE dishxcdshers.

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Possible Causes What To Do

Detergent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF Turn tlle Dial (o OFF
won't latch position and slide tile door latch to

the lelL

Oetergent left in Dishes are blocking the Reposidon tlle dishes,
dispenser cups detergent cups

Steam This is normal Steam comes through tile

vent by the door latch

during (IDing and when

water is being-lmmped o111,

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

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GEDishwasher Warranty

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 ofthe
originalpurchase

SecondYear

Fromthe date ofthe
originalpurchase

Ten Years

From the date of the
original purchase

Anypart ot the dishwasher which iidls due 1oa detect in
materials or workmanship. I)urir_g this fullone-year

warranty,(;E will also provide, free of charge,all labor

and in-home service to replace tl_e detective part.
Anypartofthe WaterDistributionSystemwhich tails due

to a detect in materials or workmanship. Associated
inlet and drain pluml)ing parts are not covered 1)ythis

warranty. I)uring this second-year limited warranty, you
will be responsil)le tor anylabor or in-home service costs.

The PennaTaf ® tub or door liner, flit thils to contain _cater

due to a detect in materials or workmanship such as
(xacking, chippir N, peeling or rusting. I)uring this full
ten-year warrant, GE will also provide, free of charge,

all labor and in-home service to repla(e the (tetective

part.

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_ Service trips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

Improper installation.

_ Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

i_ Failure of the product if it is

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

colmnercially.

Thiswarranty is extended to the originalpurchaser and any succeedingowner for products purchased

for home use within the USA, InAlaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or servicecalls to

yourhome.

Some states do not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidental orconsequential damages. This

warrantygives youspecific legal rights, and youmay 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

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_ Damage to the product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

i_ Incidental or consequential dmnage to

personal property caused by possible
defects with this appliance.

_ Cleaning or servicing of the air gap

device in the drain line.

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GEAnswer Center_800.626.2000

The ( _FAnswer (_enter'" is open 24 hours a day. t days a,,reek.

OR

Visit our _,_ebsite at: ww_geappliances, com

In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CaRES(soo-432-27aa

Expert (;E repair service is only a phone call awa}.

SpecialNeedsService800.626.2000

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

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PartsandAccessories800-626-2002

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

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