GE GSD2900 SERIES Use and Care Manual

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UseandtireGui*l

Dishwasher

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Problem Solver

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Operating Instructions, Tips

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

China, Crystal, Sterling 16 Convenience

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

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

Dispenser Cups 11

Dishwashing

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

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

Features Loading 13-15 Lock Controls Feature

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

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

Rinse Agent 11 Soil Level 10 Systems Monitor Water Temperature 11

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Care and Cleaning

Air Gap 17

User Maintenance 17

Winter Storage 17

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

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

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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

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

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It of minor operating problems that

you can correct yourself. your questions. If you don’t understand something

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

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park

If you received

a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the

dishwasher.

Louisville. KY 40225

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 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

● 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.

full

load. This helps to keep soils

will

remove soil from

load.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label fastened to the tub wall just

lists

causes

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.

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

the

dishwasher

● Lets you

LOCK

the controls to prevent accidental

tampering.

● Remembers your

reprogram each time. See Shortcut section.

will

tell you

and

certoin

last

cycle so you don ‘t have to

whtit

things

’s happening

are

wrong.

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

still not pleased, write

all

are

details—including your phone number-to:

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

FINALLY, it your problem is

Major

Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

still

not resolved, write:

Chicago, IL 60606”

the

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WARNING—When

appliance, always exercise basic

●

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose,

as you

safety precautions, including the following:

wi~

find described in this Use and Care

Guide.

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This dishwasher must be properly

‘Q~;b

“.. .<-

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.

.’

installed and located in accordance

. . .with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not

●

not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids

using this

●

Do not touch the

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 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.

b~fore

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.

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

To minimize the possibility of

●

When loading

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.

items

ement

and be damaged.

to be washed:

inju~.

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 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

Calrod@

●

To minimize the possibility of

attempting any maintenance. NOTE:

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

heating element during

allow

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater and/or

will

allow any

children

●

Do not tamper with controls.

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HOW

OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

Step 1

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

CYCLE PHASE

ENERGY MONITOR

TIME TO END OF CYCLE

instructions

Step 2

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)

and

latch dishwasher door.

●

SYSTEMS MONITOR

POT- NORMAL SHORT CHINA

SCRUBBER WASH WASH CRYSTAL

,0000(

CYCLE SELECTIONS

0000

Systems Monitor

This panel tells you what is happening in the dishwasher and can alert you to some possible problems.

Information displayed:

● Selected wash

● 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.

cycle

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.

dishware

● 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.

rinse

Follow loading instructions in the Loading section.

before

dishware b<fore loading.

Pre-rinse

Pre-

● RINSE & HOLD is for

rinsing partial be washed later.

defergent.

START with this cycle.

To change a setting,

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

loads

which will

Do not

use

Do not use DELAY

just touch

will

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DOOR LATCH “OFF “POSITION SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS

SOIL OPTIONS

HEAVV

NORMAL LIGHT

SOIL SOIL SOIL

000

Step 4. Select a soil option

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

You

should select a 30 seconds, otherwise lights will go out. To relight, touch any

pad

or open and

● 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

●

NORMAL SOIL is

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.

HEATING OPTIONS

HEATEO

RINSE

HEATED

ORV

START

6.6

change

all

reclose

cycle.

automatically

within

panel

door.

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

● HEATED

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

6Yc.

RINSF.—Select

F.0–1450F.

with

Touch

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. will proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically.

To delay the start, touch DELAY

START pad. The SYSTEMS MONITOR will read”1 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

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.

Dishwash~

hrs

delay.”

put detergent

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OPEMTING mSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Dishwashing

The dishwasher remembers your last have to reprogram each time.

shortcut

cycle

so you don’t

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.

NOTE: If there has been a power failure, NORMAL 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 touched twice within all pads become inoperative and no new selections can be made until

the lock is released. The word

LOCKED appears in the SYSTEMS MONITOR.

pad

seconds,

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads. The here twice only control unaffected is the within 3 DELAY START. If this selection has been made, dishwasher start automatically after whatever delay you have selected.

will

Touch

seconds to lock

ii{~f::o’

SOIL OPTIONS

HEAW

NORMAL LIGHT

SOIL

666,

SOIL

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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—— _

ENERGY SAVER

WASHING

RINSE DRYING

RINSED ONLY

HEATING

PLUS HEATING

— — HI

WHAT IT MEANS

Number of minutes left in the cycle.

Number

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

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 During the heating extension the minutes countdown is on hold.

hours delay until start of cycle.

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

145°F.

CLEAN

LOCKED

RESET

Indicates completed cycle (except RINSE & HOLD). Remains on until door is unlatched.

Indicates controls are locked to prevent unauthorized use. Indicates The CLEAR RESET pad was touched.

power failure occurred.

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THE SYSTEMS MONITOR

TELLS YOU IF CERTAIN THINGS ARE WRONG

DISPLAY

and

RESET

BLOCKED WASH ARM

WHAT IT MEANS

Electrical has been interrupted but is now back on.

An obstruction is preventing the

lower wash This is usually caused by

sticking

through the

power to

arm

through

lower rack.

the

dishwasher

from turning.

utensil

the bottom of the

WHAT TO DO

IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER FAILURE OCCURRED:

1. Unlatch the door. detergent and

Relatch

touch “CLEAR RESET.” (This will pump

water out of the machine. )

Select the desired

IF THE DISHWASHER WAS

1. Latch door.

2. Select desired cycle.

Run cycle when desired.

1. Unlatch door.

2. Check the wash

3. Relatch door.

NOTE: If the wash

BLOCKED” display still appears, you

by pressing START

the door

lower

arm and

the detergent cup is open,

the cup.

and

touch “START,” then immediately

cycle

and rerun the load.

rack for

reposition it.

arm

is not blocked

pad a

second time.

N07 IN

any

item that could block the

USE:

and

“WASH ARM

may

add

any

remaining

start wash

cycle

SLOW DRAIN

BLOCKED DRAIN

DRAIN

SENSOR

TEMP

SENSOR

The dishwasher is than normal to out. This is usually caused by blockage in the drain Air Gap section), hose, or a stopped-up drain pipe.

Similar to slow 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 dishwasher is not functioning

properly. Dishwasher may continue to be used, but it will

not heat

water

taking

longer

drain

the water

air gap

kink in the

drain.

This

sensor

the

automatictil]y.

(see

draic

This dishwasher is designed to automatically compensate for

longer

than

normal

drain times, but cycle time will be

extended. If this code continues to

1. Clean the

2. Check

Check plumbing

(NOTE: Warranty service does not cover

drain

Locate and

To pump

Ltitch

Select

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

RESET.” (NOTE: Warranty service household

If DRAIN SENSOR repeats

The temperature NOTE:

results adjust your

;iir

gap (See Air Gap section).

for a

kink in the drain hose.

f(]r slow c]r

problem s.)

remove the blockage in the drain system.

any

remaining water out of the machine:

door.

any

cycle.

drain

problems. )

for the next cycle. CJII

sensor

needs to be replaced.

YOLI may

continue to use your dishwasher. For best

housch(>kl water heater

appear

frequently:

stopped-up drains.

household

does

not

Cull

thermostat to

cover

for service.

1400F.

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DISPLAY

WHAT IT MEANS

WHAT TO DO

DRAIN WATER

LOW WATER

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 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.

The drain pump could be temporarily blocked (usually caused by food particles such

as cereal).

LOW WATER

TEMP

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.

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.

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.

. Restore power after about five seconds and try the

cycle again.

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

problem.

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What happens in each cycle

●

You’11 hear occasional clicking

sounds:

—Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Detergent cup opening.

Water Usage

Gallons

Ieavy

Wash Cycles

Fills

POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH

SHORT WASH

Soil

(Approx.)

● 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 Sequence

Cycle

Time

Minss~es

tied

Ieav!

Soil

Soil —

—

63*

65* 60*

57*

rox.)

Light

Soil

62.

49*

CHINA CRYSTAL

RINSE & HOLD

*Unextended times. These

proper temperature for

20 minutes until water temperature reaches

3.4

cvcle

times

may

goo~ washability.-If

HmBHH

be increased

HEATED RINSE is selected time maybe

140°F.

145°F.

minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to

fu~her

extended in final rinse for up to

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:

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 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 your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

If outside temperatures are unusually

will

be cold. Turn

120°F.

and you cannot adjust

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.

For best

agent

Rinse dishwasher’s dispenser uses the

How to fill rinse agent dispenser.

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

dishwashing

such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

agents

come in either

performance, use of a rinse

liquid

or solid form. Your

Iiquid

form.

Unscrew cap. Add

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

agent

Your dishwasher’s rinse ounces. This should last 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”) 55 Federal Rd.

P.O.

Box 1991

Danbury, CT. 06313-1991

container holds

about

3 months. Fill as

How to choose and use the right detergent.

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

oversudsing.

Second, check the phosphate content.

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.

Phosphate helps

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

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.

can your county extension agent or your

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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 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

the

~i~k

isn’t a

go~d

place to store detergent.

dry.

Under

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

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.

Detergent Usage Guide (powder of liquid)

SOFT WATER (()-3

grains

Main

CYCLES POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH SHORT WASH

CHINA CRYSTAL RINSE & HOLD

~ 12

~rains

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

lime can build up in the water valve. The

Cup

Half

Full

Half

Full

Use no detergent

hardness)

Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup

+ Half Full

None

water

valve may stick while open and

MEDIUM WATER

(3-7 grains)

Completely Full

Half

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

Two, because some cycles

use two washes.

See “Detergent

U.~age

Guide” below.

Always close the main cup tightly. When it is firmly latched you will hear a

clicking sound. It is not

necessary to

Full

Use no detergent

it,

cause

flooding.

Half

None

Full

overtighten.

OPEN

CUP

“’

GRASP HANDLE, ROTATE AND CLOSE TIGHTLY

MAIN

CUP

HARD WATER

(7-1 2 grains*)

Open

Cups:

Main Completely

Full Completely

Full

Filled

Main

Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons

+ Completely

Use no detergent

Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

Cup~

Full None

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

NOTE: The foods mentioned are examples only. Other 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.

2. Remove large quantities of any dishwasher has a built-in soft food

pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them

food.

dis~oser

Your

that

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

foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and other foods that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long

petiod.

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.

RINSE & HOLD cycle for small “holding” loads.

Page 13

HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

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

.YYOU

will

h(~~(’.

Make sure dishes water can the the center sends water items in the upper rack. A spray down also. so the upper wash

bottom

reach

sprays water up. The tower that rises in

are

properly

the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in

out over

Make

sure

t(:

place tall items to the outside

arm

is not blocked.

most

loaded to

the dishes to wash the

cotnrtlotl” t}p(~

insure that

arm

in the top washes

—

WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

The washer tower rises through the center bottom rack the cycle. Don’t block it or load

Also, be careful not to let a portion as a pot or rack. This could block the wash washing results.

during

the wash and rinse portions of

tall

things next to it.

ari

dish

handle extend through the bottom

arm

and cause poor

of the

item such

HOW TO LOAD T

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

stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the

glasses touch each other.

Calrod@heating

element. Arrange

‘HE TOP RACK

Sauce pans,

be placed—face

is handy for all kinds of odd shapes.

mixing

bowls and

down—in the top rack. The top rack

other

small

(( ’0111

items

may

;/114(,(/ tl<,.k’t /)([,?(,)

Page 14

HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

Shelf Up

Fold the folding shelf Place tall items-to the not blocked.

HOW TO LOAD

for

glasses

o~tside-so

and tall

the upper wash

things.

Shelf Down

The folding shelf gives you

~rm

long utensils on two levels. then fold the shelf

down,

THE BOTTOM RACK

—

extra space for

Load the

lower level first,

cups and

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 side

facing the cent~r

from

wash arm

ciin reach soi led surlaces.

~late

[he rac[ ;O

hcinx Dlaced

water

with the

and

detergent

soiled

Page 15

Pots, pans, casseroles, lids

rnu.st be loaded

salad

bowls, mixing bowls and

the bo[~om rack, facing

down.

and

Heavily soiled pots, pans loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler

ans

and racks along the

casseroles MUST be

edge.

Put flatware in to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.

The security cell cover, lowered to either side to the effects of the needed, this cover

the

removable basket with handles up

and

spoons

hinged

in the handle, can be

secure

light-weight items from

vi&orous

wash action. When it is not

can

remain upright.

Precaution!

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

Page 16

Material

Aluminum

Chinti

Stoneware

CrystJl

No!l-dishwasher itetns—such

electronic

ait- cleanet-

filters. furnace

filters,

paint

brushes. etc.

Glass

Iron Pewter Plastics

Stainless steel

Sterling Silver

and

Silver plate

Nm-stick

coatings Tin

wood

WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

IN YOUR DISHWASHER.

Usually

Safe

YES

NO NO

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized

aluminum

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

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

Milk Iron will rust. Pewter tarnishes

Don’t put in basket with stainless steel. Contact between metals can

damage silvel-.

Don’t wash copper utensils in the brown film.

Adhesive used to hollow-handle knives can loosen

Tin can rust Wood can warp. crock or lose

its

can fade.

ZIJSS mav vellow.

sfime

s~me Imrd.

finish

with

Silver may

fitly

leaf

silverware

get a

~ttach

some

type of washing.

Special Instructions

Some

darkeninE

scouring with

in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece daily rest

of the set.

Load securely to prevent movement. Select

CRYSTAL cycle.

instructions Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher

and

discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

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

Rinse

if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods

can stain if’

if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can

Rinse stain if’

blttck spo[s. Place

exposure to detergent

After

wfishing,

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

or spotting possible. Remove by

soap-filled steel wool pads.

Ior

le~st

a month. Compare with the

CHINA-

Check your manufacturer’s

for vour

crvstai.

left

on.

left

on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove

in back section of silverware basket to avoid

from

the detergent cup.

wipe the

norl-stick

coating area with

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

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

at any

time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion

the cycle.

can ~ldd

dishes

However, opening the door during any cycle lessens

cleaning power. So try to load everything at the

beginning.

Here’s how to

1. Push the door

2. Wait

add a

forgotten dish:

latch

to the left. Washing will stop.

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

When the door is locked, washing will continue.

right.

Page 17

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean

the control panel with a lightly dampened

cloth. Dry thoroughly.

sharp objects

on (he

[10

not

usc

panel. They

abrasives or

catl dtimage i[.

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish

wax.

The ou(side cahi nc( I’inish

catl

scratch.

gritty

Not

Using Your Dishwasher in

[i’

yourunheated ptacc

ask a

service

●

C’u( 01.1. cteclricat power to [he

dishwasher. Rcrno\c circuit

● Turn

●

Di scc)rlrlec’t the

S() Lrsc no scour”i n:

ctcancrs.

dishwasher is

during the

technician

hrcakcr.

0[.(’

the

Wa[cr Slrppty.

water i n

tel’t

to:

[’uses or [rip

tct

dur-ahte.

pads. or harsh or

in an

win(cr.

I i

hut

Winter? Protect Against Freezing.

PUMP

from the water vatvc.

●

Dr-ar

water from the

and water vat

catch the water. )

rltc( t

vc.

( Use a pan

rlc

COVER

Appliance Polish Wax

WR97X02 16)

& Cletiner (Cat.

avoilab]e from

GE Appliance

Ptirts Marts,

The inside usually takes care of itself.

ever need cteaning, use a rnitd

Scouring pads and harsh

SCREWS

● Reconnect the water inlet tine

the

● Drain the

rear

cleansing powder.

cteaners can mar

wtiter

vat

cot Iection

of unit

betow filter

disconnecting hose to pump. Reconnect

●

Rcrnovc

in the tub

sponge

after draining.

the plastic pump

bottom and

to soak up water in

the rubber boot.

ve.

No.

should

the finish.

chamber at

use

cover

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

An air It

wutcr

ctogs. The

the even codes r-ec]u

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

~ap

is a

ptumbing

pr”otcc[s your

backing

dishwasher against

LIp

air

gap

dishwasher and

have one.

No[ at t pt

i re air

rlto

it i [’ a drain

not

you

gaps.

device.

a part may

mbi ng

of”

not

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,

dishwasher. then cover. Then unscrew the plastic

and

check for any

A toothpick

first

turn off the

litt

off the chrome

buildup of grit.

makes cteaning easy.

cap

Page 18

HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS

you are redecorating, you

can change your

dishwasher’s front panels to blend with your new colors.

The

held

the door trim the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each

panel the color

How to change door panel insert:

Take out trim screws on either side

of the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.

2. Slide out

3. Put the

(Careful—edges may be sharp).

4. Replace the insert panel,

How

1. Remove panel attachment screws.

2. Remove the

Take

Slide

5. Put the color you want in front.

6. Repluce

7. Replace the entire panel and attachment screws.

match

panels are

place

and

is a different

of your own choice.

the

color

to change lower panel insert:

out screws and remove the top trim.

out the insert panel.

the insert panel. top trim and screws.

color,

Or you

insert panel.

you want in

entire panel.

can

front.

side

trim and screws.

paint a panel with

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:

Lower

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

Panel:

i9X”

H X

31 X,” H X

23(fi~”

23LX,,”

panel

is removed.

Page 19

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN YOU’RE

SE~ING

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

CONTROLS

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE

Time too long between touching

30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any

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 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 Test Water Temperature section.)

of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within

pad

again, or unlock and

120°F.

(To test, see How to

relatch

door.

from

BLACK OR GRAY

MARKS ON DISHES

DETERGENT

IN DISPENSER CUPS

LE~

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

caked in the box, throw it away.

Page 20

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

can

caused

all

Spotting

● Extremely hard water. (See How

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

● Overloading the dishwasher.

● Improper loading. (See Loading section. )

● Old or

●

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

● 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

damp

powder detergent.

local

water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of

of these things:

Choose and Use Detergent section. )

and

Use Detergent section.)

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).

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

Start

the dishwasher

5. Then open the door

and

allow to run

and

pour 2 cups

until

“497’ minutes to end of cycle is displayed.

(500ml)”

of white vinegar into the bottom of the

dishwasher.

Close the door

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals.

call

General Electric Factory Service. )

Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a

and allow

the dishwasher to complete the cycle.

above, except use 1/4 cup of citric acid

month’1

If yours doesn’t,

Consider a home

water softener.

If vinegar or citric

The

film cannot

acid

crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.”

be removed.

It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds

Tea

coffee

can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand.

bleach and

~ cLlps wfirnl water.

An overall yellow or brown

water.

A special

prob]em. Your water softener company Yellow

Silver

film on sterling

polish

will

get

them clean.

film

dishes

filter

in the

wuter

supply I

can

silver

results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.

usLIa[[y remove this stain.

1500F.

usin& a

solution of 1/2 cup

or glassware can be caused by iron deposits

ine

is the only

way

to correct this

tell you about the filter.

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china

for

are secure and can’t jar loose. (See Loading section Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top rack into the dishwasher.

Use the CHINA CRYSTAL

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

gap, if you have one. (See Care Check the kitchen sink. 1s it draining

If dishwasher drains into a disposer, run the disposer to clear. Be sure the disposer is not clogged.

See the SYSTEMS MONITOR section.

Sudsing

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID 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

START two times, then immediately touch CLEAR RESET.

detergents are not meant

Always

cycle for

use the top rack

fine

china.

and

Cleaning section.)

well’?

You may need a plumber.

for

dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

SUDSING.

correct way to load glassware.)

of the tub when you push the

for

delicate items.

drain problem. Clean the air

water,

touch

Repeat if necessary.

DISHWASHER LEAKS

MOTOR HUMS

CONTROL PANEL DOESN’T RESPOND TO INPUTS

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Center@

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 (Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with

Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use your dishwasher often set it to

This will help keep the seal moist, and

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

power to dishwasher. Try input panel again.

foam

during washing. This can lead to overflowing.

damp cloth.)

fill and

pump out once every week.

the

garbage disposer clear.

Page 22

NOTES

Page 23

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

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Repak

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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

weekday% 9:00

days). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and so most repairs can be handted in just one visit.

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

2:00

p.m. Satur-

p.m.

ou-

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shodd

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exercised, since improper servicing

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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

sewice

charge, parts and your home to repair or replace

pah

the

dishwasher that

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

a~Ypati

because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

the

dishwasher that

labor in

any

fails

patis for

fails

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

because of a manufacturing defect.

You pay for the service trip to your home and

sewice

FULL TWENTY-YEAR TUB/DOOR LINER WARRANTY

For twenty years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and your home to repair or replace

PermaTuf(n’ tub

fails

to contain water because of a

manufacturing defect.

module that fails

labor charges.

sewice

labor in

or door /iner

the

if it

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

D.C.

Washington,

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop

serv;ce

or for the

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

Some

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you

This book is printed on recycled paper.

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

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

●

Semice

trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the” product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free: GE Answer

Center’’”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing

specific legal rights, and

you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

adequate electrical, plumbing, and other connecting facilities.

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for

other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

office or your state’s Attorney General.

Pafl No. 165

Pub No. 49-5580

8-92 CG

D3080P270

GSD2900

Ser;es