GE GSD1130R Use and Care Manual

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Appliance

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

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

Detergent Guide .............................................5

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

Drying Options ...........................................4, 5

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........................4, 5

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

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

Rinse

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

instructions .........................3

Registration..................................2

Agent......................................................6

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Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

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

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YOU...

Before using your dishwasher, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

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If you received a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher.

Save time and money. Before you request service . . .

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Para obtener la Espafiol

name a GE Answer

servicio para el telifono 800.626.2000.

de information

consumidor,

versi6n

este

manual,

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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

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.

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SERVICE...

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

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Panel

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WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic

safety precautions, including the following:

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Use

this appliance only for its intended

purpose?

as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide.

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This dishwasher must be properly

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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

Center?

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.

●

not store or use

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

●

Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids

combustible

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 unit and be 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 the 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 all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

To minimize the possibility of

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before

electric shock, disconnect this

appliance

attempt~ng

from the power supply

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

a~liance.

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

is produced by the chemical action

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

antior

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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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 at least half full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section. )

STEP 3. Select drying option.

HEATED DRY. Turns the drying heater on for fast drying.

ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost). Turns the drying heater off to save

energy. Dishes will dry naturally over a longer period 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. See How to Test Water Temperature section.

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The entering water must be between Use the wash heat boost option when water is less than

120°F.

and

140°F.

When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for21 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.)

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

When NOT using DELAY START (for

a. Be

sure door is unlatched.

b. Push selected cycle button.

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

Dial to START.

e. Latch the door to start

OFF

ORVING

the dishwasher. There is a

time delay between start-up and water fill so you

will

not hear any wash action right away.

When using DELAY START (for

*’.*2..

*’4.*

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■

●

all

cycles):

all

cycles):

-STAW

■

RINSING

NOTE: START can be delayed automatically for up to 6 hours.

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

Push selected option button.

d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to desired delay time.

e. Latch door to start timer.

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OFF

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RINSING

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

is important to follow the Loading instructions.

● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans and

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.

● WATER SAVER—For most loads of everyday

dishes with light soils or soils that have not dried on. Also for everyday dishes that have had extra preparation before loading. It saves hot water over the higher performance cycles, saving energy.

● 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 cycle progresses. —Detergent cup opening.

Wash Cycle

Water

Usc

Wash Cycles (approx.) (approx.)

POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH WATER RINSE & HOLD

SAVER

Gallons

I I

I 1.4

7.3 50*

2.9

Time

Minutes

65* SO*

mmmmmmm

mBBmBmm

● During the drying period:

—The motor stops. — Water vapor comes through the vent by the door

latch during drying and when water is being pumped out.

Cycle Sequence

mmmm

*Unextended

is selected.

Drying Options:

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

times. These

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

Energy-Saving Tips

● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when

waiting for a

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.

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 and drying, the entering water must be between dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

Dishwashing

full

load. This helps keep soils moist,

Starts with HOT Water

little

longer while it heats water. For good washing

150°F.

120°F.

and

● 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).

140°F.

To prevent

120°F.

(See How to Test

120°F.

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How to Test Water Temperature

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

option. See WATER HEAT BOOST section. Check water

temperature with a candy or

the hot water thermometer in a glass into the glass until the temperature stops rising. 11 the water temperature is below 1200 F., adjust your water heater.

Helpful hints:

your water travels a long distance

140°F.,

use the WATER

faucet

nearest dishwasher. Put the

tind

lfoutside temperatures are unusually low.

the

water

temperature

HEAT

BOOST

meat

thermometer. Turn on

let the water run continuously

from

water heater

How to Use a Rinse Agent

The rinse agent makes water

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

Your dishwasher uses the liquid

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

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

final

flow

off dishes

form,

rinse water.

form.

‘1,-! I 1111’,1 1!’

;Iy

FULL

may

to dishwasher, you

thermosttit

time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water Then start dishwasher. run hot recover

To improve

and

longer half-full with detergent.

lf you

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

you can’t find any rinse agent, write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

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

P.O.

Danbury, CT 06813-199 I

up. It you have not used hot water

faucet

at sink and allow it to run until water is hot.

wtiter for

before

operating the dishwasher.

wtishability

you cannot

cycle and fill

accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse

Box

adjust

can

1991

need to set your water heater’s

for

some

you’ve recently done laundry or

showers, give your water heater time to

it water is less

your

waler

both detergent cups at least

keep your detergent

thtin 120°F.

heater: Select a

from

working.

How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent

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

Second, check the phosphate content.

prevent hard-water materials on your dishes. If your water is your detergent has to work harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better. phosphate content is low 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”

How much detergent should you use’?

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

will

cause

can your county extension agent or your

oversudsing.

Phosphate helps

from forming

hard

(8.7Yc

or less). you’ll have to

of’

hardness there are in your water.

spots or

(7 grains or more),

That depends.

you

soft

film

the

Too

much

detergent with

money, it can be

cloudiness

layer

of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes

some time. But why take

find

out the hardness of your water.

Keep your detergent fresh and dry.

isn’t

good place to store detergent because there is too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re

fresh

OR dry).

your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw

it away.

liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as they age or come in contact with moisture,

Old detergent

harmful. It

of glassware, called “etching.” An outside

soft

water not only wastes

can cause a permanent

chance when it’s easy

Under

the sink

ready

to wash dishes. (It won’t be

often

won’t dissolve. If you use

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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 INDICATOR DIAL is at OFF position before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly).

MAIN

CUP

~P~~

CUP

Close the main cup.

Indicator Dial. This will help

reduce the amount of detergent

and rinse aid agent spillage into the tub.

ROTATE AND

CLOSE TIGHTLY

Detergent Usage Guide

SOFT WATER

(0-3

CYCLES POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH LIGHT WASH

Main Cup Half

Half Full

(powder or liquid)

grains hardness)

Open Cup

Full

Half Full

None

MEDIUM WATER

(3-7 grains)

Main Cup Completely

Half Full

RINSE & HOLD

*12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,

lime can build

up in

the

water

Use no detergent

valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

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.

Prerinsing

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.

of normal food soils is not necessary.

Use no detergent

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 POTSCRUBBER 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 POTSCRUBBER cycle, 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 bum marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

Open Cup

HARD WATER

(7-12 grains*)

Main

Cup$

Completely

Open

Cup*

Completely

+Filled

Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

Use no detergent

Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

This is a random mixed load, the most common type

you will have.

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that

water can reach the in 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.

soiled

surfaces. The wash arm

HOW TO LOAD THE TOP RACK

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

WATCH OUT FOR THIS,

The wash tower rises rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Don’t

block

it or load tall things next to it. Also, be 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.

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and utensils can be washed when using the folding shelf. 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 for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto

Calrod@

that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is handy for of water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.

heating element. Arrange stemware so

all

kinds of odd shapes. Be sure the force

through

the center of the bottom

small

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HOW TO LOAD

Fit plates that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.

and

saucers between the pins. Place items so

BOTTOM

WCK

Heavily soiled pots, pans

loaded

in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. Shallow items may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the

soiled

surface inside from the water.

and

casseroles must be

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.

Don’t let an

W.t

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as containers are not recommended for automatic

dishwashing.

in bottom of the silverware basket with silverware on top.

measuting

If placed in the dishwasher, they should

spoons and

item

lids

exten

from small

Precaution!

Take out anything that bottom of the basket.

may

fall or extend through the

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Material

Aluminum

Chinti

Stoneware

Crystal

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

Iron

Pewter Plastics

Stainless steel

Sterling Silver and Silver plate

Non-stick

coatings Tin Wood

WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

YOUR DISHWASHER.

Usually

Safe

YES

NO NO

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

Milk glass may yellow.Glass Iron will rust.

Pewter tarnishes.

Don’t put in same basket with stainless steel. Contact between metals can damage silver.

Don’t wash copper utensils in the same load. brown

Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives can loosen.

Tin can rust. Wood can warp, crack or lose

its finish with

will

film,

discolor.

silverwme

Silver may get a

any tv~e

washing.

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 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 Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can

stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove black spots. exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to

dishwashing an entire set.

left on.

Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid

keep

it from

losing

its non-stick quality.

Forget

Add dishes

cycle. at any

a dish? Here’s when you can add it.

any

time during the RINSE & HOLD Here’s how to add a forgotten dish: With other wash cycles, you can time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion

add

dishes

of the cycle. However, opening the door during any cycle

lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything

the beginning.

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’ve forgotten.

4. Close the door and push the latch When the door is locked, washing

the far right.

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 wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it

can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish

Wax

& Cleaner (Cat. No.

WR97X0216) is available from GE Appliance

Parts Marts. The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should

ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.

Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.

Not Using Your Dishwasher in

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter,

Winter? Protect Against Freezing.

PUMP COVER SCREWS

I I

ask a service technician to:

Cut off electrical power to the

dishwasher. Remove

fuses

trip

circuit breaker.

●

Turn

off

the water supply.

●

Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water valve.

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

ciogs.

The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not

all

plumbing

codes require air gaps.

TWO TYPES OF AIR GAPS

Ill kl

‘irl:j

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●

Drain water from the inlet line and

water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water).

●

Reconnect the water

the water

●

Remove the plastic pump cover

valve.

inlet

line to

in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot.

If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. IT IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT 1S 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.

)

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

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HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS

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

The panel is held in place by the door trim and the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with the color of your own choice.

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

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 panel.

3. Put the color you want in front.

(Careful+dges

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

maybe sharp).

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2:,

. . . .

. .

QUESTIONS?

How to change the lower panel:

Remove panel attachment screws.

2. Remove the entire panel.

3. Take out screws and remove the top trim.

4. Slide the door

5. Turn the panel around and put the color you want in front.

6. Replace the

7. Replace the entire panel and attachment screws.

Color panels 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:

panel

out.

lower

panel, top trim and screws.

19Ys”

H x

23’/Ic”

3“/I/’

H x

23’/I~’

PROBLEM

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

POSSIBLE CAUSE

A fuse in your home may be 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 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

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).

first.

Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into

should

be at

least 120°F.

(To test, see How to Test

Improper rack loading. (See Loading section).

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH

A~ER

ADDING

DETERGENT YELLOW OR

BROWN FILM

SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES

FLATWARE

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.

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.

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.

(continued rtext

page)

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THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM DETERGENT LEFT

IN DISPENSER CUPS

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

CHIPPING OF CHINA

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

detergent. If

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.

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

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 tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.

Always use the top rack for delicate items. Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks

with a mild abrasive cleanser.

you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on

the cup

still

doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

will

get them clean.

150°F.

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER LEAKS

MOTOR HUMS

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

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. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber. If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not

clogged.

Sudsing

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add

of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.

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

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

Wipe up accidental Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

SUDSING.

spill

of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

gallon

slowly

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.

If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance

from GE, we’ll be there.

In-Home

Repak

you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

Service Contracts

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Whatever your question about any GE

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information service is available to help. Your will be answered prornpdy and courteously And you can time. GE Answer open 24 hours a day,

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weekda~

days). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out— so most repairs can be one visit.

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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 IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and your home to repair or replace

pati of the

sewice labor in

djshwasherthat

any

fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR PARTS WARRANTY

For the second year from date of

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

any

pati of the

dishwasher

that fails

because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the

home and

sewice trip to your

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

●

electronic contro/

module that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

You pay for the

sewice trip to your

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

LINER WARRANTY

For twenty years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

PermaTuf”” tub

fallS

contain water because of a

or door /jner

the

if it

manufacturing defect.

●

Service

trips to your home to teach

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 Center

(”)

800.626.2000 consumer information service

●

Improper installation.

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 ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the or for the

sewice

sewice shop

technician’s travel

costs to your home. All warranty service will be

provided by our

Facto~

Service

Centers or by our authorized

CareR

Customer

servicers during

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 sewicing 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 limitation or exclusion

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

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

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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8-92

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No.

D3080P266 I

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

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