GE GSD580G Use and Care Manual

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Air Gap Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling

Cycle Features Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7

Dispenser Cups Energy-Saving Tips

Front Panel Color Change Loading

Model and Serial Numbers 2

Operating Instructions

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UseandCareof

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GSD580G

Cycle Selection Drying Options

Pots and Pans Problem Solver

Repair Service

Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions

Warranty

WaterTemperature Winter Storage

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Back Cover

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YourDirect Line to General Electric The GE AnswerCeb 800.626.2000

GE NERALO ELECTRIC

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Help us help you...

Before usingyour dishwasher, Ifyou received read this book carefully. a damaged dishwasher...

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

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

Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

Writedownthe model andserial numbers.

You’llfind them on a label 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:

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

Savetime and money. Before yourequest service..

Check the Problem Solver (pages

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

Energy-saving tips

● Operate dishwasher only when

it’sfull. Let the dishes accumulate

in dishwasher. When you put in only apaflial load, use the RINSE ONLY 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 SAVERno-heat feature that turns

the drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls

concerning your dishwasher.

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IMPOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before usingthis appliance.

Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive

an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one @contacting the service location nearestyou. ,

–This appliance must be ~ connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run

conductors and connected to the 4 equipment-grounding terminal .

or lead ofthe appliance. ‘

-Connect to a properly rated, protected and sizd power-supply circuittoavoidelectrical overbad.

● Use only powderor liquid

detergents or wetting agents recommended fix use in a ~ ~ dishwasher.

● DO~t washpbstic itemsuniess

marked “dishwasher safe’”or the equivalent. Forplasticitemsnot so

marked, check themanufiwturer’s recommendations.

with the circuit

unless all &clos&e panels are properly in piace. -

● Do not tamper with controls.

● Do not abu~, sit on, or s~d

on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher. j

ifthisappliance isusedbyor ne& children. Do not allow children to play inside, on applitice or any discarded , appliance. Dispose ofdiscarded appliances and shippingor packing material properly. ~ B&&e discarding adishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

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or with this

minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the

system. This’will allow any w-n gas to escape. Also,

since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process

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hot water

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SAW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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How to operate your dishwasher

~vapo’ ‘ent

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

STEP 3. Select Drying Option.

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

ENERGY SAVER(no-heat drying). Turns the drying heater off to save energy. Dishes will dry naturally overa longer period such as overnight.

If Youneed your dishes sooner, op~nthe dis-hwasherdoor after the cycleis complete to reduce the

natural drying time.

Use of this option reduces the

electrical energy used by this

model approximately 7% for the NORMAL WASHcycle.

Estimated yearly savings, depending on your local electrical

rates, are as follows:

Door Latch (unlocked) Cycle Indicator Dial

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

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

● For ~/PANS and

NORMAL WMH cycles:

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a. Push selected cyclebutton. b. Latch the door.

WC ..ON

● LIGHT

WASH

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● RINSE ONLY USI‘&ffi:OfIWIIC

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to ON position to start the cycle.

Youwill hear the motor start.

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

turn the dial any further than

necessary to start the dishwasher.

● For LIGHT WMH cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Push NORMAL WASHbutton

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● RINSEONLYIIM‘&K;C-C

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to LIGHT WASHposition.

d. Latch door to start the cycle. ,>

QFor RINSE ONLY cycle:

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a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Select ENERGY SAVERdrying

option.

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● LIGHT

WASH

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● RINSE ONLY w ‘&m;mac

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to RINSE ONLY position

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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Electric Rate (perKwh) s

Estimated YearlySavings $4.25

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$6.80

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Cycleselection hints

t is important to follow the loading

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instructions on pages 8 and 9. P~S/PANS—For items such as

pots, pans and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included.

NORMAL WASH—Forloads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware.

LIGHT WASH—Fordishes that

are lightly soiled with soils that

have not dried on. Also for

everyday dishes that have extra

preparationbeforeloading.

RINSE ONLY—Forrinsing partial

loads which will be washed later.

Do not use detergent.

What happens in each cycle

● You’llhear occasional clicking

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~sounds:

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—Softfooddisposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timercontrol as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

Water Use Cycle

Wash

cycles

PCYI’WPANS

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

RINSE ONLY

Gallons

(approx. )

12.1

10.3

Wash

Minutes

(approx.)

57 ‘E(=+=’lml==ll=i=d

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● During the drying period:

–The motor stops. —Watervapor comes through the

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

Time

Cycle Sequence

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Drying Options:

HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE ONLY. Add 25 minutes to wash cycle time.

,%., ENERGY SAVER. Drying heater isturned off. Dishes dry naturally.

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Good dishwashingstarts with HOI’water

Toget dishes clean and dry you need hot water. Tohelp you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the washcycle. For good washing and drying, the

entering water must beat least

120”F.Toprevent dish damage,

inlet water should not exceed lSO”F.

How to test water temperature:

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the watertemperature is below 120”F., adjust your water heater.

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually low, or ifyour water travels a long distance from heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your 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.

How to use a rinse agent.

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

For best dishwashing performance, useofa rinse agent is recommended.

Rinseagentscome in either liquid or solid form. Yourdishwasher’s

dispenser uses the liquid form.

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

the liquidrinseagentuntil itjust

reachesthe bottom ofthe lip inside the dispenser opening. Replacethe cap. The dispenser automatically

releasesthe rinse agent into the

finalrinsewater. If you accidentallyspill: W@e

up the rinse agent with a damp cloth. Don’tleavethe spill in the dishwasher.It can keep your detergentfrom working.

If youcan’tfind any rinse agent,

write:

ECONOMICS LABOILWORY.

INC.

(“JET DRY”) Osbom Building

St. Paul, Minnesota 55102

HOW to choose and use

detergent.

First, use only powderor liquid W detergentsspecifdly made for use in dishwashers.Other types will cause ovexxising.

Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphate helps pnwent

hard-watermaterialsfrom forming spots or film on your dishes. Ifyour wateris hard (7 grains or more), your detergenthas to work harder. Detergentswith a higher phosphate levelwill probably work better.If the phosphate content is low (8.7% or less), you’llhaveto use extra

detergent with hard water.

Yourwater departmentcan teil you how hard your wateris. So

can your rural county agent. Or your area’s water softenercompany.Just call and ask them how many “grains of hardness’*there are in your water.

How much detergentshould you use?That depends. Is your wmer

“hard’”or “soft’? With hard water, ~-== you need extradetergentto get Lb dishes clean. With soil water,you need less detergent.

Tbomuch detergentwith sofi water not only wastesmoney, it can be hannfid. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware.called

“etching.*’An outside layerof glass is etched away!Of course, this takes some time. But why take a chance when it’seasy to find out the hardness ofyour water.

Yourdishwasher’srinse agent containerholds4% ounces. This should lastabout 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

Keepyourdetergentfresh and dry. Under the sink isn’ta good

placeto store detergent. Tm much

moisture. Don’tput powder detergent intothedispenser until you’reready to wash dishes, either.

(It won’tbe fresh OR dry.)

If your powderdetergentgetsold

or lumpy,throwitaway.

washwell. Old detergent oftenwon’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.

h won’t

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=;you’ll find two detergent

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

because some cyclesusetwowashes.

Howto prepare the dishes for washing

If this is your first dishwasher, or ifyou’rereplacing a much older model, you may wonder howmuch pre-preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of

normal fd soils is“notnecessary. Withcommon sense and a little practice, you’ll fds to remove. Here are some guidelines:

soon know what

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,lemonjuice andother fds that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain

on dishes for a long period of time.

See

“Detergent Usage Guide’’ below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding

detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup lid WW not close and latch

properly. )

Always close the main cup tightly.

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

NOZE: Detergent cup maybe opened

manually with no harm. Turn handle counterclockwise until it releases.

A snapping sound is normal when

it opens.

L 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 fbod. Yourdishwasher hasa built-in soft food disposer that pulverizes softfood bits and flushes them away. It can handle small amounts of soft foods, but large amounts of fd as soft as mashed potatoes or applesaucewillbedifflcuh tohandle.

3. Try to remove fd scraps and

placedishes indishwasher 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

WASHcycle. Remember to use your RINSE ONLY cycle for small “holding” loads.

When using the POIWP~S cycle, less preparation is required

before loading. The P~/PANS cyclecan 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 bum marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

Detergent Usage Guide (powderor liquid)

CYCLES PCYT’SIPANSand

NORMAL WASHcycles LIGHT WASHqcle

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I RINSE ONLY cycle

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

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

] SOFT WATER I MEDIUM WATER

(O-3grains hardness)

MainCup$. I Open Cupt

1Tablespoon ~ 1Tablespoon

minimum minimum

1Tablespoon None

minimum

Use

no detergent Use no detergent

(3-7grains) Main

Cupt

Half Full

] HARD WATER

(7-12grains*)

Open Cup$

~ Half Full

None C&?pletely

Main Completely

Full

$Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons:

Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

Cup$ I Open Cup*

J Completely

Full None

Use

no detergent

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How to load your dishwasher

This is a random retied load, the most common iype you

wii! have.

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that watercan 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.

How to load the TOP RACK

Place glasses, cups and saucers in the rack face down. so the water and detergent will reach the soiled surfaces.

WAITX 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 portions of items such as knives. skewers or pot handles extend through the bottom rack or the silverware basket.

When loading dishwasher-safe plastics. 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 the rack onto the heating unit.

Saucepans. mixing bowls and other small items may be

placed—facedown—

handy for all kinds of odd shapes.

in the top rack. The top rack is

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How to load the BOTTOM RACK

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Fit plates and saucers between the pins.

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platters. pots and bowls along the sides, in comers

Load

or in the back.

All large plastic items. such as pitchers,

salad bowls and mixing bowls. should be washed in the

lower rack.

Put flatware in the removable silverware 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 the silverware basket with the silverware on top.

Asshown here, this plate is being placed so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.

Heavily soiled pots. pans and casseroles MUST be

loaded-in the bottom-rack, facingdown. Prop the broiler pan and rack along the edge. tilted toward the center.

Don’tlet any

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

usually

Nlaterial Safe Exceptions (not safe)

Aluminum

Cldna/

stoneware

crystal

Non-dishware items-such

electronic

air ekeaner

fihrs,

fttrnttee fitters, paint brush- etc

Glaas

Iron NO Iron will rust.

Plastics

YES Some colored anodized

. YES

YES Antique,metal-trimmed or

NO Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher

YES Milk Glass may yellow.

YES

aluminumcan fade.

Antique, tnetal-trimti.

hand-painted or over-the-gfaze

patterns fide. Gold Jeafwill discolor.

hand-painted patterns fade. GoId leaf wili discolor.

Pewter tarnishes.

Special Instructions

Some darkeningorspottingpossible. Removeby

scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. -

if in doubt, checkwiththe manufacturer.Ortest wash

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

Load securely to prxwemmoveriwnt.

and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

If it

doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE. test one piece in

the top rack before dishwshing an entire set. Washin top rack only.

stldrtleassteel

Sterling Silver and Silver plate

Non-stkk

coatings

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YES

YES Don’tput in same silverware

YES

Forget a dish? Here’s when

you can add it.

Add dishes uny time during the RINSE ONLY cycle. With other

wash cycles. you can xkl dishes U(

my time

wash portion t)t the cycle.

BEFORE (he mtiin dctcrqm(

basket with stainless steel. Contact between metais can

damage silver.

Don’t use copper

the same ioad. Siiver mayget a brown fiim.

Mhesive used to attachsome hollow-handleknivescan ioosen.

‘I”mcan rust. Wd can warp. crack or iose

its finish with any type washing.

However. (lpenlng the door”during

any cycle lessens clcunlng power

bccausc the tempcra[urc inside the dishwasher is lowered. S() tr} to kxd everything d the beginning.

Here’s how to xid a ti)rgottcn dish:

Wishing will stop.

utensils in

1. Push the door”latch to the left.

if not washing immediately. Salty or acid fimds

Rinse

can stain if left on. Rinse if not washing immediately. salty or acid f-can

stain if Iefi on. Dry detergent can cause difflcuit-to-remove biack spots. Piace in back seetion of siiverwm basket to avoid exposure to detergent from

After washing. wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oii to keep it from iosing its non-stick quaiity.

the detwgent cup.

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Questions? Use This Problem

Solver

PROBLEM

UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE

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POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

Checkinletwatertemperature.Itshould be at least 120% (Totest, see page 6) Toobtain the b&fits ofa complete &ie, & cadid t& you do not turn the dial any

furtherthanneeessarytostart the dishwasher.

WMerpressure maybe temporarily low.‘Ibm on a faucet. Is water coming out slower than usual? If so, wait until prcssum is normal befbre using your dishwasher.

P1uggedair gap.(Seepage M.) ‘

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BLACKOR GRAY MARKSON DISHES

DETERGENT LEFT

IN DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENTCUP LID WON’TLAXCH AFTERADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN

FILM

Improper rack loadhg. (Seepages 8 and 9.)

Aluminum deposits often leavemarks whenthey rub against other things. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser. .

Wter may not be reaching the det&gent cups. Movedishes that maybe blocking

The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly ioaded items. Ifyw used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on detergent. Ifthe cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hardor dad in the box, thruwit

away.Thedetergent may not be working well. Try another brand.

CycleIndicatordialmustbeinOFF positionforcuplidto closeand latchproperly.

If you urdatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advanceto OFF W itself. ~

h or cdlke can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 bleach and 3 cups warm water.

An overall yellow or bruwn film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits

ti-. A-~=rntix~ly bktiodyq~~ti@a. Yourwater softener company can tell you about the filter.

cup

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Yellow Silver polish will usually removethis stain.

filmon sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.

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The Problem Solver (continued)

PROBLEM

SPUIS AND FILMING

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

spottingcanbecausedbyall these things:

* EXtEXIMlyhard water. (Seepage 6J

* Lcnvinlet water tempemture. (Totest, seepage&)

● Overloading the dishwasher.

s Improper loading. (Seepages 8 and 9.)

● Oid or damp powder deterpt.

● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (Seepage 6.)

● Rinse agentdispenser empty.(Seepage 6.)

● Tbolittle detergent. (Seepage 7.)

Local water conditions and personal pmfhnces vary. Try several brands Ofdetergents

to find one that gives the best resultsfbryou. A liquid dishwashingdetergent may help reduce ftiing.

‘Ibremove stubborn spots and film from glassmre:

Removeall metal utensils from the dishwasher.

Do not add detergent.

2. Seiect PUIWPANS cycle.

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CLOUDINESS ON

GLASSWARE

CHIPPING OF

CHINA

Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15to 20 minutes. ‘he dishwasher will now

4. be in the main wash.

Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar

the

dishwasher.

Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.

intothebottomof

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4cup (60 ml) 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. W&h glassware in the

shortest cyclethat will get them clean. Watertemperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150’T.

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’tjar loose. (See page 8 for correct wayto load glassware.) Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.

Alwaysusethe top rack for deiicate items.

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PROBLEM

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE B(X1’%OM

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

DISHWASHER LEAKS

Sudscancause unit to overfbw. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s designed for automatic dishwashers.

Spilling the rinse agent can cause barn during washing. This can lead tooverflowing. W@eup accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

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

The GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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Careand Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry

thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the pane~. 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. WR$J7X216)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

oilen use an air gap. Keepitclean.

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 evenhaveone. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps.

If you havean air gap, check it at least once a month. IT IS N~ PARTOF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS N~ COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.

Notusingyour dishwasher in winter? Protect against freezing.

If your dishwasher is iefi in an unheated place during the winter.

ask a service technician to:

● Cut offelectric power to the

dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

● Turn off the water suppiy.

● Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water valve.

● Drain water from the inlet line

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

● Reconnect the water inlet 1ine to

the water valve.

● Removethe plastic pump cover in

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

The air gap is easy to clean.

With most types. first turn off the dishwasher. then Iifi off the chrome cover.Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any build-up of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

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

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How to change colorpanels

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If you need service

If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panel to match or blend with your

new 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.

How to change door panel insert:

1. Take out three trim screws on

either side of the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.

2. Slide out the insert panel.

3. Put the color you want in front.

(Careful–edges may be sharp.)

4. Replace insert panel, side trim and screws.

Color insert panel can be replaced by 1/4”thick wood insert to match

your kitchen cabinets. Get it from your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.

Dimensions for 1/4”wood insert:

19%”H

Note: Do notoperate dishwasher

X 23%; W.

while changing door panel insert.

Change color in minutes. Just remove trim and change.

To-obtainservice, see your warranty on the back page of this book.

We’reproud ofour 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 General Electric Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOUR GENERAL ELECXRIC AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER

Save proofoforiginalpurchasedatesuch asyoursalessliporcancelledcheck toestablishwarrantyperiod.

WHAT IS COVERED

WARRANTY

FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of

purchase, we will

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

Forten years from date of original

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

provide, free of

PerrnaTuf@tub or door liner if it

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

original . ‘he ‘rigina[ purch-r and any

This warranty is extended to

succeeding owner for products

purchased for 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 tothe sewice shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty sewice will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care@ sewicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FA~RY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT FACICIRY SERVICE or GENERAL ELE~RIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

ordinary home use

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED

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 yw may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Par&, Louisville, KY 40225

● 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:

The 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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

c Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

QCleaning 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 N(27 RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTiAL DAMAGES.

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