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Operating Instructions, Tips

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

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

Cycle Selection

Detergent Guide .............................................7

Dispenser Cups

Drying Options ...............................................4

Energy-Saving Tips
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Operating Instructions .............................4, 5

Rinse Agent

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

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

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.

If

You

don’t understand
or-need more help, write (include”
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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

800.626.2000
consumer information service.

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If you received
a damaged dishwasher...

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

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

Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this
of minor
you can correct yourself.

Para
espafiol

GE Answer

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para el consumidor,
telefono

guide.

It lists causes

ope;ating problems that

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manual,

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800.626.2000.

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label
fastened to the tub wall just
inside the dishwasher door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your dishwasher. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

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YOU NEED SERVICE...

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

We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are 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.

ENERGY-SAV~G

●

Operate dishwasher only when it’s full.

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

●

Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

will

of water that
(See

the Operating section.)

remove the soil from the

Let the

load.

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

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

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If you don ‘t need your dishes right away, allow the

dishes to dry naturally over a longer period such as
overnight.

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WARNING-When

appliance, always exercise basic

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this

purpose, as
Use

and Care Guide.

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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll

free,

the GE Answer

,—This appliance must be connected to a grounded

meti,

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.

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safety precautions, including the
following:

appliance only for its intended

you will find described in this

*This dishwasher must be properly

installed and located in accordance

. . .with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not

Centef1800.626.2000.

●

Do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and

using this

your

Iiqtids

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 heating element and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of

●

When loading items to be washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal, and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to

reduce the risk of cut-type

injuties.

i~ury.

s Do

not touch

immediately after use.

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Do not operate your dishwasher

panels are properly in

●

Do not

rack of the dishwasher.

●

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance

is used by or
to play inside, on or with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or packing material
properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove

the

door of the washing compartment.

●

Keep

all

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

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b~fore

attempting any maintenance.
Turning the control did to the 0~ position
does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
technician service your appliance.

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water pipes if hot water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer.
IS

EXPLOSIW.

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

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.

the

heating element during or

urdess

all enclosure

place.

abuse,

sit on, or stand on the door or dish

near

children. Do not allow children

washing detergents and wetting agents

*

To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply

NOTE:

We

recommend having a qualified

WARNING-H~ROGEN

is

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

H~ROGEN

To prevent the possibility of

them to run for several minutes before

GAS

GAS

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not tamper with controls.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum
performance on loads with normal and heavy soils.
You may 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
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.

Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)

step

2. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at

the

OFF position and the CYCLE ON light is

indicating

all

cycles are complete.

cycle.

off,

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SCRUBBER WASH

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Select the desired Energy Options.

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step

3. Latch the door.

step 4.

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POTS

Select desired wash cycle.

CRUBBER—For

items such as pots, pans

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

Everyday

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
Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

● WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils. This

cycle saves water by using
NORMAL WASH cycle.

● CHINA CRYSTAL—For lightly soiled china

crystal. The wash action is softened by pumping air

along

●

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will be washed later.

Delay und Heated Dry
thi.~ cycle.

dishes may be included. This cycle will

soils.

30Y0

less water than the

and

with the water to protect your delicate items.

D() not use

detergent.

Sturt

are not rec{)mmendedji)r

● WASH HEAT BOOST—Use the 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.)

. HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on

for fast drying. When selected, the cycle time
will be extended for 39 minutes.

●

HEATED DRY

off—Shuts

off the heating unit,

thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes

longer but saves energy. You can open the door after
the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.

OPTIONS RESET—Turns all Energy Options off.

step

6. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START

or to the desired START DELAY time.

●

Turning the dial to

immediately.

cycle,

be careful that you do not turn the dial any

START

wi}l

begin the cycle

To obtain the benefits of a complete

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

8

hours. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to the

desired time. The CYCLE ON light will come on.

4

Dial Cycles

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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.

Cycle Selection Chart

Wash

Cycle

Time

Minutes

68*

53**

53**

53**
45**

8

mmmmmmm

mmmBmm

mmmmmm

Wash Cycles

POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH

CHINA CRYSTAL

WATER SAVER

SHORT WASH

RINSk:

& HOLD

Water Use

Gallons

(approx.) (approx.)

10,6

9.1

7.5

6.4

7.4

3.2

The PLATE WARMER

cycle

is for warming
clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot
foods. The cycle will take approximately
if selected. Start Delay cannot be used with

39

minutes

thi.~ cycle.

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 WARMER.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Cycle Sequence

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Bmmmm

mm

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HEATED DRY

HEATED

times.

DRY

These cycle times will

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dry naturally.

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the entering water must be at least

Dishwashing

get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying,

Starts with HOT Water

120°F.

To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

How to Test Water Temperature

150°F.

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.

How to Use a Rinse Agent

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

For best
agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

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

How

Unscrew the cap.
Add liquid rinse agent
until it just reaches the

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

You may 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
rinse agent.

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to fill the rinse agent dispenser.

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Helpful hints:

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

To improve washability if the water is less than

120°F.

and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select
a longer cycle or the WASH HEAT BOOST option and
fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
approximately 4X ounces. This should last about
3 months.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse
agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the

dishwasher.

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

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET-DRY”)

Corporate Centre
55 Federal Road

P.O.

Box 1991

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

If outside temperatures are unusually

will

be cold. Turn

allow

it to run

Fill

as needed.

It

can keep your detergent from working.

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