GE GSD580L Use And Care Manual

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Energy-SavingTips

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RinseAgent SafetyInstructions

UserMaintenanceInstructions 14 Warranty

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BackCover

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OperatingInstructions

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Ene~y-savingtips

Befim?usingyour tihwwher,

this bookcarefully.

read

It isintendedtohelpyouoperate andmaintainyournewdishwasher

properly,

Keepithandy for answersto your questions.

If youdon’t understandsomething or needmore help, write (include

yourphone number): ConsumerAffairs

GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY 40225

Writedownthe model andserial

You’llfind them on a label

fastenedto the tub walljust inside

the dishwasherdoor.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationCard that came with

your dishwasher.Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

numbers.

Ifyou received adanlaged

Immediatelycontactthedealer (or builder)that soldyouthe dishwasher,

dishwasher.,.

Savetimeandmdmey. Ikfire yot4request service.

Check the ProblemSolver(pages 11through 13).It listscausesof

minor operatingproblemsthatyou can correct yourself,

Toobtaina Spanishlanguage versionofthisbook, call GE AnswerCenter@

800.626.2000

consumer informationservice.

Para obtener la versi6nen espaiiolde este manual, name a GE Answer Center?

servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor, teldfono800.626.2000.

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@Operatedishwasheronly when

it9sfull.

indishwasher.When you putin only a partial load, use the RINSE ONLYcycleto rinse offheavy soils. Be sureto latchthe door when waitingfora fuHload. This helpskeep soilsmoist, easier

to remove,

@Alwaysselect the cyclethat uses

leastamount ofwater that will removethe soilfrom the load. Seepages4 and 5.

@If youdon’tneed your dishes rightaway,use your ENERGY SAWR no-heat featurethatturns

the drying heater offautomatically. Dishes dry naturallyover a longer period such as overnight.

Let thedishes accumulate

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

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

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momm~ smETYInstructions

Readauimtrwtimsbeforeusingthi$appwince.

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W~G—When usingthis appliance,alwaysexercisebasic

precautions, including the

safety

following: * Lkw

thisapplianceonlyfor

itsktended purpose,as you willfind describedh thisUse andCM! Book.

This dishwashermustbe

@ properlyinstalledandlocated

inaccordancewiththe InstallationInstructionsbefore itis used. If you did notreceive

an InstallationInstructionssheet withyourdishwasher,youcan obtainone by contactingthe

servicelocationnearestyou. —Thisappliance must be

connected to a grounded metal,

permanentwiring system;or an equipment-groundingconductor

must be run with the circuit conductorsand connectedto the equipment--groundingterminal or lead of the appliance.

–Connect to a properly rated, protectedand sizedpower-supply circuittoavoidelectricaloverload.

* Use onlypowderor liquid detergentsor wettingagents recommended for use ina

dishwasher. @Do not washplasticitemsunless

marked “dishwashersafe” or the equivalent.Forplasticitemsnot so marked, checkthe manufacturer’s

recommendations.

@Loadlightplasticitemsso

theywillnot becomedislodged. anddropto thebottomofthe dishwasher-—-theymight come intocontactwith theheating unitandbe damaged.

‘lbminimizethe possibilityof

hljury. *When loadingitemstobe

washed:

A. Locatesharpitemsso that theyare notlikelytodamage thedoor seal, and

B. Loadsharp kniveswiththe handlesup to reducethe risk ofcut-typeinjuries.

@Do not touch theheating elementduring or immediately after use.

@Do notoperateyourdishwasher unlessall enclosurepanelsare properly in place.

@Do nottamper withcontrols.

Do notabuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack ofthe dishwasher.

@Close supervisionis necessary

if thisapplianceisusedbyor near children. Do notallowchildren to playinside, on or with this applianceor anydiscarded appliance. Dispose ofdiscarded appliancesand shippingor packingmaterial properly. Beforediscarding a dishwasher, removethe door of thewashing

compartment.

*KeepaH.washingdetergents andwettingagentsoutofthe reachof children,preferablyin a lockedcabinet.observe all warningsoncontainerlabelsto avoidpersonalinjury.

@HYDROGEN GAS is producedbythechemicalaction

withinyourwaterheater.It can

accumulateinthe waterheater

and/orwaterpipesif hotwater

hasnotbeenusedfor a period of

twoweeksorlonger.HYDROGEN

GASISEXPLOSIVE.Toprevent

thepossibilityofdamageor

injury,ifyouhavenot usedhot

waterfor two weeksor more,or

moveinto a residencein which

the hot water systemmay not

havebeen usedfor sometime,

turn on all hotwaterfaucetsand

allowthemto run for several minutesbeforeusingany electricalappliancewhichis connectedto the hotwater system.This willallowany hydrogengasto escape. Also,

sincethe gasis flammable,do

not smokeor use an openflame

or applianceduringthis process.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Howtooperateyour’ dishwasher

STEP L Loadyourdishwasher withdishes, silverware,pots, pans, bowls,etc. accordingto instructionsonpages 8and 9.

STEP2. Adddetergentto the detergentdispenser.Make sure the

CycleIndicator Dial isat OFF positionbeforeaddingdetergent. (Seepages6 and 7.)

Use rinseaid agentto help prevent spotting.Occasionallycheck to

make sure therinse agentcontainer isat leasthalf full. (Seepage 6.)

STEP 3. SelectDrying Option.

tiEATED E:lt!~E;Y DRYING

❑D

HEATED DRYING. Turnsthe

drying heater on for fastdrying.

ENERGY SAVER(no-heatdrying). Turns thedrying heater offto save energy. Dishes will dry naturally overa longer period suchas

cvernight.

If you need yourciishessooner, open the dishwasherdoor after the cycleis completeto reduce the natural drying time.

Use of thisoption reduces the electrical energy used bythis model approximately 7%for the

JNORMALWASH

CyCiC.

STEP4. Selectthecycleand start thedishwasher.SeeCycleSelection Hintson the nextpage.

If yourdishwasher drains into a foodwastedisposer,operatethe disposeruntil itis emptybefore startingthe dishwasher.

@ForPOTS/PAl’NSand

PdOR.MALWASHcycles:

POTS

NCJ~MML

PANS

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a. Push selectedcyclebutton. b. Latch the door.

oFFaeoN

iB LIGHT

WASH

DRYING

~ RINSE ONLY USE‘/&# ORYING

@hr ~~~~~ WASHCyCk

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. PushNORMAL WASHbutton.

OFF@~ON

LIGHT

4’

WASH

DRYING

f# RINSE ONLY USE

‘$fJ~DRYIMG

c. Slowlyturn CycleIndicator

Dialto LIGHT WASHposition.

d. Latchdoor to start the cycle.

@l?orRINSE ONLYcycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. SelectENERGY SAVERdrying

option.

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WASH

DRYING

~ RINSE ONLY USE‘.!~}~DRYING

c. Slowlyturn CycleIndicator 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 wash action right

away.

Toobtain the benefitsof a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher.

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to RINSE ONLYposition,

d, Latch the door to start the cycle.

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cycle sek?ctimhints

Itis importantto follow the loading instructionson pages8 and9.

iXYIWPANS-For itemssuchas

pots, pansandcasseroleswith

dried-onor baked-onsoils.

Everydaydishesmaybe included. NORMAL WASH—Forloads

ofeverydaydishes, glasses and cookware.

LIGHT WASH—Fordishes that are lightlysoiled withsoilsthat havenotdried on. Alsofor

everydaydishes thathaveextra preparationbeforeloading.

RINSE ONLY—Forrinsingpartial

loadswhich willbe washedlater.

Donotusedetergent.

whathappensineachcycle

~ You’llhear occasionalclicking

~ During the dryingperiod:

sounds:

—Themotor stops.

—Softfood disposer shredding

—Watervaporcomesthroughthe

action.

ventbythe door latch during

—Drainvalveopening

topump

dryingandwhenwaterisbeing

water out.

—Timercontrol as cycle

progresses.

—Detergentcup opening.

pumped out.

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POTWPANS

12,1

NORMALWASH

12,1

LIGHT WASH

10.3

RINSEONLY

4.9

Wash

CycleTime

Minutes

(annrox. ) CvcleSeauence

72IETIFRWZIEIFIFIFI 57~HHmFIFIFl

Rinse Rinse Rinse

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GkMddkhwashingstarts

withHOI-’water.

‘Eoget dishesclean and dry you need hotwater,Tohelp youget waterofthe proper temperature, your dishwasherautomatically heatsthe water in thewashcycle. For good washingand drying,the

entering watermustbeat least

120”F.Topreventdish damage,

inletwatershouldnotexceed150°F.

How to test watertemperature:

Check yourwater temperature insideyourdishwasherwith a candy or meat thermometer.

Let‘thedishwasherrun through

one filland pump out cycle,then let the dishwasherfill with water the secondtime.

When youhear thewater stop

filling, unlatchthe door and slowly open it.

Measure the temperature of the water in the bottomof the tub this

way:

Removethe silverware basketand

place a candy or meat thermometer in the water towardsthe middle of the tub. If the temperature is less than 120°F,you will not getgood

washing results. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activatepowder detergents.

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually low,or

ifyour water travels a long distance from waterheater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water

heater’s thermostat up. If you have

not used hot water for some time, the water in thepipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucetat the

sink and allow it to run untilthe

water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If you’verecently done kmndry or run hot water for

showers,give your waterheater timeto recoverbeforeoperatingthe

dishwasher. Toimprove washabilityif the water

is lessthan 120°1?andyoucannot adjustyourwaterheater: Selecta longercycleand fill both detergent cupsatleasthalf-fidlwithdetergent.

HowtoWWarinseagent.

A rinseagentmakeswaterflow

offdishesquickerthanusual.This lessenswaterspottingandmakes dryingfaster,too.

Forbestdishwashingperformance,

Howtochooseanduse

detergent.

First,useonlypowderorliquid dete~ents specificallymadefor usein dkhwashers.other types willcauseoversudsing.

Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphatehelpsprevent hard-watermaterialsfromforming

spots or filmon yourdishes.If your wateris hard (7 grainsor more), yourdetergenthas to workharder. Detergentswitha higherphosphate levelwillprobablyworkbetter.If thephosphatecontentis low (8.7%

useofa rinseagent sfi~hasJET-DRY

or less), you’llhave to useextra detergentwith hard water.

brand isreco&ended.

Rinseagentscome ineither liquid or solid form. Yourdishwasher’s dispenseruses the liquidform.

l-low

tofillltherinseagent

dispenser.Unscrewthe cap. Add

the liquidrinse agent until itjust reaches the bottomof the lip inside the dispenseropening.Replacethe cap. The dispenser automatically releases therinse agentinto the final rinse water.

M’you accidentallyspill: Wipe up the rinse agentwith a damp cloth. Don’t leavethe spill in the dishwasher.It can keepyour

detergent from working.

U’ you can%find anyrinse agent, write: 13ENCKISERCONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET DRY”) 411W.Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830

Yourdishwasher’srinse agent container holds4% ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill

as needed. Do not overfill.

Yourwaterdepartmentcan tell you how hardyourwateris. So

can yourcounty extensionagent. Or yourarea’swatersoftener company.Justcalland askthem howmany “grainsofhardness”

there are in your water.

How much detergentshouldyou

use?That depends.Is yourwater

“hard” or “soft”?Withhard water, you need extradetergentto get dishes clean. Withsoftwater, you

need lessdetergent.

Toomuch detergentwith softwater not onlywastesmoney,it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudinessof glassware,called

“etching.” An outside layer of glass

isetchedaway!Of course,thistakes

some time. Butwhy take a chance when it’seasy to find out the hardness ofyour water.

Keep your detergent fresh

and

dry. Under the sink isn’ta good

place to storedetergent. Toomuch moisture.Don’tputpowderdetergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes, either. (R won’tbe fresh OR dry.)

M’your powder detergent gets old.

or hnrnpy9throw it away.

Itwon’t

wash well. Old detergent often won’tdissolve.

If you use a liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as they age or come in contact with water.

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You’llfind two detergent dispensersonthe insidedoorof

yourdishwasher.Thereare two,

becausesomecyclesusetwowashes.

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See“DetergentUsageGuide’’below

(BesuretheCycleIndicatorDial

isat OFFpositionbeforeadding detergent.Otherwise,thedetergent cupl;dwillnotcloseandlatch-

properly.)

Alwaysclosethemaincuptightly.

Whenit isjirmlylatched,youwill heara clickingsound. Donot overtighten.

NOTE:Detergentcupmaybeopened manuallywithnoharm.Turnhandle

counterclockwiseuntilitreleases. Asnappingsound isnormalwhen it

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Howtoprepare the

dishes

forwashing

H’

ibisis yourfirstdishwasher,or if you’re replacinga mucholder model, youmaywonderhowmuch pre-preparationyourdishesneed. Actuallyverylittle, 1%-~insingof normalfoodsoilsis notnecessary.

Withcommonsenseand a little practice, you’llsoonknowwhat foodsto remove.Here tiresome guidelines:

L Scrapeoff bones, seeds, skins, toothpicksand other hard solids.It is also bestto removehard shelled vegetables,meat trimmings,lea~

vegetablesand crusts. Remove excessivequantitiesofoil or grease.

2. Removelarge quantitiesof any food. Yourdishwasherhas a built-in softfooddisposer thatpulverizes softfoodbitsand flushesthem away. It can handle smull amounts of soft foods,but large amountswill be

difficultto handle.

3. Try to removefood scraps and place dishesin dishwasher before

soilhas a chance to dry and become hard. Dishes with dried-on soilare more difficultto washand may not come clean in the NORMAL WASHcycle.Remember to use

your RINSE ONLY cyclefor small “holding” loads.

Note: ‘I’hefoodsmentionedhere are forexamplesonly.Other foods notmentionedmayalso need to be removedfromyourdishes. You mayalso wantto considerremoving foodssuchas mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar,lemonjuiceandotherfoods thatcan cause discolorationof stainless steel if allowedto remain on dishes for a longperiod of time.

when using the Pms/PANs Cycleglesspreparationis required beforeloading. The POTS/PANS cyclecan wash heavily-soiled dishesand removedried-on and baked-onsoils frompots, pans and casseroles.Itemswith burned-on soilsmay not comeclean. And the dishwashercannotremoveburn marks or restore fadingcaused by overheatingduringcooking.

Dete~entusage.Guide(powderorliquid)

SOFTWATER

MEDIUMWATER

HARDWATER

(O-3grainshardness)

(3-7grains)

(7-12grains*)

CYCLES

MainCup:~ I Open Cup~

MainCup~

I OpenCup*

MainCup* I OpenCup*

POTS/PANSand

1Thbkspoon ~ 1Tablespoon

HalfFull

~ HalfFull Completely j. Completely

NORMALWASH

CyCkS

minimum

Full

LIGHTWASH

CJdC

Tablespoon None

HalfFull

None Completely None

minimum

Full

RINSEONLYcycle

use no detergent

Useno detergent

usenodetergent

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x:12grainsandupisextrcille~yhard\Vti~er.~ ~vatersoftenc~isrecommended.Withoutit,

$FilledMainCupholds3 tablespoons;

-’*-a--

limecanbuildupinwatervalve.Watervalvemaystickwhileopenandcauseflooding.

Fil?edOpenCupholds2 tablespoons.

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Howtohad ‘your dishwasher

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7hisisa randommixed!oad,the mostcommontypeyou

WWhave.

Make suredishes are properly loaded to insure that

water can reach the soiled surfaces. The washarm in the bottomsprayswaterup. The tower that rises in the center sendswateroutoverthe dishesto wash the items in the upper rack. Make sure to placetall items to the

outsideso the upper washarm is notblocked.

hY4TCHOUTFORTHIS.

The wash

tower rises throughthe center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Don’tblock it or load tall things next to it, Also, be

careful notto let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend

throughthebottomrack. Thiscould

bIockthewasharmandcause

poor washingresults,

HowtokxldtheTOPRACK

The toprack is best for glasses,cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best alongthesides. This isthe place for dishwasher-safeplastics, too. Makesure smallplastic itemsare lodgedin tightlyso they can’tfallontothe Cahod” heatingunit. Arrange stemwareso that it cannot moveeasily.Don’t let the glassestoucheach other.

This rack is ideal for dishwasher-safeplastics. When loading, place plastic items along the back and be sure that each plastic tumbler is secured over two fingers, This will preventdislodging; tumbler will not fall through rack ontoheating unit.

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Saucepans, mixingbowlsand other smallitemsmay be

placed—facedown—inthetop rack. The top rack ii

handy forall kinds of odd shapes.

Howtobad theBOTTOMRACK

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Fitplates and saucers between the pins. Place itemsso that waterand detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.

Put flatware in the removablebasket with handles up to

protect your hands. Mix knives, forksand spoons so theydon’t

nest together. Distribute evenly.Smallplastic _

items, such as m;asuring spoonsand lid; from small

Loadplatters, pots,pans and bowlsalongthe sides, in cornersor in theback. All largeitems, such as pitchers, saladbowlsand mixingbowls, should be washed in the lowerrack.

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be

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loaded in the bottomrack, facingdown. Prop broi~er -pans and racksalong the edge.

Don’t let any item extend through bottom.

containers are notrecommenced for automatic (lishwashing.If placed inthe dishwasher, they shouldgo

in the bottom of silverwarebasketwith silverwareon top.

PWx?lntion!

.=a%=‘~hf<cout anything that may fall or extendthrough the

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whatyoucanusuaIIywashsafelyinyour’ dishwasher,

And whatyouCan’te

usually

Material

Safe

Exceptions(notsafe) SpecialInstructions

Aluminum

YES

Somecoloredanodized Somedarkeningor spottingpossible.Removeby aluminumcanfade.

scouringwithsoap-filledsteelwoolpads.

china/

YES

Antique,metal-trimmed,

Ifindoubt,checkwiththemanufacturer.Or testwash

!Mmevmre hand-paintedorover-the-glaze

onepiecedailyforatleasta month,Comparewiththe

patternsfade.

restoftheset,

Goldleafwilldiscolor.

crystal

YES Antique,metal-trimmedor

Loadsecurelytopreventmovement,

hand-paintedpatternsfade.

Checkmanufacturer’sinstructionsforyourcrystal,

Goldleafwilldiscolor.

Non-ciishware NO Do notwashindishwasher.Damagetodishwasher kerns—such anddiscolorationor stainingofdishwashermayresult. aselectronic 3ircleaner Wem9furnace Wters,paint mushes,etc.

Xass

YES MilkGlassmayyellow.

ron

No Ironwillrust.

‘ewter

NO Pewtertarnishes.

!astics

YES

Ifitdoesn’tsayDISHWASHERSAFE,testonepiecein thetoprackbeforedishwashinganentireset.Washin toprackonly.

Stainlesssteel

YES Rinseifnotwashingimmediately.Saltyoracidfoods

canstainiflefton.

SterlingSilver

YES Don’tputinsamesilverware

Rinseifnotwashingimmediately.Saltyoracidfoodscan

and SilverpIate

basketwithstainless steel,

stainiflefton.Drydetergentcancausedifficult-to-remove

Contactbetweenmetalscan

blackspots.Placeinbacksectionof silverwarebasketto

damagesilver,

avoidexposuretodetergentfromthedetergentcup,

Don’twashcopperutensilsin

thesameload.Silvermaygeta

brownfilm. Adhesiveusedtoattachsome

hollow-handleknivescanloosen.

%n-stick

YES

Afterwashing,wipethenon-stickcoatingareawith

:oatings

vegetableoiltokeepitfromlosingitsnon-stickquality.

17in

Tincanrust,

Wood

NO Woodcanwarp,crackorlose

itsfinishwithanytypewashing.

Forgeta dish’?Here’swhen However, openingthe door during 2. Waita few seconds until the

WNiRmm addit.

any cyclelessens cleaning power

water calms. Then

openthedoor.

~ciddishes anytime during the

because the temperature iniide the

3. Adddishes you’veforgotten.

RINSE ONLY cycle. Withother

dishwasher is lowered. So try to load everything at thebeginning.

4. Close the door and push the

WNhcycles, you can add dishes

latch to the far right. When the

any time BEFORE themain detergent

Here’s how to add a forgottendish:

door is locked, washing wil~

wash portion of the cycle.

1, I%sh the door latchto the left. continue.

Washingwill stop.

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Questions?

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2 UseThisProblemSolver

PROBLEM

PC)SHBLE CAUSE AlWI)REMEDY

DISHWASHER WON’TRUN

UNUSUALNOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE

BLACKOR GRAY

MARKS ON DISHES

DETERGENT LEFT

IN DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP

LID WON’TLATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

A fuseinyour home maybe blown,or the circuitbreaker tripped. Replacefuseor reset circuitbreaker, Removeanyother appliancesfromthecircuit.

Utensilsmaynotbe secureon rack pins, or somethingsmallmayhavedroppedfrom the rack. Wateriscausingutensils to rattle. Make sure everythingis securelyplaced

in dishwasher.

Make sureinletwatertemperatureis correct. (Seepage 6.) Unloadthe bottomrack first. Waterfromdishesin the top rack maybe spillingintothe

bottomrack. Check forimproper loading.Dishes shouldn’tnesttogether.Avoidoverloading. Check the rinse agentdispenserto see thatit’snotempty.

Check inletwatertemperature. It shouldbe at least 120°F.(Totest, see page 6.) Toobtain the benefitsof a completecycle,be careful that you do not turnthe dialmy

further than necessary tostart thedishwasher.

Waterpressure may be temporarily low.Turn on a faucet. Is watercoming out slower than usual?If so, wait untilpressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

Pluggedair gap. (Seepage 14.) Improper rack loading. (Seepages 8 and 9.)

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Aluminum deposits often leavemarks when theyrub againstother things.Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.

Watermay not be reaching the detergentcups. Move dishes that maybe blocking

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detergentcup.

The dispenser cover may notbe openingor may be blocked by improperly loaded items. If youused a powder detergent, open the cup and removeany caked-on

detergent. If the cup stilldoesn’topen automatically,call for service.

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Dctcrgent maybe old. If the powderdetergent.is hard or caked in the box, throw it

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away.The detergent maynot be workingwell. Try another brand.

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CycleIndicator dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latchproperly.

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[f’you unlatch the door and open itto dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not

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oleach and 3 cups warm w~ter.

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Pmoverall yellowor brown film cmdishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits

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in water.A specialilter in the wtitersupplylineis the only wayto correctthisproblem.

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IPROBLEM

SPOTSANDFILMIN[

ON GLASSESAND FLATWARE

CLOUDINESS C)N GLASSWARE

CHH?FW?GOF CHINA

POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY

Spottingcanbecausedbyallthesethings: * Extreme]y hardwater.(Seepage6.) @Lowinletwatertemperature.(Totest,seepage6.) ~Overloadingthedishwasher.

@Improperloading.(Seepages8and9.) @Oldordamppowderdetergent. ~Phosphatelevelindetergenttoolow.(Seepage6.) ~Rinseagentdispenserempty.(Seepage6.)

~ Toolittledetergent.(Seepage7.)

Localwaterconditionsandpersonalpreferencesvary.Tryseveralbrandsofdetergents tofindonethatgivesthe bestresultsforyou.A liquiddishwasherdetergentmayhelp reducefilming.

Toremovestubborn spots and fihnfrom ghmwwe:

Remove

all metal utensilsfromthe dishwasher. Do notadd detergent. SelectPOTS/PANScycle. Startthe dishwasherand allowto run for 15to 20 minutes. The dishwasherwill now

be inthe main wash. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of

thedishwasher. Closethe door and allowto complete the cycle.

If vinegar rinse doesn’twork: Repeatas above,except use 1/4cup (60ml) of citric acidcrystals instead ofvinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours

doesn’t,call GE Factory Service.) Using a vinegar or citric acid crystalrinse more than twice a month?Consider a home

water softener.

[fvinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’twork, the cloudiness is “etching:’ The film

cannotbe removed.

It can be prevented:Useless detergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswareinthe shortestcyclethatwillgetthemclean.

Watertemperature entering dishwasherexceeds 150°F.

Roughhandling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glasswareand china are secure and can’tjar loose. (Seepage 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tallglasses and stemwarewill clear the top of the tub when youpush the rack into

the dishwasher. Alwaysuse the top rack for delicate items.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY

$N’vIALLAMOUNT OF

Wateraroundtheoutletonthetubbottomat thebackofthetub is normal. It is clean

WATERSTANDING

water.It’sthere to keepthe waterseallubricated. IN THE BOTIDM OF THE TUB

WATERWON’TPUMP

If theentirebottomofthe tub has water,you mayhaveadrain problem. Cleantheair

OUT OF THE TUB

gap,ifyouhave one. (Seepage 14.) Checkthe kitchensink. Is it drainingwell?Youmayneed a plumber. If dishwasher drains into disposer,run disposerto clear. Be suredisposeris not

clogged.

SUDS IN THE TUB

Sudsingdetergentsare notmeantfordishwashers.USE ONLYAUTOMATIC DISHWASHERDETERGENTS lD AVOIDSUDSING.

Toremovesudsfromthe tub: Open the dishwasher.Let sudsevaporate.Add 1gallon ofcoldwaterto the tub. Close and latchthe dishwasher.Pump outwaterby slowly turningthe controldial untila drainperiod isreached.

Repeatif necessary.

DISHWASHERLEAKS

Sudscan causeunitto overflow. That’swhy it’sso importantto use a detergentthat’s designedfor automaticdishwashers.

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foamduring washing.This can lead tooverflowing.

Wipeup accidentalspillof rinse agentwith a damp cloth.

H’you need more help ...call, toll free:

GE Answer Center@

imsa

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800.626.2000

consumer information service

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careandcleating

USERNWTENAWCE

msTRumIoNs

Clean theeontroI panel with a

lightlydampenedcloth. Dry

thoroughly.Do notuse abrasives or sharpobjectson thepanel. Theycandamageit.

CYearIthe outside witha good

appliancepoiishwax. The outside

cabinetfinishis durable,but itcan scratch. Souseno scouringpads, or harshor grittycleaners.

AppliancePolishWax& Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X0216)is available

from GE AppliancePartsMarts.

TheinsideusuaUytakescm-eof

itself. If itshouldeverneed

cleaning,usea mildcleansing powder.Scouringpads andharsh cleanerscan mar the finish.

Built-indkhwashers

oftenusean airgap.

Keepitdean.

An airgap isa plumbingdevice. It protectsyourdishwasheragainst waterbackingup intoit if a drain clogs.The air gap is not a part of thedishwasher.Andyoumaynot evenhaveone. Not all plumbing

codesrequire air gaps.

If youhavean air gap,check it

at least once amonth. IT 1SN~OT PARTOF YOURDISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.

The airgap is easy to clean.

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

Check the air gap any time your

dishwasherisn’tdraining well.

Not U.Ang‘your dishwasher

inVvinter?Protectagainst freezing.

If yourdishwasheris left in an unheatedplaceduringthewinter, ask a servicetechnician to:

@Cut offelectricpowerto the dishwasher.Removefusesor trip circuitbreaker.

~Turn off the water supply.

~Disconnectthewaterinletline fromthe watervalve.

~Drain water from theinletline and watervalve.(Use a pan to catchthe water.)

@Reconnectthewater inlet line to thewatervalve.

~Removetheplasticpump cover in thetub bottomanduse a spongeto soakup waterin the rubber boot.

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Howtochangecolorpanels

n!’

youneedservice

If you are redecorating,youcan changeyourdishwasher’sdoor panelto match or blend with your

newcolors. Thepanel isheldin place bythe

door trim. Each sideof the panel is

a different color. Or youcan paint thepanel withthe color ofyour ownchoice.

How to change the doorpanel:

1. Takeout three trim screwson

either side ofthedishwasherdoor. Removethe sidetrim.

2. Slidethe panel out. (Careful—

edges may be sharp.)

A woodpaneltrim kit contains

Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty

trimand instructions for adding

onthebackpageofthisbook.

decorativewooddoor panel or

We’reproudofourserviceand

loweraccesspanelto match kitchen

wantyoutobe pleased. If for some

cabinets.The kitis anoptionat

reasonyouare not happywith the

extracost and isavailablefrom

serviceyoureceive,here arethree

yourGE dealer. SpecifyGPF40.

stepstofollow for furtherhelp. FIRST,contactthepeoplewho

servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyouare notpleased. In most cases, this willsolvethe problem.

NEXT, ifyouare stillnotpleased, writeall the details—including

yourphonenumber—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if yourproblem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance ConsumerActionPanel 20 North WackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606

3.Turn the panel around and put

the color youwantin front.

4. Replace the panel, sidetrim and screws.

Note: Do not

operate the dk~was~er

while changing panels or when the lower access panel k renmwl.

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YOURGENERALELECTRICAUTOMATICDISHWASHER

WARRANTY

Saveproofof originalpurchasedatesuchasyour sales slip or cancelledcheckto establishwarrantyperiod.

WHATISCOVERED

FULL.C) NEXEM13WARRANTY Foroneyear from dateof original

purchase,we will provide,freeof

charge,parts and service labor

in your home to repairor replace anypartof thedishwasherthat fails becauseof a manufacturing defect.

mu -I-EN-YEARWARRANTY

Fortenyearsfromdate of original purchase,wewill provide,freeof charge,parts andservice labor in

your home to repairor replacethe

PermaTiuf@tub or tfoor liner ifit

fails to containwaterbecauseof a manufacturing defectsuch as cracking, chipping, peeling or rusting.

Thiswarrantyis extendedto theoriginal purchaserandany succeedingownerfor products purchasedfor ordinary homeuse inthe 48 mainlandstates,Hawaii andWashington,D.C.InAlaskathe warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is

LIMITEDbecauseyoumust payto shipthe productto the serviceshop orfor theservicetechnician’stravel coststo your home.

All warrantyservicewill beprovided

byour FactoryServiceCentersor byourauthorized CustomerCare” servicersduring normal working

hours.

Lookinthe White or YellowPages ofyourtelephone directoryfor

GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY.

GEN=RAL ELECTRICFACTORY‘

SERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRIC-

HCITPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor

GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER

CARE@SERVICE.

WHAT1SNOTCOVERED

@Servicetrips to your hometo

teach youhowto usethe product.

Readyour Ike and Ca~

material.

Ifyou then haveany questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office atthe address below,or call, toll free:

GEAnswer Cente@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

~ Improper installation.

If youhave an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

~ Replacementof housefuses or resettingof circuit breakers.

e Cleaning orservicing of air gap

device indrain line.

~ Failureof the product if it is used for otherthan itsintended purpose or usedcommercially.

~ Damageto productcaused

byaccident, fire,floods or acts

of God.

WARRANTORIS/VOTRESPONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, sothe 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 stateto state.

Toknow what your legal rights are

inyour state, consult your local or state consumer affairs officeor your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: Genera! Electric Company

if further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Ma;Iager–ConsWmer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, ‘KY40225

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