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Contents

Air Gap
Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services
Cycle Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7
Dispenser Cups

Energy-Saving Tips
Front Panel Color Change 12

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Soil Level

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Problem Solver
Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions

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User Maintenance Instructions 11
Warranty

Water Temperature

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Winter Storage

Back Cover

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Loading
Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Guide

Cycle Selection
Drying Options

Plate Warmer

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HELP US HELP 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

Hotpoint

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

W YOU NEED SERVICE...

If you received
a damaged dishwasher...

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

Save time and money.
Before

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service . . .

Check the Problem Solver in the

back of this guide. It lists causes
of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label
fastened to the tub wall just

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.

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 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.

ENERGY-SAVmG

●

Operate dishwasher only when it’s full.

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in
only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD
rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when
waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist,
easier to remove.

Let the

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to

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

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

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●

if

you don’t need your dishes right away, use your

DRYING HEAT OFF

feature) that turns the drying heater off
automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer
period such as overnight.

●

Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load.

the Operating section).

(See

option (energy saver drying

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WORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

Read #

WARNING—When

appliance, always exercise basic

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Use

this appliance only for its intended

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safety precautions, including the
following:

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● This dishwasher must be properly

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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your

dishwasher, you can obtain one 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

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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.

●

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.

● 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

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

reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

installed and located in accordance

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with the Installation
before it is used.

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Do

not

store or use combustible

~structions

If you did not

materials, gasoline or other

flammable

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heating element and be damaged.

vapors and liquids

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Do not touch the

during or immediately after use.

●

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 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.

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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 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.

appfiance.

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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

heating element

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not tamper with controls.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

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STEP 1.

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,

pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading 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.
DRYING HEAT ON.

Select drying option.

Turns the

DRYING

HEAT ON

drying heater on for fast drying.

DRYING HEAT OFF.

drying heater off to save energy.
The dishes will dry naturally over

Turns the

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DRYING

HEAT OFF

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.
Use of this option reduces the electrical energy

used by this model approximately

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for the

NORMAL WASH cycle.

STEP 4.

(See Cycle Selection

Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.

Hint;).

If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer,
operate the disposer until it is empty before starting
the dishwasher.

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle,
be careful that you

farther than necessary

do not turn the dial any

to start the dishwasher.

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For NORMAL WASH cycle:

a. Push selected cycle button.

WATER

SAVER ●

b. Latch the door.
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to ON position to start
the cycle. You will hear

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the motor start. There is
a time delay between the start-up and the water
fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

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For WATER SAVER cycle:

a.

Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Slowly turn the Cycle

WATER

SAVER ●

ON . ●

OFF ●

Indicator Dial to the
WATER SAVER position.

c.

Latch door to start the cycle.

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For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

a.

Be sure door is unlatched.

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b. Select DRYING HEAT

OFF drying option.

c. Slowly turn the Cycle

Indicator Dial to the

RINSE & HOLD position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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For DRY/ PLATE WARMER cycle:

a. Load clean plates and dishes

to be warmed.

b. Select DRYING HEAT ON.

c. Leave the door unlatched.

d. Slowly turn the Cycle

Indicator Dial clockwise

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Cycle Selection Hints

It is important to follow the Loading instructions.

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NORMAL WASH—For

loads of everyday dishes,

glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed

to yield high performance on normal soils.

● WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that

have not dried on, or that have extra preparation
before loading. It saves water and energy.

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Happens in Each Cycle

● You’ll hear occasional clicking sounds: ● During the drying period:

—Soft food disposer shredding action.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out. —Water vapor comes through the vent by the
—Timer control as cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will be washed later.

●

DRY~LATE

dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot food.

—The motor stops.

door latch during drying and when water is
being pumped out.

WARMER—For warming clean

Do not use detergent.

Water Use

Wash Cycles

NOMAL

WATER SAVER

RINSE & HOLD

Drying Options:

DRYING HEAT ON. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 29 minutes to wash cycle time.
DRYING HEAT OFF. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

WASH

Gallons Minutes

(approx.)

11.4 86

Wash Cycle

Time

(approx.)

8.2 76

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Cycle Sequence

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Rinse

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To get your dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper
temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the wash cycle. For good washing
and drying, the entering water must be at

Dishwashing

Starts with HOT Water

120°F.

To prevent dish damage, the inlet water should not exceed

How to Test Water Temperature

150°F.

Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease
and activate powder detergents. Check water temperature
with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water
faucet nearest 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.

Helpful hints:

or if your water travels a long distance from water heater
to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s

If outside temperatures are unusually low,

How to Use a Rinse Agent

The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes 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 rinse

Unscrew the cap. A-old
until it just reaches the bottom of the
inside the dispenser opening. Replace
the cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.

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agent

performance, use of a rinse

dispenser.

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thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some
time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot
water faucet at sink and allow it to run until water is hot.

Then start dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry

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

To improve washability if water is less than

and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a
longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half-full
with detergent.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up

agent with a damp
dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

cloth.

Don’t leave the spill in the ‘

the rinse

120°F.

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

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET-DRY”)

Corporate Centre 1

55 Federal Road

P.O.

Box 1991

Danbury, CT. 06813-199

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How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent

First, use only powder or liquid detergent
specifically made for use in dishwashers.
Other types will cause

oversudsing.

Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphate
helps prevent hard-water materials from forming
spots or film on your dishes. If your water is hard
(7 grains or more), your detergent has to work
harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level
will probably work better.

is low (8.790 or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent
with hard water.

If the phosphate content

Your water department can tell you how hard your
water is. So

can your county extension agent or your

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area’s water softener company. Just call and ask

them how many “grains” of hardness there are

in your water.

How much detergent should you 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 detergent with 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 etched away! Of course, this takes
some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy
to find out the hardness of your water.

Keep

your detergent fresh and

dry.

Under the sink isn’t a good
place to store detergent because
there is too much moisture. Don’t
put powder detergent into the
dispenser until you’re ready to wash
dishes. (It won’t be fresh OR dry).

If your powder detergent
or lumpy, throw it away.

detergent often won’t dissolve.
If you use a liquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they age or come
in contact with moisture.

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You’ll find two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. Two, because

some cycles use two washes.

See “Detergent Usage
Guide” below.
sure the
INDICATOR
DIAL is at
OFF

position

before
adding
detergent.

Othekise,

will not close and latch properly).

CYCL

the detergent cup

Close the main cup.

NOTE: To open the detergent cup

a~er

it has been closed, unlatch

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operi

position
before rotating
the Cycle Indicator
Dial. ‘This will help
reduce the amount of detergent and
rinse aid agent spillage into the tub.

GRASP HANDLE,

ROTATE AND
CLOSE TIGHTLY

Detergent

CYCLES

NORMAL WASH

WATER SAVER

RINSE & HOLD

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

lime

can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

Usage

Guide

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER

(O-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains) (7-12 grains*)
Main Cup
Half Full

Half Full

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(powder or liquid)

Open Cup

+

Half Full

None Half Full None

Use

no detergent

Main Cup
Completely

Full Full

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Use no detergent

How to Prepare the Dishes for Washing

If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing
a much older model, you may wonder how much
preparation your dishes need. Actually very little.

Prerinsing

With common sense and a little practice you’ll soon
know what foods to remove. Here are some guidelines:

1. Scrape off bones, 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.

2. Remove large quantities of any food. Your
dishwasher has a built-in soft food disposer that
pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them away.
It can handle small amounts of soft foods, but
large amounts will be difficult to handle.

of normal food soils is not necessary.

3.

Try to remove food scraps
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 cycle. Remember to use your
RINSE & HOLD cycle for small “holding” loads.

NOTE: The foods mentioned are 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.

Open Cup

+

Half Full

Main

Cup$

Completely

Completely
Full

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Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

Use no detergent

Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

and

place dishes

Open

Cup$

+

Completely

Full
None

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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

This is a random mixed load, the most common type

you will have.

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.

HOW TO LOAD THE TOP RACK

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.

The top rack is best for glasses, cups
Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the loading, place plastic items along the back and be
place for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure

small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they fingers. This will prevent dislodging; tumbler will

can’t fall onto the

stemware so that they cannot move easily. Don’t let

the glasses touch each other.

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heating element. Arrange not fall through rack onto

and

saucers. This rack is ideal for dishwasher-safe plastics. When

sure that each plastic tumbler is secured over two

Calrod@

heating unit.

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HOW TO LOAD

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BOTTOM

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Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and
lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down.

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Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items
so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach
soiled surfaces.

Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in
corners or in the back. All
salad bowls and mixing
lower

rack.

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

edge,

large

items, such as Pitchers,

bowl;, should be

wash~d

in the

Don’t let any
item extend

through bottom.

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Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up
to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons
so they can’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small
plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from
small containers are not recommended for automatic

dishwashing.

in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.

Precaution!

Take out anything that may
bottom of the basket

If placed in the dishwasher, they should go

fall

or extend through the

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Material

—

Aluminum

Chinti

Stoneware

Crystal

Non-dishwasher
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.

Glass
Iron
Pewter
Plastics

Stainless steel

Sterling

and Silver

Non-stick
coatings

Tin
Wood

Silver

plate

W~T

Usually

Safe

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES

NO
NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO
NO

YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

IN YOUR DISHWASHER.

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.

Antique, metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade. Gold leaf
will discolor.

Antique, metal-trimmed or
hand-painted patterns fade.
Gold leaf

Milk glass may yellow.
Iron will rust.
Pewter tarnishes.

Don’t put in same silverware
basket with stainless steel.
Contact between metals can
damage silver.

Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same load. Silver may get a
brown film.

Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives

Tin can rust,
Wood can warp, crack or lose

its finish with any type of washing.

will

discolor.

cari loosen.

Special Instructions

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
one piece daily for at
rest of the set.

Load securely to prevent movement. Check your
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 DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in
the top rack before

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 difficult-to-remove
black spots. Place in back section of
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.

least a month. Compare with the

dishwashing an entire set.

silverwme basket to avoid

Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.

Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD
cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes
at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion

of the cycle.
However, opening the door during any cycle

lessens cleaning power. 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.

2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then
open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise
from opened 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.

CAW Am CLEAN~G

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.

Not Using Your Dishwasher

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

● Cut off electrical power to the

dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.

● Turn off the water supply.

● Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water valve.

Built-in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.

in Winter? Protect Against Freezing.

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The inside usually takes care of

ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.
Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.

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● 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.

● Remove the plastic pump cover

in the tub bottom and use a
sponge to soak up water in
the rubber boot.

An air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.

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

If you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean.

With most types, first turn off the
dishwasher, then lift off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check for any buildup of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

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HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS

If you are

redecorating,

you can change
your dishwasher’s
front panels
to match or

blend with

your new colors.
The panel is

held in place by
the door trim and
the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each
panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with
the color of your own choice.

NOTE:

panels or when lower access panel is removed.

Do not operate the dishwasher while changing

How to

1. Take out trim screws on either side of the dishwasher

2. Slide out the insert panel.

3. Put the color you want in front.

4. Replace the insert panel, side trim and screws.

How to change lower panel insert:

1. Remove panel attachment screws.

2. Remove the entire panel.

3. Take out screws and remove the top trim.

4. Slide out the insert panel.

5. Put the color you want in front.

6. Replace the insert panel, top trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire panel and attachment screws.

change door panel insert:

door. Remove the side trim.

(Careful+dges

maybe sharp).

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

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PROBLEM

DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES

AND

FLATWARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

A

fise

in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

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

may

Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See
section).

Unload

the bottom
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.

Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not
Check

Water Temperature section).
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 Care and Cleaning section).

Improper rack loading. (See Loading section).

the bottom rack

rack.

inlet

water temperature. It should be at least

fwst.

Water from dishes in the

How

to Test Water Temperature

top

rack maybe spilling into

empty.

120°F.

(To test, see How to

have dropped from

Test

DE~RGENT
W

DISPENSER CUPS

DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
AFTER
DETERGENT

~LLOW

BROWN

LEFT

ADD~G

OR

HLM

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

The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded

used

items. If you
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically,

Detergent may be old.

The

away.
Cycle Indicator Dial must be OFF for cup lid to close and

unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does

not advance by itself.

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm water.

An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron
deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
this

Yellow film on sterling
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.

pr~blem.

a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on

cdl

for service.

H

the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it

latch

properly. If you

Your water softener

silver

compmy

results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.

can tell you about the filter.

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PROBLEM SOLVER

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PROBLEM

SPOTS

AND
F~MING

GLASSES

FLAWAM

ON

Am

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Spotting can be caused by dl these things:

●

Extremely hard water. (See

● Low

inlet

water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section).

●

Overloading the dishwasher.

● Improper loading. (See Loading section),

● Old or damp powder detergent.

●

Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See

How

to Choose

and

Use Detergent section).

How

to Choose and Use

Detergent section),

●

Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).

●

Too little detergent.

Local water conditions and personal preferences

(See

How to

Choose and

Use Detergent section).

VW.

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 stibborn spofi and film from glassware:

1. Remove

2. Do

3. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will

now be in the main wash.

4. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of

the dishwasher.

5. Close

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yoms
doesn’t,

Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home
water

dl

metal utensils from the dishwasher.

not add detergent.

the

door and allow to complete the cycle.

cdl

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soRener.

(60 ml) of

citric

CLOW~mS
GLASSWAM

CHWPING OF

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ON

C~NA

If

vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.”

film carmot

The

can be

It

shotiest

the

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds

be removed.

prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash

glasswme

cycle that will get them clean.

150°F.

in

Rough handling CM cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china

loose.

are secure and can’t jar

stemwme
Mways

will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher,

use the top

rack for delicate items.

(See Loading section). Make sure Ml glasses and

●

PROBLEM

BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES

SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING

IN

T~ BO~OM

OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP

OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER
LEAKS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Numinum utensils often

leave

marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks

with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean

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

If

the

entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air

gap, if you have one.
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

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon

of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly
turning the control

Repeat if necessary.

Suds can cause unit to

designed for automatic dishwashers.

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

(See

Care and Cleaning section).

did

until a drain period is reached.

ovefflow.

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

SUDSING.

Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

MOTOR HUMS

If you need more help.
GE Answer

800.626.2000
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Center@

Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.
If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it

..call, toll free:

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.

to

fill and pump out once every week.

This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.

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Our factory-trained technicians know
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WARRANTY

as your sales slip or

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check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace

pati

of

the

dishwasher that fails

any

because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
For ten years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace

tub

or door /iner

if it fails to contain

the

water because of a manufacturing
defect such as cracking, chipping,
peeling or rusting.

● Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read

vour

Use and Care material.● Cleaninu

If you

~hen

have any questions device
about operating the-product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

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800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service

shop or for the service technician’s

travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be

provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized

Care@

Customer

servicers during

normal working hours.
Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

. Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

or

servicinu

i;

drain line.

● Failure of the product if it is used

of air

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for other than its intended purpose

or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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Pub. No. 39-3220

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Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Warrantor: General Electric Company

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