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Cycle Features .................................................4
Detergent Guide .............................................7
Dispenser Cups ...............................................7
Drying Options ................................................4
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Rinse Agent......................................................6
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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,
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 operating problems that
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
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.
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YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’
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proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will
help.
solve
the problem.
you
are not happy with the
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606
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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
dislodged and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher—they might come into contact with
the
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To minimize the possibility of
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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.
safety precautions, including the
following:
will
find described in this
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This dishwasher must be properly
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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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Do
not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids
heating element and be damaged.
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Do not touch the
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
technician service your appliance.
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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
hydrogen gas to escape, Also, since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.
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To minimize the possibility of
electric shock, disconnect this
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 and/or
heating element during
will
allow any
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not tamper with controls,
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR
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STEP 1.
pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Leading section.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position
before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide.)
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.
Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent
container is at least half full. (See How to Use
a Rinse Agent section. )
STEP 3. Select drying option.
HEATED DRYING. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER (no-heat boost).
Turns the drying heater off to save
energy. Dishes
over a longer period such as overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher
door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural
drying time.
Note:
WASH HEAT BOOST. To obtain WASH HEAT BOOST
without HEATED DRY, select only the WASH HEAT
BOOST option. (See Energy-Saving Tips section).
STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option
WASH HEAT BOOST. This cycle
will
the dishwasher automatically heats the
water for good washing and drying. The
entering water must be at least
When this option is selected entering water must
beat least
Temperature section.
Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,
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will
dry naturally
The ENERGY SAVER option will also cancel the
be extended for 21 minutes while
120°F.
140°F.
To test water, see How to Test Water
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STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.
(See Cycle Selection Hints.)
● For POTSCRUBBER, NORMAL
WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles:
a.
Push selected cycle button.
b. Latch the door.
c.
Slowly
turn
Cycle
Indicator
Dial
t;
ON
p;sition
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
necessary
drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer
until it is empty before starting
the dishwasher.
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For
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select ENERGY SAVER
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
do not turn the dial any further than
to start the
RINSE & HOLD cycle:
drying option.
to the ON position.
to start
dishwasher.If
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It is important to follow the Loading instructions.
● 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 of everyday dishes,
glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed
to yield high performance on normal soils.
● LIGHT WASH—For dishes that have been
rjnsed
before loading. Also, for washing very
soiled dishes with soils that have not dried on.
● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which
will
be washed later. Do not use detergent. Delay
Start
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recommendedfor
thjs cycle.
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What Happens in Each Cycle
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You’11 hear occasional clicking sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding action. —The motor stops.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
—Timer control as cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
● During the drying period:
— Water vapor comes through the vent by the door
latch during drying and when water is being
pumped out.
Water Use
Wash Cycles (approx.) (approx.)
POTSCRUBBER
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
RINSE & HOLD
*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 2 I minutes if WASH HEAT BOOST
Drying Options:
HEATED DRYING. Available on
ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost). Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally. WASH HEAT BOOST is
Gallons
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12.1
10.3
Wash Cycle
Time
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all
wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD.
Cycle
Sequence
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Option is selected.
Add
25 minutes to wash cycle time.
Energy-Saving Tips
● 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
moist, easier to remove.
● If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your
ENERGY-SAVER no heat boost feature that turns
the drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry
naturally over a longer period such as overnight.
full load.
This helps keep soils
● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount
of water that will remove the soil from the load.
(See the Operating section.)
● Turn your water heater down to deliver
water to your dishwasher and use the WASH HEAT
BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water
temperature is no less than
Water Temperature section).
cancelled.
120°F.
(See How to Test
120°F.
Good
To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the
proper temperature, your dishwasher has a WATER HEAT BOOST feature.
When selected (see Operating section), this water heating feature allows you
to turn down your household water heater and save energy if you’re willing to
let the dishwasher run a little longer while it heats water. For good washing
and drying, the entering water must be between
dish damage, inlet water
Dishwashing Stark
shodd not exceed
with HOT Water
120°F.
and
150°F.
140°F.
To prevent
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