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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
Important Phone Numbers 19

Loading
Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Guide

Cycle Selection
Drying Options

4,5

8,9

4,5

4,5

11

2

11

10

19

7
2

12

2

5

Plate Warmer
Soil Level

Problem
Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions 11

Warranty
Water Temperature

Winter Storage

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

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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

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

If you received
a damaged dishwasher...

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

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

Check the Problem
back of this guide. It lists causes

of minor operating problems that

you can correct yourself.

Solver

in the

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.

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
further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In
most cases, this will solve the problem.

3

steps to follow for

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

●

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

cycle [o

the

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all
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

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

your
saver
heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally
over

●

Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

Wacker

DRYING HEAT OFF

drying

a

longer period such as overnight.

Drive

60606

option (energy

feature) that turns the drying

of water that will remove the soil from the load.

the

(See

Operating section).

2

WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic

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●

Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose, as you will
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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling toll free,
the GE Answer

—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 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.

s

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 injury.

●

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 the handles up

to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

●

Do not tamper with controls,

safety precautions, including the
following:

find

described in this

●

This dishwasher must be properly

installed and located in accordance

. .

.

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

Center~800.626.2000.

●

Do

not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids

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heating element and be damaged.

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Do not touch the

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
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.

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w

~fore

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
period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS
IS

EXPLOSI~,

damage or injury, if you have not used hot water
for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence
in which the hot water system may not have been
used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets
and allow them to run for several minutes before
using any electrical appliance which is connected
to the hot water system. This will allow any
hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.

SAVE

THESE

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To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply

WARNING—H~ROGEN

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

hot

water has not been used for a

To prevent the possibility of

heating element during

materird

GAS

INSTRUCTIONS

3

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR

STEP 1.

pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.

STEP 2.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator
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.

STEP 3.
DRYING HEAT ON.

drying heater on for fast drying.

DRYING HEAT OFF.

drying heater off to save energy.
The dishes
a longer period such as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner, open
the dishwasher door after the
complete to reduce the natural drying time.

Use of this option reduces the electrical energy
used by this model approximately
NORMAL WASH cycle.

STEP 4.

(See Cycle Selection Hints).

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

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,

Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.

Dial

is at OFF position

(See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).

Select drying option.

Turns the

Turns the

will

dry naturally over

cycle

is

.

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Select

the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.

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for the

do not turn the dial any

to start the dishwasher.

DRYINGH#:

ON

DIS~ASHER

●

For POTS & PANS and NORMAL WASH cycles:

a.

Push selected cycle button.
b. Latch the door.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle

Indicator Dial to ON
position to start the
cycle. You will hear
the motor start. There
is a time delay between
the start-up and the water
fill so you-will not hear
wash ;ction right away.

●

For WATER SAVER cycle:

a.

Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Slowly turn the Cycle

Indicator Dial to the

WATER SAVER position.

c.

Latch door to start the cycle.

●

For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

a.

Be sure door is unlatched.

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.

●

For PLATE WARMER cycle:

a. Load clean plates and dishes

to be warmed.

b. Select DRYING HEAT ON

drying option.

c. Leave the door unlatched.
d. Slowly turn the Cycle

Indicator Dial clockwise
to the PLATE WARMER position.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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Cycle Selection Hints

It is important to follow the Loading instructions.

●

POTS & PANS—For

cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy soil.

items such as pots, pans

● WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that

have not dried on, or that have extra preparation

Everyday dishes may be included. before loading. It saves water and energy.

● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes,

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

● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will be washed later.

● PLATE WARMER—For warming clean dishes

Do ixot use detergeilt.

and serving plates for the serving of hot food.

What Happens in Each Cycle

●

You 11 hear occasional clicking sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding action.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
—Timer control as cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.

Wash

Cycle

Time

Minutes

Wush Cycies

Water

Use

Gallons

(approx.) (approx.)

● During the drying period:

—The motor stops.
— Water vapor comes through the vent by the

latch

door

being uumped

Cycle Sequence

during drying and when water is

-.

.

out.

POTS & PANS
NORMAL WASH
WATER SAVER

RINSE & HOLD

Drying Options:

DRYING HEAT ON. Available on
DRYING HEAT OFF. Drying

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Dishwashing

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11.4

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heater

Starts with HOT Water

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72

mmmmm

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all

wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 25 minutes to wash

is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

mm

cycle

time

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

120°F.

To prevent dish damage, the inlet water should not exceed

150°F.

How to Test Water Temperature

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.,

Helpful hints:

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

adjust your water heater.

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
Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser. ‘~
Unscrew

the tip 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

the cap. Note the FULL

performance, use of a rinse

line

on

solid

form.

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FULL

up.

If

thermostat

the

time,

water faucet
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
and you

longer cycle

half-full with detergent.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
approximately 4 X ounces. This should last
about

water in

cannot

3

months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

If you accidentally spill:

agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the
dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent,

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET-DRY”)
Corporate Centre I
55 Federal Road

P.O.

Box 1991

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

you have not used hot water

the pipes will be

at

sink

and allow

if water is less than

adjust your water heater: Select a

and fill

both detergent cups at least

cold.

Turn on the hot

it to run until water is hot.

Wipe up the rinse

write:

for some

120*F.

spill

in the

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

Second, check the phosphate content.

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. If the phosphate content is
low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent
with hard water.

oversudsing.

Phosphate

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

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?

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.

can your county extension agent or your

That

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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.

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).

Under the sink

If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it
away.

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

you

use a

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

cycles use two washes.
See “Detergent Usage Guide” below.

(Be sure the CYCLE INDICATOR
DIAL is at OFF position
adding detergent. Otherwise,
the detergent cup will not close
and latch properly).

Two, because some

OPEN

CUP

before

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,,1,4

Close

the

main cup.

reduce the amount ?fdetergent
and rinse aid agent

~pillage

into the tub.

CLOSE TIGHTLY

Detergent

CYCLES
POTS & PANS

NORMAL WASH
WATER SAVER

RINSE & HOLD

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

lime

can

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
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
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.

Usage

build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open

of normal food soils is not necessary.

large

Guide

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quantities of any food. Your

(powder or liquid)

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER
(O-3 grains hardness)

Main Cup Open Cup
Half

Half

Full

Full

+

Half

None Half Full

Use no detergent

you’ll

Full

soon

(3-7 grains)
Main Cup
Completely + Half Full

Full

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II

Use no detergent

and cause

3. Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in
dishwasher
become hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are more
difficult to wash and may not come
POTS & PANS cycle. Remember to use your
RINSE ONLY 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

When

using

is required before loading. The POTS & PANS cycle can
wash heavily soiled dishes and remove dried-on and
baked-on soils from pots, pans and casseroles. Items with

burned-on soils may not come clean, and the dishwasher
cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by
overheating during cooking.

HARD WATER

(7-1

2 grains*)

Main

Open Cup

None Completely

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$Filled

flooding.

before

long

Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

soil has a chance to dry and

period of time.

Cup$

Completely

Full

Full

Use no detergent

Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

the POTS & PANS

+

Completely

1

Full

clean

cycle,

less preparation

Open

None

in the

Cup*

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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

Thi.~ i,~ a random

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. A spray arm in the top
washes down also. Make sure to place tall items to
the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked.

mixed

load,

the most common type

HOW TO

LOAD

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

Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may
be placed face down in the top rack. The top rack is
handy for
of water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.

all

kinds of odd shapes. Be sure the force

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

small

plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t

fall onto the

stemware so that they cannot move easily. Don’t
let the glasses touch each other.

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HOW TO LOAD

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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.
so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach
soiled surfaces.

Place

items

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

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.

bowl;, should be

wash~d

in the

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.
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 fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.

If placed in the dishwasher, they should go

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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

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YOUR DISHWASHER.

Subhead that goes all the way across

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 Silver
and Silver plate

Non-stick
coatings

Tin
Wood

Usually

Safe

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES

NO
NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO
NO

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
Gold leaf will

Milk

glass may

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 can loosen.

Tin can rust.
Wood can warp, crack or lose

its finish with any

discoior.

yellow.

type

fade.

of

washing.

Special Instructions

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by

scouring

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash

one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the

rest of the set.

Load securely to prevent movement. Check your
manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.

~o”not

and discoloration

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in

the

R“inse

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 silverware basket to avoid
exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with

vegetable oil to keep it from

with soap-filled steel

w“ash

in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher

or

staining of dishwasher may result

top

rack

before dishwashing

if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods

WOOI pads.

an entire set.

losing

its non-stick

quality.

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

Add dishes

cycle. With other wash cy;les, 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
at the beginning.

any

time

during

the RINSE & HOLD

load

everything

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.

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the

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

control panel with a lightly dampened

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.

WR97X02

16) is available from GE Appliance

Parts Marts.
The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should

ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.

Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.

gritty cleaners.

Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing.

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.

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Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water valve.

PUMP COVER SCREWS

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● Drain water from the inlet line

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and water valve. (Use a pan to
catch the water.)

● Reconnect the water

the water valve.

● Remove the plastic pump cover

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

the rubber boot.

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

inlet

line to

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.

How to change door panel insert:

1. Take out trim screws on either side of the

dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.

2. Slide the door panel out.
(Careful—edges may be sharp.)

3. Turn the door panel around and put the color you

want in front.

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

How to Change Lower Panel Insert:

Top
Trim

\

/

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: Do not operate
dishwasher while changing
panels

panel is removed.

1. Remove the lower access assembly by taking out
the attachment screws and then lifting it up and
clear of the retaining tabs.

2. Take out the top trim screws and remove the
top trim.

3. Slide the color panel (s) up and out and put the
color you want in front.

4, Replace the top trim and screws.

5. Replace the entire access assembly by hanging
it back on the retaining tabs and replacing the
attachment screws.

or when lower access

Attachment Screws

Wood panels

A

wood panel trim kit,

GPF 40, contains trim and

instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel

panel

and lower access

no thicker than 1/4” to match
kitchen cabinets. The kit is available at no extra cost.
(Specify

GPF40).

12

Order from:

GE Appliances
c/o

Dri-View

4706

Manufacturing

Allmond

Ave.

Louisville, KY 40209

PROBLEM

POSSELE

CAUSE

DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE

DETERGENT

LE~

IN DISPENSER CUPS

A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped
from the rack. Water is causing utensils to
placed in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature

is

correct. (See How to Test Water Temperature

ratie. Make sure everything is securely

section).
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes

in

the top rack maybe spilling into

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

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

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least
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

Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section).
Improper rack loading. (See Loading section).
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking

detergent cup.

120°F.

(To test, see How to Test

using

your dishwasher.

DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT

YELLOW OR
BROWN

~LM

The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on

cup

detergent. If the
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it

away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Cycle

Indicator Dial must be OFF for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you

unlatch

tie

door and open it to dry your dishes,

still doesn’t open automatically,

cdl

for service.

the

Cycle Indicator

Did

does

not advance by itself.

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand,

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

teIl

this problem. Your water softener company can

film

Yellow
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.

you about the filter.

using a solution of 1/2 cup

(continued next page)

13

THE PROBLEM

(continued)

SOL~R

PROBLEM

S~TS
FWMING

AND

ON
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Spotting can be caused by

●

Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).

●

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

Q

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

all

these things:

Detergent section).

●

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

●

Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).

Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of
detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher
detergent may help reduce filming.

To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:

1.

Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Select POTS & PANS cycle.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will
now be in the main wash.

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

6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.

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.

botiom

of

(60 ml) of citric

If

yours

doesn’t, call GE Factory Service).
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home

water

sofiener.

CLOUDWESS ON
GLASSWA~

CHWPING

OF

CHWA

14

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

It

can

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

the shortest cycle that will get them clean.

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
Rough handling

can

cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china

are secure and can’t jar loose. (See Loading section). Make sure

150°F.

tdl

glasses and

stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES

SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER

STAND~G

IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB

WA~R

WON’T PUMP

OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER
LEAKS

Aluminum 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. (See Care and Cleaning section).

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

DISHWAS=R

To

1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water

by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.

Reoeat

Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.

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

detergents are not meant for dishwashers.

DETERGENTS TO AVOID

remove suds from

if

necessm.

accidenti

the

tub:

Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add

spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

USE ONLY

SUDSING.

AUTOMA~C

ovetiowing.

MOTOR

STAIN~G

HUMS

OF

TUB INTERIOR

If you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

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

This will help keep the
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub

interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.
If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.

and

pump

sed

moist, and the garbage disposer clear.

out

once every week.

15

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cover procedures intended to be performed by any
Other servicing
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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YOUR HOTPOINT

AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

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
your home to repair or replace

pati

of

the

dishwasher that fails

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

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 your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please

contact your dealer or our

Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

consumer information service

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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.

sewice labor in

/iner

if it fails to contain

any

the

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,
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
Customer
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.

● Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

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Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Care” servicers during

D.C.

In Alaska the

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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

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

Manager+onsumer

This

book is printed on recycled paper.

Part No. 165
Pub

3-93

No.

39-5223

CG

D3080P295

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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