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Congratulations!
YouAre Now Part ofthe GEFamily.
Welcome to the GE famil):
We're proud of our quality
products and we are
committed to providing
dependable service, You'll
see it in this easy-to-use
Owner's Manual and
you'll hear it in the friendly
_soices of OUr co_tomer
service department
Best of all, you'll experience
these values each time you
use your dishv,_asher, That's
important, because your new
dlsh_asher will be part of
your family for many years.,
And we hope you x_ll be
part of ours for a long time
tO come,
We thank you for buying
GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you
•a_l continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances for your home,
Important!
Till out and return the Consumer Product
Registration Card. There are r,vo easy wa)_
to register your appliance,
_,_Through the Inter'net at
x_¢_v,geappliances com,
Z Complete and mail the enclosed card
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
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You can find them on the tub wall ]ust
inside the door,
Staple sales slip orcancelled check
here.
Proof of the original purchase date is
needed to obtain service under the
warran_
GE& You,
A ServicePartnership.
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how,
Manual
Inside you x_ll find many
helpSaI hints on how to use and
maintain your dishwasher
properly Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you
a great deai of time and money
over the life of}our dishwasher.
ReviewtheSection
onTroubleshooting
Safety Information ......... 4-7
OperatingInstructions
ControlPaneland
Settings ......................... _ 1 1
UsingtheDishwasher, i. i2-13
LoadingtheRacks ........ 14-16
OptionalAccessories ........ 27
Careand Cleaning ..... ,,.. 18
TroubleshootingTips
Before You
CallFor Service ......... 19-23
77ps
"'_,,,You'll find many answers to
common problems here
ff you re_e_v our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
If YouNeedService
If you do need servlce, you can
relax 'knm@ag help is only a
phone call awa_zA list of toll-Dee
customer service numbers is
included in the back section
Or you can al_ys call the
GE Answer Center e at
8006262000, 24 hours a da);
7 days a week_
CustomerService
ProductRegistration..... 29-30
Warranty ................... 31
ServiceTelephone
Numbers..... BackCover
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
• WARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced
in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGENGASIS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent
the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot x_ter
faucets and allow them to nm for several minutes Do this before
using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water
s3_tem, This simple procedure will allow an}, built-up hydrogen gas
m _cape Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame or appliance during this process,
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual
PROPERINSTALLATION
ANDMAINTENANCE
Thisdishwasher 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 receive one by calling
us toll-free at the GEAnswer CenteP,800,626,2000.
E:_Connect to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment-
grounding conductor with
the circuit conductors and
connect m the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead
of the appliance,,
Improper connection of
the equlpment-groundlng
conductor can result in
a risk of elecUic shock
Check with a qualified
eIectridan or service
represemative if you are
in doubt whether the
appliance is properly
grounded
I_ Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing material propefl):
F_Do not attempt to repair
or replace any part of your
dishwasher unless it is
specifically recommended
in this manual_ All other
servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician..
To minimize the possibifity of
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power
supply before auempting any
maintenance NOTE,'Turning
the dish_asher offdoes not
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.
We recommend hav_qg a
qualified technidan service
your appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
• WARNING!
DONOT,..
Do not tamper wkh controls,
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand
on the door or dish rock of
the dish_+msher_
[7 Do not discard a dlshx_rasher
without first removing
the door of the x+_tshlng
compartment,
E: Do not store or use
combustible materiaL%
gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance+
[_ Do not allow children to
play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance°
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WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
_IUT_ON: Contents
washed in SaniWash cycle
may be hot to the touch.
Use care before unloading.
[3 Use only powder, tabs,
liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use
in a dishwasher and keep
them out of the reach of
children Cascade ®
Automatic Dish,,_shing
Detergent has been approved
for use in all GE dlshvrashers
_L"Loire sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal
Load sharp "knees with the
handles up to reduce the
rkskof cut-type injuries
[--Do not wash plastic items
unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent. For
plasdc items not so marked,
cheek the manufacturer's
recommendations
iENon-Dish_are Items: Do not
_¢ash items such as electronic
air cleaner filters, furnace
filters and paint brushes in
your dishwasher. Damage to
dish,,_herand discoloration ;:i:.i;!;_'_
or staining of dlshvrasher ........
m_yres_.
element during or i:::Iii2:!
immediately after use.. _ _.:!'
dishxcasher unless all
enclosure panels are
properly in place
!:
hoses pe ionnece
if this appliance is used by or
near children.
::;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.
Readandfollow this
SafetyInformation carefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Aboutthedishwashercontrolpanel
Youcan locate your model number on the tub walt just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
STATUS
II _E_S!_tG
| WA_II_t_G
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L_
ControlSettings
theStat,s
The Status display mils you what's happening while the dish_asher is in operation
and also any malfunctions if they occur (see page 10), The lights _fill come ON
indicating the sequence of operation the dlsh_asher is in,
SENSING DisplayedduringperiodsusingCleangeesorwchnolo_ to mBasuretho amountof soil
WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwash_riods.
RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods
DRYING DisplayedduringSPEEDDRYING,
SANITIZED Oisplayedwh_ncyclehasmatsanitizationconrlitionsLightramainsONuntitdooris
_1111:_2 D EEL ECTIBH_; DPTIOX_ _,_
in the_oa_anddecideif anotherprewashisneededTheSENSINGlightisdisplayed
onI¥duringNORMALandPOTS& PANScycles
opened
_ Load Selections
Thelightabove the selectedpad will be ONto indicatewhichLOADSELECTIONhas
beenseleated
Thiscycleraisesthewater temperaturein the fina}rinseto sanitizeyour
dishware The cycle lengthwill varydependingonthe temperatureof your
inletwater
NOTE TheSoniWashcycleis monitDradfor sanitizationrequirements
!f thec_le is interrupteddlJrir_gorafter the mainwash portionor if the
incomingwater temperatureisso lowthat adequatewater heatingcannot
beachieved,the sanitizingconditionswill notbo met Inthesecases,the
sanitizedlightwill not illuminate at the endaf thecycle
POTS& PANS tlel_Wll,Sg_t,70-85min Ple_',_,_Pt_w_hPmv_hPrew_shM_inv,_shP_it_e5_e
Me_tlur_SB gal 65 m_a, P_ov_shPr_w_shPrewashMaln wash P_efins_F_ret_irtsa
Ug_ta2o_I, a}m_n ProwashPiewash Matnv,_shPi_dnsetqr, aldn_
Forheavgysoileddishesorcookwamwith dried+onor baked+onsoils
Everydaydishesmay be includedThiscycle will not remove
burned-onfoods
NORMAL eo,W_l_S_l.r_m_, Pl_wash_ewashP_evJa_hMainw,ashPi_r_n_;_P_r_eF_nal=i==so
Me_hztn_ggal 5_min, Pr_¢ashPmwashPi_ashMainw_hP+_li_ei_'_ins_r,a_L_s_
Ug_S2Sal 55rain. P+_v,*a_hMainw_shP+_lins_Pr+zdn++.eJq+_ahinsa
Forloadsofeverydaydishesandg_asswarewithmediumsoils
CHINACRYSTALsseal.34mi. PmwashM_+i_v,m++hPmrir_eR_alrir+,m
Forlightlysoiledchinaandcrystal
SPEEDWASH B.3g+l 3Brain hewashPlawashMa}nwa!;hhat}nseFinaliir=se
Forlighth/soileddishesandgt_sswam
RINSE ONLY __S+_.sm_. m+_
Forrinsingpartialloads that w+}lbewashedlater Do natused_targantwith
thiscycle
About the dishwasher control panel.
_- Options
Thelightabovethe selected pad will be ONto indicate which OPTIONhas been selected.
POWER }:orusew}tb heavily soiledand!or dried-on,baked-onsoils. ThisoptionMUSTbe
PRESOAK selectedPRIORIDstartingthecycle This optionadds 16minutes to the
SPEEDDRY Shutsoffthe dryingheatoption Dishesair drynaturallyand energyissaved
OFF Youcanpropthe dasr apenafter the CLEANlight illuminates
SPEEDDRY Turnstheheater anfor lastdrying,Thiscyclewill extendthe time to yourwash
ON cycleby 23minutes forthe NORMALcycleend30minutesfor the SAN/WASH
DELAYSTART
cycle time
cycle NOTBCannat beselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle
LOC!( WhentLeLOCKpadistouchedtwicewithin3secunds,aIIpedsbecomeineperative
Youcanlockthecontrolstopreventanyselectionsfrombeingmade Oryoucanlockthe
controlsafteryouhavectatteda cycleorse_ctedDELAYSTARTsothe e_le orDELAY
STARTisnatintenupt_ff
Children cannot accidentallystart dishwasher by touching pads with this
option selected
Tounlockthedishwasherafterithasbeenlocked,touchtheLDCKpBdtwicew_th]n
3secondsThelightabovetheLOCKpadwifl turnoff
Youcandelaythe starl of awash cyclefor up to8 hours Pressthe DELAYSTART
padtocheesethenumberofhoursyouwanttodelaythestartofthecycleThe
machinewill countdownendstartautomaticallyat thecorrecttime Pressingthe
START/RESETbuttonwill cancel the DELAYSTARTselection
NOTE=IfyouforgettDlatchthedoora remindersignalwillbeepuntilyoudoso
RESET Tochangee cycleafterwashing starts,touchthe START/TIESETpadtocancel
thecycteAfter wateris pumpedoat and themeterstops,youcanrepragram
andrestart the dishwasher Thiswill take approximately90seconds
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staa
Lo._,5.
Closeand latch the door Touch the START/RESETpadto begin the cycle
Water fillbegins, and approx_ately 40 seconds later the _h action begins
NOTE:Thedishwasher remembers your last cyclesoyou don't have to
reprogram each time When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is in
the locked position, the control panel lightswill be ON and display the last
settings you selected.
If you don't _mat to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET
pad to begin the cycle
Also, ira power failure occurs, NORIV#ILand SPEED DRYwitl automatically be
programmed, Make any new selections ,and touch the STAtrt'/BESErpad m beon
the cycler
Clean
ThL_light is illunfinated when a _¢sh cycle is complete The light _ll stay ON
until the door is opened,
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