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GEAppliances
GSD2000series
GSD2200series
GSD2300series
GSD2600series
PartNo, 165D4700P203 Pub No 49-5877 2_JR
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Congratulations!
YouAre Now PartoftheGEFamily.
Welcome I_ file (;E l:mfily.
We're [)mud afoul qualit)
pro(hi( Is _111(1\_( alt •
(omnfittcd Io providing
dependable secdce. You'll
SCCit ill Ibis c_l_;}-10 llS_
Owner's Mtumal and }ou'll
h_ar it in file fliendly voices
ofou r ( ustomcr selxi(c
dep_lrlmcnl.
lk, sl o[ all, }ou'll experience
Ill(',,(' values 1,_1h [illlC you
[ise you r (li,;hw_lsh(q. Th_ll'S
illlpoll_lllt, be(:_ltlsc }_ )Ill"
new dishwasherxdll be part
Olyour l_lmily for Illally
_ears. And _ hope Vm will
[X' p_lrt O] otlrs 1_)17_1long
[iHle [0 (OlIle.
We fllank}ou fin-bu)ing
CE. We appwciaw }our
pmEhase, and hope you
will COIllillue I0 I-el} Oil IlS
whenc_er 7,ouneed qualily
appliances lot yore home.
Fill lltll and retlllll Ihe (_onsumer Produ( _
Ownership Registralion card thai is packed
with this plx)duck IIyou (annol find il,
please send in Ihe duplicate card primed ill
fl_e back (ffthis manual.
Write the modeland serial
nmnbershere.
#
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Youcan find them on the tub waft just
inside the dooc
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here.
Proof of the original purchase date is
needed to obtain service under the
2
warrant]z
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GE& You,
A ServicePartnership.
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service, However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself hTjust a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how
thisManual
Inside ?ou will find many
helplill hinls on how 1ouse and
mailll_lill }Olll dishwasher
properly.Jusl a lilde preventive
care (Ill }_ )Ill7 part C_ill saY(' }()tl _1
great deal ol Illlle and money
over Ihe lile ol yotll7 dish_zlsher.
ReviewtheSectionon
Troubleshootingtips
You'll []lld lllally allswers 1o
COlDIIIOll problems llel'(%
llyou review om charl o1
'1rlmbleshooling Tips first,
yOll may IlOI need Io (:all fbl
scrdce al all.
If YouNeedService
llyou do need sclx-ice, }_m (all
wlax knowing hdp is onl)a
phone call awa). A lisl o1 I_fllqi-ce
(:tlSIl)lllel" se£@.:e lll-ll)lb( 1_; is
ill(:hlded ill Ihe I)3£k se( fion.
Or )ou can alwa) s (:all the
(;1,:Answer Cenler:' al
8(}(1.62i'_.201)(t,24 hours a d_t),
7 d_/}sa week.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life,
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may beproduced in
a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGENGAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
[t Ihe hot \_atcr has 11o1 beell t/sed fl)r t\_o _eeks or i_l()l-_, prc_ Clll
Ihe possibilit} ol damage or iqjmy byturning on all hot \xaler
l{lllCets and allow Ihelll to FUll t(_1"scvela] illillutes. 1)o Ibis be[( )lc
llg]llg }]llv ele(tri( a] appliaIIC(: whi(h iS (ollnecled 1o Ihe hol watur
s}slem. 'lhis simple pro(edure will allow am buih-up hydrogen gas
io escape. Since Ille gas isflammable, do i1Ol smoke of u _,,2.all opell
flame or appliance dufi_g this process.
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Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual
PROPERINSTALLATION
ANDMAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly 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 receive one by calling us toll-free
at the GEAnswer Cente_ 800,626,2000.
)_ (]Olllle(l I_) _/glOl/nded
metxfl, permanent wiring
_slenl; Or l__lll all equip_llelll-
gl_)un(ling conducl_}r wilh
lhe (:il_ui[ ¢ondtl(:lors alld
Collne(:l I_)file e(]uiplllenl-
grounding _rminal or I_ad
olthe appliance.
)_ lnlplx)per (:Olllleclioll olflle
equipmenl_,rou nding
CoIIdlA( lor C_/[I I'UStl] I ill a risk
ol elet:lric shock. (heck widl
_lqu_llified ele( Iri( i_mor
St'l_i( c l-cprescllt_ltivc il }oil
m-cin doubtwhcther lilt,
_pplian(e is pmperb
grounded.
;_'_;Dispose ol discarded
appliances and shipping or
p_l(king mamfi_fl properly.
_o_;1)o not _tltt'lllpl I_) l('p_lir or
wplace may pa_ ol your
dishw_Jsher u nless ilis
specifically recommended in
Ihis manual. All {)l[lel
scl-_icing should be rllcrred
IOa qualilied Icchnician.
i_, I'o minimiz_ tile possibilit? of
ele(:n:ic shock, discom_ect
Ihis appli_m(e 1iota Ihe
power supply beli n-u
altelllpliilg allX lll_lillfeilallCe.
NOTE: I'urning the
dishwa,;h(T olfdoes IlOI
dis(:onllec[ Ihe applian(:e
liom die power supply. We
I't'COllllllCll(I having a
qualified lechnician set, ice
}_mr appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
DONOr..
Do riot latl]pet x_il]] ( ot]lrols+
DI) rio[ abuse, sit otl, Ol7 statld
oll Ihe doi)r or dish rack ol
the dishwash,:!r.
>o,Do not dis,. ard a dishwasher
wilhoul lit-st removing Ihe
doorol Ihe washing
coti/pat-Illletll.
}o_:Do hlO[ St 0 Ft" 017 USO
cotnbustible lllalcrials,
gasoline or other llammable
vapors and liquids in the
vi(:init 3 ol Ibis or all) olhel
appliance.
)_ I)o n,._lallow dfildren Io play
inside, on or with this
appliance or ally (li_al_](:d
appliance.
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WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
_ (se only pounder,robs or
liquid deiclgenis or _xciting
_lg('l 11S I eeollllll(-lld( (I ll)l"
US_" ill a (lishw_tsh_,l _llld
kccp Ihem Oulot th(, rt,a(h
Illchildren. Gas,.ade
Aul_mmti,. Dishwashing
I)etergem has been approved
tT)ruse in all (;E dishwash_rs.
}_ [ ,o(:ale shalTp ilenls so I]lal
lhe} are llot likel3to damage
lhe dool seal.
>>Ix_adsharp kniveswith Ihe
handles up IOreduce the risk
ot (:ut-typei]_juries.
!A;,1)0 11(11\_lsh plaslJe iWlllS
unless marked dishwasher
safeor the equiva]e]li, li_)17
plasii(i il_nis liot so marked,
cheek the nianulac/urel"s
i_conillielidallOl is.
}_ Noll-I)ishwal-e [lelliS: DO liO[
wa_l ilelliS such _ e]ectlonie
all-cleaner l]ltei s, ll]l-na_:e
tillers and paint bJxlshes in
your dishwashek I)amage lo
dishwashel7 all(] (lis( o101aiioli
or slaining el dishwash_q
may resuh
}_Do llot Ioueh the healing
elemenl during or
immediamly al)er use.
_;:_;Do not opel'ale }_)tll"
dishwasher tnfless all
enel()sure panels al_ pl_)per[y
in place.
_i_Close supe_xision is ne(essa_ 3
il Ibis appliance is used b} (tr
near ( hil(hTen.
_',:Ix)adlighl plaslie ilems so
Ihe) will not be( onie
dislo(lged and drop IOlilt:
botlOIll ()lille dish\xashel _-
IJley nlighl eoli]e inlo (]OliiilCI
wilh Ihe heating element and
be damaged.
Readand follow this
SafetyInformationcarefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthedishwashercontrolpanel
Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door,
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
GSD2000series models
_1)_START H_AWWASH
8P]]OI_ _O_AL WASH
GSD2200seriesmodels
_'fCLE_ I_NEP_y OPTIO,_S
GSD2300seriesmodels
GSD2600series models
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Controlo^..:__aULuuyS akes ,re Di lisat off osition
[] Cycles
POTS& PANS/ Forheavilysoileddishesorcookv,,arewith dried-onor baked-onsoils.
HEAVYWASH Everydaydishesmaybeincluded.Thiscyclewill not removeburned-onfoods.
NORMALWASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewith mediumsoils.
NOTE:Many disheshavelighter soil thannormal Choosingacycleother
than NORMAL WASHwill saveenergyandwater.
SHORTWASH Forquicklywashingloadsof everydaydisheswgh mediumsoilsthat havenot
RINSEONLY Fordnsingpartialloads thatwill bewashedlater.Donot usedetergent
PLATEWARMER Forwarming cleandishesandservingplates.Thiscyclewill take
HOTSTART Preheatswashwater to correcttemperature
driedon, suchas loadsconsistingmostlyof glasses
approximately31minutes
[] EnergyOptions
HITEMP Providesextra heatfor the best pelformance,it isusedbestwith
WASH heavily-soileddishes.
HEATEDDRY Tu[nsthedrying heateronfor fast drying.Thiscyclewill extendthetk_e
HEATEDDRY Shutsoff the tilling heatoptions Dishesairdry naturallyandenergyis saved.
ON to yourwash cycle.
OFF
]Start
Onsomemodels I,a_chth_ door aud slowlyturn Ih_.Dial lo Ih_.STARTposilion.
l)oll'l lurn il pasl th_ STARTDosidon,<wyou (ould a(:(:id_-nlallymissa rillse.
Onsome modols--Sl{x_ly IUI'II Dial t_ t]l(! (lt._,il:L.(l C)'( 1_" _ln(] ]_t[ch d()of I() Sl_l[.
1)o11'1 I[]111 h ])_lSl tilt' d0sircd w_l_]l c) (!]_', or you (i_[]1(_ _l(!_:i(]._lll_lll_ ¸ ini_;s _1rhlsc,
l h('l't" is _l lilll(! (]t'l_l)' I)(!1_ ('('n SI _lll :t iD _411(| _ _ll(_l Iill SO y_)u will llol IlL'_II ?I11}'
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Aboutthedial cycles.
Short Wash
l'or quickl? w_lsiling loads ol evcl) da} disllcs wilh
medium gills Ih_tlllave nol dried on.
[7] Select Ihe NORMALWASHc) de and any oplions.
['_-']P,e sure _he door isunlatched.
[_ Slowly mm Ihe Dial Io SHORTWASH.
r_i .alCil ihe door to St_llyl tile cycle.
Rinse Only
l'or rinsillg pmfial loads that will be washed l:ller. Do not
usedeNrgent.
_.]Make sure HEATEDDRYOEFis_t'lec_ed.
r_l{e sure lilt door is t]nlatciied.
[__] Slowly mm Ihc Dial Io RINSEONLt_
r-_[ ,_llCil file door _o st_lll file () cle.
ii!¸iiiiiii!:iiii!i ! ii!i!i! i¸iii!i!i iiii i !!iiii! i!ii!!! :i¸il¸ii!!i!iiii!!ii!
2 d_ 2 / _ < ¸¸¸¸7
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Plate Warmer
lot warming deau dishes and seJMng pla_es. This (ycle
. , )
flll,_ke,lppl_ xnndlel} 1minules.
[_]l ,Dad dean dishwa re IObe wal]lled.
['2-'] Select HEATEDDRY ON,
['_-'] l {e sure flu- door is unlat(hcd.
['_--']Slowly mrn die Dial Io PLATE WARMER.
r_l ,aldl file door to s_al_ tile (\ €le.
Hat Start
Ih'_'llL'3 IS w3sh w3t_'l" I0 (oFrL'cI lenlp_,r31ure.
[m_]lk" sure the do(n: is Ulflat(:he(I.
r_--_s]o_,Aymm ihe Dial io HOTSTART
[-_-ll./(h he(Dot ( s_17 hecy(lc
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Heavy,Normal and Short Wash
[_] P_" Silt'(! Ih( • door is ulllal( he(L
['_-] Slowly lul n the dial to the Qch, you _allt. l )on I
turn it paSl this position, oryou _ould ac_ i(l_qHally
11liss a linse.
F_ Selecl allx options.
[_]l ,aRh lhe door IOSlall I]1(! (v(J_.!.
CycleSequence
POTS&PANS 95gal 62rain Rinse Rinse Rinse MainWash Rinse Rinse Rinse
NORMALWASH 80gal 62rain
RINSE ONLY 39 gal 12 rain Rinse Rinse Rinse
Rinse Rinse MainWash Rinse Rinse Rinse
DryingOptions:
HEATEDDRYON_\vailable on all wash cyclesexcepl RINSEONLyIAdd
apprt _ximalcly 31 minulcs lo lhc (}_1_.
HEATEDDRYOFF_l)t_ing heater is mined oll Dislles d U namralb,.
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Usingthedishwasher.
ChecktheWaterTemperature
T]IU (qllClJllgW3l(q; HIUSt bt __11](_3Sl 120°}. 3lid 11o1 l]]ol'u Ih3n
150°1,. lbr ell_x tire cleaning and to prevenl dish damage. Che(k
file \x att, r I¢?nlpcr_Hl/rt' with a ( _llldy of 111_,3[ I]]€21111(i11le[ elT. 'lulll (tl1
IJW hol \%IR'I I_mt el 11€?_11_'sltilt' dishwasher, pla(c dlc [h_'l'lllolHc?l_'r
ill 3 g]3SS {hid ],2't IhC \%_ltUl i_lll COlllintlOtlSl} inIo Ihe glass llllli] tilt'
lemperalu rt' Slt)ps rising.
UseJet-Dry® RinseAgent
Jet-Dry _ rinse agunt rcmov(!s s[)()lS an(I [)revunts ne_ hhn I)ulld-up
Oll yo1317(li';hes, glasses, l l_lt'_X_11"C,(ookware _nld plastic
Fill the rinse agem dispen,;er
until il readies lhe 11ollo111el lip
inside tile opening. Replace OAF,.
To (he(:k iI rinse 3gellt is nee(led,
Fell IO_,,2!tile ca D _nl(I look lille the
dispenser.
A full dispenser should last about
one month.
i!ii!i!iiiii ili ii,iiiiii! !i ii ii i i i ! iii ;ii ;!iii! ii ii !ii i!ii! iiiii i ili!iJ i,i
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Ifrinseagent spills,wipe up the excess.
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ProperUseofDetergent
I. se only delergent specifi(all) made li)r use in dishwashel s. (?asc_de
Aulonlalic I)ishw_shing DeleJ\gent has been approx ed lbr use in all (;E
dishwasher s. Keep yore delelgent ti_csh and (hy. Don't pul powder
detelgent inlo the dispenser/intil yotl're ready to xxash dishes.
']h_ _llllOUlll el (letel_ellt to use (lepends oil wh_ ther }O[ll-W_ller is
harder seCt.\_ilh hard water, )ou need extra delelgenl. With sol_
w_ller, }Oil ileed less (letergenl.
l)rittl Cl yoHl- dishl s 3lid dishw_lsher by conla£1ing vollr w31er
dlpaH merit and asking how ha_l your waur is. "Iwelxe or more groins
is eXlYlqllely hard watel-. A \valer sol]eller is rCColDmellded. Witholl[
it, lime (an build up in file waler yak e, which could slick while open
all(] cause flooding. '1oo milCh deterg( nt wilh soil water CAllcause a
peDllallelll C]Olldil les.s el glas,,ware, called etching.
You'll lind two delergent dispensers on tile
inside door ()1 _)tll disllwasher. All wash c_les
re(luil_ de_rgenl ill the main cup. Wash cycles
wi_ll tw( ) washes _]] ab;o use file open cup. _len
using automali(: dishwashing (le_l_ll labs,
siln ply pl_e one tab ill Ihe main cup and close.
Be sure the l)ial is OFFbelore adding
detergent. ( )thenvise, die detergent cup _dll not
close 311(1131chproperly, Add (lewi}_elll, Ihell close tile lll_/ili tup.
NOTE:'lo open detclgenl (:up altcl it has
been (loscd, simply mrn fl_edetl rgent cup
handle (x)unler-clo( kwise until it releases.
A snapping sound may be hemzl.
ForgettoAddaDish?
k l(tl}2_ollell dish (:3111)(" 1/(1(10(1 31IV tilll(' I)el(lle Ihe Ill?liD _ 3sll.
!,;,_ ()lice the water c3hlls o )ell tile door Sle_llll ill,iV l-ise Otll ot t]le
...... dishwasher.
}_ Close lh,v(loolaudpush IhelalchIo lll,._lar lighl.
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Loadingthe dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results, fellow these loading guidelines. Features and
appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack
'lhe upper rack islot glasses,cups and saucers.
Cups and glasses lit best along Ihe sides. Ihis is
alsoa secure place lor dishwasher-sale plasfi(s.
'lhe upper ra_kisgood lkirall kinds ol odd-
shaped ulcnsils. Saucepans, nfixing bowlsall(I
olher ilems should be placed lit(edo_ n.
The Wash Tower
'Ihe wash tower 17Jsesthrough tile celIICF ol Ihe
lower rack (Ill ill lg Ihe wash alld l-Jll_e portions of
the wcle.
Also, be carclkll nol 1o let a
pOl'liOll oian ilelll Stl(h as a pot or
dish handle exmnd flmmgh Ihe
I)Oll,)lll ia{:k.This could block lhe
washallll 31KI Glu,;e poolwashillg
results.
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Oon'tletany
itemextend
Lower Rack
']h_' ]o_xcF Fa(k is [)eSl l/sed J()r plaws, saucers,
all(J co()k_Val_. | .aide il_lllS _uch as ])l_)i]el palls
and racks should go along tile sides, l.oad
platlers, pols and bowls along the sides, ill
COlllelS, OFin lhe ba{k. lhe _oiled side ol ilt2111S
should l_R:e lhe ( elllLq- ()1 Ihe rack.
Silverware Basket
Pul llatxvarc in tile removable baskel widl li)rk
alld knil_: handles up t_ pJx_teel your hands. Place
spoons in the basket with handles d(nvn. Mix
knives, torks all(] SpOOllS SO they doll't nest
ugether, l)istribute e_enly.Small plastic imms,
su(h aS illeaSulTi] lg SpOOlis alld lids h-(i111small
( olllainely;, should go in ihe bouolll olthe
silxel_vare I)askel with silxel_val-_ _()11 lOp.
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Caringfor the dishwasher.
Toclean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry
thereughl_z Toclean the exterior use a good appliance polish waz
Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any
part of tlTedishwasher,
Protect Against Freezing
the willler, _lsk _1 self'i( (• le( hni( i_111to:
_( _ttt off ele(:tli(:_ll po_ er to file (|i_,h_ _lsh( I:. ]_.(q_love
l[ _ore-(lish_ _lsher is Jell in an unhe_lted pl_l(e during
lusesol tnp (ntun I)_lk_t.
umF_ r _ew i_:_;inlel line hom dae w_ller\,_llve.
_ (1 Se _1[)_n] I0 (:_lt(:ll the \&_llf21-.)
_ Remove the [)I_IsIJC sump co_er in Ihe tul)
_: bottona _llÂ(I USe* _l SpOllgt" IO So_]k tl D W_IIL'I" in I]le
lq31 )b('l" boot.
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Does YourDishwasher Have an Air Gap?
bat:king up ira() it a draitl (:logs. 'l hc air g_q_is nol a
pari ()l Ihe (lish_,,ashc_-,h isnol ,.:(),.el-,_(II)y)ou_-
_at_mw. Not ;Illphtml)ing (:()des require air g_tps st)
)()13 lll_l) llOI h_l\( _()lit!.
Theak gapiseasytoclean.
'It]lll off tht" (lish_ ;l_her _tll(llilt ()11tht" (:hl:t)nle
_: k n_(rc_',Ih,_pill_;fi((a[) _lnd ( lenin wilh _1t()t)thpi(k.
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Aboutoptionalaccessories.
Youcan change the door and lower access panel appearance of your
dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories:
_>Color Panels
_:_1/4" Wood Panel TrimKit
_ 3/4" Trimless Panel Kit
These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA,MasterCard, or Discover
cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002.
Specify accessory number when ordering.
Descriptionsof OptionalAccessories
CoIorpaeele--Ru[_]_l(L'lllClll (lOOf p_l] l(_ls _t11(1 ]0_ m: _lC( ('SS p_l] l(_ls
arc a_ailablc in the 1611o_dngcoloFs:
!_>GPF3OOA(Almond)
_;_GPF3OOB(Black)
_ GPF3OOW(White)
Woodpaneltrim kit--3 his a_(essol_(om_fins trim andinstructions
li)r _ou tt) sup[)l), m](l inslall a l/t " thi(k (]u,. o r_lli_ (' woo(] (Iool:_tl](I
lo_x el- 3c( ('ss p3n('l:
!_:_GPF325A(Almond)
_<J_GPF325B(Black)
!<J_GPF325W(White)
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NOTE:Tlw GPFIO0dishwasherdeerspringkit mus_ alsoI)c ()l_k,l_ d
alld inslallcd whenthe doorpanel weighsfour Ibs.or more.
Trimlesspanelkit--'l lftsac(:essol_,('onl_fins parts andinstructions
lin-you t_)suppb and i_lsKll] a _/1" Ihi(k d('(:Ol'a fir(' wood (Ioof all(]
1o_ ( l: 3(:C('S_ p3n('l:
!_::_GPF375
NOTE:"Hie GPFIO0dishwasherdoorspringkitwil]be included wifll
file trimtesspanelkitand must be insl_dled wilh it.
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Beforeyoucall forservice...
Troubleshooting tips
Review the charts on the following pages first and
youmay not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
F_ is blo*a_l, or the _ Reply]( e luse ol71-(',;( l
circuit breaker tripped (:irtuil bF('[tkUl-.[_.t'HH)V('
Some of file sounds
you'll hear are normal
Utensils are not ,secure
in the rack or something
small has dropped into
the rack
Motor hums
an) olhei appliances flora
Ih_.cir*.uit.
, ttald l_)od disposal
shledding aclion.
D):ain xalve opening to
plj ill D WH [('1" o1.1[.
Tillltq7 ( Olll['ol _lS (x(l,,
progwsses.
, I)elelgcnl cup opening.
, I'he motor slopping during
Ihe (hTing period.
, Make surc evet) lhing is
secured in dishwasher.
, Dishwasher has llOlbeen
used on a regular basis. 11
youdo not use your
{lishwasherofl(ql, selit IO
Jillan(Ipump OUlonce
evelTweek.This will help
keep Ihe real moist and
Ihe garbagedisposer clear.
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Beforeyoucall forservice...
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What ToDo
This is nornlal _ ,\ small amounl ol clt-au
_IL'I" around [ilL" OUI]L'I Oil
lh(" tub [)otis)In al [ll(, ba(k
()l [ilL, lug kL%,ps [ilL, wal(?F
seal lubricalcd.
Drain is clogged l_3_m ha_ c an air gap
clean il.
(heck to see if_om kitchen
sink is draining _xell. 11llOl,
you may m,_,[la plumber.
11the dishwasher drains
into a disposer, run
dispos_'l ( l_,al\
Correct detergent
wasn't used
/ ) se ()lily aulomalJc
disllwa she r d__'t__'l_el 1Is IO
axoid sudsing. ( as_ ade
Aut_)mati_ Dishwashing
I)_q_qg_,lll has I )t'_ql
approved ti)f use in all GE
dishwashcl s.
']0 l-(,lllo_e suds fix illl [lie
rob, open the dishwashel-
and let silos evapol_ll_.
Add I gallon ol cold waler
lo lhe tub. Close and lalv:h
the dishwasher, l'ump oul
walef b} slowl) tinning die
Dial unlil adFain period
is wadled. Repeal it
lle(essal).
Rinse agent
"was spilled
Always_xipeup rinse agelll
spills immediamb .
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Possible Causes What ToDo
Detergent with
colorant was used
SI )111/" (IL'I ('l'g¢'lllS COllI_lill
colorant (pignlenl or d) es)
Ihal willdiscolol Ihe Ii1[)
illlel-iol7 wil h ('xl('llded list _.
Check llaedetcrgenl cup
1(117signsotany
discolorafilm, lIcup is
discolored, change u)
delergenl wiflloul any
colol',ll]l. C_lsc_ldt'
Automatic I)ishwashing
Delergenl has been
approved IoI7 use ill all
GE dishwashers.
Some tomato-based
foods cm_ stain
Low hflet water
temperature
Riuse agent dispenser
is empty
Inlet water temperature
is below 120°F.
Lse oldie RINSEONLY
Q(le (oil SOllle lllodels)
alker adding the dish 1o the
load (all de( 17easeIhe level
ol slaining.
' Make Sl_IFUinlet _vlter
lemperalure is(onect.
Check the rinm agenl
dispenser.
¢ Raise Ihe walel7hi alel-
wmpelalUre 1o 120c'1.
LseHOTSTARToplion.
Waler pre,_ure is '1ltYllOilHl_lllCtq.IsW[IIL'F
temporarily low coming out more slowly
Ihan llsual? [lso, waituntil
[)l'essu1"1"isllOrlllal belbre
usingyour dishwasher.
Air gap is clogged Clean die air gap.
Improper rack loading Make sine lmge dishware
does not blocklhe
delergenl dispenser or tile
wash allll.
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Beforeyoucall forservice...
Troubleshooting tips
Possible Causes What To Do
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water
temperature
Overloading tile
dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent
Combination of soft
water and too much
detergent
Water temperature
entering tile dishwasher
exceeds 150°F.
It)se Jet-Oft,_ rinse agent to
I'UIIIO\ e spol% 1111(1 pl-e_ CI II
new talm build-up.
* 'Io lClllox, e sH/BI)oFII SpOtS
and pre-_,xisfing fihn liom
g]as3\_ _lle;
1 Remove all racial ulcnsils
h-ore Ihl dishwasher.
2 Do nol add deler}&nl.
3 Seleel the longest %tie.
4 Slart tim dishwasher and
allow to l_m ti)r 18 Ix)22
minul_ s. Dishwasher will
now bc in lhc niain wash.
5 Open llle door and pour
2 cups (500 ml) el while
xin%,ar inu) file I)oltom ol
Ihe dishwasher.
6 Close the door and allow
IO ( OlIlplcte the (}tie.
11vinegar rinse doesn't
work: Repeat as al)ox_,
except use [/4 cup (60 ml)
ot citri¢ acid (l) slals
illslead el vinegar.
, "this is called etchingand
ispUl lllallcnl. '_o pl{ vtqll
this lionl happening, use
less delet)2,ent it)ou hmc
SOltWaIUI'.\_ash glass_ are
ill tile shol[£:sIt)de Ihal
will get Ihem clean.
I x)x_el Ihe x_atcr heatel
telilpel'dltlre.
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Possible Causes What ToDo
Tea or coffee staiz_J
l_.elHi)vt - ihc Slain b) hand,
using a _olmion ol ]/2 cup
I)leach all(] _ _:tlpS warm
WaWl¸.
_, WARNING
[:kqbrcdcaning imcrior,
wail al lcasl 20 l_lilllll_'S
al_el a ()(:k' lor Ihe
]l_,alillg tq('lll(ql[ l_) COOl
dowH. 1,3i[tlr(' 1o do s() (311
resuh in burns.
An overall yellow or
broval filn_ can be caused
by iron deposils in "cater
A spcdal filler in tim waler
supply line is Ihe only way
I0 ( OFI'('C[ this problem.
COil[a( I a _valeF sol]ellUl"
company.
Hard v¢_atel-nfiner_s
, Io clean Ihe interior, app b
dishwasher del(Tg__'lll l_ a
damp sponge. Wear
D.lbbel _]ox es. O0 ,qot ttse
ally ly[)_ ol cleallscl olhel
Ihan dishwasher deleqdenl
bet ause il may cause
[i lalllill o ( )1-SlldgillO
Cas(a(le:' ,\uloma/i(7
Dishv, ashing I)etelgent
has I)cenappm_ ed t_117use
ill all GE dishwashers.
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Beforeyoucall forservice...
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What To Do
Dial is not in the OFF Turn file I)i_d to OFF
position and slide fl-ledoor l_lld-ito
Dishes are blocking file _ Reposidon the dishes.
detergent cups
Alumlnum utensils have ' l_.enlove marks,dill _1mild,
ntbbed ag-alnst dlshes al)l aside cleaner.
file lell.
_cnl b) the door l_llch
during d_) ing and _dlen
waler isI)eing pu mpe(I out.
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Please place in envelope and mail to:
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
l)_ar ( llSIO111f21:
lh mk _ou lbl Dur(hasin _our Drodm I and thank _ou 1i)1Dlaiin_ veto _ontidcnie in us
_12 al(! pl'O1 ( O h _(" yol IS CllSIOl)l(21!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Read }our Owner's
your Consumer
Product Ownership
Complete and mail 2
Registration today.
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Ihe unlikely cvenl el
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Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and
return the form below to ensure that your product is registered, or
register online at www.geappliances.com.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Ihe registralion I)elo_%
Slole lhis ([1)11.1t11(211[ ill
After mailing 3
a sale place. 11
CO1113i11s illl()Flllalion
you will n_ed should
you l'(_([1.1iF( _ SOl'rio'.
()ui scrviIe number is
800 GE CARES
(800-432-2737[.
Manual t:arelu[ly.
It will help you
operate yOlll llew
appliance properly.
ll}ou hme queslilms,
or need more
inl(trmalJon, (all the
GE Answer Centerv
800.626.2000.
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[] Check here ityou do nol WallI Ibis inlormalion.
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GEDishwasherWarranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or anauthorized Customer Care_ technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.
GEWill Replace:
Aoypart olthe dish_ asher whi(h l_tils due to a delecl in
malerials or workmanship. During Ibis full one-year
warrant, GE vail alsopro,Ade freeofcharge,all labor
and in-booR' scr_ice 1ort pla_ u lhc deti:cli_ c parl.
Anypartofthe WaterDistribtrtiooSystemwhich lails duc
IO _1 dclcCt ill Ilia tLq-ia]s el- worklllallshi D. Assotiawd
inlet and dndn plumbing paris are nol co',ered by Ibis
warranly. During Ibis seeond-yearlimitedwarranty,you
will be rusponsiblc liar any labor or in home sel_i_c (oSlS.
ThePermaTuf¢;tub or door liner, il it lails to contain water
due to a (lelt_Cl ill lllalel%ls or worknlanship _,uch as
clacking, chipping, peeling or rusdng. During Ibis full
ten-yearwarran_i,GE will also provide, freeofcharge,all
labor and in-home _(q'dcc to replace the dulcctivc parl.
i_,Service trips to your home m teach you !_:Damage to the product caused by
how to ttse the product, acciden Lfire, floods or acts of God.
_;:_hnproper hlstallafion.
i_ Replacement of house fuses or
resetth N of drcuit breakers.
¢; Failure of the prodnct if it is
abused, misused, or used for other
than file intended purpuse or used
commercially.
!_:'Incidental or conseqtmnfial damage m
personal properly caused by possible
defects with this appliaalce.
!_ Clemfing or servichlg of the air gap
device in the drahl fine.
Thiswarrantyisextendedto theoriginalpurchaserandanysucceedingownerforproductspurchased
forhomeusewithintheUSA.InAlaska,thewarrantyexcludesthecostofshippingorservicec_llsto
yourhome.
SomestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofIncidentalorconsequeatia/damages,fl}is
warrantygivesyouspedficlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto
state.Toknoww_zatyourlegalrightsare,consa/tyourlocalorstateconsameraffairsofficeoryour
state'sAttorneyGeneral.
Warrantor:GeneralElectricCompany.Louisville,KY40225 27
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Service TelephoneNumbers.
GEAnswerCenter®800.626.2000
lle( I:_A s_se (ele isoDell2tllotlrs_tdav 7daysaweek.
In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CARES(800-432-2737)
l_.x[)_'H(;l- repair sel-_.i_e is _ml) a phone _all a\_ay.
SpecialNeedsService800.626.2000
TDD800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322)
(_l!oilers, hee ol (hal_e, a I)ro(hure lo assist ill planning a I)arri_.r-
flee kit(hen lbr pers, msxxilh limiled mobilily.
ServiceContractssoo-_2_-2224
I_UI'( h_/se a (_l_ sel'vi(e (oI111_1( I while yOUl" _x_tlTl'_/llty iS still ill elt_x I
aIl(I you'll receive a sul)stanfi_ll discomm (;l! Consumer Set'vice will
still be I]lere aller }'O13 l"_X_1l'l]l l1ty expires.
PartsandAccessories8oo-sz_-2ooz
llldividuals qualifit d 1o seixi( e Illeir OWil appliallCeS Call [lave paN3 or
at:(:essories seni diwcll 7`t_ their homes (VI5,_\, MastezCa z_l,and
Ill,cover cards _1i{.accepted).
Instructionscontainedinthismanualcoverprocedurestobeperformed
byany user.Otherservicing generallyshouldbe refelredtoqualified
servicepersonnel.Cautionmustbeexercised,sinceimproperservicing
maycauseunsafe operation.
ServiceSatisfaction
llyou a re hal safislied wilh file _el'_ice you receive from ( _1,i,lbllow
these sleps. Firsg contacl the people _dlo sel_ iced 7`our appliance.
Nexg il 7`ou aw still hal pleased, _rim all Ihe details-including 7`our
phone num/)el_-lo: Manager, Customer Relations,
(;E Appliances, Appliance Park, Ixmia\ ille, KY 40225.
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