GE GSD2800 Series Use And Care Manual

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Dishwasher

Contenk

Air Gap

POTSCRUBBER Cycle

4,13

Appliance

Re~stration

Problem Solver

17-19

Care and Cleaning

Rinse Agent

China, Crystal, Sterling

Safety Instructions

Consumer Services

Systems Monitor

7-1o

Cycle Features

User Maintenance Instructions 20

Detergent, Detergent Guide 12, 13

Warranty

Back Cover

Dispenser Cups

Water Temperature

Energy-Saving Tips

Winter Storage

Front Panel Color Change

14, 15

Lock Controls Feature

Model and Serial # Location

Operating

Ins~ctions

4-6

Cycle Selection

Dishwshing Shortcut

Drying Options

GE Answer Center

Soil Level

808626.2000

Models

GSD2800

SERIES

GE Appliances

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Help us help you...

Before using your dishwasher, read this book 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 or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model

and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label 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 No.

=erial No.

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

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

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

Save time and money. Before you call for

service . . .

Check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Energy-Saving

Tips

Operate the dishwasher only

when it’s full. Let the dishes

accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE

HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the

door

when waiting for a full load. This helps to keep soils moist, easier to remove.

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

● Select the SOIL OPTION that

will remove soil from load.

● If you don’t need your dishes

right away, use your HEATED DRY off (Energy saver) feature that turns the drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

. Watch the SYSTEMS MONITOR for more ideas. See Systems Monitor section.

Kyou need service

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

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,

lL 60606

Convenience

Features

This dishwasher has many

convenient features. Among

them are:

● Controls are arranged left to right

as you use them.

● Automatic “beep” responses to

instructions and a lighted display will let you know the desired function has been selected.

● Lets you adjust your washing

cycle to the amount of soil on your dishes.

● 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 certain things are wrong.

● Lets you LOCK the controls to

prevent accidental tampering.

“

Remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to reprogram each time. See Shortcut section.

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WORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

Read dl instructions before

wing

this apptimce.

WARNIN+When

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

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide.

Q Thk

dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the

InstaHation

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

terrnind

lead of

the

appliance.

<onnect

to a properly rated, protected and sized power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

●

not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable

vapom

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

Ctiod”

heating element and be damaged.

tinitize

the

possibtiity

~ury.

●

When loading items to be washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not

likely

to damage

the door seal, and

Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

. Do not touch the

Calrod@

heating element during or immediately after use.

●

Do 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 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

tie

power supply before attempting any maintenance. Note: Turning the control did to the OM position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We

r~ommend

having a qualified

technician service your appliance.

WA~~&~DROGEN

GAS is

produced by the chemical action within your water heater, It can accumulate in the water heater andor water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EMLOSIW. 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 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

T~SE

~STRUCTIONS

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How to operate the dishwasher

SYSTEMS MONITOR

This panel tells you what is

happening in the dishwasher and can alert you to some possible problems.

Information displayed:

● Selected wash cycle

● Selected dry option

● Minutes to end of cycle

● Cycle phase, such as WASHING,

RINSING or DRYING

● Diagnostic codes to alert you to

possible problems

● Relative energy used by each

cycle. Lets you choose the cycle you need that uses the least energy.

See Systems Monitor section for explanation of displays and codes.

STEP 1

Load your dishwasher with dishes,

silverwwe, pots, pans, bowls, etc.

according to instructions in the Loading section.

STEP 2

Add detergent to the detergent

dispenser. Use rinse aid agent to help prevent

spotting. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)

Close and latch dishwasher door.

ENERGY MONITOR

SELECTED CYCLE

INDICATOR LIGHTS

TIME TO END OF CYCLE

CYCLE PHASE

POT- NOR!

<“;ER

‘;

STEP 3

Select desired wash cycle

Touch the center of the pad.

● POTSCRUBBER is for items

such as pots, pans and casseroles. Everyday dishes may be included.

● NORMAL WASH is for loads

of everyday dishes with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal loads.

● SHORT WASH is for most

loads of everyday dishes with light soils or soils that have not dried on. It saves hot water over the higher performance cycles, thus saving energy.

Pre-rinse

dishware before loading.

● CHINA CRYSTAL is for

lightly soiled china and crystal. The wash action is softened by pumping air along with the water

to protect your delicate items.

Pre-rinse dishware before loading.

Follow loading instructions in the Loading section.

● RINSE & HOLD is for rinsing

partial loads which will be washed later.

Do not use detergent. Do not

use DELAY START with this cycle. To change a setting, just touch

desired pad. Your dishwasher is now

automatically programmed including a Soil Option Selection. Cycle Indicator Lights tell you the complete program. And a number in the SYSTEMS MONITOR

will

tell you how long the cycle will t&e. If you’re satisfied, just touch

the START pad.

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DOOR LATCH “OFF” POSITION

STEP 6

tions

Soil Options Heating Options

CHINA RINSE HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT

CRYSTAL & HOLO

HEATEO

SOIL

SOIL SOIL RINSE

8s8

‘E:;’

00000 0,0

STEP4

Select a Soil Option

If you wish to make program

changes, start with the soil level.

OU should select a change within

30 seconds, otherwise all panel lights will go out. To relight, touch any pad or open and

re-close

door.

● HEAVY SOIL should be

selected when dishes are extra

soiled or extra greasy. This gives dishes an extra rinse in every cycle except RINSE & HOLD. This

lengthens

cycle.

● NORMAL SOIL is automatically

programmed when a cycle is

selected. You may want to change the selection depending on the soil on your dishes.

. LIGHT SOIL

will

save time and money if you pre-rinse your dishes. This shortens

all

cycles

except RINSE & HOLD.

STEP 5 Select a drying option

● HEATED DRY on—Provides

faster drying. Can be changed

while cycle is running.

● HEATED DRY off (Energy

Saver)—Shuts

off

heating unit. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes longer, but saves energy. You can

prop door open about 3 inches after motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for overnight drying.

Energy Saver helps reduce electrical energy used by this model approximately

6~o.

● HEATED RINSE—Select with

either POTSCRUBBER or NORMAL WASH. Heats water in final rinse to

140°F.–1450F.

Touch pad once for on, once more for off. This option may be changed at any time before or after start of cycle. When selected, the cycle may extend up to 20 minutes while the machine heats the water. During the heating extension the minutes countdown is on hold.

Start the dishwasher

● When you’re ready to wash

dishes, touch the START pad. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away. Dishwasher

will

proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically.

To 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 automatically at the correct time.

Note: Don’t forget to put detergent in cup and close cup. Do not use DELAY START with the RINSE & HOLD cycle.

To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the CLEAR RESET pad to cancel cycle. After water is pumped out and motor stops, you can reprogram and restart the dishwasher.

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Dishwmhing

shortcut

The dishwasher remembers your

If you don’t want to change any of

last cycle so you don’t have to

the settings, simply touch START.

reprogram each time.

NOTE: If there has been a power

When the dishwasher is loaded and

failure, NORMAL WASH, NORMAL the door latch is moved to the ON SOIL and HEATED DRY off will position, the control panel will

automatically be programmed. display the last settings you selected.

Make any new selections as

desired and touch START.

How to lock

dishwmher

controls

to prevent use by

ctidren

Your dishwasher has a “hidden” control pad. When this pad is

Touch here twice

Soil Options

-0

touched twice within 3 seconds, all

within 3 seconds to

H:;~

N~~~LAL

::;:

pads become inoperative and no

lock or unlock the

new selections can be made until

control panel.

099

the lock is released. The word LOCKED appears in the

SYSTEMS MONITOR.

000

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.

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The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you what’s happeting

DISPLAY

WHAT IT MEANS

NUMERALS FROM

Number

of minutes left in the cycle.

1 to

MINUTES

NUMERALS FROM

Number of hours delay until start of cycle.

1 to 9

HRS.

DELAY

ENERGY MONITOR

Shows relative amount of energy used from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all five bars

LO——

— — — HI

lighted).

ENERGY SAVER Indicates energy-efficient selection made such as SHORT WASH, LIGHT SOIL or

ENERGY SAVER (UNHEATED) DRYING.

WASHING

]

Displayed during Pre-wash, Pre-rinse and Main Wash periods.

RINSE Displayed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash.

DRYING

Displayed during HEATED DRY on when selected.

RINSED ONLY Indicates completion of RINSE & HOLD cycle. Remains on until door is unlatched.

HEATING

Indicates water is being heated—in wash or rinse period—to temperature necessary for

good washability. The minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of 30

minutes when “HEATING” is displayed. PLUS HEATING Indicates HEATED RINSE on option was selected prior to start of cycle. Cycle time

may be increased (up to a maximum of 20 minutes) to heat final rinse water to

145°F.

During the heating extension the minutes countdown is on hold. CLEAN

Indicates completed cycle (except

RINSE&HOLD).

Remains

onuntildoor

is unlatched. LOCKED Indicates controls are locked to prevent unauthorized use.

RESET

Indicates a power failure occurred.

RESET The CLEAR RESET pad was touched.

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The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you if

cetiin

things are wrong

DISPLAY

and RESET

BLOC~D

WASH ARM

SLOW DRAIN

WHAT IT MEANS

Electrical power to the dishwasher has been interrupted but is now back on.

An obstruction is preventing the lower wash arm from turning. This is usually caused by a utensil

sticking through the bottom of the silverware basket or a pot handle

through the lower rack.

The dishwasher is taking longer

than normal to drain the water out. This is usually caused by a blockage in the drain air gap (see Air Gap section), a kink in the drain hose, or a stopped-up drain pipe.

WHAT TO DO

IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER FAILURE OCCURRED:

1. Unlatch the door. If the detergent cup is open, add detergent and close the cup.

Relatch

the door and touch “START,” then immediately touch “CLEAR RESET.” (This will pump any remaining water out of the machine.)

3. Select the desired cycle and

re-run

the load.

IF THE DISHWASHER WAS NOT IN USE:

1. Latch door.

2. Select desired cycle.

3. Run

cycle

when desired.

1. Unlatch door.

2. Check the lower rack for any item that could block the wash arm and reposition it.

3. Relatch door.

NOTE: If the wash arm is not blocked and “WASH ARM

BLOC~D”

display still appears, you may start wash cycle

by pressing START pad a second time.

This dishwasher is designed to automatically compensate

for longer than normal drain times, but cycle time will be

extended. If this code continues to appear frequently:

1. Clean the air gap (See Air Gap section).

2. Check for a kink in the drain hose.

3. Check plumbing for slow or stopped-up drains. (NOTE: Warranty service does not cover household drain problems.)

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DISPLAY

BLOCKED DRAIN

DRAIN SENSOR

DRAIN WATER

LOW WATER

WHAT IT MEANS

Similar to slow drain. This indicates that the drain is so clogged that the dishwasher cannot continue to operate in a satisfactory manner. Dishwasher will stop.

Dishwasher will continue cycle along with a drain period.

There is too much water in the dishwasher. If DRAIN WATER appears after a power failure, this is normal and the dishwasher

will

correct itself.

This can be caused by either of these reasons:

Not enough water is entering the dishwasher.

The drain pump could be temporarily blocked (usually caused by food particles such as cereal).

WHAT TO DO

Locate and remove the blockage in the drain system. To pump any remaining water out of the machine:

1. Latch door.

2. Select any cycle.

3. Touch “START” and then immediately touch “CLEAR RESET.” (NOTE: Warranty service does not cover household drain problems.)

If DRAIN SENSOR repeats for the next cycle, call for

service.

The dishwasher is designed to automatically pump out extra water as long as the door is latched. When you hear the motor

stop running:

1. Unlatch the door and see if all the water is gone. (It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the bottom of tub to keep the water seal lubricated.)

2. If you see water entering the dishwasher, close and latch the door. Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher.

3. If water is gone and no water is entering the dishwasher, restart cycle.

4. If DRAIN WATER repeats, shut off the water supply to the dishwasher. Call for service.

Unlatch the door. If there is no water in the bottom of the dishwasher, check the water supply to the dishwasher.

. Is the dishwasher water supply turned on?

(Valve usually located under the sink.)

. Is the household water supply turned on?

● If you use well or cistern water, is the supply adequate?

If the water supply is adequate, try the cycle again. If LOW

WATER repeats, call for service.

Unlatch the door. If there is standing water in the bottom of the dishwasher, relatch the door, touch “START,” then immediately touch “CLEAR RESET” to start the pump. If LOW WATER continues to appear, you may need to do this several times to breakup the blockage.

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The SYSTEMS MONITOR

(continued)

DISPLAY

LOW WATER TEMP

TEMP SENSOR

WHAT IT MEANS

The water temperature in the dishwasher did not reach the proper wash temperature. This is usually caused by lack of hot water coming from the household water heater.

The temperature sensor in the dishwasher is not functioning properly. Dishwasher may continue to be used, but it will not heat water automatically.

Before you call for service .

Try the cycle again to see if the

Code reappears. The dishwasher

may correct itself. . Electronic controls can be

affected by outside interference.

● Sometimes shutting off the power

to the dishwasher (at the fuse or circuit breaker) will correct the problem.

. Restore power after about five seconds and try the cycle again.

● Check the guide for things you

can do to correct the problem.

WHAT TO DO

Avoid showers or laundry just prior to running the

dishwasher. (Use the “DELAY START” feature to start

dishwasher when the water heater is up to normal temperature. ) Adjust household water heater thermostat to

120°F.

minimum

If LOW WATER TEMP appears nearly every cycle and you know the water from the household water heater is hot (120°F. or more), call for service.

The temperature sensor needs to be replaced.

Call

for

service. NOTE:

You may continue to use your dishwasher. For best results adjust your household water heater thermostat to

140”F.

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What happens in each cycle

● You’ 1 I

hear

occasional c1 icki

sounds:

—Soft

food

disposer shredding

action.

—Drain

valve

opening to pump

water out.

—Detergent cup opening,

E.ills

Wash ~yC]e$

POTSCRUBBER

NORMA1. WASH

NORMAI, WASH

SHORT WASH

CHINA (:

RYSTAI,

CHINA

CRYS’1.AI.

CHINA CRYSTAI,

RINSk:

HO1,D

Water

Llsage

(;allons

(AP

ic:iv)

Soil

Med.

Soil

3.4

rox.

)

I.i:h[

Soil

●

✎

The motor stops during drying. Water

vapor comes through the

vent by the door latch during

drying

and

when water is being

pumped out.

Cycle Time

Minutes

(Approx.)

Cycle

Sequence

65*

60*

Med

Soil

63*

57.

Light

Soil

62.

49*

*: Unextended times,

‘These cycle times may he

increased up to 30 minutes if necessary for

vour

dishwasher to heat

the water

proper temperature

for

good washability.-lf HEATED RINSE is selected time may be

fur~her

extended in final rinse for up to

minutes until water temperature reaches

1400F.

145°F.

Drying Cycle Options:

HEATED

DRY on. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 34 minutes to wash cycle time.

HEATED DRY

off (Energy Saver Drying). Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

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Temperature Sensor System

To get dishes clean and dry you

need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a water heating feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heats it, if necessary, to the proper temperature. This water heating feature may allow you to turn down your household water heater and save energy if you’re willing to let the dishwasher run a little longer while it heats water to the proper temperature. 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:

Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents.

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run

continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the

water temperature is below

120°F.,

adjust your water heater. Helpful hints: If outside

temperatures are unusually low,

or if your water travels a long

distance from water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up.

If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes

will

be cold. Wrn 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.

How to use a rinse agent.

A 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 JETDRY brand is recommended.

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

liquid

form.

How to

fill

the rinse agent

dispenser. Unscrew the cap. 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.

Fill Cap

You may check to see if you need to add rinse agent by removing the fill cap and looking into the

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

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds

ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t

find

any rinse agent,

write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER

PRODUCTS, INC. (“JET-DRY”) Corporate Centre 1

55 Federal Road,

P.O.

Box

1991

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

How to choose and use detergent

First, use only powder or liquid

detergents specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types

will cause

oversudsing.

Second, check the phosphate content.

Phosphate helps prevent hard-water materials from forming spots or film on your dishes. If your water is hard (7 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 (8.7% or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent with hard water.

Your water department can tell you the hardness of your water. 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.

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, 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. 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.

won’t wash well.

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.

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

Two,

becausl

some cycles use two washes.

See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial if at OFF position before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly.)

GRASP HANDLE, ROTATE AND CLOSE TIGHTLY

Close the main cup. NOTE: To open the detergent cup

after it has been closed, unlatch the door and rotate the Cycle Indicator Dial a full turn to the OFF position. When the closed cup contains soap it is best that the door be in a

partially open position before

rotating the

Cycle

Indicator Dial. This will help reduce the amount of detergent and rinse aid agent spillage into the tub.

How to prepare the dishes for washing

If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. 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:

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

smll

amounts of soft foods, but large amounts will be difficult to handle.

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.

Detergent Usage Guide

(powder or liquid)

CYCLES

POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH

SHORT WASH CHINA CRYSTAL

RINSE & HOLD

Note: The

foods mentioned here are 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

stinless

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. Items with burned-on and baked-on soils may not come clean. And the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER

HARD WATER

(O-3 grains hardness)

(3-7 grains)

(7-12 grains*)

Main Cup

Open Cup

Main Cup

Open Cup

Main

Cup$

Open Cup*

Half Full

I Half Full Completely

Half Full

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sc>ftener

is recommended. Without it, lime

$Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

can build up in the wa~cr valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons

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How to load your dishwasher

*Appeara”cesofracks mayveryslig~tIy

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. A spray arm in the top washes down also. Make sure to place tall items to the outside

so the upper wash

arm

is not blocked.

How to load the TOP

~CK

Below is the special upper

rack

that comes with

this model.

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 such as a pot or dish handle extend-through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and utensils can be washed when using the folding shelves. Load the bottom rows first, then fold down the shelves and load the top rows. 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

Calrod@

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

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. Be sure the force

of water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.

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How to load the BOTTOM

WCK

—

Fit plates

and

saucers between the pins. Load platters,

pots

and

bowls along the sides, in corners or in the

back.

Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and lids

}nu.st

loaded

in the bottom rack, facing down.

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles UD to

protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons

they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. The security cell cover, hinged in the handle, can be

lowered to either side to secure light-weight items from the effects of the vigorous wash action. When it is not needed, this cover can remain upright.

Precaution!

Take out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket.

As shown here, this plate is being placed with the soiled side facing the center of the rack so 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. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge.

-m

Don’t let any

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What

you

can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.

And what you can’t.

Usually

Safe

Material

Exceptions (not safe)

Special Instructions

Aluminum

YES

Some

colored anodized

aluminum can fade.

Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold leaf

will discolor. Antique, metal-trimmed or

hand-painted patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor.

Some

darkening or spotting

possible. Remove by

scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. If in doubt, check with the manufacturer.

Select CHINA CRYSTAL cycle.

Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.

Chinti

Stoneware

Crystal

YES

Load securely to prevent movement. Check your

manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.

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

Glass

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

YES

Milk

glass

may yellow.

Iron

NO NO

Iron

will

rust.

Pewter

Pewter tarnishes.

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in the

top

rack before

dishwashing

an entire set.

Plastics

YES

Stainless steel

YES

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if left on.

Sterling Silver and Silver plate

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

Don’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 acid

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.

YES

Non-stick

coatings

YES

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to

keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

Tin

NO NO

Tin can rust.

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

Wood

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

the cycle.

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.

However, opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power. So try to

load

everything at the

beginning.

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PROBLEM

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS GO

WHEN YOU’RE SETTING CONTROLS

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES AND

~ATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES

DE~RGENT LE~

IN DISPENSER CUPS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Time too long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and

relatch door.

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 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 inlet water temperature is correct. (To test, see How to Test Water Temperature section.)

Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling onto the bottom rack.

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.) 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.)

Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.

Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking the 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 cups and remove any caked-on detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

Detergent may be old. If the powder is hard or caked in the box, throw it away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.

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The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

SPOTS AND

HLMING

GLASSES AND

FLATWARE

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

YELLOW OR BROWN

HLM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Spotting can be caused by all of these things:

● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)

● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, 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.)

Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, 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 spots and film from glassware:

1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT,

3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle, LIGHT SOIL (Energy saver) SOIL OPTION and HEATED DRY off (Energy saver drying).

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “49” minutes to end of cycle is displayed.

Then

open

the

door and pour

cups

(500ml)

of white vinegar into the bottom of the

dishwasher.

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

Hvinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup of citric acid

crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t, call General Electric 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.

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains 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

tie

filter.

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

Page 19

PROBLEM CHIPPING OF CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT OF

WATER

STND~G

IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

WA~R

WON’T PUMP

OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER LEAKS

MOTOR HUMS

CONTROL PANEL DOESN’T RESPOND TO INPUTS

STAIN~G

TUB

~TERIOR

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See Loading section for correct way to load glassware.)

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.

Use the CHINA CRYSTAL cycle for fine china. 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

sed

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 a disposer, run the disposer to

clear.

Be sure the disposer is

not clogged. See the SYSTEMS MONITOR section.

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. To pump out water, touch START two times, then immediately touch CLEAR

RESET.

Repeat if

necess~.

Suds can cause unit to

oveflow.

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.

Shut off power to dishwasher at fuse or circuit breaker. Wait 5 seconds and restore power to dishwasher. Try input panel again.

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.

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

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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Care and Cleating

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry

thoroughly. Do not use abrasives

or sharp objects on the panel. They

can damage it.

Clean the outside with a good

appliance polish wax. The outside

cabinet finish is durable, but it can

scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.

WR97X0216) is

available from GE Appliance

Parts Mart.

The inside usually takes care of

itself. If it should ever need

cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. Scouring pads and harsh

cleaners can mar the finish.

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.

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 electric power to the

dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

Turn off the water supply.

● Disconnect the water

inlet

line

from the water

valve.

● 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.

● Drain the collection chamber at

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

Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot.

Page 21

How to change color panels

If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your new colors.

The

panels

are held in place by the door trim and the trim on the panel behind 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:

1. Take

out

trim screws on either side of dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.

2. Slide out both insert panels together.

3. Put the color you want in front. (Careful—edges may be sharp.)

4. Replace insert panels, side trim and screws.

How to change lower panel inserts:

1. Remove access panel

attachment screws.

2. Remove the entire access panel.

3. Take out screws and remove the

top trim.

4. Slide out both insert panels together.

5. Put the color you want in front.

6. Replace insert panels, top trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire access panel and attachment screws.

Color insert

panels

for both door and panel can be replaced by V4° thick wood inserts to match your kitchen cabinets. Get them from your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.

Dimensions for V4° wood inserts:

Door Panel:

19 X“

H x 23%,;’ W.

Lower Panel: 3

‘~,;’

H x

23~(~’

NOTE: Do not operate dishwasher

while

changing panels or when

lower access

panel

is removed.

Change c:(]lc~r

minute.v.

Just

remove

trim and change.

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YOUR GE DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR

This warranty is

efiended

RAC~LECTRONIC

PARTS

the original purchaser and any

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

WARRANTY

succeeding owner for products

For one year from date of original

For five years from date of original

purchased for

ordina~

home use in

purchase, we will provide, free of

the

mainland states, Hawaii and

charge, parts and sewice labor in

charge, replacement parts for any

Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

your home to repair or replace

any

●

rack

that rusts because of a

LIMITED because you must pay to

pan of

the

dishwasher that fails

manufacturing defect

because of a manufacturing defect.

ship the product to the

sewice shop

or any

or for the service technician’s travel

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR PARTS WARRANTY

●

electronic control

module that fails

costs to your home.

because of a manufacturing defect.

All warranty

sewice will be

For the second year from date of

You pay for the

sewice trip to your

provided by our Factory Sewice

original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for

home and

sewice labor charges.

Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care”

sewicers during

any

part of

the

dishwasher that fails

FULL TWENTY-YEAR

TUB~OOR

normal working hours.

because of a manufacturing defect.

LINER WARRANTY

You pay for the sewice trip to your

Should your appliance need

For twenty years from date of original

home and service labor charges.

service, during warranty period or

purchase, we will provide, free of

beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

charge, parts and service labor in

(800-432-2737).

your home to repair or replace

the

PermaTuf@ tub or door liner if it

failS

to contain water because of a

manufacturing defect.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

Sewice trips to your home to teach

adequate electrical, plumbing, and

you how to use the product.

other connecting facilities.

Read your Use and Care material.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

If you then have any questions

resetting of circuit breakers.

about operating the product, please

●

Cleaning or servicing of air gap

contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the

device in drain line.

address below, or call, toll free:

●

Failure of the product if it is used for

GE Answer Center

other than its intended purpose or

800.626.2000

used commercially.

consumer information service

●

Damage to product caused by

●

Improper installation.

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

If you have an installation problem,

WARRANTOR IS

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

contact your dealer or installer. You

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

are responsible for providing

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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