GE Standard Tub Portable Dishwasher Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions..................	2–5
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning................................	13
Connecting and Disconnecting
Your Dishwasher......................................	6
Control Panels...........................................	8
Control Settings.......................................	7
Dial Cycles...................................................	9
Loading the
Dishwasher Racks................................	11
Loading Place Settings.......................	12
Using the Dishwasher.........................	10
Troubleshooting Tips.......	14, 15
Consumer Support
Consumer Support..............................	17
Warranty..................................................	16

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #_ ___________________

Serial #_____________________

You can find them on a label on the tub wall just inside the door.

Owner’s Manual

Standard Tub

Portable

Dishwasher

49-55076P-1 11/29/10 GE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING—

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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

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two or more weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke, use an open flame, or use the appliance during this process.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

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.

■■Connect the 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 lead of the appliance.

■■Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded.

■■Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.

■■Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

■■To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage

■■Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if available, may be hot to the touch. Use care before handling.

■■Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.

■■If your dishwasher is connected to a wall switch, ensure that the switch is on prior to use.

■■On dishwashers with electronic controls, if you choose to turn the wall switch off between wash cycles, allow

5-10 seconds after turning the switch on before touching START/RESET to allow the control to initialize.

■■Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the dishwasher may result.

■■Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children.

■■Load light, plastic items so they do not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating element and be damaged.

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¡ADVERTENCIA!

Para su seguridad, debe cumplirse con la información de este manual a fin de minimizar el riesgo de incendio o explosión, descarga eléctrica o para prevenir daños a la propiedad, lesiones personales o la muerte.

¡ADVERTENCIA! SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA

Bajo ciertas condiciones, puede producirse gas de hidrógeno en un calentador de agua que no se ha usado durante dos semanas o más. EL GAS DE HIDRÓGENO ES EXPLOSIVO.

Si el agua caliente no se ha utilizado por dos semanas o más, evite la posibilidad de daños o lesiones abriendo todos los grifos de agua caliente y dejándolas correr durante varios minutos. Haga esto antes de utilizar cualquier aparato eléctrico que se encuentre conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Este simple procedimiento permitirá que se libere cualquier clase de acumulación de gas de hidrógeno. Ya que el gas es inflamable, no fume o utilice una llama abierta o un aparato durante este proceso.

INSTALACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOS

Este lavaplatos debe instalarse de manera adecuada y ubicarse de acuerdo con las Instrucciones de Instalación antes de comenzar el uso. Si usted no ha recibido una página de Instrucciones de instalación con su lavaplatos, puede obtener una visitando nuestro sitio Web en GEAppliances.com.

■■Conecte el lavaplatos/aparato a un sistema de cableado permanente con conexión a tierra o debe utilizarse un conductor de conexión a tierra del equipamiento con los conductores de circuito, y debe conectarse a la terminal de conexión a tierra o conductor del aparato.

■■Una conexión inadecuada del conductor de conexión a tierra de equipo puede provocar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Consulte a un

electricista calificado o representante de servicio técnico si tiene dudas sobre la correcta conexión a tierra del aparato.

■■Elimine los aparatos que no va a utilizar más y el material de empaque o envío como corresponde.

■■No intente reparar o cambiar ninguna pieza de su lavaplatos a menos que esté específicamente recomendado en este manual. Cualquier otro servicio debe realizarlo un técnico calificado.

■■Para minimizar la posibilidad de una descarga eléctrica, desconecte este aparato de la fuente de energía antes de realizar cualquier clase de mantenimiento.

NOTA: Apagar el lavaplatos no desconecta el aparato del suministro de energía. Recomendamos que un técnico calificado realice el servicio técnico de su aparato.

PRECAUCIÓN: Para evitar lesiones menores y daños a la propiedad

■■Los elementos lavados en el modo anti-bacterial, si se encuentra disponible, pueden quedar calientes al tacto. Tenga cuidado antes de tocarlos.

■■Utilizar un detergente no diseñado específicamente para lavaplatos provocará que el aparato se llene de espuma.

■■Si su lavaplatos se encuentra conectado a un interruptor de pared, verifique que el interruptor se encuentre encendido antes del uso.

■■En lavaplatos con controles electrónicos, si usted elije apagar el interruptor de pared entre ciclos de lavado, deje pasar 5-10 segundos después de encender el interruptor antes de presionar START/ RESET para permitir que el control se inicie.

■■Elementos no aptos para lavaplatos: No lave elementos como filtros de limpiadores de aire electrónicos, filtros de hornos y pinceles de pintura en su lavaplatos. Pueden producirse daños en

el lavaplatos y decoloración o manchas en el aparato.

■■Se requiere una supervisión estricta cuando cualquier aparato es utilizado por niños o en su cercanÌa.

■■Cargue elementos livianos y plásticos de modo que no se desplacen y caigan al fondo del lavaplatos, ya que pueden entrar en contacto con el elemento calentador y dañarse.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING—

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old

dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:

■■Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).

Door latch keeper

WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

■■Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■■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®, Cascade® Complete Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

■■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 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 latch keeper.

■■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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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¡ADVERTENCIA! RIESGO DE ENCIERRO PARA NIÑOS

ELIMINACIÓN CORRECTA DEL LAVAPLATOS

Un lavaplatos desechado o abandonado resulta peligroso…aún si quedará en un lugar por “sólo unos días”. Si va a desechar su viejo lavaplatos, siga las siguientes instrucciones para prevenir accidentes.

Antes de desechar su viejo lavaplatos:

■■Quite la puerta del compartimento de lavado o saque la traba de la puerta (como puede verse).

Traba de la puerta

¡ADVERTENCIA! Cuando use su lavaplatos, siga precauciones básicas de seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes:

■■Use este aparato sólo con el objetivo para el que fue creado, como se describe en este Manual del Propietario.

■■Utilice sólo detergentes en polvo, líquido o tabletas o agentes de enjuague recomendados para uso en lavaplatos y manténgalos alejados del alcance de los niños. Los detergentes para lavaplatos automáticos Cascade®, Cascade® Complete,

y los agentes de enjuague Cascade Crystal Clear® han sido aprobados para el uso en todos los lavaplatos GE.

■■Ubique los elementos filosos de modo que no dañen el sellado de la puerta.

■■Cargue cuchillos filosos con los mangos hacia arriba para reducir el riesgo de una lesión personal.

■■No lave elementos plásticos a menos que estén marcados como aptos para lavaplatos o equivalente. En el caso de elementos plásticos que no estén marcados así, verifique las recomendaciones del fabricante.

■■No toque el elemento calentador durante el uso o inmediatamente después de finalizar el uso.

■■No haga funcionar el lavaplatos a menos que todos los paneles del recinto se encuentren en su lugar.

■■No altere o modifique los controles.

■■No maltrate, ni se siente o se pare sobre la puerta o bandejas de los platos del lavaplatos.

■■No permita que los niños jueguen alrededor del lavaplatos cuando abra o cierre la puerta debido

a la posibilidad de pellizcar sus dedos con la puerta.

■■No deseche el lavaplatos sin antes quitar la puerta del compartimento de lavado o la traba de la puerta.

■■No almacene o use materiales combustibles, gasolina u otros vapores o líquidos inflamables cerca de este o cualquier otro aparato.

■■No permita que los niños jueguen sobre, con o dentro de este o cualquier otro aparato desechado.

LEA Y SIGA ESTA INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD CUIDADOSAMENTE.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

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Connecting and disconnecting your dishwasher

Collar

CONNECT THE UNICOUPLE TO THE FAUCET

•Run garbage disposer, if you have one, to clean out the disposer and thus allow water to drain from the sink through the disposer and down the drain.

•Run hot water faucet to purge cold water from the hot water line. The hot water must be between 120°F and 150°F for best wash performance.

•Roll the dishwasher to a position just in front of the sink.

•Pull the unicouple and its hoses completely out from storage compartment at rear of the dishwasher.

•Attach the unicouple to the faucet adapter following the three steps below: -- Depress the locking collar at the top of

the unicouple.

-- Place the unicouple completely over the faucet adapter.

-- Release the locking collar. The unicouple should now be locked onto the faucet adapter.

•Turn on the hot water faucet and check for leaks. If a unicouple leak was observed, take whatever actions are necessary to repair the leak. This may be as simple as tightening the faucet adapter. Or, it may require the services of a plumber if water is leaking from the interface between the moveable faucet arm and the fixed part of the faucet fastened to the sink.

Note: The unicouple’s small hose carries water from the faucet to the dishwasher. The large hose carries water from the dishwasher to the sink. Orient the faucet with the unicouple attached so water from the unicouple will run into the sink drain.

•Plug the dishwasher power cord into the electrical outlet.

Depress red button to release water pressure

Depress collar to release unicouple from faucet

DISCONNECT AND STORE YOUR DISHWASHER

Remove Power

•Unplug the dishwasher.

•Feed power cord back into its storage location.

Remove Unicouple from Faucet

•Turn off hot water.

•Relieve water pressure from the unicouple assembly before

disconnecting it from the faucet by

depressing the red pressure relief button on the unicouple.

•Depress the locking collar and remove the unicouple from the faucet.

•Drain excess water from the unicouple.

If the sink is 34” or higher from the floor, the excess water in unicouple hoses cannot be drained directly into the sink.

It will be necessary to drain excess

water from hoses into a bowl or suitable container that is held outside and lower than the sink.

• Feed the unicouple and hoses back into

their storage pocket.

Store the Dishwasher

•Latch the dishwasher door closed.

•Roll the dishwasher into its storage location.

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Control Settings

Cycles

An indicator light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which CYCLE has been selected, on some models.

POTS & PANS/ For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. HEAVY WASH This cycle will not remove burned-on foods.

(on some models)

NORMAL/ For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter NORMAL WASH soil than normal. Choosing a cycle other than NORMAL WASH will save energy and water.

SHORT WASH For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on, such as loads (on some models) consisting mostly of glasses.

WATER SAVER For dishes with light soils.

LIGHT WASH

(on some models)

RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

DRYING For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 30 minutes.

PLATE WARMER

HOT PREWASH Preheats wash water to the correct temperature.

HOT START

CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal.

(on some models)

Options

An indicator light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected, on some models.

HI TEMP Turns on the heater in all final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This option may be RINSE turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.

(on some models)

HI TEMP Energizes the heater to boost water temperature in prewash and main wash fill cycles. Recommended WASH for use with heavily soiled dishes. Option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door OFF to speed drying.

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 30 minutes. ON DO NOT use with RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK When the LOCK pad is touched twice within 3 seconds, all pads become inoperative. You can lock the controls to

(electronic models prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle or selected only) DELAY START so the cycle or DELAY START is not interrupted.

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

To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked, touch the LOCK pad twice within 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn off.

DELAY HOURS Delays the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours.

(on some models)

RESET Touch RESET to cancel options.

(timer models)

START/RESET Touch START/RESET one time to start dishwasher cycle. Touch START/RESET a second time to pump (electronic models) out and then turn off the dishwasher. Do not touch START/RESET more than one time unless you intend

to end the cycle.

Cycle Chart

Models	Cycle	Water Usage (gal.)	Cycle Time (min.)
Timer Models	Hot Start Option1	2.5	10
	Heavy Wash	6.0 - 7.0	120
	Pots & Pans	6.0 - 7.0	118
	Normal Wash*	4.8 - 5.6	110
	Light Wash/Water Saver	3.9 - 4.5	114
	Rinse Only	2.2	58
	Plate Warmer/Drying	0.0	45

1Hot Start Option adds water amount and cycle time shown when selected.
*Normal Wash button should be pushed to run this cycle.	7
NOTE: Not all models have every cycle listed.

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About the dishwasher control panel

You can locate your model number on the left tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Please match the control panel for your unit to a similar control panel below.

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Rinse Only

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

	Make sure HEATED DRY is not selected.		Slowly turn the Dial to RINSE ONLY.
1		3
	Be sure the door is unlatched.		Latch the door to start the cycle.
2		4

Plate Warmer or Drying

For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 39 minutes.

	1	Load clean dishware to be warmed.		Slowly turn the Dial to PLATE WARMER or
			4
	2 Select HEATED DRY ON.			DRYING.

5 Latch the door to start the cycle.

3 Be sure the door is unlatched.

Hot Start or Hot Prestart Option

Preheats wash water.

1 Select the HOT START or HOT PRESTART cycle and any other option on the push button pad.

2 Be sure the door is unlatched.

3 Slowly turn the Dial to HOT START or

HOT PRESTART.

4 Latch the door to start the cycle.

Short Wash or Light Wash or Water Saver

For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with light to medium soils that have not dried on.

		Be sure the door is unlatched.		Latch the door to start the cycle.
	1
			3
		Slowly turn the Dial to SHORT WASH,
	2
		LIGHT WASH or WATER SAVER.

Start (Models with a Dial)

Slowly turn the Dial to the START or ON position, or the selected cycle. Don’t turn it past the START, ON or cycle position; you could accidentally miss a prewash.

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

■ Latch the door to begin the cycle.

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Using the dishwasher

Check the Water Temperature

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

Use Cascade Crystal Clear® Rinse Agent

Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

Fill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom of lip inside the opening. Replace cap.

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

look into the dispenser.

A full dispenser should last about one month. If the rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

Proper Use of Detergent

Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry.

Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.

The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soft water, you need less detergent.

Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.

Use the information in the table below as a guideline to determine the amount of automatic dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.

Number
of Grains	Detergent Cups to Fill
Less than 4	Fill to 1/3 of main cup
4 to 8	Fill to 2/3 of main cup
8 to 12	Fill main cup
Greater than 12	Fill main cup and open cup

You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles require detergent in the main cup. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main cup and close.

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Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly. Add detergent then close the main cup.

Open cup

Main cup

NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has been closed, simply turn the detergent cup handle counterclockwise until it releases. A snapping sound may be heard.

DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT

NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.

Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored.

While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to work with dishwashers.

Loading the dishwasher racks

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

Upper Rack
The upper rack is for glasses, cups and	Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics
saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along	over two fingers when possible.
the sides. This is also a secure place	Make sure small plastic items are secure
for dishwasher-safe plastics. The upper	so they can’t fall onto the heating element.
rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped
utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and
other items should be placed face down.

Lower Rack

When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner. They may prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle.

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack.

Wash Tower

Keep the center area clear in the lower rack.

The wash tower rises through the center of the lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.

Tower

Don’t block the upper rack

wash tower.

Do not cover upper rack tower (not present on all models)

Don’t block the wash tower or load tall things next to it.

Be sure items don’t fall through rack and block rotation of the spray arm.

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.

Silverware Basket

Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together.

Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers, should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with silverware on top.

DON’T LET ANY ITEM EXTEND THROUGH BOTTOM OF SILVERWARE BASKET AND RACK, TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION OF SPRAY ARM.

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Loading place settings…

Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.

Upper Rack—10 place settings

Upper Rack—10 place settings

Lower Rack—10 place settings

Upper Rack—12 place settings Upper Rack—12 place settings Lower Rack—12 place settings

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash. 1 Push the door latch to the left.

2 Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher. 3 Add forgotten dish.

4 Close the door and push the latch to the far right.

Tips for Loading and Good Wash Performance

■Don’t block the lower rack wash tower.

■Don’t let items fall through rack and block spray arms.

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Caring for the dishwasher	GEAppliances.com

To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior, use a good appliance polish. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.

Protect Against Freezing

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

1 Unplug the dishwasher from the wall outlet.

2 Remove the Unicouple from the faucet. Disconnect the hose from the water valve.

Sump cover screws

3 Drain water from the inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.

5 Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot.

Stainless Steel Panels

The stainless steel panels can be cleaned	You can order Stainless Steel Magic
with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar	#WX10X15 through GE Parts by calling
product using a clean, soft cloth.	800.626.2002.

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Dishwasher won’t run	Fuse is blown, or the	•Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances
	circuit breaker tripped	from the circuit.
		•Try pressing the START/RESET pad (Electronic models) two times.
	Power is turned off	•In some installations, power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall
		switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on.
Noise	Some of the sounds	•Soft food disposal shredding action.
	you’ll hear are normal	•Drain valve opening to pump water out.
		•Timer control as cycle progresses.
		•Detergent cup opening.
		•The motor stopping during the drying period.
		•Water draining out of tub immediately after touching the START/RESET pad.
	Utensils are not secure •Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.
	in rack or something small
	has dropped into rack
	Rattling dishes when	•Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
	the spray arm rotates	dishwasher racks section.
	Motor hums	•Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use
		your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
		This will help keep the seal moist.
Water standing in	This is normal	•A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom
the bottom of the tub		at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won’t pump	Drain is clogged	•Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need
out of the tub		a plumber.
		•If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
Suds in the tub	Wrong detergent	•Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
	was used	Cascade® and Cascade® Complete Automatic Dishwashing
		Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
		•To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds
		dissipate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. On Models with a Dial:
		Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the
		Dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary. On Models with
		Electronic Control: Pump out water by pressing the START/RESET pad,
		then 10 seconds later, press START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary.
	Rinse agent was spilled	•Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Stained tub interior	Some tomato-based	•Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the load
	foods can cause reddish can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade®
	stains	Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains.
	Tea or coffee stains	•Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach
		and 3 cups warm water.
		WARNING
		Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the
		heating elements to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.
		ADVERTENCIA
		Antes de limpiar el interior, espere por lo menos 20 minutos después de un ciclo
		para que los elementos calentadores se enfrÌen. No hacerlo puede provocar
		quemaduras.
	An overall yellow or	•A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
	brown film can be	this problem. Contact a water softener company.
	caused by iron deposits
	in water
	White film on inside	•GE recommends Cascade Crystal Clear® to help prevent hard water
	surface—hard water	mineral deposits from forming.
	minerals	•Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric
		acid (Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Parts.

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	Before you call for service…			GEAppliances.com
	Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
	Dishes don’t dry	Low inlet water	•Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.
		temperature	•Select HEATED DRY.

•Use HOT START and ADDED HEAT options.

•Select a higher cycle, such as POTS & PANS or HEAVY WASH.

Rinse agent dispenser •Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required. is empty

Dishes and flatware	Inlet water temperature •Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.
not clean	is below 120°F.	•Use HOT START, POTS & PANS or HEAVY WASH and HI TEMP WASH.
	Too little detergent	•See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent for
		detergent recommendations.
	Old or damp powdered •See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent for
	detergent	detergent recommendations.
	Water pressure is	•Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so,
	temporarily low	wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
	Improper rack loading	•Make sure large dishware does not block detergent dispenser or wash arm.
Spots and filming	Extremely hard water	•Use Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents to remove spots and prevent
on glasses and	Low inlet water	new film buildup.
flatware	temperature	•To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:
	Overloading the	1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
	dishwasher	2 Do not add detergent.
	Improper loading	3 Select the longest cycle.
	Old or damp powder	4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes.
	detergent	Dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
	Rinse agent dispenser	5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the
	empty	bottom of the dishwasher.
	Too little detergent	6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse
		doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
		acid crystals instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on	Combination of soft	•This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from
glassware	water and too much	happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
	detergent	the shortest cycle that will get it clean.
	Water temperature	•Lower the water heater temperature.
	entering the dishwasher
	exceeds 150°F.
Detergent cup lid	Dial is not in the OFF	•Turn the Timer Dial to OFF.
won’t latch	position
Detergent left in	Dishes are blocking the	•Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups	detergent cups
Steam	This is normal	•Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and
		when water is being pumped out.
Black or gray	Aluminum utensils have •Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
marks on dishes	rubbed against dishes
Control panel lights	Time too long between	•Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. To relight,
go off when you are	touching or selecting	touch any pad again or unlatch and relatch the door.
setting controls	pads
Control panel	Door latch may not	•Call for service.
responded to inputs	be properly seated
but dishwasher never
filled with water

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