GE GSD720 Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Dishwasher

Air Gap

Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning

(;hina, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services

Cycle

Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 Dispenser Cups

Energy Saver

Ener~-Saving Tips

Front Panel Loading

Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Guide Cycle Selection

Drfing

Built-in Model

Color

Options

Stitch

Change

GSD720

4,5

8,9

4,5

11 10

POTSCRUBBER {lycle

7 4

Problem Solver 12-14 Rinse Agent

Safe~ Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 11 Warranty

Water Temperature Winter Storage

GE Answer Center

Back Cover

4,5

6 3

800.626.2000

GE Appliances

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Help us help you...

If you need service

Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully.

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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label fastened to the tub wall just inside the dishwasher door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with

yo;r

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

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

Check the Problem Solver (pages

12 through 14). minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

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obtener espafiol

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para el

telifono 800.626.2000.

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Energy-saving tips

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

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow 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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

Model Number

Serial Number

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

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you

the dishwasher.

● Operate dishwasher only when

it’s full. Let the dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial & HOLD soils. Be sure to 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 saving NO HEAT DRYING feature that turns the drying heater

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

● Always select the cycle that

uses least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load. See pages 4 and 5.

● Turn your water heater down to

120°F

and use the WASH HEAT BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no less than

load,

use the RINSE

cycle

to rinse off heavy

latch

120°F

(see page 6).

the door

energy-

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance

WARNING—When using this

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

●

Use

this

appliance

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

● This dishwasher must be

only for its

properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did

not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.

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

● Do not store or use

combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

● Use only powder or liquid

detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

●

Do not wash plastic, items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

● Load light plastic items so

they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating unit and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of injury.

● When loading items to be

washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal, and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

● Do not touch the heating

element during or immediately after use.

● Do not operate your dishwasher

unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

● Do not tamper with controls.

● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

● Close supervision is necessary

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

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

● Keep all washing detergents

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

● To minimize the possibility

of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance.

Note: Turning the control dial to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified

twhnician service your appliance.

WAMG–HROGEN

GAS

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water

heater

antior

water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time,

~ot

turn on all

water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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How to operate your dishwasher

STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on

pages 8

and

STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is position (See

before

pages 6

adding detergent.

and 7.)

OFF

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half

full.

(See page 6.)

STEP 3. Select drying option.

HEATED

DRYING

NO HEAT

DRYING

HEATED DRYING. Turns the drying heater on

for

fast drying.

NO HEAT DRYING. Turns the drying heater off to Dishes will dry naturally over

save

energy.

longer period such as overnight. If you need your dishes sooner,

open the dishwasher

cycle

is complete to reduce the

natural

drying

time.

door after

the

STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option.

WASH HEAT BOOST.

cycle

will

be extended

for

This

2 I minutes while the dishwasher automatically heats the water for good washing and drying. The entering water must be at least

120°F.

ENERGY SAVER (NO

HEAT BOOST). When this option is selected the entering water must be at least

140°F.

To test water

temperature, see page 6. STEP 5. Select the

cycle

and start

the dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a

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

(See

Cycle

Selection Hints on next page. )

● For POTSCRUBBER,

NORMAL WASH and

I.IGHT

WASH cycles:

Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

ON position to start the cycle. You will hear the motor start. There is a time delay between 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 further than necessary to start the dishwasher.

● For

RINSF.

DRYING

& HOLD cycle:

O;F

., WASHING

‘s ,@”

RI NSE& HOLO

I!ISI

‘:}$::0”,’U.I

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Select NO HEAT DRYING

option.

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to

RINSE &

HOLD

position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

POT- NORMAL LIGHT

SCRUBBER WASH WASH

a. Push selected cycle button. b. Latch the door.

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Cycle selection hints

It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages

POTSCRUBBER—For items such as

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

NORMAL WASH—For loads

everyday dishes, glasses and cookware.

LIGHT WASH—For dishes that

are

lightly soiled with soils that have not dried on. Also everyday dishes that have extra preparation

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later.

D()

not

before

use

8 and 9.

for

detergent.

What happens in each cycle

●

You 11 hear occasional clicking

sounds: —Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

● During the drying period:

—The motor stops. — Water vapor comes through the

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

Water

Use

Wash Cycles

POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH

LI{;HT

WASH

RINSE &

‘~ Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 2 I minutes if WASH HEAT BOOST Option is selected.

Drying Options:

HEATED DRYING. Available on

w:ish

cycle tinlc.

NO HEAT DRYING. Drying heater is

HOLD

Gallons Minutes

(approx.

2,1

~~,1

10.5

4.9

Wash

Cycle Time

(approx.

)

~~ mmmmamm ‘I mmmmmmm

51*

mmmmmm

all

wash cycles

turned off,

except RINSE &

Dishes

dry

naturally.

Cycle Sequence

mmm

HOLD.

Add 25

nlinutcs

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Good

dishwashing

starts

with HOT water

To get dishes

hot water. To help you the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a WASH HEAT

BOOST feature. When selected (see page 4), this water heating feature allows you to turn down your household water heater and save energy if you’re willing to dishwasher run a heats water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be between dish damage, inlet water exceed

How to test water temperature:

Check the water temperature inside your dishwasher with a meat thermometer.

Let the dishwasher run through one fill and pump out cycle, then dishwasher second time, approximately 5 minutes after starting the machine.

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

Measure the temperature of the water in the bottom

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,

washing results. Raise your water heater temperature, wait and test again. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents. If the water temperature is less than HEAT BOOST Option (see page 4).

clean and

120°F

and

150°F.

fill

with water the

you will not

140°F,

dry you need

get

water

let

the

little

longer while it

140°F.

To prevent

should

candy

slowly

of the tub this

get

good

minutes

use the WASH

not

let

the

Helpful hints: [f outside

temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels

from

water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water 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. laundry or run hot showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

long distance

for

some time,

you’ve recently done

water for

How to use a Rinse Agent

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

For best use of a rinse DRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your dishwasher’s dispenser uses the liquid form.

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

the liquid rinse 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

the rinse Don’t leave the spill in the

dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent,

write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER

PRODUCTS, INC. (“JET DRY”)

411 W. Putnam Ave.

Greenwich. CT Your dishwasher’s rinse agent

container holds should last about needed. Do not overfill.

dishwashing

agent

such as JET-

agent

spill:

agent

with a damp cloth.

06830

47?

ounces. This

months. Fill

flow

off

performance,

Add

until it just

Wipe up

How to choose and use detergent

First, use only powder or liquid detergents specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause

Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphate helps prevent

hard-water materials from forming spots or film on your dishes. If your water is hard (7 grains or more), your detergent has to work harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better. If the phosphate content is low use extra detergent with hard water.

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

can your county extension agent or your company. Just call and ask them how many “grains of hardness” there

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

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

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

Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink isn’t a good

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

If your powder detergent gets old or

lumpy,

wash well. Old detergent often won’t dissolve.

If you use a detergent, these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents

don’t “lump” as they age or come

in contact with water.

oversudsing.

(8.7%

or less),

area’s

are

in your

throw it away. It won’t

liquid

you’ll

water softener

wtiter.

dishwasher

have

get

called

a chance

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You’ll find two detergent

dispensers on the inside door of

your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes.

See

“Detergent

bcl~)w.

(Be sure the

Dial is at

Usage Guide”

Cycle [ndicat{)r

OFFpositi(m bef<)re

adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will latch

properly.)

GRASP HANDLE, , ‘

ROTATE AND

CLOSE TIGHTLY

Clc)se

the main

not cl<)se

cup.

and

[’

NOTE: Detergent cup may be

<)pened

Turn handle

manually with no harm.

c’ountercl[)c’kwi.se

until it releaser. A snapping sound

i.v nc)rmal

when it

opens.

How to prepare the dishes for washing

If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of

normal

food soils is not necessary.

With common sense practice you’ll soon know what foods to remove. Here are some guidelines:

Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and other hard solids. It is also best to remove hard shelled vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy vegetables and crusts. Remove

excessive quantities of oil or grease.

2. Remove large quantities of any food. Your dishwasher has a built-in soft food disposer that pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them away. It

can

handle of soft foods, but large amounts will be difficult to handle.

and

small

little

amounts

Try to remove food scraps and

place

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

Note: The

foods mentioned above 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,

vinegm,

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

When using the POTSCRUBBER cycle, less

preparation is required before loading. The POTSCRUBBER cycle can wash heavily-soiled dishes. Items with burned-on and baked-on soils may not come clean. And the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

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

CYCLES POTSCRUBBER

and NORMAL WASH cycles

LIGHT WASH cycle

RINSE& HOLD cycle

* 12 grains ~n~ up is extremely hard water.

can build up in the water valve. The water valve

+Filled

Main Cup

holds

Main Cup

Open Cup

I Tablespoon1 Tablespoon

minimum

I Tablespoon

minimum

None

Use no detergent

water

softener is recommended. Without it, I

may

stick while open and cause flooding.

3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

MEDIUM WATER

Main Cup

Half’

Full

Half

Full

Open Cup

Half

None

Use no detergent

Full

ime

HARD WATER (7- 12 grains*)

Main

Cup$

Completely Full

Completely

Full

Use no detergent

Open

Cupt

Completely

Full

None

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How to load your dishwasher

Thi,v i.s

a random mixed

JYOU wlill ha~~e.

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash 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.

load, the mc).~t commt]n

t)pe

arm

How to load the TOP

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged-in tightly so they can’t

Calrod’”’heating

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

unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot

WCK

fall on~o

the

f{)r

WATCH OUT

The wash tower rises through the center

rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.

Don’t block it or careful not to let a dish handle block the wash arm

[“OR

THIS.

load

tall things next to it. Also, be

~ortion

extend’through

and

cause poor washing results.

of the bottom

of an item such as a

the bottom rack,

T~is could

Dot

Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may

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

all

is handy for

kinds of odd shapes.

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How to load the BOTTOM RACK

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

salad

bowls and mixing bowl;, should be washed in the

lower rack.

large

along

the sides, in

items, such as pitchers

soiled

Heavily loaded in the bottom rack, pans and racks along the edge.

pots, pans and casseroles MUST be

facing

down. Prop broiler

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to

protect

your hands. Mix knives, forks

tion’t

nest together. Distribute evenly. such as measuring spoons are not recommended placed in the dishwasher, they should go in the bottom silverware basket with silverware on top.

and

for

automatic

lids

tind

spoons so they

Smali

plastic items,

from

small containers

dishwashing. If

Don item

through bottom.

Precaution!

Take out anything that bottom

the basket.

may

fall or

extend

through the

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

Material

Aluminum

I I

ChintiStoneware

crystal

Non-dishwasher

items+uch

electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint

Glass

Iron

Pewter Plastics

brushes, etc.

]

YES

Usually

Safe

YES

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized aluminum can fade.

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

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

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

hand-

Special Instructions

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by

scouring

with soap-filled steel wool pads.

doubt,

check with the manufacturer, or test wash

daily

one piece rest of the set.

Load

securely to prevent movement. Check

manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.

Do not wash in

discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

for at least a month. Compare with the

dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in the top rack before top rack only.

dishwashing

an entire set. Wash in

Stainless steel

YES

Sterling Silver and Silver plate

Non-stick coatings

Tin Wood

YES

I NO I Tincanrost.

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

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

Don’t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between metals can damage silver. Don’t wash copper utensils

may get a brown film. Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives can loosen.

Wood can warp, crack or lose its finish with any type of washing.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods

can stain if left on.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause remove black spots. Place in back section of silverware

in the same load. Silver

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,

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

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

1. Push the door

Washing will stop.

latch to

the left.

difficult-to-

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

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

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

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Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a

lightly dampened cloth.

thoroughly.

Do not use

or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. The outside

cabinet finish is durable, but it can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. available from GE Appliance Parts Mart.

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.

WR97X0216) is

Dry

abrasives

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

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 even have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps.

If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. IT IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean.

With most types, first turn off the dishwasher, then lift off the chrome cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any buildup of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

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

Not using your dishwasher in winter? Protect against freezing.

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:

“

Cut off electric power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

● Turn off the water supply.

● Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water valve.

● Drain water from the inlet line

and water valve. (Use a pan to

catch the water. )

● Reconnect the water inlet line to

the water

●

Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot.

valve.

PUMP COVER SCREWS

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Questions? Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

DISHWASHER WON’T

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES

AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY

MARKS IN CUPS

R[JN

POSSIBI.K; CAUSE;

A fuse in your reset circuit breaker.

Utensils may not be secure on the

rack. Water

dishwasher.

Make

sure

inlet water temperature is correct. (See Page

Unload the bottom

bottom rack. Check Check the rinse

for

improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower

than usual’? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Plugged air Improper rack loading. (See

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

gup.

AND

home may be

Remove any

is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely

rack first.

agent

dispenser to see that it’s not empty.

(See

RE;MF;DY

blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

other appliances from the circuit.

rack

pins, or something small

Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into the

120°F.

page

11.)

pages 8

and

9.)

may

have dropped from

6.)

(To test, see page 6.)

placed

DETERGENT LEFT IN

DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH

AFTER ADDING

DETERGENT

YELLOW

BROWN FILM

Water

may

not be

detergent cup. The dispenser cover

items.

If you used a powder detergent, open the

detergent. Detergent

away. The detergent

Cycle

you unlatch the door advance to OFF by itself.

Tea or bleach

An overall deposits in this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.”

Yellow film on sterling

load.

may

Indicator

coffee

and 3

Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

retiching

the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

be old. [f the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it

Diul

can stain cups. Remove

cups warm water.

yellow

or brown

water.

A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct

the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking

may

not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded

cup

and remove any caked-on

may

not be working well. Try another brand.

must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and

and

open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indictor Dial does not

the

stains by hand, using a solution of

film on

silver

dishes or glassware can be caused by iron

results when you wash copper utensils in the same

latch

properly. If

1/2

cup

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

can

caused

all

Spotting

●

Extremely hard water. (See

●

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

●

Overloading the dishwasher.

●

Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)

●

Old or damp powder detergent.

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

●

Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.)

●

Too little detergent. (See page 7.)

these things:

page

6.)

Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of detergents

find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent

may help reduce filming.

To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:

1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Select POTSCRUBBER

cycle.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups

(500ml)

of white vinegar into the bottom of

the dishwasher.

6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat

above, except use 1/4 cup

(60ml)

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.

CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE

vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.”

The

filtn

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.

Page 14

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

CHIPPING OF

CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN

THE BOTTOM

OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T

PUMP OUT OF

THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Rough handling can cause chipping, Load

with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.

Always use the top rack for delicate items.

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated,

If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air gap, if you have one. (See page 11.)

Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber. If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is

not clogged.

Sudsing

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID

gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water slowly turning the control

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

SUDSING.

remove suds from the tub:

Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate, Add

did

until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary.

DISHWASHER LEAKS

Suds can cause unit to designed for automatic dishwashers.

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

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

GE Answer

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Center@

oveflow.

That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s

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How to change color panels

-----------------------------------------7

you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your new colors.

The panels are held in place by the door trim

and

the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each panel is a different color. Or you can paint

panel with the color of

your own choice.

Do not operate the dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access panel is removed.

How to change the door panel:

1. Take out three 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 panel:

1. Remove four panel attachment

screws. (Two above the panel, two below the panel.)

2. Remove the entire panel.

3. Take out three screws and remove the top trim.

4. Slide the door panel out.

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

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

7. Replace the entire panel and four attachment

screws.

Note: Other color panels are available for your dishwasher.

Check the color you want on the order form below and mail it to us.

Wood panel trim kit GPF 40

contains trim and instructions

adding

a decorative wood door

panel;nd

lower access panel to

match kitchen cabinets.

for

Use the

order form below to order this kit.

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ORDER FORM

Use this form to order,

a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher or

a wood panel trim kit.

Please mark only one box.

[. I White/Almond

Door and

Access Panel GPF 24

1 Kit GPF 40

Name:

Address; City: State:

Model No.: Date Purchased:

without

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YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH

PERMATUF@

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

INTERIOR

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

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

part of

because of a manufacturing defect.

the

dishwasher that fails

any

FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY

For ten years from date of original

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

PermaTuf”

failS

to contain water because of

a manufacturing defect

tub or door Iinerif it

such as

the

cracking, chipping, peeling or rusting.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR

WARRANTY

For the second year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for

any

pati

of the Water Distribution

System

(as illustrated below) that fails because of a manufacturing defect. Associated inlet and drain plumbing parts are not covered by this warranty. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

Power Shower

piece

Power Tower

Wash arm

(spray arm)

Boot

Soft Food Disposer

Water

●

Service trips to your home to teach

’’arm—

Distribution System

Purnn

‘“””T

Motor

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You

are responsible for providing

Hose

Hub connection assembly

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for

ordina~

home use in

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

D.C.

Washington,

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the

sewice technician’s travel

costs to your home. All warranty service will be

provided by our

Facto~

Sewice Centers or by our authorized Customer Care” servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone

directo~

for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRICHOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE” SERVICE.

adequate electrical, plumbing, and other connecting facilities.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

●

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

●

Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

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.

Pafl No. 165D3080P184

Pub. No. 49-5491

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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