GE GSD500P Use And Care Manual

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Use and Care Guide

Dishwasher

Contents

Air

(;ap

Safety Instructions

Appliance Registration

2 User Maintenance Instructions 14

(;are

and C:leaning

Warranty

Back

(;over

(;hina, Cryshl,

Sterling

water Temperature

(;onsumer

Services

Winter Storage

(;ycle

Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Dispenser

(;ups

Energy Saver Stitch

Ener~-Saving l“ips

Front Panel

(Iolor (;hange

8,9

Model and Serial Numbers

Operdting

Instructions

4,5

(;ycle

Selection

4,5

Drying Options

4,5

Problem Solver

11-13

GEAnswer Center@

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80~626.2000

Built-in Model GSD500

+ 500 p

GSD530

GE Appliances

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Help us help you...

Before using your

Save time and money.

dishwasher, read this

Before you request

book carefully.

service...

is intended to help you operate

Check the Problem

Solver

(pages

and maintain your new dishwasher

11–1 3). It lists causes of minor

properly.

operating problems that you can

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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

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

To obtain a Spanish language version of this book,

call

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Para

obtener la version en

espafiol

este

manual, name a GE Answer Center,(’

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servicio

informaci6n

para el

consumidor,

te16fono

800.626.2000

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.

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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

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.

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.

~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

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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

helu

Prevent

n;t

turn the dial any

furth;r

spotting. (See

~age

6.) ‘ .

STEP 3. Select DRYING Option.

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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WASH

ORWNG

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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:

Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Select NO HEAT DRYING

option.

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

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 ‘

EEmmmBm

LIGHT WASH

10.3

BmmmBm

RINSE & HOLD

4.9

mmm

Drying Options: HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE

HOLD. Add 29 minutes

wash cycle time.

NO HEAT DRYING (Energy Saver). Drying heater is turned

off.

Dishes

dry naturally

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Good

dishwashing

starts

with HOT water.

To get 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 least

120°F.

To prevent dish damage,

inlet water should not exceed

150°F.

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

glass and let the water run

continuously into the glass

until

the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below

120°F

adjust your water heater.

Helpful hints:

If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels a

long

distance

from water heater to dishwasher,

you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat

up. If you have

not used hot water

for

some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and

allow

it to run until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the

dishwasher. To improve washability if the

water is less than

120°F

and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

How to use a rinse agent...

A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster, too.

For best

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse agent such as JETDRY 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

the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace the

cap. The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.

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”) 411 W. Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830

~, 4-.

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.

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

(8.7Yo

or less), you’ll have to

use extra detergent with hard water.

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

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

can cause a permanent

cloudiness of glassware, called

“etching.” An outside layer of

glass

is etched away! 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. 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

gek

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 water.

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You’ll find two detergent

dispensers on the inside door of

our dishwasher. Two, because

some cycles use two washes.

See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly.)

GRASP HANDLE, ,

ROTATE AND

CLOSE TIGHTLY

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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

vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy

vegetables and crusts. Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease.

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.

Close the main cup. NOTE: Detergent cup may be

opened manually with no harm. Turn handle counterclockwise until it releases. A snapping sound is normal when it opens.

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before soil has a chance to dry and become hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are more difficult to wash and may

not

come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle. Remember to use

your RINSE & HOLD cycle for

small

“holding” loads.

Note:

The foods mentioned above

are for examples only. 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,

vinega,

lemon juice and other foods

that can

cause

discoloration of

stainless steel if allowed to remain

on dishes for a long period

time.

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER (O-3 grains hardness)

(3-7 grains)

(7- 12 grains*)

CYCLES

Main Cup

Open Cup

Main Cup

Open Cup

Main

Cup$

Open

Cup*

NORMAL WASH

Tablespoon ~ I Tablespoon

Half

Full

Half Full

Completely

~ Completely

minimum

Full

LIGHT WASH

1 Tablespoon

None

Half Full

None

Completely

None

minimum

Full

RINSE&HOLD

Use no detergent

Use no detergent Use no detergent

* 12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime

can

build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

+Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

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How to load your dishwasher

How

load the TOP RACK

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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

wtiter out

over the dishes to wash the

items in

the

upper

rack.

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t

fall

onto the

Calrod(’heating

unit. Arrange

ste-mware

so that it cannot

move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

WATC’H

OUT

[’OR

THIS.

The

w~sh

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.

This rack is ideal for dishwasher-safe plastics. When loading, place plastic items

along

the back and be sure that each plastic tumbler is secured over two fingers. This will prevent dislodging; tumbler will not

fall

through rack onto heating unit.

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Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items

may

placed-face down—in the top rack. The top rack

handy for all kinds of odd shapes.

How

to load the BOTTOM RACK

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

soiled

surfaces.

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic

dishwashing.

If placed in the dishwasher, they should go 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.

Load platters, pots, pans and bowls

along

the sides, in

corne~s

or in the

ba~k. All

large items,

s~ch

as pitchers,

salad

bowls

and mixing

bowls,

should be washed in the

lower rack.

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge.

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What you can usually wash

safely in

your dishwasher.

And what you can’t.

Usually

Safe

Material

Exceptions (not safe)

Special Instructions

Aluminum

YES

Some colored anodized aluminum

can

fade. Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted

or over-the-glaze patterns fade, Gold leaf will discolor.

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

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer, or test

wasb

one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest

of the set.

ChindStoneware

YES

Crystal

YES

Antique, metal-trimmed or

hand-

painted patterns

fade.

Gold leaf will

discolor.

Load securely to prevent movement. Check manufacturer’s instructions

f’or

your crystal.

not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and

discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

Non-dishware

items—such as

electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc.

Glass

YES

Milk glass may yellow.

Iron

——

YES

Iron will rust.

Pewter tarnishes.

Pewter Plastics

[fit

doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in

the top rack before

dishwashing an entire set. Wash in

top rack only.

Stainless steel

YES

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

Sterling

Silver

and Silver plate

YES

Don’t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between metals can damage silver. Don’t wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver may get a brown film, Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives

can

loosen.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause

difficult-to-

remove black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

YES

After washing,

wipe

the non-stick coating area with

ve&etable

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

Non-stick coatings

Tin

Tin can rust.

Wood

Wood can warp, crack or lose its finish with any type of washing.

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

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

you

can

add

However, opening the door during

2. Wait a few seconds until the any cycle lessens cleaning power water calms. Then open the door. because the temperature inside the dishwasher is lowered. So

try

Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

load everything at the

begin~ing.

4. Close the door and push the

dishes at any-time BEFORE the main

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

latch to the far right. When the

door is locked,

washing

will

detergent wash portion of the cycle.

1. Push the door latch to the left.

continue.

Washing

will

stop.

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Questions?

‘~

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN

DISHES

AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY

dARKS ON DISHES

DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See Page 6.) Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the

bottom rack. Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading. Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least

120°F.

(To test, see page 6.)

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 page 14.)

Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)

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 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 cup and remove any caked-on detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.

Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not

advance to OFF by itself.

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of

li2 cup

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.

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The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

SPOTS AND

HLMING

ON GLASSES AND

FLATWAM

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Spotting can be caused by all these things:

●

Extremely hard water.

(See

page 6.)

Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) Overloading the dishwasher. Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.) Old or damp powder detergent. Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.) Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.) Too little detergent. (See page 7.)

Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help reduce filming.

To remove stubborn spok and

film

from glassware:

Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Select Normal Wash cycle.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash.

Then open the door and pour 2 cups

(500ml)

of white vinegar into the bottom of

the dishwasher.

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

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work:

Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup

(60ml)

of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t, call GE Factory Service.)

Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a

home water softener.

If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.”

The film cannot be removed.

It can be prevented:

Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in

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

150°F.

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PROBLEM

CHIPPING OF CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T

PUMF

OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER LEAKS

MOTOR HUMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall glasses and stemware will

clew

the top of the tub when you push the rack

into the dishwasher. Always use the top rack for delicate items.

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 a drain problem. Clean the air gap, if you have one. (See page 14.)

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

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID

SUDSING.

To remove suds from the tub:

Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.

Repeat if necessary.

Suds can cause unit to

oveflow.

That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s

designed for automatic dishwashers. Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.

Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.

This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.

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

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information

service

Page 14

Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry

thoroughly.

not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. The outside

cabinet finish is durable, but it can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance

Polish

Wax & Cleaner

(Cat. No.

WR97X0216) is

available from GE Appliance Parts Mart.

The inside usually takes care of itself.

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

Built-in dishwashers often use an air gap. Keep it clean.

An air gap is a plumbing device. It protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of

the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not

all

plumbing

codes require air gaps.

AIR GAPS

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If you have an air gap, check it at

least once a month. IT IS NOT

PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.

1S 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.

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

Not using your dishwasher in winter? Protect against freezing.

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

● Cut off electric power to the

dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

● Turn off the water supply.

●

Disconnect the water inlet 1 ine

from the water valve.

● Drain water from the inlet line

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

●

Reconnect the water inlet 1 ine 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.

PUMP COVER SCREWS

How to change color panels

If you are redecorating, you can

How to change the door panel:

A wood panel trim kit

contains

change your dishwasher’s door

1. Take out trim screws on either

trim and instructions for adding a

panel to match or blend with your

new colors.

side of the dishwasher door.

decorative wood door panel and

Remove the side trim.

lower access panel to match kitchen

The panel is held in place by the

cabinets. The kit is available at no

door trim. Each side of the panel is

2. Slide the panel out.

extra cost. (Specify

GPF40.)

a different color. Or

vou

can

uaint

(Careful—edges may be sharp.)

Order from:

the panel with the color of your

own choice.

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the color you want in front.

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Ave.

4. Replace the panel, side trim and

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screws.

Note: Do not operate the

dishwasher while changing panels.

Page 15

We’ll Be There

With

tie

purchase of your new GE appliance, receive

tie

assurance

fiat

if you ever need information or assistance

from

GE, we’ll be” there. ~1 you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

In-Home

Repak

Service

800-GE-CARES

A GE Consumer Service professional

will provide expert repair service,

cheduled

at a time that’s convenient

for you. Many GE Consumer Service

company-operated locations offer you

service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

p.m.

weekda~ 9:00

a.m. to

2:00

pm, Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and

out—

so most repairs can be

handed

in just

one visit.

Service Contracts

800-626-2Z4

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a

multiple-

year contract, you’re assured of

fiture

service at today’s prices.

Pafls andAccesories

800-626-2002

IndividuA qutiled

sernce

their

appliances can have needed

parts or accessories sent

direcdy to

their home, free of shipping charge! The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts . . . and

GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted.

WSA, MasterCard and

Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions

contained

this boo~et cover

proce-

dures

intended to be performed by

any user. Other servicing

genetiy

should be referred to

qu~led

service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may

@use unsafe operation.

Whatever your question about any

major appliance,

GF,

Answer Cente@ information service is available to help. Your cdl—and your

question-

will be answered prornpdy and

courteously And you can

cdl

any

time. GE Answer

Cente@ service is

open 24 hours a

day 7 days a week.

Telecommunication Device for the Deaf

For Customers

Wdh

Special Needs...

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of

C,E

appliances,

and a brochure to assist in planning

barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items, free of charge,

cdl

800.626.2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing

or speech who have access to a

TDD

or a conventional teletypewriter may

cdl

800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)

to request

infi)rmation or service.

Page 16

YOUR GE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

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

any

pati

the

dishwasher that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY

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

the

tub or door Ijner

if it fails to contain water because of a manufacturing defect such as cracking, chipping, peeling or rusting.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care(’)

servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRICHOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE

or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE

SERVICE.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Service trips to your home to

● Replacement of house fuses or

teach you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

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.

● 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.

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

Some

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

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

vay

from state to state

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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