GE GSDL632F01WW, GSDL622F01BB, GSDL622F00BB Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations!

YouAreNow Partof theGEFamily.

Welcome to the GE l_(milv.
We're proud of our quality

products and we are
committed to providing

dependable sec,'ice. You'll
see it in this easy-to-use

()wner's Manual and you'll
hear it in the fl'iendly voices

of 0111" O.IStOlller servi(e

department.

Best ()fall, you'll experience
these values each time roll

use your dishwasher. That's
important, because your
new dishwasher will be part

of your t)mily tor many

years. And we hope rot1 will

be part ofotu's lot a long
time to come.

We thank you tor bu}ing
(;E We appreciate V°m"

purchase, and hope you

will cominue to rely on us
whenever you need quality

appliances lot your home.

Important!

Fill out and return the Consumer t'roduct
(hvnership Registration card that is packed

with this product. [t}_m camlot find it,

please send in the duplicate card printed in
the back of this manual.

Write the model andserial

numbershere.

#

Youcan find them on the tub wall just

inside the door.

Staple salesslip or cancelled check
here.

Proofof the original purchase date is

needed to obtain service under the

warran_.

GE& You,

A ServicePartnership.

Ask any GEappliance owner andthey will

tefl 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 injust a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how.

thisManual

Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and

maintain your dishwasher
properly.Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a

great deal of time and money
over the lite of your dishwasher.

Safety Information....... 4-7

OperatingInstructions

ControlPanels .... 8,9

ControlSettings... 9

Dia! Cycles............. 10,11

UsingtheDishwasher.... 12,13

Loadin9the

DishwasherRacks....... 14,15

CareandCleaning.......... 16

OptionalAccessories .... 17,18

ReviewtheSectionon

TroubleshootingTips

You'll find many answers to
common problems here.

Ilyou review our chart ot

Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call tot

service at all.

If YouNeedService

llyou do need service, you can

reke_,knowing help is onl) a
phone call away. A list of toll-fl'ee

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included in the back section.

OR

Visit our Website at

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TroubleshootingTips

Before You

CallForSerwce......... !9-24

CustomerService

ProductRegistration ..... 25,26

Warranty ................ 27

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

For your safeW, 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. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If tile hot water has not been used tor tt_x)weeks or more, prevent
tile possibility of damage or inju U by turning on all hot water

taucets and allow them to mn tbr several nfinutes. Do this betbre
using an} electrical appliance which is connected to tile hot water

s)stem. This simple procedure will allow am built-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since tile gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open

flame or appliance during this process.

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Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual

PROPERINSTALLAtiON

ANDMAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before #is used.

ff you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free

at the GE Answer Cente_ 800.626.2000.

;_,Connect to agrourlded

rnetal, perrnar_ent wirin_
system; or nin an equipment-

gTounding conductor with
the circuit conductors and

connect to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead

of the appliance.

i_ hnproper connection ot

the eqtfil)mentNrounding
conductor can resuh in a

risk ot electric shock. Check
with aqualified electrician

or service representative
ifyou are in doubt whether

the appliance is properly
grounded.

_;i_Dispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or
pa(king material properly.

N I)o not attempt to repair

or replace any part ot your
dishwasher unless it is

specitically recommended
in this manual. All other

servicing should be reterred
to aqualified technician.

N To mininfize the possibility

ot elecu'ic shock, disconnect
this appliance ti'om the
power supply bet(we
attempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turning the
dishwasher oil does not

disconnect the appliance
fl'om the power supply.

We recommend having a
qualitied technician service

your appliance.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

DONOT...

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i¢ Do not tamper with controls,

i_ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack of
the dishwasher.

s_?'I)o not discard a dishwasher

without first removing the
door ot the washing

compartment.

i¢ Do not store or rise

combustible materials,
gasolir_e or other tlamlilal)le

vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

i¢ Do not allow children to

play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded

appliance.

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

_;_Use only powder, tabs or

liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended t_r

use in a dislr_-asher and
keep them out ot the reach

of children. Cascade*
Automatic l)ishwashing

Iletergent has been approved
ti)r use in all GE dishwashers.

s_?'I,ocate sharp items so that

the) are not likel} to damage
the door seal.

i¢ I,oad sharp knives with the

handles up to reduce tile risk
of/alt-t}T_e ir{iuries.

i¢ Do not wash plastic items

unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent. For

plastic items not so marked,
check the manuti_cturer's

recommendations,

_f_Non-Dishware Items: Do not

wash itenls Stlch as electronic

air cleaner filters, flu'nace
filters and paint brushes in
your dishwasher. Damage to

dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwasher

may result.

s_?'I)o not touch the heatino

element during or
immediately after use.

i_ I)o not operate your

dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are

properly in place,

N Close supervision is necessm T

it this appliance is used 1)yor
near children.

_ Ix_ad light plastic items

so they Mll not become

lsl ) _ "n r

d" (dgeda dd optotlle
bottom of the dishwasher-

tile}, nfight come into contact

with the heating element

and be damaged.

READAND FOLLOWTHIS
SAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe dishwasher controlpanel

Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may varyfrom your model

GIlD 1106,GSD1005and GSD1103

GSD2422and GSD2432

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(_FF

GSDL112

Controlo ..-__OemtlgS_MakesuretheD,: iisattheOFF os,t on

F_ Cycles

HEAVYWASH 95gal,62min RinseRinseRinseMainW_shRinseRinseRinse

ForI_eaviiysoileddishesorcookwarewith dried-onor baked-m1soils.
Everydaydishesmaybeincluded.Tldscyclewill not removeburned-onfoods,

NORMALWASH 80gN,62min Rinse Rinse Main\A/ash Rinse Rinse Rinse

Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewith mediumsods.
NOTE:ManydishesI_avelightersodthannormal.Choosingacycle otller

tllan NORMAL WASHwiii saveenergyandwater.

SHORTWASH 66gN,52min Rinse MainWash Rinse Rinse Rinse

Forquicklywashingloadsof everydaydisheswith mediumsoilstMt havenot
driedon, suchas leadsconsistingmostlyofglasses.

RINSEONLY 39gN, 12min Rinse Rinse Rinse

Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewastled later.Donot usedetergent

PLATEWARMER Forwarmingclean dishesandservingplates.Tiffs cyclewill take

approximately31 minutes.

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Energy Options

HITEMP ProvidesextraIleat for the best performance,it is usedbestwitll

WASH heavily-soileddishes.

HEATEDDRY Turnsthe dryingheateron for fast drying.Thiscyclewill extendthetime

HEATEDDRY Shutsoff the dryingheatoptions.Dishesairdry naturallyand energyissaved.

ON toyourwashcycle.Availableonall washcyclesexcept RINSEONL_ Adds

approximately31minutesto the cycle.

OFF

_ Start

On some modds--Lauh the door and slowly turn the Dial to the STARTpositkm.

l)on't turn it past the STARTposition, or you could accidentally miss a rinse,

On some models--Slowly turn Dial to the desired Qvle and latch door to start,

Don't turn it past the desired wash cT<le, or you could accidentally miss a rinse.
There is a time delay between start-up and water till so 7,x_uwill not hear any

wash action right awax.,

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Aboutthe dial cycles.

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Z elOrtMt,LWASH

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RINSEOmYI_

Short Wash (on some models)

For quickl} washirig loads of eyed day dishes with
mediuna soils that have not dried on.

[_] Select the NORMALWASHcycle and any options.
['2-] Besure the door is unlatched,

[_] Slowly mm the Dial to SHORTWASH.
[-_I_atch the door to start the cy(le.

Rinse Only

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not

use detergent

[-_ Make sure HEATEDDRYOFFisselected.
['2-] l?,esure the door is unlatched.

[_] Slowl_ turn the I)ial to RINSEONLY,

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[_l_atch the door to start the cycle,

Plate Warmer (on some models)

O_F

For warmino-odean dishes and serving plates. This (?cle

will take approximately 31 minutes.

[_]I x)ad clean dishware to be warmed.
['_ Select HEATEDDRYON.

['_Be sure the door isunlatched.
['_ Slowly turn the Dial to PLATEWARMER.

N I_atch the door to start the c?_:le.

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Heavy,Norma/ and Short Wash (on some models)

[_]ge sure the door is unlatched.
['_ Slowly mrn the dial to the cycle you want. Don't

turn it past this position, or yon could accidentally
miss a rinse.

[_] Select an} options.

[_]l_atch the door to start the cy(le.

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Usingthe dishwasher.

Checkthe WaterTemperature

The entering water must be at least 120°1_.and not more than

150°F., t_)r etlective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check

the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Ttlrn oil
the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer

in a glass and let the water run continuousl} into the glass until the
temperature stops rising.

UseJet-Drg® RinseAgent

det-Dt_ rinse agent removes spots and prevents new tilm btfild-up
on }our dishes, g a 'ses tlatware cookware and plastic.

Fill tile rinse agent dispenser
until it reaches the bottom of lip

inside the opening. Replace cap.

ls

To check if rinse agent is needed,
remove the cap and look into tile

dispenser.

Afull dispensershouldlastabout
onemonth.

If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

ProperUseof Detergent

Use ordy deterger_t specifically made tot use in dishwashers. Cascade'

Automatic I)ishwashir N Detergent has l)een approved t?)r use in all
(;E dishwashers Keep your detergent ti'esh and (h)_ Don't put powder

detergent into tile dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes,
Tile 3rllOlltlt oI detergent to use depends on whether }our water is

hardor soft. With hard water. )ou need extra detergent. With sotk

water, }Oilneed less detergent.
Protect)our dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water

deparunent and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more gTains
is extremel? hard water. A water sotiener isrecommended. Without

it, lime can build up in tile water valve, which could stick while open

_lrld cause t]oodin _ Too rntlch deter_,-ent with s()t'lwater can cause a

permanent cloudiness of glassw_u'e,called etching.
You'll find two detergent dispensers on tile f v_--_

except RINSEONtYrequire detergent in the open Cup ,_

111_1illcup. _ _tStlcycles with txsowashes will also
use the open cup. _ lien using atltoinati(;

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dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one .__

tab ill tile main cup and close,

Be sure tile Dial is OFFbet_)re additw- deter_ent ()therwise. tile
detergent cup _11 not close mad latch properly. Add detergent, then

close tile main cup.
NOtE:To open detergent cup alier it has

been closed, simply turn the detergent cup
handle counter<lockwise until it releases.

A snapping sound ma)be heard.

ForgettoAdd a Dish?

A tk_rg-otter_dish can be added an? time betk)re tile rnair_wash.

_ t'ush tile door latch to tile letL

()rice the water calms, open tile door. Steam ma) rise out of tile

::::::::::::dishwasher.

3Add tbrgotten dishes.

_(;lose tile door and push the latch to tile t_r right.

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Loadingthe dishwasher racks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and

appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.

UpperRack

Tile upper ra/k is t_)rglasses, cups and sau/ers.
Cups and glasses fit best alor N tile sides. This is

also a secure place ti)r dishwasher-sate plastics.
Ttle upper rack is good tor all kinds of odd-

shaped utensils. Sauce _3aIls_,mixinoo bowls,an(l
other items should be placed thee down.

Securelargerdishwasher-safeplasticsovertwofingers
whenpossible.

Makesuresmallplasticitemsaresecuresotheycan'tfall
ontotheheatingelement.

The Wash Tower

Keep the center areaclear in thelower rac/_

Tile wash tower rises throug-h tile center ot tile
lower rack during tile wash and rinse portions

ot ttle _)cle.

Don'tblockit or toadtallthingsnexttoit

Also, be careflll not to let a

portion otan item such as a pot
or dish handle extend through

the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause

poor _stling resuhs.

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Don'tletany
itemextend

Lower Rack

Whenloadingthelowerrack,donot/oadlargeplattersor
traysinthefrontrightcorner.Theymaypreventdetergent
fromcirculatingduringthewashcycle.

The lower rack is best used tor plates, saucers,
and cookware, l_arge items Stl(h as broiler

pans and racks should go along the sides.
Is)ad platters, pots and bowls along the sides,

in corners, or in the back. The soiled side of
items should titce the center of the rack.

Silverware Basket

t'ut tlatware in the removable basket with tork
and knite handles up to protect your hands.

Place spoons in the basket with handles down.
Mix knives, torks and spoons so they don't nest

together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items.
such as rneasuring spoons and lids ti'om srnall

containers, should go in the bottom otthe
silve_avare basket with silve_avare on top.

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Caringfor the dishwasher.

Toclean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry
thoroughly. Toclean the exterior use agood appliance polish wax.

Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any

_art of the dishwasher.

Protect Against Freezing

11your dishwasher is lell in an unheated pla{e (lurirzg
the winter, ask a service techrfidan to:

_ CuI otl electrical power to the dishwasher

Remove fuses or trip circtfit breaker.

_UHK cov£r SC[SWS

2 Turn ()tl the waier supply and disconnect the water

irfiet line trom tile water valve.

l)rain water t]rom the inlet line and water valve.

' (Use a par_ to catch the water.)

_ Recormect the water inlet line to the water valve

:_ Remove tile plastic surnp cover in the tub

' a bottonl and use a sponge to soak lip water

in tile rubber boot.

Does YourDishwasher Have an A# Gap?

An air gap protects your dishwasher against water

backing up into it ira drain cloo's The air gap is

igl._::==== not apart ofthe dishwasher. It is not covered b?

__ _our warratm, Not all phunbing codes require

__ air g-aps, so ,ou rna, not have one.

gap easy

The a# is to clean.

Chockthoairflapanytimoyour Turn ott tile dishwasher and liti off the

dishwasherisn'tdrainingwolZ dlronle cover.

Unscrew tile plastic cap and dean with a toothpick.

Aboutoptionalrack accessories.

Baby Bottle Holder

Part Nmnber: WX69X200

i_ Prevents movement of baby bottles during the

dishwasher cycle

i_ Snaps easily onto any dishwasher upper rack
i_ Eliminates hand washing

For best results,
the Baby Bottle

Holdershould
beinstalled on

the upper rack
of the dishwasher.

_ Fits all baby bottles

You can order a package of 5 Baby Bottle Holders, at extra
cost, by calling 800-626-2002, or through the Intemet at

www GEAppliances.com (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover
cards accepted).

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Aboutoptionalaccessories.

Youcan change the door and lower access panel appearance of your
dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories:

These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA,MasterCard, or Discover
cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002.

Specify accessory number when ordering.

_ Color Panels
_ 1/4" Wood Panel TrimKit

_: 3/4" Trimless PanelKit

Descriptionsof OptionalAccessories

Colorpanels--Replacernent door panels and lower accesspanels

are availal)le in the following colors:

i_ GPF3OOA(Almond)

GPF3OOB(Black)

_':_GPF3OOW(White)

Woodpaneltrimkit--This ac(essoD-(ontains trim and instructions

t()r you to supply and inst_dl a 1/4" thi(k de(orative wood door and
lower access panel:

N GPF325A(Almond)
i_ GPF325B(Black)

i_ GPF325W(White)

NOTE:The GPFIO0dishwasherdoorspring kit must also be ordered
mM inst_dled whenthe doorpanel weighsfour Ibs.ormore.

Trimlesspanelkit--This ac(essory (ontains parts andinstructions

ti)r you to supply and install a 3/4" thkk de(orative x_x)o(ldoor and
lower access panel:

N GPF375

NOTE:The _PFIO0dishwasher doer spring/tit will be included with
the trimloss panel kitand must be installed with it.

Beforeyoucall forservice...

Troubleshooting tips

Review the charts on the following pages first and

you maynot need to call for service.

: Possible Causes What To Do

Dishwasher won't run Fuse is blown, or the

circuit breaker 1ripped

Noise Some of the sounds

you'll hear are normal

Utensils are not sectwe
in the rack or something

small has dropped into

the rack
Motor hums ' l)ishwasher has not been

Replace fuse or reset

circuit breaker, P.emove
an} other appliances ti'om

the circuit.

Hard tood disposal
shreddino- action

Drain valve operfir N to
pump water out.

Timer control as t?cle
progresses,

Detergent cup opening.
The motor stopping during

the (hying period.

Make sure eveiTthing is
se(alred in dishwasher.

used on a regaflar basis,

Ifyou do not use your

dishwasher often, set it
to fill and pump out once

eve_)"week. This will help
keep the seal moist and

h ? rl , "t e ga )age (hsposer clear.

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Beforeyoucall forservice...

Troubleshooting .tips

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Waterstandingin This is normal

thebottomof thetub

Water won't pmnp

out of the tub

Suds in thetub Correct detergent

Possible Causes

Drain is clogged

wasn't used

Rinse agent

was spilled

What ToDo

A small amount of clean
water arotlnd tile Otltlet oil

the ulb bottom at the back
ot the tub keeps the water

seal lubricated.

II}ou have an air _l:_a)
clean it.

Check to see it your kitchen
sink is draining-well. If not.

you may need a pluml)er.
I1the dishwasher drains
into a disposer, run

disposer clear.

Use only automatic

dishwasher detergents to
avoid sudsing. Cas(ade _

&utomatic l)ishwashino-

l)etergent has been
approved i0r use in

all GE dishwashers.
To remove suds t['om tile

tub, open the dishwasher
and let suds evaporate.

Add I _oallonof cold water

o

to the tub. Close and latch
the dishwasher. Pump out

xsater l)v skin lv turr_ no-the

Dial until a drain period
is reached. Repeat if
ne/essmT,

Alwa} swipe up rinse agent

spills immediatel}.

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i_ Possible Causes

What ToDo

Stainedtubinterior Detergent with

colorant was used

Some tomato-based
foods can stain

Dishesdon_dry

Dishesandflatvvare

notclean

Low inlet water

temperature

Rinse agent dispenser

is empty

Inlet water temperature
is below 120°F.

Water pressure is
temporarily low

Air gap is clogged

hnproper rack loading

Some deterg-ents contain
colorant (pigment or dyes)

that will discolor the tub
interior with extended use.

Check the (letergent
cup for signs ot any
discoloration. I1_alp is
discolored, change to
detelgent without any

colorant. Cascade '_

Autonlatic Dishwashing

I) rpete ge _t has been

approved i_r use in all
GE dishwashers.

' Use otthe RINSEONLY

c?vle (on some models)
after adding tim dish to the

load can de{xease the level
ot stainin ,

Make stlre inlet water
temperature is correct.

Check the rinse agent
dispenser.

Raise the water beater
temperature to 120°1_

Ttlrn on a titucet. Is water

confing out more slowly
than usual? It so, wait until

pressure is normal bet0re
using y_ur dishwasher.

Clean the air _,-aD

Make sure lane dishware
does not block the

detergent dispenser
or the wash arnl.

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Beforeyoucall forservice...

Troubleshooting tips

Possible Causes WhatToDo

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Spots and fihning
on glasses and

flatware

Cloudinesson

glassware

Extremely hard water
Low inlet water

temperature
Overloading, the

dishwasher
Improper loading

OM or damp powder
detergent

Rinse agent dispenser
empty

Too little detergent

Use det-Dry ® rinse

remove spots and prevent
new film build-up.

agent

To relllove Stllb[)Ol'i1 spots

and pre-existing fihn Rein
glassware:

I Remove all metal utensils

fi'om tile dishwasher,

2 I)o not add detergent.
3 Select the longest tycle.

4 Start the dishwasher and

allow to run tot 18 to 22
minutes, l)ishwasher will
now be in tile main _lstl.

5 Open tile door and pour

2 cups (500 ml) of white

_.ln o F"

/ ega lilt() the bottoln ot

tile dishwasher.

O(;lose the door and allow

to complete tile tycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't

_x)i-k:Repeat as above,

except use i/4 cup (60 ml)
ot citric acid {Tvstals

instead of vinegar.

Combination of soft

water and too much

detergent

This is called etchingand
is permanent. To prevent

this ti'om happening, use
less detergent if ?_u have
soft water, Wash glassware
in tile shortest Q-cle that

will get them clean.

Water temperature 1x)wer tile water heater

entering the dishwasher temperature.
exceeds 150°E

to

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i Possible Causes

Yelloworbrownfihn

ontub

Tea or coffee stains

What ToDo

Remove the stain by hand,
using a solution of i/2 (_lp

bleach and 3 cups warm

water.

WARNING

Before cleaning interior,

wait at least 20 minutes

after a _ycle tor the
heating element to cool

down. Faihlre to do so
can resuh in burns.

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Whitefihnoninside

surfaces

An overall yellow or
brown film can be caused

by iron deposits in water

Hard water minerals

' A special filter in the water

supply line is the onlyway
to correct this problem,

Contact awater softener
company.

' To clean the interior, apply

dishwasher detergent to
a damp sponge. Wear
rubber gloves. Donotuse
any wpe of cleanser other
than dishwasher detergent
because it may cause
foanfin , or sudsing

Cascad#' Automatic

Distm ashin Detergent

has been approved tor
use in all GE dishwashers.

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Detergent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF Turn the I)ial to OFF

won't latch position and slide the door lat(b

Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the Reposidon tl_e dishes.
dispenser cups detergent cups

Steam This is normal Steam tornes tln'ougb

Black or gray Aluminum utensils have Remove marks widl _ miM,

marks on dishes rubbed against dishes abrasive deauer.

Troubleshooting tips

Possible Causes What To Do

to the lelL

the vent by fl_e door latch

during (h)ing and when
w_uer is being pumped ore.

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GE Service Protection Plus TM

GE, a name recognized worMwide for qualit? and dependability,
offers you Serv ce Protection PlusVM--cornprehens ve protect (ill orl

all }our appliances--No Matter What Brand!

Benefits Include:

Backed by GE
All brands covered

Unlimited service calls
All parts and labor costs included

No out-of-pocket expenses
No hidden deductibles

One 800 number to call

You will be completel} satistied with our service protection or }ou rna} request your
mone} back on the remaining value ot }our contract. No questions asked. It's that simple.

Protectyourreti'igerator, disbwasl_er._asberanddrver,, ram,-eo TV. VCRandrnuch

more--any brand! Plus there's no extra charge for emergenc? service and low rn( ntbly
finar_cing is available. Even icernaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered.

You can rest easy. knowino- that all '_our vahlable |lousehold products are protected
against expensive repairs.

Place }our confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-fl'ee at 800-626-2224
tor rnore irfforrnation.

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We'll CoverAny Appliance.

Anywhere. Anytime.*

Please place in envelope and mail to:

General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150

Louisville, KY 40232-2150

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

l)ear (;ustomer:
Thank you for purchasing our pro(hut and thank )ou for placing your contidence in us.

We are proud to have you as a CllStOHleI'!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

M'ter mailim,-

your Consumer

Product Ownership
Complete and mail

Registration today.
Have the peace ot

mind of knowing we
can contact you m

the unlikel} 'event of
a satet} n]odilication.

the registration below,
store this docm-nent in

a sale place. It
contains intormation

you will need should
you require service.

Our service number is
800 GE (;ARES

(800432-2737).

Model Number Serial Number

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Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and

return the form below to ensure that your product is registered, or
register online at www.GEAppliances.com.

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Read your ()wner's
Manual careflflly.
It will help 7,x}tl

operate yo[li" new

appliance properly.

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Mr. [] Ms. [] Mrs. [] Miss []

Namel I I I I I I I I I Name I I I I I I t I I I I t I

Street I I

Address i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i

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(;it) i i i i i i i i i i i i i State Code i i i i

DatePlat{d InUse Pholle

Model Number Serial Number

Morn,, Da,t__J,ea&J Nurnl,erl,,I-I,, I-I , , , I

()ccasionallv, we ma_ allow selected companies to send you inforn]ation.

[] Check here if you do not want this information.

Appliances " "

GE

General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky

wwwGEApp/iances com

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GEDishwasher Warranty

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care®technician. For service,
call 800-GE-CARES.

GEWill Replace:

One Year

From the date of the
original purchase

Ten Years

From the date of the
original purchase

Anypartoi the dislr, vasher wlfidl tidls due to a deiect in
materials or workmanship. During tiffs fall one-year

warranW, (;E will also provide, free of charge, all labor

and in-home servke to repla(e the dete(tive part.

The Perma Taf® tab or doer liner,it it tidls to contain water

due to a detect in materials or workmanship such as
cracking, dripping, peeling or rusting. I)uring this fall

ten-yearwarranty,GE will also provide, free of charge, all

labor and in-home service to replace the det_'ctive part.

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_ Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Improper installation.

_ Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

i_ Failure of the product if it is

abused, misused, or used for other
than the intended purpose or used

commercially.

Thiswarranty is extendedto the original purchaserand anysucceeding owner for productspurchased
for home use within theUSA, le Alaska, the warranty excludes thecost of shippingor service calls to
yourhome,

Some statesdo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequential damages. This

warrantygives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other dghts which varyfrom state to
state. Toknow what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office oryour
state'sAttoreey General

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

_ Damage to the product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

i_ Incidental or consequential damage

caused by possible defects with this

appliance.

_ Cleaning or servicing of the air gap

device in the drain line.

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ServiceTelephoneNumbers.

GEAnswer Center_ _oo.e26.2ooo

The (,E Ans',_er (;e _te_ _sopen 24 tours a day, 7 days a week.

OR

Visit our '_,tebsite at: www..GEAppIiances.com

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In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CARES(800-432-2737)

Expert (;E repair servke is ordya phone _all awa).

SpecialNeedsService800.626.2000

TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)

tIE otiers, fi'ee ot charge, a broclmre to assist in planning a barrier-
fl'ee kitchen tbr persons with limited mobilit}.

ServiceContracts800-626-222#

lq_rchase a (;E service contract while your warranty is still in etlect
and you'll receive a substantial discount. (;E Consumer Service will

still be there after }our warrant? expires.

PartsandAccessories800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to sePdce their o'_m appliances can have parts or
accessories sent directly to their homes (VIS.\, MasterCard, and

Discover cards are accepted).

Instructionscontainedin thismanualcoverprocedurestobeperformed
byanyuser,Otherservicinggenerallyshouldbe referredto qualified

servicepersonnel,Cautionmustbe exercised,sinceimproperservicing
maycauseunsafeoperation.

ServiceSatisfaction

lfT,x)u are not satislied Mth the service you receive fl'om (;E, ti:dlow
these steps. First contact the people who sePdced your appliance.
Next it}ou are still not pleased, write all the detaUs--including your

phone number-to: Manager, Customer Relations,
GE Appliances, Appliance ['ark, I.ouisville, KY 40225.

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