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Cycle Features ............................................4, 5

Cycle Selection Chart ....................................5

Detergent Guide .............................................7

Dispenser Cups ...............................................7

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Features Loading

Operating instructions .............................4, 5

Rinse Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Options

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YOU...

Before using your dishwasher, read this guide 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

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

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If you received a damaged dishwasher...

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

Save time and money. Before you request

service . . .

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor you can correct yourself.

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Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

YOU NEED SERVICE...

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

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 further help. Louisville, KY 40225

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance, Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

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ENERGY-SAVING

Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in the dishes to dry naturally over a longer period only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils.

● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load. (See the Operating section.)

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

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● If you don’t need your dishes right away allow

such as overnight.

WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic

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Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose, as you will find described in this

Use

and Care Guide.

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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer

—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.

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in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Use

only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

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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 element and be damaged.

safety precautions, including the following:

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This dishwasher must be properly

installed and located in accordance

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with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not

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not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and

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To minimize the possibility of injury.

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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.

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Do not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

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Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure

panels are properly in place.

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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 properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

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Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents

out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe to avoid personal injury.

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b{fore

attempting any maintenance. NOTE: Turning the control dial to the does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

all

warnings on container labels

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To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect tiis appliance from the power supply

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

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

materird

position

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not tamper with controls.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR

Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on loads with normal and heavy soils. You may find that many of your dishes have lighter soils than normal, water and energy by selecting a cycle other than NORMAL WASH.

NOTE: The lights over the Cycle and Energy Option

pads come ON to indicate the cycle/option that has been selected. Press pad firmly until the light comes on. These Cycle and Option Indicator lights remain on while the door is latched.

dishwasher drains into a food waste disposal,

operate the disposal until it is empty before starting.

step

Load your dishwasher. (See

if this is the case you can save

Loading section.)

DIS~ASHER

Cycles

Energy

Opt;ons

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step 2.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at the OFF position. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. (See Detergent Guide.) Use a rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See How

to Use a

Rinse Agent section.)

step 3.

step 4.

● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans

Latch the door.

Select desired wash cycle.

and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the

normal

cycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.

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NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday

dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to

● LIGHT WASH—For loads that have dishes with

yield

high performance on normal soils.

light soils.

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● WASH HEAT BOOST—Use this option for

Select the desired Energy Options.

best performance with heavily-soiled dishes. When selected, the wash cycle is extended while the dishwasher heats the water for the best washing and drying. (See Cycle Selection Chart).

● HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on for fast

drying. When selected, the cycle time will be extended for 35 minutes.

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HEATED DRY off—Shuts off

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the

heating unit,

thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes

longer but saves energy.

You can open the door after the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for overnight drying.

● OPTIONS RESET—Turns

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Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START.

● Turning the dial to START will begin the cycle

all

Energy Options off.

immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any farther than There is a time delay between start-up and water

necessary to start the dishwasher.

fill

so you will not hear any wash action right away.

Dial Cycles

The SHORT WASH cycle allows you to quickly wash loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly of glasses.

a. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any Energy

Option if desired. b. Be sure the door is unlatched. c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator

SHORT WASH. d. Latch the door

to start the cycle.

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Dial

Cycles

The RINSE & HOLD cycle is partial loads which will be washed

not use detergent.

a. Make sure HEATED DRY is off. b. Be sure the door is unlatched. c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

RINSE & HOLD.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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rinsing

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PUTE WARMER

(PRESS HEATED

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R1.NSE”& HOLOIPRESS OPTIONS RESETI

The PLATE WARMER cycle (on some models) is for warming clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot foods. The cycle will take approximately

a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select HEATED DRY c. Be sure the door is unlatched. d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator dial to

PLATE WARMER.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle,

minutes if selected.

on,

Cycle Selection Chart

Wash Cycle

Time

Minutes

wash

(approx. )

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51*

43*

cycles

except RINSE & HOI. D.

uff.

Dishes dry naturally,

POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

SHORT WASH

RINSE & HOLD

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Drying Options:

HEATED DRY on. HEATED DRY nil. Drying heater is turned

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7.9

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Cycle Sequence

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time.

approxirna[ely 21

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minutes il Wash

Add 35

minutes to wash cycle

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To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least

Dishwashing

Starts with HOT Water

120°F.

To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

How to Test Water Temperature

150°F.

Check your water temperature with a candy or thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is

below

120°F.,

adjust your water heater.

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How to Use a Rinse Agent

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

For best agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

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

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap. Add liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace cap. The dispenser automatically releases rinse agent into final rinse water.

You may check to see if you need to add rinse agent by

removing the fill cap and looking into the container. You may also check the rinse agent, on some models, by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center area remains clear add rinse agent.

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

flow

off dishes

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times.

Helpful hints:

low, or heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up.

for

on the hot until you’ showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

To improve washability

120°F. and

a longer cycle or the WASH HEAT BOOST option and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds approximately

months. Fill as needed.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe

agent

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

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET-DRY”) Corporate Centre 55 Federal

P.O.

Danbury, CT 06813-199 I

some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn

the

water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If

recently done laundry or run hot water

with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the

Box

outside temperatures are unusually

your water travels a long distance from water

you have not used hot water

water

faucet at the sink and allow it to run

for

the water is less than

you cannot adjust your water heater: Select

4Y~

ounces. This should last about

the rinse

can keep your detergent from working,

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