GE GSD400T User Manual

Dishwasher

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Operating Instructions, Tips

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

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Cycle

Description............................................5

Detergent Guide .............................................7

Dispenser Cups ...............................................7

Drying Options
Energy-Saving
Features
Loading

Operating instructions..............................4, 5

Rinse

Agent......................................................6

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GE Appliances

Model

GSD400 I

HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide carefully.

It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your new
dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

W YOU NEED SERVICE...

If you received
a damaged dishwasher...

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

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.

lists

causes

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.

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.

ENERGY-SAV~G

● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. Be sure to latch
the door when waiting for a full load. This helps
keep soils moist, easier to remove.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write
the details—including your phone number—to:

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

all

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●

If

you don’t need your dishes right away, use your
NO HEAT DRY option (energy saver drying
feature) that turns the drying heater off
automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a
period such as overnight.

longer

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WARN~G-When

apptiance, always
safety

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thk appHmcc ody for

purpose, as you

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receive an
your dishwasher,
toll free, the

—This

groundd

or an equipment-grounding conductor must
be run with
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.

hstaUation

app~anc~ must

rneti,

precautions, including the

following:

til tid deseribed

Care Guide.

●

This dishwasher must be properly

installed and located in accordance
with the bstdlation

before

it is used. If you did not

Instructions sheet with

you can

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Answer

permanent wiring system;

the

circuit conductors and connected

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Do not store or

obtain one by calling,

Centefl

be connected to a

materhds, gasotine

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in the vicinity

●

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

become dislodged and drop to

of the dishwasher—the might come into

contact with the
and be damaged.

To

tinifize

●

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

flammable vapors and liquids

of

this or any other appliance.

items

so they will not

Cdrod heating element

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the possibility of injury.

reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries.

using this

exercise basic

its

ktended

in

hstructions

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use

combustible

or

other

the

bottom

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Do not tamper with controls.

●

Do not touch the

during or immediately after use.

●

Do not operate your dishwasher unless

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 compliment.

●

Keep dl 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.

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<efore attempting any maintenance.

Turning the control
does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply, We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.

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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.

Cdrod”

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To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply

heating element

dl

NOTE:

did

to the OFF position

WARN~G-~DROGEN

is

produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater andor

GAS

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR

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DIS~ASHER

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STEP 1.

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,

pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at

0~

position

before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide).
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally

check to insure that rinse agent container is at least

hdf

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

STEP 3.
HEATED DRY.

Select drying option.

Turns the

drying heater on for fast drying.
NO

HEAT DRY.

Turns the
drying heater off to save energy.
The dishes will dry naturally over
a longer period such as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher
door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural
drying time.

Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used
by this model approximately 10%.

STEP 4.

(See Cycle Selection

Select the wash

Hint~.

cycle

and start the dishwasher.

If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer,
operate the disposer until it is empty before starting
the dishwasher.

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle,
be careful that you

farther than necessary

●

For NORMAL WASH cycle:

a Latch the door.
b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to START position to
start the cycle. You will hear
the motor start. There is a time

do not turn the dial any

to start the dishwasher.

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WASHING

delay between the start-up
and the water fill so you will
not hear any wash action right away.

c.

Latch door to

stirt

the cycle.

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Cycle Description

It is important to follow the Loading instructions.

●

NO~AL

WASH—For items such as pots, pans, cookware,

dishes and glasses with heavy soil. Everyday dishes may be included.

What Happens in Each Cycle

●

You’11 hear occasional clicking sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding action.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
—Timer control as cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.

Water Use Time

Gallons

Wash Cycles

NORMAL WASH

Drying Options:

HEATED DRY. *Time will increase when Heated Drying is selected.
NO HEAT DRY. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

(approx.) (approx.) Cycle

I 1.4

Wash Cycle

Minutes

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● During the drying period:

—The motor stops.
—Water vapor comes through the

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

Sequence

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Good

To get your dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper
temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the wash cycle. For good washing
and drying, the entering water must be at

Dishwashing Stirti

with HOT Water

120°F.

To prevent dish damage, the

inlet

water should not exceed

How to Test Water Temperature

150°F.

Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease
and activate powder detergents. Check water temperature
with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water
faucet nearest dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a
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:

or if your water travels a long distance from water heater
to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s

If outside temperatures are unusually low,

glass

How to Use a Rinse Agent

The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker

than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes

drying faster, too.

For best

agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.

Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap. Add

until it just reaches the bottom of the lip

inside the dispenser opening. Replace

the cap. The dispenser automatically

releas;s the rinse agent into the fin;l rinse water.

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

‘~s’”m

fiq,uid ri;se

agent

#

;Y

FULL

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 sink and allow it to run until water is hot.
Then start 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 water is less than

and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a

longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half-full

with 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”)

Corporate Centre

55 Federal Road

P.O.

Box 1991

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

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120°F.

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

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 (8.790 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

oversudsing.

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area’s water softener company. Just call and ask

them how many “grains” of hardness there are

in your water.

How much detergent should you use? That
depends. Is your water “hard” or “soft”? With
hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes
clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

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

Keep your detergent fresh and
dry.

Under the sink isn’t a good
place to store detergent because
there is too

mucb

moisture. Don’t
put powder detergent into the
dispenser until you’re ready to wash
dishes. (It won’t be fresh OR dry).

If your powder detergent gets old
or lumpy, throw it 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 moisture.

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

some cycles use two washes.

See

“Detergent
Guide”

i~ure

the

belc~w.

CYCL

U.~uge

INDICATOR
DIAL

ii~

at

OFF

po,~iti(m

b<fc~re

adding

detergent.

Otherwi.ve,

will

the detergent cup

not clc~,se

and

l(ltch pr(~perl~).

NOTE:

clfier

{Jperi p(~.~ition
bef[~re r(~t(~ting

the
Dial.

reduce

T() open the

it has been

detergent cup

clc).~ed, utdatch

-

Cycle Indicclt(~r

“Thi,~

will help

the

(lmount (~j”detergent

GRASP HANDLE,

ROTATE AND
CLOSE TIGHTLY

rin.ye (lid agent .~pillage intc~

the

and

the tub.

Detergent

Usage

Guide

(powder or liquid)

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER

CYCLE

NORMAL WASH

*12

grains and

lime

up is extremely

can

build up in the water valve. The water

(0-3

grains

Main Cup
Half Full

hard wtiter.

hardness)

Open Cup

~

Half

Full

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A water soltener is

v:dve may

(3-7 grains)
Main Cup
Completely ~ Half Full

Full

recommended. Without

stick while open

Open Cup

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and

it.

cause flooding. Filled Open Cup

~: Filled

12

grains*)

(7­Main

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Cup~

Completely

Full

Main

Open

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Completely

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Full

Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

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.
With common sense and a little practice you’ll soon know what foods to remove. Here are some guidelines:

1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and 3. Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in

other hard solids. It is also best to remove

hard-

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

2. Remove large quantities of any

food.

Your
dishwasher has a built-in soft food disposer that
pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them away.

It can handle small amounts of soft foods, but

large amounts will be difficult to handle. allowed to remain on dishes for a long period of time.

Prerinsing

of normal food soils is not necessary.

dishwasher before soil has a chance to dry and
become hard.

NOTE:

only,

The foods mentioned are examples

Other foods not mentioned may also need
to be removed from your dishes. You may also
want to consider removing foods such as mustard,
mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and other foods
that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if

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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

Thi,~ is (~ r[lnd(~m

vc~u will

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.

have.

mixed

l(~(ld,

the

m(~.~t c{~mmc]n

type

HOW TO LOAD THE TOP RACK

WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

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

arm

and cause poor washing results.

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.
Cups and glasses fit best
the place for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make
sure

small

plastic items are lodged in tightly so
they can’t

Arrtinge

Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

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fall

onto the

stemware so that they cannot move easily,

along

the sides. This is

Calrod(’>

heating element.

This rack is ideal
loading, place plastic items along the back and be sure
that

ea;h-plastic tumbler is secured over two fingers

This will prevent dislodging; tumbler will not fall
through rack onto the

for

dishwasher-safe plastics. When

Calrod@

heating element.

Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and
lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down.

Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in
corners or in the back.
salad bowls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the
lower rack.

All

large items, such as pitchers,

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items
so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach
soiled surfaces.

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded
in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans 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 can’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small
plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from
small containers are not recommended for automatic

dishwashing.

in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.

Precaution!

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

If placed in the dishwasher, they should go

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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

Usually

Material

Atuminum

Chinti

Stoneware

Crystal

Non4ishwashe] NO

items—such
as electronic
air

cIeaner

filters, furnace
filters, paint

brushes, etc.

Glass YES
Iron

Plastics

Stainless steel

Sterling
and Silver plate

Non-stick
coatings

Tin
Wood

Silver

Safe

YES

YES

YES

NO
NO Pewter tarnishes.

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO
NO

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YOUR

Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions

Some colored anodized

aluminum can fade.

Antique, metal-trimmed,

hand-ptinted

patterns fade. Gold leaf
will discolor.

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

Milk glass may yellow.
Iron

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

Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same
brown

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

Tin can rust.
Wood can warp, crack or lose

its finish with any type of washing.

or over-the-glaze

will

rust.

load,

Silver may get a

film.

DIS~ASHER.

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

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

Load securely to prevent movement. Check your
manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.

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

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER
the top rack before

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

Rinse if not washing immediately.
stain if left on.
black spots. Place in back section of
exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

left

dishwashing

on.

Dry

detergent can cause difficult-to-remove

possibie.

Remove by

S~,

an entire set.

Salty

silverwwe

test one piece in

or acid foods can

basket to avoid

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

Add dishes

opening the door during any cycle lessens
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

1. Push the door latch to the left. Washing

2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then
open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise
from opened door.

anv

time BEFORE the main

.

detergent

wash portion of the cycle. However,

cle~ning pow~r.

will

stop.

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So try to load everything at the beginning.

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

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

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives

sharp objects on the panel. They

Clean

the outside with a good appliance polish

can

damage it.

or

wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it
can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.

WR97X02 16) is available from GE Appliance

Parts Marts.
The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should

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

gritty cleaners.

Not Using Your Dishwasher in

If

your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place during the winter,
ask a service technician

● Cut off electrical power to the

to:

Winter? Protect Against Freezing.

PUMP COVER SCREWS

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dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.

● Turn off the water supply.

c

Disconnect the water inlet 1

from the water

valve.

ine

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

● Drain water from the inlet line

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

● Reconnect the water

inlet

line to

the water valve.

● Remove the plastic pump cover

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

An air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it
clogs. The air

gap

if

a drain

is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not
codes require

air

all

gaps.

plumbing

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

well.

If you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.

IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean.

With most types, first turn off the

dishwasher, then lift off the chrome

cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap

and check for any buildup of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T

UNCLEAN
AND FLATWARE

DRY

DIS~S

POSSIBLE CAUSE

A

fise in

your home may be blown, or the

circuit

breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

secure

Utensils may not be

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.

Make

sure inlet water

temperamre

is correct. (See How to Test Water Temperature

section).
Unload

the

bottom rack frost. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into

the bottom rack.
Check

fur

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.

than usual? If so, wait until pressure

h

on a faucet. Is water coming out slower

is

normal before using your dishwasher.

Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section).

hproper

rack loading.

(See

Loading section).

DETERGENT

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DISPENSER CUPS

DE~RGENT

LID WON’T LATCH

-R

DETERGENT

nLLOW

BROWN

LE~

CUP

ADD~G

OR

~M

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

detergent

me

CUP.

dispenser cover may not be opening or maybe

blocks

,

by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup

De@rgent

maybe old. If the powder

still

doesn’t open automatically, cdl for service.

detefgent

is hard or

caked

in the box, throw

it

away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Cycle Indicator

unlatch the

not

advance by itself.

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the
bleach and 3 cups warm water.

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

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

Di&

must be O= for

door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator

cup

lid to close and latch properly. If you

Did

does

stin

by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup

12

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SPOTS AND
FILMING ON
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE

Spotting can be caused by dl

●

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

●

Low inlet water temperature. (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

these

things:

Detergent section).

●

Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).

●

Too

little detergent.

Local water conditions
detergents to find one that gives the best results for

(See

How to

md

personal preferences vary. Try

Choose

and Use Detergent section).

wverd

brands of

you.

A liquid dishwasher

detergent may help reduce filming.

To remove stubborn

1.

Remove dl

metal utensils from the dishwasher.

spo~

and ~m from g~sware:

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will
now be in the main wash.

d)

4. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500

of white vinegar into the bottom of

the dishwasher.

5. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.

If

tinegar

acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry

tinse

doesn’t work:

Repeat as above, except use 1/4

citric

cup

acid crystals. If yours

(60 d) of citric

doesn’t, call GE Factory Service).
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home

water softener.

CLOUD~ESS

ON

GLASSWAW

CHIPPING OF CHINA

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

SOR

water. Wash glassware in

the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with

Ioose.

are secure and can’t jar

(See Loading section). Make sure

stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push

150°F.

care.

Make sure glassware and china

tti

glasses and

the

rack into the dishwasher.

Always use the top rack for delicate items.

(continued next page)

13

—

T~

PROBLEM

(continued)

SOL~R

PROBLEM

BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES

SMALL AMOUNT

WA~R

IN
OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER
LEAKS

STAND~G

~ BO~OM

OF

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Muminum utensils often leave marks

with a mild abrasive cleanser.

Water around the outlet on tie tub bottom at the back of the tub

when they rub against dishes. Remove marks

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 a drain problem. Clean the
air gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section).

Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If

dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer

is

not

clogged.

Sudsing

DISHWASHER

To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1
gallon of
slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.

Repeat if necessary.

Suds

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

cold

water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by

can

cause unit to

DE~RGENTS

oveflow.

TO AVOID

SUDSING.

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

MOTOR HUMS

STMMNG OF

TUB INTERIOR

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

800.626.2000

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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
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub

interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.
If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.

accidenti

spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

sed moist, and the garbage disposer clear.

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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

onglnal

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For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

; pafi

of

the

dishwasher that fails

%ecause of a manufacturing defect.
.$,

ten years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace

tub or door liner

water because of a manufacturing
defect such as cracking, chipping,

peeling or rusting.

● Sewice 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

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

if it fails to contain

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

purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
normal working hours.

Should your appliance need

sewice, during warranty period or

beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Cleaning or sewicing 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.

Care(’)

for products

D.C.

In Alaska the

sewice

servicers during

Some

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

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 office or your state’s Attorney General.

This book is printed

Pad

No. 165

No.

Pub

11-92 CG

49-5588

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

on

recyc/ed paper.

D3080P278

wh;ch vary from state to state

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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