GE GSD1125 Use and Care Manual

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Problem Solver

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Guide

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration ..................................2

China, Crystal, Sterling ...............................10

Cycle Features .................................................4

Detergent Guide

Dispenser Cups ...............................................7

Drying Options

Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................8, 9

Operating instructions .................,............4, 5

Rinse

Water Temperature ........................................6

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Care and Cleaning

Air Gap

Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Preparation

Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Consumer Services

Model and Serial Numbers

Repair Service .................................................2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

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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 Espafiol 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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800.626.2000.

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

Serial 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 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.

not

happy with the

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 Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

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WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic

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Use

this as you will find described in this 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.

. . .

the vicinity of this or

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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

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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

reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

safety precautions, including the following:

appliance

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heating element and be damaged.

only for

This dishwasher must be properly

installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not

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not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable

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intended purpose,

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vapors

and liquids

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other

appkance.

Do not touch the

immediately after use.

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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.

. Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents

out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury,

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before attempting any maintenance. NOTE: 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

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

aW1iance.

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action

within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater

element during or

andor

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Do not tamper with controls.

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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

least half

full.

(See How to Use a

Rinse Agent section. )

STEP 3.

HEATED DRY. Turns the drying heater on

ENERGY

Turns the energy. Dishes will

Select

drying

option.

for

fast drying.

SAVER (No Heat Boost).

drying

heater off to save

dry

naturally over a longer period

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such as overnight, If you need

your

dishes sooner, open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time.

NOTE: The ENERGY SAVER option will also cancel

the WASH HEAT BOOST. To obtain WASH HEAT BOOST without HEATED DRY, select only the WASH HEAT BOOST option. (See Energy-Saving Tips.)

STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option.

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See How to Test Water Temperature section.

The entering water must be between

and 140°F.

when water is less than

When

Use the wash heat boost option

140°F.

selected, the wash cycle will be extended for

120°F.

minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good

washing and drying. STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.

(See Cycle Selection Hints.)

your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher.

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When NOT using DELAY START (for all cycles):

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Push selected cycle button.

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.START

WASHING

c. Push selected option button. d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial

to START.

OFF

and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

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When using DELAY START (for all cycles):

NOTE: START can be delayed automatically for up to

6 hours. a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Push selected cycle button.

OFF

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WASHING

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RINSING

c. Push selected option button. d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator ,’

Dial to desired delay time.

e. Latch door to start timer.

DRYING

The DELAY START light will come on and stay on until dishwasher starts. Dishwasher will start automatically at end of selected delay time.

Cycle Selection Hints

It is important to

● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans and

the Loading instructions.

casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. 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.

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WATER SAVER—For

dishes with light

soils

most loads of everyday

or soils that have not dried on. Also for everyday dishes that have had extra preparation before loading.

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RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Delay

Start is not recommended for this cycle.

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What Happens in Each Cycle

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You’11 hear occasional clicking sounds: —Soft food disposer shredding action. —Drain valve opening to pump water out. —Timer control as —Detergent cup opening.

cvcle ~ro~resses.

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During the drying period: —The motor stops. — Water vapor comes through the vent by the door

latch

during drying

pumped out.

and

when water is being

Water Use

Gallons

Wash

Cycles

POTSCRUBBER

NORNIAL

WASH

(appl”ox.) (approx.

11.4

WATER SAVER

RINSE & HOLD

*Unextended

is selected.

Drying Options:

HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 32 minutes to wash cycle ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost) Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

Energy-Saving Tips

● Operate dishwasher only when it’s

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

● If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your

ENERGY SAVER no-heat boost drying feature

that turns the drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 2 I minutes if WASH HEAT BOOST Option

Wash Cycle

Time

Minutes

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65*

50*

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3.1

5~:k

full.

Cycle Sequence

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Let the

cycle

● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load.

(See the Operating section.)

● Turn your water heater down to deliver

water to your dishwasher and use the WASH HEAT

BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no less than Water Temperature section).

time.

120°F.

(See How to Test

120°F.

Good

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a WATER HEAT BOOST feature. When selected (see Operating section), this water heating feature allows you to turn down your household water heater and save energy if you’re willing to let the dishwasher run a little longer while it heats water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be between dish damage, inlet water

Dishwashing

Starts with HOT Water

120°F.

and

shodd not exceed

150°F.

140°F.

To prevent

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How to Test Water Temperature

Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents. If the water temperature is less than

option. See WATER HEAT BOOST section. Check your water temperature with a candy or meat

thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and

let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures

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

140°F.,

use the WATER HEAT BOOST

120°F.,

adjust your water heater.

are unusually

How to Use a Rinse Agent

The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker

than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes

drying faster, too.

For best

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. Add liquid rinse agent

until it just reaches the bottom of the lip

inside the dispenser opening. Replace the

cap. The dispenser automatically releases

the rinse agent into the final rinse water.

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse agent

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heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn

hot

on the until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

improve washability if the water is less than and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds 4

ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as

needed. Do not overfill,

If you accidentally

a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the dishwasher. It

can

you can’t find any rinse agent, write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET-DRY”) Corporate Centre 55 Federal Road

P.O.

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

water faucet at the sink and allow it to run

spill:

Wipe up the rinse agent with

keep your detergent from working.

Box 1991

120°F.

How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent

First, use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause

Second, check the phosphate content.

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. If the phosphate content is low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent with hard water.

oversudsing.

Phosphate helps prevent

Your water department can tell you how hard your water is. So

can your county extension agent or your area’s water softener company. Just call

“grains”

your water.

How much detergent should you use?

“hard” or “soft’”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

and

ask them how many

of hardness there are in

That depends. 1s your water

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.

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Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink 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,

either. (It won’t be fresh OR dry.)

If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it 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.

You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher.

There are two because some cycles use two washes.

See

“Detergent Usage Guide” below.

(Be

sure the CYCLE INDICATOR

DIAL

is at OFF position before

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MAIN

CUP

adding detergent.

Otherwise, the detergent cup will not

close and latch properly.)

Close the main cup.

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.

in a partially open position before rotating the cLosE

C~cle

When the

GRASP HANDLE, ROTATE AND

‘lGHTLY

Indicator Dial. This will help reduce the amount of detergent and rinse aid agent spillage into the tub.

Detergent Usage Guide

(powder or liquid)

SOFT WATER

(0-3

grains

hardness)

CYCLES POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH WATER SAVER

Main Cup Open Cup

Half Full Half Full

Half Full None Half Full

RINSE & HOLD Use no detergent

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grains

and

can build up in the water

up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime

valve.

The

water valve

may stick while open and cause

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. Pre-rinsing 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.

MEDIUM WATER

(3-7 grains)

Main Cup Completely

Open Cup Half Full Completely

Full

HARD WATER

(7-12 grains*)

Main

Cup$

Full

+ Full

None Completely

Full

Use no detergent

tlooding.

Use no detergent

$Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

Filled Open Cup

bolds

3. Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before soil has a chance to dry and become hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle. Remember to use your RINSE & HOLD cycle for small “holding” loads.

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 POTS & PANS cycle, less preparation is required before loading. The POTS & PANS 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 over heating during cooking.

Open

Cup*

Completely

None

2 tablespoons.

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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

Make sure dishes water

can reach

the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items in the upper rack. A spray arm in the top washes down also. Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked.

are

properly

the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in

loaded

to insure that

WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

The washer 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 a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.

load

tall things next to it. Also, be

the cycle.

HOW TO LOAD T

Below is the special upper rack that comes with this model.

HE TOP RACK

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and utensils can be washed when using the folding shelves. Load the bottom row first, then fold down the shelf and load the top row. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged

in tightly so they can’t fall onto the Cal rod” heating element. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

Sauce pans, mixing

be placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is

handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Be sure the force water and detergent can reach

bowls

and other small items may

for

dishwasher-safe

soiled

surfaces.

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HOW TO LOAD THE BOTTOM

WCK

Fit plates pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back.

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge.

and

saucers between the pins. Load platters,

As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled side facing the center of the rack so water and detergent

from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.

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Put

flatware in the removable basket with handles up to

protect

your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they

don’t

n;st together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic

such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers, are not recommended for automatic 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.

Don’t let

extend through

dishwashing.

any item

item”s,

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W~T

Aluminum

Chinti

Stoneware

Crystal

Non-dishwasher items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc.

Glass Iron

Pewter

Plastics

Stainless steel

Sterling Silver and Silver plate

Non-stick

coatinzs

Tin

Wood

Usually

SafeMaterial

YES

NO NO

YES

NO NO

YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

IN YOUR DISHWASHER.

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

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

Wood can warp, crack or lose its finish with any type of washing.

load.

can rust.

fade,

Silver may get a

Special Instructions

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash

fur

one piece daily 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

[fit

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 on. Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can

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

at least a month. Compare with the

dishwashing an entire set.

keep it from losing its non-stick quality,

Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.

Add dishes cycle. With other wash cycles, you 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.

any

time during the RINSE & HOLD

can

add dishes

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

Push the door latch to the left. Washing will stop.

Wait

a few seconds

until

the water calms. Then open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise from opened door.

3. Add dishes you’ve 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.

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.

WR97X0216)

is available from GE Appliance

Parts Marts.

The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should

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

Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.

gritty cleaners.

Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing.

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 inlet line

and water valve. (Use a pan to

catch the water.)

PUMP COVER SCREWS

● Reconnect the water inlet line to

the water valve.

● Drain the 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.

Built-in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.

An air gap is a plumbing device. It protects your dishwasher against

water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps.

Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.

TWO TYPES OF AIR

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If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. IT IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean.

With most types, first turn off the dishwasher, then lift off the chrome cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any buildup of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

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HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS

you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your new colors.

The panels are held in place by the door trim and

below

the trim on the panel panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with the color of your own choice.

How to change door panel insert:

1. Take out trim screws on either side of the dishwasher

door. Remove the side trim.

2. Slide out the insert

3. Put the color you want in front. (Careful—edges may

be sharp.)

4. Replace the insert panel, side trim and screws.

the door. Each side of each

panel.

How to change lower panel insert:

1. Remove panel attachment screws.

2. Remove the entire panel.

3. Take out screws and remove the top trim.

4. Slide out the insert panel.

5. Put the

6. Replace the insert panel, top trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire panel and attachment screws. Color insert panels for both the door and the lower

panel can be replaced by 1/4” thick wood inserts to match your kitchen cabinets. Get them from your

nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.

Dimensions for 1/4” wood inserts:

Door Panel: Lower Panel:

NOTE: Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access panel is removed.

color

you want in front.

19X”

H X

3’X~”

H X 23 X,” W.

23Yc”

Page 13

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T

UNCLEAN DISHES

AND FLATWARE

DETERGENT IN DISPENSER CUPS

DRY

LE~

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.

120°F.

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.)

‘“’

Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking

detergent cup.

DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH

A~ER

DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

ADDING

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 lid to close and latch properly. If

you

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.

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Page 14

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Spotting can be caused

Extremely hard water. ( See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)

●

Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section.)

by all these things:

. 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 spok 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

150°F.

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 tall glasses and

clear

stemware will

the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.

Always use the top rack for delicate items.

Page 15

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

BLACK OR

MARKS

WATER OUT OF THE

SUDS

GRAY

DIS~

WON’T

THE

DISHWAS~R

LEAKs

PUMP

TUB

Aluminum

with a mild

Water

water.

If the

gap, Check

If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear.

utensils

abrasivs

around

It’s there to

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

you have one, (See Care and Cleaning section.)

the

kitchen

often leave

cleanser.

the

outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the

keep

sink,

Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.

marks when they rub against dishes.

the water

sed

lubricated.

Remove

tub is

normal. It is clean

sure disposer is

marks

not

clogged.

Sudsing

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO

of cold turning the

Repeat if necessary. Suds can cause unit to

designed for automatic dishwashers.

Spilling

Wipe up

detergents are not meant for dishwashers.

AVO~ SUDSING.

remove

suds

fmm the

water to the

control did

the rinse

accidenti

tub:

Open the dishwasher. Let suds

tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out

until a drain period is reached.

agent

oveflow.

can

That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s

cause

foam

during washing. This

spill af rinse agent with a damp cloth.

USE ONLY

evapora@.

can

AUTO~~C

Add 1 gallon

water by slowly

lead to

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is discolored, change to detergent without any

not &n

not use your dishwasher often, help keep be

contain colorant

extenW

used on a regular basis.

set

sed

moist, and the garbage disposer clear.

Qigment

use. Chink

the detrgent

it to ml and pump out once every week.

of dyes) that

cup

wfll &scoior

for

signs of any discoloration.

colorat.

the tub

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NOTES

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NOTES

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NOTES

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YOUR GE DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT

COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

the

part

because of a manufacturing defect.

dishwasher that fails

any

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR PARTS WARRANTY

For the second year from date of

original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for

any pafi of

because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and

the

dishwasher that fails

sewice

labor charges.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR

RACWELECTRONIC PARTS

WARRANTY

For five years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any

rack that rusts because of a

manufacturing defect

or any

●

e/ectronjc contro/

because of a manufacturing defect.

You pay for the service trip to your

home and service labor charges. FULL TWENTY-YEAR TUB/DOOR

LINER WARRANTY

module that fails

For twenty years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, your home to repair or replace

PermaTufCO tub

fails

manufacturing defect.

● Service trips to your home to teach

patis

and”sewice labor in

or door ijner if it

to contain water because of a

you how to use the product.

the

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 Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for

ordinay

home use in

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington, warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the or for the costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our

Centers or by our authorized Customer Care

D.C. In Alaska the

sewice

technician’s travel

Facto~ Sewice

(”)

sewicers during

sewice

shop

normal working hours. Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

adequate electrical, plumbing, and other connecting facilities.

● Replacement of house fuses or

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.

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

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.

Thjs

book is printed on recycled

Part No. 165D3080P265

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

pape~

Iimitat;on

or exclusion

vay

from state to state

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