GE GSD1150R Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Air

Crap

Appliance Registration

Dishwasher

Problem Solver

Rinse Agent

12-14

[;are and (;leaning (;hina, (;rystal, Sterling

(:onsurner (;ycle

Delay Start Detergent, Detergent

Dispenser Energy Saver

Energy-Saving Tips Features

Front Panel Loading

Model and Serial Numbers

Operating

(lycle Selection

Drying options 4,5 Soil

POTS{lRIJBBER (:ycle 4,5,7

Built-in Model

Setices

Features

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6, 7

8-10

4,5

15 11

Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 15

Warranty Back Cover

5 4

7 4

2 4

Water Temperature Winter Storage

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

GE Appliances

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Help us help you...

If you need service

Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you

operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly.

Keep

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

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:

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

Check the Problem Solver (pages

12 through 14). It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Para obtener la espafiol

name a GE Answer Center?

servicio para el te16fono

consumidor,

800.626.2000.

versi6n

este

manual,

informaci6n

Energy-saving tips

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions:

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write

all

the details—including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher.

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

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

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

● Always select the cycle that

uses least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load. See pages 4 and 5.

● Turn your water heater down to

120°F

and use the WASH HEAT BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no less than

120°F

(see page 6).

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this app~ance

WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including

the

following:

●

Use this

appliance

only for its intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide.

●

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

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.

●

Do not store or use

combustible materials,

gasotine

or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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

Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For

plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations,

●

Load light plastic items so they will not become dislodged and drop to

the

bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with the

Cdrod”

heating element and be damaged,

To minimize the possibility of injury.

●

Men

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

han~es

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 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 appliance or wy discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or

packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

Keep dl washing detergents and wetting agents out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet, Observe warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

up to

Cahod”

reduce

the

●

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this

apptiance

from the power supply 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 appliance

AwmGHYDmm

GAS

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater

andor

water pipes if hot water has not

ken

used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS

E~LOSIVE.

possibility of

To prevent the

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 dl hot water faucets

allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system.

~is

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

T~SE

INSTRUCTIONS

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How to operate your dishwasher

STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to instructions on pages 8-10.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the

detergent dispenser. Make sure

the

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

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half full. (See page 6.)

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 BOOST without HEATED DRY, select only the WASH HEAT BOOST option. (See Energy-saving tips on page 2).

STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option.

When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for 21 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying. The

entering water must be at least

120°F.

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

140°F.

To test water temperature,

see page 6.

STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and

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

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 all cycles): a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Push selected cycle button.

~ART

DRYING

,..”

●

RINSE6 HOW

WASHING

lUSEf&E%:OPTIONl

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to START.

d. Latch the door to start 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 all cycles): Note: START can be delayed

automatically for up to 6 hours. a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Push selected cycle button.

c.d.Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to desired delay time. Latch door to start timer. The

DELAY START

on and stay on

light

unt~

dishwasher

will come

starts. Dishwasher will start automatically at end of selected delay time.

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Cycle selection hinfi

It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8-10.

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’~oils.

Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

LIGHT WASH—For most loads of everyday dishes with light soils or soils that have not dried on. It saves hot water over the higher performance cycles, saving energy. This cycle requires the RINSE & HOLD button, as well as the dial, to be set at RINSE& HOLD.

What happens in each cycle

●

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.

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Delay

Start is not recommended for this cycle.

CHINA CRYSTAL is for lightly soiled china and crystal. The wash action is softened by pumping air along with the water to protect your delicate items. Pre-rinse

dishware before loading.

. 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.

Water Use Cycle Time

Wash Cycles

POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH LIGHT WASH CHINA/CRYSTAL RINSE & HOLD

Gallons

(approx.) (approx.)

11.6

9.9

8.8

4.7

*Unextended times. These

HEAT BOOST Option is

se(ected.

cycle

Wash

Minutes

r 60

“*

5{* 5]*

‘mmBmmBm

mBmmBBB

mmmBBB HBEBBB

Cycle Sequence

Emm

times will be increased approximately 21 minutes if WASH

Drying Options:

HEATED DRY. 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.

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Good

dishwashing stir~

with HOT water

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

140°F.

To prevent dish damage, inlet

water should not exceed

How to test water temperature:

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

140°F,

use the WATER HEAT BOOST 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

120°F

adjust your water

heater.

Helpful hinh: If outside

temperatures are unusually low,

or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water

faucet at the sink and allow it to run 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.

120°F

150°F.

and

How to use a

A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster, too.

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

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your dishwasher’s dispenser uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL line on the of the cap. Add the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the top of the FULL line. Replace the

cap. The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER

PRODUCTS, INC. (“JET DRY”) 55 Federal Rd.

P.O. Danbu~,

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds 4fi ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

dishwashing

Box 1991

CT. 06313-1991

tiD

Mnse

Agent

performance,

FULL

❑

How to choose and use detergent

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

Second, check the phosphate content.

hard-water materials from forming spots or 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 or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent with hard water.

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 and ask them how many “grains of hardness”

there are in your water.

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

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

Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware,

“etching.” An outside layer of is etched away! Of course, this takes some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to find out the hardness of your water.

Keep your detergent fresh and dry. 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 lumpy, throw it away.

wash well. 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 water.

oversudsing.

Phosphate helps prevent

film

on your dishes. If your

low (8.7~o

called

glass

won’t

Old

detergent often

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

~o,

because

some cycles use two washes.

AIN

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.)

GRASP HANDLE, ROTATE AND CLOSE TIGHTLY

Close the main cup. NOTE: To oven the

deterpent

cuv afier it has been closed, ;nlatch-the

door and rotate the Cycle Indicator Dial a full turn to the OFF position.

When the closed cup contains soap

it is best that the door be in a

partially open position before

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

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:

Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and other hard solids. It is

dso

best to remove hard-shelled vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy vegetables and crusts. Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease.

2. Remove large quantities of any food. Your dishwasher has a built-in soft food disposer that pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them away. It can handle small amounts of soft foods, but large amounts will be difficult to handle.

3. 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 for examples only. Other foods not mentioned may

dso

need to be removed from your dishes. You may

dso

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.

men ting

cycle,

the POTSCRUBBER

less preparation is required before loading. The POTSCRUBBER cycle can wash

heavily-soild dishes.

Items with burned-on and baked-on soils may not come clean. And the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

SO~

WATER

(O-3 grains hardness) CYCLES POTSCRUBBER

Main Cup

Half Full

Open Cup

Half Full

NORMAL WASH LIGHT WASH

Half Full None CHINA CRYSTAL

RINSE & HOLD Use

no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent

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

build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

MEDIUM WATER (3-7 grains)

Main Cup Open Cup Completely+ Half Full

Full Half

Full

None

HARD WATER (7-12 grains*)

Main

Cup$

Open

Completely+ Completely Full Full

Completely

None

Full

~Filled

Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

—.

Cup*

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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 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 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.

How to load the TOP

WCK

WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom 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. 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 element. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

Calrod(”

heating

— —-

Sauce pans, 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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How to load the TOP

WCK

Shelf Up

Fold the Place tall items-to the not blocked.

folding

shelf up for glasses and tall things.

o;tside-so the upper wash

;rm

How to load the BOTTOM

WCK

Shelf Down

The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and long utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first, then fold the shelf down.

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back.

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.

((ontinut’(1

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nf,.xt

p(lg,

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HOW to load the BOTTOM

WCK

(continued)

Pots, pans, casseroles, lids

mu,$t

be loaded in the bottom

Precaution!

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

salad

bowls, mixing bowls and

rack,

facing down.

and

Heavily soiled pots, pans in the bottom rack, racks along the edge. Shallow items may be angled

provided the lower side does not shield the surface inside from

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands. Mix knives, they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.

f;cing down. Prop broiler pans and

the

casseroles must be loaded

water.

forks and

soiled

spoons so

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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.

And what you can’t.

Material

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

coatings

Tin Wood

Usually

Safe

YES

NO NO

YES

NO NO

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized aluminum can fade.

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

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

Milk glass may yellow.

Iron will rust.

Pewter tarnishes.

Don’t put in same silverware basket

witb

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.

Tin can rust. Wood can warp, crack or lose

its finish with any type of washing.

over-the-g]aze

stainless steel.

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 rest of the set.

Load securely to prevent movement. Check your

manufacturer’s instructions

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

dishwashing an entire set.

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 exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with

vegetable oil to keep it from

month.

Compare with the

for

your crystal.

of silverware basket to avoid

losing

its non-stick quality.

Forget a

dish? Here’s when you can add it.

Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion of the cycle.

However, opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything at the beginning.

Here’s how to

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

add

a forgotten dish:

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 to the far right. When the door is locked, washing

will

continue.

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—

Questions?

-—-

PROBLEM

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE

Use

Ttis

Problem Solver

POSSIBLE CAUSE

A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See How To Test Water Temperature section.)

Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the bottom rack.

Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading. Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 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.

120°F.

(To test, see How To Test

DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

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.

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 cup lid to close and latch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator advance to OFF 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.

Dial

does not

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SPOTS AND

HLM~C

ON GLASSES AND

FLATWAM

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 Rinse Agent section.)

Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)

Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help reduce filming.

To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:

1. Remove

metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle.

Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will now

be in the main wash.

CLOUDINESS ON

GLASSWA~

CHIPPING OF CHINA

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,

cdl

GE Factory Service.)

Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home water softener.

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

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

Always use the top rack for delicate items.

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The

~oblem Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES

SMALL AMOUNT OF

WA~R STAND~G

IN THE OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP OUT

BO~OM

OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

Water

around the outlet on the tub bottom at

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.

dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not

clogged.

Sudsing DIS~ASHER

To remove suds from the tub:

of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning

Repeat if necessary.

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.

Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon

the

control

did

until a drain period is reached.

the

back of the tub is normal. It is clean

DISHWASHER LEAKS

MOTOR HUMS

Suds can cause unit to oveflow. 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 spill of rinse agent with

Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use your dishwasher often set it to

This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.

STAm~G

TUB

mTERIOR

Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is

discolord, change to detergent without any colorant.

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

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

a damp cloth.

fill

and pump out once every week.

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Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry

thoroughly.” Do not or

sharp

(~bjects on the panel.

can damage

Clean

the outside with a good

appliance polish wax. The outside

cabinet

scratch.

finish

S()

use no scouring

harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish (Cat.

No. WR97X0216)

available

from

Parts Mart.

The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should ever need

cleaning, use

powder. Scouring pads and harsh

cleaners

can

use abrasives

it.

is durable, but it

Wax

& Cleaner

GE Appliance

mild cleansing

mar the finish.

They

ctin

pads,

Built-in dishwashers often use an air gap. Keep it clean.

An air gap is a plumbing device.

prc)tec[s your

water backing up

clogs. The air gfip

the dishwasher.

even have

codes re(]u

AIR GAPS

If you have an least

t)nce

PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.

IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR

WARRANTY.

The air

With

nl(>st

dishwasher. then

chrome cover.

plastic cap and buildup of

cleaning easy.

Check the air

dishwasher isn’t draining well.

dishwasher against

into

not

And

c)ne. Not

i re air

al I pl u

g:ips.

“if;

~:,

air gtip, check

m{)nth.

IT IS NOT

gap

is easy to

types.

first

lift off the

Then unscrew the

check f(~r :Lny

grit.

toothpick” makes

gap any

it i f d drain

a part

yoLI may not

mhi ng

;:;:;:

‘,

clean.

turn

t~ff

the

time your

Not using your dishwasher in winter? Protect against freezing.

your

dishwasher is unheated place ask a service technician

● Cut

L)I.I’ electric pt)wcr to the

dishwasher.

circuit

● Turn

● Disconnect

brc~kcr.

[)tf the

from the

● Drain mater

water

Remove

W~tel” Sll[ll?]y.

the

from [he and water valve. c~i[ch the

●

Reconnect

water. )

the

the water valve.

●

Renlt)l’e the ptastic pump cover

[he

tub

bottom”

and use a

soak

water

PUMP COVER SCREWS

left

in an

during the

winter.

to:

fLIscs or

water

inlet 1 ine

valve,

inlet ]

(Use ii

w:iter

i n

pan to

tet

line

sp(>ngc to

[he rubber boot.

trip

ine

t[~

i n

Page 16

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 below the door. Each side of each panel is a different color. Or you

can

your own choice.

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

paint a

and

the trim on the panel

panel

with the color of

How to change the door panel:

1. Take out trim screws on either

side of the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.

2. Slide the door panel out.

(Careful+dges

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

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

How to change the

Remove panel attachment screws.

2. Remove the entire panel.

3. Take out screws and 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 panel, top trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire panel and attachment screws.

maybe sharp.)

lower panel:

A wood

panel trim kit

contains trim and instructions for adding decorative wood door panel and lower access panel no thicker than

V4°

to match kitchen cabinets. The kit is available at no extra cost. (Specify GPF 40.)

Order from:

GE Appliances

c/o

Dri-View

4706 Allmond Ave. Louisville. KY 40209

Manufacturing

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assurance

ever need information or assistance

from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

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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

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

COVERED

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

pati of

the

dishwasher that fails

any

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 service trip to your

home and service labor charges.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

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

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR

RAC~LECTRONIC

WARRANTY

PARTS

For five years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

pans

charge, replacement

●

rack

that rusts because of a

for any

manufacturing defect

or any

●

electronic control

module that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

You pay for the service trip to your

home and

FULL TWENTY-YEAR LINER WARRANTY

sewice labor charges.

TUB~OOR

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

failS to

contain water because of a

or door /iner

the

if it

manufacturing defect.

●

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing, and other connecting facilities.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

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

D.C.

Washington,

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized

Care”

Customer

servicers during

normal working hours. Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

●

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

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

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

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

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

rhis

book is printed on recycled paper.

Pan

No. 165 D3080P267

Pub

No.

49-5577

11-92 CG

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

va~

from state to state.

GSD115C

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