GE GSD1140P Use And Care Manual

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Air Gap 15 ProblemSolver ApplianceRegistration

Careand Cleaning China,Cn@al,Sterlimz

ConsumerServices CycleFeatures 5

Detergent,Detergent Guide 6,’7 Wi&erStorage DispenserCups

Energy-SavingTips

Features 4 FrontPanel ColorChange

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Model and SerialNumbers O~eratin~Guide

CycleSelection 5 DrvirwChxions 4,5

SoilLevel

POTSCRUBBERCycle 4,5,7 8117.626.20LU7

Built-inModel GSDI140P

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RinseAgent SafetyInstructions

UserMaintenanceInstructions 15

warranty .

WaterTemperature

GEAi9swerCentera

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BackCover

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If youneedservice

Before using‘your

dishwasher,read this

book W“efwy.

It is intendedto help you operate and maintainyournew dishwasherproperly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

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

Consumer Affairs

GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

VV~i@

dom themodeland

serialInRmberso

You’llfind them on a label fastened to the tub walljust 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:

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls

concerning your dishwasher.

youreceiveda

da-mageddishwasher...

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

dishwasher.

savetime

andmoney.

Bdkm! ‘you HXp?st

service...

Check the ProblemSolver(pages

12through 14),It lists causes of

minor operatingproblemsthatyou

can correct yourself.

To obtain a Spanish language version of thisbook,call GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000

consumer informationservice. Para obtener la versi6n en

espaiiolde este manual, name a GE Answer Center?

servicio de informaci(m para el consumidor, teli$fono800.626.2000.

Energy=savingtips

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if

you follow these suggestions:

e(@mate dishwasher onlywhen

it%fu~l.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 full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

UIIf you don‘t need your dishes

right away, use your ENERGY

SAVER noheatfeaturethat turns

the drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer

period such as overnight.

QAlways selectthe cyclethat

uses least amountofwater that

NmImve ‘thesoilfromthe

Wiu

load. See pages 4 and 5. 0Turn your water heater down to

120°F and use the WATER HEAT option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no less than

120”F(see page

6).

To obtainservice,seethe ConsumerServicespage in the back of this book.

We’reproudof our serviceand want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the serviceyou receive, here are three stepsto followforfurtherhelp.

FIRST,contact the peoplewho servicedyour appliance.Explain why you are not pleased.In most cases, this will solvetheproblem.

NEXT, if you are still notpleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager,Consumer Relations GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North WackerDrive Chicago, Illinois 60606

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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

mad $311instructionsbefore usingthisappliance

WARNING—Whenusing this appliance,always exercisebasic safetyprecautions,including the foHowing:

@Usethisappiianceonlyforits intendedpurpose,asyouwillfind

describedin this UseandCare

Book. @This dishwasher must be

propedy installed and located in accordancewith the InstallationInstructions beforeit is usd If you did ‘

notreceive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher,you can obtainone by contacting the service

location nearest you.

—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 Iead of the appliance. —Connect to a properly rated,

protectedandsized power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

QDo not store or use

combustible materials9 gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other

appIia~]ee.

~Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a

dishwasher.

~Do not washplasticitemsunless marked “dishwashersafe” or the equivalent.For plasticitemsnotso

marked,check the manufacturer’s

recommendations.

~Load lightplastic items so they will not becomedislodged and drop to the bottomof the dishwasher—they might come into contactwith the heating

unit and be damaged. TOminimize the possibility

of injury. oWhen loading items to be

washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not likelyto 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.

eDo not operateyourdishwasher unless all enclosure panels are

properly in place. eDo not tamper with controls. ~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 ap~liance 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 aH warnings on container labels to

avoid personal injury.

@To minimize the possibility

of electric shock,disconnect this appliancefrom the power supply before attemptingany maintenance.

Note: Turning the control dial to the OFF position does not disconnectthe appliance from the power supply.We recommend having,.a.qualified. technicianserviceyour appliance

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is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes i-fhot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS 13XPLOSPLE.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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STEP 4. WATERHEATOption.

S’I’EFL Load your dishwasher

with dishes, silverware,pots, pans, bowls, etc., accordingto instructionson pages 8-10.

STEP 2. Add detergentto the

detergentdispenser.Make sure the

Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF positionbefore adding detergent. (See pages 6 and 7.)

Youwill hear the motor sta;t. There is a time delay between start-upand water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher.

WATER

HEAT

When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for 8 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying. The entering water must be at least

120”F.

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.~ccasionally check to

ensure that rinse agent container is at least half full. (See page 6.)

~For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

RINSE

STEP 3. Select ENERGY SAVER Option.

When this option is not selected the entering water must be at least

140°F.To test water temperature,

see page 6.

I & HOLD

❑

HOT ENERGY RESIZ

RINSE SAVERDRY OPTIONS

STEP 5. Selectthe wash cycle and

start the dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection Hints on next page.)

KEEN

a. b.

c. d.

Push RINSE & HOLD button. Select ENERGY SAVER DRY

drying option. Latch the door.

If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer,operate the

disposer until it is empty before

starting the dishwasher.

ForLIGHTWASH, ENERGY

SAVER, CHINA Cm!YiH’fm, NORiMAL WASH and

POTSCRIJBBER cycles:

HOT RINSE option will add 8

minutes to the cycle while the dishwasher heats the water for a final hot-rinse.

ENERGY SAVERDRYoption

turnsthe heateroff for entiredrying period.Disheswilldry naturally overa longerperiod such as overnight.If you need yourdishes sooner,openthedishwasherdoor

after thecycleiscomplete toreduce thenatural dryingtime.

LIGHT ENERGY

CHINA NORMAL

POT-

WASH SAVER CRYSTAL

WASH

SCRUBBER

RESETOPTIONSwillcancel selectedWATERHEAT,HOT RINSE,andENERGYSAVER

DRYoptions.MainwashtimewiH notbe extended,anddishes wiH

dry in heatedair.

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a. Push selected cycle button. b. Latch the door.

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cycleSelectionhints

Ris important to followthe loading instructionsonpages 8-10.

POTSCRUB13ER-For itemssuch

aspots, pansand casseroleswith dried-on or baked-onsoils. Everydaydishesmay be included.

NORMAL WASH—Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesand cookwarewith medium soils. Designedto yield high

performanceon normal soils.

LIGHT WAS13-For mostloads of everyday dishes with lightsoilsor soilsthat have not dried on. It saveshot water over the higher

performance cycles, savingenergy.

mathappensh eachcycle

oYou’llhear occasional clicking sounds:

—Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

RINSE & HOLD—Forrinsing partial loadswhich will be washed later.Do not use detergent.

CHH’iA/CRYSTAL-For lightly

soiledchinaand crystal.Water actionis softened~y pumping air along with water.

ENERGY SAVER—Fortableware that is lightly soiledwith fresh soilsandisprerinsed.

~During the drying period: —The motor stops. —Watervaporcomes through the

vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out.

Wash

WaterUseCycleTime

Gallons

Minutes

WashCycles

(approx.) (approx,)

Cycle Sequence

IVYI’SCRUBBEX?

11.8 ““ REIEEIBEBHB

NORMAL WASH

11.8 ‘l” F@ilBBmmHE

CHH’+JA/CRYSTAL

6.i

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ENERGY SAVER

8.8

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LIGHT

WASH

8.8

3’:,

EIHEIEIEEI

RmlsE & HOLD

3.5

Elm

N_Jnextcndedtimes:SelectingtheWATERHEAToptionwilladdupto8 minutesto thesecycle

tinwx; selecting theHOTRIIWEoptionwilladd 8minutestothe cycletimes.Seenextpage,

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GtmddishwashingSW4s

with I-Ion’ water

Togetdishescleananddryyouneed

hotwater.Tohelpyougetwaterof theproper temperature,your dishwasherhasa WATERHEAT feature.Whenselected(seepage4),

thiswaterheatingfeatureallowsyou

toturndownyour householdwater heaterandsaveenergyifyou’re willingto letthedishwasherrun a li~e longerwhileit heatswater.For goodwashinganddrying,the

enteringwatermustbebetween

120”Fand140”F.Toprevent dish

damage,inletwatershouldnot

exceed150°F.

How to test water temperature:

Check the water temperature inside your dishwasher with a candy or meat thermometer.

Let the dishwasher run through one

fill and pump out cycle, then let the dishwasher fill with water the second time, approximately 5

minutes after starting the machine.

When you hear the water stop filling,-urdatch the door and ;lowly open it.

Measurethe temperatureofthewater

in the bottom of the tub this way:

Remove the silverware basket and place a candy or meat thermometer in the water towards the middle of the tub. If the temperature is less

than 120”F,you will not get good

washing results. Raise your water heater temperature, wait 30 minutes and test again. I+igherwater

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

is less than 140”F’,use the WATER HEAT Option (see page 4).

He#pfulhints: If outside temperaturesareunusually low, or if your water travelsa long distance from waterheater to dishwasher,

you may need to setyour water heater’sthermostatup. If you have not usedhot waterfor sometime, the water in the pipeswill be cold. Turnon the hot water faucet at the sink and allowit to run until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher.Ifyou’verecently done laundryor run hot water for showers,give your water heater

time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

How to use a Rinse Agent A rinse agent makes water flow off

dishesquickerthan usual. This lessens water spottingand makes

drying faster,too. For best dishwashingperformance,

use of a rinse agent such as JETDRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solidform. Yourdishwasher’s dispenseruses the liquid form.

EIowto fi~lthe rinse agent dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add the liquid rinse agent until itjust

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.

Myou accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spillin the dishwasher. It can keep your

detergent from working. If you.can’t find any rinse agent,

write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET DRY”) 411 W. Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830

Yourdishwasher’s rinse agent container holds 4X ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as

needed. Do not overfill.

How tod-momand we detergent

First, use only powderorIiquid detergentsspecificallymadefor use in dishwashers.Othertypes wiUcause ovenmlsing.

Second,checkthephosphate

content.Phosphatehelps prevent

hard-watermaterialsfrom forming spotsorfilm un yourdishes.If your wateris hard(7 grainsor more), yourdetergenthastoworkharder. Detergentswitha higherphosphate levelwillprobablyworkbetter,If thephosphatecontentislow(8.7% orless),you’llhaveto useextra detergentwithhardwater.

Yourwater departmentcan tell you how hard your water is. So canyour county extensionagent

or your area’s water softener company.Just call and ask them how many “grains of hardness” there are in your water.

How much detergent shodd you use? That depends. Is your water

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

Toomuch detergentwith softwatel notonlywastesmoney,it can be harmful It can cause a permanent cloudinessofglassware,called

“etching.” A~outside layer of glass is etched away!Of course,this takes sometime. Butwhy take a chance when it’seasy to find out the hardnessof yourwater,

Keep your detergent fresh and. dry. Under the sink isn’t a good place to store detergent. 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 lumpy9throw it away.Itwon’t wash well. Old detergent often won’tdissolve.

If you use a liquid dishwasher

)

&j~.,. detergent, these precautionsare not ~~~ necessary because liquid detergents “%”” don’t “lump” as they age or come L3:t

)

in contact with water.

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You’ilfind two detergent

dispenserson theinsidedoorofyour dishwasher-.There are two, because somecycles use two washes.

See “DetergentUsageGuide” below.(Besurethe CycleIndicator Dial isat OFFposition before

addingdetergent.Otherwise,the detergentcup willnot closeand latchproperly.)

Close the main CUP.

NOTE: Detergent cup may be opened manually with no harm.

How toprepare the dishes

forvvashhg

If thisisyourfirstdishwasher,or ifyou’rereplacingamuch older model,youmay wonderhowmuch

preparationyourdishesneed.

Actuallyverylittle. Ike-rinsingof normalfoodsoilsisnotnecessary. Withcommonsenseand a little

practiceyou’llsoonknowwhat

foodstoremove.Here are some

guidelines:

1.Scrapeoffbones,seeds,skins,

toothpicksandother hard solids.It isalsobestto removehard shelled vegetables,meattrimmings,lea~

vege~bles and c~sts. Remove

excessivequantitiesofoil or grease.

2. Removelargequantitiesof any food.Yourdishwasherhas a built-in softfood disposer that pulverizes

softfood bitsand flushesthem away.It can handlesmallamounts of softfoods,but largeamountswill

be difficulttohandle.

Turnhandle co~nterclockwise until it releases.A snapping sound is normal when it opens.

Detergent Usage Guide (powderor liquid)

3.Try to removefoodscrapsand placedishesin dishwasherbefore soil has a chanceto dry andbecome hard.Disheswithdried-onsoil are moredifficulttowash andmay not comecleanin theNORMAL WASHcycle,Rememberto use yourRINSE& HOLDcyclefor small“holding”loads.

Note:Thefoodsmentionedabove areforexamplesonly.Otherfoods notmentionedmay alsoneedto be

removedfromyourdishes.Youmay

alsowantto considerremoving foodssuchas mustard,mayonnaise, vinegar,lemonjuice and otherfoods

thatcan causediscolorationof

stainlesssteelifallowedto remain ondishes for a longperiodof time.

When usingthePOTSCRUB13ER cycle9lesspreparationisrequired beforeloading.TheI?OTSCRUBBER cyclecanwashheavily-soileddishes. Itemswithburned-onandbaked-on

soilsmaynotcomeclean. Andthe

dishwashercannotremoveburn

marksorrestorefadingcausedby

overheatingduringcooking.

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER

(O-3grains hardness)

(3-7 grains)

CYCLES

MainCup OpenCup

POTSCRUBBER,and

I Tablespoon 1Tablespoon

HalfFull HalfFull

NORMALWASH

minimum minimum

cycles

LIGHTWASH,

I Tablespoon None

HalfFull None

ENERGYSAVERand

‘~ini~num

CHINACRYSTAL

cycles

HARD WATER (7-12 grains*)

MainCup~

OpenCup*

Completely

Full Full

-4-

Completely

None

RINSE&HOLDcyclel use no detergent

usenodetergentIIJsenodetergent

‘~12grainsand up isextremelyhard water.A watersofteneris recommended.Withoutit,lime canbuildupin the watervalve.The watervalvemaystickwhileopenandcauseflooding.

:~~illcdMain Cupholds3

tabkspoons; IWed Open Cupholds2 tablespoons.

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This isa random mixed load, the most common ~pe

you will have.

Make suredishesare properly loaded to insure that water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in

the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the

iternsin the upper rack. A spray arm in the top washes down also. Make sure to place tallitems to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked.

The

toprack is best for glasses, cups and saucers, Two

rows of cups 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 small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto Calrod@heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily, Don’t

let the glasses touch each o~her.

WATCHOUT FOR THIS.

The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portionsof 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.

Saucepans, mixing bowls and other small items may

be placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes.

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HowtoloadtheTOP MCK

shelf’up Fold the folding shelf up for glassesand tall things. Place tall items to the outsideso the upper wash arm is

not blocked.

SheIt’Down The folding shelf givesyou extra space for cups and long utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first, then fold the shelf down.

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HowtoloadtheBOTTOMMCK

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~lt plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, pot; and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back.

shownhere,thisplate is beingplacedwiththe

soiledside facingthecenteroftherack sowaterand

detergentfrom washarmcanreachsoiledsurfaces.

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EIOWtoloadtheBOTTOM RJA

(continued)

Pots,pans, casseroles, saladbowls,mixingbowlsand lidsnzustbe

loadedin thebottomrack,facingdown.

Pr’ecautiorl!

Take out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket.

Heavily soiledpots, pans and casserolesmust be loaded in the bottomrack, facing down. Propbroiler pans and racks along the edge. Shallowitems may be angled providedthelower side does not shield the soiled surfaceinsidefrom the water.

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to

protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so

they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.

The security cell cover, hinged in the handle, can be lowered to either side to secure light-weight

itemsfrom

the effectsofthevigorouswashaction. Whenit is not

needed,thiscovercan remainupright.

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whatyou aimusuallym’ashsafelyinyour dishwasher.

UsualIy

MateriaE

Safe

I Exceptions(not safe)

SpecialInstructions

Somedarkeningor spottingpossible.Removeby scouringwith soap-filled steel wool pads.

If in doubt,check with the manufacturer,or test wash one piece daily for at least a month.Comparewith the rest of the set.

Aluminum

YES

Some colored anodizedaluminumcan fade.

Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glazepatterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor.

Antique, metal-trimmed or handpainted patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor.

China/Stoneware YES

Load securely to prevent movement.Check manufacturer’sinstructionsfor yourcrystal.

crystal

YES

Do notwash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discolorationor staining of dishwasher mayresult.

Non-dishwasher

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

Milk glass may yellow.

Glass

YES

Iron

NO Iron wiUrust,

Pewter tarnishes.

Pewter

If it doesrl’tsay DISHWASHERSAFE, test one piece in the toprack before dishwashing an entire set. Washin top rack only.

Plastics

YES

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

Stainless steel

j YES

Sterling Silver

YES

Don’t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between metals can damage silver. Don’t wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver

may get a brown film. Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives can loosen.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-toremove black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

and Silver plate

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

Non-stick

YES

coatings

Tin

Tin can rust.

wood

NO Woodcan warp, crack or lose its

finish with any type of washing.

However, opening the door during

2. Wait a few seconds until the

any cycle lessens cleaning power

water calms. Then open the door.

Forgetadish?Here’s ‘when

Jw.B canaddit.

Adddishesany timeduringthe RINSE& HOLD

cycle.With

otherwashcycles,youcanadd

becausethe temperatureinsidethe

dishwasher is lowered. So try to

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

load everything at the beginfiing.

4. Close the door and push the

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

Iatch to the far right. When the

~iishesat any”time~EFORE the main

door is locked, washing will

detergentw;sh portionof thecycle.

1.Push the door latch to the left.

continue.

Washing will stop.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

DKHWVASHER. WON’T RUN

A fuse in yourhome maybe blown,or the circuitbreaker tripped,Replace fuse or reset circuitbreaker.Remove any otherappliancesfrom the circuit.

UNUSUAL NO.ISE

Utensilsmay not be secure on rack pins,orsomething smallmay have droppedfrom therack. Wateriscausing utensilsto rattle. Mike sure everythingis securelyplaced in dishwasher.

DISHES DON’T DRJ

UNCLEAN DISHES

AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS IN CUPS

DETERGENT LEFT 11 DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING

DETERGENT

YELLOW OR

BROWN FILM

Make sure inlet water temperatureiscorrect. (See Page 6.) Unloadthe bottomrack first, Waterfrom dishes in the top rack maybe spillinginto the

bottomrack.

Check for improper loading.Dishesshouldn’tnest together.Avoid overloading.

Check the rinse agentdispenserto see that it’snot empty.

Check inlet water temperature. It shouldbe at least 120”F.(To test, see page 6.) Waterpressure may be temporarily low.Turn on a faucet. Is watrer coming out slower

than usual? If so, wait until pressureis normal before using your dishwasher. Plugged air gap. (See page 15.)

Improper rack loading. (See pages 8-10.)

Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes.Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.

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

The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items. If you used a powder detergent,open the cup and remove any caked-on

detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically,call for service. Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it

away.The detergent may not be working well, Try another brand.

Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position for CUDlid to close and latch properly. If

y& unlatch the door and open it to dl~ your dishes,~heCycle Indictor Dial_do&snot

advance to OFF by itself.

rea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup gleachand 3 cups warm water.

4n overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron ieposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct

his problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.

(ellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same oad. Silver polish will usually remove this stain,

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PROBLEM

SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

CLOUDINESSON GLASSWARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Spottingcan be caused by all thesethings:

@ Extremely hard water. (See page 6.) “ Low inlet water temperature. (Totest, see page 6.) ~ Overloadingthe dishwasher. ~ Improper loading.(See pages 8-10.) “ Old or damp powder detergent.

~ Phosphatelevel in detergent too low.(See page 6.)

~ Rinse agent dispenser empty.(See page 6.) * Too little detergent. (See page 7.) Due to varying local water conditionsand personal preferences,try severalbrands of

detergentsto find one that gives the best resultsfor you. A liquiddishwasherdetergent may help reduce fihning.

To remove stubborn spots and fihn from ghssware:

1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Select P0TSCRU1313ERcycle.

4. Startthe dishwasher and allow to run for 15to 20 minutes. The dishwasherwill now be in the main wash.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) of white vinegarinto 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 1/4cup (60ml)of citfic 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 homewater softener.

[fvinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.” I’hefilm cannot be removed.

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.

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PROBLEM CHIPPINGOl?

CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT

OF WATER

STANDINGIN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

WATERWON’T PUMP OUT

THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER

LEAKS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Roughhandlingcan causechipping. Load with care. Make sure glasswareand china are secureandcan’t jar loose. (Seepage 8 for correct way to load glassware.)Make suretall glassesand stemwarewill clear the top of the tub when you push the rack

into thedishwasher.

Alwaysusethetoprackfordelicateitems.

Wateraroundtheoutletonthetubbottomatthebackof thetubisnormal.

It is clean

water.It’s thereto keep the water seal lubricated.

If the entire bottomof the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air

gap, if you have one. (See page 15.) Check the kitchen sink.Is it draining well? Youmay need a plumber. If dishwasher drains into disposer,run disposer to clear.Be sure disposer is not

clogged.

Sudsingdetergentsarenotmeantfordishwashers.USEONLYAUTOMATIC DISHWASHERDETERGENT’STOAVOIDSUDSING.

To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher.Let sudsevaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.

Repeat if necessary.

Sudscancauseunittooverflow.That’swhyit’ssoimportantto usea detergentthat’s

designedforautomaticdishwashers.

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing. Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

If you need!more help...d, toll free: GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000

consumer information service

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CareandCleaning

USERMAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Cleanthe controlpanelwith a

lightlydampened cloth.Dry

thoroughly.Donotuseabrasives or sharpobjectson the panel.They candamageit.

Clean the outside with

a good

appliancepolish wax. The outside

cabinetfinish is durable,butit can scratch.So useno scouringpads, orharsh or gritty cleaners.

AppliancePolishWax & Cleaner (~;t. No. WR97X0216)is availablefrom GE Appliance

PartsMart. The inside usuallytakes careof

itself.If it shouldever need

cleaning,use a mild cleansing powder.Scouringpads and harsh cleanerscan mar the finish.

B1.nikindishwashers

OftenuseWIi airgap.

Keepit dean.

An air gap is a plumbingdevice. It protectsyour dishwasheragainst water backingup into it if a drain clogs.The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher.Andyoumay not even have one. Not all plumbing codesrequireair gaps.

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

The air gap is easy to ckan.

With most types, first turn off the dishwasher,then lift off the chrome cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any buildup

ofgrit.Atoothpickmakes

cleaning easy. Check the air gap any time your

dishwasher isn’t draining welL

Notusingyour dishwasher

iinwh@??-Pmtect againstfreezing.

If your dishwasheris left in an unheatedplace during the winter, ask a servicetechnicianto:

*Cutoff electricpower to the dishwasher.Removefuses or trip circuitbreaker.

~Turn off the water supply. ~Disconnect the water inletline

from the water valve. *Drain water from the inlet line

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

~Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.

~Removetheplastic pump coverin thetubbottomanduse a

spongeto

soakupwaterinthe rubberboot.

PUMP COVERSCREWS

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If you are redecorating, you can

changeyourdishwasher’sfront panels to match or blendwith your new colors.

The panels are held in place by the

door trim and the trim on the panel

below the door.Each sideof each panel is a differentcolor.Or you can paint a panel with thecolor of your own choice.

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Do not operate the dishwasher whi~echanging paneksor when

Iower accesspaneIis removed.

How

tochange the door panel:

1.Takeouttrim screws on either sideof the dishwasherdoor. Removethe side trim.

2. Slide the door panelout. (Careful-edges may be sharp.)

3. Turn the door panel aroundand

put the coloryou wantin front.

4. Replace the doorpanel, side trim and screws,

How to change the lower paneh

1. Removepanelattachment screws.

2. Remove the entirepanel.

3. Takeout screw’sand remove the top trim.

4. Slide the door panel out.

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

6. Replace the lower trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire attachment screws.

panel, top

panel and

A woodpaneltrimkitcontains trimandinstructionsforadding decorativewooddoorpanelor

loweraccesspanelto matchkitchen cabinets.Thekitis availableatno extracost.(SpecifyGI?F40.)

Order from:

GE Appliances c/o Dri-ViewManufacturing 4706 AllmondAve. Louisville,KY 40209

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we’llBeThere

With the pw..chaseof’yournewGE appliance,receivethe

assunmce that if you everneed information or assistance

from GE,we’llbe there.AHyou haveto do iscall--toll-free!

AGE ConsumerServiceprofessional

will

provicie expert repair service,

scheduled

at a time that’sconvenient

foryou.ManyGEConsumerService company-operatedlocationsofferyou servicetodayor tomomow,or at your

Youcanhavethesecurefeelingthat

GEConsumerServicewillstillbe there afteryourwarmmtyexpires.Pur-

chasea GEcontract whileyourwarrantyisstillin effectand you’llreceive a substantialdiscount.Witha multipleyearcontrac~you’reassuredof fimn-e serviceat today’sprices.

convenience(7W a.m. to ZOOp.m.

weekda~ 9:00a.m.to 2:00p.m.Saturdays).Our factory-trainedtechnicians knowyourappliance insideand out—

somostrepairs can be handled injust one visit.

WhateveryourquestionaboutanyGE

majorappliance,GE

AnswerCente@ informationserviceisavailableto help.Yourcall-and yourquestion— willbe answeredpromptlyand courteously,Andyoucancallany time.GEAnswerCente@serviceis open 24hoursaday’7daysaweek.

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Discovercardsare accepted.

user mtitenanee imwlwetions contained in this bookletcoverpmce= dines intended to be perfomed by

my user. other servicinggerm-ally

should be referred to qualified servicepersonnel. Caution must be @xemised9since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

Upon request,GEwillprovideBraille controlsfora varietyof GEappliances, anda brochuretoassistin planninga barrier-freekitchenfor personswith limitedmobilityToobtaintheseitems, freeof charge,call800.626.2000.

Consumerswithimpairedhearing

or speechwhohaveaccesstoaTDD

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Cdl 800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322)

to request information or service.

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YOURGE!DISHWASHERWITHPERMATuF@INTERIOR

WARRANTY

Saveproof of originalpurchasedatesuch asyour sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT1sCOVERED

FLU ONE-YEARWARRANTY Foroneyearfromdate oforiginal

purchase,wewill provide,freeof charge,partsandservicelaborin yourhometo repairor replaceany partd the dishwasherthatfails becauseof a manufacturingdefect.

FULL

TEIN-YEARWARRANTY

Fortenyearsfrom dateoforiginal purchase,wewill provide,free of charge,partsandservicelaborin yourhometo repairor replacethe Penna7W’ W7 or door linerif it

failsto containwaterbecauseof

a manufacturingdefectsuchas cracking,chipping,peeling or rusting.

LMTH3 SHXM4D-M%W?

WARRANTY

Forthe secondyearfromdateof originalpurchase,wewillprovide, freeofcharge,replacementpartsfor

anypart of the WaterDistribution System(asillustratedbelow)that

failsbecauseof a manufacturing defect.Associatedinletanddrain plumbingpartsarenotcoveredby

thiswarranty.You

payforthe

servicetripto your

homeand

servicelaborcharges,

ion Iy

Water Distribution System

Thiswarranty is extendedto theoriginalpurchaserandany succeedingownerfor products purchasedforordinaryhomeusein the 48 mainlandstates,Hawaiiand Washington,D,C,InAlaskathe warrantyisthesameexceptthat it is L!MITEDbecauseyou mustpayto shipthe product to the serviceshop orfor the servicetechnician’stravel coststo yourhome.

/411warrantyservicewill be providedby our FactoryService Centersor byourauthorized CustomerCare@servicersduring normalworking hours,

LookintheWhite orYellowPages of yourtelephonedirectoy for GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY, GENERALELECTRICFACTORY SERVICE,GENERALELECTRICHOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor GENERALELECTRICCUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE.

WHATIs NOT COVERED

* Setvicetripsto your hometo teach you howto usethe product.

Readyour Useand Care material.

Ifyouthenhaveanyquestions aboutoperatingtheproduct,please contactyour dealeror

our

ConsumerAffairsofficeatthe addressbelow,orcall,toll free:

GE AnswerCenter’]

800.626.2000 consumer informationservice

~Improperinstallation.

Ifyou havean installationproblem, contactyourdealeror installer.You are responsiblefor providing

adequateelectrical,plumbing,and other connecting facilities.

~Replacementof housefuses or

resettingofcircuit breakers.

QCleaningor servicing of air gap devicein drain line.

@Failureof the productif it is used for otherthan its intendedpurpose or usedcommercially.

~Damageto productcaused by accident,fire,floodsoracts of God.

WARRANTORISA/OTRESPONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential darnages, 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.

Wa~~a~~O~:

General Electric Company

if further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer

Affairs,GEA~@i2m3es,Lcmkwilk,KY40225