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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration .................................2
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Connecting Electricity
Cycle Features
Detergent Guide .............................................9
Dispenser
Drying
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Operating Instructions .............................6, 7
Rinse Agent
Water Temperature .......................................8
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Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
Convertible Model
Care and Cleaning
Air Gap
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US
YOU...
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.
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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de
a
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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
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
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
Drive
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WARNING—When
using this
appliance, always exercise basic
A
safety precautions, including the
following:
●
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose,
as you will find described in this Use and Care
Guide.
●
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This dishwasher must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not
receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer
800.626.2000,
—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.
●
Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
●
Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.
●
Do not wash plastic items unless marked
“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent, For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations,
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
heating element and
damaged.
To minimize the possibility of injury.
●
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
reduce
●
Do not tamper with controls.
risk of cut-type injuries.
●
Do not touch the
heating element during
or immediately after use.
●
Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are properly in place.
●
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.
●
Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents
out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe
to avoid
warnings on container labels
injury.
To minimize the possibility of
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
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.
WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS
is
produced by the chemical action
A
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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HOW TO USE THE
Before operating your dishwasher the first time...
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
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
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.
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.
The
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.
hardware or plumbing
if it
small hose carries water from
drain opening and
How to use the
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nozzle
The
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.
is
For example:
● It allows you to flush the
cold water out of the hot
water
regulate your water temperature.
● It allows you to test the
temperature of the water
so that you can better
starting your dishwasher.
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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.
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.
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
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
codes and ordinances, or in the
Electrical requirement
●
This appliance must be
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.
INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
Your dishwasher circuit
● If
NO.
should not be used for any
other appliance while the
dishwasher is in operation as
the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.
receptacle you
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
drying heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER (no heat boost).
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
is complete to reduce natural drying time.
Use of this option reduces electrical energy used
by this model approximately
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.
turn the Cycle
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.
. L,GHIWAS”
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
L
,
●
drying option.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator ● ,
Dial to the RINSE & HOLD
.
position.
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.
dishes with 1
soils that
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What Happens in Each Cycle
● You
—Soft food disposer shredding action.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
—Timer control as cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
hear occasional clicking sounds:
Wash Cycle
Time
Minutes
74
Water Use
Wash Cycles
Gallons
POTSCRUBBER
NORMAL WASH
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● During the drying period:
—The motor stops.
—Water vapor comes through the vent by the
Cycle Sequence
door latch during drying and when water is
being pumped out.
LIGHT WASH
&
Drying Options:
HEATED DRYING. Available on
ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost). Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD.
24 minutes
wash cycle time.
Energy-Saving Tips
● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the
dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in ENERGY SAVER no-heat boost drying feature
only a partial
rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.
waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist,
easier to remove.
Good
To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper
temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the wash cycle. For good
washing and drying, the entering water must be at least
inlet water should not exceed
use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to
Starts with HOT Water
● If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your
that turns the drying heater off automatically. Dishes
● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount
of water that will remove the soil from the load.
(See the Operating section.)
To prevent dish damage,
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How to Test Water Temperature
Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease
and activate powder detergents. Check water temperature
with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water
faucet nearest dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass
and let the water run continuously into the glass
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is
below
adjust your water heater.
the
How to Use a Rinse Agent
Helpful hints:
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 sink
Then start dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry or
run hot water
recover before operating the dishwasher.
To improve washability if water is less than
and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select
longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least
half-full with detergent.
If outside temperatures are unusually low,
allow it to run until water is hot.
showers, give your water heater time to
The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker
than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
For best
agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.
Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.
Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL
the tip of the cap. Add liquid rinse agent
until it just. reaches the top of the FULL
line. Replace the cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.
performance, use of a rinse
on
FULL
How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent
First, use
specifically made for use in dishwashers.
Other types will cause
Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphate
helps prevent hard-water materials from forming
spots or film on your dishes. If your water is hard
(7 grains or more), your detergent has to work
harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level
will probably work better.
low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent
with hard water.
Your water department can tell you how hard your
water is. So
area’s water softener company. Just call and ask them
how many “grains” of hardness there are in your water.
How much detergent should you use? That
depends. Is your water “hard” or “soft’”? With
hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes
clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.
powder or liquid detergent
the phosphate content is
can your county extension agent or your
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
approximately
3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.
If you accidentally
agent with a damp
dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.
If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:
(“JET-DRY”)
Corporate Centre 1
55 Federal Road
Box 1991
Danbury, CT 06813-1991
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! Of course, this takes
some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy
to find out the hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and dry.
isn’t a good place to store detergent because there is
too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the
dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. (It won’t be
fresh OR dry).
away.
Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use a
liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as
they age or come in contact with moisture.
ounces. This should last about
Wipe up the rinse
Don’t leave the spill in the
Under the sink
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You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside
door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles
use two washes.
See “Detergent Usage Guide”
below. (Be sure the CYCLE
OPEN
INDICATOR DIAL is at
OFF position before adding
detergent. Otherwise, the
detergent cup will not close
and latch properly).
4&
Close the main
NOTE: To open the detergent
cup after it has been closed,
unlatch the door and rotate
the Cycle Indicator Dial a
full turn to the OFF position.
When the closed cup contains
soap it is best that the door be
in a partially open position
before rotating the Cycle
Indicator Dial. This will
ROTATE AND
CLOSE TIGHTLY
help reduce the amount of
detergent and rinse aid agent spillage into the tub.
Detergent Usage Guide
(powder or liquid)
WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(O-3 grains hardness)
CYCLES
POTSCRUBBER
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
RINSE & HOLD
*12
grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,
lime
build up in the water valve. The water
Main Cup
Half Full
Half
Open Cup
Half Full
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None
Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent
stick while open and cause flooding,
(3-7 grains)
Main Cup
Completely
Full
Half
How to Prepare the Dishes for Washing
If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing
a much older model, you may wonder how much
preparation your dishes need. Actually very little.
of normal food soils is not necessary. With
common sense and a little practice you’ll soon know
what foods to remove. Here are some guidelines:
1.
Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and other
hard solids. It is also best to remove hard-shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy vegetables and
crusts. Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease.
2. Remove large quantities of any food. Your dishwasher
has a built-in soft food disposer that pulverizes soft
food bits and flushes them away. It can handle small
amounts of soft foods, but large amounts will be
difficult to handle.
3. Place dishes in dishwasher before
dry and become hard. Dishes with dried-on
more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the
POTSCRUBBER cycle. Remember to use your
RINSE & HOLD cycle for small “holding” loads.
has a chance to
are
(7-12 grains*)
Open Cup
Half Full
Main
Completely
Full
None Completely
Open
Completely
Full
None
Full
Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;
Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
NOTE: The foods mentioned are examples only.
Other foods not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. You may also want to
consider removing foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar, lemon juice and other foods that can cause
discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain
on dishes for a long period of time.
When using the POTSCRUBBER
less
preparation is required before loading. The
POTSCRUBBER cycle can wash heavily soiled dishes
and remove dried-on and baked-on soils from pots,
pans and casseroles. Items with burned-on soils may
not come clean, and the dishwasher cannot remove
burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating
during cooking.
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER
will
sure dishes are properly
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm
in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises
in the center sends water
the items in the upper rack.
mixed
insure that
over the dishes to wash
HOW TO LOAD THE TOP RACK
WATCH OUT FOR THIS.
The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions
Don’t block it or
careful not to let a portion of an item such as
dish
block the wash
extend through the bottom rack. This could
tall things next to it. Also, be
cause poor washing results.
pot or
The top rack is best
Cups
small plastic
stemware so that they cannot move easily. Don’t
let the glasses touch each other.
glasses
dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure
onto the
glasses, cups and saucers.
best
heating element. Arrange
the sides. This is the
in tightly so they
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This rack is ideal for dishwasher-safe plastics. When
loading, place plastic items along the back and be
sure that each plastic tumbler is secured over two
fingers. This
not
through rack onto heating unit.
prevent dislodging; tumbler will
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HOW TO LOAD THE BOTTOM
Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and
lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down.
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items
so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach
soiled surfaces.
Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in
or in the
salad bowls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the
lower rack.
Heavily
in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and
racks along the edge.
pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded
All large items,
as pitchers,
Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up
to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons
so they can’t nest together. Distribute evenly.
plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from
small containers are not recommended for automatic
If placed in the dishwasher, they should go
in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.
Precaution!
Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket
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Material
Aluminum
Stoneware
Crystal
Non-dishwasher
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes,
Glass
Iron
Pewter
Plastics
Stainless
Sterling Silver
and Silver
Non-stick
coatings
Tin
Wood
WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY
YOUR DISHWASHER.
Usually
Safe
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
Exceptions (not safe)
Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade,
Antique, metal-trimmed.
hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade. Gold leaf
will discolor.
Antique, metal-trimmed or
hand-painted patterns fade.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Milk glass may yellow.
Iron will rust.
Pewter tarnishes.
Don’t put in same silverware
basket with stainless steel.
Contact between metals can
damage silver.
Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same
brown film.
Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives can loosen.
Tin can rust.
Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type of washing.
Silver may get a
Special Instructions
Some
darkening or spotting possible.
Remove by scouring
doubt,
one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the
rest of the set.
Load securely to prevent movement. Check
your manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one
piece in the top rack before
Rinse if not washing immediately.
Salty or acid foods can stain if left
Rinse if not washing immediately.
stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove
black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid
exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.
After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
with
soap-filled steel wool pads.
an entire set.
or acid foods can
Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.
Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD
cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes
at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion
of the cycle.
However, opening the door during any cycle
lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything
at the beginning.
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Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
1.
Push the door latch to the left. Washing will stop.
2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then
open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise
from opened door.
3. Add dishes you’
forgotten.
4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
When the door is locked, washing will continue.
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp
objects on the panel. They can damage it.
the outside with a good appliance polish
wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.
can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or
gritty cleaners.
Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated
place during the winter, ask a service technician to:
● Cut off electrical power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.
● Turn off the water supply.
● Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve.
● Drain water from the
(Use a pan to catch the water.)
line and water valve.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
WR97X0216) is available from GE Appliance
Parts Marts.
The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should
Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.
Against Freezing.
● Reconnect the water inlet
line to the water valve.
● Drain collection chamber at
rear of unit below filter by
disconnecting hose to pump.
Reconnect after draining. . . .
●
Remove the plastic pump
cover in the tub bottom and
use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot.
(On built-in models only)
PUMP COVER SCREWS
. . . . . . .
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A..
Removing the wood top
Remove the mounting
screws under the front of
the top. Pull
and upward.
forward
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Care of the wood top
Before using, wipe well with
a dry
dust. Wood top is treated with
a preservative at the factory.
However, if a high gloss is desired,
or finish dulls - use a commercially
available wood treatment (nontoxic) according to the
manufacturers instructions.
to remove surface
To remove the protective cover, use scissors to cut the
bag from the underside. To reinstall the top align screws
in bottom of top with slotted holes in panel flange. Slide
top to rear of unit. reinstall front screws.
DO NOT operate the dishwasher without the wood top
in place.
Wood tops should not be used
place for thawing frozen foods,
even when protected by a sheet of
aluminum foil. Never
stand on wood top.
To remove water stains, rub with
a cloth saturated with non-toxic
mineral oil (available at most
drug stores). Wipe off excess oil
immediately with a soft, dry cloth.
water
Should your top become too
stained or cut, sand with #000( 150)
or #000(220) sand paper and then
wipe with a paper and then wipe
with a non-toxic mineral oil. Wipe
off any excess oil immediately
with a soft, dry cloth.
Conversion Kit
A special kit (Cat No.
to a permanent built-in installation is available from your dealer or service organization.
for changing
convertible dishwasher
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace
fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped
from the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely
placed in dishwasher.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
(See How to Test Water Temperature section.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling
into the bottom rack. .
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least
(To test, see How to Test Water Temperature section.)
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out
slower than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section.)
Improper rack loading. (See Loading section.)
DETERGENT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
ADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly
loaded items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and 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 away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Cycle Indicator Dial must be OFF for cup
unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does
not advance by itself.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An 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. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper
utensils in the same load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
to close and latch properly. If you
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SPOTS AND
FILMING ON
GLASSES AND
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
●
Extremely hard water. ( See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)
●
Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section,)
Overloading the dishwasher.
●
Improper loading. (See Loading section.)
●
Old or damp powder detergent.
●
Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use
Detergent section.) .
●
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)
●
Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)
Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of
detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher
detergent may help reduce filming.
To
remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:
1.
Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 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. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4
cup (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.
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
CHIPPING OF CHINA
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.”
The film cannot be removed.
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware
in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose. (See Loading section.) Make sure
stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.
Always use the top rack
for delicate items.
glasses and
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r
THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING It is clean water. It’s thereto keep the water seal lubricated,
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WON’T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
SUDS IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER Suds can cause unit to
LEAKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal.
If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem.
Clean the air gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section.)
Check the kitchen sink.
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If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer
is not clogged.
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY
AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID
To
remove
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.
that’s designed for automatic dishwashers.
suds from the tub:
it draining well? You may need a plumber.
the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add
That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent
Spilling the rinse agent
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
MOTOR HUMS Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis,
STAINING OF
TUB INTERIOR interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.
If you need more help. ..call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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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 garbage disposer clear.
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or
If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.
cause foam during washing. This can lead to
that will discolor the tub
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER
WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we
charge, parts and
your home to repair or replace
because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
For ten years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
or door /iner
water because of a manufacturing
defect such as cracking, chipping,
peeling or rusting.
will provide, free of
dishwasher that fails
Staple sales slip or
here. Proof of original purchase date
needed to obtain service
under warranty.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
if it fails to contain
and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
normal working hours,
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
In Alaska the
sewicers during
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED
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
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
If further help
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
● Service trips to your home to teach . Replacement of house fuses or
you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information sewice
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
is needed concerning this warranty, write:
resetting of circuit breakers.
● Cleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line.
● Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
● Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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