GE HDA180, HDA150 Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Air Gap Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services Cycle Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 7 Dispenser Cups

Energy-Saving Tips Front Panel Color Change 12

Important Phone Numbers Loading

Model and Serial Numbers Operating Guide

10 19

4,5 User Maintenance Instructions 11

15,

8,9

4,5

Cycle Selection

Drying Options

Problem Solver Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions

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13-15

Use and Care of

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models

mA150 mA180

Warranty

7 2

Water Temperature Winter Storage

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

Back Cover

A note to

We’d like to thank you and congratulate you for making the wise decision in purchasing your dishwasher, This User Guide is designed to be kept near your dishwasher at all times for quick and easy reference. Features

may vary on some dishwasher models. Please read the following tips to insure your dishwasher is operating at its best performance.

We care about you and your appliance and we want your dishwasher to do its job for you.

consumer—

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HOT WATER—Your dishwasher

needs

hot water for best results.

entering the dishwasher should beat least

120°F.

but

Your

dishwasher

performs BETTER with HIGHER

water temperatures not to exceed

●

WATER

of the water plays an important

how well your dishwasher cleans. In areas where water is very hard (12 grains or more), it may be necessary to install a water softener, If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, contact your local water department.

●

DETERGENTS4nly

labeled for use in automatic dishwashers.

liquid soaps.. that will cause and use depends on the water hardness and the amount of soil on your dishes. In most cases, detergent amounts should be increased for hard water and heavy soil.

●

~NSE

— to reduce water spotting — to improve drying. Always check and refill the rinse agent when necessary.

● FOR BEST RESULTS—The cycles

and the options you choose have an effect on the results you get. The following are examples. (Please, see the Operating Instructions, Tips for more information.)

● WASH HEAT BOOST

— use with heavily soiled loads. — extends cycle to heat water for best

HARDNES>The

use detergents

Never use laundry detergents or

leaks.

The amount of detergent you

AGENT—should always

washing and drying.

Water

150°F.

hardness

part in

oversudsing

be used:

OPTION—

Before using your dishwasher,

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Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call

the GE Answer Center days a week.

read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly.

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If you received

a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately

builder) that sold you the dishwasher.

contactthedealer(or

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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.

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POTSCRUBBER

— use with dried or baked-on heavily

soiled loads.

● HEATED DRY OPTION—

— assures faster drying. — be sure to use a rinse agent.

CYCL&

We ’11 be there... No matter what major appliance you buy from us, you

always get more than a quality product. You receive the added assurance that, should you ever need our help, we’ll be there.

We ask that you please be sure to read all the Important Safety Instructions before operating your new appliance to insure your safety.

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Use

this

sppliance only

as you will

WARN~G-When

appliance,

safety fallowing:

~ways

precautions, including the

for its intended purpose,

find desctibed

in this

using this

exercise basic

Use

and Care

Guide.

This dishwasher must be properly

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receive an Instigation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling toll free, the GE Answer Center? 800,626.2000.

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power-supply circuit to avoid

in the

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Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher,

●

Do not wash plastic items

“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent, For plastic items not so marked,

recommendations.

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Load light plastic

become dislodged and the dishwasher—they might come into contact

with the heating element and be damaged.

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When loading items to be washed:

ticinity

tintiize tie p~ibility

Locate sharp items so

to damage the door seal, and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to

reduce

installed and located in accordance

with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not

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nut

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materials,

gasoline

flammabie vapors

electicd

and liquids

overload.

co~bustible

other

of Ws or any other appliance.

unless

marked

check

the manufacturer’s

items

so they will not

drop

the

bottom of

i~ury.

that

they are not likely

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 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 dl warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury,

●

To minimize the possibility of

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before attempting any maintenance. Turning the control dial to the does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIW.

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.

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

NOTE;

position

WARNING—H~ROGEN GAS is

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

To prevent the possibility of

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not tamper with controls,

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

NOTE: If dishwasher drains into

waste disposal, operate the disposal until it is empty before starting dishwasher.

a food

Step 1.

Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)

Step 2.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at the OFF position and the door is unlatched. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. (See Detergent Guide.) Use a rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.

How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)

(See

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Step 5.

Select

the desired Drying Options.

● HEATED DRY ON—Turns the drying heater on

for fast drying. When selected, the cycle time will be extended for 29 minutes.

●

HEATED DRY OFF—Shuts

thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes longer but saves energy. You can open the door after the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for overnight drying.

off the heating unit,

Step 3.

Latch the door.

Step

Select the desired wash cycle. . HEAVY WASH—For

casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils, Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal cycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.

● NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday

dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

● WATER SAVER—For dishes with

cycle saves water by using 3070 less water than the NORMAL WASH cycle.

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will be washed later.

DRY

ON is not recommended for this cycle.

items such as pots, pans and

light

soils. This

Do not

use detergent. HEATED

Step 6.

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the Cycle Indicator Dial to selected wash cycle.

● Turning the dial to the selected wash cycle will

begin the cycle immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

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Cycle Selection Chart

Water Use

Wash Cycles

HEAVY WASH NORMAL WASH WATER SAVER RINSE & HOLD

Drying Options: HEATED DRY ON.

HEATED DRY OFF. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

Gallons

(approx.)

10.3

Available on

Wash Cycle

Time

Minutes

(approx.)

8.6 52

7.1

3.0

all

wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 29 minutes 10 wash cycle time

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ENERGY-SAV~G

● 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.

● Always

of water that (See the Operating section.)

select

the cycle that uses the least amount

will

remove the soil from the load.

Cycle Sequence

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● If you don’t need your dishes right away, allow

the dishes to dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

Good

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must beat least inlet water

Dishwashing Stirts

shodd not exceed

150°F.

with HOT Water

120°F.

To prevent dish damage,

How to Test Water Temperature

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the 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.

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 the rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL line on the top of the cap. Add liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the top of the FULL line. Replace the cap. The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

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Full

Helpful

low, or if your water travels a long 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. Turn 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.

To improve washability if the water is less than and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least full with detergent.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds approximately 4fi ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed.

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 agent, write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET-DRY”)

Corporate Centre 1

55 Federal Road

P.O.

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

hink:

Box 1991

If outside temperatures are unusually

120°F.

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