GE GSD660P Use and Care Manual

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E’youneedservice

Before Usingyour dishwasher,read this

btmk Carefully.

Itis intendedtohelpyou operate

and maintainyournew

dishwasherproperly. Keepit

handyfor answersto

yourquestions.

If you don’t understandsomething or need more help, write (include yourphone number):

ConsumerAffairs

GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY 40225

writedown the model and

said nm-h’x’s.

You’llfind them on a label fastened to the tub walljust 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:

savetimeand money.

Beforeyumrequest service...

Check the Problem Solver(pages

11through 13).It listscausesof minor operatingproblemsthat you can correct yourself.

To obtaina Spanishlanguage versionof this book, call GE Answer Centero

800.626.2000

consumer informationservice. Para obtener la versi6n en

espaiiolde este manual, name a GE Answer Center?

serviciode informaci6n para el consumidor, tel~fono800.626.2000.

Energy”savingtips

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be rninirnizedif you follow these suggestions:

Toobtain service,see the ConsumerServicespage in the back of thisbook. - -

We’reproud of

yhu to be pleased.If for some

want

reason you are nothappy with the serviceyou receive,here are three stepsto followfor further help.

FIRST’,contactthe people who servicedyourappliance.Explain why you are not pleased.In most cases, this will solvethe problem.

NEXT, if you are stillnot pleased, write all the details—including yourphone number—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky 40225

FINALLY,if yourproblem is still notresolved, write:

Major ApplianceConsumer

Action Panel 20 North WackerDrive Chicago, Illinois60606

ourserviceand

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

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

you receiveda

damageddishwasher...

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.

~If you don’t need your dishes

right away, use your ENERGY

SAVER no-heat boost drying

feature that turns the drying heater

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

~Always select the Cyck?that

R.Iseskast amountof water that will remove the soil from the kind. See pages 4 and 5.

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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read .minstructionsbefore IL-Angthis appliance

WARMNG—-Whenusing this appliance,always exercisebasic safetyprecautions, including

the following: 0Usethisapplianceonlyforits

intendedpurpose,

described in this Use and Care Book.

eThis dishwasher must be

properly installed and

located in accordance with

the Installation Instructions before it k used.

as you will find

If you did notreceive an Installation Instructionssheet with your dishwasher,you can obtain one bycontacting the service !ocationnearest you.

—Thisappliance must be

~onnecteclto a grounded metal, ]ermanent wiring system; or an

!quipment-grounding conductor nust be run with the circuit

onductors and connected to the quipment-grounding terminal r lead of the appliance.

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--Connect to a properly rated, rotected and sized power-supply

ircuit to avoid electrical

verload.

o’

Do not store O’lrllse ]mbustible materiak+

lsohe or other flammable hpors and!!k@ds in the cinity of this or any other

apphmce.

Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a

dishwasher.

oDOnot wash plastic itemsunless

marked “dishwashersafe” or the equivalent.l?orplasticitemsnot so marked, check themanufacturer’s

~-eco]ll]nelldations.

~Load light plasticitems so they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottomof the

dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating unit and be damaged.

minimize the possibility

d’

injury.

0When 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 operateyourdishwasher

unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

~ Do not tamper with controls.

~Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

@Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or

near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and

shipping or packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

@Keep all washing detergents

and wetting agents out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

~To minimizethe possibility

of electricshock,disconnect this appliamcefrom the power supplybefore attemptingany maintenance.

‘Note:Turningthe controldial to the OFF positiondoes not disconnectthe appliance from the power supply,We recommendhaving a qualified technicianserviceyourappliance.

WAHG–mROGEN GAS

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulatein thewater heater and/or water pipes if hot water has notbeen 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 aHowthem to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliancewhich 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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Howtooperateyour dishwasher

STEP L Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. accordingto

instructionson pages 8 and 9. STEP 2. Add detergentto the

detergentdispenser.Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF positionbefore 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 HEAT

Option.

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

ENERGY SAVER (no heat boost).

Turns the drying heater off to save energy. Dishes will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

lf yOLIneed your dishes sooner,

open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time.

Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used by this model approximately

NORJMALWASH cycle.

790 for the

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

If your dishwasher drainsinto a food waste disposer,operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher.

eFor POTSCRUBBER and

NORMAL WASHcycles:

POT- NORMAI.

SCRUBBER WASH

a. Push selected cycle button.

b. Latch the door.

LIGHTWASH

4“

RINSE& HOLO

WASHING

(USE %f~ OPTIONI

ORYING S

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to ON position to startthe cycle. Youwill hear the motor start. There is a time delaybetween start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action

right away.

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

necessary to start the dishwasher.

“~or ~~~~~ WASHCycle:

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

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El&

UOHTWASH

ORVING S

WASHING

RINSE& HOLD IuSE%%? OPTIONI

c. Slowly turn Cycle IndicatorDial

to LIGHT WASH position.

d. Latch door to startthe cycle.

oFor RINSE & HOLD qck:

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

option.

OFF ON

❑ m

LIGHTWASH

DRYING 0

WASHING

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to RINSE & HOLD position.

d. Latch door to start the cycle.

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cycle Sekdiumhints

It is importantto followthe loading instructions on pages 8 and 9.

P0TSCRU1313ERis for items such as pots, pans and casseroleswith dried-onor baked-on soils. Everydaydishesmay be included.

NORMAL WASH is for loads of everyday dishes,glasses and cookware.

LIGHT WASHis for dishesthat

are lightly soiled with soilsthat have not dried on. Also for everyday dishesthat haveextra

preparationbefore loading.

RINSE & HOLD is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later.Do nof use detergent.

mathappeHIsheachCyCk

You’llhear occasional clicking

sounds:

—Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valveopening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

eDuring 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.

Was+

Cycle Sequence

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Rinse Rinse Rinse

Wash Cycles

IWI’SC.RUBBER

NORMALWASH

MW5E & HOLD

Water Use Cycle Time

Gallons Minutes

(approx.) (approx.)

10.3

4.9 14

hying options:

HEATEDDRY.Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD, Add 24 minutes to wash cycle time, ENERGY SAVER. Drying IIeakr is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

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GWMl!dishwashingstarts

with HOT’

Toget dishescleanand dry,you ileedhoi water.Tohelp youget

waterof thepropertemperature, yourdishwasherautomatically heatsthe waterin the washcycle.

Forgood washingand drying,the enteringwatermustbe at least

120°ETopreventdish damage,

inletwater shouldnot exceed 150”F. How

totest water temperature:

Check the water temperature insideyour dishwasher with a

candy or meat thermometer.

Let the dishwasherrun through one fill and pump out cycle, then let the dishwasher fill with water the second time.

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

Measure the temperature of the water in the bottom of thetub this

way:

Remove the silverware basket and place a candy or meat thermometer in the water towards the middle of

the tub. If the temperature is less than 120”F,you will not get good washing results. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve

grease and activate powder

detergents.

water,

Helpful hints: Ifoutside temperaturesareunusuallylow,or ifyourwatertravelsa longdistance

fromwaterheatertodishwasher, youmay needto setyourwater heater’sthermostatup.If you have notusedhotwaterforsometime, thewaterin thepipeswillbecold.

Turnon thehotwaterfaucetat the

sinkandallowit torun untilthe

waterishot.Then startthe dishwasher.If you’verecently donelaundryor run hotwater for showers,giveyourwaterheater time torecoverbeforeoperating thedishwasher.

To improvewashabilityif the water is less than 120”Fand you cannot adjustyour water heater: Select a longercycle and fill both detergentcups at least half-full with detergent.

HOW ~0

A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker thanusual. This lessens water spottingand makes drying faster, too.

For best dishwashingperformance, use of a rinse agent such as JETDRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Yourdishwasher’s

dispenser uses the liquid form. How to fill the rinse agent

dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add

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

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

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp

cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you.can’t find any rinse agent, write:

13ENCKISER CONSUMER l?RODUCTS, INC. (“JET-DRY”)

411 W. Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830

usea rinseagent.

Yourdishwasher’s rinse agent

containerholds4!4ounces, This

shouldlast about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not ove~fill.

How tochow andwe the

rightdetergent.

First, use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. (Mm types will muse oversudsing.

Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphatehelps prevent

hard-water materials from forming spotsor film on your dishes. If your water is hard (7 grains or more), your detergenthas to work harder.Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better. If the phosphatecontent is low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent with hard water.

Yourwater department can tell youIhow hard your water is. So

can

yourcountyextensionagent oryourarea’swatersoftener company.Justcallandaskthem howmany“grainsofhardness” arein yourwater.

Howmuch

use? That depends. Is your water

“hard” or “soft”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money,it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called

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

detergent shmdd yml

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Keep your detergentfreshand dry.Under the sink isn’ta good

place to storedetergent.Toomuch

moisture,Don’tput powder detergentinto the dispenseruntil you‘re ready to wash dishes, either.(It won’t be fresh C)Rdry.)

If your powder detergentgets

old or hmpy9 throw it away.

won’twash well. Old detergent

often won’tdissolve.

If you use a liquid dishwasher detergent,these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergentsdon’t “lump” as they

age or come in contact with water. You’llfind two detergent

dispensers on the insidedoor of your dishwasher.There are two,

because some cyc\es use two washes.

OPEN CUP :

See “DetergentUsageGuide” below.(Be sure the CycleIndicator Dial is at OFFposition before addingdetergent.Otherwise,the detergent cup lid will not close and latchproperly.)

m 4!

Always close the main cup tightly.

W%eriit is firmly latched,-you will hear a clickingsound.Do not overtighten.

NOTE: Detergentcup may be

opened manually withno harm. Turnhandle counterclockwise until it releases.A snappingsound is normal when it opens.

How to plx!pare the dishes

forwashing

If thisis your fiist dishwasher,or

ifyou’re-replacinga much older

model, you may wonderhow much

preparationyour dishesneed. Actuallyvery little.Pre-rinsingof

normalfood soilsis notnecessary. With common senseand a little practice,you’ll soonknow what foodsto remove. Here are some guidelines:

1. Scrapeoff bones,seeds,stins, toothpicks and otherhard solids.It

is also bestto remove hzudshelled vegetables,meat trimmings,leafy vegetablesand crusts.Remove excessivequantitiesof oilor grease.

2.Removelargequantitiesofany food.Yourdishwasherhasa built-in soft fooddisposerthatpulverizes soft foodbitsandflushes them away.Itcan handlesmallamounts of soft foods,butlargeamountswill bedifficulttohandle.

3.Tryto removefoodscrapsand placedishesindishwasherbefore soilshavea chancetodry and

becomehard.Disheswithdried-on

soilsaremoredifficultto wash andmaynotcomecleanin the NORMALWASHcycle.Remember touse yourRINSE& HOLDcycle forsmall“holding”loads.

Note:Thefoodsmentionedabove areexamplesonly.Otherfoodsnot mentionedmayalsoneed tobe removedfromyourdishes.Youmay

alsowant to considerremoving foodssuchas mustard,mayonnaise, vinegar,lemonjuice and otherfoods thatcancausediscolorationof stainlesssteelif allowedto remain on dishesfor alongperiodof time.

Whenusingthe KH’SCRUB13ER cycle,lesspreparationis required

beforeloading.ThePOTSCRUBBER cyclecan washheavily-soiled dishesand removedried-onand baked-onsoils from pots,pans

andcasseroles.However,items withburned-onsoilsmay not come clean,and the dishwashercannot removebulmmarksor restore fadingcausedby overheating during cooking.

Detergent usage Guide(powder‘or liquid)

I SOFT WATER I (O-3grains hardness)

CYCLES

IQ?’SCRUB13ER& NORMALWASH

LIGHT WASH

RINSE & HOLD

*12grainsandup isextreme[yhardwater.A watersoftenerisrecommended.Withoutit,limecanbuildup in the watervalve. Thewatervalvemay stickwhileopen andcauseflooding.

$FillcdMainCupholds3 tablespoons;FilledOpen

Main ~Llp$ Open Cup*

1Tablespoon ~ 1Tablespoon Half Fu1l ~ Half Full

Minimum I Minimum

1Tablespoon

Minimum

use no detergent

None

CLipholds2 tablespoons.

I MEDIUM WATER I (3-7 grains)

Main CLlp$

Half Full

Use no detergent

Open Cup*

None

I HARD WATER I (7-12 grains*)

Main Cup* Completely ~ Completely

Full Completely

~Lll~

use no deteqgent

open cup%

I Full

None

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How ‘tolkxid‘your dishwasher

How tohxd!the ml? RACK

Thisis a randommixed load, the most common type

you will have.

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that

water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the

items in the upper rack. A spray arm in the top washes down also. Make sure to place tall items to the outside

so the upper wash arm is not blocked.

The top rack is bestfor glasses,cups and saucers.Cups and glassesfit best along the sides.This is the place for dishwasher-safeplastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the Calrod@heatingunit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily.Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

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WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.

Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.

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.

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Hwv tobd the!BOTTOM RACK

Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in comers or in the back All large items, such as pitchers, salad bowls and mixing bowl~,should be washed in the lower rack.

& I

Putflatware in the removablebasket with handles up to

protectyourhands. Mix knives, forks and spoonsso they don’tnest together.Distributeevenly.Small plastic items,such as measuring spoonsand lids from small containersare not recommended for automatic

dishwashing.If placed in the dishwasher,they should in the bottomof silverwarebasket with silverwareon

top.

Heavily soiledpots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottomrack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge.

Don’t item extend-

through bottom.

Precaution!

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

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what ‘you canusuallywashsafelyinyourdishwasher.

And

Aluminum

China/Stoneware

Crystal

Non-dishware items-such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnacefilters,

paint brushes, etc. Glass

Iron

Pewter

Plastics

whatyouCan’t.

usually

safeMaterial

YES

Exceptions(notsafe)

Somecolored anodized aluminumcan fade.

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

Antique, metal-trimmed or handpainted patterns fade, Gold leaf will discolor.

Milk glass may yellow. Iron will rust. Pewter tarnishes.

Special Instructions

Somedarkeningor spotting possible. Removeby scouringwith soap-filled steel woolpads.

H in doubt, check with the manufacturer,or test wash one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest of the set.

Load securely to prevent movement.Check manufacturer’sinstructions for your crystal.

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

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHERSAFE, test one piece in the top rack before dishwashing an entire set. Wash in top rack only.

Stainless steel

Sterling silver

and silver plate

Non-stick coatings

Tin

wood

YES

NO NO Woodcan warp, crack or lose its

RMget a dish?Here’s

when

Add dishesany timeduringthe RINSE & HOLDcycle.With

otherwashcycles,youcan add dishesat any-timeBEFOREthe main detergentwish po~lionofthecycle.

yml! canaddfit.

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

Don’t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between metals can damage silver. Don’t wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver mayget a brown film. Adhesive used toattach some hollow-handle knives :an loosen.

Tin can rust.

finish with any type of washing.

However, opening the door during

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-toremove black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

2. Wait a few seconds until the

any cycle lessens cleaning power water calms. Then open the door. because the temperature inside the dishwasher is lowered. So try to load everything at the beginning.

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Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right. when the door is locked, washing will

1.Push the door latch to the left.

continue,

Washing will stop.

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-+, Questions?

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~n: UseThisProblemSoiver

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PROBLEM

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES

AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS IN CUPS

I?63SSIBLECAUSE AND REMEDY

A fuse in your home maybe blowri,or the circuitbreaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuitbreaker.Remove any other appliancesfrom the circuit.

Utensilsmaynotbesecureonrackpins,orsomethingsmallr-nayhavedroppedfrom the rack.Wateriscausingutensilstorattle.Makesure everythingis securelyplacedin dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperatureiscorrect.(SeePage6.)

Unloadthebottomrackfirst.Waterfromdishesin thetoprack maybespillingintothe

bottomrack. Checkforimproperloading.Dishesshouldn’tnesttogether.

Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F.(To test, see page 6.) Waterpressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a fauc~t. Is water coming out slower

than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Pluggedair gap. (See page 14.) Improperrack loading. (See pages 8 arid9.)

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

Avoidoverloading.

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DETERGENT LEFT Ili DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP

LID WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR

BROWN FILM

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

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 stilldoesn’t open automatically, call for service.

C)etergentmaybe 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.

~ycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly. If !OUunlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not ldvance to OFF by itself.

~eaor coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup JIeachand 3 cups warn water.

M overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron Iepositsin water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct his problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.

{ellowfilm on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same sad. Silver polish will usually reinove this stain.

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PROBLEM

SPOT’S FHJvmG ON GLASSES

AND

l??ATWARE

IWWNBLECAUSEAND REMEDY

Spottingcanbecausedbyallthesethings:

o Extremelyhardwater.(Seepage6,)

o Lowinletwatertemperature.(Totest,seepage6.)

‘ Overloadingthedishwasher.

“ Improperloading.(Seepages8 and9.) “ Oldordamppowderdetergent. ~ Phosphatelevelindetergenttoolow.(Seepage6,) ~ Rinseagentdispenserempty.(Seepage6.)

~ Toolittledetergent.(Seepage7.) Dueto varyinglocalwaterconditionsandpersonalpreferences,try severalbrandsof

detergentsto findonethatgivesthebestresultsforyou.A liquiddishwasherdetergent

mayhelpreducefilming.

removestubborn spots andfihn from glassware:

‘lb

Removeallmetalutensilsfromthedishwasher.

2. Donotadddetergent.

3. SelectNORMALWASHcycle.

4, Startthedishwasherandallowto runfor 15to 20minutes.Thedishwasherwill nowbe

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

in the main wash.

6. Closethedoorandallowtocompletethecycle.

vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeatasabove,exceptuse 1/4cup(60ml)of citric

M acidcrystalsinsteadofvinegar.(Mostdrugstorescarrycitricacidcrystals.Ifyours

doesn’t,callGEFactoryService.) Usinga vinegarorcitricacidcrystalrinsemorethantwicea month?Considera

homewatersoftener.

CLOUDINESSON

GLASSWARE

If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.” The film cannot be removed.

It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150”F.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

CHIPPING OF CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT

OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM

OF THE TUB

WATERWON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

Roughhandlingcan cause chipping.Loaclwith care+Make sure glasswareand china are secure and can’tjar loose.(See page 8 for correctway to load glassware,)Make

suretallglasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the mck

into the dishwasher.

Always use the top rack for delicateitems,

Wateraroundtheoutletonthetubbottomat thebackofthetubisnormal.Itis clean water.It’sthereto keepthewaters~allubricated.

If the entire bottomof the tub has water,you may have.adrain problem.Clean the air

gap, if you have one. (See page 14.) Check the kitchen sink. Is it drainingwell? You may need a plumber.

If dishwasher drains into disposer,run disposer to clear. Be suredisposeris not clogged,

Sudsing detergentsare not meant for dishwashers, USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.

To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let sudsevaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher, Pump out water by slowlyturning the control dial until a drain period is reached.

Repeatif necessary.

DISHWASHER LEAKS

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you need more helpo.oeall,tolllfree:

Sudscan cause unit to overflow. That’swhy it’s so important to use a detergent that’s iesigned for automatic dishwashers.

$pillingthe rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.

wipe

GEAnswer Center@-

800.626.2000

consumer M’ormaticm service

LIpaccidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

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Careand Cleaning

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Ufmi%MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CMmIthe controlpanel with a

lightly dampened cloth.Dry

thoroughly.Donotuseabrasives orsharpobjectsonthepanel.They

candamageit.

(Mm theoutside with a good

appliancepolish wax. The outside

cabinet finishis durable,but it can scratch. So use no scouringpads, orharsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat.No. WR97X0216)is available

from GE ApplianceParts Marts.

The inside usuaUytakes care of

itself. If it should ever need

cleaning,

powder.Scouringpadsandharsh cleanerscanmarthe finish.

useamildcleansing

Built=indishwashers

oftenUMean airgap.

Keep it dean!

An air gap is a plumbingdevice. It protectsyour dishwasheragainst

water backingup into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher.And you may not even have one. Not all plumbing codes requireair gaps.

If you have an air gap, check it at

least once a month. IT IS NOT PARTOF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean.

Withmosttypes,firstturnoffthe dishwasher,thenliftoffthe chromecover.Thenunscrewthe

plasticcapand checkfor any build-upofgrit.A toothpickmakes cleaningeasy.

Notwingyour dishwasher

inwinter? Protect against

fiw?zhg.

If your dishwasher is left in an

unieated placeduring the winter, ask a servicetechnicianto:

9Cut off electricpower to the dishwasher.Remove fusesor trip circuitbreaker.

~Turn off the water supply, aDisconnectthe water inlet line

from the water valve. *Drain water from the inletline

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

~Reconnectthe water inlet line to the water valve.

@Remove the plug in the bottomof the rubber boot. Drain completely, then reinstall plug and clamp.

*Drain the collection chamber at rear of unit below filter by disconnectinghose to pump. Reconnect after draining.

PUMP COVER SCREWS

CYwck

dishwasher isn’t draining well.

theair gap any time your

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How’toChangecolorpanels

If you are redecorating, you can

changeyour dishwasher’sfront

panels to match or blend with your

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newcolors.

Thepanels are held in place by the doortrim and the trim cmthepanel belowthe door.Each side of each

panelis a differentcolor,Or you can paint a panel with the color of

yourown choice.

Do not

operate the dishwasher ~

while changing panels or when I

lower access paneIis removed. ~

How to change the door panel: ~

1.Takeout trim screws on either !

side of the dishwasher door.

Remove the side trim.

2. Slide the door panel out. (Careful-edges may be sharp.) ~

3. Turn the door panel around and ~

put the color you want in front. ~

4. Replace the door panel, side ~ trim and screws.

How to change the lower paneh ~

L Remove panelattachmentscrews. ~

2. Remove the entire panel,

3. Take out screws and remove the ~

top trim.

4. Slide the door panel out.

5. Turn the panel around and put ~ thecolor you want in front.

6, Replace the lower panel, top ~ trim and screws,

7’.Replace the entire panel and ~ :lttachment screws.

paneltrim kit Gl?F40

Wood

containstrim and instructionsfor addinga decorativewood door panel and .lowpraccess panel to match kitchencabinets.Use the order formbelow to order this kit.

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we’llBe There -

With the ~urc~ase of’your mw GE appliance, receive the

assurance fiat if YOU everneed information or assistance

from Gi, we’llbe there. All you have to do is call-toll-free!

Whateveryour question aboutanyGE majorappliance,GEAnswerCente# informationserviceis availableto help. Yourcall-and yourquestion— willbe answeredpromptlyand

CourteouslyAnd YOU Can Cd any

time. GEAnswerCente@serviceis open 24 hours a day 7 daysa week.

.~ GEConsumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient

for you. Itiany GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your

convenienc~ (700 a.m. to ‘ZOOp.m.

u.eekday%9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.Saturdays).(.hr factory-trainedtechnicians

knowyour appliance inside and out— so most repairscan be handled injust one visit,

You can

havethe securefeeling that

GEConsumerService will still be

there afteryourwarrantyexpires

chase a GE‘contractwh~e y&r war-

ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive

a substantialdiscount WithamuMple-

Pur-

yearcontract,you’reassuredoffuture serviceattoday’sprices.

Im&iduals qualif%d to service *e& own a@iarRces can

parts or accessories sent directlyto their home, free of shipping charge!

The GE partssystemprovides access

to over 4’7,000parts...and all Genuine RenewalPartsare fully warranted.VISA,MasterCardand

Discover cards are accepted.

user maintenance instructions

Cm’ntied h this booklet ‘coverUmU3ce-

Ch’esintended to be

any user. Other servicinggenedy

shmki be referred to qmlifkd fxxV’ke-p%Xm.el. C&mti(-mmustbe exercised?since improper W’vicing i-myGNuseWMMfeIqNm%im.

haveneeded

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TelecommunicationDevicefor the Deaf

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Uponrequest,GEwillprovideBraille controlsfora varietyofGEappliances, andabrochuretoassistinplanninga barrier-fi-eekitchenforpersonswith limitedmobility.Toobtaintheseitems

free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewritermay

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

to request information or service.

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YOURGE DISHWASHERWITHPERMATuF” INTER1OR

Save

proofof original purchase date such asyour sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT!s COVERED

FULLCINE-YEARVWWUNTY Foroneyearfromdateof original

purchase,wewillprovide,freeof charge,partsandservicelaborin yourhometo repairor replaceany part of the cfkdwvaslwthat fails becauseof a manufacturingdefect.

Ti3d-YEViFl WARRANTY

FULL.

Forten yearsfrom dateof original

purchase,wewill provide,freeof charge,partsand servicelaborin yourhometo repairor replacethe PerrnaTuf”tubor doorliner if it

failsto containwater becauseof

a manufacturingdefectsuchas cracking,chipping,peeling or rusting.

WARRANTY

MVI!T133 Si3X3N!3-YfEAFt

WARRANTY

Forthe secondyearfromdateof originalpurchase,wewillprovide, freeof charge,replacementpaflsfor

anypart0$the WaterDistribution System(asillustratedbelow)that

fails becauseof a manufacturing defect.Associatedinletand drain

plumbingpartsare notcoveredby thiswarranty.Youpayfor the servicetripto yourhomeand servicelaboriharges.

PowerShower@arm~~

3 Piece PowerTowerTM

Washarm (spra

‘4

- Hub

Boot

Soft

FoodDisposer ‘

Water Distribution System

-Hose

connection assembly

Motor

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Thiswarrantyisextendedto theoriginalpurchaserandany succeedingownerfor products purchasedforordinaryhomeuse in the48 mainlandstates,Hawaiiand Washington,D.C.InAlaskathe warrantyis thesameexceptthat it is

LIMITEDbecauseyoumust payto shipthe productto the serviceshop orforthe servicetechnician’stravel coststo yourhome.

Allwarrantyservicewillbe

providedbyour FactoryService Centersor by ourauthorized CustomerCare@servicersduring

normalworkinghours.

Lookin the Whiteor YellowPages of yourtelephonedirectoryfor

GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY,

GENERALELECTRICFACTORY

SERVICE,GENERALELECTRIC-

HOTPOINTFACTORYSERV!CEor

GENERALELECTRICCUSTOMER

CARE@SERVICE.

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WHAT1sNOTCOVERED

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

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

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

~Servicetrips to your hometo teach you howto usethe product. other connecting facilities.

Readyour !&3

Ifyou then have anyquestions aboutoperatingthe product,please contactyourdealeror our ConsumerAffairs officeat the

addressbelow,orcall, toll free: GE AnswerCenter”

800.626.2000 consumer informationservice

~Improperinstallation.

Ifyou havean installationproblem, contactyour dealer or installer.You are responsiblefor providing

andCan3material. @Replacementof housefusesor

adequateelectrical,plumbing,and

resettingof circuitbreakers.

~Cleaningorservicingof air gap

devicein drain line.

~Failureof the productif it is used for otherthan its intendedpurpose

or usedcommercially.

~Damageto productcausedby

accident,fire,floods or acts of God. WARRANTORISIVOTRESPONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.

warrantor:Genera!Ekctl’k company

Hfurther help isneeded‘concerningthis warranty,write:

Manager—Consumer Affaivs, GE Appliances, Lxx.kwille, ICY’40225

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