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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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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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Manual

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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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