GE GSC410 Use and Care Manual

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Dishwasher

contents

Adapter Plugs

Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning 11

China, crystal, Sterling Consumer Semites

Conversion Kit 11 Water l’ern~erature 6

Cycle Features 4,5 Winter Storage 11 Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7

Dispenser Cups Electrical Requirements 11

Energy-Saving Tips Extension Cords 11

Grounding 11 Loading 8,9

Model and Serial INumbers

Operating Guide Plate Warmer 4,5

Problem Solver

ckmvertibk Model G!!KMO

4,5

13,14

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Rinse Agent SafetyInstructions

Unicouple User Maintenance Instructions 11

JWmranty Back Cover

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Helpw helpyou.*O

If youneedservice

BefimU$hgyour*hmher,

madthis bookcarefully.

Itisintendedtohelpyouoperate andmaintainyournewdishwasher

properly.

Keepithandyforanswerstoyour questions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething orneedmorehelp,write(include

yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs

GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

writedownthe!mode!and

serialnmbers.

You’llfindthemonalabelfastened tothetubwalljustinsidethe dishwasherdoor.

Thesenumbersarealsoonthe

ConsumerProductOwnership

RegistrationCardthatcomeswith your dishwasher.Beforesendingin thiscard,pleasewritethese

numbershere:

savetimeandmoney.

Befowyou

ChecktheProblemSolver(pages

13and14).Itlistscausesofminor

operatingproblemsthatyoucan

correctyourself.

ToobtainaSpanishlanguage versionofthisbook,call GEAnswerCenter”

800.626.2000

consumerinformationservice. Paraobtenerlaversi6nen

espafioldeestemanual, Hamea GEAnswerCenter~ serviciodeinformaci6n

parae]consumidor, tek$fono800.626.2000.

Cd forservice. e *

Ene~y-savingtips

The powerconsumptionofyour dishwashercanbeminimizedif youfollowthese suggestions:

Toobtainservice, seethe

ConsumerServicespageinthe backofthisbook.

We’reproudofourserviceand w~ntyoutobepleased,If forsome reasonyouarenothappywiththe serviceyoureceive,herearethree stepstofollowforfurtherhelp,

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyouarenot pleased.Inmost

cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem. NEXT,ifyouarestillnotpleased,

writeallthe details-including yourphonenumber—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations GEAppliances AppliancePark LouisvillejKentucky40225

FINALLY,ifyourproblemisstill not resolved,write:

MajorAppliance ConsumerActionPanel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606

Model Number

Serial Number

Usethesenumbersin any correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyour dishwasher.

Ifym Ew?eived

adamageddkhwashere,.

Immediatelycontactthedealer(or builder)thatsoldyouthe dishwasher.

@Operate dishwasheronlywhen

full. Letdishesaccumulatein

dishwasher.Whenyouputina partialload,useRINSEHOLD cycletorinseoffheavysoils.Be suretolatchdoorwhenwaitingfor fullload.Thishelps keepsoils

moist,easierto remove.

@SAW cyck thatusesleast

anlollntofwatertoremovesoil

frombad. Seepages4and5.

@If you don’tneed yourdishes rightaway,use the DRYING HEATOFF feature thatturnsthe dryingheateroffautomaticallyand savesenergy.Dishesdry naturally

overa longerperiodsuchas overnight.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthisappliance

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A~~~~~~~–when

using this appliance,always exercise basic safety precautions, includingthe following:

susethis apph’m! only for

itsintended purpose, asyou

will find described inthis use

ad! careBook.

* This dishwasher must be

pmper!y instakxl and

located in awnxkmm with

Instam$tionInstructions

the

beforeit k used. If you did

notreceive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one

by contacting the service location nearest you.

—This

connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system; or an

quiprnent-grounding conductor

rmstbe run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal

or lead of the appliance.

—Connect to a properly rated, protectedand sized power-supply circuitto avoidelectricaloverload.

eDo not store or Wi%

combustible materiak9 gasoline

or other flammable vapors and Iiquids in w! vicinity d’ ‘thisor

my other appliance.

@Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

*Do m~ wash plastic items unless

marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent,Forplasticitemsnot so marked, check the manufacturer’s

recormnendatiens.

appliance must be

*Load light plastic items so they will not becomedislodged and drop to the bottomof the dishwasher—they might come into contact with theheating unit and be damaged.

To minimize the

d injury

When loading items to be

possibility

washed:

A, Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal, and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

*Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

~Do not operateyourdishwasher urdess all enclosure panels are

properly in place. eDo not tamper with controls.

~ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

@Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or

near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or

with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material

properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

QKeep all washing detergents

and wetting agents out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all

warnings on ~o~~tai~erlabels to avoid personal injury.

* To minimize the possibility _

electric shock, disconnect _

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this appliancefrom the power =. supply before attempting any == maintenance.

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Note: Turning the controldiai mg. to the OFF p;sition does not = disconnect the appliance from the power supply.We =.. recommend having a qualified ___ technicianservice

your appliance. ‘~

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GASis produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate

in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer.HYDROGEI’dGAS 1SEXPL0SM3. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury,

if you have not used hot water

for two weeks or more, or

moved into a residence in which

the hot water system may not have been used for some time,

turn on all hot water faucets and

allow them to run for several

minutes before using any

electrical appliance which is

connected to the hot water

system. This will allow any

hydrogen gas to escape. Also,

since the gas is flammable, do

not smoke or use an open flame

or appliance during this process.

SAVETHESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Beforeusingyourdishwasherthe firsttime,installthefaucetadapter

accordingtoinstructionsonpage

12.Thisis a one-timeordychore.

STEPL Loadyour dishwasher withdishes,silverware,pots,pans, bowls,etc.accordingto

instructionsonpages8 and9.

STEl?2. Adddetergenttothe detergentdispenser.Makesurethe

CycleIndicatorDialisatOFF positionbeforeaddingdetergent. Seepages6 and7.

Userinseaidagenttohelpprevent

spotting.Seepage6. Connectunicoupleandelectricity

accordingto instructionsonpages

Hand U.

STEP3. SelectDRYINGHEAT Option.It mustbeON forPLATE WARMERcycle,OFF forRINSE HOLDcycle.It canbeONor OFF,

atyouroption(seebelow),for any ofthewashcycles.

Useofthisoptionreducesthe electricalenergyusedbythis modelapproximately10%for theNORMALWASHcycle.

STEP4. Selectthe Cycleandstart

dishwasher. Ifyourdishwasherdrainsintoa

foodwastedisposer,operatethe disposeruntilitisemptybefore startingthedishwasher.(SeeCycle selectionhints onnextpage.)

Toobtainthebenefitsofacomplete

cycle,becarefi.dthat youdo not turn the dial

necessarytostart

@For NORMAL

anyfurther than

the dishwasher.

WASH qck:

a. Latchthedoor.

LIGH

T WASH EI

ONI%I~

OFF!a

❑ RINSE& HoLD

PLATEWARMER

DRYING

~ For .umrl.’ WASHCycle:

a. Besure doorisurdatchedo

LIGHTWASH ❑

ONIB e

OFFm

IllRINSE& HoLD

PLATEWARMER

❑

DRYING

b. SlowlyturnCycleIndicatorDial

toLIGHTWASHposition.

c. Latchdoortostartthecycle.

@RimRITwmHOLD cycle:

a. Besure door is unkddmd. b. SelectDRYINGHEAT–OFF

dryingoption.

LIGHTWASH ❑

ON ❑

OFF❑

❑ RINSE& HOLD

PLATEWARMER

❑

DRYING

ON: Turnsthe dryingheateronfor fastdrying.

IOFF:Turnsthe dryingheateroffto saveenergy.Disheswilldry

naturallyovera longerperiod, such

as overnight.

If’youneedyourdishessooner,

openthedishwasherdoorafterthe cycleis completeto reducethe naturaldryingtime.

Slowlyturn CycleIndicatorDial toONpositiontostartthecycle.

Thereis atimedelaybetween start-upandwaterfillsoyouwill nothearanywashactionright away.

c. SlowlyturnCycleIndicator

Dialto RINSEHOLDposition.

d. Latchdoortostartthecycle.

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m’ PLATE w~R Cych?:

a. Loadcleanplatesanddishesto

bewarmed.

b. SelectDRYINGHEAT–ON

dryingoption.

c. Leave the doorunlatched.

LIGHTWASH s

❑

OFF❑

PLATEWARMER

a RINSE& HoLo

DRYING

d. SlowlyturnCycleIndicatorDial

clockwisetoPLATEWARMER position.

e. Latchthe doorto startthecycle.

matHappeminEachCyck

cycleselectionEMS

Itisimportanttofollowthe loading

instructionsonpages8and9. NORMALWASFf-Formost

loadsofeverydaydishes,glasses andcookwarewithmediumsoils.

LIGHTWASH—Fordishes thathavebeen loading.Also,forwashingvery

lightlysoileddisheswithsoils

that havenotdriedon.

pre-rinsedbefore

RINSEHOLD—Forrinsing partialloadswhichwillbewashed later.SelectDRYINGHEAT– OFFdryingoption.Do

detergent.

notuse

PLATEWARMER-Forwarming cleandishesandservingplatesfor theservingofhotfood.

B%Y&Y.

p!#K—

~ You’llhearoccasionalclicking

sounds:

Softfooddisposershredding action.

–Drain valveopeningtopump

waterout.

—Timercontrolascycle

progresses.

—Detergentcupopening.

wash Gallons (approx.

WaterUseCycleTime

cycles

NORMAL WASH 11.0

LIGHT

‘DRYINGHEAT—ON:Add28 minutes.

WASH

(approx.) minutes)

9.2

wash

‘“ mBmEBE

Lj~:/:

~Themotorstopsduringdrying.

@Watervaporcomesthroughthe ventunderthedoorlatchduring dryingandwhenwaterisbeing

circulated.

CycleSequence

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withHal’ water.

Toget dishes clean and dry,you need hot water.To help you get

water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the wa(erin the wash cycle. Forgood washingand drying,

the entering water must be at least 120°F.To prevent dish damage, inletwater shouldnot exceed 150”F.

Howto testwatertemperature:

FIigherwater temperature is needed to dissolve grease and

activate powder detergent, Check your water temperature

with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Putthe

thermometer in a glass and let

the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below ]20”F.,

adjust your water heater.

I-Ielpfulhints: If outside temperatures are unusually low,

or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher. you may need to set

your water heater’s thermostat up.

If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to

run until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If you’ve recently done ]aundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater tiine to recover before

operating the dishwasher.

To improve washability if the

water is less than ~20°F and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both

detergent cLIpsat least half-full with detergent.

Helppreventspottingwith

arinseagent.

A rinseagent makeswater flow off dishes quicker than usual.This lessenswater spottingand makes drying faster, too.

For bestdishwashingperformance, useof a rinse agent such as .JET-

DRY brand is recommended, Rinseagents come in either liquid

or solid form, Yourdishwasher uses the solidform.

If you can’t write:

13ENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. (“JET DRY”)

411 W, Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830

findanyrinseagent,

How tochoose andUlse theI@@detergent.

I?M, use only powderor liquid detergentspecificallymadefor useindishwashers.Othertypes will!causeoversudsing.

Second,checkthephosphate

content. Phosphate-l~elp~prevent hard-water materialsfrom forming

spotsor film on your dishes. If your water ishard (7grains or more), your detergenthas to work harder.Detergents with a higher phosphatelevel will probably work better. If the phosphate content is 10.w(8.7% or less), you’llhave to use extra detergent with hard water.

Yourwaterdepartmentcan tellyouhowhardyourwater

can your county extension

is.So

agent. Or your area’swater

softener company. Just call and ask them how many “grains” of hardness is in yourwater.

How much

youuse?

water “hard” or “soft”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to

get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money, it can be harmful, It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An outside layer of glass is etched away!But why take a chance when it’seasy to find out the hardness of your water.

Keep your detergent fresh and

dry.Under the sink isn’t a good

place to store detergent. Too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes, either. (It won’t be fresh OR dry.)

If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy? throw it away. It won’t wash well. Old detergent often won’t dissolve.

If yoLluse a liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not necessary because ]iquid detergents don’t ‘lump” as they

age or come in c~nta~t wi~~~water,

detergentshould

That depends. Is your

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Howtopreparethe dif.mesfin”wasMng

‘YiOumfiid twodetergent

ispmsersontheinsidedoor’d’

w dishwasher.TWO.because

See “DetergentUsageGuide”

below. (Besure the CycleIndicator Dial is at OFFposition before addingdetergent.CWerwisethe

detergentcup willnot closeazd latchproperly)

Ifthis isyourfirstdishwasher,or ifyou’rereplacingamucholder

model,youmaywonderhowmuch preparationyourdishesneed. Actuallyverylittle.l?re-rinsingof normalfoodsoilsisnot necessary. Withcomon senseanda little

practiceyou’llsoonknowwhat foodstoremove.Herearesome guidelines:

L Scrapeoffbones,seeds,skins, toothpicksandotherhardsolids.It isalsobesttoremovehardshelled vegetables,meattrimmings,leafy vegetablesandcrusts.Remove

excessivequantitiesofoilor grease.

2. Removelargequantitiesofany food.Yourdishwasherhasabuilt-in softfooddisposerthatpulverizes softfoodbitsandflushesthemaway.

Rcanhandle

small amountsof

sofifoods,butlargeamountswill bedifficulttohandle.

3.Trytoremovefoodscrapsand placedishesindishwasherbefore soilhasachancetodryandbecome hard.Disheswithdried-onsoilare moredifficulttowashandmay notcomecleanintheNOWvlAL WASHcycle.Remembertouse yourRINSEHOLDcycleforsmall “holding”loads.

Note:Thefoodsmentionedabove areforexamplesonly.Otherfoods

not mentionedmayalsoneedtobe removedfromyourdishes.Youmay alsowanttoconsiderremovingfoods suchasmustard,mayonnaise, vinegar,lemonjuice andother foodsthat cancausediscoloration ofstainlesssteelifallowedtoremain ondishesforalongperiodoftime.

Closethemain cup.

NOZE:Detergent cup maybe opened manually with no harm.

Dete~entusageGuide(powderorBiquid)

SOFTWATER (O-3grainshardness) (3-7grains)

CYCLES

NORMALWASHcycle LIGHTWASHcycle

RINSEHOLDcycle

*I2grainsandupisextremelyhard water.A watersoftenerisrecommended.Withoutit,

canbuildupinthewatervalve.The watervalvemaystickwhileopenandcauseflooding.

lime ~FilledMainCupholds3tablespoons;FilledOpenCupholds2tablespoons.

MainCup

1Tablespoon ~ 1Tablespoon

minimum 1Tablespoon None HalfFull None Completely

minimum Full

Useno detergent

I OpenCup

minimum

MEDIUMWATER HARDWATER

MainCup I Open

HalfFull ~ HalfFull Completely J Completely

Useno detergent Usenodetergent

(7-12grains*)

Cup MainCup$ I OpenCup*

Full

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Howtoload‘your dishwasher

Thisisa randommixed load, the most common typeyou

willhave.

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that

watercan reach the soiledsurfaces. The wash arm in the bottom sprayswaterup. The towerthat rises in the center sendswater outoverthe dishes to washthe items in the upper rack. Make sure toplace tall items to the

outsideso the upper washarm is notblocked.

IHOWh hid. IMWm~mcK

The toprackisbestforglasses,cupsandsaucers.Cups andglassesfitbestalongthesides.Thisistheplacefor dishwasher-safeplastics,too.Makesuresmallplastic itemsarelodgedintightlysotheycan’tfallontothe CMrod@heatingunit.-Afiangestemwaresothat itcannot moveeasily.Don’tlettheglassestoucheachother.

WAKH OUTFOR THIS.

Thewashtowerrises throughthecenterof thebottom rackduringthe washandrinseportionsofthecycle. Don’tblockit or loadtallthingsnextto it. Also,be

carefulnottoleta portionofan itemsuchas apotor dishhandleextendthroughthebottomrack, Thiscould blockthewasharm and

cause Doorwashin~ results.

Saucepans,mixingbowlsandothersmaHitemsmay beplaced—facedown—inthetoprack. Thetoprack is handyforallkindsofoddshapes.Besurethe forceof wateranddetergentcanreachsoiledsurfaces.

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Fitplatesandsaucersbetweenthepins.Placeitemsso thatwateranddetergentfromwasharmcanreachsoiled surfaces.

4%%

Putflatwarein the removablebasketwithhandlesupto protectyourhands.Mixknives,forksandspoonsso

theydon’tnesttogether.Distributeevenly.Smallplastic items,suchas measuringspoonsandlidsfromsmall containersarenotrecommendedforautomatic

dishwashing.If placedinthedishwasher,theyshouldgo inthebottomofsilverwarebasketwithsilverwareontop.

~eavilvsoiled~ot~,PansandCaSSerOleSMUSTbe loaded-intheb&tom-rack,facingdown.Propbroiler pansandracksalongthe edge.

Don’tletany

Nemextend

through bottom.

X%ecal.ltkm! Takeoutanythingthatmayfallor extendthroughthe

bottomofthebasket.

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Material Akminwn

China/

YES

stoneware

Crystal

Ncm-dishware items—such

asekdronic aircleaner filters,furnace fikm, paint

brushes,etc.

G%ss YES Milkclassmayyellow. Iron

Pewter

Plastics

$tainksssteel

SterlingSilver andSilver plate

Non-stick coatings

Tin Tincanrust.

wood

—

YES

No Ironwillrust. NO

YES

YES Afterwashing,wipethenon-stickcoatingareawith

ExceDth9m(notsafe) Somecoloredanodized

aluminumcantide.

Antique,metal-trimmed, hand-paintsdorover-the-glaze

patternsfade. Goldleafwilldiscolor,

Antique,metal-trimmedor hand-paintedpatternsfade.

Goldleafwilldiscolor.

Pewtertarnishes.

Don’tputin samesilverware basketwithstainlesssteel.

Contactbetweenmetalscan

damagesilver. Don’twashcopperutensilsin

thesameload.Silvermaygeta brownfdm.

Adhesiveusedto attachsome hollow-handleknivescanloosen.

Woodcanwarp,crackorlose itsfinishwithanytypewashing.

Somedarkenirigorspottingpossible.Remove scourin~withscm-filledSAWIwooluads.

Ifin doubt,checkwiththemanufacturer.Ortestwash onepiecedailyforatleastamonth.Comparewiththe restoftheset,

Loadsecurelytopreventmovement,

Checkmanufacturer’sinstructionsforyourcrystal,

Do notwashindishwasher.Damagetodishwasher anddiscolorationorstainingofdishwashermayresult.

Ifitdoesn’tsayDISHWASHERSAFE,testonepiece beforedishwashinganentireset.Washintoprackonly.

Riqseifnotwashingimmediately.Saltyoracidfoods canstainiflefton.

Rinseifnotwashingimmediately.Saltyoracidfoodscan stainiflefton.Drydetergentcancausedifficult-to-remove blackspots.Placeinbacksectionofsilverwarebasketto avoidexposuretodetergentfromthedetergentcup.

vegetableoiltokeepitfromlosingitsnon-stickquality.

D-

Fimiy?ta‘tkM?Here’swhim

Wliimiaddit.

~ckidishesanytimeduringthe RINSEHOLDcycle.Withother washcycles,youcanadddishes atanytimeBEFOREthemain

detergentwashportionofthecycle.

However,openingthedoorduring 2. Waitafewsecondsuntilthe

anycyclelessens&aning power.Sotry to loadeverythingatthe beginning.

Here’showto add a forgottendish:

1.Pushthedoorlatchto theleft.

Washingwi~lstop.

watercalms.Thenopenthedoor.

3. Adddishesyou’veforgotten.

4. C1osethedoorandpushthe latchtothefarright.Whenthe. doorislocked, washingwill continue.

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cautim,forpersona~

safety:

DO NOT USEANEXTENS1ON

CORDORANADAPTERPLUG ViT1’HTHISAPPLIANCE.

DONOT,UNDERAI?W

cIRcmSrAlwEs, cm’

ORREMOVETHETHIRD GRommG PRONGFROM THEPOWERCORD.

Dishwashermustbeelectrically groundedinaccordancewith

Iocaicodesandordinanees~or intheabsenceoflocalcodes,in accordancewiththeNATIOPJAL

ELECTRICALCODE,AI’’+J!W NFPANO.7$EXY7.

lectrieal requirement

@Thisappliancemustbe supplied

with120V,60Hz,andconnectedto anindividual,properlygrounded branchcircuit,protectedbya 15or

20 amp circuit &-eakeror timedelayfuse.

If theelectricsupplyprovideddoes

not m~eettheabovespecifications,

itisrecommended-thatalicensed electricianinstallanapprovedoutlet.

~ Your dishwasher circuit should

not be usedforanyotherappliance

whilethedishwasherisin operation asthedishwasherrequiresthefull capacityofthecircuit.

=u’the ViauEwep’ude you plug

.,,<mjhe

:yjki co~ltroliedby a swit421’i9mm

dishwasher’s power mm?!into

‘-on theswitch.

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CareandCleaning

USER M~TENNCE

msTRucTIoNs

Cleanthecontrolpanelwitha lightlydampenedcloth.Dry thoroughly.Donotuseabrasives orsharpobjectsonthepanel. Theycandamageit.

Cleantheoutsidewitha good appliancepolishwax.Theoutside cabinetfinishisdurable,butitcan scratch.Sousenoscouringpads orharshor grittycleaners:-

AppliancePolishWax&Cleaner

(Cat.No.WIW7X0216)isavailable

fromGEAppliancePartsMarts. The insideusuallytakescare

ofitself.If it shouldeverneed

cleaning,usea mildcleansing powder.Scouringpadsandharsh cleanerscanmarthefinish.

conversionKit

Aspecialkit(Cat.No.WD35X5076) forchanginga convertible dishwasherto a permanentbuilt-in installationisavailablefromyour

dealeror serviceorganization.

Howtoprepareyour

dkhwasher

storage

Ifthedishwasheristobeleft unusedinanunheatedlocation duringthewintermonths,havea servicetechniciantakethe followingstepstopreventthe

machinefromfreezing:

~Removefusesor tripcircuit breakerstoremoveelectricpower fromthedishwasher.

@Turn offwatertodishwasher.

Disconnectthewaterinlet line fromthewatervalveanddrain.

Removewatervalvefromthe

dishwasherandblowon small plasticoutletto removewater. Replacewatervalveandwaterline.

QRemoveplug in bottom ofrubber boot and drain completely. Replace the plug.

forwinter

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E%f3

=ff_ =

Removi~ thewoodTop

Removethetwomountingscrews

asshownandpullthetoptowardyou

toremoveitfromthedishwasher.

Toremovetheprotectivecover, useascissortocut thebagfromthe under side.Thenreinstallthetop takingcareto engagetherear bracketsasshown.

DONOToperatethe dishwasher withoutthewoodtopinplace.

careofthewoodtop

Beforeusing, wipewellwitha dryclothtoremovesurfacedust.

Saturatea cleanclothwithmineral oilandpolishallexposedwood surfacesuntiltheygleam.Allow woodtopto standovernighttoabsorb -=‘-theoilandrepeatthetreatmentthe .nextday.Allowtostandfor4 to6 -. hoursandwipeoffexcessoilwitha : soft,drycloth.

Woodtopsshouldnotbe usedas ;5=S1= aplaceforthawingfrozenfoods, evenwhenprotectedbya sheetof

ahminum foil.Neverlet water standon thewoodtop.

Toremovewaterstains,rub with a clothsaturatedwithnon-toxic mineraloil (availableatmost drugstores).

Should.yourtopbecometoo

stained,dirty cmcut, sandwith #000(k50)or WOOO(220)sandpaper

andthenwipewith.a cloth

with.non-toxicmineraloil.

saturated.

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HowtousetheUlicouple

Beforeoperatingyour

dishwasher

AttachtheFaucetAdapter.The

specialfaucet adapter supplied with your dishwasher must be assembledto the sink faucet before you can useyour dishwasher.

The faucet adapter is designed to fit standard spouts having internal

or external threads, YOUwill find the adapter and two washers in the “Faucet Adapter” packet in your

dishwasher.

‘l%installfaucetadapter,first

removetheoldaeratorortrimring onyour faucetspout.

U’faucethasexternalthreads:

Insert the thinner of the two washers into the faucet adapter and

attach it to the faucet spout.

U’faucethasinternalthreads:

Insert both washers into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.

H’ the faucet

donot matchyourfaucetspout,

your local hardware or plumbing

sL~pplystore normally has additional fittings to adapt your faucet spout to the special faucet

adapter.

NOTE: A sinkspray

hose cm hunt (f it is insto[ld m thesamesi~]kwithyourdishbtwshez

?Vesuggestthatyoudisconnectthe ,rinksprnyaltachme~l[(f’)~our.Tink hasonemdpl[[g thehole.

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How

toConnect the

tJnicouple

1. PullUnicoupleand itshoses

completelyout from storage compartmentlocatedat rear of dishwasherand attachit to the faucetadapter.

2.Attachthe Unicoupleconnector

to thefaucetadapterby depressing collarat the top of theconnector. When Unicoupleisall the way up ontothe adapter,releasethecollar. It willthen snap into positionto lockthe Unicouplein place,

The Unicouple’ssmall hose carries

water from the faucetto the dishwasher.Its largehose carries

drain water to thesink. Be sure

Unicoupleis pointingtoward the sink bowl drain openingand the sinkdrain isopen for water that will drain frolmyour dishwasher,

if yourdishwasher drains into a disposer,operate the disposer until it is completely empty before starting the dishwasher.

3. Turn hot water fullyon before starting the dishwasher.

Howtouse the Fm.Mx?t-Fkl

The Faucet-Flo nozzle is part of the

Unicouple connector. Operate the nozzle by depressing the pressure re]ease button on the front of the Unicouple connector. You will find

the Faucet-no nozzle useful for several reasons. For example:

Imzzk

c It al]owsyou to flushcold water out of the hot water line so that yOLIcan better regulate

temperature.

e [t allows yoI,Ito test the

temperatureof the water before startingyour dishwasher,

your water

How todimmed the Unimu.lpk

fromfaucet

ML3pter

1. Turn off the hot water.

2. Release the water pressureby depressing the pressure release button.This relieves water pressure and protectsyou, and the room, from severe splashing.

3. Release Unicouplefrom faucet by depressingthe collar at the top of the Unicoupleconnector.

How todismmxt your

dishwasher

1. Removethe power cord plug from the wall receptacle.

2. Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.

NOTE: When motor stops at the

end of the finalrinse, the Unicouple can be disconnectedand returned to storage.

How to drain

excesswater

fromUnieouplehoses

If the sink is 34” or higher from the floor, the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot be drained directly into the sink. It will be

necessary to drain excess water from hoses into a bowl or suitable container that is held outside and lower than the sink.

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DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NO!SI

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHE AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY

MARKS ON DISHE DETERGENT LE17

IN DISPENSER

cups

DETERGENT CUP

WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

POSSIBLE A fuse in your home may be blown, or thecircuit breaker trippecl.Replacefuseor reset

circuit breaker.Removeany other appliancesfrom the circuit.

Utensilslmaynotbe secure on rack pins, or somethingsmallmay have droppedfrom the rack. Water iscausing utensilsto rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature iscorrect, (See

Unload the bottomrack first. Waterfrom dishes in the top rack.may be spillingintothe

bottolmrack. Check for improper loading. Dishesshou]dn’tnest together.Avoidoverloading.

Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’snot Check inletwater temperature. It shouldbe at least 120°F.(To test, see page6.)

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not

fartherthannecessary

Waterpressure may be temporarily low.Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower than

usLELl? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)

Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against other dishes. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.

W~termay not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking

detergent cLlp. The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items.

If yoLlused a powder detergent, open the CLIpand remove any caked-on detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service. Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it well. Try another brand.

Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to close and latch properly. If you un]atchthe door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF by itself.

CAUSE AND REMEDY

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empty.

turnthedialany

to start the dishwasher.

away. The detergent may IIOtbeworking

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BROWN FILM

WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF

THE T(JB

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

Teaor coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup )Ieach and 3 cups warm water.

(n overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in water.A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem. Yourwater softener company can tell you about the filter.

fellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load. ;i]ver pOiiShwill UsUallyremove this stain.

f the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem.

Meek the kitchen sink. Is it draining well?

dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not clogged.

f \/illeg:lror citric acid annot be removed.

IItcan be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the

crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.” The fihn

YOLImay needa plumber.

wriest cycle thatwill get them clean.

Faltertemperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F’.

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SPOT’SAND FILMING ON

GLASSES AND

FLATWARE

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SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM

OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

POSSIBLECAUSE AND REMEDY

Spotting can be caused by ail thesething$: @Extremely hard water.(See page 6.) @Low inlet water temperature. (To test,

see page 6.) (See see page 6.)

@Overloadingthedishwasher. @Improperloading.(Seepages8 and9.)

Localwaterconditionsandpersonalpreferencesvary.Tryseveralbrandsof detergents to findonethatgivesthebestresultsforyou.Aliquiddishwashercletergentmayhelp reducefilming.

Toremovestubborn spotsand film from glassware:

1.Remove all metal utensilsfrom the dishwasher.

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Select NORMAL WASH cycle.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of the

dishwasher.

6,(Hosethe door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegarrinsedoesn’twork:Repeat as above, except use 1/4cup (60 ml) of citric

acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours

doesn’t, call GE Factory Service.) Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home

water softener. Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are

secure and can‘tjar loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.

Alwavs use the to~ rack for delicate items.

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Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. R is clean water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE 0NL% AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.

To remove suds fkorn the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly

turning the control dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary.

@Old or da]mppowderdetergent. ~PhosPhatelevel in detergent too 10W.

@Rinseagent dispenserempty.(Seepage6.) @Toolittledetergent.(Seepage7.)

DISHWASHER

LEAKS

I MOTORHUMS ,

Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s

designed for automatic dishwashers. Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.

Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth. Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.

If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.

This will help keep the seal moist, and the gafbage disposer clear.

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WiththepurchaseOfycmrnewGEappliance,receivethe assurancethatif you everneed infcmmaticmcx assistance

mm GE,we’llbe there.AUycmhavetOdo iscall-toll-free!

Youcan have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Pur-

AGE Consumer Service professional

viIlprovide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you

service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (’ZOOa.m. to 700 p.m. weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).Our factory-trained technicians

know your appliance inside and out— so most repain can be handled injust one visit.

chase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’llreceive

a substantial discount. With a multipleyear contract, you’re assured of fiture service at today’sprices.

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Cente# information service is available to help. Your call-and your question— will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Cente@ service is open 24 hours a day’7 days a week.

TelecommunicationDevicefor theDeaf

h-dvichd$ qldifkd to servicetheir

own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly their home, free of shipping charge!

The GEparts system provides access

to over 47,000 parts ...and all

Genuine Renewal Parts are fi.dly warranted. VISA,MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

user Intitemunce instructions Contied h-lthis bookiet cover proeedms -iKlt’erldedto be pt?rfom@Xl-by any user. other servicing generally dhou.kd-bereferred to cpdified Ser” vice pel%onlm?.1.(-2wtkm.m%wtbe

exercised,Sili’weimpqmrr W%vkimg ma’ causeunsafeGpemtiono

Upon request, GE will provide Bmille con~ols for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for pemons with

Iimitedmobility.Toob~in these items, fi-eeofcharge,callS00.626.2000.

Consumerswith impaired hearing or speechwho haveaccessto aTDD or a conventionalteletypewriter

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Saveproof of original purchase dale such as your salesslip or cancelledcheck to establish warranty period.

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WHAT1sCOVERED

YOURGEAUTOMATICDISHWASHER

WARRANTY

FULL CNw-’imm WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase,we wili provide,free of charge, patts and serviceiabor in your hometo repairor repiace any

part of the didnmdwr that faiis

becauseof a manufacturingdefect.

This warranty is extended to the originai purchaserand any

succeedingowner for products purchasedfor ordinary home use in the and Washington,D.C.in Aiaskathe warranty is the same except that it is i-iMiTED becauseyou must pay to ship the productto the service shop or for the servicetechnician’s

travei costs to your home.

Aii warranty service wiii be provided by our FactoryService Centers or by our authorized Customer Care@)servicers during normai working hours.

Lookinthe White or YeiiowPages of yourteiephonedirectoryfor GENERAL ELECTRiC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRiC FACTORY SERViCE, GENERAL ELECTRiCHOTPOiNT FACTORYSERViCE or GENERAL ELECTRiCCUSTOMER CARE@SERViCE.

48mainiand states, Hawaii

WHAT1SNOTCOVERED

@Service trips to your home to teach you how to usethe product.

Fkx3ciyour the and Care~aterialm

if you then have any questions

about operating the product, piease contactyour deaierorour Consumer Affairs office at the address beiow, or caii, toii free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

~improper installation.

if you have an installation probiem,

contact your deaier or instaiier. Youare responsible for providing adequate eiectricai, piumbing and other connecting facilities.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Wa~~a~~O~:

Genera!ElectricCompany

eReplacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

~Cieaning or servicing of air gap device in drain iine.

@Faiiure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

~Damage to product caused by accident, fire, fioods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR iS

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQLJENTiAL DAMAGES.

NOT

Iffurtherhelpk needed concerningttk warranty,write:

Manager—consumerAffairs,GEAppliances,Louisville,KY40225

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