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Safety Instructions ........... 2-5

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ................. 17

Control Panel and Settings ........ 6 j 9

Display Lights ....................... 9

Loading Place Settings ............. 16

Loading the Racks ............. 14j 16

Recommended Dishwasher

Products ............................. 9

Using the Dishwasher .......... 10113

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 18-2o

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ................. 25

Warrantg .......................... 2/4

Stainless Steel

Tub Dishwashers

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just insidethe door.

165D4700P389 49-55065 07-09 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING--
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY

Undercertain conditions, hydrogen gas may be producedin a water heater that hasnot beenused for two
or more weeks. HYDROGENGAS ISEXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been usedfor two or more weeks, preventthe possibility of damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for severalminutes. Dothis before using any
electrical appliance connected to the hot water system.This simple procedure will allow any built-up
hydrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke,use an open flame, or usethe appliance
during this process.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

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This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can
receive one by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com.

• Connectthe dishwasher/appliance to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or run an
equipment-grounding conductor with the circuit
conductors and connect to the equipment-
grounding terminal or leadof the appliance.

• Improper connection ofthe equipment-grounding
conductor can result ina riskof electric shock.

Checkwith a qualified electrician orservice
representative ifyou are indoubt whether the
appliance isproperly grounded.

• Disposeof discardedappliances and shipping
or packing material properly.

• Donot ottempt to repoir or reploceony port
of your dishwosherunlessit is specifically
recommended in this monuol.Allother servicing
should be referredto o quolified technicion.

• Tominimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this opplionce from the power supply
beforeottempting ony mointenonce.

NOTE:Turningthe dishwasheroff doesnot

disconnecttheappliance from thepower supply.
Werecommend having o qualified technician
serviceyour appliance.

CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage

• Contents washed inAnti-bacterial mode, if
available,may be hot to the touch. Usecore

before handling.

• Usinga detergent that is not
specifically designedfor

dishwashers will cause the
dishwasherto fill with suds.

• If your dishwosher isconnected to o woll [-_j
switch,ensure thot the switch is on prior

to use.

• On dishwosherswith electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the wall switch

off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds after

turning the switch on beforetouching START/RESET
to allow the control to initialize.

• Non-Dishware Items: Donot wash items such
aselectronic air cleanerfilters, furnace filters
and paint brushes in your dishwasher.Damage

to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining
of the dishwasher may result.

• Closesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance
isused by or near children.

• Load light, plastic items so they do not become
dislodgedand drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher-they might come into contact with
the heating element and bedamaged.

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iADVERTENCIA!

Para su seguridad, debe cumplirse con la informaci6n de este manual a fin de minimizar
el riesgo de incendio o explosi6n, descarga el_ctrica o para prevenir dafios a la propiedad,
lesiones personales o la muerte.

iADVERTENCIA! SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA

Bajo ciertas condiciones, puede producirse gas de hidr6geno en un calentador de agua que no se ha usado
durante dos semanas o mc_s.ELGAS DEHIDROGENO ES EXPLOSIVO.

Siel agua caliente no se ha utilizadopar dossemanas o m6s,evite laposibilidadde daflos o lesiones
abriendo todos losgrifos de agua caliente g dej6ndolas correr durante varios minutos. Haga esto antes
de utilizar cualquier aparato el_ctrico que seencuentre conectado al sistema deagua caliente. Estesimple

procedimiento permitir6 que selibere cualquier clase de acumulaci6n de gas de hidr6geno. Yaque elgas
es inflamable,no fume o utilice una llama abierta o un aparato durante este proceso.

INSTALACION Y MANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOS

Este lavaplatos debe instalarse de manera adecuada g ubicarse de acuerdo con los Instrucciones de

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Instalaci6n antes de comenzar el usa Si usted no ha recibido una pdgina de Instrucciones de instalaci6n
con su lavaplatos, puede obtener una visitando nuestro sitio Web en GEAppliances.com.

• Conecteel lavaplatos/aparato a un sistema • Nointente reparar ocambiar ninguna piezade
de cableado permanente con conexi6n a tierra

o debe utilizarse un conductor deconexi6n a tierra
del equipamiento con los conductores decircuito,

g debe conectarse a la terminal de conexi6n
a tierra o conductor del aparato.

• Unaconexi6n inadecuada del conductor de
conexi6n a tierra de equipo puede provocar

un riesgo de descarga [e-mail] un
electricistacalificado o representantede servicio

t@cnicosi tiene dudas sabrela correcta conexi6n
a tierra del aparato.

• Eliminelosaparatos que no va a utilizar m6s g el
material de empaque o env[o coma corresponde.

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su lavaplatosa menos que est_ espec[ficamente
recomendado en este manual. Cualquier otro

serviciodebe realizarloun tOcnicocalificado.

Paraminimizar la posibilidadde una descarga
el@ctrica,desconecteeste aparato de lafuente
de energfaantes de realizarcualquier clasede

mantenimiento.

NOTA:Apagar ellavaplatosno desconectael
oparato del suministrode energia.Recomendamos
que un t@cnicocalificadorealiceel servido t@cnico

de suaparoto.

PRECAUCION: Para evitar lesiones menores g dafios a la propiedad

• Loselementos lavados en el modo anti-bacterial,
sise encuentra disponible,pueden quedar

calientes altacto. Tenga cuidado antes de
tocarlos.

• Utilizarun detergente no
diseBadoespec[ficamente
para lavaplatos provocar@
que el aparato seIlene

• Sisu lavaplatos seencuentra conectado
a un interruptor de pared,verifique que

de espuma.

el interruptor seencuentre encendido
antes del usa.

• Enlavaplatos con controles electr6nicos,si usted
elUeapagar el interruptor de pared entre ciclos
de lavado, deje pasar 5-10 segundos despu_sde
encender el interruptor antes de presionar
START/RESETpara permitir que el control se inicie.

• Elementosno aptos para lavaplatos: No lave
elementos coma flltros de limpiadores de aire
electr6nicos,filtros de hornos g pincelesde pintura
en su lavaplatos. Pueden producirse danos en el
lavaplatos g decoloraci6n omanchas en el
aparato.

• Serequiere una supervisi6nestricta cuando
cualquier aparato esutilizado par ninoso en

su cercanfa.
Cargueelementos livianos g pl6sticos de modo

que no sedesplacen g caigan al fondo del
lavaplatos, ga quepueden entrar en contacto con
el elemento calentador g da_arse.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING--
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ik WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers ore
dongerous...even if they will sit for "just o few

days." If you ore getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions below

to help prevent accidents.

Screw

(on some
models)

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When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,

... WARNING! including the following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Hanual.

• Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher
and keep them out of the reach of children.
Cascade ®and Cascade ® Complete Automatic
Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal
Cleare rinse agents have been approved for use

in all GEdishwashers.

• On models with the SmartDispense TM sgstem,

do not mix eng chlorine bleech-besed eutometic
dishwashing detergent with ang dishwashing
detergent containing enzgmes us this could
cause the detergents to congeal end loud to

blockage of the SmartDispense TM sgstem.

• Locate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal.

• Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries.

• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic

Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:

reTake off the door of the washing comportment

or remove the door latch (as shown).

NOTE:Alltop control models alsohaveo latch screw
which must be removed (StepJ)asshown.

items not so marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.

• 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 tamper with controls.

• Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.

• Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher
when opening or closing the door due to the
possibility of small fingers being pinched in the door.

• Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the door

latch.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

• Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this
or any discarded appliance.

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iADVERTENCIA! RIESGO DE ENCIERRO PARA NI_IOS

ELIMINACION CORRECTA DEL LAVAPLATOS

Un lavaplatos desechado o abandonado resulta

peligroso...aOn si quedar6 en un lugar por "s61o
unos dfas". Siva a desechar su viejo lavaplatos,

siga las siguientes instrucciones para prevenir
accidentes.

Tornillo

(enalgunos
modelog

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Antes de desechar su viejo lavaplatos:

• Quite la puerta del compartimento de lavado
o saque la traba de la puerta (como puede

verse).

NOTA:Todoslos modelos con control superior
tombidn cuenton conun tomillo de lo trobo que

debequitorse (Poso2)como seilustro.

__Z_iADVERTENCIA! cuondousesuIovoplotos,sigoprecoucionesb_sicos

• Useesteaparato s61ocon elobjetivo para el que
fue creado,como sedescribeen este Manualdel

Propietario.

• Utilices61odetergentes en polvo,Ifquidoo tabletas
o agentes de enjuague recomendadospara uso
en lavaplatosg mant@ngalosalejadosdel alcance
de losniBos.Losdetergentes para lavaplatos
autom6ticos Cascade ®g Cascade ®Complete,

g losagentes de enjuague Cascade Crgstal Clear_
han sido aprobados para el uso en todos los

lavaplatosGE.

• En modelos con elsistemo SmortDispense TM,
no mezcle detergentes pore Iovoplotos
outom6ticos con blonqueodor con detergentes
pore Iovoplotos que contengon enzimos porque
los detergentes pueden solidificorse g provocor
bloqueos en el sistemo SmortDispenseTM.

• Ubiqueloselementosfilososde modo que no daBen • Noalmacene o use materialescombustibles,
el selladode la puerta, gasolinau otrosvaporeso Ifquidosinflamables

• Carguecuchillosfilososcon losmangos hacia arriba cerca de esteo cualquier otro aparato.
para reducir el riesgode una lesi6npersonal. • Nopermita que los nihosjueguen sobre,con

• Nolaveelementos pl6sticosa menos que est_n odentro de este o cualquierotro aparato
marcados como aptos paralavaplatoso desechado.

de seguridad, inclugendo los siguientes:

equivalente.Enel casode elementospl6sticos
que no est@nmarcados asf,verifiquelas

recomendacionesdelfabricante.

• Notoque el elemento calentador durante el uso
o inmediatamente despu@sdefinalizar el uso.

• Nohaga funcionar el lavaplatosa menos que todos
lospaneles del recintose encuentren ensulugar.

• Noaltere o modifique loscontroles.

• Nomaltrate, ni se sienteo separe sobrela puerta
o bandejasde losplatos del lavaplatos.

• Nopermita que los niBosjueguen alrededordel
lavaplatoscuando abra o cierrela puerta debido
a la posibilidadde pellizcarsusdedoscon la puerta.

• Nodesecheellavaplatossin antes quitar lapuerta
del compartimento de lavado o latraba dela

puerta.

LEA YSIGA ESTAINFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD
CUIDADOSAMENTE.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

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About the dishwasher control panel.

YoucanlocatebJourmodelnumberonthetubwalljustinsidethedoor.Throughoutthismanual,featuresandappearancemablva¢fromyourmodel.

Front-Control Dishwashers H _ D

SENSINGWASHING OrvtnG SANmZ_O cLeAN

RINSE C HIINA I WASH PROGRAMS

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lri ir.i it,!

Top-Control Dishwashers

TIME REMAINING

lri

ControlSettings

_ StatusIndicatorLights (Indicatorsvar_jb_jmodels)

TheStatus displagtellsgou what ishappeningwhile the dishwasher is inoperation and mayflash,
indicating a malfunction.Thelightswill come ONindicating the sequenceof the dishwasheroperation.

LOW DETERGENT

SENSING

WASHING

DRYING

SANITIZED

CLEAN

Displagedwhen the SmartDispenseTM needsto be refilledwith liquid or gelautomatic

dishwasherdetergent.

NOTE:Ifgou are not usingSmartDispenseTM and gou want to turn the LOW DETERGENT
LEDlightoff, presstheADDED HEATpad 5 timeswithin 3 seconds.Youwill hear3

beeps;then the lightwill go off.Youcan turn the light backon bgpressingtheADDED
HEATpad5 timeswithin 3 seconds.

Displagedwhilethe Clean SensorTM ismeasuring the amount of soiland temperature

of water.The dishwasherwilladjust the selectedcgcle to achieveoptimal performance.

Displagedduring prewash,main wash and rinseperiods.
Displagedduring HEATEDDRY.

Displagedwhen cgcle has met sanitizationconditions.
Displagedwhen a wash cgcleiscomplete.

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LOW DETERGENT

E......_Smart Dispense

ENHANCEMENTS _ J

I ODED STEAH DRY For_s_co_s

ENHANCEMENTS _ STATUS

__ "--'-lJJJ J---1 .r--_7 "''-Jr=_oLocK _LOWDETERGENTIDRYING

l D-F_-,_V II AE ED I) STEAM II lie 'ED _L_prEss IISENSING IIISANITIZED

I i [] Smart Dispense

ADDED HEATED CONTROLS

El El

_/_ Time Remaining Displag (onsomemodels)

Duringoperation,the displag showsthe minutes remaininguntil the cgcle iscomplete.Thedisplagmag
adjust the remainingtime while the Sensinglightison.Thetime displayed at the start of eachcgcle may

changefrom the factorg setting asthe unit customizes itselfto home use.Duringa delag start, the displag
willshow hoursof time remaining untilthe cgcle starts.

NOTE:Thisdishwasher is equipped with CleanSensorTM with automatic temperature control; therefore,
cgcle length and time mag varg depending on soil and water temperature conditions.

Wash Programs (Selections)

El

Front-ControlDishwashers:Closeand latch door.Pressthepod for the desiredwashcblcle.
Top-ControlDishwashers:Usethearrow pads A v toscrollthrough the wash cbldeswhile door isopen.

NOTE:Allcgcle times and water usageinformation contained in the following section are approximate
values.Actualresults willdepend on severalfactors,includingbut not limited to inlet temperature

and amount ofsoil in thewash water.
Thelight aboveor nextto the selected pad will beONto indicatewhich WASHCYCLEhasbeen selected.

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Programs

ANTI-BACTERIAL/7.5-8.75 gal.,50-135 min.

SANIWASH

Thiscgcle ruisesthewater temperuture inthe finGIrinseto sunitizegour dishwure.
Thecgcle lengthwill varg dependingon the temperuture ofgour inletwuter.

NOTE:TheAnti-Bucteriulcgcle ismonitored for sunitizotionrequirements.Ifthe cgcle is
interrupted during or offer the muin wush portion or if the incoming water temperuture
isso low thut udequutewuter heutingcunnot be uchieved,the sunitizing conditionsmug

not be met. Inthesecuses,the sunitizedlight will not illuminote atthe end ofthe cgcle.
When usingthe Anti-Bucteriul cgcle,donot open the dishwusherdoor in thefinGIrinse.

NOTE:NSF-certifiedresidentialdishwashersare not intendedfor licensedfood
estublishments.

NOTE:Onlgthe Anti-Bucteriul cgcle husbeen designed to meet the requirements
of Section 6,NSF184 for soil removal and sunitizution efficucg.

DEEPCLEAN

(onsome models)

10 gol., 115-135 min.
Thiscgcle ismeunt for heuvilg soiled dishesor cookwure with dried-on or buked-on soils.

Thiscgcle mug not remove burned-on foods. Evergdugdishesore sufe to be used inthis
cgcle.

NOTE:Onsome models,the STEAMenhoncement willbe automaticollg selectedwhen
the DEEPCLEANcgcleischosen,ond connot bede-selected.

COOKWARE/

POTS & PANS

(on some models)

8.75-10 gol.,75-140 min.
Thiscgcle ismeont for heovilg soiled dishesor cookwore with dried-on or boked-on soils.

Thiscgcle mog not remove burned-on foods. Evergdogdishesore sofeto be used in
this cgcle.

NORMAL WASH

5.2gol.,60-90 min.
Thiscgcle isfor medium/heovilg soiled dishesond glGsswore.

Cgcle time ond woter usoge ore opproximote volues. Results will depend on
severol foctors, including but not limited to inlet temperoture, household woter

pressure ond omount of soil in the wosh woter.

SPEEDCYCLE

(onsome models)

CHINA/CRYSTAL

LIGHT WASH

(on some models)

7.5gol.,35-70 min.
Thiscgcle isfor evergdog dishesond glosswore.

7.5gol.,40-60 min.
Thiscgcle isfor lightlg soiledchino ond crgstol.

NOTE:Onsome models,this cgcle ond PLASTICSselectoriso toggle pod; push pod
to switch between this cgcle ond PLASTICS.

GLASSES

(onsome models)

PLASTICS

(on some models)

7.5gol.,40-75 min.
Thiscgcle isspecificollg designedfor glosses.

6.25-7.5 gol.,85-145 min.
Thelonger time for this cgcle includes o built-in drging portion thot is speciflcollg

designedto reduce the riskof melting plostic items ond improve plostic drging.

TOPRACKONLY

5-8.75 gol.,50-110 min.

(onsome models)

Thiscgcle woshes lightlg soileddishes on the upper reck only.

RINSEAND HOLD

IRINSEONLY}

2.5gol.,11 min.
Forrinsing portiol Ioodsthot will be woshed Ioter.Do not usedetergent with this cgcle.

About the dishwasher control panel.

D Enhancements

Thelight above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENThasbeen selected.

DELAYHOURS

TEMP BOOST/
ADDED HEAT/

EXTRA HOT WASH

STEAM

(onsome models)

HEATED DRY

RESET

Start

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Front-Control Dishwashers

Closeand latch the dishwasherdoor and select the cycle and desiredenhancements.Touch the
START/RESETpad one time to begin the cycle. Water fill begins immediately, and approximately
60 seconds later the wash action begins.

When the dishwasher door is fully closedand latched, the control panellights will display the last settings
you selected.If you don't want to change any of the settings,simply touch the START/RESETpad to
begin the cycle.

If the door isclosed,the indicator lightswill turn off ifthe START/RESETpad is not selectedwithin 5 minutes.
Toactivate the display,open and closethe door or pressany pad.

Youcan delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours (dependingon model).
Pressthe DELAVSTARTpad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start
of the cycle; then pressSTART/RESET.

Front-Control Dishwashers: The machine will count down and start automatically
at the correct time.

Top-Control Dishwashers: Afterclosing the door,the machinewill count down
and automatically start at the correct time.

NOTE:Tocancel the DELAVSTARTselection beforethe cycle begins,repeatedly press
the DELAVSTARTpad until the display isblank.

When selected,the cycle will run longer with heating element on to improve both wash
and dry performance.

NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith RINSEANDHOLDcycle.
Foruse with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils.Thisoption IvlUSTbe

selectedPRIORto starting the cycle. TheSTEAMoption adds 26 minutes to the
cycle time.

NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith RINSEANDHOLDcycle.
When HEATEDDRYis off,disheswill air dry.Top-control models have a fan that assists

the drying process.Thefan will run up to 4 hours affer the CLEANlight illuminates. If
desired,pressing any keypad will turn off the fan.

Light Off: Shuts off the drying heat option. Disheswill air dry naturally (front-control
dishwashers)or fan dry (top-control dishwashers)to save energy.

Light On:Turnsthe heater on for faster drying. Thiswill extend the total cycle time
between 8 and 58 minutes depending on the cycle selected.Ontop-control models,
a fan will continue to run up to 2 hours after the CLEANlight illuminates to assistthe
drying process.If desired,pressing any keypad will turn off the fan.

NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith RINSEAND HOLD cycle.

LOCK

Youcan lockthe controlsto prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher bg touching pads with this option
selected.

Tounlock the dishwasher controls, pressand hold the HEATEDDRYpadfor 3 seconds.
Thelight above the lock pad will turn off. Tolock the dishwasher,pressand hold the
HEATEDDRYpad for 3 seconds.The light above the LOCI(pad will turn on.

Tochange a cycle offer washing starts...
Front-Control Dishwashers: Touchthe START/RESETpadto cancelthe cycle.

TheSTART/RESETlightwillflash while the water ispumped out if needed.Thistokes
approximately 2 minutes.

Top-Control Dishwashers: Open the door slowly to prevent splash-out.
Touchthe START/RESETpad to cancel the cycle. Ifthe START/RESETlight isflashing,
close the door until the water pumps out (thistokes approximately 2 minutes)
and the light stops flashing.

When the lightstops flashing, the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and restarted.

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Top-Control Dishwashers
After selecting the cgcle and desiredenhancements, touch the START/RESETpod to reodg the

dishwasher to begin the cgcle.Closethe door to start the cgcle or begin the DELAVSTARTcountdown.
When the cgcle starts, the water fill begins and opproximotelg 60 secondslater the wash action begins.

Thedishwasher will olwogs displog gour lost selection and enhancements. If gou don't wont to change
the settings,simplg touch the START/RESETpod to reodg the dishwasher and closethe doorto begin

the cgcle.
ALL MODELS:Ifo power failure occurs NORMALand HEATEDDRYwill outomoticollg be programmed.

Make ong new selections and touch the START/RESETpodto begin the new cgcle.
When the door is opened,the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESETpodisnot selectedwithin

5 minutes. To activate the displog,open and close the door ortouch ong pod.

Clean

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Front-Control Dishwasher

TheCLEANlight will illuminate and o double beep will sound when o wash cgcleiscomplete. On some
models,the CLEANlight will turn off when the door isopened. On other models,the CLEANlight will

remain on until the door isopened and then relotched or untilong kegpod is pressedwhile the door
islatched shut.

Top-Control Dishwasher
TheCLEANlight will illuminate and a double beep will sound when a wash cgcle iscomplete. The CLEAN

light will remain on until the door isopened and then relatched or until any kegis pressed.
ALL MODELS:Toturn off the audible end-of-cycle signal (orre-activate it if it was previously turned off),

pressthe HEATEDDRYpad 5 times within 5 seconds.A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle
beep option has been toggled.

Flashing display lights.

Status Indicator Lights
START/RESET

What It Means

Cycle has been interrupted by pressingthe START/RESETpad, or there
has been a power failure. Light will stop flashing after the dishwasher

automatically drains out the water.Thedishwasher will restart with NORMAL
and HEATEDDRYifthe interruption was the result of a power failure.

Recommended dishwasher products.

GErecommends the following products for use in its
dishwashers:

• Foryour manual detergent dispenser,Cascade®
powder, liquid or gel automatic dishwasher
detergents are approved.

• Forgour SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser,use
onlg the recommended liquid automatic detergents

listed on page 12of this manual.

• Cascade Crystal Clear®rinseagents to remove
spots and prevent new film buildup on gour dishes,
glasses,flatware, cookware and plastic. Using rinse

agent alsoimproves drg performance.

• Cerama Bryte ®StainlessSteelAppliance Cleaner
to clean the exterior stainlesssteel panel of GEand

ProfileTM dishwashers (forstainlesssteel exterior

models onlg).

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run
continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.

Use Cascade Crystal Clear ®Rinse Agent

Cascade Crystal Clear ®rinse agent improves drying, removes spots and prevents new film buildup on
your dishes, glosses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser Rinse Aid Setting

Therinse agent dispenser holds 3.5oz.of rinseagent.
Under normal conditions,this will last approximatelg

one month. Trg to keep it full,but do not overfill.

Make surethe dishwasher door isfullg open.

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Turnthe dispenser

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cap to the left and
lift it out.

I-_1 Add rinseagent until

the indicator window
looks full.

[] Cleanup any spilled

rinseagent with a Indicator
damp cloth, window Dispensercap

FI Replacethe dispenser cap.

Theamount of rinseagent releasedinto the final
wash can be adjusted.The factorg setting isat the

midpoint. Ifthere are ringsof calcium (hardwater)
spots on dishes,trg a higher setting. If there is

foaming, use a lower setting.
Toadjust the setting:

Removethe dispenser cap_

thenturntheadjuster

counterclockwise to
increase the amount \_ _'_ Rinseagent

of rinseagent or _ adjuster
clockwiseto reduce

the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

• Noprerinsing of normal food soilisrequired. • Removelarge quantities of any remaining food.

• Scrapeoff hard soils,bones,toothpicks, skinsand • Removeleafy vegetables, meat trimmings and
seeds, excessiveamounts of grease or oil.

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Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added ang time before
the main wash.

I-_1 Squeezethe door latch to release the door.
I-_1 Do not open the door until the water spray

action stops. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.

I-_1Add forgotten dishes.
[_-I Close the door and dishwasher will start

in 5 seconds.

Manual Detergent Dispenser

Somemodelscomeequippedwithan automaticliquid
dishwasherdetergentdispenser(SmartDispenseTM) and

a manualdispenser.Youcanuseeitherofthesedispensers
butdon'tusebothatthesametime.

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Forheavilysoiledloads,useabit moredetergent.Forwater
temperaturesabove140°F,useabitlessdetergent.

Medium Medium Extremely

Soft Soft Hard Hard

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SmartDispense TM

Manual Detergent
Dispenser

Thecoverofthemanualdispenserwillopenduringthe
washcycle.IfyouareusingSmartDispenseTM, leavethe
coverofthe manualdispenseropenbeforestartingthe

cycle.
Forthemanualdispenser,Cascade®Automatic

DishwashingDetergentshavebeenapproved.Youmay use
powder,liquid,gelpacketsortabletsinthisdispenser.Itis

importantto keeppowdereddetergentsandtabletsfresh
anddrysothey don'tloseeffectiveness.Therefore,donot

putdetergentintothemanualdispenseruntilyou areready
towashdishes.

Filfing Manual Detergent Dispenser

Theamountofdetergentto usedependsonwhetheryour
waterishardor soft.Withhardwater,youneedextra
detergent.Withsoftwater,youneedlessdetergent.

Protectyourdishesanddishwasherby contactingyour
waterdepartmentandaskinghowhardyourwateris.

Twelveor moregrainsisextremelyhardwater.Awater
softenerisrecommended.Withoutit,limecanbuildup in

thewatervalve,whichcouldstickwhileopenandcause
flooding.Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwatercancause

a permanentcloudinessofglassware,calledetching.
Usetheinformationinthetablebelowasa guideto

determinetheamountofautomaticdishwasherdetergent
toplaceinthedispenser.

Whenusingautomaticdishwashingdetergentpackets
ortablets,simplyplaceoneinthemainwashsectionand

closethecover.

Forheavilysoiledloads,usetheDeepCleanorCookwarecycle.

DO NOTUSEHANDDISH DETERGENT

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NOTE;Usingadetergentthatisnotspecificallgdesigned
fordishwasherswillcausethedishwasherto fillwithsuds.

Duringoperation,thesesudswillspillout ofthedishwasher
vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.

Becausesomanydetergentcontainerslookalike,store
thedishwasherdetergentina separatespacefromall

othercleaners.Showanyonewhomay usethedishwasher
thecorrectdetergentandwhereit isstored.

Whiletherewillbenolastingdamagetothe dishwasher,
yourdisheswillnotgetcleanusinga dishwashing

detergentthat isnotformulatedto workwith dishwashers.

Number

of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill

Lessthan 4 Fillcup to soft line (1/5 full)

/4to 8 Fillcup to medium soft line (2/5 full)

8 to 12 Fillcup to medium hard line

(completely full)

Greater Fillboth main wash cup
than 12 and pre wash cup

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Using the dishwasher.

SmartDispense TÈDetergent Dispenser (some models)

Thisdishwashermay haveSmartDispensdM,a feature
which automaticallydispensesliquidautomatic
dishwasherdetergentinto eachcyclebasedon soillevel
and water hardness.Toutilizethe SmartDispensdM

DetergentDispenser,it mustfirst befilled.Althoughany
liquidor gelautomatic dishwashingdetergentcan be
usedinthe SmartDispensd_system,all liquidor gel

automatic dishwashingdetergentsare not the same.

Hostautomatic dishwashingdetergentsarechlorine
bleach-based(suchasCascade®)while otherscontain

enzymes(suchasCascadeComplete®).

Donot mixany chlorine bleach-basedautomatic
dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing
detergent containing enzymesas this could cause
the detergents to congealand lead to blockageof
the SmartDispenseT'system.

Checkthe detergent labelto determineif the detergent

ischlorine bleach-basedor one that contains enzymes.

It isrecommendedthat the sametype of detergent be

usedwhen refillingyour SmartDispenseTMsystem.

-&CAUTION! Absolutely do not add

powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap
or detergent normally used for washing hands

or dishes in a sink. Only use liquid or gel
detergent specifically designed for use in
an automatic dishwasher.

,&iPRECAUCIGN!Bajo ninguna

circunstancia agregue detergente en polvo,

tabletas ojab6n o detergente Ifquido

normalmente utilizado para lavar manos o
platos en un fregadero. S61outilice detergente

Ifquido o en gel especificamente dise_ado para
utilizar en lavaplatos automdticos.

Aimthe detergent bottleat the openinginthe doorand
beginto fill.

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Thedispenserwill hold/45ozof liquiddishwasher

detergent (standard size bottle).

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Turnclockwise.

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Whenfull,replacethecap and turn clockwiseuntiltight

to ensurenowater entersthe SmartDispenseTMdispenser.

If residueislefton the door,itwill bewashedoff inthe
nextcycle.

Anindicatorlight willturn onto notify you whenthe
dispenserneedsto befilled again.Afterfilling,the light
willnot turn off untilthedoor is closed.Afull dispenser
willlast approximately1 monthfor theaverageuser.

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Toopen the dispenserfor filling, pushdown and turn
the bluecap counterclockwiseuntil thecap isloose.

Liftcap off.

Setthe door at a comfortable angleto fill the dispenser.

STATUS

SmartBispense

LightWill_ LOWBETERGENT0 DRYING
TurnOn • SENSING ® SANITIZED

When
Timeto

Refill (appearancemayvary)

NOTE:Ifyou are notusing SmartDispenseTMand you
wantto turn the LOWDETERGENTLEDlightoff, press

the ADDEDHEATpad 5timeswithin Bseconds.Youwill

hearBbeeps;then the lightwill go off. Youcan turn the
lightbackon by pressingtheADDEDHEATpad 5 times

within Bseconds.

® WASHING ® CLEAN

SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser

Water Hardness Calibration

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Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs

to be calibrated for water hardness. Pleasefollow
the directions below to calibrate the dishwasher

to the hardness of gour tap water.

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water

In the bag that contained these instructions, gou

should find a water hardness test strip package.

Readthe instructions on the package, remove the

test strip and follow the instructions to determine
the hardness level of gour tap water. You will use

this information to calibrate gour dishwasher to
dispense the optimal amount of detergent.

Water hardness test strip indication. Valueto Enter

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1 RED _ 2

2 RED _ 3

3 RED _ 4

HARD 4 RED _ 5

into Dishwasher

1-31Pressthe "Up" A arrow pad to raisethe value

1-4-IOncethe water hardness isset, pressthe

Calibration of Models Without a 3-Digit Display

Front controls

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Calibration of 12-Button Front-Control _1

Models With 3-Digit Displag

Pressatthesametime. Display

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not running).

_] Pressthe SANIWASH/ANTI-BACTERIALand DELAY

HOURSpadsat the sametime for 3 seconds. Top
Thedisplagwill show a numberfrom I.to 5.This FI

isthe water hardnessvalue currentlg set.

E] PresstheSANI WASH/ANTI-BACTERIALpad to 141

raisethe value or the NORMALpad to lower

the value. Setthe water hardnessvalue to the

number determined with the test strip and table

above.
Oncethe water hardness is set, pressthe

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START/RESETpad to savethe setting and return
the dishwasherto normal operation.

Calibration of 7-Button Top-Control Models _1
With 3-Digit Displag

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Display Pressatthesametime.

FI"] Openthe door and touch a pad (otherthan

STAR#to turn lights on.

_] Pressthe "Up" A arrow pad and DELAYHOURS

pad at the same time for 3 seconds.The display

will show a number from 1 to 5.Thisis the water

hardnessvalue currently set.

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r_lf the number of beeps isnot what you desire,

FI Oncethe water hardness isset, pressthe

NOTE:Youshould recalibrate the dishwasher control

if water conditions change;for example, if a water
softener sgstem is added or removed from gour

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or the "Down" v arrow pad to lower the value.
Setthe water hardnessvalue to the number

determined with the test strip and table at the left.

START/RESETpad to save the setting and return
the dishwasher to normal operation.

Closeand latch the door (lightson, dishwasher
not running).

PresstheSANIWASH/ANTI-BACTERIALand DELAY
HOURSpads atthe sametime for 3 seconds.All
lights will light up and gou will hear I to 5 beeps.

Thenumber of beeps indicates the current
hardness value.

Tochange the setting,press the DELAYHOURS
pad the number of times that correspondsto the

water hardnessvalue determined at the left. The
control will beep each time you pressthe pad.

Oncefinished pressingthe pad,gou will hear a
confirmation with beepsfor the number of times

gou pressedthe pad.

Ifthe number of beepsis not what gou desire,
start pressingthe DELAYHOURSpad again to

reenter a new water hardness level.
Oncethe water hardness is set, pressthe

START/RESETpad to save the setting and return
the dishwasher to normal operation.

controls

Open the door and touch a pad to turn lights on.

Pressthe "Up" A arrow pad and DELAYHOURS
pad at the same time for 5 seconds.All lights

will light up and gouwill hear I to 5 beeps.The
number of beeps indicatesthe current hardness

value.
Tochange the setting,press the DELAYHOURS

pad the number of times that correspondsto the
water hardnessvalue determined at the left. The

control will beep each time you pressthe pad.
Oncefinished pressingthe pad,gou will hear a

confirmation with beepsfor the number of times
gou pressedthe pad.

start pressingthe DELAYHOURSpad again to
reenter a new water hardness level.

START/RESETpad to save the setting and return
the dishwasher to normal operation.

Loading the dishwasher racks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.

Upper Rack

Although the upper rock isprimarily for
glosses,cups and saucers, pots and pans con

be placed in this rack for effective cleaning.
Cupsand glosses fit bestalong the sides.This

isalso a secure place for dishwasher plastics.
Theutility shelf (somemodels)may be placed

in the up or down position to add flexibility.A
wine glass holder (somemodels)secureswine
glassesfor best washability.

Somemodels hovecontoured metal cup
shelvesthat con secure up to 12wine glosses

(asshown).
Becausewine glossescome in various sizes,

offer loading, slowly push in the rock to make
surethey will clearthe top of the dishwasher.

Somemodels hoveon Angled RockSystem,
which allows you to angle your dishes,such

as coffee mugs,for better cleaning and
quicker drying. To position the tines,pull the

leverforward then drop the tines into
position,then releasethe lever.

The upper rock isgood for oil kinds of

odd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixing
bowls and other items should be placed face

down. Fold-down tines (onsome models)
provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-

to-fit items.
Securelarger dishwasher-safe plastics over

2 tines when possible.
Make suresmall plastic items ore secure so

they can't foil onto the heater.
Be surethat items do not protrude through

the bottom of the rack and block rotation of
the middle spray arm. This could result in

poor wash performance for items in the
upper rock.

Checkto make surethat no items will block
rotation of the wash arm.

NOTE:TheSingle RockWashselection,on
models with this feature,washes the upper

rock only. If you usethis feature, do not load
items in the lower rock.

Adjustable Upper Rack (onsomemodels)

Thestandard position of your adjustable rack
is"up" which allows for maximum clearance

for your taller items in the lower rack. If you
have taller wine glasses,tumblers or other

items to place inthe upper rack, you may
want to adjust the rack to the lower position.

Tolower the rack, support the weight of the
rock with your hands asshown and press

both finger pods about 1/4" toward the inside
of the rock as indicated and guide the rock

down to its lower position.
Toraise the rack to the "up" position,pull up

on the center of the rock sideframe until the
rock locks into place.

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Lower Rack

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One-piece basket (ell some models)

Three-piece basket (ell some models)

Don'tlet any
itemextendthrough

bottom.

The lower rock is best used for plates, saucers

and cookware. Large items such as broiler
pans and baking rocks should go along the

left-hand side. Load plotters, pots and bowls
along the sides,incorners or in the back.The

soiledside of itemsshould face the center of
the rock. If necessarg,oversizedglossesand

mugs con be placedin the lower rock to
maximize loading flexibilitg.

Also,be careful not to let a portion of on item
such as a pot or dish handle extend through

the bottom rock.Thiscould blockthe wash
arm and cause poorwashing results.

Silverware Basket

Toload flatware, simplg pushthe adjustable
handle to either side(onsome models).Put

flatware in the removable basketwith fork
and knife handles up to protect gour hands.

Placespoons in the basketwith handles

down. Mix knives,forks and spoons sotheg
don't nesttogether. Distribute evenlg.Small

plastic items, such as measuring spoons and
lidsfrom small containers should go in the

bottom ofthe silverware basketwith the
silverware on top.

Theone-piece silverware basket (on some
models)con be placed in the front, right side

or back of the lower rock.

Fold-down tines (onsome models)provide

flexibilitg for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
Thetines mag be left inthe up position or
folded down to customize the lower rock.Do

not load large bowlsor pots facedown in the
front left-hand corner.Items loaded in this

manner could prevent proper operation of
the manual detergent cup.

A varietg of options isavailable regarding
the three-piece silverware basket (onsome

models)in gour dishwasher.Thecomplete
basket isdesigned to fit onthe right sideof

the lower rock.Additionallg, each end of
the basket is removable to odd loading

flexibilitg to accommodate flatware and
lower rock capacitg needs.

Thelids of both end and middle baskets(on
some models)con be closedto contain small

items. Long items con be placed on the utilitg
shelf in the upper rock.Load flatware through

the slots in the silverware basket covers.

Toremove end baskets, grasp the basket at
opposite corners and slide apart.

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