GE GSC3400J00WW, GSC3400J00BB, GSC3200J01WW, GSC3200J01BB Owner’s Manual

GEAppliances

Safety Infin_nat ion ....... 4-8

Operating Instructions

Connecting Elect_icitv ..... 12

Control Panels ........... 13

Control Settings .......... 14

Dial Cycles ........... 15, 16

I,oading the

Dishwasher Racks ...... 19, 20

Optional Accessories ...... 22

Unicouple ............. 9-1 l

Using the Dishwasher . .17, 18

Ca*v and Cleaning ........ 21

7)_rmbleshooting Tips

Befiwe You Call

tot Service ............ 23-27

Customer So'vice

Product Registration ...... 29

Service Telephone

Numbe_ ...... 3, Back Cover

_'a rra ntv ................ 31

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Two easy ways to register your appliance!

_! Through the interne{ at _e.(on_

_ (',Oml)lete alld mail the _!II(Ios(x] P£odtl(t R(!gistt'_tioll (_1£([

Write themodel andserial numbershere.

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Youcan find them on the tub wall just insido the door.

Staple sales slip orcancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain

service under the warran_

Manual

h_side you will fi_(t many hell)tiff hints (m how 1o use and maim_dn

_x)ur dishwa_,her t)rol)erl_..Jt_st a little t)r('v('nti_e care ol} yore" l)art

can s_\'e you a gTeat deal of time a_d money o\'('r the lilt' of your

(tishwash('t:

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

For your safe_ 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!

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in
a water heater thathas notbeen used for two weeks or

more. HYDROGENGASIS EXPLOSIVE.

If die ho[ water has not been used ]()r two weeks or n/ore, prevent
the possibilil 7 of damage or iqjury tU turning on all hot water

/imcets m_d allow them to _tm t_)r several minutes. I)o this be/_)re
using any' ele( trical appliance which is colmected to the hot water

sy_'qem. This siml)le procedure will allow any built-u l) h}_trogen g_ls
to escape. Since the ga_, is flammable, do not smoke or use all open
flame or appliance dm:ing this process.

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PROPERINSTALLATION

ANDMAINTENANCE

Thisdishwasher must be properly installed and located in

accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

If you didnot receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, youcan receive one by visiting our website

at ge.com.

J) Connect to a grotmdcd

metal, ])crmm_cnt widng
s}:_,tcm; or rtm an cquipn_cnt-
gr(mnding ( ondmtor with

the (it'(t+it conductors and
c(mnect to the equipment-

gro/mding termin_d
or lead of file applim_ce.

_: Improper conne(tion of

the equipment-gromlding
condu( tot (ma restflt in _1risk

of ele(tric sho(k. Check with
_ qu_dified electfi(ian or

servi(e rcl)resemafi_' i] yrou
are in doubt wheOler the

appliance is properly
gromlded.

N Dispose of discarded

appliances and shipping
or packing material properly:

_: I)o not attempt to repair

or replace any t)art of your
dishwasher mfless it is

N_ecilically recommended
in this mamlal. All other

ser\'icing should be rct_'rred
to _ quail/led te(hni(imL

i_i;To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, (tisc(mnect this
appliance/i'om the power

supply 1)e/brc attempting any
maintenm_ce. NOTE:'Ihrning

the dishwasher off does not
dis(onnect the appliance

/i'om the power suppl_'.
Wc recommend having a
qualified teclmicim_ service

_)ur appliance.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

Toprevent minor injury or property damage

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_: Contents washed in

Anti-bacterkfl mode, if
m'ail_fl)le, may be hot to

the touch. Use care
betbre handling.

that is not

detergent @_
spedtk al b

designed tor dish_a_,her_, will
cause tile dishwasher to fill

with suds.

_!/f your dishwasher

is (onne( te(t to a

wall swit(h, ellS[ll?e
that the s'witdl is

on prior to use.

N ()n dishwashers with

electronic controls, ifym
€hoose to [[IFII tile ,,,witch

off between wash (ycles,
allow 5-10 seconds a/ier

tm:ning tile switch on belore
touching S'I_\RT!I@]SET to

allow tile control to reboot.

i_i;Non-Dishware hems: Do not

wa_.,h items such as electronic
air cleaner tilters, fin:nace
filters mid l/aint brushes ill

y(mr dishwashel; [)amage to

dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwa_,her

mm result.

s;?Close sui/er\4sion is necessary

if this al/t)lian( e is used 1)'_or
near ( hildren.

I,oad light, plastic items
so they will not t/econ/e

dislodged and drop to tile
botton/ of tile dishwashetm

they might come into
conta(t with tile heating

element and be damaged.

A WARNING!RISKOFCHILD

ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOF

THEDISHWASHER

.]mlked or abandoned

dishwashers atv dangctxms...
cvcn if flley will sit tbr '_just a
/('w dm:s." If you are getting rid
of _x)m: old dishwashel; please

/()llow the instructions bdow to

help prevent _c(idents.

Before YouThrowAway

YourOld Dishwasher

"Ihkc oil the door ot the

w_ls]lil/g +col/ip_ll?tiiici/t OF

remo\e the door latch

O (onsome

models)

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

_: [lse this appliance only/br

its intended puq)ose as
desoJbed in this Owner's

Manual.

J} Use only powdel; tabs, liquid

detergents or rinse agents
reconnnended {or use in a

dishwasher and kee t) fl_em
out of the reach of chiMren.

Cascade®, Cascade® Complete
mid Electrasol®_\HtOl//_tti(

Dishwitshi11_ [)t'teFgeltts, _il/(t

Jet-Dry ®and Cascade Rinse
Aid® rinse agents have been

i_l)l)mved/br use in ifll GE
dishwashers.

_: I x)cate sharp items so that

they are not likely
to damage the door seal.

J? I 1)_(t shin: t) knives with the

handles ul) to reduce the risk
of cut-t}])e i_jufies.

_: Do not wash plastic items

mlless mm:ked dishwasher
sat(' or the e(tuiv_dem. For

plastic items not so marked,
check the lll_(l//iJilCHil?er's

reconnnendations.

J) Do not touch the heating

eh'mem during or

il//l//edii-iR'lv _dtt'r list'.

i_i;Do not operate your

dishwasher mfless all
enclosure panels are

p_x)l)erly in place.

i_ Do hi){ romper with (Olltl:OlS.
_i; Do not _d)use, sit on or stand

on the door or dish ratk of
tile dishwasher.

ii::Do ni)t allow (hildren to

t)la} around dishw;Mler
when opening or ch)sing
door due to tile possibility of
small lingers being t)int bed

in door.

i_i;Do not discard a (lishw_M/er

without fit'st renlovil/g +tilt'
door of tile washing

(?Ol//t)_tl?tlI/el/t.

i_i; [)o llOt stol'e or/Ise

con/t)ustible materials,
gasoline or other flanml_ff)le

vapors _uld liquids in d_e

vi( initv of this or any other
_t)t)limlce.

ii::Do not allow chiMren to play

with, on or inside this
appliance or any discarded

appliance.

READAND FOLLOWTHIS
SAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe unicouple.

Before Operating the Dishwasher the First -time

Attach the faucet adapter. "[]le sl)e(iM t:au(et ad;_l)ter

SUl)plicd wid/your (tish_sller must b(' _ss('mblcd to
the sink Jimcet be/ore _x)u can use your (lishwa_ller.

The thucet adapter is (lesigl_e(t to fit stun(lard spouts
having internal or external threads. You will find the

adapter and two washers in the faucet adapter packet in
your dishwashe_

Toinstall faucet adapter, first rein(we the old aen_tor or

tlJl// l+illg on }_()/IF Jittl(t't S})()tlt+

If faucet has external threads: Insert the thim_er of the
two washers into the Jimcet adapter m)d aHach it to the

t:au(et spout.

Tighten with 1)lier_.
If faucet has internal threads:Insert t)oth of the washeJ_',

into tile/imcet a(lal)ter m_d atta(h it to the/imcet st)elm

Tighten with t)lier.s.

I["lilt? f:au(et adal)ter threads do n(lt match your f:au(et
spore, y(mr lo(al hardware or 1)lmnt)ing supply store

normally has a(lditional fittings t() a(tat)t y)ur t:au(et

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st)out to the Sl)e(ial tiau(et a(tat)ter.

NOTE:A sink sprayattachment hose can burst ff it is installed
on the samesink with your dishwasher We suggest that you
disconnect the sick spray attachmeet ff yoursick has one and
plug the hole.

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Aboutthe unicouple.

How to Connect the Unicouple

__:_j_._ _ Pull klnkouple and its hoses compleu4v out lixm)

_:_ _._ _Attach the Uuicoul)le com_eitor u) d)e lhu(et

_--._%_d_ adapter l D'de])ressiug the collm" at the o_ the

m_d atl:a(h it to the thu(el ada])ter.

top

((.,uric( tor. When (hficou])le is al| the way u l) onto

lhe _ida|)leF+ re|e_-)se l]le (-oHar. It v,'J]l lheH Slla|) Jnlo

position to lock the ()_ficoul)le in ])lace.

The Unicouple's small hose carries water ti'om the
/imcet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries dndn

wamr to the sink. Be sure Llnicout)le is poindng
toward the sink t)owl drain opening and tl/e sink

drain is open {or water that will drain from your
dishwashe): [/your dishwasher drains into a

disposer+ ot)erate the disposer until it is ( ompletely
empty be/6re starting tl/e (tisl_r_lsl_e)_

Turn hot _*¢_{terIiflly (m before starting the

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How to Disconnect the Unicouple from Faucet Adapter

Turn off the hot water.

Release the xs'ater pressure 1)y depressing the pressure release
button. This reliexes water pressure and prote(ts you, and the

r/)ol//, {t'01// se'_ere S])]as]lill_.

Rdease U,li( oupk, from i:au( et I))depressing the ( ollar at the

-- f

top of tlle [ ni(o/lple (()l/l/e(t()l;

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How to Disconnect the Dishwasher

Remoxe the power (ord phig from the wall receptacle.

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_ I)is(om_e(t UllJ(Olll)le ti'Olll [_tllce| _tdt-ii)teI;

NOTE:Whenmotorstopsat theendof thefinaldnse,theUnicoup/ecanbe

disconnected and returned to storage,

How to Drain Excess Water From Unicouple Hoses

If the sink is 34" or higher fl:om the floor, the excess
_ter in Uni(otq)le hoses emmet be drained directly

into the sink. It will be necessary to drain excess water
ti'om hoses into a bowl or suitable container that is held

outside m)d lower thin) the sink.

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Aboutconnecting electricity.

CAUTION, for personal safely:

DONOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDORANADAPTERPLUGWITHTHIS
APPLIANCE.

DONOTUNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,CUTORREMOVETHETHIRD
GROUNDINGPRONGFROMTHEPOWERCORD.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS_Fhis at)tdiance must be grounded.

In the event ofa mallimction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electti( shock by providing a l/ath of least resistance/or
ele( t_Jc (re:rent. This dishwasher is equipped with a cord having a

grounding conductor and a grom/ding plug. The plug must be
t)hlgged into all _q)llrOl)lJ_lte O/ltlet that is inst_dled and gTotlnded
in ac( ordance with the NATIONAtEtECTRICCOO£ANSI/NPFA NO. 70.

DANGER--lmln:oper com/ection of the equil)ment/grounding
cond btctor can r,.'slth in a risk of elecUJc shock. Check with a

,:lbtalified electricim/or ser\'icemm/if vobt are ilJ, dobdlt as to whether
tile dishwasher is lm)perly gtx)unded./)o not modi[_' tile plug
t)rovided with tile at)llliance; if it will not/it the outlet, ha_' a

protler outlet installed 1)y a quali/ied electrician.

Electrical Requkements

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@ This al/pliance must be suplllied with 120X; 60 t ]z,

and connected to all in(Ill'dual, tlrol/erly gTounded
t/mnch circuit, t)rote(ted b_ a 15 or 20 am t) circuit

breaker or thne-delm fi_se.

_:_If tile electric supply t)rovided does not meet tile

abo\e slle(i/ications, it is reconmlended that a
licensed electrician install an atll)ro\ed outlet.

?_::_i/ur dislm;@l(r circuit should not be os(d fi_r any

other applia_lce _ hik th_ dishw;_sher is ill op_ radon as
th( dishw;_sher lx,(/uir( s tile fifll capacity of tile circuit.

_: If the w_dl receptacle you lllug the dishwasher's l)ower

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

About the dishwasher 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

i' 0PTION

CYCLES ENERGy OPTIONS ON

& PANS WASH (_N (_FF (_ OFF

[SIS[SIS ...........

Models GSC3400and GSC3430

CYCLES ENEMY OPTIONS

CYCLE OFF $H(_RTW¢_$H

rH_AIEDD_ O_

START DELAY % START

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RINSE ONLY rH_A_DDRY_

H()TSTART

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Aboutthe dishwasher controlpanel

ControlSettings

O Cycles

POTS&
PANS

NORMAL 8.0gal.,63rain. Rinse_:lins_MainWash RinseRinseWlinse

WASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookware

LIGHT 6.7gal.,63rain. Rinse_:linse-MainWash RinseRinse
WASH Fordisheswith light soils.

SHORT 6.6gal.,55 rain. Rinse_VlainWash_:lins_Rinse Rinse
WASH Forquicklywashing loadsof everydaydisheswith medium

RINSE 3.9gal.,12rain. Rinse_:linseRinse
ONLY Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will be washedlater.

PLATE Forwarming cleandishesand servingplates.Thiscyclewill take

WARMER approximately32 minutes.

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

_{_:Make sure the I)ial is at the OFFt)osition.
_;_ [ ,at(h tl_te door.

9.5gal.,63rain. Rinse-Rinse-Rinse-MainWash-Rinse-Rinse-Rinse
ForI_eaviiysoileddishesorcookwarewitll dried+on

or baked+onsoils.Everydaydishesmaybe included.
Tiffscyclewill not removeburned-onfoods.

with mediumsods.NOTE:ManydishesI_aveiigl=ter
soil tllan normal Choosinga cycleotherthan
NORMALWASHwiii saveenergyandwater.

soilsthat havenotdriedon,suchas loadsconsistingmostly
of glasses.

Donot used_t_rgen_

O EnergyOptions

HITEMP Providesextra heatfor bestperformance.Itis usedbest
WASH with heavily-soileddishes.

HEATED Turnsthe dryingheater on for fast drying.Thiscycle wiii extend

DRYON the time to yourwashcycle.Availableonaii washcyclesexcept

HEATED Shutsoff tile dryingI_eatoptions.Disl_esair dry naturally
DRYOFF andenergyis saved.

Start

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Slowly ttu:n the Dial to the STARTposition. Don't turn it past
the STARTl)osition, or you cotfld accidentally miss a rinse.

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There is a time (lelav between stm:t-u 1) and water fill so you
will not hear all} wash action tight awa}.

RINSE ONLY,Addapproximately32minutesto tile cycle.

Aboutthe dial cycles.

ffOT START

STAIIT [IELAy _ '_ STAR T

pLATE WARMERIHEATe00RyONIOFF!_S)R[N_ _'i_ ASH% SHORT

START DELAy _ '_ START

oFF

pLaTE WA_MER

START DELAy % '_ START

pLATEWA_IMEII

OPT[QN

OPTION

(H]IS! '5 SHORT

_'_ASH

HOTSTART

O_'TION

!lt_S) _ SHORT

_" WASH

OFF

ShortWash

For qui(kly w_tshillg loads of ex ery(t_ly dishes with
medium soils that haxe n()t (hJed on.

i Sele(t the NORMAL WASH (v(le.... and m_x'options.

Desire he(Doris /lit(he(

Slowly mrn the Dial to SHORT WASH.

I_lt(h d_e door to stun the (y(le.

Rinse Only

use detergen_

Make sure HEATED DRYOFFis sele(ted.

_/': Sl()Wl'v rmrn the Dial to RINSE ONLY.

I,_lt(]l II/(! door to stun the (_r(l(!.

Plate Warmer

For wat'lilillg (lean dishes and serving t)lates. "[tfis (y(le

"will take al)t)roximaiely rz)2 mi _ t(s.

_I,oad cleall dishware to be wanned.

_ Sele(i HEATED DRY.ON.

_Be sm'e the door is m_lat(lwd.

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_ Slowly mrn the I)ial to PLATE WARMER.
_I_t(]_ the door to start the (_v(l(,.

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Aboutthe dial cycles.

HOT START

$TAET OELAY % _ START

_LATEWARME8

_N_IED0

START DELAy % '_ STAR T

OPT[Oh

IHR$) % SHORT

HOT ST_T

OPTION

(HRs) _ SHORT

_- WASH

HotStart

Sele(l the HOTSTART(vde. and any. olher ot)ti(m.
Be sure the door is unl_.t(h(!(1.

_{ Slo,,rl'v ' t/lFn th(, I')i_l t(, HOTSTART

I _at(]l |he door to st_.r| the (v(le.

Start Delay (GSC3400and GSC3430only)

The STARTDEIJIYwill allow roll tO delay the start time of

any ('}cl_ not on th_ Dial mttomaticall} t_)r uI) to 6 hours.

Be sm'e lhe door is unlatd_ed.

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the wash (_(]e and op_iOll yOll want.

Slow]'}' turn the Dial _o desired ume. The CYCLEON
light will (ome on.

i a_ch the door to start _he cycle.

Usingthe dishwasher.

Checkthe WaterTemperature

Th( entering _%r_'_" _I_lSt 1)_' _t l't'ast ] 21)'q _. and not more than

15IFE, tot eJIb_ tire demling mid to prevent dish damage. Check

the water tel//l)et_lttlFe with a C_t]I(I_' ()]: II/eat thet'lllOl//eteE TIIFII O]1
tile hot x'_uer t_tu(et nearest tile dishwasheE t)laee tile therlnometer

ill a g+lass and let tile water r/in (OlltillttOttS]v i]lto tile _l_i_,s umil tile
telllllel?at/iFe stot)s l-|sing +.

UseJet-Dry®RinseAgent

Jet-Dry ® rinse a_zem remow'_ spols rand t)yevelllS Ine_r Ii]ln b/lild-tlp

Oil }'OIl]" dislws, _lasses [l_il,,vare. (-ookw;ire [lll(] plasti)

Fill the rim, e a_enl dispenser

tmtil it tea(tries line boltom o/lip

inside tin(+opetdng. Replace cap.

"lb check i| rinse a_eut is needed.
remo_e line ca]) and look imo the

diN)euser. ()n some modeb,, the
diN)euser can be clwcked l ,_

})l'essi/ng +line clear ce)lter oJ line
fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse a_vm

fills the cemer o/the ti|| cap, you
]n_l\ e ellOtlglL

A full dispenser shouldlast about one month.

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If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

ForgettoAdda Dish?

A t_)rgotten dish can be added mw time be/_)re the detergent

cup opens.

Push tile door latch to the h'fl.

I)O not opell |he (]0017 /Illtil tile W}IIeF St)r_tv _t(tiOll StOllS. S{e_llll

.l_+ d._eo/it of the di_tl_+'m/e_:

Add forg-otten dishes.

_ Close tile door and push the latch to tile till? )Jg]lt,

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Using the dishwasher.

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ProperUseof Detergent

Use onl} dctel_-ent sl)eci_ically made Jot use ill dishwashers. Cascad_ ®

Automatic Dishwashing l)et_ _g_ m has be_n al:llm/xed lot us_ ill all (;E

dishwashers. Keep your demrgent ti'esh and dry. I)on't put powder
detergent into tile dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.

Tlle alllOtllll of detergent to/lse depends Oil whelller }X)/lr vv_ler is
hardor so_t. \Vitft hard watec }_m need extra detergent. Witll soft

watec you need less detergent.
Promet yore: dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water

dellarm_ent and asking how hard your water is. "I\*,relvcor lnore
grains is extremely hard _vv_ler.A water sottener is recommended.

\Vitllout it, lime can build up ill the water _vd_e, which could stick
while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft wamr

call cause a permanent cloudinexs of gkt,+'+ware, called etching.

door ot your dislr_svtshel: All v_is]/Qvcles except

RlNSEONtYrequired,.tergent in t]_( IIl_lill etlt), open Cup

lfyour dishes liar,. _xtra h_ax T soil or you hm_

]/al(/water v()tl lll_t_' x_a1/t to add d( t( rgent to

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th_ open cup also. Wash <3cks with two washes

will also use the OlXn (ttp. 'Wh(>/I using

auu)matic dislmashing deu rg-em tabs, simpl} plac_ on_
tab in tile main cup and close.

Be sure tile Dial is OFF beR)re adding detergent. Otherwise, tile
detergent CUll will not close and latch protler] > Add detergent then

close tile main cup.

NOTE:'Ibopen detergent CUll after it has

been closed, simply turn the detergent CUll
handle cotmtel-clockwise tmtil it releases.

A snapping Somld may be heard.

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Loadingthe dishwasher racks.

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

Upper Rack

The upper rack is for glasses, cups mid s;mcera.

Cut)s mid glasses fit best along tile sktes. This is
also a secure place {or dishwashe}_sat_' 1)lastics.

The upper rack is good {or all kinds of odd-
shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and

other items should be placed l,_ce dowl:t.

Securelargerdishwasher-safeplastics over two fingers
when possible.

Make sure small plastic items aresecure so they can't fall
onto theheating element.

Anupper wash arm (on some models) is located above the
top rack. Checkto make surethat tall items will net block

rotation of this arm.

The Wash Tower

Keep the center area clear in the fewer rac/_

The w_tsh [/)wel: lises through tile center o/the

IOWeFrock during tilt' w;tsh illld I_llse t)oI'dOllS 0{'
the c_le.

Don'tblockit ortoadtallthingsnexttoit.

Also, be careflll not to let a

t)OFtiOll of ;-Ill item S/l(h _tS ;-I t)Ot

or dish hm/dle extend through
tile bottom rack. This couM block

tile wash alan and cause t)oor
w_lshing resuhs.

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Loadingthe dishwasher racks.

Lower Rack

When loading the lower rack, do not load largeplatters Or

trays in the front right corner Theymayprevent detergent
from circulating during the wash cycle.

The lower rack is best used lot plates, sauce_:,,
a]l(I cookw_ll?e. I,al'ge items such as broiler pans

and racks shouM go along die sides. I ,oad
plaUers, pois and Bowls along the sides, in

corners, or in the back. The soiled side of items
shouM/i_ce tile center of the rock.

Silverware Basket

Put flatware in the remo_d_le basket with/ork
and kni/c handles u l) to 1)rotect }x)m: hands. Place

Sl)OOnS in tile basket with handles down. Mix
k]lives, t_)rks and st)oo]ls so Ihev don't lies|

togedle): l)isnibute menl}. Small plastic items,
such as measming spoons and lids/i'om m/all
comainers, shouM go in tile bottom of the

silverware baske_ with silverware on tot).

A security cell cover (on SOl//e

. models) hinged in son/e

handles can be lowered to

either side to secure
lightweight items/t'oln the

e/t_'ets of the vigorous

wash action.

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.

ProtectAgainst Freezing

I[ VoIIr dls]lwi4s]l('r is h'/i in an/reheated place during
the _*_'inter _-isk _t ser_,Jce w( hnidan m:

(lilt offele(lri(al power to the (tishwashel; Remoxe

fllses or trip cir(?/tit 1)reaker.

Sumccoversciews

vwo,ws0f1=:;ijF=T,,L

'['llrl/ ()1_ |t1(! wa{er suppl}' and discolmect {he walel?

inle{ line frolll {tie water val'_e.

(Use 9.pall to (a{( 11{tie watel/.)

_ Recom/ect {tie water inle{ line 1o {tie water v_O_,.
,:_ Remoxe the plastic sump coxer in the mr)

bottolll ;-ii/(t /lse a SpOllge to soak/1p w_lter ill the

rubber boot.

Does YourDishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air g;ip prote(ts }'our (tisllwasher agvfinst water

t/a(king up into it ita drain (log-s. The air g_q) is not
a par{ of the (tislrwashel; It is not ( oxered 1)y your

warnmr_ Not all plmnbing codes require air gaps,

so you ma'_ not haxe one.

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Checktheairgapanytimeyour
dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell.

The air gap is easy toclean.

,__,_ Turn ot] the dishwasher and lift ot] the (hrome

( ox, er.

[ll_S(l'(_r t_(_ t/l'_s ( (a t and clean with a tootht/i(k.

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About optional accessories.

Youcan change the door and lower access panel appearance of your

dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories:

Theseaccessories are available at extra cost (VISA, MasterCard or Discover

cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002.
Specify accessory number when ordering.

_ Color Panels
_ 1/4" Wood Panel TrimKit

> 3/4" Trimless Panel Kit

Descriptionsof OptionalAccessories

Colorpanels--Rcl)la(-cmcm door t)ancls and ]()_r('_"_( (('SS ])_]_]S

arc ax ailal)h' in the/()llowing (olors:

_:'; GPF3OOA (Almond)
_' GPF3OOB (Black)

_:_ GPF3OOW(White)

Wood panel trim kit--This accessory (ontains trim and instructions

t()r _)11 to s/lpl)ly and install a lf4" thi(k (h'(orauvc _()()d door alld
lower access panel:

N GPF325A (Almond)
_' GPF325B (Black)

_ GPF325W (White)

NOTE:The GPFIO0 dishwasher door spring kitmus_ also be or(h'r('d

and instalh'd when the door panel weighs four Ibs, or more,

Trimlesspanel kit--This ac(cssory (ontains parts and instructions

1()]7 _r()[I t() SUl)I)ly and install a 3/4" thi(k (h'(oradv(' _r()()(t (t()()]" alld

lower a(cess panel:

_ GPF375

NOTE: The 8PFIO0 dishwasher door springkit will be included wid_
_l_e trimless panel kitand musi be installed wii]l i|.

Beforeyou call for service...

Troubleshooting -tips

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

Possible Causes What ToDo

Dishwasherwon'true

Noise Some of the sotmds

Fuse is blown, or the
circuit breaker tripped

you_l hear are normal

Utensils are not secure

hi the rack or something
slnall has dropped hlto

the rack

Momrhmns I)ishwasher has not been

Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker. Remoxe

all_vrother apt)lianccs from
the circuit.

Sofl food disposal
shredding a(tion.

I)min vahe opening to

t)/IH/t) water Oil|,

Timer COl/trol as (vole

l)ro}gTesscs.

I)ctergent cup opening.
The motor st()t)tfing during

the drying period.

Make sm:e c_+x'rythiDg is
secm:ed in dishwasher.

used on a regular basis.
If rOll do I/O| Hse 'vr()lll?

dishwasher otten, set it to
fill m_d tmmt ) out ome

every week. This will help
keep the seal moist and
the garbage dist)oser (lear.

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Beforeyou call for service...

Troubleshooting -tips

Possible Causes

Water standing in This is normal

the bottom of the tub

Water won't pump Drain is dogged

out of the tub

Suds in the tub Correct detergent

wasil_t used

Rinse agent

was spilled

What ToDo

A ,small amount of clean

water around the outlet on

tile tub bottoul _++tthe back
ot tilt' tub keel)s the %_r_{('}_

seal lubricated.

If you have an air g_q),
clean it.

Check to see if yore:
kitchen sink is draining

well. If not, you ma} need
a t)hunt)er.

If the dishwasher dnfius
into a disposer, run

disposer cleat:

+ Use only automatic

dishwasher detergents to
mold sudsing. Cascade _>

Automatic Dishwashing

Detergent has 1)een
al)t)roved lot use in all

(;E dishwashers.

+ To remove suds ti'om the

tub, ot)en the dishwasher
and let suds evaporate.
,\dd 1 g_dlon of cold water

to the tub. Close and latch
tile (tishwashel: Pure t) out

water by slowly turning the
Dial mJ,til a drain ])elJod
is reached. Ret)eat il

I/ecess_trv.

+ ,\lwa}:_ wil)e up rinse agent

spills immediatel}.

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i_ PossibleCauses

Stained tub interior Detergent with

Dishesdon'tdry

Dishesandflatware
notclean

colormlt was used

Some tomatobased
foods cml stab1

Low hflet water
temperature

Rinse agent dispenser
is empty

hflet water temperature
is below 120°E

Water pressure is
temporarily low

Air ,gap is do_ed

]anproper rack loadhlg

What ToDo

Sortie (tetergel/tS contain
colot_mt (t)iglnem or dyes)

thai _ill discolor till' mb
interior with extcn(h'd use.

Che(k the detergem ctq)

Jot sig_ls ot any
dis(oloration, ff cup is
discolored, change to
detergent withom any

colot_mt. Cascade®

Automatic Dishwasbing

I)etergent has been
al)l)roved {or use in _fll

(',E dishwashers.
Llse of the RINSE ONLY

U'v'cle (on SOI/le models)

aller adding the dish to the
load can (tecrea_,e the le\'el

of staining.
Make sm'e inlet water

tem])erature is correct.

Check the lJnse agent
(tisi)ense_;

R;dse the water hearer
temperature to 120°F.
Use the HI TEMP WASH or

HOT START option.

Ttn'n on a Jiml et. Is w_.ter

(Oil/ilia- oHt lllOt'e slowly

than usual? If so, wait tmtil

t)re._Mll'e is norlllal beJ()t'e

using your dishwashel:
Clean the air gap.

Make sm'e large dishware
does not block the

(tetergcnt disl)enser
or the _sh arm.

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Beforeyou call for service...

Troubleshooting -tips

Spots and filming
on glasses and

flatware

Cloudinesson
glassware

Possible Causes

Exwemely hard water
Low hllet water
temperature

Overloadhlg the
dishwasher

hnproper loadhlg
Old or damp powder

detergent
Rinse agent disloenser

empty
Too litde detergent

Combhlafion of soft

water mid too much

detergent

Water temperature I,ower the wamr heater

enterhlg the dishwasher tempe_ltm:e.
exceeds 150°E

What ToDo

Use Jet-Drv® rinse agent

t() l'eII/OVe Sl)O|S alld

pre\ ent new fihn build-ut).

' To Yell/eve SHII)BoFn spo|s

and l)re-exisung film ti'om

1 P,<'mox( all met;d utensils

ti:om the dishwasher.

2 Do not add demrgent.
3 Select the longest c_le.

4 Start the dishwasher and

allow to _ml {or 18 to 22
mim_ms. Dishwasher will

IIOW t)e ill [he lIl_lil I w_lsl/,

50t)en the door and

pour 2 cups (500 ml)
of \_hite _inegar imo

the botu)m of d_e
dish_lshe_;

6 Clos_ the door and allow

to comt)lem tlle cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't
work: Repeat as above,
except use 1/4 cup (60

ml)of dtric acid crystals
instead of _ineg'ar.

This is called etching and
is permanent. "Ib t)revem

this ti'om hal)l)ening, use
less detergent it _x)u ha\ e
so/i v_ltelz \%lsh glassware

in the shortest cycle tl_at
will get diem clean.

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Yellow or brown fihn

on inside surfaces

Possible Causes What ToDo

Tea or coffee stahls

+ Remo\'e the stain b} band,

using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cul)s wam_

watel',

_k WARNING
be/_)re cleaning interior

wait at least 20 l//intltes
a/ier a (_le tot the
beating element to cool

down. Igailure to do so can
resuh in bin:us.

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An overall yellow or
brown film cml be caused

by iron deposits hi water

Whitefihnon inside

Hard water Ulhmrals

surfaces

Detergent cup lid Dial is not hi file OFF ['urn line Dial to OFF
won'tlatch posidon ;rod slide tin(' door lat(ln to

Detergent left in Dishes are blocl_lg file Ret)osition tint" dishes.
dispenser cups detergent cups

Steam Tiffs is normal Stei-iIH colnes tlux)/lg]l tim

' A sl)eckd fiher in the _s_ter

supply line is the only wa,,
to correct tiffs problem.

Conta(t a water softener
company.

+ To clean the imefior, apply

dishwasher deterg+ent to a
damp sponge. \Year
rubber gloves. Do not use
_.l/y t_pe of cleallser oilier
than dishwasher (temrgent

because it may cause
/_)aming or sudsing.

Cascade® Amomafic
I)ishwashing Detergent

has been al)l)ro_ed ti)r use
in all (',E (tishwashel:s.

line ]eli.

Vel/l bv the door latcln

during dryillg illld wheu
water is being pUml)ed out.

Black orgray Almnhlmn utensils have Remoxe marks \vith a mild,
marksondishes rubbed agah_st dishes al)n_si_e clemner. 2 7

ill

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GEDishwasher Warranty

Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service,
carl 800-GE-CARES.Please have serial number and model

number available when calling for service.

GEWill Replace:

OneYear

Frerothe date of the
originalpurchase

Anypart o/th(' dishw_tsh('r whi(h/i_ils duc to a (hdbct in

mat('ri_ds or workmauship. Dudllg this limited one-year

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

and related scr\'icc to rcpl_(c the dc_'(ti_v pm't.

_: Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use die product.

J) hnproper hlstallafion.

_: Replacement of house fuses or

resetting, of circuit breakers.

_: Failure of the product if it is

abused, luisused, or used for other
than the hltended purpose or used
colmnercially.

EXCLUSION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is
product repair as provided #1 this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,

including the impfied warranties of merehantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

Thiswarranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeedingowner for products purchased
for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE
Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible fora trip charge or you may be
required to bring the product to an Authodzed GE Service location for service, InAlaska, the

warrantyexcludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states donot allow the exclusionor limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This

warrantygives youspecific legal dghts, andyou may 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

_: Dmnage to the product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

J_ Incidental or consequential damage to

personal property caused by possible
defects with tiffs appllmlce.

J_ Cleal_hlg or servichlg of file air gap

device hi file drain line..

_: lncldental or consequential dmnage

caused by possible defects with tlds

appliance.

Warrantor:GeneralElectricCompany.Louisville,KY40225

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ServiceTelephoneNumbers.

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GEAnswerCenter_ 800.626.2000

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In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CARES(800-432-2737)

EXl>ert (;E repair servk e is only a phone (M1 _r_ r.

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PartsandAccessories800-626-2002

ServiceContracts80o-6z6-22z4

Individuals qualified to service their own at>pliances can have parts
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_i_l_!iiii!iiiii

I)iscov_'r cards are accepted).

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by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified

service personnel Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.

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