GE GSD570M Use and Care Manual

Contents

Dkhwiasher

Air Gap
Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services
Cycle Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Dispenser Cups

Energy Saver Switch
Energy-Saving Tips

Front Panel Color Change
Loading

Model and Serial Numbers
Operating Instructions

Cycle Selection
Drying Options

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4,5
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Built-in Model GSD570M

14 Problem Solver 11-13

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19 Warranty

5 Water Temperature 6

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Rinse Agent 6
Safety Instructions 3

User Maintenance Instructions 14

Back Cover

Winter Storage 14

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Help us help you...

If you need service

Before using vour dishwasher,
read this boowkcarefully.

Itis intended to help you operate

and maintain your new dishwasher
properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you donut 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.

Ybu’11find them on a Iabcl
ftistcned to the tub wtill just inside
the dishwasher dot~r.

These numbers tire tils(~tln the
Consumer Product O\vncrship

Registration Ctird th:~t
jrimr dishwasher. Bctor-c sending in
this CA. please write these
nulllbcrs hert:

cam with

Save time and money
Before vou request “

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service...

Check the Problem Solver (pages

11through 13j. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

T(]obtain a Spanish language
version of this book. call
GE Answer Centerm

800.626.2000

consumer information service.

Para obtencr Id versitin en
espanol de cste rnanuul,
Ilanle a
GE Answer Centcr$
servicio & Inlilrmacitin
para c1consumidor,
teldii)no 800.626.2000.

Energy-saving tips

To obtain ser~;ice. see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.

We”reproud of our ser~ice and
want you to be pleased. If for s(~nlt
reason you are not happv Nith [he
service you receive. her> are three
steps to follow for further help.

FIRST. contact the people ~~ho
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In mo>(
cases. this will sol~’ethe. problem.

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

.Manager. Consumer Reldtion>
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville. Kentuck> 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is \till
not resolved. write:

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wicker Drl\e
Chicago. Illinois 60606

Model Number

Serial Number

If vou received
a damaged dishwasher...

Imnlcdititel} contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold YOUthe
dishwxhcr.

● .+iW’aJ%select the cycle that USt?S

least amount of \vater that \viil

remove the soil from the loud.

seepages 4 and 5.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING-When using this

appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:

GUse this appliance only for

its intended purpose, as you
will find described in this Use
and Care Book.

● 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 run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.

—Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.

● 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.

● To minimize the possibility of =“

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electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply _

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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.

W~G-HYDROGEN 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.

SAW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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How to ot)eratevour dishwasher

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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.)

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. Occasionally check to
insure rinse agent container is at
least half full. (See page 6.)

STEP 3. Select Drying Option.

ENERGY

SAVER

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HEATED
ORVING

HEATED DRYING.. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.

ENERGY SAVER(no-heat
drying). Turns the drying heater off
to saveenergy. Dishes will dry
naturally over a longer period such

as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door afler
the cycle is complete to reduce

the natural drying time.

Use of this option reduces the

electrical energy used by this

model approximately 7 % for

the NORMAL WASH cycle.

Door Latch (unlocked)

STEP 4. Select the cycle and start

the dishwasher. See Cycle Selection

Hints at right.
If your dishwasher drains into a

food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher.

● ForNORMAL WASHcycle:

a. Latch the door.

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b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator dial

to ON position to start the cycle.
Youwill hear the motor start. There
is a time delay between start-up and
waterfill so you will not hear any
washaction right away.

Toobtain the benefitsof a complete
cycle,be careful that you do not

turn the dial any further than

necessaryto start the dishwasher.

Cycle Indicator Dial

● ForLIGHT WMH cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator dial

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to LIGHT WASH position.

c. Latch door to start the cycle.

● ForRINSE ONLY cycle:

a. Be sure door

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b. Select ENERGY SAVER drying

is unlatched.

option.

OFF●● ON

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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

dial to RINSE ONLY position.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.

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“- Cycle selection hints

It 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 ONLY is for rinsing partial
loads which will be washed later.

Do not use detergent.

What happens in each cycle

● You’ll hear occasional clicking

sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

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water out. pumped out.

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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

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

Water Use

Gallons

Wash Cycles

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

RINSE ONLY

(approx. ) (approx. )

1~.1

10.3 51

4.9 14

Drying Options:

HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE ONLY. Add 29 minutes to wash
cycle time.
ENERGY SAVER. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

Wwh

Cycle Time

Minutes

Cycle Sequence

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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

How to test water temperature:

Check your water temperature
inside your dishwasher with a

candy or meat thermometer.
Let the dishwasher run through

one fill and pump out cycle, then
let the dishwasher fill with water

the second time.
When you hear the water stor)

filling; unlatch the door and ;Iowly

open it.

Measure the temperature of the
water in the bottom of the tub this
way:

Remove the silverware basket and

place a candy or meat thermometer

in the water towards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
than 120°F, you will not get good
washing results. Higher water

temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder
detergents.

Helpful hints: If outside

temperatures are unusually low, or
if your water travels a long distance
from water heater to dishwasher,

YOUmay 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

150°F.

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 JET-DRY
brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solid form. Your dishwasher’s
dispenser 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
PRODUCrS, INC.
(“JET DRY”)

411W. Putnam Ave.

Greenwich, CT 06830

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 4% ounces. This
should last about 3 months. Fill
as needed. Do not overfill.

How to choose and use
detergent.

First,

use oniy powderor liquid ‘

detergentsspecifically

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 (8.7%
or less), you’ll have to use extra
detergent with hard water.

Yourwater department can tell

YOUhow 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”
there are in your water.

How much detergent should you
use? That depends. Is your water

“hard” or “sofi”? With hard water.

you need extra detergent to get
dishes clean. With soft water, you
need less detergent.

Toomuch detergent with soft

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

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

wash well. 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.

made for

water

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two detergent

dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. There are two,

because some cyclesuse twowashes.

OPEN CUP

See “Detergent Usage Guide’’ below,

(Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial
is at OFF position before adding
detergent. Otherwise, the deter~ent
cup Lid will not close and latch -

properly. )

GRASP HANDLE,
ROTATE
AND CLOSE

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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:

1. 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.

2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Your dishwasher has a built-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes

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soft food bits and flushes them away.
It can handle small amounts of
soft foods, but large amounts will
be difficult to handle.

3. Try to remove food scraps and

place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has a chance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more difficult to wash and may
not come clean in the NORMAL
WASH cycle. Remember to use
your RINSE ONLY cycle for small
“holding” loads.

Note: The foods mentioned here

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.
vinegar, lemon juice and other foods
that can cause discoloration of
stainless steel if allowed to remain
on dishes for a long period of time.

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Always close the main cup tightly.

When it is firmly latched, you will
hear a clicking sound. Do not
overtighten.

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)

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER

(O-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains)
CYCLES
NORMAL WASH cycle 1Tablespoon ~ 1Tablespoon

LIGHT WASH cycle

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*12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Wkhout it, $Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

lime can build up in water valve. Water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

Main Cup$

minimum

1Tablespoon None Half Full None Completely None

minimum

Use no detergent

I Open Cupt Main Cup$ I Open Cup~ Main Cup~

Half Full ~ Half Full Completely + Completely

minimum

Use no detergent Use no detergent

(7-12grains*)

Open Cup*

Full

Full

Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

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How to loadyourdishwasher

7his is a random mixed load, the most common tvue vou
will have.

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. A spray arm in the top washes down.
Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper
wash arm is not blocked.

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Howtoload the TOPRACK

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 stemware so that it cannot
move easily. Don’t let the gl~sses touch each other.

WA7CH 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.

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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 be
placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is
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.

Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in
corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers,
salad bowls and mixing bowls; should be wash~d 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.

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!

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

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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.

Usually

Material
Aluminum

China/
Stoneware

Crystal YES Antique, metal-trimmed or

Non-dishware NO
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.

Glass
Iron NO Iron will rust.

Pewter NO Pewter tarnishes.

Safe

YES Some colored anodized

YES Antique, metal-trimmed,

YES Milk Glass may yellow.

Exceptions (not safe)

aluminum can fade.

hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade.

Gold leaf will discolor.

hand-painted patterns fade.
Gold leaf will discolor.

Special Instructions

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
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 manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.

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

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Plastics YES If it

Stainless steel YES

Sterling Silver
and Silver plate

Non-stick YES

coatings
Tk
Wood

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

Add dishes any time during the
RINSE ONLY cycle. With other
wash cvcles. vou can add dishes at

anytim”eBEFORE the maindetergent
washportion ofthe cycle.

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.

NO
NO

Tin can rust.
Wood can warp, crack or lose

its finish with any type washing.

However, opening the door during

any cycle lessens cleaning power
because the temperature inside the
dishwasher is lowered. So try to

load everything at the beginning.

Here’showto add a forgotten dish:

1. Push the door latch to the left.

Washing will stop,

doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in

the top rack before dishwashing an entire set. Wash in top
rack only.

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

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.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with

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

2. Wait a few seconds until the
water calms. Then open the door.

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

4. Close the door and push the
latch to the far right. When the

door is locked, {ashing will

continue.

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PROBLEIM

DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE

Use This Problem Solver

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fise or
reset circuit breaker. Remove

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.)

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any

further than necessary to start the dishwasher.

any other appliances from the circuit.

BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES

DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN

FILM

Water pressure may be temporarily low. firn 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 other dishes. Remove
marks wdl a mild abrasive cleanser.

Water may
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.

CycleIndicator 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 does not
advanceto OFF by itself.

Teaor coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 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 falter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem.
Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.

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

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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Spotting can be caused by all these things:

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Extre:nel~ hard water. (See page 6.)

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Lm; inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)

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Overloading the dishwasher.

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Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)

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Old t~rdamp powder detergent.

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Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)

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Rinse agcn( dispenser empty. (See page 6.)

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Too little detergent. (See page 7.)

Local \\ate r condit ions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents
to find (~ncthat :i\cs the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help
reduce filnlin~.

TO reInoJe stul]l)orn spots and film from glass}vare:

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Rcnl(Nc id] metal utensils from the dishwasher.

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St:irt [Ilc disl]~v:lsl]cr(USCNORMAL WASH cycle) and allow to run for 15to 20

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mi]lutcs. The dishw;lstlcr \vill now be in the main wash.

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WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

IN THE BOTTOM

OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air
OUT OF THE TUB gap, if you have one. (See page 14.)

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

around the Outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean

Water

Check the kitchen sink. ISit draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not

clogged.

SUDS IN THE TUB

Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS K) AVOIDSUDSING.

Toremove 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.

DISHWASHER LEAKS

[f’you need more help . . .call, toll free:

Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

GE Answer Center”)

800.626.2000

consumer information service

Care and Cleaning

LJSER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry

thoroughly. Do 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 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.

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

An air gap is a plumbing device.
[t protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it ifa drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part t~f
the dishwasher. And you may nt~t
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.

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at least once a month. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.

air gap is easy to clean.

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With most types. first turn off the
dishwasher. then lift offthe chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check fbr any build-up ofgrit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

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

Protect vour dishwasher

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unhc;itcd plucc during the winter-.
ask :i wnicc [cchniciun to:

● cut off-c]cctric power to the

dishwasher. Rcm(w I-usesor trip
circuit brcakr.

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c Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water \alve.

● Drain water from the inlc[ lint

and water val~e. (L-se Qpan t~l
catch the water. )

● Reconnect the \vater inlet line to

the water valve.

● Remove the plastic pump cm er in

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

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change your dishwasher’s front
panel to match or blend with your
nmv colors.

The panel is held in place by the

door trim. Each side of the panel

is a different color. Or you can
paint a panel with the color of

your own choice.

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trim and instructions for adding
decorative wood door panel and
lower access panel
cabinets. Use the order form below
to order this kit.

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Lvith the purchase of Your new GE appliance, receive the
assurance that if
from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-free!

In-HomeRepair

YOU ever need information or assistance

ServiceContracts

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Whatever your question about anv GE

major appliance, GE Answer Cente@
information senice is available to
help. Your call-and your question­will be answered promptly and
courteously. .And wm can call any
time. GE Answer 6ente@ semice is
open 24 hours a day 7 da~s a ~reek.

service

800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2733

800-626-~4

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 multiple­year contract, you’re assured of fuhlre
service at today’s prices.

PartsandAccessories

800-626-2002

Individuals qualii3ed to service their
own appliances can

parts or accessories sent directly to
their home, flee of shipping charge!

The GE parts system provides access

to over 47,000 parts . ..and all GE
Genuine Renewal Parts are fully
warranted. VISA, Master-Card and
Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions
contained in this booklet cover proce
dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified ser­vice pemonnei. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.

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and a brochure to assist in plimning a

barrier-free kitchen for persons ~vith

limited mobility. T() obtain these items.
free of charge, call 800.626.20(N).

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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

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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 part of 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

PermaTuf@ tub or door liner if it

fails to contain water because of a

manufacturing defect such as

cracking, chipping, peeling or

rusting.

● Service 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 Cente@

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.

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 ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE” SERVICE.

. Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or

acts

of God.

WARRANlOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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 vary 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.

Part No. 165D3080P173

Pub. No. 49-5481

6-90 CG

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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