GE GSD1070 Use and Care Manual

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Dear Comnmw:

Thankyou for selectinga GeneralElectric Potscruh­l.mrrh’clishwasher,This

tionsthatcamewi~hitsuggestprovenproceduresthat
canhelpyou enjoy its manytime-and-work-saving
benefits.Pleasereadthemcarefully,

If you haveany questionsthatarenotansweredin
thesepublications,pleasewriteorcalltheGeneralElec­tricConsumerCoordinatornear
helpyouandyourfamilyget theutmostsatisfaction
fromyournew dishwasher.Thenumberisavailable
fromyourdealer,fromthelocalGeneralElectricSales
Office,orcontactmedirectly.
fromyou.

Sincerelyyours,

V JaneButel, Manager

ConsumersInstitute, GeneralElectricCompany

Appliance ParkAP 4-119, Louisville, Ky. 40225

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Before YOUcall for Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .11-14

Preparationof Dishwasherfor Winter Storage. . . .......14

Your Information Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LOCATION

Yourdishwasherhasanameplateonthesideofthedoorframeonwhichisstamped
themodelnumberandserialnumber.Pleaserecordthesenumbersinthespacesbelow.

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

Pleasereferencebothof thesenumbersin anyfuturecorrespondenceorproduct

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servicecallsconcerningyourdishwasher.

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QShoulda problem arisewiththa dishwasher,

follow thesuggestions on pages 11,12,M and

14--.BeforeYouCdl.5’07”b%wice.
e I%EWreyour dishwasheris properlygrounded

beforeyou operateit.
* Do x~otuseyour dishwmhtn%ielectriccircuit
for any other applianceswhilethe dishwasher
isoperating,
e Be carefulnot to touch the CalrodWheating
unitatthebottom of tub duringor immediately,

aftercycleis completed—itmaybe hot.
* Carefullyloadall sharpkniveshandlesup to

protectyour handswhenunloading.

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o Wash only “dishwasher-safe” items in yo,ur

dishwasher(see page 10). 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 heater and

be damaged.
e Use only special low-sudsing detergents de-

veloped especially for automatic dishwashers
(seepage 9).

“ Dishwasher detergents and wetting agent
compounds should not be taken internally—
keepthemoutof reachof smallchildren.

s Whenfillingrinseagentdispenser,takeextra
careto avoid spillingwetting agent. If some is
accidentally spilled, wipe it up with a damp
clothto avoidexcessive foam during next dish­washingoperation.

o Your dishwasher uses very little electric

power—about 0.65 kilowatt/hour or less per
normalwash cycle. The power consumption of
your dishwashercanbe minimizedif you follow
thesesuggestions:

1.A dishwasherwillusually hold a wholeday’s
dishes.To savetime, detergent, water andelec­tric power, operate the dishwasher only when
it is full.

2. When you have only a partial load, use the
Rinse&Hold cycle to rinseoff heavy soils.

3. Always select the shortest cycle that will re­movethe soilfrom theload.

4. When fast drying of dishes is not necessary,
depressthe Drying Option pushbutton marked
HEAT OFF and allow them to dry by their
residual heat. This saves 3570to 4070of the
power consumed in a normal wash cycle.

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* YourPotsmwbber~dishwasherhas

aPowerScrubTMcycle designedto removedried.on
andbaked-onsoils,Thesesoilswillberemovedfromutensilsthat arein good condition
if yow follow loading instructions carohdly as explained on pages 5, 6 and 7, and

operatinginstructionsthat camewith your dishwasher.It is especiallyimportant to

I.oaditemswith heavy dried-on and baked-onsoils such as pots, pans o.ndcasseroles
open end down in the lower rack facing direct!y toward the lower wash arm. Iri this
posititintheywillreceivethemost vigorous washaction for maximumsoilremovaLAs

you wiuld expect, severely burned-on soils occasionally may not be completely re­moved, especially if the surface of the utensilis etched, pitted or otherwisein poor

condition.After washingitems of this type, anyremainingsoilshould be removed by
hand.Discolorationof utensilscausedby overheating cannot be removed in the dish­washer.

Loadyourdishwasherproperlyas explainedonpages 5,6 and7,

Temperatureof waterenteringthetub shouldbe140° to 150°F.Measurewatertemper­atureas explainedonpage 11,

On ~ModelGSDI050, when water temperature is low, use High Temperature Power
Scrub or High TemperatureN“ormalSoil and dishwasherwill automaticallyheat main

wash and final rinsewater to 145°F.

~Use only fresh recommended dishwasher detergents as indicated on page 9. Do not

useold detergentthatis very hardor cakedin thecontainer,

* Hard food wastes, such as bones and corn cobs, must be removed. These belong in a

food waste disposer.

* Largeamounts of food soil on tablewaremust be removed—particularlystarchy foods

such as mashed potatoes, rice or cooked cereals, because they do not readily dissolve

in water.

~Some food soils will tarnish silver if allowed to dry. If you do not plan to wash the

dishes soon after loading, you should rinse soils off the silver to prevent tarnishing
(the Rinse& Hold

cycle willdo thisfor you automatically).

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Thisis arandom“mixed-load”... the most com­mon type you will have. It is the kind of load
theaverage family might have after any large

meal.
Bothracksofyour dishwashermaybe loaded at

random as illustrated.Cushionedmulti-fingers
cradle every dish or utensil firmly.. .in what­everloadingpattern fits best. Racks move out,
one at a time,for convenientindividualloading.

Pots, pans, casseroles and other items with

0 For best washing results, wash water must
be able to reach soiled surfaces of each dish
andutensil. Load deepitems face down.

~Load dishes to face the source of water. Do

not overload or allowdishes to nest together so
theyblock thewateractionto allsoiledsurfaces.

e Make certain allsmall, light items areloaded

so they won’t be washed out of the racks by the

heavy, dried-on and baked-on soils must be
loaded in the lower rack with the open end
down, facing directly towardthe wash arm be­Iowthelowerrack.Shallowitemsmaybe angled
provided the lower side does not shield soiled
surfaceinsidefrom directwateraction.

Lightly-soileditemsmay beloaded ineitherthe
upper or lower rack, with the soiled surfaces
facing downwardtoward the center as illustra­ted onpages 6 and7.

forcefulwater action. Be particularlycareful of

smallglassitems—placethemin the upperrack,

wedged securelyto prevent them from moving.

o Check tub occasionally and remove any ob-

jects which mayhave dropped into the bottom.

~When removing any articles from the tub
bottom, be careful not to touch the Calrod@
heating unit–it may be hot.

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ITEMS LOADED IN LOWER RACK MUST
N(YI’ PREVENT ROTATION OF CENTER
WASH ARM.

After loading,
check to make
sure the center
wash arm
rotates freely.

ITEMS IN

THE LOWE.R

RACK MUST

NOT REST
AGAINST /
THIS TOWE-R.

PLATES AND

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ITEMS WITH HEAVY, DRIED-ON AND
BAKED-ON SOILS SUCH AS POTS, PANS
AND CASSEROLES MUST BE LOADED IN
THE LOWER RACK WITH THE OPENEND
DOWN, FACING DIRECTLY TOWARD THE
WASH ARM BELOW THE LOWER RACK.

Shallowitemsmay beangledprovidedthelower
side does not shield soiled surface inside from
direct wateraction.

You will probably have to tilt the broiler pan
to clear the center wash arm.

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Silverware should be placed in basket with
handlesup. Best washing results are obtained
when silverware is mixed and evenly distrib-

uted,not nestedtogether.If you haveanunusu­Plates and saucers fitamongst the pins, as
shown.

Platters should be loaded along the sides, in

corners or in the back. NEVER 1?LACE
GLASSES IN THE LOWER RACK.

Bowls andcasseroles fit eitherin the corners or

over the vertical multi-fingers.Be sure to place

them at an angle, facing downward. It is im-

portant to angle all items for proper drainage

especiallythose with concave bottomswhich

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may holclwater.

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allylarge quantityof silverware,better washing

resultsmay be obtainedby loading spoonswith

handles down to decrease crowding.

Slender items must not extend throughbottom
of basket..TaH,pieces must not be placed in the
front of the basket where they may prevent
detergent cup from opening.

Carefully load sharp knives handlesup to pro­tect your hands when unloading. Be sure tall
items do not interfere with rotation of the
center wash arm.

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GLASSES, CUPS,

Load glasses, cups, saucers, dishwasher-safe

plastic and wood items in the upper rack of
your dishwasher,using these illustrationsas a
guide.

Saucepansand lids, beaters, spatulas, mixing

bowls and other small food preparationitems
may be placed at random in the upper rack,
Remember,when loading any item, it should
face towardthe water source, below the rack

Notice deep iternsare loaded open-end down
so soiled surfaces face directly toward center
washarm.

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Load shallow items such as cups and small
glasses along sides of upper rack. Tall, deep
glasses should be loaded in the second rows of
vertical pins so they rest firmly against the

pinsasshown.

Position stemware in the upper rack as shown
so the bowl rests against the vertical pins and

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touch each other.
Long-handledcooking forks, spoons and other

flat utensils are placed flat in rack with soiled

surface facing downward.

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The upper rack may be adjusted to allowdish­washer to accommodate tall glasses in the
upper rack, large platters in the lower rack, or
a combinationof tall glassesand large platters
in the same load.

Normally you will keep the racks with the in­dicator at the center line. However, when you
need extra height in either rack, simply dial
counterclockwise to lower eithersideor both,
or clockwise to raise. Each side of the rack
operatesindependently—you can raise one side

and lower the other to accommodate tall pieces
inboth rackson oppositesidesof the dishwasher.
Reset rack indicator to center line for ordinary

loads. Always check to

arms above and below
blocked by tall pieces.

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The rinseagentdispenserautomaticallyinjects
wet.tirigagent compound into the final rinse
water. By causingthe water to flow off dishes
morequickly,it reduceswaterspotting.

NOTE: With soft water, wetting agent is not
generallyrequired.

Before usingyourdishwasherfor the firsttime,
unscrewcap on dispenserand add the sample
of wettingagentsuppliedwiththemachine.Re­place cap and gently tighten-overtightening

may darnagethe dispenseror cap. Dishwasher
will automatically add wetting agent to final
rinsecycle.

The dispenser container holds 4~f ounces of
fluid, or about a four month’s supply. Check

periodically to make sure the container is not
empty and fill as required. Additional wetting
agent may be purchased from your appliance
dealer,departmentstore or grocery store.

If you cannot obtain wetting agent in your

1ocale,write:

EconomicsLaboratory,Inc. (“Jet Dry”),

OsbornBuilding,St. Paul,Minnesota;

CAUTION: Wetting agent fluid shotdd not be
taken internally. When filling dispenser, add
rinse agent carefully to avoid spilling.If some

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is accidentally spilled, clean with a damp cloth
to avoid excessive foam during the next dish-

washingoperation.

The DualDetergentDispenserislocated inside

the dishwasherdoor.
Add detergent to cups and close the ALL

WASH CYCLES cup tightly. Whether you

use one or both detergentcups depends on the

type of soil to be removed.For heavy dried-on
or baked-on soils, always use both cups for a

double washaction.

The ALL WASH CYCLES cup opens auto­maticallyat the correct time to dispensedeter­gent for the main wash.Detergent in the open
EXTRA CUP is usedduringthe firstfill for an
extrawash.

Alwaysadd detergentjustbefore you are ready
to run the dishwasher since detergents lose
their effectivenesswhen exposed to moisture.

The amountof detergentto use depends upon:

(a) size of the load, (b) amount of soil, (c)
dryness and hardness of soil, (d) water hard­ness,and (e) phosphoruscontent of the deter­gentused.Underaverageconditions (full mixed

load,moderatelyhard waterand detergentwith

8.7% phosphorus) we suggest filling to the
NORMAL FILL line in the cups. If the deter­gent you have contains 12to 13Y0phosphorus,
lessdetergentwill be required.For hard water,

use more detergent; for soft water, use less

detergent.Neve~ use less than one tablespoon.

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HARDNESS

soft
Moderately Hard 4-9
Hard
ExUwmelyHard 15 and up Water sofiener is recommended–

Irrextreme conditions, lime may buildup over time in the waler
valve, causing it to stick open and possibly fiood if a water
softeneris not used.

1tablespoon minimum

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Fillto NORMAL LINE in cup
Completelyfill cup

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detergentalonemaynotbe enough

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DETERGENT PERCUP

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%:Grains per gaikm is the common unit used to express the concentration of minerals dissolved in water. Water

hardness is caused k? high concentrations of calcium and magnesium that react with heat to form lime film, If you
do not know the hardness of your water, have it tested or contact the local water company for this information,

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Use onlyspecial,lowsudsingdetergents,devel-

oped especiallyfor automaticdishwashers.The
followingnationallydistributeddetergentshave
been tested in your dishwasherand found to
provide satisfactoryresults,They .rnaybe pur-

chased from your neighborhood grocer. They

are:

CASCADE e DISHWASHER-ALL

FINISH e ELECTRA-SOL ~ CALGONITE

e All detergents are free from animal fats.

Somehave a chlorinatedorperfumedodor.
e Because local water conditions differ from

place to place,try severalbrandsof dishwasher
detergents to find the one that gives the best
washingresultsforyou.

e Never useordinarysoapsorsuds-formingde-

tergentswhich smotherthe washaction of the
water and may causeyour dishwasherto over-

flowon thefloor.

e DOnotuselaundrydetergents.
e Do not use decreasing compounds.
e Do not useold detergentthatis veryhard or

cakedinits container.

e CAUTION: Keep dishwasherdetergentsout
of reach of small children in a cool, dry place
with the box cover closed.

LOW-PHOSPHATE

DEmRGENTs-

Hovv THEY CAN AFFECT Yot.m

LNSFWASHEFI

Many states, counties and smaller localities

have enacted legislationto limit the phosphate
content of dishwasher detergents. This phos­phate contentis expressedas percent phospho­rus and is being reduced from a normal 12 to
13% to approximately8.7%. The percent phos-

phoruscont~ntis statedon the labelof the box.

It is quite possiblethat theselower phosphorus
chemical formulations will cause spotting or
filming of glasswarewhere water supplies are

moderatelyhard to hard.
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expectWithdetergents

about8.770

IF YOU HAVE SOFT WATER you can expect
good washingresults.

IF YOU HAVE MODERATELY HARD OR

HARD WATER you may experienceabuild-up
of film or spots on glassware,particularly if you
are not adding the correct amountof detergent

to the cups eachtimeyou washa loadof dishes.

Filming or spotting will occur sooner in the

higherwaterhardnessrange.

Filmor spots can be removedby (a) an extra-

detergentwash, (b) a vinegar rinse, or (c) a

citric acidtreatment.

Run soiled dishload through its normal cycle

usingdetergent.
Then restartthedishwasherthroughits normal

washcycle.
When dishwashercompletes filling water for

the second washportion of the cycle (refer to
the OperatingInstructions folder for cycle de­scription), open dishwasherand add % MEA-

=JR~NG CUP OF YOUR DISHWASHER
DETERGENT (never allow dry detergentto

contactsilveror othermetalitems).
Close the dishwasherand let it complete its

cycle.

The extra-detergent washshould remove spots

andfilm.If not, a vinegarrinse isrecommended.

VINEGARR!NSE

Run soiled dishload through its normal cycle
usingdetergent.

Removemetalitemsfrom dishwasher.
Start dishwasherthrough its normalcycle, but

do notusedetergent.
When dis~washercomes to main washportion

of its cycle, open dishwasher and pour 1
QUART OF WHITE VINEGAR intobottomof
dishwasher.

Close the dishwasher and let it complete its

cycle.

If the vinegar rinse does not give satisfactory
result, a citric acid treatment often will.

Xmic ACID

Repeat the procedure for a vinegar rinse, but
substitute1/4MEASURING CUP OF CITRIC
ACID CRYSTALS for the vinegar.

If your local drug stores do not have citric acid
mystalsin stock, call for service (see page 15).

[f thecitric acid or vinegar rinse treatmentsdo
lot produce satisfactory results or are required
nore often thantwice a month,installationof a
lomewatersoftener is recommended.

Due to processimprovementsby the manufac­turers, china is completely safe in your auto­matic dishwasher,with few exceptions. l%ow­ever, antique, metal trimmed, hand painted

china or over-the-glazepatternsvulnerableto
highwatertemperatureanddetergentsolutions
shouldnot bewashedina dishwasher.

If there is any question,checkwith the manu­facturerof thechinaware,or testwashonepiece
consistentlyat least one monthfor comparison
withtherestof the set.

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CRYSTAL

Load securelyto preventmovement.On models
equipped with a China & Crystal cycle, the
powerfulwater action is reduced with aeration
to help preventitems from being knocked into

eachother.

Almost all plastic dinnerwareavailableon the
market today is safe in your automatic dish-

washer.This is becausemost brands are made
from melamine plastic. If your dishesare of an­other type plastic, test one piece in the dish­washer before washing entire set. Eliminating
the heated dry part of the cycle will reduce
the risk.

Most manufacturerswilltell ycmif their plastic

ware is safe in the dishwasher;if they do not,
you may wishto write andask for their recom­mendations.

Teflon-coated itemsmay be washedin the dish­washer. After washing, wipe the Teflon area

with vegetableoil to retain its no-stick proper­ties.

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NOTE: Dry detergenton aluminum,stainless
steelandsilvermay causeblackspotswhichare
difficultto remove.Avoid placing them under
thedetergentcup.

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stainless steel

Stainless steel utensils and tableware wash

beautifullyina dishwasher.

Aluminum Ware

Aluminumwarewillcleansatisfactorilyinyour
dishwasher.Some darkeningof aluminummay

take place in certain areasdue to the mineral
content of the water. If this happens,refer to
the Before You Call for Service section. No
harmfuleffectssuch as pitting or waiping will
becausedbythedishwasher,

Colored Anodized Aluminum

Colored anodizedaluminumsuch as that used
for some watertumblersmay fade in the dish­washer.

Iron Skillets

Iron skilletsshould not be placed in the dish­washer.In order to preventtheir rusting,they
are oil-seasoned by the manufacturer. The
highly efficientwashing action in your Dish-

washerwillremovethisseasoning.

Pewter

Pewterwareshouldnot be placedin dishwasher
—it will tarnish.

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Becausewoodmay warp, crackor lose itsfinish
withordinarywashing,thereisa possibilitythis
mighthappenmorequicklyin adishwasher.

FLJQTVVARE

Normally sterling silver, silverplate and stain-

less steel flatware are quite safe in the dish­washer.

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Beforecallingfor service,checkthe followingsuggestions.If the problempersistsat’teryou havefol-

lowedthe recommendations,

can detect malfunctions quickly. If you try to fix it yourself, it couhi

bodilyharm.

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call your Dealer or Service organization (see page 15). The serviceman

be more costly or possibly cause

POSSIBLEcxJsEEAND REMEDY

DM4VVASHER

Too LONG

DISHESDO Ncrr DRY’

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Cycle selector pushbuttonrot pushed all the way in. Push button
again,firmly.

Low water temperature.When a High Temperature wash cycle is
selectedon Model GSD105O,a thermostatdelaysadvanceof the timer

until 145°l?.water temperatureis reached.

Water temperaturetoo low. For best results, temperatureshouldbe
1400F.to 150”F.

Unload lower rack first-water from items in upper rack may fall
intolower rack.

Improperloading: Dishesshouldnotnesttogether.Avoidoverloading.
Rinse agentdispenseris empty (on dishwashershavingthis feature).

Improper water temperature.
shouldbe 140°to 150°F.Generally,water heater therrhostatsare ac&
justed atthe factory to providehot waterat atemperatureof approxi--

mately 15WF.

Water comink int~ the dishwasher%

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MEASUREWATERTEMPERATUREATFAUCETNEARESTDISHWASHER.

Need: Candyor meat thermome­te andan8-ounceglass.

I, Place glassunderfaucet.

2, Turn on hot water.

3. Put thermometerin glass.

4. Let water run until tempera­turestops rising.

5. If water temperatureis below
140°,have your water heater
adjustedif necessary.

Improperly prepared dishes.Excess food soil shouldbe removedfrom

dishesbeforeloading.

Improperloading. Followloadingdirections.Be suredishwasherisnot

overloaded.
Improper detergent,insufficientamount,or old detergent. Do not use

detergent that is hard or caked. Use only a recommended detergent.

(See page 9)

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CAUSE AND

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DETERGENTDISPENSER

Action of wate~-may be obstructed.Load dishwasheraccording to
directions. Be sure that a large plate or other item is not placed
directlyinfront of DetergentDispenser.

Dispensercovermay not open.Tall item in silverwarebasketmay be

restingagainstcup,preventingitfrom opening.
Detergentmay beold. If veryhardor cakedincontainer,do notuse.
Certain brands of detergentsmay perform better than others; try

anotherbrand.

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You may notice some watex-siottin~ whenY@’fi?st’ ~~t.YO~’’’~s~:
washer.However,this.swti~n-gsho~d cc+= after:you h?v? %@ the
dishwasherfo~ a whil~.’+i~?matic dishwashingwill re-movetie ,in~
visiblegreasefilmacquiredfromhanddishwashing.If sp@ti?g perstits,
thecausemaybe oneor m?!e Ofth@fo~l~wi~g~ ‘ ‘ ‘” ‘-’.-’

~ Extremelyhardwater
* Low watertemperature
* Overloa*g
~ Improperlo~ding

~ Useof too litt~edeteigent -‘ ,‘ ­o Useof too much.detergent ~- ~...

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~‘USeof old ddergent

‘ * Useo} low-phosphatedetergen~:~‘“

Rinse agent container empty (on dishwashershavingthis fea~e).
CheckleveLFill if necessary.On models not havingt$is, a solid ,wet-

tingagentmaybe used.
Useof low-phosphatedetergent:Seepage 9.
13ueto varyinglocal waterconditionsand personalpreferences,please

try severalbrands of suggesteddetergentsto find one that gives the

bestresultsfor you. See page9.
Detergent dispenserdoes not open. Open cup manually and remove

cakeddetergent.If cup stilldoes not open automaticzdly,call service-

manto adjust.

Water is not hot enough.Generally,waterheaterthermostatsare ad­justed at thefactory to providehot waterat a temperatureof approxi­mately 150°F. If operationis not satisfactory,consult the dealerfrom
whom water heater was purchased, or call his local service repre­sentative.

Etching of some glasswareis caused by using too much detergent in. .

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1. Wash staineditemsby han’dwith,solutionof ~ cub bleach a~d3””

cupswarmwater.

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Repeateduseof chlorinebleachinyour dishwash~rmay”b4hk”~f~l to ,

your dishmand someof the rubberpartgof your diskwashe~.‘Them
fore, avoidusingit morethan’oncea rno~th. ~‘“~’ ~~ ~~f•ì¢f•

An over+dl yellow or brown film on dishes can be ‘caused’.by iro~ ,
depositsin water.G1asswarebecomesyellowor.brownbutisstilltraris­parent. The installationof an iron filter in the water.supply -line’,
removesthe causeof thisproblemand is theonly permanent.solutio~.1
For more completeinformation,contact your local water’co~dition~ng

company.
Yellow filmon sterlingor platingcanr’resultwhencopp~r utensilsar~

washedin the sameload.

Detergent crystals standing on metal may produce dark spots on
silverware. Remove spots by vigorous rubbing with soft cloth and
silverpolish.

Silverwaremay discolor whenbasemetal is exposed.These discolora-

tionswillappear after theexposed metalshave-beensubjectedto high
water temperatures.Do not place badly worn silverwarein the dish­washeruntilit is replated. Since performance of detergentmay vary
according to locale, experiment with other recommendeddetergents.

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Detergent crystals standing on ahuninurnor copper may produce
spotting or darkening. Pans may have appearance of being pitted.

Also, undercertain waterconditions,some detergentstend to discolor
aluminum.Switch to another recommendeddetergent. Scour all sur­faces withsoap-filledsteelwool pads.

Rough handling of dishes will cause chipping. Load with care. Seat
dishes firmly in the racks so they cannot be dislodged. Gksses must
lean againstthepins and therim of the glassshoUldrestonthebottom
of the rack. When placlng tall glassware and stemware in the dish-

washer,cheekto make certain that they will clear the top of the tub.
Glasses and stemware should always be placed in the upper rack,
NEVER in the Iower rack. (See pages 5, 6 and 7 for further loading

suggestions.)

P’0S$IE3LJECxME AND

sum ih! ‘rL’m

WATERCx++l”rPUMPour

LEAKS

Useof high-sudsingdetergent.Useonlyrecommendedautomaticdish­washerdetergents.To removesuds from tub: open dishw~her and
allowsuds to dissipate.Add 1 gallonof cold water to tub and close
dishwasher.Manuallyadvancecontrol knob slowlyto drain portions
of cycle. Hsudsremain,repeatthisprocedureuntilsudsaregone.

See if dishwasheris connected to a drain air

DRAIN AIR GAP COVERS

gap located on the countertop or in the wall
abovethedishwasher.If so,itmightbe clogged.

@Q

Unscrewthe drainairgap coverand cleanout
theblockage.

WALL TYPE

SINK TYPE

.-

Useof non-recommendeddetergent,espe~allysudsing~ype~.~
Umecessary USeOfwettingagent (see,page 5~,m

Failureto shhe outwaterwhendisconnectingUnicouple.

of for

winter

If dishwasheristo be left unusedinunheatedlocationduringwintermonths,have
servicetechniciantakethe followingstepsto preventmachinefrom freezing:

e

Removefusesor trip circuit breakersto remove electricpower from dishwasher.

e

Turn off watersupplyto dishwasheranddrainwaterinletline.

e

Removewatervalve from dishwasherand blow on smallplasticoutletto remove

water.

e

Remove plug in bottom of rubber boot and drain completely.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER*

‘The

Identification plde

the side of the door.

on your dishwasher

is located on

PURCHASED

INSTALLED (Date)

INSTALLED BY

(Date)

.

For P’rofessicmal call

General Ekxtrk service

Gettelephone number from your dealer or the “yellow pages” and

write it here:

NAME

ADDF!ESS

PHONE

For continueddependableperformance,alwaysuseGenuine
GeneralElectricReplacementParts.

General Electric wants you to be pleased with
your new GE Appliance Part of our commitment
to keeping yOLJpleased is providing the best pos­sible serwce we can

Should your GE appliance need servicing, call

yOLIr local dealer He may prowde the service

himself. or refer yOLIto a qtjalified servicer In your

area
Ifyou do not have a serv[cing dealer, call the Fac-

tory Service office [n your area. A list of [hese of­fices and telephone numbers is included with
your appliance

If [he service you recewe is not to your satisfac-

tion, here are three steps you should follow to

It right

make

~. First.contact the people who serviced your GE
apphance Explaln your POInt of vle’w and why
YOLIare displeased. [n most cases. this first step

WIIIsolve mosl problems

2. If you still have not resolved your problem,
write all the details to General Electric direct. The
address is:

Manager–Customer Relations

General Electric Company

Watterson City East312
Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

3. If you are dissatisfied with the actions taken,

the final step would be to send full information to:

Major Appliance Consulner Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill 60606

This panel, known as MACAP, is a group of in­dependent consumer experts under the sponsor­ship of several industry associations. Its purpose
ts to study industry prachces and advise the in­dustry of ways to Improve customer service.

Free of Industry control and influence, MACAP is
able to make impartial recommendations con­sidering each case lndiwdually