GE GSD1435, GSD1425 Use And Care Manual

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Dishwasher

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Safe~

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

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

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

Cycle Selection

Chart....................................5

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

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

Drying Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Energy-Saving Tips ........................................2

Features

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Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operating Instructions .............................4, 5

Rinse Agent

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

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Care and Cleaning

Air Gap

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Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appliance Registration .....,...,..,....................2

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

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

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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 something

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 . . .

or-need more help, write (include- your phone number):

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this

guide.

It lists causes

—

.—

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances

of minor

ope;ating

problems that

Appliance Park

you can correct yourself.

Lofiisville,

KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language

Para

obtener

la version en

version of this book, call

espafiol

este

manual,

GE Answer Center”

name a

800.626.2000

GE Answer Center,”

consumer information service.

servicio de in formaci6n para el consumidor, telifono 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.

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.

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

ENERGY-SAVING

TWS

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

● If you don’t need your dishes right away,

allow

the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in dishes to dry naturally over

longer period such as

only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to

overnight.

rinse off heavy soils.

“

Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the

soil

from the load.

(See the Operating section.)

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WORTANT

SA~W

~STRUCTIONS

Read W

instmctions

before

mm tti apptiance.

●

WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for

iti

intended

purpose, as you

till

find described in this

Use and Care Guide.

●

This dishwasher must be properly

‘Q.,”:’ b

installed and located in accordance

~ +

. .

with the Installation Instructions

,+.

before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer

Center?

800.626.2000.

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the appliance,

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

●

Do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline 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 heating element and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of injury.

●

When loading items to be washed:

Locate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal, and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to

reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

Do not tamper with controls.

Do not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure

panels are properly in place.

●

Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher,

●

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance

is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

●

Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents

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

●

To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

b~fore

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.

WARN~G-HYDROGEN

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

an~or

water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using” any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open

flame

or appliance during this process.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 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

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 off, indicating

all

cycles are complete.

step 3.

Latch the door.

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.

● LIGHT WASH—For loads that have dishes with

light soils.

●

WATER SAVER—For

dishes with 1

ight

soils. This

cycle saves water by using

30Yo

less water than the

NORMAL WASH cycle.

step s.

Select the desired Energy Options.

“

WASH HEAT BOOSll—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. )

● HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on for

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

for 32

minutes.

I Ir

Cycles

Energy Opt;ons

)

[1--””--”

,.,

● 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 START

wil 1

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.

Dial Cycles

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.

St(lrt Delay

c(~tznot

he used with thiv

<ycle.

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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START ---------

SHORT WASH

START

DEUV

%. ●

(HRS) .

C~~LE

““”

”””””

””””e

●

—

OFF

PMTE

●

WARMER

IPRESS HEATED DRYI

=.—,

RINSE &

HOmPRE~”OPTIONSRESfll

Qu;et

Power

Dial

Cycles

(continued)

The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing

The PLATE WARMER cycle is for warming clean

partial loads which will be washed later.

dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot foods.

Do not use detergent.

The

cycle

will take-approximately 32 minutes if selected.

a. Make sure HEATED DRY is off.

a. Load

clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

b. Be sure the door is unlatched.

b. Select HEATED DRY on.

c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

c. Be sure the door is unlatched.

RINSE & HOLD.

d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

d. Press the OPTIONS RESET button. This

PLATE WARMER.

turns all Energy Options off.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Cycle Selection Chart

Wash Cycle

Water Use

Time

G*llons Minutes

Wash Cycles

(appl”ox.)

(approx.)

Cycle Sequence

POTSCRUBBER

10.6

mmmmmmm

NORMAL WASH

51*

mmmmmm

LIGHT WASH

7.9

51*

mmmmm

WATER SAVER

6.4

51*

mmmm

SHORT WASH

7.4

43*

mmmmm

RINSE

& HOLD

3.0

.Jrlcxtcndcd

tinles. These cycle

(itllcs

will be incretised

approxi[lltl[ely

2 I

]l]i!lutcs

W:ish He:I[ B()()st

nption is sclcc(cd

Drying

options:”

HEATED DRY

on. Available

or]

,111

W:IS

h cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 32 nlinutes to

w,,sh

cycle ti,llc.

HEATED DRY

otl”. Dryi[lg

heater is turned

off’,

Dishes dry naturally.

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Good

Dishwashing

Starts with HOT Water

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

and

drying,

the entering water must be at least

120°F.

To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

150°F.

How to Test Water Temperature

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat

Helpful hints:

If outside temperatures are unusually

thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest

low, or if your water travels a

long

distance from water

the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and

heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water

let the water run continuously into the glass until the

heater’s thermostat up.

you have not used hot water

temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is

for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn

below

120°F.,

adjust your water heater.

on the hot water faucet at the sink and

allow

it to run

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.

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

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended. Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.

Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser. Unscrew the

cap.

Add

liquid

rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom

lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace cap. The

..,,,,

dispenser automatically

,6,

releases rinse agent into final rinse water.

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

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.

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

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.

rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center area remains clear add rinse agent.

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How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent

Use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause

oversudsing.

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.

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.

Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes

money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent

cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An outside layer of glass 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 because there is

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.

Old detergent often 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 moisture.

Detergent Dispensers

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

because

some cycles use

two

washes.

Open

cup

See “Detergent Usage Guide

“below.

(Be sure the CYCLE INDICATOR DIAL is at OFF

p(~.~iti(m bgfi~re

adding detergent. Otherwise,

the detergent

(“up Wi!i

not

(lose

and

lat~’h pr(~perl?.)

“~-G

Cl(~se

the main cup.

NOTE:

T() open

detergent cup ajter it has

6W>

been

Ll(Jsed,

unlatch the

door”

and

r(~tute

the

Cycle Indicator Dial u full turn to the OFF

po~iticm.

When the

(:l(~sed

cup

c’(~ntains

Grasp handle, rotate and

soap it is best that the

door”

be in a purtiallY

close tightly

[~pen p(~siti(m

before

r(]tating the

Cycle

Indicator Dial.

Thi.~

will help reduce the amount

detergent

an(i

rinse aid agent spillage into the tub.

Detergent Usage Guide

(powder or liquid)

SO~

WATER (0-3

grains

hardness)

MEDIUM WATER (3-7 grains) HARD WATER (7- 12 grains*)

CYCLES

Main Cup Open Cup

Main

Cup

Open Cup

Main

Cup+

Open

Cup+

POTSCRUBBER Half Full

; Htilf Full

Completely;

Half

Fu[i

Cnrnpletely

~ Cnrnpletely

NORMAL WASH

Full

Full Full

LIGHT WASH Half Full

N(}nc

Half

~Ull

None

Completely

None

WATER

SAVER

Full

SHORT WASH RINSE & HOLD

Use

no detergent

Use

no detergent

Use

no detergent

] z

~rains ~nd

up IS

extrelnely hard w:lt~r.

water

snltcner

recmnmended.

Without it. I

ime

~Filled

Main Cup

holds 3 tablespoons:”

can

build up in the

wtiter vtilve.

The

wtiter vtilvc m~y s[ick while open ~nd cause flooding.

filled

Open Cup

holds

2 tablespoons.

How to Prepare the Dishes for Washing

If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re

NOTE: You

may

also want to consider removing

replacing

much older model, you

may

wonder

foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon

how much preparation your dishes need. Actually

juice and other

foods

that can cause discoloration of

very little, Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks

stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long

and

other hard solids. Remove excessive quantities

period of time.

of oil or grease.

The POTSCRUBBER

cycle

can wash heavily soiled

dishes

and

remove dried-on and baked-on

Soi]s

from

pots, pans and casseroles. Items with burned-on soils need extra preparation.

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HOW

LOAD YOUR

DISHWAS~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.

,,, - ,, ~. .

The upper rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.

The

u~~er

rack is

handv

for all kinds of odd shapes.

Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also the

ulace

for dishwasher-safe plastics. Make sure small

pla~tic

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.

SauceL~ans,

mixing

boils

and other items

shou~d

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.

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,

careful not to let a

~ortion

of an item such as a

pot

dish handle

extend’through

the bottom rack. This could

block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.

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Put flatware in the removable basket with handles

protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons.

so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. The

security

cell cover

hinged

in the handle

mav

The lower rack is best used

for

plates, saucers, and

cookware. Large items such

broiler pans

and

racks

should

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 the rack.

Precaution!

Take out

anything

that may fall or extend through the

bottom

of the basket.

lowered to

~ither

side to

se~ure

light-weight items from

the effects of the vigorous wash action.

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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

YOUR

DIS~ASHER

Usually

Material

Safe

Aluminum

Chinti

Stoneware

Crystal

Non-dishwasher! NO items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc.

Glass YES

kon

Pewter

Plastics

Stainless steel

Sterling

silver

and silver plate

YES

Non-stick

YES

coatings

Wood

Exceptions (not safe)

SpeCia*InStr”CtiOns

Some

colored

anodized

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by

ahtminum

can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash

hartd.painted

or over-the-glaze one

piece

daily for at least a month. Compare with the

patterns fade. Gold

Ieaf

rest of the set.

will discolor. Antique, metal-trimmed or Load securely to prevent movement. Check your

hand-painted patterns fade, manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal. Gold

leaf will

discolor.

not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher

and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

Iron will rust. Pewter tarnishes.

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 acidic foods can stain if left

on.

Don’t

put in same silverwm

basket

with stainless steel.

Cont&t

between metals can

damage silver.

~n’t

wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver may get a brown film.

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

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic foods can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove

black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to

avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

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

Tin

can rust.

Wood can warp, crack or lose its finish with any type of washing.

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

add

a forgotten dish:

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

2. Wait

a few seconds until the water calms. Then open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise from opened door.

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

4. Close the door and push the

latch

to the

far

right.

When the door is locked, washing will continue.

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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.

cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or

WR97X02 16) is available from GE Service and

sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

Parts Centers.

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish

The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should

wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it

ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.

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

Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.

gritty cleaners.

Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing.

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 1

ine

from the water valve.

Pump Cover Screws

● 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-in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.

An air gap is a plumbing device.

It protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain 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.

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

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

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HOW TO CHANGE COLOR

PA~LS

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.

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—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.

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

How to Change the Lower Panel:

Retaining

“L-

Bottom Panel Attachment Screws

1. Remove the bottom panel attachment screws.

2. On models without top mounting screws, remove the entire access assembly by lifting it up and over the retaining tabs.

3. On models with top mounting screws, remove the 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.

Adding 1/4” Wood Inserts

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:

19X”

H x

23ti,,”

Lower Panel: 3‘

R,”

H x

23%6”

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

Page 13

PROBLEM

DISHWASHER WON’T

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T

DRY

UNCLEAN

DIS~S

AND FLATWARE

DETERGENT LEFT

DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP

WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR

BROWN FILM

CYCLE AND OPTION

NDICATOR LIGHTS

STAY ON WHEN CYCLE IS COMPLETED

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

ratile.

Make sure everything is secured 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. 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’s

not

empty.

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least

120°F.

(To test, see How to Test

Water Temperature section.) Try to use the Wash Heat Boost option. Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower

than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section.) Improper rack loading. (See Loading section.)

Choose another cycle to give you longer washing time.

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

Did

must be in OFF position and Cycle On

light

must be off for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not advance by itself.

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

bleach and 3 cups warm water.

An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.

Yellow film on

sterfing

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

tiis

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

(c[~ntinued

page)

Page 14

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

SPOTS AND

FILMING ON

GLASSES AND FLATWARE

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

CHIPPING OF CHINA

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Spotting can be caused by all these things:

Extremely hard water. (See

How

to Choose and Use Detergent section. )

●

Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section. )

Overloading the dishwasher.

● Improper loading. (See Loading section.)

● Old or damp powder detergent.

●

Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use

Detergent section.)

●

Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)

●

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

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

To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:

Remove all 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.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500

ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of

the dishwasher.

6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work:

Repeat as above, except use

1/4

cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t, call GE Factory Service.)

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

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.

Page 15

PROBLEM

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER LEAKS

MOTOR HUMS

STAINING OF TUB INTERIOR

SOUNDS YOU WILL HEAR

VAPOR AT THE VENT

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 the back of the tub is normal. It is clean water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section.)

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

clogged.

Sudsing

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID

SUDSING.

To remove suds from the tub:

Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add

1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water

by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary.

Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s designed for automatic dishwashers.

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to

ovefiowing.

Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth. Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.

If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week. This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.

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 discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.

You’ll hear occasional clicking sounds. These are normal.

●

Soft food disposal shredding action.

●

Drain valve opening to pump water out.

●

Timer control as cycle progresses.

●

Detergent cup opening.

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.

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

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

PERMATUF

INTERIOR

here. Proof of original purchase date

WARRANTY

needed to obtain service

under warranty.

I I

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

charge,

patis and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

any

pati

the

dishwasher that

fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR PARTS

WARRANTY

For the second year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for

anypati

the

dishwasher that fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the

sewice trip to your

home and service labor charges.

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR RACK WARRANTY

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

patis for any

● rack that rusts because of a

manufacturing defect.

You pay for the

service trip to your

home and service labor charges. FULL TWENTY-YEAR

TUB~OOR

LINER WARRANTY For twenty years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge,

pads

and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

the

PermaTu~ tub

ordoor/iner

if it

failS to

contain water because of a

manufacturing defect.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for

ordina~

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

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory

Sewice

Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during

normal working hours. Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

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

●

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.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for

other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of

God

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some

states

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

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

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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