GE GSD970 Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Dishwasher

Air Gap 14 Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning 14 China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services Cycle Features 4,5

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Dispenser Cups

Energy Saver Switch Energy-saving Tips

Front Panel Color Change 14 Loading

Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions 4,5

Cycle Selection . Drying Options 4,5

8,9

Built-in Models GSD940

GSD970

POTSCRUBBER Cycle

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Problem Solver Rinse Agent 6

Safety Instructions 3 User Maintenance Instructions 15

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Water Temperature Winter Storage

Back Cover

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Help us help you...

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 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.

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 (pages

11through 13). It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center 0

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Para obtener la versi6n en espafiol de este manual,

name a GE Answer Center? servicio de informaci6n para el consurnidor, tel~fono 800.626.2000.

Energy-saving tips

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

● 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. cAlways select the cycle that

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

● Tum your water heater down to

120”F and use the WASH HEAT BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no less than 120”F (see page 6).

If you need service

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 Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance

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WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

Use this appliance only for its

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

● This dishwasher must be

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 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 ~ 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.

one

c 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.

minimize the possibility

of injury.

● When loading items to be

washed:

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.

c 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 fmm the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

W-G–HYDROGEN GAS

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

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 8-10.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent.

(See pages 6 and 7.)

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent

spotting. Occasionally check to

insure that rinse agent container is

at least half fall. .(See page 6.) STEP 3. Select drying option.

HEA~D 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 longex’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.

STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option.

WA#HIIl;AT

When selected, the cycle will be extended for 21 minutes while the’ dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying. The entering water must be at least

120°F.

When this option is not selected,

the entering water must be at least

140°F. To test water temperature,

see page 6. STEP 5. Select the wash 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 LIGHT WASH cycles:

POT-

SCRUBBER WASH WASH

NORMAL LIGHT

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to 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 RINSE & HOLD cycle:

RINSE

& HOLD

❑

Push RINSE & HOLD button.

a. b.

Select ENERGY SAVER drying option.

Latch the door.

Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

position to start the cycle.

Note: The ENERGY SA~R option will also cancel the WASH

HEAT BOOST. To obtain WASH HEAT BOOST without HEATED DRY, select only the WASH HEAT BOOST option. (See EnergySaving Tips on page 2.)

❑rl

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

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~ycle selection hints

It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8-10.

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 most loads of everyday dishes with light soils or soils that have not dried on. It saves hot water over the higher performance cycles, saving energy.

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

Do not use detergent.

hat happens in each cycie

“

“You’ll hear occasional clicking

sounds:

● During the drying period:

—Soft food disposer shredding —The motor stops.

action.

-Water vapor comes through the

—Drain valve opening to pump vent by the door latch during

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

drying and when water is be~ng pumped out.

progresses.

—Detergent chp opening.

Wash

CycleTime

Minutes

(approx.)

“* Mmmmmmm

‘l* Mmmmmmm 51*

Cycle Sequence

mBlzzlBm

Wash Cycles

POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

RINSE & HOLD

Water Use

Gallons

(approx.)

12.1

10.5

4.9

—~

Rinse

*Unextended times. These cycle times will be imxemed approximately21 minutesif WASH HEAT BOOST Option is selected.

‘ryingOptions:

HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash wash cycle time.

ENERGY HEAT BOOST is cancelled.

SAVER (No Heat Boost). Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally. WASH

cycles exceptRINSE& HOLD.Add2Sminutes to

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Gooddishwashing StWtS

HOT water

with

To get dishesclean and dryyou need hot water.Tohelp you getwaterof the proper temperature,your dishwasher has aWA~R HEAT BOOST featurethat automatically sensesthe temperatureof the waterin the washcycle and heatsit, if necessary,to the propertemperature. This waterheating featuremay allow

YOU toturndown YOUI’ household

water heater and saveenergyif you’re willing to let thedishwasherrun a little longer while it heatswater to the

proper tempemture. For good

washing and drying,the entering watermust beat least 120°F.To

prevent dish darnage,inlet water

should not exceed 150°F.

How to test water temperature:

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

Let the dishwasher run through one fill and pump out cycle, then let the dishwasher fill with water the

second time, approximately 5

minutes after starting the machine. When you hear the water stop

filling, unlatch the door and slowly open it.

Measure the temperatm of the water in the bottom of the tub this way:

Remove the silverware basket and place a candy or meat thermometer in the water towards the middle of the tub. If the temperahm is less than 120”F,you will not get good washing results. Raise your water heater temperature, wait 30 minutes and test again. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder

detergents. If the water temperature

is less than 140”F,use the WASH HEATBOOST Option (see page 4).

Helpful hints: If outside

temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels along distance from water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Tbrn on the hot water faucet at the sink and

allow it to run until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher.If you’ve recently done laundry or run hot

water for showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

How to use a Rinse Agent

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

For best dishwashing performance: 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 agen~

write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. (“JET DRY”) 411 W.Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830

Yourdishwasher’s Mse agent container holds 4%ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

How to choose and use

detergent FN~

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

Second,check thephosphate conten~ Phosphatehelps prevent

hard-watermaterialsfrom forming spots or film on your dishes. If your water is hard (7 grainsor more), your detergenthas to work harder. Detergentswith a higher phosphate ‘ level will probably work better. If the

phosphatecontent is low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to use extra detergentwith hard water.

Yourwater department can tell you how hard your water is. So canyourcounty extension agent

or your area’swater softener company. Just call and ask them how many “grains of hardness” there are in your water.

How much detergent should yo~

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 detergentwith 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 etchedaway! Of course, this takes

some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to find out the hardness of yourwater.

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

place to store detergent. Too muth 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 detergentgets old or lumpy, throw it away. It won’t wash well. Old detergent often won’t dissolve.

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

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‘You’llfind two detergent

dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because

some cycles use two w~hes.

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See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly.)

GRASP HANDLE, ROTATE AND CLOSE TIGHTLY / ~=-

Close the main cup. NOTE: Detergent cup may be

opened manually with no harm.

Turn handle countexlockwise until it releases. A snapping sound is normal when it opens.

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How to prepare the dishes for washing

this is your fwstdishwasher, 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 and a little practice you’ll soon know what foods to remove. Here are some guidelines:

1. Scrape offbones, 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.

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2. Remove large quantities of any food. Yourdishwasher has a built-in

soil food disposer that pulverizes

soft food bits and flushes them away. It can handle small amounts of soft foods, but large amounts will be difllcult to handle.

3. 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, vinegar, 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 bum marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

SO~ WA~R (O-3grains hardness) (3-7 grains)

CYCLES POTSCRUBBER

and NORMAL WASH cycles

LIGHT WASH cycle

RINSE &HOLD cycle

*12

grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended.Without it, lime

can build

$Filled Main CUpholds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

Upin the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

Main Cup

1Tablespoon

minimum

1Tablespoon None

minimum

Useno detergent Use no detergent

Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup

1Tablespoon

+ minimum

MEDIUM WATER

Half Full

Half Full None

HARD WA~R (7-12 grains*)

Main Cup$ Open Cup*

Half Full Completely

Full

Completely Full

Completely

+ Full

None

Use no detergent

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How to load your dishwasher

How to load the TOP RACK

This is a random nli.~ed load, the most common t>pe l-a[ \\-ill ha~’e.

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 best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged-in CalrodF heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

tightly so they can’t fall onto the

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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.

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lauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may )e placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack s handy for all kinds of odd shapes.

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How to load the BOTTOM RACK

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

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so tha~ water and detergen

surfaces

from wash arm can reach soiled

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded-in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge.

Don’t let any item extend

I through bottom.

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands. Mix knives. forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items. such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers. are not recommended for automatic dishwashing. If placed in the dishwasher, they should go in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.

‘G.

Precaution!

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

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

Material Aluminum

China/Stoneware

crystal

Non-dishwasher items-such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, et~

Glass Milk glass may yellow.

iron

Pewter Plastics

Safe

YES Some colored anodized aluminum can

YES

YEs

YES

Exceptions (not safe)

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.

Iron will rust.

Pewter tarnishes.

usually

Special Instructions

darkeningorspotting possible. Remove by

Some scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

If in doubt, check with the manufactumr. 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’s instructions for your crystal.

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and

discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

If it doesn’t say the top rack before dishwashing an entire set. Wash in : top rack only.

DISHWASHERSAFE.testone piece in =

Stainless steel

Sterling Silver and Silver plate

Non-stick coatings

wood

YES

YEs

Forzet a dish? Here’s whe~ you can add iL

Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD cycle. WM other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any-timeBEFORE tie main

detergent w&h portion of the cycle.

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Don’t put in same silverware basket

with stainless steel. Contact between

metals can damage siiver. Don’t wash copper utensils in the same

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

Tln can rust.

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

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.

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Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

1. Push the door latch to the left.

Washing will stop.

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 difficuh-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 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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PROBLEM

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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

DISHWASHER WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T D1

UNCLEAN DISHE: AND FLATWARE

A fuse in

your homemaybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

Utensilsmay not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from

the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher.

Make sureinlet water temperature is correct. (See Page 6.)

Unload the bottom rack.

Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading. 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.) To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be carefid that you do not turn the dial any

further than necesmry to startthe dishwasher 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 gap. (See page 14.) Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)

bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISH]

DETERGENT LEF DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATC AFT’ERADDING DETERGENT

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

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

Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking detergent cup.

The dispensercover may not be opening or may be blockedby improperlyloaded iterns.If you useda powder detergenhopen the cup andremove anycaked-on detergent.If the cup still doesn’t openautomatically,call for service.

Detergent may be 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.

Cycle

IndicatorDial must be in OFFposition for cup lid to close and latch properly.If

you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indictor Dial does not

advance to OFF by itself.

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup

bleach and 3

cups warm water.

An overallyellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be causedby iron depositsin water.A special filter in the water supply line is the only wayto correct this problem. Yourwater softenercompanycan tell you aboutthe filter.

Yellowfilm on sterling silver resultswhen you washcopper utensilsin the same load. Silverpolish will usually removethis stain.

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Problem Solver ,continued,

PROBLEM

SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Spotting can be caused by all these things:

●

Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)

●

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.)

Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences. try several brands of detergents to 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 1’5to 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 as above, except use ]/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

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

Itcan 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

WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

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.

water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

It is clean

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 14.) 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 detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.

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

Repeat if necessary.

DISHWASHER LEAKS

Suds can cause unit to ovefflow.

designed for automatic dishwashers.

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

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

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

agent with a damp cloth.

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Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry

thoroughly. Do not use abrasives 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. WR97X0216) is 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.

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

Anair

It protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of

gapis a plumbing device.

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 PmT OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR

WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean.

Withmost types, fnt turn off the

dishwasher,then liftoff the chromecover.Thenunscrewthe plastic cap andcheck for any buildupof grit.

cleaning easy.

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

A toothpick makes

Not using your dishwashe~ in winter? Protect against freezing.

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

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

QTurn off the water supply. QDisconnect 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 valve.

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

PUMP COVER SCREWS

How to change color panels

If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s door panel to match or blend with your new colors.

The panel is held in place by the door trim. Each side of the panel is a different color. Or you cfi paint the panel with the color of your own choice.

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

when

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 panel out.

(Carefuldges maybe sharp.)

3. Turn the panel around and put the color you want in fkont.

4. Replace the 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.

A wood panel trim kit contains trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and lower access panel to match kitchen cabinets. The kit is available at no extra cost. (Specify GPF40.)

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PatisandAccessories

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Individuals qualii3ed to service their own appliances can have needed

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

The GE parts system provides access

to over 47,000 parts ...and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover procedures intended to be performed by

anyuser.Otherservicinggenerally

should be referred to qualifled service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing

cause unsafe operation.

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