GE HDA3600H50WW, HDA3600H50BB, HDA3600H45WW, HDA3600H45BB, HDA2160H50SS Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-s

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning .............. 14

Control Panels ................... 8

Control Settings ............... 6-7

Dial Cycles ....................... 9

Flashing Display Lights .......... 10

Loading the

Dishwasher Racks ............... 12

Loading Place Settings .......... 13

Optional Accessories ............ 14

Using the Dishwasher ........ 10, 11

Troubleshooting Tips... 15, 16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .............. 18

Warranty ....................... 17

Standard Tub

Dishwashers

Write the model and serial

numbers here:
Model #
Serial #

Youcan find them on a label on the
tub wall just inside the door.

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49-55091 09-14 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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A WARNING! offire,explosion,electricshock, andtoprevent property damage, personal inJury, or

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
death.

WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two or more weeks.

HYDROGENGAS ISEXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot
water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance connected to
the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable,

do not smoke, use an open flame, or use the appliance during this process.

WARNING! PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If
you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our Website at

GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca.

[] Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded metal, []

permanent wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the

equipment-grounding terminal or leadof the appliance.

[] Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor []

can result in a risk of electric shock. Checkwith a qualified
electrician or service representative if you are in doubt

whether the appliance is properly grounded. []

[] Disposeof discarded appliancesand shippingor packing

material properly.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your

dishwasher unless it isspecifically recommended in this

manual. Allother servicing should be referredto a qualified

technician.

Use only cord kit WX09x70gl0 or hard-wire to building

electrical.Failureto follow this instruction,could resultin riskof
fire and personal injury.

Tominimize the possibilityof electric shock,disconnect this
appliance from the power supply before attempting any

maintenance.

NOTE:Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the
appliance from the power supply. We recommend having
a qualified technician service your appliance.

WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

[] Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner's Manual.

[] Useonly detergents or wetting agents

recommended for usein a dishwasher
and keepthem out of reachof children.

Using a detergent that is not specifically
designedfor dishwashers will cause the

dishwasher to fill with suds.

[] Locate sharp itemsso that they are not likelyto damage the

door seal.

[] Load sharp kniveswith the handles up to reducethe risk of

cut-type injuries.

[] Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe

or the equivalent. Forplastic items not so marked, checkthe
manufacturer's recommendations.

[] Do not touch the heating element during or immediately

after use.

[] Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure

panels are properly in place.

[] Do not tamper with controls.
[] Do not abuse, sit on orstand on the door or dish rack of the

dishwasher.

[] To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with,

on or insidethis appliance at any time.

[] Do not store or use combustible materials including gasoline

or other flammable liquidsorvapors inthe vicinityof this or any
other appliance.

[] Small parts,such as rack clips and filter retaining posts,can

be a chokehazardto small children ifremoved from the
dishwasher.Keepout of reach of small children.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days."

If you are getting rid of your dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.

[] Do not allow children to play with, on, or inside this or any discarded appliance.
[] Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment

or remove the latch by removing the two screws from the door latch keeper (asshown).

Door

latch
keeper

A CAUTION: Topreventminor injury and property damage

[] During or after wash cycle, contents may be hot to the

touch. Use care before handling.

[] Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by

or near children. Do not allow children to play around the
dishwasher when closing the door, closing the upper rack,
or while vertically adjusting the upper rack due to the
possibility of small fingers being pinched.

[] Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as

[] Load light-weight, plastic items so they do not become

CAUTION: ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS

[] This appliance must be supplied with 120V,60 Hz,and

connected to an individual, properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a lS or 20 amp circuit breaker or

time-delay fuse.

[] If the electric supply provided does not meet the above

specifications, it is recommended that a licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.

[] Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for any other

ANOTICE

[] Ifyour dishwasher is connected to a wall switch,

ensurethat the switch ison prior to use.

[] Ifyou choose to turn the wall switch off between

wash cycles,allow 5-ZOseconds after turning the

switch on beforetouching Stort to allow the control

to initialize.

[] Useonly powder, Cascade®All-in-1 ActionPacsT', liquid

electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint
brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to the dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of the dishwasher may

result.

dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher-

they might come into contact with the heating element

and be damaged.

appliance while the dishwasher is inoperation as the
dishwasher requires the full capacity of the circuit.

detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children.
Cascade®All-in-1 ActionPacsTMAutomatic Dishwashing
Detergent, and Cascade®RinseAidTMrinse agents have
been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

READAND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCiONES ANTES DE USAR-

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A iADVERTENCIA! Para su seguridad, siga las instrucciones de este manual a fin de minimizar

riesgos de incendio, explosi6n, descargas el_ctricas, y para evitar dafios en

su propiedad, lesiones personales o la muerte.

iADVERTENCIA! SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA

Bajo ciertas condiciones, se podrd producir gas de hidr6geno en un calentador de agua que no rue usado pot dos semanas

o mds. EL GASDE HIDROGENO ES UN EXPLOSIVO.

Siel agua caliente no se us6 durante dos semanas o m6s, evite la posibilidad de daho o lesi6nabriendo todos los grifos de agua

caliente y permitiendo que el agua corra durante varios minutos. Haga esto antes deusar cualquier artefacto el6ctrico que est6

conectado al sistema deagua caliente. Esteprocedimiento simple permitir6 el escapede cualquier gas de hidr6geno acumulado.

Debido a que el gas es inflamable, no fume, no use una llama abierta ni use el electrodom6stico durante este proceso.

iADVERTENCIA! INSTALACION Y MANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOS

Esta lavadora se deberd instalar y ubicar de acuerdo con las Instrucciones de Instalaci6n antes de ser usada. Sino

recibi6 una ficha de Instrucciones de Instalaci6n con su lavavajillas, podrd acceder a una visitando nuestro sitio web en

GEAppliances.com.

[] Conecte el lavavajillas/electrodom6stico a unsistema de []

cableado de metal permanente con conexi6n a tierra o
sedebe tender un conducto para la conexi6n atierra del
equipo con losconductores del circuito y conectado al

terminal de tierra del equipo o al conductor de suministro del []

electrodom6stico.

[] Una conexi6n inapropiada del conductor de conexi6n a

tierra del equipo puede provocar riesgosde descargas

el6ctricas.Consulte a un electricistacalificado o personal del
serviciot@cnicositiene dudas de que elelectrodom6stico se
encuentre conectado a tierra apropiadamente.

[] Desh6gasede forma correcta de electrodom6sticos y

materiales de envioo embalajes descargados.

Nointente reparar o reemplazar ninguna parte de la cocina, a
menos que se Io recomiende especificamente en este manual.

Cualquierotra reparaci6n deber6 set realizadapor un t6cnico
calificado.

Use s61oel kit de cables W×09×70910 o cables duros para
la conexi6n el6ctrica. Si no se siguen estas instrucciones,

se pueden producir riesgos de incendio y lesiones

personales.

A fin de minimizar la posibilidadde descargas el6ctricas,
desconecte este electrodom6stico del suministro de corriente

antes de intentar cualquier mantenimiento.
NOTA:Apagar el lavavajillasno desconecta el

electrodom@sticodelsuministro de corriente.Le

recomendamos que el serviciot6cnico de su electrodom6stico

sea realizadopor un t6cnico calificado.

A iA DVERTEN CIA! AI usar su lawwjillas, siga las precauciones b6sicas, incluyendo Io siguiente:

[] Use este electrodom6stico s61opara su prop6sito original, [] Notoqueel elementode calefacci6nduranteo inmediatamente

como se describe en el Manual del Propietario.

[] Use s61odetergentes o agentes

humectantes recomendados para _ _
usecon un lavavajillasy mantenga los

mismos fuera del alcance de los nihos.
Elusode un detergente que no est@

dise_adoespecificamente para lavavajillas har6 que este
@imo seIlenede agua conjab6n.

[] Ubique articulos puntiagudos de modo que no haya

posibilidadesde daBos sobre el sellador de la puertal.

[] Cargue loscuchillos puntiagudos con los mangos hacia

arriba,a fin de reducir el riesgode lesionespot cortes.

[] No lave productos de pl6stico, a menos que contengan una

marca de seguridad en lavavajillaso su equivalente. Cuando
setrate de productos de pl6stico que no est6n marcados de

esta manera, consulte las recomendaciones delfabricante.

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despu6s del uso.

[] No use su lavavajillas a menos que todos los paneles de

cercamiento est6n correctamente en sus lugares.
[] No manipule indebidamente loscontroles.
[] No abuse, no se siente, no se sostenga ni se pare sobre la

puerta o la bandeja del plato del lavavajillas.
[] A fin de reducir el riesgo de incendios, no permita

que los nihos jueguen con, sobre o dentro de este

electrodom6stico en cualquier momento.
[] No guarde ni use materiales combustibles, incluyendo

gasolina u otros liquidos o vapores inflamables cerca de

6ste o de otros electrodom6sticos.
[] Las piezas pequeBas, tales como los sujetadores de

estantes y los pivotes de retenci6n de filtros, pueden

generar riesgos de asfixia en nihos pequehos si son

retirados del lavavajillas, iVlantenga los mismos fuera del

alcance de los nihos pequeBos.

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_iADVERTENCIA! RIESGO DE OUE UN NINO OUEDE ATRAPADO

FORHA ADECUADA DE DESCARTAR EL LAVAVAJILLAS

Los lavavajillas tirados o abandonados son peligrosos...incluso aunque se conserven par "s61o
unos pocos dias". Sise deshar6 de su lavavajilla, siga las siguientes instrucciones a fin de evitar

accidentes.
[] No permita que los nihosjueguen con, en,o dentro de 6ste o cualquier electrodom6stico que haya

descartado.

[] No se deshaga de un lavavajinas sin primero retirar la puerta del compartimiento de lavado o

quitar el pestillo, retirando losdos tornillos de la traba del pestillo de la puerta (coma se muestra).

s

Cierrede
puerto

keeper

PRECAUCION: A fi_ d_ evitar lesiones menores y dafios sobre la propiedad

[] Durante o despu6s del ciclo de lavado, es posible que los

contenidos est6n calientes al tacto. Tenga cuidado antes
de tomar los mismos.

[] Sedeberc_estar especialmente atento si el

electrodom_stico es usado par niBos o se encuentra
cerca de los mismos. No permita que los nihos jueguen
alrededor del lavavajillas cerrar la puerta, cerrar la
bandeja superior, o mientras verticalmente ajustando la
rejilla superior debido a la posibilidad de que sus dedos
pequehos sean presionados.

[] Productos que no sean utensilios: no lave art[culos tales

coma filtros electr6nicos de limpieza con aire, filtros de
homo y brochas de pintura en su lavavajillas. Se podran
producir dahos, descoloraci6n o manchas sabre el
lavavajillas.

[] Cargue artfculos de plc_sticolivianos, de modo que no

sean desplazados ni caigan al rondo del lavavajillas - es
posible que entren en contacto con el calentador y sean

daBados.

PRECAUCION: REOUISITOS ELECTRICOS

[] Esteelectrodom_stico deber6 serprovisto con 120V,60Hz,

y astor conectado a un circuito individual correctamente

conectado a tierra, protegido par un disyuntor o fusiblede
retardo de 15 o 20 amp.

[] Siel suministro de corriente provisto no cumple con

las especificaciones anteriores, se recomienda que
un electricista matriculado instale un tomacorriente

aprobado.

[] Su circuito del lavavajillas no deberia ser usado para

ningOn otro electrodom_stico mientras el lavavajillas estd

funcionando, ya que 6ste requiere toda la capacidad del

circuito.

_AVISO

[] Siel lavavajillasestc_conectado a un tomacorriente

de pared, asegOresede que el interruptor est6
encendido antes del usa.

[] Sidecide apagar el interruptor entre ciclos de

lavado, espere entre 5 y !0 segundos luego de
encender el interruptor antes de presionar Start (Iniciar)para
permitir que el control se inicie.

[] Uses61opolvo, Cascade@ All-in-1 ActianPecsT', detergentes

I[quidos o agentes de enjuague recomendados para usa
con un lavavajillas y mantenga los mismos fuera del alcance
de los nihos. El Detergente para Lavavajillas AutomcXicos

Cascade@ All-in-1 ActionPacs TM,ylos agentes de enjuagues
Cascade @Rinse Aid TMfueron aprobados para su usa en

todos los lavavajillas de GE.

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About the dishwasher control panel

Control Settings

Cycles

An indicator light above theselected pad will be ONto indicate which CYCLEhasbeen selected,on some models.

POTS& PANS/ Forheavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included.
HEAVYWASH This cycle will not remove burned-on foods.

(onsomemodels)

NORMAL/ This cycle is meant for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash a full 1Dadof normally soiled

NORMAL WASH dishes and is designed to conserve both water and energy.

SHORT WASH For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium so% that have not dried on, such as loads

(onsomemodels) consisting mostly of glasses.

WATER SAVER For dishes with light soils.

LIGHT WASH

(onsomemodels)

RINSEONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

DRYING For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 30 minutes.

PLATEWARMER

HOT PREWASH Preheats wash water to the correct temperature.

HOTSTART

CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal.

{onsome models)

Options

Anindicator light above the selectedpad will be ON to indicate which OPTIONhas been selected,on some models.

HI TEh,IP Turns on the heater in all final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This option may be

(onsomemodels)

(electronic models

{on some models)

RINSE turned ON or OFFduring the wash cycle.

HI TEh'IP Energizes the heater to boost water temperature in prewash and main wash fill cycles. Recommended

WASH for use with heavily soiled dishes. Option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy issaved. Open the dishwasher door

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 30 minutes.

DELAY HOURS Delays the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours.

START/RESET Touch START/RESETone time to start dishwasher cycle. Touch START/RESETa second time to pump

OFF to speed drying.

ON DO NOT use with RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK

RESET Touch RESET to cancel options.

(timer models)

When the LOCKpad istouched twice within 3seconds,all pads become inoperative. Youcan lock the controls to
prevent any selectionsfrom being made. Oryou can lock the controls afteryou havestarted a cycleor selected

only)

DELAYSTARTso the cycleor DELAYSTARTis notinterrupted.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.

To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked, touch the LOCKpadtwice within 3 seconds. The light above
the LOCK pad win turn off.

out (electronicmodels)and then turn off the dishwasher. Do not touch START/RESETmore than one time
unless you intend to end the cycle.

Control Settings

Cycle Chart

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Models Cycle Water Usage {gal.) {min.)
Timer Models

Electronic Models

Hot Start Option 1
Heavy Wash

Pots & Pans
Normal Wash*

Light Wash/Water Saver
Rinse Only
Plate Warmer/Drying

Pots & Pans
Heavy Wash

Normal Wash
China/Crystal

Rinse Only

2.5

4.9 - 7.0

6.0 - 7.0

4.0 - 5.6

3.9 - 4.5

2.2

0.0

8.8

7.5

4.0

6.3

1.3

Cycle Time

10
120
118
110
114

58

45

112
108
120

80

5

tHot Start Option adds water (]mount and cycle time shown when selected.
*Normal Wash button should be pushed to run this cycle.

NOTE:Not all models have every cycle listed.

About the dishwasher control panel

You can locate your model number on the left tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual,

Features and appearance may vary From your model.
Please match the control panel for your unit to a similar control panel below.

Normal Wash

Pots Normal

& Pans Wash

i ii N

Cycle

Selector

HI Temp Wash Heated Dry

On Off On Off

I ILII III

Cycles Options

aid m QD m

Hot Prewash or Hot Start

EnergySaver

Option

Heavy Wash 11 F LightWash or Water Saver

Option ®

Off O | On

Heated Dry

II

HOT PREWASHOPTION ®

Off

Hot Start

Option

Off O

START WATER SAVER

OFF ®

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON) Q

Start

®

O

® •

• RINSE ONLY

(HEATED DRY OFF)

Light Wash

L_Pa_P°ts_NrNo,m_ _,e .m_pCasU L_'as-_ _,,_ _eset_

Cycles Options C_EA,

II II II II II II II II II 248 II

_PoTS_ _HEAW_ _NORMA_L_cH,NA_ _R,NSE] _HlTEM_P_HiTE_ _HEATED__Loc a _'DELAV_ ESTARq

8

(Heated Dry On)

L?u L_YST_ UNL_J L_TIM_L_PA"j LWAs_J L?,sj

Dry Off)

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hot start

Opton start

Hotstart

opton sta4

Start aelag ,_

Off 0 Light blfa_)

Plate Wermer _

eared Drg offl

Hat Sta[t

Rinse Only

Forrinsing partial loads that will bewashed later. Donot usedetergent.
:i_ Hakesure HEATEDDRYisnot selected. Slowlyturn the Dialto RINSEONLY.

Besurethe door isunlatched. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Plate Warmer or Drying

Forwarming clean dishesand serving plates.This cyclewill take approximately 3g minutes,

_!_ Load clean dishware to be warmed, i_ Slowly turn the Dialto PLATEWARNERor

DRYING.

Select HEATEDDRYON. _ Latch the door to start the cycle.

Besurethe door isunlatched.

Hot Start or Hot Prestart Option

Preheatswash water.
_ii__ISelectthe HOTSTARTor HOTPRESTART

cycle and any other option on the push

button pad.

Slowlyturn the Dialto HOTSTARTor

HOTPRESTART.

Latchthedoortostartthecycle

_il Besurethe door isunlatched.

Hatstart

option oStart ....

Short Wash or Light Wash or Water Saver

Forqu,cklywash,ng loads of everyday d,shesw,th light to medium soilsthat have not dried on

(i_atiiW_rb_i_r_!.... Besurethe door isunlatched. _ Latch the door to start the cycle.

,,'"°;°°'_o_o_', Slowlyturn the Dialto SHORTWASH,

LIGHTWASHor WATERSAVER.

Start (Modelswith a Dial)

Slowlyturn the Dialto the STARTor ONposition,or the selected cycle. Don'tturn it past the START,
ONor cycle position;you could accidentally missa prewash.

There isa time delay between start-up and water fill soyou will not hear any wash action right

away.

Latch the door to begin the cycle.

Operation of electronic models (model GSD4000 Only)

Using the Dishwasher Door

_mhe door must be closed and locked into place to select a LOADSELECTION or an OPTION.

Ifthe door isopened during a cycleand left open, thedishwasherwilt beeponceevery30 secondsuntil the

door is closedand latched intoplace.

Start

Close and latch the door. Touch the START/RESETpad to begin the cycle. Water fill begins and
approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins.

NOTE:The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don't have to reprogram each time. When
the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is in the locked position, the control panel lights will be ON

and display the last settings you selected.

If you don't want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESETpad to begin

the cycle.
Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEATEDDRYwill automatically be programmed.

Make any new selections and touch the START/RESETpad to begin the cycle.

Clean

This light is illuminated when a wash cycle is complete. The light willstay ON until the door is opened.

Flushing Display Lights

Lights What It Means

This isnormal.
TheSTART/RESETpad

has been pressed.

Control Error

CLEAN

PLUS A
BEEPING

Control Error

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WA_

(i_ii_i_ ;__)

PLUS A
BEEPING
SOUND

What To Do

Allowthe dishwasher to drain and reset beforeyou start a new
wash cycle.

Pressthe START/RESETpod to turn off the beeper. If the CLEAN
light continues to flash,call for service.

Pressthe START/RESETpad to turn off the beeper and the
dishwasher will attempt to reset. Restartthe wash cycle.

If this errorcontinues, turn off the power to the dishwasher at
the circuit breaker for 30 seconds.Try the dishwasher again.

If the error isstill present,call for service.

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Check the Water Temperature

Theentering water must be at least 120°Fand
not more than 150°F,for effective cleaning and to

prevent dish damage. Checkthe water temperature
with u candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the

hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place
the thermometer in a glassand let the water

run continuously into the glass until the temperature
stops rising.

Adjust the maximum/minimum temperature of the
water heater if necessary to deliverwater at the

proper temperature.

Use o RinseAgent such as Cascade®Rinse AidTM

Rinseagents,such usCascade®RinseAidTM are designed for great drying action and to protect against

spots and film build-up on your dishes,glasses,flatware, cookware, and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

Fillthe rinse agent dispenser until it reachesthe bottom of

lip insidethe opening. Replacecap.
Tocheck if rinse agent is needed,remove the cap and

look into the dispenser.

A full dispensershould last about one month.

If the rinseagent spills,wipe up the excess.

Proper Use of Detergent

Useonly detergent specifically made for use in

dishwashers.Cascade®Automatic Dishwashing

Detergents have been approved for use in all GE

dishwashers. Keepyour detergent fresh and dry.

Don't put powder detergent into the dispenser until

you're ready to wash dishes.
Theamount of detergent to use depends on whether

your water is hard orsoft. With hard water, you
need extra detergent. With soft water, you need less
detergent.

Protectyour dishes and dishwasher by contacting
your water department and asking how hard your
water is.Twelve or more grains isextremely hard

water. A water softener is recommended. Without
it, lime can build up in the water valve,which could

stick while open and cause flooding. Too much
detergent with soft water can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, calledetching.

Usethe information in the table below as a guideline
to determine the amount of automatic dishwasher

detergent to place in the dispenser.

Number

of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill

Lessthan/4 Fillto 1/5 of main cup

/4to 8 Fillto 2/3 of main cup

8 to 12 Fillmain cup

Greater than 12 Fillmain cup and open cup

You'llfind two detergent dispensersonthe insidedoor
of your dishwasher.Allwash cyclesrequire detergent
in the main cup.When usingautomatic dishwashing
detergent tabs, simplyplace one tab in the main cup

and close.

Besurethe Dial isOFF before adding detergent.
Otherwise,the detergent cup will not close and latch
properly. Add detergent then closethe main cup.

Open cup

Main cup

NOTE:Usinga detergent that isnot specificaf/y
designedfor dishwasherswill cause the dishwasher
to fill with suds. Duringoperation, thesesuds wilt spill
out of the dishwashervents,covering the kitchenfloor
and making the floor wet.

Becauseso many detergent containers lookalike,
store the dishwasher detergent ina separate space
from all other cleaners.Show anyone who may use
the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it

is stored.
Whilethere will be no lasting damage to the

dishwasher,your disheswill not get clean using
a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated

to work with dishwashers.

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Loading the dishwasher racks

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.

Upper Rack

The upper rack isfor glasses,cups and

saucers.Cupsand glasses fit bestalong

the sides.Thisis also a secureplacefor

dishwasher-safe plastics.The upper rack is
good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils.

Saucepans,mixing bowls and other items
should be placed face down.

Lower Rack

Securelarger dishwasher-safeplastics over

two fingers when possible.

Make sure small plastic items are secure so
they can't fall onto the heating element.

When loading the lower rack, do not load
large platters or trays in the front right

comer. They may prevent detergent from
circulating during the wash cycle.

Wash Tower

Keepthe centerarea clear in the lower
rack.

Thewash tower risesthrough the
center of the lower rack during the

wash and rinseportions of the cycle.

Tower

Do not cover upper rack tower

(not present on all models)

Thelower rack isbest usedfor plates,
saucers and cookware. Largeitems such as

broiler pans and racksshould go along the
sides.Load platters, pots and bowls along

the sides,in corners or inthe back.The
soiledside of items should face the center

of the rack.

Don't blockthe wash
tower or load tall things

next to it.

Besure items don't fall

through rack and block

rotation of the spray arm.

Also,be careful not to

let a portion of an item
such asa pot or dish

handle extend through

the bottom rack.This

could block the wash
arm and cause poor

washing results.

Don't block the upper rack

wash tower.

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Silverware Basket

Putflatware inthe removable basket

with fork and knife handles up to protect
your hands. Placespoons in the basket
with handles down. Mix knives,forks

and spoons sothey don't nest together.

Distribute evenly.Smallplastic items, such
as measuring spoons and lids from small
containers, should go in the bottom of the

silverware basketwith silverware on top.

DON'T LETANY ITEM EXTENDTHROUGH
BOTTOM OF SILVERWARE BASKETAND
RACK,TO ENSUREPROPER FUNCTION

OF SPRAYARM.

Loading place settings... GEAppliances.com

Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model.

Upper Rack--lO place settings Upper Rack--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings

Upper Rack--12 place settings Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings

_et to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.

Pushthe door latch to the left.

_" Oncethe water calms,open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.

Add forgotten dish.

Closethe door and pushthe latch to the far right.

Tipsfor Loading and Good Wash Performance

Don't block the lower rack wash tower.

Don't let items fall through rack and
block spray arms.

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Caring for the dishwasher

Toclean the control panel, usea lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior, use a good appliance

polish. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.

Protect Against Freezing

Sump cover screws

,t 0 rllTr

Checktheair gapany timeyour

dishwasherisn'tdraining well,

If your dishwasher isleft in an unheated place
during the winter, ask a servicetechnician to:

!_ii Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.

........................Removefuses or trip circuit breaker.

_i: Turn off the water supply and disconnect the

.....................water inet inefrom the water vave.

Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air gap protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it ifa drain clogs.

Theair gap is not a part of the dishwasher.

It is not covered by your warranty. Not all

plumbing codes require airgaps, so you may not
have one.

Stainless Steel Panels

For cleaning rust and tarnish, cleaners with
oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft

CleanserTM will remove rust, tarnish and small
blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free

of grit and rub in the direction of the brush
lines with a damp soft sponge. Do not use

appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.

Drainwater from the inlet line and water

valve.(Usea pan to catch the water.)

Reconnectthe water inlet line to the

.......................water valve.

_ii Removethe plastic sump cover in the tub

bottom and use a sponge to soak up water
in the rubber boot.

The air gap is easy to clean.

_Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the

....................chrome cover.

Unscrew the plasticcap and clean with

a toothpick.

Forother blemishes and marks, use Stainless
SteelMagic or a similar product usinga clean

soft cloth. Donot use appliance wax, polish,
bleach or products containing chlorine on

StainlessSteel. You can order Stainless Steel
Magic# WXZ0X29through GE Parts by calling

877.959.8688.In Canada, call 1-800-661-1616.

Optional accessories

Youcan change the appearance of your
dishwasher byadding a custom panel trim kit.

.!/4" Wood panel trim kit--This accessory

contains trim and instructions for you to supply
and install a !/4" thick decorative wood door:

, GPF25B (Black)GPF325B/GPF425B

GPF25W (White)GPF325W/GPF425W
GPF25C(Bisque)GPF325C/GPF425C

3/4" Trimless wood panel kit--This accessory

contains parts and instructions for you to supply
and install a 3/4" thick decorative wood door:

GPF375/GPF475

NOTE:TheGPFIO0dishwasher door spring kit
must also be ordered and installed when the

door panel weighs four Ibs.or more. Thiskit is
included with the 3/4" trim kits.

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Non-wood countertop bracket kit--This is for
installations which have non-wood countertops

and includes side-mounting brackets and
instructions for securing the dishawasher:

, GPF65

Consultyour GEAppliance dealer to get the correct
kit foryour model.

Theseaccessoriesare availableat extra cost
from GE.Call800.525.2002to order, or seeyour

authorized GEAppliance dealer.Visa,MasterCard
or Discovercardsare accepted.Specifyaccessory

number when ordering.

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(_ Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the following

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishwasher wont run

Noise

Water standing in This is normal , Asmall amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom

the bottom of the tub at the back of the tub keepsthe water seallubricated.

Water won't pump Drain is clogged , If you have an air gap,clean it.

out of the tub , Checkto see ifyour kitchensink isdraining well. If not,you may need

Sudsin the tub Wrong detergent , Use onlyautomatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.

Stained tub interior Some tomato-based

pages, or visit GEAppliances.com You may not need to call for service.

Fuseis blown, or the , Replacefuse or reset circuit breaker.Removeany other appliances

circuit breaker tripped from the circuit.

Try pressingthe START/RESETpad(Electronicmodels)two times.

Power isturned off , In some installations, power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall

switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it ison.

Someof the sounds , Soft food disposal shredding action.

you'll hear are normal , Drain valve opening to pump water out.

Timer control as cycle progresses.
Detergent cup opening.

Themotor stopping during the drying period.
Waterdrainingoutof tub immediatelyaftertouchingtheSTART/RESETpad.

Utensils are not secure • Make sure everything issecured in dishwasher.

in rack or something small

has dropped into rack

Rattling dishes when • Make sure dishesare properly loaded. Seethe Loading the

the spray arm rotates dishwasher racks section.

Motor hums , Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.Ifyou do not use

your dishwasher often,set itto fill and pump out once every week.
Thiswill help keep the seal moist.

a plumber.
If the dishwasher drains into a disposer,run disposer clear.

was used Cascade®,Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing

Detergents have been approved for use in all GEdishwashers.
Toremove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds

dissipate.Add I gallon of cold water to the tub. On Modelswith a Dial:
Closeand latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowlyturning the
Dial until a drain period isreached. Repeat if necessary.On Modelswith
ElectronicControl: Pump out water by pressing the START/RESETpad,
then !0 seconds later, pressSTART/RESETpadagain. Repeatif necessary.

Rinse agent was spilled

foods can cause reddish

stains

Teaor coffee stains

Alwayswipe up rinseagent spillsimmediately.
Use ofthe RINSEONLYcycleafter adding the dish to the load

can decrease the levelof staining. GErecommends Cascade®
Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains.

Removethe stain by hand, usinga solution of 1/2 cup bleach
and 3 cups warm water.

WARNING

Beforecleaning interior, wait atleast20 minutes after a cycle for the
heating elements to cool down. Failure to do socan result in burns.

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An overall yellow or

brown film can be

caused by iron deposits

Jnwater

White film on inside

surface--hard water

minerals

• A specialfilter inthe water supply line isthe only way to correct
this problem. Contact a water softener company.

, GErecommends Cascade Crystal Clear®to helpprevent hard water

mineral deposits from forming.

, Rundishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits.Citric

acid (Partnumber: WD35X!5!) can be ordered through GEParts.
Seeback cover for ordering information.

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