Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide carefully.
It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your new
dishwasher properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language
version of this book, call
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
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If you received
a damaged dishwasher...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It lists causes
of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
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telefono 800.626.2000.
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informaci6n
manual,
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label
fastened to the tub wall just
inside the dishwasher door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your dishwasher. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
-Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
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YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606
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Drive
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WARNING—When
appliance, always exercise basic
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose,
as you will find described in this Use and Care
Guide.
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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer
—This appliance must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to
the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of
the appliance.
—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
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in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.
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Do not wash plastic items unless marked
“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent, For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations,
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Load light plastic items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom of
the dishwasher—they might come into contact
with the
safety precautions, including the
following:
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This dishwasher must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
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before it is used. If you did not
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Do not store or use combustible
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materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids
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heating element and be damaged.
using this
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To minimize the possibility of injury.
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When loading items to be 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
tie
reduce
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Do not tamper with controls.
risk of cut-type injuries.
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Do not touch the
or immediately after use.
●
Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are properly in place.
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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
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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.
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Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents
out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe
to avoid
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before attempting any maintenance.
Turning the control dial to the OFF position
does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.
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water pipes if hot water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. 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.
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To minimize the possibility of
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS
is
produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater
heating element during
warnings on container labels
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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HOW TO USE THE
UNICOWLE
Before operating your dishwasher the first time...
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the Faucet Adapter.
supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to the
sink faucet before you can use your dishwasher.
The faucet adapter is designed to fit standard spouts
having internal or external threads. You will find the
adapter and two washers in the “Faucet Adapter”
packet in your dishwasher.
To install faucet adapter,
the old aerator or trim ring on your faucet spout.
If faucet has external threads:
Insert the thinner of the two
washers into the faucet adapter
and attach it to the faucet spout.
The special faucet adapter
first remove
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If faucet has internal threads:
Insert both washers into the
faucet adapter and attach it
to the faucet spout.
If the faucet adapter threads
do not match your faucet spout,
your
supply store normally has additional fittings to
adapt your faucet spout to the special faucet adapter.
NOTE: A sink spray attachment hose can burst
is installed on the same sink with your
We suggest that you disconnect the sink spray
attachment if your sink has one and plug the hole.
How to connect the Unicouple
1.
Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from
storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher
and attach it to the faucet adapter.
2.
Attach the Unicouple
Connectortothe
faucet adapter by
depressing collar
at the top of the
connector. When
Unicouple is all
the way up onto
the adapter, release
the collar. It will then
snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place.
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the faucet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries
drain water to the sink. Be sure Unicouple is
pointing toward the sink
the sink drain is open for water that will drain from
your dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a
disposer, operate the disposer until it is completely
empty before starting the dishwasher.
3.
Turn hot water fully on before starting the dishwasher.
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hardware or plumbing
Unicouple’s
small hose carries water from
dishwashe~
bowl
drain opening and
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if it
How to use the
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Faucet-Flo
nozzle
The
Faucet-Flo nozzle
part of the Unicouple connector.
Operate the nozzle by depressing
the pressure release button on the
front of the Unicouple connector.
You will find the
nozzle useful for several reasons.
Faucet-Flo
is
For example:
● It allows you to flush the
cold water out of the hot
water
line
so that you can better
regulate your water temperature.
● It allows you to test the
temperature of the water
bef;re
starting your dishwasher.
How to disconnect the Unicouple from faucet adapter
1.
Turn off the hot water.
2. Release the water pressure by depressing
the pressure release button. This relieves water
pressure and protects you, and the room, from
severe splashing.
3. Release Unicouple from faucet by depressing
the collar at the top of the Unicouple connector.
How to disconnect your dishwasher
1. Remove the power cord
receptacle.
2. Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.
plug
from the wall
NOTE: When motor stops at the end of the final
rinse, the Unicouple can be disconnected and returned
to storage.
How to drain excess water from Unicouple hoses
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.
HOW TO CONNECT
Caution, for personal safety:
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR
AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
ELECTNCITY
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
Dishwasher must be electrically grounded in accordance with
absence of
local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
local
codes and ordinances, or in the
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This appliance must be
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and connected to an individual,
properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit
breaker or
● If the electric supply
provided does not meet the above
specifications, it is recommended
that a licensed electrician install
an approved outlet.
tlmeqelay fuse.
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INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
Your dishwasher circuit
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should not be used for any
other appliance while the
dishwasher is in operation as
the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.
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plug the dishwasher’s power
cord into is controlled by a
switch, turn on the switch.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER
STEP 1.
Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,
pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position
before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide).
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.
Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is
at least half full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).
STEP 3.
HEATED DRY.
Select drying option.
Turns the
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drying heater on for fast drying.
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ENERGY SAVER (no heat boost).
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Turns the drying heater off to save energy. The dishes
will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher
after the
cycle
is complete to reduce natural drying time.
Use of this option reduces electrical energy used
by this model approximately
10%
for the NORMAL
WASH cycle.
STEP 4.
Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.
(See Cycle Selection Hints).
If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer,
operate the disposer until it is empty before starting
the dishwasher.
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be
careful that you
than necessary
● For POTSCRUBBER and NORMAL WASH
do not turn the dial any farther
to start the dishwasher.
cycles:
a. Push selected cycle button.
b. Latch the door.
c.
Slowly
turn the Cycle
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Indicator Dial to ON
position to start the
cycle. You will hear
the motor start. There
is a time delay between
the start-up and the water
fill so you-will not hear any wash action right away.
● For LIGHT WASH cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
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b. Select NORMAL WASH cycle.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator “‘
Dial to the LIGHT WASH
position.
d.
Latch door to start the cycle.
● For RINSE & HOLD cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select ENERGY SAVER
drying option.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator● ,
Dial to the RINSE & HOLD
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d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Cycle Selection Hints
It is important to follow the Loading instructions.
● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots,
pans, cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy
soil. Everyday dishes may be included.
● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday
dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.
●
LIGHT WASH—For
have not dried on, or that have extra preparation
before loading. It saves water and energy.
● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads
which will be washed later.
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