GE GSD2900, GSD2930, GSD2920 Use And Care Manual

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UseandtireGui*l

Dishwasher

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Safe~

instructions .,.............,..,......3

Operating Instructions, Tips

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

China, Crystal, Sterling 16 Convenience

Features...................................2

Cycle Features .................................................4

Detergent Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Dispenser Cups 11

Dishwashing

Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....6

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

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

Features

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Loading 13-15 Lock Controls Feature

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Operating instructions,..........................4- 12

POTSCRUBBER .......................................4, 12

Rinse Agent 11 Soil Level 10 Systems Monitor

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Water Temperature 11

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Care and Cleaning

Air Gap 17

User Maintenance 17

Winter Storage 17

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Problem Solver

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More questions ?...call

GE Answer

Center@ 80~626.2000

Preparation

Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . 18

Consumer Services ...................23

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

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

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

Model

GSD2900

SERIES

GE Appliances

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your dishwasher, read this guide carefully.

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

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

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It

lists

causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

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

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

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

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service

calls

concerning your dishwasher.

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.

●

Select a 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.

Convenience Features

This dishwasher has many convenient features:

● 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.

●

SYSTEMS MONITOR

will

tell you

whtit

’s happening

the

dishwasher

and

certoin

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.

If You Need Service

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

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the

people

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

NEXT. if you

are

still not pleased, write

all

the

details—including your phone number-to:

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

FINALLY, it your problem is

still

not resolved, write:

Major

Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, IL 60606”

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WARNING—When

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

●

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose,

as you

wi~

find described in this Use and Care

Guide.

●

This dishwasher must be properly

‘Q~;b

installed and located in accordance

. . .with the Installation Instructions

“.. .<-

before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center! 800.626.2000.

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded

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

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

●

not store or use combustible

.’

materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

●

Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

●

Do not wash plastic items unless marked

“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations,

●

Load light plastic items so they will not become

dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher—they mi ht come into contact with

the

Calrod@

heating e

ement

and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of

inju~.

●

When loading

items

to be washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal, and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to

reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

●

Do not tamper with controls.

●

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 abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher.

●

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance

is used by or near children, Do not

allow

children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

●

Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents

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

●

To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

b~fore

attempting any maintenance. NOTE: Turning the control dial to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply, We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

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

accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This

will

allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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HOW

OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

Step 1

Step 2

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. pots, pans, bowls, etc. according

instructions

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.

in the Loading section.

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

and

latch dishwasher door.

CYCLE PHASE

●

ENERGY MONITOR

TIME TO END OF CYCLE

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.

SYSTEMS MONITOR

CYCLE SELECTIONS

POT- NORMAL SHORT CHINA

SCRUBBER WASH WASH CRYSTAL

0000

,0000(

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

● 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 b<fore loading.

Follow loading instructions in the Loading section.

● RINSE & HOLD is for

rinsing partial

loads

which will

be washed later.

Do not

use

defergent.

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

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

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DOOR LATCH “OFF “POSITION SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS

SOIL OPTIONS

HEATING OPTIONS

HEAVV

NORMAL LIGHT

HEATEO

HEATED

SOIL SOIL SOIL

RINSE

ORV

000

START

000

6.6

Step 4. Select a soil option

you wish to make program changes, start with the soil level.

You

should select a

change

within

30 seconds, otherwise

all

panel lights will go out. To relight, touch any

pad

or open and

reclose

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

6Yc.

● HEATED

RINSF.—Select

with either POTSCRUBBER or NORMAL WASH. Heats water in final rinse to 140

F.0–1450F.

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.

Step

Start 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.

Dishwash~

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

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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OPEMTING mSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Dishwashing

shortcut

When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch

is moved to the ON position, the control panel will display the last settings you selected.

If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch START.

The dishwasher remembers your last

cycle

so you don’t

NOTE: If there has been a power failure, NORMAL

have to reprogram each time.

WASH, NORMAL SOIL and HEATED DRY off will automatically be programmed. Make any new selections as desired and touch START.

How to lock dishwasher controls to prevent use by children

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

pad

touched twice within

seconds, all pads become inoperative and no new selections can be made until

the lock is released. The word

LOCKED appears in the SYSTEMS MONITOR.

Children cannot accidentally start

Touch

dishwasher by touching pads. The here twice

SOIL OPTIONS

only control unaffected is the within 3

HEAW

NORMAL LIGHT

DELAY START. If this selection

seconds

SOIL

has been made, dishwasher

will

to lock start automatically after whatever delay you have selected.

ii{~f::o’

666,

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THE SYSTEMS MONITOR TELLS YOU

W~T’S ~PPENING

DISPLAY

NUMERALS FROM

to 99

MINUTES

NUMERALS FROM

I to 9

HRS.

DELAY

ENERGY MONITOR

LO—— _

— — HI

ENERGY SAVER

WASHING

RINSE DRYING

RINSED ONLY

HEATING

PLUS HEATING

CLEAN

LOCKED

RESET

WHAT IT MEANS

Number of minutes left in the cycle.

Number

hours delay until start of cycle.

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

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

Displayed during Pre-wash, Pre-rinse and Main Wash periods. Displayed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash. Displayed during HEATED DRY on when selected. Indicates completion of RINSE & HOLD cycle. Remains on until door is unlatched. 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

minutes when “HEATING” is displayed. 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. Indicates completed cycle (except RINSE & HOLD). Remains on until door is unlatched. Indicates controls are locked to prevent unauthorized use. Indicates

power failure occurred.

The CLEAR RESET pad was touched.

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THE SYSTEMS MONITOR

TELLS YOU IF CERTAIN THINGS ARE WRONG

DISPLAY

and

RESET

BLOCKED WASH ARM

SLOW DRAIN

BLOCKED DRAIN

DRAIN

SENSOR

TEMP

SENSOR

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

utensil

sticking

through

the bottom of the

through the

lower rack.

The dishwasher is

taking

longer

than normal to

drain

the water

out. This is usually caused by

blockage in the drain

air gap

(see

Air Gap section),

kink in the

draic

hose, or a stopped-up drain pipe.

Similar to slow

drain.

This

indicates that the drain is so clogged that the dishwasher cannot continue to operate in

satisfactory manner. Dishwasher will stop.

Dishwasher will continue cycle

along

with a drain period.

The temperature

sensor

the

dishwasher is not functioning

properly. Dishwasher may

continue to be used, but it will

not heat

water

automatictil]y.

WHAT TO DO

IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER

FAILURE OCCURRED:

1. Unlatch the door.

the detergent cup is open,

add

detergent and

the cup.

Relatch

the door

and

touch “START,” then immediately

touch “CLEAR RESET.” (This will pump

any

remaining

water out of the machine. )

Select the desired

cycle

and rerun the load.

IF THE DISHWASHER WAS

N07 IN

USE:

1. Latch door.

2. Select desired cycle.

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

BLOCKED” 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

;iir

gap (See Air Gap section).

2. Check

for a

kink in the drain hose.

Check plumbing

f(]r slow c]r

stopped-up drains.

(NOTE: Warranty service does not cover

household

drain

problem s.)

Locate and

remove the blockage in the drain system.

To pump

any

remaining water out of the machine:

Ltitch

door.

Select

any

cycle.

Touch “STAR T.’ and then immediately touch “CLEAR

RESET.” (NOTE: Warranty service

does

not

cover

household

drain

problems. )

If DRAIN SENSOR repeats

for the next cycle. CJII

for service.

The temperature

sensor

needs to be replaced.

Cull

for service.

NOTE:

YOLI may

continue to use your dishwasher. For best

results adjust your

housch(>kl water heater

thermostat to

1400F.

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DISPLAY

DRAIN WATER

LOW WATER

TEMP

WHAT IT MEANS

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).

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.

WHAT TO DO

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 break up the blockage.

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.

Before you call for service

● Try the cycle again to see if the Code reappears.

. Restore power after about five seconds and try the

The dishwasher may correct itself.

cycle again.

. Electronic controls can be affected by outside

. Check the guide for things you can do to correct the

interference.

problem.

Sometimes shutting off the power to the dishwasher

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

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What happens in each cycle

●

You’11 hear occasional clicking

● The motor stops during drying.

sounds:

● Water vapor comes through the

—Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Detergent cup opening.

vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out.

Fills

Wash Cycles

POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH

SHORT WASH

CHINA CRYSTAL

RINSE & HOLD

Water Usage

Gallons

(Approx.)

Ieavy

Soil

3.4

Cycle Sequence

HmBHH

Cycle

Time

Minss~es

Ieav!

Soil

—

65* 60*

tied

Soil —

63*

57*

rox.)

Light

Soil

62.

49*

*Unextended times. These

cvcle

times

may

be increased

minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to

proper temperature for

goo~ washability.-If

HEATED RINSE is selected time maybe

fu~her

extended in final rinse for up to

20 minutes until water temperature reaches

140°F.

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

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. 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. To improve washability if the water is less than

120°F.

and you cannot adjust

your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both

detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

How to use a rinse agent.

A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker some models, by pressing the clear center of the than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent is drawn into the drying faster, too.

center of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center

For best

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

area remains clear add rinse agent.

agent

such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

Your dishwasher’s rinse

agent

container holds

Rinse

agents

come in either

liquid

or solid form. Your

ounces. This should last

about

3 months. Fill as

needed. Do not overfill.

dishwasher’s dispenser uses the

Iiquid

form.

How to fill rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew cap. Add liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace cap. The dispenser automatically releases rinse agent into final rinse water.

You may check to see if you need to add rinse agent

by removing the fill cap and looking into the

container. You may also check the rinse agent, on

How to choose and use the right detergent.

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”) 55 Federal Rd.

P.O.

Box 1991

Danbury, CT. 06313-1991

First, use only powder or liquid detergent 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 how hard your water is. So

can your county extension agent or your area’s water softener company. Just call and ask them how many “grains of hardness” 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.

(continued next poge)

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OPEWT~G ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

How to choose and use the right detergent. (continued)

Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes

You’ll find two detergent

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

dispensers on the inside

cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An outside layer of glass is etched away!

Of course, this takes

door of your dishwasher.

Two, because some cycles

some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to find out the hardness of your water?

use two washes.

See “Detergent

U.~age

Keep

your detergent fresh and

dry.

Under

Guide” below.

the

~i~k

isn’t a

go~d

place to store detergent.

Too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent

Always close the main cup tightly. When it is firmly

into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes,

latched you will hear a

either. (It won’t be fresh OR dry).

clicking sound. It is not

If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw

necessary to

overtighten.

away.

Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use a liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as they age or come in contact with water.

OPEN

CUP

“’

MAIN

CUP

GRASP HANDLE, ROTATE AND CLOSE TIGHTLY

Detergent Usage Guide (powder of liquid)

SOFT WATER

MEDIUM WATER

HARD WATER

(()-3

grains

hardness)

(3-7 grains)

(7-1 2 grains*)

CYCLES

Main

Cup

Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup

Main

Cups:

Open

Cup~

POTSCRUBBER

Half

Full

+ Half Full

Completely

Half

Full

Completely

+ Completely

NORMAL WASH

Full

SHORT WASH

Half

Full

None

Half

Full

None

Completely

None

CHINA CRYSTAL

Full

RINSE & HOLD

Use no detergent

~ 12

~rains

and up is extremely hard water, A water softener is recommended. Without

it,

Filled

Main

Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

lime can build up in the water valve. The

water

valve may stick while open and

cause

flooding.

Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons

How to Prepare the Dishes for Washing

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

NOTE: The foods mentioned are examples only. Other

hard solids. It is also best to remove hard-shelled

foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from

vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy vegetables and your dishes. You may also want to consider removing

crusts. Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease.

foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice

2. Remove large quantities of any

food.

Your

and other foods that can cause discoloration of stainless

dishwasher has a built-in soft food

dis~oser

that

steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long

petiod.

pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them

away.

It can handle small 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.

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 may not come clean and the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

Page 13

HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

Thi.\ i.~ (i r(lrrdotn tnixed lo(ld, th(~

most

cotnrtlotl” t}p(~

.YYOU

will

h(~~(’.

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

t(:

place tall items to the outside

so the upper wash

arm

is not blocked.

HOW TO LOAD T

—

WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

The washer 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

ari

item such

as a pot or

dish

handle extend through the bottom

rack. This could block the wash

arm

and cause poor

washing results.

‘HE TOP RACK

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

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.

(( ’0111

;/114(,(/ tl<,.k’t /)([,?(,)

Page 14

HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

Shelf Up

Fold the folding shelf

for

glasses

and tall

things.

Place tall items-to the

o~tside-so

the upper wash

~rm

not blocked.

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. Load platters, pots and bowls

along

the sides, in comers or in the back.

—

,,..

As shown here this

~late

hcinx Dlaced

with the

soiled

side

facing the cent~r

[he rac[ ;O

water

and

detergent

from

wash arm

ciin reach soi led surlaces.

Page 15

Pots, pans, casseroles,

salad

bowls, mixing bowls and

lids

rnu.st be loaded

the bo[~om rack, facing

down.

Heavily soiled pots, pans

and

casseroles MUST be

loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler

ans

and racks along the

edge.

Put flatware in

the

removable basket with handles up

to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks

and

spoons

so 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

vi&orous

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.

Page 16

WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

IN YOUR DISHWASHER.

Usually

Safe

YES

Material

Aluminum

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized

aluminum

can fade.

Special Instructions

Some

darkeninE

or spotting possible. Remove by

scouring with

soap-filled steel wool pads.

Chinti

Stoneware

YES

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

leaf

will discolor.

in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash

one piece daily

Ior

le~st

a month. Compare with the

rest

of the set.

CrystJl

YES

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

Load securely to prevent movement. Select

CHINA-

CRYSTAL cycle.

Check your manufacturer’s

instructions

for vour

crvstai.

No!l-dishwasher itetns—such

electronic

ait- cleanet-

filters. furnace

filters,

paint

brushes. etc.

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher

and

discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

Glass

Iron

YES

Milk

ZIJSS mav vellow.

Iron will rust.

Pewter

Pewter tarnishes

Plastics

Stainless steel

YES

If’ it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE. test one piece in the top rack betore dishwashing an entire set.

Rinse

if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods

can stain if’

left

on.

Sterling Silver

and

Silver plate

YES

Don’t put in

sfime

silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between metals can

damage silvel-.

Don’t wash copper utensils in the

s~me Imrd.

Silver may

get a

brown film. Adhesive used to

~ttach

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

blttck spo[s. Place

in back section of silverware basket to avoid

exposure to detergent

from

the detergent cup.

Nm-stick

coatings

YES

After

wfishing,

wipe the

norl-stick

coating area with

vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

Tin

Tin can rust

wood

Wood can warp. crock or lose its

finish

with

fitly

type of washing.

Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.

Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD cycle. With other wash cycles, you

can ~ldd

dishes

at any

time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion

the cycle.

However, opening the door during any cycle lessens

cleaning power. So try to load everything at the

beginning.

Here’s how to

add a

forgotten dish:

1. 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.

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.

Page 17

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean

the control panel with a lightly dampened

Appliance Polish Wax

& Cletiner (Cat.

No.

cloth. Dry thoroughly.

[10

not

usc

abrasives or

WR97X02 16)

avoilab]e from

GE Appliance

sharp objects

on (he

panel. They

catl dtimage i[.

Ptirts Marts,

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish

The inside usually takes care of itself.

should

wax.

The ou(side cahi nc( I’inish

dur-ahte.

hut

ever need cteaning, use a rnitd

cleansing powder.

catl

scratch.

S() Lrsc no scour”i n:

pads. or harsh or

Scouring pads and harsh

cteaners can mar

the finish.

gritty

ctcancrs.

Not

Using Your Dishwasher in

[i’

your-

dishwasher is

tel’t

in an

unheated ptacc

during the

win(cr.

ask a

service

technician

to:

●

C’u( 01.1. cteclricat power to [he

dishwasher. Rcrno\c

[’uses or [rip

circuit

hrcakcr.

● Turn

0[.(’

the

Wa[cr Slrppty.

●

Di scc)rlrlec’t the

water i n

tct

I i

from the water vatvc.

●

Dr-ar

water from the

rltc( t

rlc

and water vat

vc.

( Use a pan

catch the water. )

Winter? Protect Against Freezing.

PUMP

COVER

SCREWS

● Reconnect the water inlet tine

the

wtiter

vat

ve.

● Drain the

cot Iection

chamber at

rear

of unit

betow filter

disconnecting hose to pump.

Reconnect

after draining.

●

Rcrnovc

the plastic pump

cover

in the tub

bottom and

use

sponge

to soak up water in

the rubber boot.

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

An air

~ap

is a

ptumbing

device.

pr”otcc[s your

dishwasher against

wutcr

backing

LIp

rlto

it i [’ a drain

ctogs. The

air

gap

not

a part

of”

the

dishwasher and

you

may

not

even

have one.

No[ at t pt

mbi ng

codes r-ec]u

i re air

gaps.

Check the air gap any time your

dishwasher isn’t draining well.

11’

you have an air gap,

check

it at least once a month. IT 1S 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

litt

off the chrome

cover. Then unscrew the plastic

cap

and

check for any

buildup of grit.

A toothpick

makes cteaning easy.

Page 18

HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS

you are redecorating, you

can change your

dishwasher’s front

panels to

match

or blend with your new colors.

The

panels are

held

place

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 insert:

Take out trim screws on either side

of the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.

2. Slide out

the

insert panel.

3. Put the

color

you want in

front.

(Careful—edges may be sharp).

4. Replace the insert panel,

side

trim and screws.

How

to change lower panel insert:

1. Remove panel attachment screws.

2. Remove the

entire panel.

Take

out screws and remove the top trim.

Slide

out the insert panel.

5. Put the color you want in front.

6. Repluce

the insert panel. top trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire panel and attachment screws.

Color insert panels for both the door and the lower panel can be replaced by 1/4” thick wood inserts to match your kitchen cabinets. Get them from your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.

Dimensions for 1/4” wood inserts:

Door Panel:

i9X”

H X

23(fi~”

Lower

Panel:

31 X,” H X

23LX,,”

NOTE: Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access

panel

is removed.

Page 19

PROBLEM

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN YOU’RE

SE~ING

CONTROLS

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY

MARKS ON DISHES

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 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 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 may be 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 may be 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

caked in the box, throw it away.

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

DETERGENT

LE~

IN DISPENSER CUPS

Page 20

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Spotting

can

caused

all

of these things:

● Extremely hard water. (See How

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.

Select POTSCRUBBER cycle, LIGHT SOIL (Energy saver) SOIL OPTION and

HEATED DRY

off (Energy

saver

drying).

Start

the dishwasher

and

allow to run

until

“497’ 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.

Close the door

and allow

the dishwasher to complete the cycle.

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat

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’1

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

1500F.

Tea

coffee

can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand.

usin& a

solution of 1/2 cup

bleach and

~ cLlps wfirnl water.

An overall yellow or brown

film

dishes

or glassware can be caused by iron deposits

water.

A special

filter

in the

wuter

supply I

ine

is the only

way

to correct this

prob]em. 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

usLIa[[y remove this stain.

Page 21

●

PROBLEM

CHIPPING OF CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING

IN THE BOTTOM

OF THE TUB WATER WON’T PUMP

OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER LEAKS

MOTOR HUMS

CONTROL PANEL DOESN’T RESPOND TO INPUTS

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 seal lubricated.

If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have

drain problem. Clean the air

gap, if you have one. (See Care

and

Cleaning section.)

Check the kitchen sink. 1s 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 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.

(Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with

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.

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

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Page 22

NOTES

Page 23

Wdll

Be There

With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll

there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

GEAnswer Center@

In-Home

Repak

Service

800-GE-CARES

C,E

Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

p.m.

weekday% 9:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and

ou-

so most repairs can be handted in just one visit.

Service Con*acts

800-626-D24

Whatever

yOLlr

question about any GE

major appliance,

Answer Cente@

information service is available to

help. Your cat—anci your

question-

will be

answerecl

prornpdy and

courteously. And

you

can call any

time.

Answer Ccnte@ service is

open 24 hours a

day

7 days a week.

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be

there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a

multiple-

year contract, you’re assured of fiture service at today’s prices.

Telecommunication Device

for

the Deaf

Parts

andAccessories

800-626-2002

Individu&

qudfied

to service

heir

own appliances

can

have needed

parls or- accesso~-ies

senl

dil-e{’Liy 10

their

OIIIC. ‘l-he (;E

p:iI”Ls sys(ern

pl()-

vides access to

over

47,()()() parls... and

all GE (;enuinc

Renewal

Parts

arc

fully

warranted. VISA, Mastcr(;ard

and Discover cards

are

accep[ed.

User maintenance instructions

contained in this

boo~et

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing

gener~y

shodd

be referred to

qufified

service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing

maycawe

unsafe operation.

—~

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, ----

‘.-. . . . .

“----- —..

. . .

-,” ..- - ,.-.. -..” . . .

For Customers With Special Needs...

80~62E2000

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls

fi)r

a variety of GE appliances,

and a brochure to assist in planning

barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility

‘Ib

obtain these items.

free

charge,

cdl

800.626.2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing

or speech who have access

a TDD

or a conventional teletypewriter may

Cdl

800-TDD-GEAC

(800-833-4322)

to request

information or sewice.

Page 24

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

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

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

sewice

labor in

your home to repair or replace

any

pah

the

dishwasher that

fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR PARTS WARRANTY

For the second year from date of original purchase, we will provide,

free of charge, replacement

patis for

a~Ypati

the

dishwasher that

fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

You pay for the service trip to your

home and service labor charges.

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR

RACWELECTRONIC

PARTS

WARRANTY

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

charge, replacement parts for any

●

rack

that rusts because of a

manufacturing defect

or any

●

electronic control

module that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

You pay for the service trip to your home and

sewice

labor charges.

FULL TWENTY-YEAR TUB/DOOR

LINER WARRANTY

For twenty years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and

sewice

labor in

your home to repair or replace

the

PermaTuf(n’ tub

or door /iner

if it

fails

to contain water because of a

manufacturing defect.

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

purchased for

ordina~

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

D.C.

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the

serv;ce

technician’s travel

costs to your home. All warranty service will be

provided by our Factory

Sewice

Centers or by our authorized Customer Care” servicers during

normal working hours.

Should your appliance need

sewice,

during warranty period or

beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

Semice

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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