GE GSD580 Use and Care Manual

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Contenti

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Appliance Registration

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and Cleaning

(:hina,

CJrystal,

(:onsurner Services (:ycle

Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 Dispenser

Sterling

(;ups

Dishwasher

Safety Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 14 Warranty Back (:over

Water Temperature Winter Storage

Enerby Ener~-Saving Tips

Front Panel Loading

Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions

Problem Solver Rinse Agent

Built-in Model

Saver

Stitch

[lolor

(;hange

Cycle Selection 4,5 Drying options

11-13

GSD580

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Help us help you...

Hyou need

sertice

Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully.

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

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:

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver (pages

1 I through minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center”)

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Para

espahol

name a GE Answer Center,”)

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para

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lists causes of

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manual,

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800.626.2000

Energy-sating tips

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if

you follow these suggestions:

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

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 write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

for further help.

still

not pleased,

Wacker

Drive

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher.

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the 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.

●

If.

you don ‘t need your dishes

right

away, use your ENERGY

SAVER no-heat feature that turns the drying heater off automatically.

Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such

overnight.

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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:

●

Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose, as you will

this

find described in

Use and

Care Book.

●

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

an Installation Instructions sheet with

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

If you did not

receive

your dishwasher, you can

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

play

children to

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 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.

WARNINGHYDROGEN 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

POT NORMAL

scmBEn WMH

C“ci,s

STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots,

pans, bowls, etc. according

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 make sure the rinse agent container is at least half full. (See page 6.)

STEP 3. Select HEATED DRY.

Iml

HEATED DRY. Turns the drying heater on

ENERGY SAVER (no heat boost). Turns the drying heater off to save energy. Dishes over a longer period such as overnight.

vou op~n

cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time.

Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used by this

mode]

NORMAL WASH cycle.

for

fast drying.

will

dry naturally

need

vour

dishes sooner.

the dishwasher door after’ the

approximately

770

for the

HEATED ENERGY

DRY SAVER

“o”” won

OP,..,

STEP 4. Select the cycle and start dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection Hints on next page.)

If your dishwasher drains into a

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

● For POTSCRUBBER and

NORMAL WASH cycles:

POT- NORMAL

SCRUBBER WASH

a. Push selected b. Latch the door.

DRYING ●

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 will not hear any wash action

right away.

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

turn the dial any further than necessary

cycle

button.

o~F

● LIGHT WASH

WASHING

●

RINSE &HOLD

’IISI ‘~ft:{.~,,n,’

fill

so you

do not

to start the dishwasher.

DnYING ●

;

O:gN*”GHTw:s”’”G

■

lNSE&

HOLO

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● For LIGHT WASH cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Push NORMAL WASH button.

O:F

. LIGHT WASH

●

DRYING

■

RINSC& HOLO

Slowly

turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to LIGHT WASH position.

d. Latch door to start the cycle.

● For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Select ENERGY SAVER drying

option

o&F

. LIGHT WASH

DRYING ●

■

RINSE &HOLO

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to RINSE & HOLD position.

d. Latch door to start the cycle.

WASHING

‘USI ‘$:;:: OPTION’

WASHING

,!,s1

‘?i}:Jo”l ’n*l

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Cycle selection hints

It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8 and 9.

POTSCRUBBER—For items such

as pots, pans and casseroles with

dried-on or baked-on soils.

Everyday dishes may be included. NORMAL WASH—For loads of

everyday dishes, glasses and cookware.

LIGHT WASH—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—For rinsing

partial loads which will be washed later.

Do not u.~e

detergent.

What happens in each cycle

● You

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

Wash

Cycles

POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH

LI(;HT WASH

RINSE & HOLD

Gallons

(approx.)

12. I

12. i

10.3

4.9

Wash

Cycle Time

Minutes

(approx.)

74 1~:::1

● 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.

Cycle

Sequence

.’

“Washl

Rinse

~m0• m0•°m0•Àm0•

Rinsej

Rinse wash 1

M;I; I Rinse [

~lnse Rinse’

I L.. I

.—-

Drying Options:

HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE &

cycle

(ime.

ENERGY SAVER. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

HOLD. Add 24,

minutes to wash

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Good

dishwashing

starts

with HOT water.

get dishes clean and need ho[ water. water of the proper temperature,

your dishwasher automatically

heats the For

good washing entering water must be at

1200F.

To prevent dish damage,

inlet water should

How to test water temperature:

Check the

inside

your

candy

or meat thermometer.

Let the dishwasher run

fill and

pump out the dishwasher fill with second

When you hear the water stop filling, unlatch the door open it.

Measure water in the bottom

way:

Remove

place a candy

in the water towards the tub.

than 1200F.

washing results. Higher water temperature is

grease

and activate

detergents.

Helpful hints: If

temperatures your water travels a

from

water heater to dishwasher,

you

may

heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water the

water

Turn on the hot sink

and fil]ow

To help you

water in

wtiter

dishwasher with

time.

the

temperature of the

the

silverware

the temperature is less

you will not

needed

tire

need to set your

the

pipes will be

it to run until the

dry,

you get

the

wash

cycle.

and

drying,

not exceed 1500F.

temperature

cycle,

of the tub this

meat

thermometer

the

to dissolve

powder

outside

unusually low, or

long

for

some

w~ter

faucet at the

the

least

throllgh

then let

water the

basket and

distance

one

and

slowly

middle of

get

good

wtitcr

[ime,

cold.

water is hot. Then start the

dishwasher.

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

cannot

Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

you’ve

adjust your water heater:

recentty

120°F and you

done

How to use a rinse agent..

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

For best use DRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid

uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add

the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the 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” )

41 I W. Putnam Ave.

Greenwich, CT

dishwashing

of a rinse agent such as JET-

solid

form. Your dishwasher

bottom

of the lip inside

06830

flow

off

performance,

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.

hard-water materials spots or film on your dishes. If

your water is

more), harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate better. If the phosphate content is low use extra detergent with

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

can your county extension agent. Or your

comptiny.

how many “grains”

in your water.

How much detergent should you

use:)

“hard” or “soft’”? With you need extra detergent to

dishes clean. With soft water,

need less detergent. Too much detergent with

not harmful. It cloudiness

“etching.” An outside glass is etched away! But why a chance when it’s easy to find out the hardness

Keep your detergent dry.

place to

moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re (It won’t be

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

detergent often won’t dissolve.

you use a liquid dishwasher

detergent, these precautions

necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as they

in contact with

Phosphate helps prevent

from

forming

hard

grains

your

detergent has to

level

will probably work

(8.7%

or less), you’ll have to

area’s water

Just call

That depends. Is your water

only

wastes

can of glassware.

of your water.

Under the sink isn’t a

store

detergent. Too much

ready

to wash dishes, either.

ft-esh

softener

and

of hardness is

money,

cause a permanent

OR dry.)

water.

work

hard

water.

ask them

hfird

water,

get

yOLI

soft

water

cdn be

ctilled

taycr

f’resh

and

good

Old

arc

age

or come

take

not

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You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. There are two

because some cycles use two washes.

See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup lid will not close and

Close the main cup. NOTE: Detergent cup may be

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

(Be

sure the Cycle Indicator

latch

properly.)

GRASP HANDLE, , .

ROTATE

CLOSE TIGHTLY

AND

~ounterc’l(~ckwi.~e

[“

harm.

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 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.

built-

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

diff]cult

come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle. Remember to use your RINSE & HOLD cycle for

small “holding” loads.

Note: The foods mentioned above are 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 allowed to remain on dishes for a long period of time.

When using the POTSCRUBBER cycle, less

before loading. The POTSCRUBBER cycle can wash heavily-soiled dishes and remove dried-on and baked-on soils from pots, pans and casseroles. Items with burned-on soils may not come clean and the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

to wash and may not

preparation is required

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

SO~

WATER MEDIUM WATER

(O-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains)

CYCLES Main

POTSCRUBBER and I Tablespoon

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

RINSE&

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

The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

~Filled

HOLD

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

Cup$

minimum

Tablespoon

minimum

Use no detergent Use no detergent

Open

Tablespoon

minimum

None

Cup*

Main

Cup$

Half Full ~ Half Full

Half

Ful]

Open

None

Cup$

HARD WATER (7- 12 grains*)

Main

Cup~

Completely ~ Completely

Full

Completely

Full

can

Use

build up in the water

Open

Full

None

no detergent

Cup*

valve.

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How to load your dishwasher

How to load the TOP

MCK

>~OLi

vh’ill ll(ii’e.

Make

sure dishes

water

can reach the

the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the

center sends water out

items in the upper down. Make sure to place the upper wash

are

properly

soiled surfaces, The wash

over

rack.

A spray arm in the top washes

arm

is not blocked.

loaded to

the dishes to wash the

tall

items to the outside so

insure that

arm

The top rack is best and glasses fit best dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they

Calrod(’’heating

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

for

glasses, cups

along

the sides. This is the place

unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot

and

saucers. Cups

can’t

fall onto the

for

WATCH OUT

The

wash rack during

Don’t block careful not to let dish handle block the wash

[’OK TH15..

tower rises through the center of the bottom

the

wash

extend

and rinse portions of the cycle.

load tull thillgs

portion of an item such as a pot or

through the bottom rack. This

arm and

cause poor washing results.

next to it. Also, be

could

This rack is loading, place plastic items along the back and be sure that each plastic tumbler is secured over two fingers. This will prevent dislodging; tumbler through rack onto heating unit.

ideal for

dishwasher-safe plastics. When

will

not

fall

—

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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

Load platters, pots, pans and bowls corners or in the back. salad bowls and mixing

All

large items, such as pitchers

bowl;, should be washed in

lower rack.

along

the sides, in

th(

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

protect your don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. such as measuring spoons and lids are not recommended

hunds.

Mix knives,

for

automatic

forks and

spoons s: they

Small

from

small containers

dishwashing. If

plastic items,

placed in the dishwasher, they should go in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.

Precaution!

Take out

bottom of

anything

the

basket.

that may fall or

extend through

the

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

along

the edge.

Don’t let

extend

bottom.

(

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

Material Aluminum

ChintiStoneware

Crystal

Non-dishware

items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc.

(;lass

Iron

Pewter

Plastics

Usually

Safe

YES

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized aluminum can

fade.

Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns leaf will discolor.

Antique. metal-trimmed or painted patterns

discolor.

Milk Glass Iron will rust.

Pewter tarnishes.

may

fade,

yellow.

Gold

fade.

handIetif’

Gold

will

Special Instructions

Some darkening or

scouring with soap-filled steel wool

If in doubt,

one piece daily rest

ot the set,

Load securely to prevent movement. Check manufacturer’s instructions

Do not wash in discoloration or

it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test the top rack top rack only.

spouing

check

with the

fur

Icast

dishwtisher.

stdining

ot dishwasher

before

dishwashing Jn entire

possible. Remove by

pfids.

m~nufacturer,

a month. Compare with the

for

your

Damage [n dishwasher and

or test wash

crystal.

may

result.

(me

se(,

Wash in

piece in

Stainless steel Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods

Sterling

and Silver plate

Non-stick coatings

Tin

Wood

Forget

Silver

a dish? Here’s

when you can add it.

Add dishes RINSE & HOLD cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion of the cycle.

any

time during the

YES

N()

Don’t put in same 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

attach

some hollow-handle knives

can loosen.

Tin

can

rust

Wood can warp, finish with any type of washing,

silverw~re

crack

lose

basket

its

However, opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power because the temperature inside the dishwasher is lowered. So load everything at the

Here’s how to

add

begin~in~.

a forgotten dish:

1. Push the door latch to the left.

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

can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-

remove black basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent

cup.

Attcr washing, wipe the rim-stick coating area with

vegetable

try

spots.

Place in back section of silverware

oil

to keep it from losing its

Wait a few

2. water

caltns.

Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

seconds until

Then open the door.

nntl-stick

4. Close the door and

latch

to the far right. When the

~ush

foods

quality.

the

door is locked, washing will continue.

the

Washing will stop.

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Questions?

.:-:

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

DISHWASHER

WON’T

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES

AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY

MARKS ON DISHES

RUN

POSSIBLE

A fuse in your home reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

Utensils the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct, (See page 6.) Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be 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

Water pressure may be temporarily than usual’? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

Plugged

Improper rack loading. (See pages

Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.

CAUSE AND REMEDY

may

be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

may

not be secure on

air gap.

(See page 14.)

rack

pins, or something

low,

Turn on a faucet. 1s water coming out slower

and

9.)

small

may have dropped from

i20°F.

(To test, see page 6.)

placed

DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

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

unlutch

advance to OFF by itself.

Tea

or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup

bleach and

An overall 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.

the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not

cups warm water.

yel]ow

or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron

((

’otlr;tlu[,(l tl(,xt

\)(lg<’)

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

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

● Old or damp powder detergent.

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

● Rinse agent dispenser empty.

● Too

little

detergent. (See page 7.)

Due to varying

local

water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of

and 9.)

(See

page 6.)

detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help reduce filming.

To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:

1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. Do not add detergent.

Select Normal

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher

Wash cycle.

will

now be in the main wash.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.

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

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60

ml)

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.

of citric

Page 13

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE;

CAUSE AND REMEDY

CHIPPING OF

CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS

THE TUB

Rough handling are secure and can’t jar loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall glasses 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

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 DETERGENTS TO AVOID

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 Repeat if necessary.

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

can

cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china

and

stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack

14.)

SUDSING.

until

a drain period is reached.

DISHWASHER LEAKS

If you need more

Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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.

Page 14

Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened

thoroughly.

sharp objects on

can

damage it.

Clean the outside with a appliance polish wax. The outside

cabinet finish is durable, but it scratch. So use no scouring pads

harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish

(Cat.

No. WR97X02 16)

available from GE Appliance Parts Mart.

The inside usually takes care of itself.

should ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. Scouring pads cleaners

can mar

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

air gap

is a plumbing device. It protects your dishwasher water backing up into it if u drain clogs. The

air

cloth.

Dry

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use abrasives

the panel.

good

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PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.

IT IS

NOT COVERED IN YOUR

WARRANTY.

The air

With most types, dishwasher, then

chrome cover. Then unscrew plastic buildup of cleaning

Check the air dishwasher isn’t draining

gap

is easy to clean.

first

lift

cup and

check

grit.

A toothpick makes

easy.

gap

turn oft the

off the

the

for any

any time your

well.

Not using your dishwasher in winter? Protect against freezing.

your dishwasher is left in

unheated place during the winter,

ask a service technician to:

● Cut oft electric power to the

dishwasher.

Rernovc fuses

circuit breaker.

● Turn

otl.

[he water supply.

● Disconnect

the

water inlet I i

Irorn the wuter v:dvc.

●

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water from the inlet I i

and

water

vatve.

(Use a

catch the water. )

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the

water

v~dve.

●

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soak

water

and

use a sponge to

in the rubber boot.

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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.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT 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

pati

the

dishwasher that fails

any

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 your home to repair or replace

tub

or door

sewice labor in

/iner

if it fails to contain

the

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

semice

technician’s

travel costs to your home. All warranty service will be

provided by our Factory Centers or by our authorized Customer Care

(”)

sewicers during

Sewice

normal working hours. Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE(’) SERVICE.

● 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

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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.

Pati

Pub

1-91 CG

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

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

vay

from state to state

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

No. 165

No.

D3080PI

49-5487

GSD580