GE GSD1205, GSD1235 User Manual

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A notetoconsumer—

We’d like to thank you and congratulate you for making the wise decision in purchasing your dishwasher. This User Guide is designed to be kept near your dishwasher at all times for quick and easy reference. Features

may vary on some dishwasher models. Please read the following tips to insure your dishwasher is operating at its best performance.

We care about you and your appliance and we want your dishwasher to do itsjob for you.

● HOT WATER—Your dishwasher

needs hot water for best results. Water entering the dishwasher should be at least 120°F.but your dishwasher

performs BETTER with HIGHER water temperatures not to exceed 150°F.

QWATER~RDNESS-The hardness

of thewater playsan importantpart in how wellyour dishwashercleans.In

areaswherewater is very hard (12 grains ormore), it maybe necessaryto install a water softener.If you do not know the hardnessof your watersupply, contact yourlocalwater department.

● DETERGENTMnly usedetergents

labeledfor use in automaticdishwashers,

A Neveruse laundrydetergentsor liquidsoaps..that willcause oversudsing and leaks.The amountof detergentyou usedependson the waterhardnessand the amountof soil on your dishes.In most

cases,detergentamountsshouldbe increasedfor hard waterand heavy soil.

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800.626.2000 M hours a day, 7 days a week.

Savetimeand money. Beforeyou requestservice...

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

Beforeusingyour dishwasher,

readthis guidecarefully.

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

Ifyou receiveda

I damageddishwasher...

Immediatelycontactthe dealer(or builder) that sold you the dishwasher.

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MNSE AGENT—should alwaysbe used: — to reduce water spotting. — to improve drying. Always check and refill the rinse agent when necessary.

● FOR BEST RESULTS—The cycles

and the options you choose have an effect on the results you get. The

following are examples. (Please, see the Operating Instructions, Tips for more information.)

“TEMP BOOST OPTION—

— use with heavily soiled loads. — extends cycle to heat water for best

washing and drying.

● POTS PANS CYCLE—

— use with dried or baked-on

soiled loads.

heavily

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— be sureto use a rinse agent.

Writedownthe model

andserialnumbers.

You’llfind themon a labelfastenedto the tubwalljust insidethedishwasherdoor.

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.

We’11be there...

No matter what major appliance you buy from us, you

always get more than a quality product. You receive the added assurance that, should you ever need our help, we’11 be there.

We ask that you please be sure to read all the Important Safety Instructions before operating your new appliance

to insure your safety.

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WORTANT SAmH mSTRUC~ONS

Read@ instictionsbefamwingttis appliance.

WAMNG—When usingthis

appliance,alwaysexercisebasic

● Usethisapplianceonlyforitsintended

safe~precautions,includingthe following:

purpose,asyouwillfind describedinthis UseandCareGuide.

● Thisdishwashermustbeproperly

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receiveanInstallationInstructionssheetwithyour dishwasher,youcanobtainonebycalling,toll free,theGEAnswerCenter?8~.626.20W.

—Thisappliancemustbeconnectedtoa grounded

metal,permanentwiringsystem;oran equipment-groundingconductormustberun

withthecircuitconductorsandconnectedto theequipment-groundingterminalorleadof

theappliance.

—Connecttoaproperlyrated,protectedandsized

power-supplycircuittoavoidelectricaloverload.

.= flammablevaporsandliquids

installedandlocatedinaccordance beforeitisused.Ifyoudidnot

● Donotstoreorusecombustible

materials,gasolineorother

inthevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.

● Useonlypowderorliquid detergentsorwetting

agentsrecommendedforusein a dishwasher.

QDonotwashplasticitemsunlessmarked

“dishwashersafe”ortheequivalent.Forplastic itemsnotsomarked,checkthemanufacturer’s recommendations.

● Loadlightplasticitemssotheywillnot

becomedislodgedanddroptothebottomof thedishwasher—theymightcomeintocontact withtheheatingelementandbedamaged.

Tominimize the possibility of injury.

* Whenloadingitemstobewashed:

A.Locatesharpitemssothattheyarenotlikely

todamagethedoorseal,and

B.Loadsharpkniveswiththehandlesupto

reducetheriskofcut-typeinjuries.

● Donottamperwithcontrols.

● Donottouchtheheatingelementduringor

immediatelyafteruse.

● Donotoperateyourdishwasherunlessallenclosure

panelsareproperlyinplace.

● Donotabuse,siton,orstandonthedoorordish

rackofthedishwasher.

● Closesupervisionisnecessaryifthisappliance

isusedbyornearchildren.Donotallowchildren toplayinside,onorwiththisapplianceorany discardedappIiance.Disposeofdiscarded

appliancesandshippingorpackingmaterial properly.Beforediscardinga dishwasher,remove thedoorofthewashingcompartment.

● Keepdl washingdetergentsandwettingagents

outofthereachofchildren,preferablyinalocked cabinet.Observeallwarningsoncontainerlabels toavoidpersonalinjury.

● Tominimizethepossibilityof

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b~foreattemptinganymaintenance.NOTE: Turningthecontroldialtothe0~ position doesnotdisconnecttheappliancefromtie powersupply.Werecommendhavingaqualified technicianserviceyourappliance.

● Donotattempttorepairorreplaceanypart

electricshock,disconnectthis appliancefromthepowersupply

ofyourdishwasherunlessitisspecifically recommendedinthisguide.

shouldbereferredtoaqualifiedtechnician.

WARNING—HYDROGENGAS

isproducedbythechemicalaction

waterpipesifhotwaterhasnotbeenusedfora periodoftwoweeksorlonger.~DROGEN GAS ISEXPLOSIVE.Topreventthepossibilityof damageorinjury,ifyouhavenotusedhotwater fortwoweeksormore,ormovedintoa residence inwhichthehotwatersystemmaynothavebeen usedforsometime,tumonallhotwaterfaucets andallowthemtorunforseveralminutesbefore usinganyelectricalappliancewhichisconnected tothehotwatersystem.Thiswillallowany hydrogengastoescape.Also,sincethegasis flammable,donotsmokeor useanopenflame orapplianceduringthisprocess.

withinyourwaterheater.Itcan accumulateinthewaterheaterandor

Allotherservicing

SAVETHESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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HOWTOOPERATEYOURDISHWASHER

Yourdishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on loads with normal and heavy soils. Youmay find that many of your dishes have lighter soils than normal; if this is the case you can save water and energy by selecting a cycle other than NORMAL WASH.

NOTE: The lights over the Cycle and Energy Option pads come ON to indicate the cycle/option that has been selected. Press pad firmly until the light comes on. These Cycle and Energy Option Indicator lights remain on while the door is latched.

The CYCLE ON light will come on when the dishwasher is in a Start Delay, Wash or Dry cycle. The light will go out when all cycles are complete.

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

step 1.Loadyour dishwasher. (SeeLoadingsection.)

step 2. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at the OFF position and the CYCLE ON light is off, indicating all cycles are complete. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. (See Detergent Guide.) Use a rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.

(See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)

step 3. Latch the door.

CYCLES ENERW OPTIONS

Featuresand appeuratlcemay ~a~, ,rlightly.

● HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on for

fast drying. When selected, the cycle time will be extended for 32 minutes.

● ENERGY SAVER—Shutsoff the heating unit,

thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally.It takes longer but saves energy. Youcan open the door after the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for overnight drying.

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POT- NORMAL ELICAWWATER TEMP HEAmD ENERGY

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step 4. Select desired wash cycle.

● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans

and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal cycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.

● NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday

dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

● WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils. This

cycle uses less water than the other cycles.

● DELICATE WASH—For lightly soiled china

and crystal.

step s. Select the desired Energy Options.

● TEMP BOOST—Use this option for

best performance with heavily-soiled dishes. When selected, the wash cycle is extended while the dishwasher heats the water for the best washing and drying. (See Cycle Selection Chart.)

Step6. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START

or to the desired START DELAY time.

● Turning the dial to START will begin the cycle

immediately.To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any farther than is necessary 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.

● The START DELAY will allow you to delay the

start time of your dishwasher automatically for up to 6 hours. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to the desired time. The CYCLE ON light will come on.

DialCycles

The SHORT WASH cycle allows you to quickly wash loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly of glasses. Start Delay cannot be used with this cycle.

a. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any

Energy Option if desired.

b. Be sure the door is unlatched.

c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

SHORT WASH.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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DialCycles(continued)

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The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later.

Do not use detergent.

a. Mke sureENERGY SAVER is selected. b. Be sure the door is unlatched. c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

RINSE & HOLD.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

The PLATE WA~ER cycleis for warmingclean dishesand servingplatesfor the servingof hot foods. The cyclewill t~e approximately32 minutesif selected.

a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select HEATED DRY. c. Be sure the door is unlatched. d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

PLATE WA~ER.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

CycleSelectionChart

WaterUse Time

WashCycles (approx.) POTSCRUBBER 10.6 72 NORMALWASH 9.1 WATERSAVER 6.4 DELICATEWASH 8.1 SHORTWASH RINSE& HOLD 3.0 12

*Unextendedtimes.Thesecycletimeswill k increasedapproximately21 mmutesd ‘IEMP BUOS 1optlmrISselected.

D~ingOptions:

HEATEDDRY.Availableon all wash cyclesexceptRINSE& HOLD.Add32minutes to washcycletime. ENERGYSAVER.Dryingheateris turnedoff. Dishesdry naturally.

Gatlons Minutes

WashCycle

(approx.)

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7.4 43*

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GoodDishwashingStirk with HOTWater

Toget dishesclean and dry,you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the enteringwater must beat least 120°F,To prevent dish damage, inlet water shodd not exceed 150°F.

Howto Test WaterTemperature

Check your water temperaturewith 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 continuouslyinto the glass until the temperature stopsrising. If the water temperature is below 120°F.,adjustyour water heater.

How to Use a RinseAgent

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

For best dishwashing performance, use of a rinse agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Yourdishwasher uses the liquid form.

lIOWto fill the rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap. Add liquid rinse agent until itjust reaches the

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bottom of lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace cap. The dispenser automatically releases rinse agent into final rinse water.

Youmay check to see if you need to add rinse agent by removing the fill cap and looking into the container. You may also check the rinse agent, on some models, by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center area remains clear add

rinse agent.

Helpfulhints: If outsidetemperaturesare unusually low,or if your water travels a long distancefrom water heaterto dishwasher,you may need to set your water heater’sthermostatup. 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 untilthe water is hot. Then startthe dishwasher.If you’verecently donelaundry or run hot water for showers,giveyour water heater time to recover before operatingthe dishwasher.

To improve washabilityif the water is less than

120°F.and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longercycle or the TEMP BOOST option and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

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

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”) Corporate Centre 1 55 Federal Road P.O.Box 1991 Danbury, CT 06813-1991

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Howto ChooseandUse the Right Detergent

Useonly powderor liquiddetergentspecifically madefor usein dishwashers.Othertypeswillcause oversudsing.

How much detergentshouldyou use? Thatdepends.

Isyour water “hard” or “soft”? Withhard water,you needextradetergentto getdishesclean.With soft water, you need lessdetergent.

Yourwaterdepartmentcan tellyou how hard your wateris. So canyour county extensionagentor your

area’swatersoftenercompany.Justcall and ask them

howmany “grains” of hardnessthere are in your water. Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwaternotonlywastes

money,itcan be harmful.Itcan causea permanent

Detergent Dispensers

cloudinessofglassware,called “etching.”

An outside

layerof glassis etchedaway!Of course,thistakessome time,But whytakea chancewhen it’seasy to find out the hardnessofyourwater.

Keepyour detergentfreshand dry, Underthe sink isn’ta goodplace to storedetergentbecause there is toomuch moisture.Don’tputpowderdetergentinto thedispenser untilyou’reready to wash dishes,either. (Itwon’tbe freshOR dry.)

Ifyour powder detergentgets old or lumpy,throwit

away.Old detergentoften won’tdissolve.If you use a

liquiddishwasherdetergent, these precautionsare not necessarybecauseliquiddetergents don’t “lump” as they age or come in contact with moisture.

You’llfind two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because

Closethe rrraincup,

NOTE:Toopendetergentcupafter it has

beenclosed,unlatch~hedoorand rotatethe

CycleIndicatorDialafull turnto the OFF position.Whentheclosedcupcontains soapit isbest thatthedoorbe in apartially ~lo~etightjY openpositionbeforerotatingtheCycle IndicatorDial,Thiswillhelp reducetheamountof detergentand rinse aid agentspillageinto the tub.

DetergentUsageGuide(powderor liquid)

SO~ WATER(O-3grainshardness) MEDIUMWATER(3-7grains) CYCLES MainCup POTSCRUBBER

NORMALWASH WATERSAVER HalfFull

DELICATEWASH SHORTWASH

RINSE&HOLD

*12

grainsandupis extremelyhardwater.Awatersoftenerisrecommended,Withoutit, lime

canbuild up in thewatervalve.Thewatervalvemaystickwhileopenandcauseflooding.

HalfFull

Use

OpenCup MainCup

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None

nodetergent

Completely Full

HalfFull

Usenodetergent

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OpenCup

None

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HARDWATER(7-12grains*)

Main

Cup$ OpenCup+

Completely Full Full

Completely

Full

Usenodetergent

$FilledMainCupholds3 tablespoons;

filledOpenCupholds2tablespoons.

~ Completely

None

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. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and other hard solids. Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease.

NOTE: You may also want to consider removing foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegw, lemon

juice and other foods that can cause discoloration of

stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long

period of time. 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 need extra preparation.

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HOWTOLOADYOURDIS~AS~R

NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays in front right corner

of lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle.

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The upper rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also the place for dishwasher-safe ~lastics. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

The upper rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down. When loading dishwasher safe plastics make sure each plastic item is secured over two fingers. This will insure good washing results.

The cup shelves (number may vary) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility.Load the bottom row first, then fold down the shelf and load the top row.

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The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go in the lower rack along the edge. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back. For best washing results, all items should be positioned with the soiled side facing the

center of rack.

Don’tletany itemextend

throughbottom.

Keep center area clear in the lower rack.

The wash tower rises through the center of the lower 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 uot or dish handle extend-through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and ~ause poor washing results.

Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.

Be sure handles do not touch upper rack. For best washing results be sure not to load large plates and cookware between silverware basket and the center of the rack.

To increasethe flexibilityof the lower rack, the flexible silverwarebasketmay be split.Grasp the silverware basketat oppositecornersand slide apart.The silverware basketsectionsshouldbe placed in the lower rack by

hangingthem on the top hoop. Don’tplace the silverwarebasket in the frontright corner

becausethe detergentcould pour into it and damage silverware.

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-T YOUCANUSUALLYWASHSAFELY ~ YOURDISWASHER

Usuatly

Material

Safe

Aluminum

Chinti

YEs

stoneware

Crystal YES

Non-dishwashe items—such aselectronic aircleaner filters,furnace filters,paint brushes,etc.

Glass Ym kon Pewter Plastics

Stainlesssteel

Sterlingsilver and silverplate

Non-stick

coatings Tin Wood

NO Ironwillrust. NO

YES Ifit doesn’tsavDISHWASHERSA~, test oneniecein

YES Rinseif notwashingimmediately.Saltyor acidicfoods

YES Don’tputinsamesilverware

YES

NO NO Woodcanwarp,crackor lose

Exceptions(notsafe) S5mQ

coloredanodized

aluminumcanfade. Antique,metal-trimmed,

hand-painted5r over-the-glaze patternsfade.Goldleaf wil~discolor.

Antique,metal-timmedor hand-paintedpatternsfade. GoIdIeafwiIldiscolor.

Pewtertarnishes.

bmketwithstainlesssteel. Contactbetweenmetalscan damagesilver.

Don’twashcopperutensilsin thesameload.Silvermaygeta brownfilm.

Adhesiveusedtoattachsome hollow-handleknivescanloosen.

Tincanrust.

itsfinishwithanytypeof washing.

SpecialInstructions Somedarkeningorspottingpossible.

scrmrhtgwithsoap-fdled$@elWWIpads. Hindoubt,checkwithmematmfaeturer.Ortestwash

one piecedailyforat leasta month.Comparewiththe restofthe set.

Loadsecurelytopreventmovement.Checkyour manufacturer’sinstructionsforyourcrystal.

Donotwashindishwasher.Damagetodishwasher and discolorationor stainingofdishwashermayresult.

toprackb~foredishwashinganentireset. -

the

canstainif left on. Rinseif notwashingimmediately.Saltyor acidicfoodscan

stainif Iefton.Drydetergentcancausediff~cult-to-remove blackspots.Placeinbacksectionofsilverwarebasketto avoidexposuretodetergentfromthedetergentcup.

Afterwashing,wipethenon-stickcoatingareawith

vegetableoil to keepit fromlosingitsnon-stickquality.

Removeby

Forgeta dish?Here’swhenyou 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 add a forgotten dish:

1. fish 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 to the far right. When the door is locked, washing will continue.

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CA~ Am CLEAN~G

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USERMAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONS

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 Service and

Parts Centers.

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.

NotUsingYourDishwasher in Winter?ProtectAgainstFreezing.

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:

● Cut off electrical power to the

dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker,

● Turn off the water supply.

● Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water valve.

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● 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.

● Remove the plastic pump cover

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

Built-inDishwashersOftenUse anAir Gap. KeepIt Clean.

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

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

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 clean.

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

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HOWTOC~NGE COLORPANELS

If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your new colors by flipping them over. You may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice.

Howto Changethe DoorPanel:

1. Take out trim screws on either side of the

dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.

2. Slide the door panel out.

(Careful—edges may be sharp.)

3. Turn the door panel around and put the color you

want in front.

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

Howto Changethe LowerPanel:

1. Remove the bottom panel attachment screws.

2. On models without top mounting screws, remove

the entire access assembly by ro~atingthe bottom out and lifting it up and over the retaining tabs.

3.On models with top mounting screws, remove

Top

Trim

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tie screws.

4. Take out the top trim screws and remove the

top trim.

5. Slide the color panel(s) up and out and put the color you want in front.

6. Replace the top trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire access assembly by reversing

the steps.

NOTE: Do not operate dishwasherwhilechanging panelsor whenloweraccess panelisremoved.

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Bottom Panel Attachment Screws

Adding1/4”WoodInserts

Color insert panels for both the door and the lower panel can be replaced by 1/4”thick wood inserts to match your kitchen cabinets. Get them from your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.

Dimensions for 1/4”wood inserts:

Door Panel: 19fi” H x

Lower Panel: 3’X# H x 23%flW.

23%6” W.

ColorPanels

If you haveredecoratedand the colorpanelsin yourdishwasher do not blend witi your new color schemeyou may order an additional colorpanel.

Specifythe colorpanel number whenordering:

GPF24 White/Almond GPF26 Harves~lack GPF27 BlacWhite

OrderingInformation

Color Panels are available for $5.00 (shipping and handling). Make check payable to General

Electric Co. Order a color panelfrom: Dri-ViewManufacturing

4706 AllmondAve. Louisville,KY 40209

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Q~STIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

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PROBLEM

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE

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 tie 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 evevthing is secured in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See How to TestWaterTemperaturesection.) Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into

the bottom rack. Make sure the Cycle On light is off, indicating the dry cycle (if selected) is complete. Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading. Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’snot empty.

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F.(To test, see How to Test WaterTemperature section.) Try to use the Temp Boost option.

Waterpressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section.) Improper rack loading. (See Loading section.)

Chooseanother cycle to give you longer washing time.

DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR

BROWN FILM

CYCLE AND OPTION INDICATOR LIGHTS STAYON W~N CYCLE IS COMPLETED

Watermay not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking detergentcup.

me dispenser cover may not be opening or maybe blocked by improperly loaded items.If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on ~etergent.If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

Detergentmay be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away. me detergent may not be working wel~.Try another brand.

~ycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position and Cycle On light must be off for ;up lid to close and latch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your iishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not advance by itself.

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2cup 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.

Yeliowfilm on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

This is normal. Unlatch the door to turn off the Cycle and Energy Option Indicator lights. NOTE: The Cycle On light will stay on until all cycles are complete. Wait until this

light goes off to unlatch the door or a cycle will be interrupted.

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T~ PROBLEMSOL~R

(continued)

PROBLEM

S~TS AND

~MNG

GLASSESAND ~ATWARE

/ POSSIBLE CAUSE

Spotting can *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.

● kproper Ioading. (See Loading section.)

● Oldordamppowder 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 tittle 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 afimetal utensils from the dishwasher,

2.DOnotadddetergent.

3.Select

4. Start the dishwasher and ~low 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.

tinegarrhsedoesn’twork:Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric

&id crystis instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals, If

doesn’t,caIl

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

becausedbydl these things:

POTSCRUBBER cycle.

yours

GE Factory Service.)

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

CHIPPING OF C~A

If vinegaror citricacidcrystalrinsedoesn’twork,thecloudinessis “etching.” Thefilmcannotberemoved.

It cm beprevented:Uselessdetergentif youhavesoftwater.Washglasswarein

theshortestcyclethatwi~getthemclean. Watertemperatureenteringdishwasherexceeds150°F.

Rough

are secure and can’tjar 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.

Alwavs use the top rack for delicate items.

handing can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china

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PROBLEM

EL~CKORGRAY M~KS ONDISHES

SMALLAMOU~ OF

WATERST~~G IN THE BO~UM OF THE TUB

WATERWON’T PUMP

OUTOFT~ TUB

S~S IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER LEAKS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Mwmimwtrtutensils often wih a mild abrasive cleanser.

leavemarkswhentheytib ag&rtst@sh&s.Removemarks

Wateraroundtheoutletonthetubbottomatthebackofthetubisttormd,It is clean

w~ter.It’sthereto

If theentirebottomofthetub haswater, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air

gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaaing section.)

Checkthekitchensink.Is it draiting well?Youmayneeda plumber. If dishwasherdrainsintodisposer,rundisposerto clear.Be suredisposeris not

clogged. Sudsingdetergentsarenotmeantfor dishwashers.USEONLYAUTOMATIC

DISHWASHERDETERGENTSTOAVOIDSUDSING.

To remove sudsfromthe tub:Open thedishwasher,Let sudsevaporate.Add

1gallon of coldwaterto thetub.Closeandlatchthedishwasher.Pumpoutwater

by slowlyturningthecontroldialunti~a drainperiodis reached.

Repeatif necessary. Sudscancauseunitto overflow.That’swhyit’sso importantto usea detergentthat’s

designedforautomaticdishwashers,

keep thewatersed lubricated.

Spillingtherinseagentcancausefoamduringwashing.Thiscanleadto ovetiowing. Wipeup accidenti spillof rinseagentwitha dampcloth,

MOTOR HUMS

STAINING OF

TUB INTEWOR

SOUNDSYOU WKL HEAR

VAPOR AT THE VENT

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Dishwasherhas notbeenused ona re~ar basis,

you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.

This will help keep the sed moist, and the garbage disposer clear. Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) &at will discolor the tub

interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant,

You’llhear occasional clicking sounds. These are norrmd.

● Softfood disposalshreddingaction.

@Drainvalve openingtopumpwaterout.

● Timercontrol as cycleprogresses.

*Detergentcupopening. Duringthedryingperiod:

“ Themotorstops. Watervaporcomesthroughthe vent by thedoorlatchduringdryingand when

wateris being pumpedout.

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NOTES

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NOTES

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~ YOU~ED SERVICE...

Toobtainservice,seethe ConsumerServicespagein the backof thisguide.

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, KY 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

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We’llBeThere

Withthepurchaseofyour newGEappliance,receivetheassurancethatifyou everneed

informationor assishncefromGE,we’llbe there.Allyouhavetodo iscall—toll-free!

GEAnswerCenter@

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center@ information senice is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be

answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

Center@ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

lwHomeRepairSewice

80ME$ARES(80M32-273~

AGE consumer sewice professional will provide expert repair sel~ice,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient

company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con~’enience

Our factory-trainedtechnicians knowyour appliance inside and out–so most

repairs can be handled injust one visit.

(7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. weekdays,9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays),

for you. Many GE Consumer Service

ForCustome~WithSpecialNeeds...

80~6262000

Upon request, GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may GE appliances, and a brochure to call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4?22) to request assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items,

free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

information or semice.

SemiteContracts

80M2&2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will stillbe there

after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warrantyis still in effect and you ’11receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,

you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

PartsandAccessories

Individuti q~fied toservicetheirow appliances

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

47,000parts..and all GE C,enuine Renewal Partsare fully warranted. VISA, NlasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenanceinstructionscontainedinthisboo~et coverproceduresintendedtobe performed byanyuser. O&er servicing generfly shodd be referred toqudfied

service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicingmaycauseunsafeoperation.

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YOUR GE DISHWASHERWITH

PERMATUF INTERIOR

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

needed to obtain service

under warranty.

WHATIS COVERED

FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY

Forone yearfrom date of original purchase,we will provide,free of charge,partsand servicelabor in your hometo repairor replaceany

pati of the

becauseof a manufacturing defect.

LIMITEDSECOND-YEARPARTS

WARRANTY

Forthe secondyearfrom date of

originalpurchase,we will provide, free of charge, replacementpartsfor

any part of thedishwasherthat fails

becauseof a manufacturingdefect. Youpayfor the servicetrip to your homeand servicelaborcharges.

dishwasherthat fails

WHATIS NOT COVERED

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR RACWLECTRONIC PARTS WARRANTY

Forfive yearsfrom date of original purchase,we will provide,free of

charge,replacementpartsfor any

● rackthat rustsbecauseof a

manufacturingdefect

or any part of

● e/*tronic contro/modulethat fails

becauseof a manufacturingdefect.

Youpay for the servicetrip to your homeand sewice laborcharges.

FULL TWENTY-YEARTUB~OOR LINER WARRANTY

Fortwenty yearsfrom date of original purchase,we will provide,free of charge,partsand sewice labor in your hometo repairor replace the

PermaTu~ or stain/essstee/ tub or door liner if it fails to containwater

becauseof a manufacturingdefect.

● Sewice trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Readyour Use and Care material.

Ifyou then haveany questions aboutoperatingthe product,please contactyour dealeror our ConsumerAffairsoffice atthe addressbelow,or call,toll free: GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000 consumer informationsewice

● Improper installation.

Ifyou havean installationproblem, contactyour dealeror installer.You are responsiblefor providing

***** **************************

This warrantyis extendedto the originalpurchaserandany succeedingownerfor products purchasedfor ordinaryhome use in the 48 mainlandstates, Hawaiiand Washington,D.C. InAlaskathe warrantyis the same exceptthat it is LIMITEDbecauseyou must pay to shipthe productto the serviceshop orfor the sewice technician’stravel coststo your home.

All warrantysewice will be

providedbyour Facto~ Service Centersor by ourauthorized CustomerCare@servicersduring normalworkinghours,

Shouldyour applianceneed service,duringwarrantyperiodor beyond,call800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

adequateelectrical,plumbing,and other connecting facilities.

● Replacementof housefuses or

resettingof circuit breakers.

● Cleaningor servicingof air gap

devicein drain line.

● Failureof the product if it is usedfor

otherthan its intendedpurpose or usedcommercially.

. Damageto productcaused by

accident,fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTORISNOTRESPONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.

Some statesdonotallowthe 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 va~ from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your localor 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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2-95 CG

Warrantor: General Electric Company

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Ptintedin Louisville, KY