Use and Care Guide
Dishwasher
Contents
Air
(;ap
14
Safety Instructions
3
Appliance Registration
2 User Maintenance Instructions 14
(;are
and C:leaning
14
Warranty
Back
(;over
(;hina, Cryshl,
Sterling
10
water Temperature
6
(;onsumer
Services
15
Winter Storage
14
(;ycle
Features
5
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Dispenser
(;ups
7
Energy Saver Stitch
4
Ener~-Saving l“ips
2
Front Panel
(Iolor (;hange
14
Loading
8,9
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operdting
Instructions
4,5
(;ycle
Selection
4,5
Drying Options
4,5
Problem Solver
11-13
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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
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version of this book,
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Consumer Product Ownership
Energy-sating tips
Registration Card that came with
yo;r
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.
If you received a damaged
dishwasher...
●
Operate dishwasher only when
it’s
full.
Let the dishes accumulate
in dishwasher. When you put in
only a partial load, use the RINSE
& HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy
soils. Be sure to latch the door
when waiting for a full load. This
helps keep soils moist, easier to
remove.
●
Always select the cycle that
uses least amount of water that
will remove the soil from the
load. See
pages 4 and 5.
Uyou
need
sefice
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago,
lL 60606
Immediately contact the dealer (or
● If you don’t need your dishes
builder) that sold you the
right away,
use your NO
HEAT
DRYING
(Energy Saver) feature
dishwasher.
that turns the drying heater off.
Dishes dry naturally over a longer
period such as overnight.
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance
AWARNING–Whe.using
this appliance, always exercise
basic safety precautions,
including the following:
.
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose, as you will
find described in this Use and
Care Guide.
●
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 obtain one
by contacting the service location
nearest you,
—This appliance must be
connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-
grounding conductor must be
wn
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.
●
Do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
●
Use only powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
Q
Do not wash plastic items
unless marked “dishwasher
safe” or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked,
check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
●
Load light plastic items so they
will not become dislodged and
drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher—they might come
into contact with the heating unit
and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility
of injury.
●
When loading items to be
washed:
A. Locate sharp items so
that they are not likely to
damage the door seal, and
B. Load sharp knives with
the handles up to reduce the
risk of cut-type injuries.
●
Do not 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, or stand on
the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher.
●
Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on or with
this appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing material properly. Before
discarding a dishwasher, remove
the door of the washing
compartment.
●
Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
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To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, disconnect
this appliance from the power
supply before attempting any
maintenance. Note: Turning
the control dial to the OFF
position does not disconnect
the appliance from the power
supply. We recommend having
a qualified technician service
your appliance.
Aw
~G—~ROGEN
GAS is
produced by the
chemical action within your
water heater. It can accumulate
in the water heater and/or
water pipes if hot water has
not been used for a period of
two weeks or longer.
HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the
possibility of damage or
injury, if you have not used hot
water for two weeks or more,
or moved into a residence in
which the hot water system
may not have been used for
some time, turn on all hot
water faucets and allow them
to run for several minutes
before using any electrical
appliance which is connected
to the hot water system. This
will allow any hydrogen gas to
escape. Also, since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or
use an open flame or appliance
during this process.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
3
How to operate your dishwasher
STEP 1.
Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,
bowls, etc. according to
instructions on pages 8 and 9.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the
detergent dispenser. Make sure the
Cycle Indicator
Dial
is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
(See pages 6 and 7.)
STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start
dishwasher.
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle
Selection Hints on next page.)
To obtain the benefits of a
com~lete cvcle.
be careful that
you
Use rinse aid
agent
to
helu
Prevent
do
n;t
turn the dial any
furth;r
spotting. (See
~age
6.) ‘ .
STEP 3. Select DRYING Option.
n
HEATED
DRYING
NO HEAT
DRYING
HEATED DRYING. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
Available on
all
cycles except
RINSE & HOLD.
NO HEAT DRYING (Energy
Saver). Turns the drying
he;~er
off
to save energy. Dishes
will
dry
naturally over a longer period such
as overnight. Available on all
cycles.
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
7Y0
for the
NORMAL WASH cycle.
than necessary
to start the
dishwasher.
●
For NORMAL WASH cycle:
a. Latch the door.
b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to ON position to start the cycle.
You will hear the motor start.
There is a time delay between
start-up and water fill so you
will
not hear any wash action
right
away.
●
For LIGHT WASH cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
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b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to LIGHT WASH position.
c. Latch door to start the cycle.
●
For RINSE & HOLD cycle:
a.
Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select NO HEAT DRYING
option.
c.
Slowly
turn Cycle Indicator
Dial
to RINSE & HOLD position.
d. Latch door to start the
cycle.
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Cycle selection
hinh
‘t is important to follow the loading
Instructions on pages 8 and
9.
NORMAL WASH is for loads of
everyday dishes, glasses and
cookware.
LIGHT WASH is for dishes that
are lightly soiled with soils that
have not dried on. Also for
everyday dishes that have extra
preparation before loading.
RINSE & HOLD is
for
rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later. D() not
use detergent.
What happens in each cycle
●
You’11 hear occasional clicking
● During the drying period:
sounds:
—The motor stops.
—Soft food disposer shredding
—Water vapor comes through the
action.
vent by the door
latch
during
—Drain valve opening to pump
drying and when water is being
water out.
pumped out.
—Timer control as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
Wash Cycle
Water Use
Time
Gallons Minutes
Wash Cycles
(approx.) (approx.)
Cycle Sequence
NORMAL WASH
12.1
‘
7
EEmmmBm
LIGHT WASH
10.3
51
BmmmBm
RINSE & HOLD
4.9
14
mmm
Drying Options:
HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE
&
HOLD. Add 29 minutes
to
wash cycle time.
NO HEAT DRYING (Energy Saver). Drying heater is turned
off.
Dishes
dry naturally
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