GE GSD2600D User Manual

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Read this book carefully

It is designed to help you operate

and maintain your new dishwasher

properly. Keep it handy for answers to your

questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help... Call, toll free: The GE Answer CenterTM

800.626.2000 consumer information service

or write (include your phone number] Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the left side of the dishwasher just inside the 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 No.

Serial No. Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher.

If you receive a damaged dishwasher,

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

immediately contact

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Convenience Features

This is a very advanced, automatic and versatile dishwasher. It’s very easy to understand and use, but it is different. Before using your dishwasher the first time, read and follow these instructions.

This dishwasher has many convenient features. Among them are:

. Controls are arranged left to right as you use them.

. Automatic responses to instructions let you know the desired function has been selected.

Save time and money... before you call for service

Check the Problem Solver (pages 17-19).It lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself. It could save you an unnecessary service call.

c Lets you select fast, heated drying or energy-saving no-heat drying.

. A SYSTEMS MONITOR that tells you what’s happening in the dishwasher and if something’s wrong.

. Lets you LOCK the controls to prevent accidental tampering.

. Remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to re-program each time. See SHORTCUT on page 4.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIOB& @%=

Read all instructions before using this appliance~~?x:,

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● This dishwashermustbe .~-”-;,’ ~%”,aT~~ge

properlyinstalledand locatedin accordancewith the installation Instructionsbeforeit is used.If ~‘i;.

you did not receive an Installation

Instructions sheet with your dishwasher you can obtain one by’ contacting the service location nearest you.

—This appliance must be “ - “‘~ connected to a grounded metal, permanent, wiring system; or an equipmentgrounding 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.

● Use only 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

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after use.

QDo not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. “

● Do not tamper with controls. “” -

● Do not ‘abuse, sit on, or stand -

on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

● Close supervision is necessary if

this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to

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Things to do before you program your dishwasher

QLoad your dishwasher and add detergent. See pages 10through 14 for complete instructions on loading.

. Close the dishwasher door and move the latch to the right to the “ON” Dosition.

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for Programing Instructions ‘:*“/’

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How

to program vour dishwasher

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SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS ‘“OFF” POSITIC

DOORIATCH

Select a wash cycle

Select a wash cycle that is most suited to the soil condltlon of your load. Touch the

center of the pad

. POTSCRUBBER— For items such as pots, pans and casseroles. Everyday dishes may be included:

● NORMAL WASH-For loads of everyday dishes with medium SOIIS.Designed to yield

high performance on normal loads.

. LIGHT WASH— For tableware that is lightly soiled with fresh soils. Pre-rinse tableware. This cycle uses less hot water and energy than the previous cycle and can save you time, too. If performance doesn’t meet your expectation, move up to one of the

higher performance cycles.

● ENERGY SAVER—For most loads of everyday dishes with light soIls or soils that have

not dried on. It saves hot water over higher performance cycles, thus saves energy.

● CHINA CRYSTAL—For lightly soiled china and crystal. This cycle is similar to LIGHT

WASH except the wash action ISsoftened by pumpmg air along with the water to

protect your delicate items. Pre-rinse. Follow Ioadmg instructions on pages 12 through 14.

● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later, Do not use

detergent. See

change a setting, just touch another pad. If you’ve selected NORMAL WASH and you

really need POTSCRUBBER, touch POTSCRUBBER. NORMAL WASH will be cancelled.

Your dishwasher is now automatically programmed. Cycle Indicator Lights tell you the

complete program. And a number in the SYSTEMS MONITOR (at right) will tell you how

long the cycle will take. If you’re satisfied, just touch the START pad.

that describes your selection. Your cycle selections are:

“RINSE” and “RINSED ONLY” on page 5.

Select a -

drying option

HEATED DRYING.

Provides faster drying. t be changed while cycle running.

● ENERGY SAVER

DRYING. Shuts off Calrod(O heater. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes longer, but saves energ’. You can prop door oper about 3 inches after mo stops to speed drying. 1: excellent for overnight drying.

Energy Saver reduces electrical energy used b this model approxlmatel 60/0 .

Estimated yearly saving depending on your local

rates, are:

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TOUCH PAD CLEAROR RESET

START START TOUCH TOUCH TO END PAD PAD

DELAY DISPLAY OF CYCLE

OFTIME OFCYCLE

PHASEAND OTHERUSER INFORMATION

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Start your

dishwasher’s cycle.

● When you’re ready to

wash dishes, touch the START pad. Dishwasher will proceed through program and turn off automatically.

delay the start, touch

DELAY START pad. The

SYSTEMS MONITOR will

read “1 hrs delay.” Touch pad once again for each

hour desired up to 9 hours. The machine will count down and start automati-

cally at the correct time.

Note: Don’t forget to put

detergent in cup.

change a cycle after

washing starts,

CLEAR/RESET pad to

cancel cycle. “RESET” will

appear while water is being

pumped out and you’ll hear

the normal sound of water

draining. “RESET” will go

out after less than a minute

“- and you can reprogram and

restart the dishwasher.

your entire

touch the

Check your dishwasher’s SYSTEMS MONITOR.

This is one of the most important parts of your new dishwasher. It tells you what is going on in the dishwasher at any time and it can alert you to possible problems. Here are some of the specific benefits of the SYSTEMS MONITOR:

● Gives you the number of minutes to the end of the cycle.

● Tells you the specific phase of any cycle ...’’ Washing.”

“RINSE” or “DRYING” for examples.

● Alerts you to problems such as “CUP OPEN. ”

Details on all SYSTEMS MONITOR functions appear on pages 5, 6 and 7.

Dishwashing short-cut

MINUTES

WASHING

Once you have become familiar with in that case you will discover that your dishwasher you may discover that you use the same dishwashing

program most of the time. Your next load will probably be the same as

your last load.

your dishwasher stays programmed to meet your needs. When the dishwasher is loaded and the cbor latch moved to ON position, your control panel lights will come on to show

last settings you selected. All

the you’ll need to do is touch the START pad for a complete dishwashing cycle. You’ll soon learn to identify your “favorite” cycle by the number of minutes shown. Each combina tion of wash selection and option has its own unique cycle time. See page 8.

How to lock dishwasher controls

to prevent use bv children

Your dishwasher has a “hidden” control pad. When this pad is touched twice within 3-seconds, all

pads become inoperative and no hew selections can be made until the lock is released. The word

LOCKED appears in the SYSTEMS

SYSTEMS MONITOR

MONITOR. Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads. The only control unaffected is the DELAY START.If this selection has been made, dishwasher will start automatically after whatever delay you have selected.

There is one exception.

been a power failure,

will automatically program

NORMAL WASH, and HEATED

DRYING. If this happens then reset

the touch pads for the cycle you normally use.

Touch here twice within 3-seconds

to lock or unlock the control panel.

If there has

the control

b l.OCKED

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The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you what’s happening

SYSTEMS MONITOR

L A B E L BLOCKED DRAINWASHINGCUP

Number of minutes left in the cycle. .

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NUMERALS FROM 1 to 9 HRS DELAY

ENERGY SAVER

WASHING

RINSE

DRYING

RINSED ONLY

HEATING

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LOCKED

Number of hours delay until start of cycle.

Indicates energy-efficient selection made such as LIGHT WASH, ENERGY SAVERwash or ENERGY SAVER (UNHEATED) DRYING.

Appears from start of cycle to end of detergent wash period.

Appears during rinse portion until pump motor turns off.

Appears during drying if HEATED DRYING is selected.

Appears after completion of RINSE& HOLD cycle until door is

unlatched.

Appears during wash period when water is being automatically heated to temperature necessary for good washability for selected cycle. The

minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of 20-minutes

when HEATING is displayed.

Appears when controls have been locked to prevent unauthorized use. See page 4.

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The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you if something’s wrong

Appears when power to dishwasher is interrupted. See if dishes are dirty or if water is standing in tub. To pump water out of tub, push START then CLEAR/RESET or overfill can occur. Replace detergent, if

missing. been a POWER FAILURE, your last settings will be erased and your dishwasher will automatically program NORMAL WASH and

HEATED DRYING.

Reset controls and repeat cycle, if necessary. If there has

,CUP OPEN

BLOCKED DRAIN

BLOCKED DRAIN and C2

SEE DOOR LABEL

Appears after START pad is touched if detergent cup is not closed properly. Unlatch doo~ add detergent to cup if it has been spilled, close cup and relatch door. If cup is latched properly and CUP OPEN display still appears, you may start wash cycle by pressing START pad a second time. CALL FOR SERVICE, but dishwasher may continue in use.

When BLOCKED DRAIN appears after cycle is completed, dishwasher has a partial restriction and is taking too long to drain. Clean the air gap. (See page 16.) If BLOCKED DRAIN still appears, try another cycle. If situation is not corrected CALL FOR SERVICE.

When BLOCKED DRAIN appears and dishwasher is stopped and will not drain; drain line is completely clogged. Clean the air gap. To get dishwasher to pump out, start any cycle and then push CLEAR/ RESET If air gap is not at fault, CALL FOR SERVICE.

Appears in the SYSTEMS MONITOR with any of the above word signals or any of the following fault codes. Door label gives brief summary of instructions shown here.

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Appears in combination with BLOCKED DRAIN and indicates drain-

Iine is completely clogged. See page 6, BLOCKED DRAIN and C2.

Appears when the dishwasher will not go into a drain-out period. . Dishwasher will not operate. CALL FOR SERVICE.

Appears when there is too much water in the dishwasher. Turn off water line to dishwasher before unlatching doo~ CALL FOR SERVICE. Unless water is in tub after P~ then push START and CLEAR/RESET.

there is no water in the dishwasher at the time of a drain out period,

the cycle stops and C5 is displayed. Check that water line to dishwasher is not turned off. If water line is not at fault CALL FOR SERVICE.

Amears if water does not reach desired temperature for good washability within the 20-minutes extended heating period. Water heater may be out; or dishwasher may have been used too soon after laundry or family baths.

Water heater thermostat may be set too low. Check water temperature

according to instructions on page 10. Reset water heater and try another dishwashing cycle. If water temperature is correctly set at water heater and C6 appears consistently CALL FOR SERVICE. There may be a fault in the dishwasher’s heater.

Indicates that temperature sensing device is defective. Dishwasher will not heat water. CALL FOR SERVICE.

NOTE: If control panel doesn’t respond to inputs, shut off power from dishwasher at fuse or circuit

breaker. Wait 5 seconds and restore power. Try inputs again.

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What Happens in Each Cycle

● You’ll hear occasional clicking

sounds; —Soft food disposer shredding

action.

— Drain

— Detergent

valve opening to pump drying and when water is being

water out.

cup opening.

. The motor stops during drying.

● Water vapor comes through the

vent

by the door latch during

pumped out.

Wash

Cycles

POTSCRUBBER

NORMALWASH

LIGHTWASH

ENERGYSAVER

CHINA-CRYSTAL

RINSE& HOLD

Water Use

Cycle Sequence Wash Cycle Time

(Approx.) (Approx.)

10.3 gal.

8.9 gal.

6.4

gal.

3.4 gal.

Wash/

Rinse

Wash/

Rinse

Wash/

Rinse Rinse

Rinse

Rinse Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse

Rinse Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse 46*

Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse

Rinse

*Unextended times. These cycle times may be increased up to 20-minutes if necessary for your

dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature for good washability.

Drying Cycle Options: HEATED DRYING. Available

on all wash cycles except Rinse & Hold. Add 34-minutes to cycle time.

ENERGY SAVER DRYING. Calrod@heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

61*

min.

41*

min.

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Energy=saving tips

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if

*OU follow these suggestions:

. Operate the dishwasher only when it’s full.

mulate in the dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the Rinse & Hold Cycle to rinse off heavy soils.

Let the dishes accu-

. Always select the cycle that uses the least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load. See

page 8.

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

use your ENERGY

SAVER DRYING that turns the

drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

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Good dishwashing starts with HOT water.

To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get

water of the proper temperature, your General Electric dishwasher automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heats it, if necessary, to the

proper temperature. You can help your dishwasher provide good washing and drying if you make sure the entering water is at least 120°E To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°E

Check your water temperature

with a candy or meat thermome= tet!

Turn on the hot water faucet

nearest the dishwasher. Put the

thermometer in a glass and let the water fill the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below 120*E adjust your water heater.

Helpful hints: If outside tempera-

tures are unusually low or if your water travels a long distance from

heater to dishwasher you may

need to set your heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If

you’ve recently done laundry or run

hot water for showers, give your

water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

You can help prevent spotting with a rinse

agent.

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

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

Here’s how to fill the rinse agent” dispenser.

Add the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace the cap. The dispenser

automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up

the rinse agent with a damp cloth.

Don’t leave the spill in the dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

you can’t find any rinse agent,

write: ECONOMICS LABORATORY INC.

(“JET DRY”) Osborn Building St. Paul, Minnesota 55102

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds 4% ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed.

Unscrew the cap.

How to choose and use

detergent.

First, use only detergent

specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause oversudsing.

Second, check the phosphate content.

hard-water materials from forming spots or film on your dishes. If

your water is hard (10 grains or more), your detergent has to work harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better. If the phosphate content is low (8.7V0or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent with hard

water. If your water company says your

water is hard, try detergent with a higher phosphate content.

Your water department can tell you how hard your water is. So

can your rural county agent. Or your area’s water softener company. Just call and ask them how many “grains” of hardness is in your water.

How much detergent should you

use?That depends. Is your water

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

Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, caiied “etching.” An outside iayer of giass is etched away! Of course, this takes some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to find out the hardness of youi water.

Keep your detergent fresh and

dry.

pi~ce to store detergent. Too much

moisture. Don’t put detergent into the dispenser untii you’re ready to wash dishes, either. (it won’t be fresh OR dry.)

Phosphate helps prevent

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If your detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it away. It

wash well. Old detergent loses its

power. Lumpy detergent often

won’t dissolve.

You’ll find two detergent

dispensers

on the inside door of

your dishwasher. Two, because

some cycles use two washes.

See “Detergent Usage Guide”

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What you can

leave on

dishes.

And what you shouldn’t.

If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much

pre-preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of normal food soils is not necessary.

With common sense and a little

practice you’ll soon know what foods to remove. Here are some

guidelines:

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

is also best to remove hard shelled

vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy vegetables and crusts. Remove excessive quantities of oil or

grease.

2. Remove large quantities of any

food. Your dishwasher has a built-

in soft food disposer that pulver-

izes soft food bits and flushes them away. It can handle

sma//

amounts of soft foods, but cannot handle large amounts of food as soft as mashed potatoes or

applesauce.

3. Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before soil has a chance to dry and become hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the

NORMAL WASH cycle. Remember to use your RINSE & HOLD cycle for small “holding” loads.

Note: The foods mentioned above

are for examples only. Other foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes. You may also want to consider removing foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice

and other foods that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long period of time.

When using the POTSCRUBBER

cycle less preparation is required

before loading. 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 will not come clean. And the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

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Always close the main cup tightly.

Detergent Usage Guide

CYCLES POTSCRUBBERand

NORMALWASHcycles minimum CHINA-CRYSTAL

LIGHTWASHand

“ ENERGYSAVERcycles

‘-~ RINSE&HOLDcycle

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

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

+Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

SOFT WATER (O-3grains hardness) (4-9grains)

Main Cup 1Tablespoon ~ 1Tablespoon

1Tablespoon minimum

Usenodetergent Usenodetergent

Open Cup Main Cup

minimum

None

MEDIUM WATER

Half Full +

Half Full None

Open Cup Half Full

HARD WATER

(10-15grains*)

Main Cup~

Completely + Co~pletely

Full

Completely Full

Usenodetergent

Open Cup*

None

Loaded right, dishes get cleaner.

This is a random mixed load, the most common

type you will have.

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items in the upper rack. And the wash arm in the top sprays water down over the dishes.

DO NOT BLOCK THIS AREA OR LOAD TALL THINGS NEXTTO IT.

WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item extend through the bottom rack or the silverware basket, such as knives, skewers or pot handles.

How to load the TOP RACK.

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The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place for dishwasher-safe

plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the

Calrod@heating unit.

To provide best possible washing all items in top rack should be loaded so that the force of the water and detergent reaches soiled

surfaces.

How to load the TOP RACK (continued)

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Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

SHELF

Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall

things.

Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes.

SHELF DOWN

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

How to load the BOTTOM RACK.

Fit plates and saucers between the pins.

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As shown here this plate is being placed so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prot) the broiler pan and rack along the {dge, tilted ‘ toward the center.

Put flatware in the removable silverware basket. Load with handles up, to protect your hands.

Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together, Distribute evenly. Take out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket.

The security cell cover, hinged in the handle, can be lowered to either side to secure lightweight items from the effects of the vigorous wash action. When it is not needed, this cover can remain upright.

What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t.

China/ Stoneware

Crystal

Non-dishware items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc.

Glass Iron

Pewter Plastics

YES

NO NO

YES

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

Antique, metal-trimmed, or hand-painted patterns fade. Gold-1eaf will discolor.

Milk glass may yellow.

Iron will rust.

Pewter tarnishes.

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest of the set.

Load securely to prevent movement. In China-Crystal Cycle aeration — wash crystal gently.

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece before dishwashing an entire set.

air bubbles in the water— helps

Stainless

YES

steel

YES

Silver and Silver-plate

Non-stick

YES

coatings

Tin

Wood

NO NO

Forget a dish? Here’s

when you can add it.

Add dishes any time during a RINSE & HOLD Cycle.

With other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the WASHING signal light goes off.

Don’t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between metals can damage silver.

Don’t use copper utensils in the same load. Silver may get a brown film.

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

Tin can rust.

Wood can warp, crack or

lose its finish with any type

washing.

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. Push the door latch to the left.

Washing will stop.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods

can stain if left on.

if not washing immediately, Salty or acid foodsSterling

Rinse can stain if left on. Dry to-remove black spots. detergent cup.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with

vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick

quality.

2. Wait a few seconds until the

water calms. Then open the

3. Add

detergent can cause difficult-

Avoid placing under the

door.

dishes you’ve forgotten.

4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right. When the door is locked, washing will continue.

How to Give Your Dishwasher a New Look— Change

Two panels are held in place by

the door trim and the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with the color of your own choice.

How To Change Door Panel Inserts:

Take out the three screws on either side of the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.

Slide out both insert panels at once.

Put the panel with the color you want in front. (Handle the panels carefully. The edges may be sharp.)

Replace side trim and screws.

How To Change Panel-Below-Door Inserts:

Remove two screws in the black toe-kick area.

Remove entire panel.

Take out three screws and remove top trim.

Slide out both insert panels at once.

Replace panels with color you want in front.

Replace top trim and screws.

Replace entire panel and the

screws under the toe-kick area.

Color insert paneIs for both the door and the panel can be replaced by l/d-inch thick wood inserts to match your kitchen cabinets. Get them from your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.

Its Color!

Dimensions for ‘ 4” wood inser{s: Door Panel: 191J8°high Lower Panel: 4~4°high ~ 239,6” wide.

Note: Do not operate dishwasher

while changing panels or when lower access panel is removed.

Change color in minutes. Just remove trim and change. You have a choice of four colors. One panel is White on one side, Almond on the other Second panel is Black or Harvest.

x 23’,,” wide,

User Maintenance Instructions

To keep your dishwasher at its best...

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. harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216) is available from GE Appliance Parts Marts.

The inside usually takes care of

If it should ever need

itself.

cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. Scouring pads and harsh cleansers can mar the finish.

Not using the 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 electric power to dish-

washer. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

. Turn off water supply.

● Disconnect water inlet line from

water valve.

. Drain water from inlet line and

water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

s Reconnect water inlet line to

water valve.

● Remove the plug in the bottom

of the rubber boot. Drain completely, then reinstall plug and clamp,

. Drain the collection chamber

rear of unit below filter by disconnecting hose to pump. Reconnect after draining.

Built-in dishwashers

often use an air gap.

Keep

An air gap is a plumbing device.

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.

TWO TYPES

If you have an air gap, check it at

least once a month. THE AIR GAP

IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISH-

WASHER. 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 build-up of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

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

it clean.

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~...ToSave Time and Money—

Jefore you call for service,

check the Problem Solver

If you have a problem, it may be

minor. You may be able to correct

it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations.

The Problem Solver

PROBLEM

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN YOU’RE SETTING CONTROLS

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Time too touched within 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again. Or unlock and relatch door.

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

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

Water draining out of tub immediately after you touch CLEAR RESET

pad. The sounds you hear are normal ones.

Make sure water temperature is correct. (See page 10.)

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

Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.

long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be

UNCLEAN DISHES

AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY

MARKS ON DISHES

Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.

Check water temperature. It should be at least 120”E (To test, see page 10.)

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 page 16.) Improper rack loading. (See pages 12-14.)

Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.

The Problem Solver (continued)

PROBLEM

DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may

be blocking detergent cup.

The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by

improperly loaded items. 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 it’s hard or caked in the box, throw it away.

The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.

SPOTS AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things: ON GLASSES AND

FLATWARE

● Extremely hard water (See page 10.)

c Low water temperature (To test, see page 10.) . Overloading the dishwasher.

● Improper loading (See pages 12-14.)

c Old or damp detergent

● Phosphate level in detergent too low (See page 10.)

● Rinse agent dispenser empty (See page 10.)

. Too little detergent (See page 11.)

Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you.

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

remove spots and film from glassware:

Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.

3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle, and ENERGY SAVER DRYING.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “57” minutes to end of cycle is displayed.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) 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 M cup

(60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores 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.

Itcan be prevented: Use less detergent if y,ou have soft water. Wash

glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150”E

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

CHIPPING OF CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of YZcup bleach and 3 cups warm water.

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

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

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 12 & 13 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall glasses and stemware

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

will Always use the top rack for delicate items.

CHINA CRYSTAL cycle for fine china.

Use

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.

WATER WON’T PUMP

OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER LEAKS

If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air gap, if you have one. (See page 16.)

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. See SYSTEMS MONITOR, pages 6 and Z

Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers.

AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.

USE ONLY

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 touching “CLEAR RESET” pad.

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 overflowing. (Page 10tells you how to clean accidental spills of rinse agents.)

CONTROL PANEL DOESN’T RESPOND

TO INPUTS

Shut off power from Dishwasher at fuse or circuit breaker. Wait 5

seconds and restore power to dishwasher. Try input panel again.

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At General Electric we’re committed to providing you with the best appliances we know how to build and we know that you want your appliances to give you many years of dependable service.

Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind.

Warranty Protection

Your new appliance is a well designed and engineered See the warranty on the back page of this book for

product. Beforeit left the factory, it wentthrough

rigoroustests to detect manufacturing defects. And you havea written warranty to protectyou.

Prompt Service at your Convenience

Whether your appliance is in or out of warranty, you’re just a phone call away from our nationwide

network of Factory Service professionals.

Simply call our GE service organization. You’ll find them in the White Pages under “General Electric Company” or “General Electric Factory Service;’ and in the Yellow Pages under “General Electric Customer Care” Service.”

Service is scheduled at your convenience and the technician drives a fully-stocked parts service truck so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed in one visit.

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We’re proud of our service and want you to be

pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

details.

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased write

—

including

Manager, Consumer Relations General Electric Company

Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

your phone number to:

your

ail the details

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Service Contracts

For trouble-free service beyond

the written warranty period.

If you prefer to budget your repair expenditure

instead of being surprised by them, GE offer service contracts for varying lengths of time all GE major appliances. With a contract, we’ll

The Quick Fix’” System

You can save time and money by doing it yourself.

The Quick Fix’M System is designed to most common repairs are available from meet the needs of both experienced or the Quick Fix’” System display located at beginning do-it-yourselfers and takes a lot ing dealers or GE Factory Service locations. of mystery out of home appliance repair.

Step-by-Step Manuals covering the repair of - “-d-

standard and large capacity washers, standard and large capacity dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers and

keep your appliance in good operating

condition during the contract period at

no additional charge. Service contracts

let you pay today’s prices for service

a month, a year, or several years from

now. And, you’ll receive service from

service technicians using only

Genuine GE parts.

ranges (non-microwave), include instructive

photos on

~ diagnostic charts and tips on preventive

maintenance. Replacement parts for the

Most of the reDairs

rawer variety of tools you already have at

fact, the screwdriver is called for most often in Quick FixTM System procedures.

dozens of procedures, plus

can be made with the kitchen

home. In

Help for You By Phone

Should you need help in the selection and purchase of new appliances, or have questions about the operation of the have any

products or services, you are only a

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