GE GDF510-540 Series User manual

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Safety Instructions ............. 2-3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning .................. 11
Getting Started ..................... 4-5
Loading and Place Settings ......... 8-9
Loading the silverware baskets ...... 10
Using the Dishwasher ............... 6-7
Troubleshooting Tips ......... 12-14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .................... 16
Warranty ............................ 15
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Model #
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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
Under certain conditions,hydrogen gasmay be produced in a water heater that hasnot beenusedfor two or
more weeks.HYDROGENGASISEXPLOSIVE.
Ifthe hot water has not been usedfor two or more weeks, preventthe possibilityof damage or injury by turning
on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before usingany electrical appliance
connected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gasto escape.Since
the gas isflammable, do not smoke,usean open flame, or usethe appliance during this process.
...A WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions.
including the following:
[] Usethis applianceonly for its intended purpose
asdescribed inthis Owner's Manual.
[] Donot operate your dishwasherunlessall enclosure
panelsare properly in place.
[] Donot store or usecombustible materials,including
gasolineor other flammable liquidsor vapors in the
vicinity ofthis or anyother appliance.
[] Donot abuse,sit on or stand on the door or dish rack
of the dishwasher.
[] Donottamper with controls.
[] Donot wash plasticitems unlessmarked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplastic
items not so marked, checkthe manufacturer's
recommendations.
%WARNING! PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. Ifyou did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can
receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca.
[] 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 lead of the appliance.
[] Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electricshock.Check
with a qualified electrician or servicerepresentative
ifyou are in doubt whether the appliance isproperly
grounded.
[] Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part
ofyour dishwasher unlessit isspecifically
recommended inthis manual. All other servicing
should be referredto a qualifiedtechnician.
To minimizethe possibilityof electricshock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
beforeattempting 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ik WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
[] Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this appliance at any time.
PROPER DISPLOSAL 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 dishwasher, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
[] Donot allow children to playwith, on or insidethis or any discarded appliance.
[] Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the latch by
removing the two screws from the latch receiver inside the tub (as shown).
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CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage
[] Duringor after wash cycle,contents may be hot to
the touch. Usecare before handling.
[] Usinga detergent that isnot f_
specifically designedfor dishwashers UtM
will cause the dishwasher to fill with
suds.
[] Non-Dishware Items:Donot wash items such
as electronic air cleanerfilters, furnace filters
and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage
to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining
of the dishwasher may result.
[] Closesupervision isnecessary ifthis appliance
isusedby or near children.
[] Load light-weight, plastic items sothey do not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher-they might come into contact with
the heating element and be damaged.
[] Locate sharp items sothat they are not likelyto
damage the door seal.
[] Load sharp kniveswith the handles up to reducethe
risk of cut-type injuries.
[] 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 touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
CAUTION: ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS
[] Thisappliance must be suppliedwith 120V,60 Hz,
and connected to an individual,properlygrounded
branch circuit, protected bya 15or 20 amp circuit
breakeror time-delay fuse.
[] If the electric supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it isrecommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
[] Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for
any other appliance while the dishwasher is in
operation as the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.
[] If the wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher's
power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on
the switch.
_NOTICE
[] Ifyour dishwasher isconnected to a wall
switch, ensurethat the switch ison prior
to use.
[] Ifyou choose to turn the wall switch
off between wash cycles,allow 5-10
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching Start to allow the control to
initialize.
[] Use only powder, Cascade ®All-in-1 ActionPacs m,
liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended
for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the
reach of child ren. Cascade ®All-in-1 ActionPacs m
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, and Cascade ®
Rinse Aidm rinse agents have been approved for use
in all GEdishwashers.
READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Getting started!
Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual
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Load Dishwasher
For best dishwashing results,follow the rack loading guidelines found in the Loading the dishwasher racks section. No pre-rinsing of
normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils,including bones,toothpicks, skins,and seeds.Removeleafy vegetables, meat trimmings,
and excessiveamounts of grease or oil. Removeacidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel.
Add Detergent
Add neededamount of detergentto the detergentdispenser.Useadetergent suchas CascadeCompleteAll-in-1 ActionPacsTM. SeeDetergent
Dispenserin the Using the dishwasher section.
Add Rinse Agent
Add RinseAgentto the rinse agent dispenser.SeeUse a Rinse Agent such as Cascade®Rinse AidTM in the Usingthe dishwasher section.
mSelect Cycle
Pressthe Select Cyclepad for the desiredwash cycle.The lightnext to the Select Cyclepad wittbeon to indicatewhich wash cycle hasbeen
selected.
Thecycle may be selectedwith the door in the open position.Thecyclewitt not start until after the door is closedand Start selected.
AutoSense
(onsome models)
Heavy This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookwure, pots, or puns with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
Normal This cycle is meant for normal everyday soil levels and is designed to conserve both water and energy.
NOTE:Normal was usedto rate the energyefficiency of this dishwasher
Light This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes. It is safe for china and crystal.
Rinse For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Detergent is not dispensed during the
(onsome models) rinsecycle.
Thiscycleautomatically sensesthe saltleveland adjuststhe wash cycleaccordingly.
Select Options
The light by the selected pad will be ON to indicate which Option has been selected.
Wash Temp
Boost
(onsome models)
Wash Temp
Sani
(onsome models)
Heated Dry
Off
Heated Dry
On
This option increases the temperature to help clean heavily soiled dishes and may increase the overall cycle time.
Option may be turned On or Off duringthe wash cycle.
This option raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will
vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
NOTE:This option is monitored for sanitization requirements. Ifthe cycle is interrupted during or after the main
wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved,
the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the
cycle. Utilizing this option will modify the cycle to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF18/4for soil removal
and sanitization efficacy.
NOTE:NSFcertified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
Shuts off the heat drying option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door to
speed drying.
Turns on the heater for faster drying. This cycle may extend the time to your wash cycle up to 6/4minutes. This
option is not available with the Rinse cycle.

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Steam
(Prewash)
(onsomemodels)
Wash
Zones
(onsomemodels)
Select Options (Continued)
For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIORto
starting the cycle. The Steam option adds approximately 30 minutes to the cycle time. This option is
available with Heavy, Auto Sense,and Normal cycles.
Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack. This will
shorten the cycle time and conserve energy. This option can be used when there is only half a
load of dishes.
Delay Delaysthe start of awash cycle up to 8to 12hours dependingon model.PressDelay Hours,to select
Hours the number of hours,then pressStart one time to begincountdown. Thecycle will start once allotted time
(onsomemodels) hasexpired.
Control You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controls
Lock after you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot accidentally
start the dishwasher by pressing pads with this option selected.
To LOCKthe dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Heated Dry pad for 3 seconds or
press and hold the Steam and Wash Tamp pads at the same time for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light will turn
on to indicate the control is locked.
To UNLOCKthe dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Heated Dry pad for 3 second
or press and hold the Steam and Wash Tamp pads at the same time for 3 seconds. The Control Lock light
will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.
Energy
Smart When connected to a smart meter and your electric company, the dishwasher will automatically delay starting
a cycle during the more expensive peak demand times, and run when demand is low. However, you can override
the delay settings and usethe dishwasher as needed. Learn more about Energy Smart under the Using the
Dishwasher section.
_Start Dishwasher
Start Door can be open to select the desired options. Pressthe Start pod and close the door within 10 seconds
to start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. The wash cycle will begin shortly after closing
the door. If the door is open, the illuminated lights will turn off if a pad is not pressed within two minutes.
To activate the display, close and open the door or press any pad.
Interrupt To interrupt or pause a dish cycle, slowly open the door. Opening the door will cause the wash cycle to
or Pause pause. The dishwasher will beep every minute to remind you to close the door. To restart or resume
the cycle, press Start, and close the door.
Cancel To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start pad for 3 seconds and close door. The dishwasher will drain,
emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will turn OFF.
_Cycle Completion
Sanitized Displayed at the end of the cycle when Wash Temp Sani (SanitizeJhas been selected and the dishwasher
has met the requirements for sanitization. See Wash TempSani, for complete option description.
Opening the door or pressing any key while the door isclosed will turn off the light.
Clean Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are clean. Opening
the door or pressing any key while the door is closed will turn the light off.

Using the dishwasher.
Check the Water Temperature
Theenteringwatershouldbeatleast120°F(49°C)and
notmorethan 150°F(66°C)foreffectivecleaningandto
preventdishdamage.Checkthewatertemperaturewitha
candyormeatthermometer.Turnonthehotwaterfaucet
nearestthedishwasher,placethethermometerina glass
andletthewaterrun continuouslyintotheglassuntilthe
temperaturestopsrising.
Energy Smart
EnergySmartenablesyourdishwasherto reduceenergy
consumptionduringperiodsof highenergycosts.Ifyouare
inanareawhereyourelectricityproviderchargesvariable
ratesatdifferenttimesoftheday,yourdishwasherwill
informyouofthosetimeswhenyouarepayingthehighest
rate.Voucantheneitherdelaystartingyourdishwasher
untilthe rategoesdown;oryoucanoverridethefeature
and runyourdishwasheratyourconvenience.
What you willneed:
[_ SmartMeterthat willcommunicatewith your
dishwasher.Consultyourlocalelectricityproviderto
determineifthetechnologyisavailableinyourarea.
E] AnEnergySmartdishwashermodel(GDF520,GDF540,
GDT530or GDT550).
r_ AnApplianceCommunicationModule(ACM).Please
visit,gebrillion.comtoorderthecommunicationdevice
that willneedtobeinstalledinthedishwasher.
Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade®Rinse Aid TM
Rinseagents,such asCascade®RinseAidTM are designed for great drying action and protect against spots
and film build-up on your dishes,glasses,flatware, cookware, and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (100 ml)of rinse agent. Under normal
conditions, this willlast approximately one month.
E] Makesure the dishwasher door isfullyopen.
F_ open the RINSEAIDdispenser door.
[_ Slowlyadd rinseagent untilthe fillcup isfull.Mayneed to pause several timesto ......
allowrinseaid to settle.
[_ Clean up any spilledrinseagent with a damp cloth.
E] Closethe RINSEAiDdispenser door.
Indicator
Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. The
factory setting is at the midpoint. Ifhard water spots appear on dishes, try a
higher setting. Ifyou see foam in the dishwasher, move the indicator to a lower
setting.
Toadjust the setting
Open the RINSEAIDdispenser door: then turn the adjuster clockwise to
increasethe amount of rinseagent, counterclockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent.
_Rinse
agent
adjuster
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Thede!ergent dispenserislocated inthe center of
0_ thedishwasherdoor.It hastwo compartments.The
mainwash compartment isfound insidethedetergent
dispenser.Toopen,pressthe blue button on the sideof
thedispenser.Thepre-washcompartment isonthe lid of
thedetergent dispenser.Usethe pre-washcompartment
onlywhenyour water isextremelyhard or whenyou have
a heavysoiledload.
NOTE:Donot block detergentdispenserwith large or tall
utensils.
Detergent
Dispenser
Youmayusetablet,powder,liquidorgelautomatic
dishwasherdetergent.Makesureyouuseonlydetergents
specificallylabeledforuseinautomaticdishwashers.Never
useliquidhanddishdetergentinanautomaticdishwasher.
Sudsingand poorwashperformancewillresultwiththe useof
improperdetergents.
Detergentsshouldbestoredina drylocationand intheir
originalcontainerto preventlossof effectiveness.Place
detergentinthecupjust priorto startingthedishwasherand
thenclosethecover.Thecoverwillopenduringthewash
cycle.
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
GErecommends usingdetergent intablet orpocket form.
independent testing has shown this formofdetergent isvery
effectiveinthe dishwasher.Cascade®All-in-1 ActionPacsTM
areanexampleofthistypeofdetergent.Simplyputatablet
or packetintothemainwashcompartmentandslideto
closethedetergentcupcover.Pleasenoticethatthetabletor
packetmustbeplacedinthemainwashcompartmentofthe
detergentcup.ifthetabletor packetistossedinthebottomof
thedishwasher,thedetergentwillbeflusheddownthedrain
ina veryshortperiodoftimeandwillthusbewasted.Wash
performancewillbeverypoorasa result.
tfyou chooseto usedetergentin powder,liquidorgelform,
theamountofdetergentyouusewillbedeterminedbythe
hardnessofyourwater,thetemperatureofyourwater,and
thefoodsoilloadinsidethedishwasher.Contactyourwater
companytogetinformationaboutthehardnessofthewater
inyourarea.Waterhardnessismeasuredingrainspergallon.
Usethis informationandthetableaboveto determinethe
amountofdetergenttouse.Youmay purchasea hardwater
teststripfrom GE.Call1-877-959-8688andaskfor part
numberWDOIX10295.tnCanada,call1-800-661-1616
Number of
Grains/Gel. Detergent Cups to Fill
Lessthan 4Fillcup to 1/3 full
/4to 8 Fillcup to 2/3 full
8 to 12 Fillcup completely full
Greater than 12 Fillboth main wash cup and pre
wash cup
Main
Wash
Pre-Wash
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Rinse Agent
Usingtoomuchdetergentwithverysoftand/orvery
hotwatermaycausea conditioncalledetchingonyour
glassware.Etchingisa permanentcloudinessinyour
glassware.Thisconditionisirreversible.However,usingtoo
littledetergentwillcausepoorwashperformance.
Usethetableasa startingpointandthenadjusttheamount
ofdetergentyouuse.Usejustenoughto getgoodwash
performance.Usingjust therightamountof detergentwill
providegreatwashperformancewithoutwastingdetergent
oretchingofglassware.
DO NOTUSEHAND DISHDETERGENT
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NOTE:Usinga detergent that isnotspecificallydesigned
fordishwasherswillcausethedishwashertofillwithsuds.
Duringoperation,thesesudswillspilloutofthedishwasher
vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.
Becausesomanydetergentcontainerslookalike,storethe
dishwasherdetergentina separatespacefrom allother
cleaners.Showanyonewhomayusethedishwasherthe
correctdetergentandwhereitisstored.
Whiletherewillbenolastingdamagetothedishwasher,your
disheswillnotgetcleanusinga dishwashingdetergentthat is
notformulatedtoworkwithautomaticdishwashers.

Loading and place settings.
For best dishwashing results,
baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack
End Cap
Rail
Rollers
follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
Theupperrackisprimarilyfor glasses,cups,and
saucers.However,otheritemssuchaspots,pans,
and platesmaybeplacedintheupperrack.Thisis
alsoa secureplacefor dishwasher-safeplasticitems.
Theupperrackcanbe usedfor oddsizedutensils.
Saucepans,mixingbowls,andothersimilarlyshaped
itemsshouldbeplacedfacedownforbestwash
performance.Ensuresmallplasticitemsaresecure
sothattheycannotfallintotheheaterat thebottom
ofthe dishwasher,potentiallydamagingtheitem.
Onsomemodels,theupperrackmaybeadjusted
to accommodatelargeritems.Toadjusttheupper
rack,fullyextendtheupperrackandremovethetwo
plasticendcapsonthefrontoftherails.Removethe
upperrack.Selectthesetof rollersonthesideofthe
rackthat providesthedesiredheight,and reinstall
the upperrackbyguidingtherackrailsbetweenthe
appropriatesetofrollers.Withtherackreinstalled,
replacethetwo plasticendcaps,ensuringthesnap
isproperlyengaged.Failureto properlyengage
theendcapsmayresultinthe rackfallingfrom the
dishwasher.
Toaddflexibilityinloading,theutilityshelf(onsome
models)may beplacedintheupor downposition.
Theshelfmayalsobe usedtosecurestemwaresuch
aswineglasses.Becausethesestemwareitems
comeinvarioussizes,slowlypushtherackinto
ensuretheitemsdo notbumpintotheedgesofthe
dishwasher,whichmaycausedamagetotheitems.
It isimportantto ensurethat itemsdonotprotrude
throughthebottomoftherackorsilverwarebasket
(onsomemodels)wheretheywillblocktherotation
ofthemiddlesprayarm.Thiscouldresultinnoise
duringoperationand/orpoorwashperformance.
Checktomakesure
that no itemswill block
rotation of thewash
arms.
Upper Rack -8Place Settings -
GDF510 &GDF520 Upper Rack -10 Place Settings - GDF510 & GDF520 Upper Rack -12 Place Settings - GDF520 & GDF520
Upper Rack -8 Place Settings -
GDT530,GDF540 & GDT550 Upper Rack -10 Place Settings - GDT530,GDF540 & GDT550 UpperRack-12PlaceSettings- GDT530,GDF540& GDT550
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Lower Rack
Thelowerrackisbestusedfor plates,saucersand
cookwareitems.Largeitems,suchasbroilerpans
and bakingracksshouldgoalongthesidesofthe
rack.Ifnecessary,oversizedglassesandmugscan
be placedinthelowerrackto maximizeloading
flexibility.Plates,saucersandsimilaritemsshouldbe
placedbetweenthetinesinthedirectionthat allows
theitemtoremainsecureintherack.
Donotloadlargeitemswherethey mayblockthe
detergentdispenserwhenthedoorisclosed.
Thereversibletineblocks(onsomemodels)are
designedtoallowgreaterflexibilityinloadingdishes.
Thedirectionofthetineblockscanbechangedto
matchpreferredloadingdirection.Toadjustthetine
blockdirection,removetheclipssecuringthetine
blockstotheracksbypullingup onthetab,then
flextheretainingwireto unseatthetineblockfrom
thelowerrack.Thetineblockmaybeturnedinthe
oppositedirectionto reversetheloadingdirection.
Securethetineblocktothe rackusingthesame
processand besuretosnapthesameclipsin place.
WARNING! The clipscan bee
choke hazard for smell children. Keep out of
reach of children.
Folddowntines(onsomemodels)allowfor greater
flexibilityin loadinglargeitems.Selecttheposition
ofthefolddowntinethat bestaccommodates
yourdishwareitems.Thedirectionofthefolddown
tinescanbechangedto matchpreferredloading
direction.ToadJustthefolddowntinedirection,
removetheclipssecuringthefolddowntinestothe
racksbyslidingtheclipsothat itdisengagesfrom
the rackwire.Thefolddowntinesmayberotated
intheoppositedirectionto reversethe loading
direction.Securethefolddowntinesto therack
usingthesameclips.Theclipisremovedbypulling
upontheclipandseparatingitfromthe rack.
Replacetheclipontheoppositesideoftherackby
positioningtheclipoverthewireandpressingdown.
Itisimportantto ensurethat itemsdonot protrude
throughthebottomoftherackorthe silverware
basketwheretheywillblockthe rotationofthe lower
sprayarm.Thiscouldresultinnoiseduringoperation
and/orpoorwashperformance.
Lower Rack -8 Place Settings -
GDF510 &GDF520 Lower Rack -10 Place Settings -
GDF510 &GDF520 Lower Rack -12 Place Set-
tings -GDF510 & GDF520
Lower Rack-8 PlaceSettings-
GDT530,GDF540&GDT550 Lower Rack- 10 Place Settings - GDT530,GDF540 & GDT550 Lower Rack- 12PlaceSettings- GDT530,GDF540&GDT550

Loading the silverware baskets...
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
_% Silverware
_.\ t_/:_ Basket
Bosses '__!7
WireLoops
Silverware
Basket
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Silverware Basket
Placeflatwareintheremovablesilverwareand
accessorybaskets(onsomemodels).SharpobJects,
suchasforksandknives,maybeplacedwith the
handlesfacingup,in orderto protectyourhands.
Forthebestwashperformance,placeotheritems
suchasspoonswith thehandlesfacingdown.Avoid
allowingitemsto nesttogether,whichmaykeep
themfrom beingproperlywashed.Whenloading,
distributeitemsevenlyinthe basket.
Thesilverwareand accessorybaskets(onsome
models)mayalsobeusedforsmallitems,suchas
measuringspoons,babybottlenipples,plasticlids,
or corncobholders.Thesilverwarebasketcovers(on
somemodels)canbeclosedto containsmallitems.
Thedoormountedsilverwarebasket(onsome
models)maybepositionedeitheronthedoorby
securingthebaskettothedoorusingthetwo
mountingbosses,ortothe rackbysecuringthe
basketto therackusingthewirelooponthefront of
the lowerracktoengagethetabsonthe rearofthe
basket.
Theaccessorybasket(onsomemodels)maybe
positionedbyplacingthehooksonthebackofthe
basketoverthetopwireonthesidesofthelower
rack.
TheFlexBaskets(onsomemodels)maybepositioned
onthefrontof eithertheupperor lowerracks.
Securethebasketto therackusingthewireloopon
thefrontoftheupperand lowerracksto engagethe
tabsontherearofthebasket.
Donot loadlargeor tallutensilswheretheymay
blockthedetergentdispenseror becometrapped
betweenthedoorandthegasketwhenthedooris
closed.
Silverware Basket -8 Place Settings -
GDF510 &GDF520 Silverware Basket -10 Place Settings -Silverware Basket -12 Place Settings -
GDF510 &GDF520 GDF510 &GDF520
Silverware Basket -8 PlaceSettings -
GDT530,GDF540&GDT550 Silverware Basket - 10 Place Settings - GDT530,GDF540 &GDT550 Silverware Basket -12 PlaceSettings - GDT530,GDF540&GDT550
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Care and cleaning. GEAppliances.com
Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
Before cleaning the front panel, make sure you know
what type of panel you have. Refer to the last two
letters of your model number. You can locate your
model number on the left-hand tub walljust inside
the door. Ifyour model number ends with BB,CC,
WW, SAor ESthen you have a painted door panel. If
your model number ends with SS, then you have a
Stainless Steel Door panel. Ifyour model number ends
with II,then you have an Integrated door panel.
Followthe instructions below for cleaning the door
panel for your specific model.
Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-
block,CC-bisque,WW-white, SA-silveror ES-slate)
Usea clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,then dry
thoroughly. You may also usea good appliance wax
or polish.
Cleaning the Control Panel
Toclean the control panel,usea lightly dampened soft
cloth. Thendry thoroughly.
Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in
SS)
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with
Stainless Steel Magic or asimilar product using aclean,
soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or
products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel doors.
You can order Stainless Steel Magic #WXlOX29
through GE Parts by calling 877.959.8688. In Canada,
call 1-800-661-1616.
Integrated Door Panel (model numbers ending in II)
This isa custom installed door panel, and you
will need to refer to the cabinet manufacturers
recommendations for proper cleaning.
Do not usescouring pods or powered cleaners
because these products can scratch the finish.
Stainless Steel Inner Door
The stainless steel used to make the dishwasher tub
and inner door provides the highest reliability available
in a GEdishwasher.
If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be
scratched or dented during normal use, they will
not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will
not affect their function or durability.
Filter Ultra Fine
Filter
Cleaning the Filters
Inspect thefiltersperiodically,every other month or so depending on usage,and cleonif necessary.If there isa
decreasein wash performance or dishesfeelgritty, this isalso an indication thefilters needto be cleaned.
Retoinin Posts Spray Arm Ultra-Fine Filter
Toclean the Ultra-Fine Filter,
remove the bottom rack.Twist and
remove the large round filter. Rinse
filter with warm soapy water and
usea spongeto carefully remove
any stubborn particles. Scrubbing
with scouring pads or brushes can
damage the filter.Once cleaned,
replacethe Ultra-Fine Filter,and
twist to lock in place.
Fine Filter
Toclean the FineFilter (meshplate),remove the
bottom rack. Removethe Ultra-FineFilter.Twist
each of the two retaining posts located toward the
back bottom of the tub, and remove the FineFilter.
Rinsefilter with warm soapy water. Scouring pads
or brushes can damage the filter but a soft brushor
sponge may be needed to remove stubborn soils or
calcium deposits caused by hard water. Oncecleaned,
replace the FineFilter,the Ultra-Fine Filter,and twist
the two retaining postsinto place.
Ik WARNING!The retaining posts can
be a choke hazard for small children. Keepout of
reach of children.
Protect Against Freezing
Ifyour dishwasher is left in an unheated place during
the winter, ask a servicetechnician to:
E]Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.
Removefusesor trip circuit breaker.
r_ Drainwater from the water inletline and water
valve.(Usea pan to catch the water.)
_] Reconnectthe water inlet lineto the water valve.
[2] Turnoff the water supply and disconnect the
water inlet line from the water valve.
Airgap
Checktheairgapany
timeyourdishwasher
isn'tdraining well.
Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects your dishwasher against water
backing up into it ifa drain clogs. The air gap is not
a part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your
warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps,
so you may not have one.
The air gap is easy to clean.
E] Turn offthe dishwasher and liftoff the cover.
Remove the plastic cap and clean with
E]a toothpick. 11

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com.
_ln Canada visit www.GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Start Status Thedoorwasopenedorthe • PresstheStart padonceto startthedishwasher.Pressthe
indicatorlight flashing cyclewas interrupted. Start pada secondtimewhenthedishwasherisrunningonlyifyou
wish to cancelthe cycle.
DishwasherBEEPS This isa reminder that your • PressStart andclosethedoor.
onceeveryminute dishwasher door hasbeen left
open during operation. It will
continue beepinguntil you press
Start and closethedoor.
Beepingat the end This is normal. Thedishwasher • Toturnoffthedoublebeepindicator(orre-activateitifit waspreviously
of the cycle will beeptwice at the end of the turned off),pressthe HeatedDry pad 5 timeswithin 3 seconds.
Ionsomemodelsl cycle. Atriple beepwill soundto indicatethe end-of-cyclebeepoption
hasbeenturned on or off.
Dishesand flatware Ultrafineor fine filter isclogged • SeetheCareandcleaningsection.
notdean Lowinletwater temperature • Hakesureinletwatertemperatureiscorrect(seethe Usingthedishwasher
section).Turnonthehotwaterfaucetnearestthedishwasher,letrununtil
thewatertemperaturestopsrising.Thenstartthedishwasherandturn
offthefaucet.Thisensurestheenteringwater ishot.SelectWashTempBoostif
available.
Water pressureistemporarilylow • Turnona faucet.Iswatercomingoutmoreslowlythanusual?If so,wait
untilpressureisnormalbeforeusingyourdishwasher.
Airgapor disposerisclogged • Cleantheairgaporflushthedisposer.
Improperrackloading • Hakesurelargedishwaredoesnotblockthedetergentdispenseror the
washarms.SeetheLoadingthedishwasherrackssection.
°Whenlargeutensilsareplacedinthesilverwarebasket,donotmountthebasket
onthedoor(onsomemodels).Instead,mountbasketonthelowerrack.
Poorperformingdetergent •Usea highlyrateddetergentsuchasCascadeComplete®AIHn-1ActionPacsTM.
Spotsandfilming Extremelyhard water • UserinseagentssuchasCascade®RinseAidTM to removespots
onglassesand and preventnewfilm buildup.
flatware ° tfwaterisextremelyhard,a softenermayberequired.
Lowinletwater temperature • Hakesurewatertemperatureisat least120°F.
Overloadingor improper • Loaddishwasherasshownin theLoadingPlaceSettingssection.
loadingofthe dishwasher
Oldor damppowderdetergent • Hakesuredetergentisfresh.
Rinseagentdispenserempty •Refillwith rinseagentsuchasCascade_RinseAidTM.
Toolittle or lowperforming • Hakesureyouusethe properamountofhighlyrateddetergent.
detergent
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Cloudinesson Combinationof softwater and • Thisiscalledetchingandispermanent.Topreventthisfromhappening,
glassware toomuchdetergent uselessdetergentifyou havesoftwater.Washglasswareintheshortest
cyclethat willgetit clean.
Lowperforming phosphate • SeeAwhite film onglassware,dishwareand theinterior inthis
freedetergent Troubleshootingsection.
Watertemperatureenteringthe • Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewater heatertemperature.
dishwasherexceeds150°F(66°C)
Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Useonlyautomatic dishwasher detergents to avoidsudsing. Cascade*
wasn't used Automatic DishwashingDetergents have been approved for use inall
Detergent left in
dispensercups
GEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfrom thetub,openthedishwasherandletsudsdissipate.
Pumpoutwater bypressingStart andclosethedoor.Wait30seconds.
Openthedoor,pressand holdStartfor 3seconds,andclosethedoor.
Repeatifnecessary.
Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.
Repositionthe dishes,sothe water from the lowerspray arm canflush
the detergent cup.SeetheLoading thedishwasher rocks section.
Repositionthe tall utensilsor heaw silverwarethat may be keepingthe
dispensercup doorfrom opening.Seethe Loadingthesilverwarebasket
section.
Blackor gray
marksondishes
Dishesdon'tdry
Rinseagentwasspilled •
Dishesor utensils ore blocking •
the detergent cup
Aluminum utensilshove
rubbedagainst dishes
Lowinletwater temperature
• Removemarkswith a mild,abrasivecleaner.
• Makesureinletwatertemperatureisatleast120°F.
• SelectHeatedDry.
• UseWashTampBoostoption.
• Selecta highercycle,suchasWashTemp Suni (Sanitize)orHeavy.
Rinseagentdispenserisempty
ControlpanelrespondedDoormaynot becompletely
toinputsbutdishwasherclosed
neverfilledwith water
Stained tub interior
• Checktherinseagentdispenserandfillasrequired.
• Makesurethedoor isfirmlyclosed.
Water valvemay beturnedoff
Sometomato-basedfoodscon
causereddishstains
Teaor coffeestains
• Hakesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthesink)isturnedon.
• UseoftheSteamcycle(onsomemodels)afteraddingthedishtotheload
candecreasethelevelofstaining.
• Removethestainbyhand,usingasolutionof1/2cupbleachand
3 cupswarmwater.NOTE:Donot usebleachon stainlesssteel
tub or innerdoor.
Ik CAUTION!
Beforecleaninginterior,wait at least20minutesafteracycleforthe
heatingelementstocooldown.Failureto dosocanresultin burns.
Aspecialfilterinthewatersupplylineistheonlywayto correct
thisproblem.Contacta watersoftenercompany.
GErecommendsCascade ®RinseAidTM to helppreventhardwater
mineraldepositsfrom forming.
• Rundishwasherwithcitricacidtoremovemineraldeposits.Citricacid
(Partnumber:WD35X15J.)canbeorderedthroughGEParts.Seeback
coverfororderinginformation.
Anoverallyellowor brownfilm con •
becausedbyirondepositsin water
White film on insidesurface- •
hardwater minerals
Dishwasherwon'trun Fuseisblownor circuitbreaker • Replacefuseor resetcircuitbreaker.Removeanyotherappliancesfrom
istripped thecircuit.
Poweristurnedoff • Insomeinstallations,thepowertothedishwasherisprovidedthrougha
wallswitch,oftenlocatednexttothedisposerswitch.Hakesureit ison.
Controlponelislocked • Unlockcontrolpanel.SeetheGettingstarted section.
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Before you call for service...
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Control panel lights Time too long between • Eachpad must betouchedwithin 30 secondsofthe others.
go offwhen you're touching of selectedpads To relight,touch anypad again or openthe door and
setting controls unlock(topcontrol).
Water standing in Air gap is clogged • Cleanthe air gap.Seethe Careand cleaning section.
the bottom of the tub
Waterwon't pump Drainisclogged • ifyouhaveanairgap,cleanit.SeetheCareand deaning section.
outof thetub • ifthedishwasherdrainsintoa disposer,rundisposerclear.
• Checktoseeifyourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.ifnot,you
mayneeda plumber.
Steam Thisis normal • Worm,moistaircomesthroughtheventduringdryingandwhen
waterisbeingpumpedout.Thisisnecessaryfordrying.
Sanitizedlightdoes Thedoorwasopenedand the ° Donotinterruptthecyclebyopeningthedoorduringthewashcycle.
notilluminate at the cyclewas interruptedduring
endof thecycle final rinse
Theincomingwater • Raisethewaterheatertemperaturetobetween120°Fand150°F.
temperaturewastoo low
Noise Normal operating sounds: • Theseareallnormal.Noactionisrequired.
Detergentcupopening
Water enteringdishwasher
Themotor stopsand starts at
varioustimesduringthe cycle
Sprayarms start and stopat
varioustimes
A white film on
glassware,dishware
andtheinterior
Drainpumpsoundsduring
pumpout
Drainpumpstarts and stops
severaltimesduring eachdrain
Rattling disheswhen the spray
arm rotates
Rattling silverware against door •
during wash
This problemcaused by •
phosphate-freedishwasher
detergent
Hake suredishesare properlyloaded.Seethe Loading the
dishwasherracks section.
Tallutensilsmay be placedin the upperrack to avoidbumpingagainst
innerdoor during wash cycle.
Toremovethewhitefilm,runyourdishesthrougha dishwashercyclewith
citricacid.UseaWD35X151citricacidkitfoundonline.
Pourthecitric acidin thedetergentcupand closethecover.Placethefilmed
butotherwisecleanglasswareand dishwarein thedishwasher.Leave
silverwareand othermetalitemsoutofthe dishwasher.Turnthe dishwasher
on and letit runthrougha completecyclewithoutdetergent.Theglassware,
dishware,anddishwashershouldcomeoutfilm free.Alternatively,
a vinegarrinsemay beused.Pour1cupof vinegarintodishwasherjust after
thedetergentcupopensandletthe dishwashercompleteitscycle.
Thismay berepeatedseveraltimesayear asneeded
Theuseofa rinseagentsuchasCascade®RinseAidTM may helpminimize
a repeatbuildupof film.Also,the useof a highlyrateddetergentsuchas
CascadeComplete®All-in-1ActionPacsTM willhelp preventfilm build-up.
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GE Dishwasher Warranty. GEAppliances.cam
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an
authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule service, visit us on-line
at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GECARES(800.432.2737) in the United
States. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and
model number available when calling for service.
Stapleyour receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE
Factory Service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE
improve its products by providing GE with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance
data to be sent to GE, please advise your technician NOT to submit the data to GE at the time of service.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Any pert of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During
this limited one:veer warranty, GEwill also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home
serviceto replacethe defective part.
What GE Will Not Cover (for customers in the United States):
[] Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
[] Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
[] Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or usedfor
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
[] Replacement of housefusesor resetting of circuit breakers.
[] Product not accessible to provide required service.
[] Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
[] Inddental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
[] Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the drain line.
[] Damage caused after delivery, including damage from
items dropped on the door.
ii EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA.
Ifthe product is located in an area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge
or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Proof of original purchase date is needed
to obtain service under the warranty. InAlaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Thiswarranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or
state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
Warranton General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
What Is Not Covered (for customers in Canada):
[] Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
[] Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer
or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate
electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.
[] Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
[] Replacementof housefuses or resetting of circuitbreakers.
[] Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
[] Damage caused after delivery.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
Thiswarranty isextended to the original purchaser and any succeedingowner for products purchased in Canadafor home usewithin
Canada. Inhome warranty servicewill be provided in areaswhere it isavailableand deemed reasonable by ilabe to provide.
[WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES. ]
Warrantor'. MC Commercial, Burlington, ON, L7R 5B6 15

Consumer Support.
GEAppliances Website In the US. GEAppliances.com
In Canada. GEAppliances.ca
Have a question or need assistancewith your appliance?Try the GEAppliancesWebsite 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! Forgreater convenience andfaster service,you can now download Owner's Manuals,
order parts or even schedule serviceon-line.
ScheduleService In the US. GEAppliances.com
In Canada. GEAppliances.ca
Expert GErepair serviceisonly one step away from your door. Geton-line and schedule your serviceat your
convenience any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES(800./432.2737)during normal businesshours.
In Canada, call 800.561.$$44
RealLifeDesignStudio ,ntheus:GEAppliances.com
GEsupports the Universal Designconcept-products, servicesand environments that can be used by people of
all ages, sizesand capabilities.We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities
and impairments. Fordetails of GE'sUniversalDesignapplications, including kitchen design ideasfor people with
disabilities,check out our Website today. Forthe hearing impaired, pleasecall 800.TDD.GEAC(800.833./4322).
In Canada, pleasewrite to: Director,Consumer Relations,ivlc Commercial
! Factory Lane,Suite3!0
Honcton, N.B.E1C9H3
Extended Warranties In the US. GEAppliances.com
In Canada. GEAppliances.ca
Purchase a GEextended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty isstill
in effect. Youcan purchase iton-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224during normal businesshours.GEConsumer
Home Serviceswill still be there after your warranty expires.In Canada, please consult your local listings for your
extended warranty provider.
Parts andAccessories Inthe US:GEAppliunces.com
Individuals qualified to servicetheir own appliances can have parts or accessoriessent directly to their homes
(VISA,iVlasterCardand Discovercards are accepted).Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at
877.959.8688during normal businesshours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may
cause unsafe operation.
In Canada, call 800.661.1616
Contact Us In the US. GEAppliances.com
In Canada. GEAppliances.ca
Ifyou are notsatisfied with the serviceyou receivefrom GE,contact uson our Websitewith all the details including
your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations
GEAppliances,Appliance Park
Louisville,KY40225
In Canada, pleasewrite to: Director,Consumer Relations,ivlc Commercial
! Factory Lane,Suite3!0
ivloncton, N.B.E1C9P13
Register Your Appliance In the US. GEAppliances.com
In Canada: GEAppliances.ca
Register your new appliance on-line--at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced
communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.You may also
mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.
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CONSIGNES DE S_'CURIT_'.. 18-19
DIRECTIVES DE FONCTIONNEMENT
Chargement et couverts de la vaisselle
.....................................................................2£ 25
Chorgement de ponier (_couverts... 26
Entretien et nettoyoge ...........................27
Tobleou de commonde
et r#gloges ...........................................20-21
Utilisotion du Iove-voisselle ..........22-23
D_'PANNAGE ...................................28-50
SERVICE A LA CLIENT_'LE
Garantie ........................................................31
Service _ la clientele ...................................52
ModUles avec commandes 6 I'avant ModUles avec commandes sur le dessus
Inscrivez ci-dessous les num_ros
de module et de s_rie :
N°de module
N°de s_rie
IIsse trouvent sur la paroi de la cure,
5 I1nt#rieur de la porte.
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CONSIGNES DE S_-CURIT_-IMPORTANTES
VEUILLEZ LIRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES AVANT D'UTILISER
L'APPAREIL--CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES
AAVERTISSEMENT!
Pour votre s_curit_, veuillez suivre les directives donn_es dans le present manuel afin de
r_duire au minimum les risques d'incendie, d'explosion et de chocs _lectriques et pr_venir tout
dommage et blessure grave ou mortelle.
AVERTISSEMENT! SECURITE DU CHAUFFE-EA_
| j v Danscertainesconditions,il peut se former de I'hydrog@nedans un chauffe-eau qui n'a pas @6utilis6pendant
f __!_,__ deuxsemainesou plus. L'HVDROGENEESTUN GAZEXPLOSIF.
_lb _ Sivous n'avez pas utilis@votre chauffe-eau pendant deux semainesou plus,ouvrez tousles robinets d'eau
chaude et laissezcouler I'eau pendant plusieurs minutes afin de r@duirelesrisques de dommages mat@ielsou
de blessures.Prenezcette pr6caution avant re@med'utiliser un 61ectrom6nagerraccord@au chauffe-eau pour
61iminerI'hydrog@nequi pourrait s'y @reaccumul@&Puisqu'ils'agit d'un gazinflammable, nefurnez pas ou
n'utilisezpas une flamme nue ou un 61ectrom6nagerau cours de ce processus.
•,_AAVERTISSEMENT! Lorsdufonctionnementdevotrelave-vaisselle, prenezles
precautions de base, notamment les suivantes :
[] N'utilisez cet appareil que pour I'usage pour lequel
il a 6t6 conqu, comme expliqu6 dans le pr6sent
manuel.
[] Ne faite pas fonctionner le lave-vaisselle sitous
les panneaux de la carrosserie n'ont pas 6t6
correctement r6install6s.
[] Ne rangez ni n'utilisez des mati@es combustibles, y
compris de I'essenceou d'autres liquides ou vapeurs
inflammables, 5 pro×imit6 de cet appareil ou de tout autre.
[] N'utilisezpasle lave-vaisselledefaqon abusive,
et nevous assoyezpasou ne montezpassur
la porte ou lespaniersde I'appareil.
[] Nemodifiezpasle fonctionnement descommandes.
[] Ne lavez pas lesarticles en plastique 6 moins qu'ils
ne portent la mention <<Lavable au lave-vaisselle >>
ou I'_quivalent. Sicertains articles en plastique
ne portent pas cette mention, reportez-vous aux
recommandations du fabricant.
%AAVERTISSEMENT! INSTALLATION ET ENTRETIEN
APPROPRIES
Celave-vaisselle doit _tre correctement installS, en conformit6 avec les directives d'installation fournies,
avant d'etre utilis& Si vous n'avez pas requ lesdirectives d'installation avec votre appareil, vous pouvez vous
lesprocurer en visitant notre site Web 8 I'adresse www.electromenagersge.ca.
[] Cetappareil doit @rereli_5 un syst_me
de c0blage 61ectriquepermanent en m@al,mis
6 la terre. Sinon,un fil de mise 6 laterre pour
appareillage doit @reinstall_ et raccord6 6 la borne
ou au fil de mise6 la terre de I'appareil.
[] Un raccordement incorrect du fil de mise 6 la terre
peut presenter un risqued'61ectrocution.Consultez
un 61ectricienou un technicien qualifi_ sivous n'@es
pascertain que I'appareil est correctement mis 6 la
terre.
[] Veuillezvous d6barrasser de lafaqon appropri6e
de vosvieux 61ectrom_nagerset des mat@iaux
d'emballage ou d'exp6dition.
[] Netentez pas de r6parer ou de remplacer une piece
quelconque de votre lave-vaisselle,6 moins que cela
ne soit sp6cifiquement recommand_ dans le pr6sent
manuel. Confieztoutes lesautres r6parations 6 un
technicien qualifi&
[] Pour r_duire au minimum lesrisquesd'61ectrocution,
d_branchez I'appareil de sasource d'alimentation
avant d'en effectuer I'entretien.
RENARQUE:Le fait d'arr_ter le lave-vaisselle
ne coupeI'alimentationdlectfiquede I'appareil.Nous
vousrecommandons de confier la rdparation
de votre dlectromdnager8 un technicianqualifid.
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CONSIGNES DE S_-CURIT_-IMPORTANTES
VEUILLEZ LIRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES AVANT D'UTILISER
L'APPAREIL--C ONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES ,,,,,,.electro_nen°gersge.c,
,_ AVERTISSENENT_ RI.SQUEDE SUFFOCATION POUR
UN ENFANT COINCE A L'iNT RIEUR DE L'APPAREIL
[] He laissezjamais les enfants jouer avec ou 5 I'int@ieur de I'appareil.
4_LIMINA TION APPROPRI_'E DU LAVE-VAISSELLE
Leslave-vaissellejet6s ou abandonn6s sont dangereux.., m_me si vous ne les laissez 16que pour quelques
jours. Si vous voulez jeter votre lave-vaisselle, veuillez suivre les directives ci-dessous pour 6viter les
accidents.
[] Nelaissezpas lesenfantsjouer avec le lave-vaisselle,ou 5 I1nt@ieurde celui-ci ou de tout autre
61ectrom6nagermis aux rebuts.
[] Enlevez la porte du compartiment de lavage ou enlevez le verrou en 6tant les deux vis du Ioquet 5
I1nt@ieur de la cure (comme illustr6).
[] Pendantou apr_s lecycle de lavage, le contenu
peut s'av@ertr@schaud au toucher. Manipulez-le
avec soin. _, =_
[] L'utilisationd'un d@ergent non _,_
conqu pour leslave-vaissellespeut
provoquer la formation de mousse.
[] Articlesautres que la vaisselle:ne lavezpas
damsle lave-vaisselledes articles comme des
filtres de purificateur d'air, des filtres de syst@mes
de chauffage ou des pinceaux.Vouspourriez
endommager le lave-vaisselleet provoquer une
d@colorationou destaches damsI'appareil.
[] Unesurveillanceattentive est n@cessaireIorsquecet
appareil est utilis6 par ou pr@sdes enfants.
[] PlacezlesarticlesI@gersen plastique de maniere
qu'ils ne sed@lacent pasou netombent pasau fond
de I'appareil-ils pourraient entrer en contact avec
1'61@mentchauffant, ce qui pourrait lesendommager.
[] Placezlesarticlescoupantsde mani@re@ce qu'ils
n'endommagent pas lejoint d'@tanch@it@de la porte.
[] Placezdamslepanie r 6 couverts lescouteaux
tranchants le manche vers lehaut afin de r@duire
lesrisquesde coupures.
[] Nelaissezpaslesenfantsjouer 6 proximit@du lave-
vaisselleIorsquevousouvrezou fermezla porteafin
d'@iterque leurspetitsdoigtssecoincentdamsla porte.
[] Netouchez pas5 I'@l@mentchauffant pendantou
imm@diatementapr@slefonctionnement de I'appareil.
AATTENTION : EXIGENCE5E-LECTRIQUE5
[] Cetappareil 61ectrom@nagerdoit @trealiment@par
du courant de 120V,60 Hz,et branch@aun circuit de
d@rivationbien mis a laterre, prot@g@par un fusiblea
retardement ou un disjoncteur de 15 ou 20amp@res.
[] Si I'alimentation 61ectriquefournie ne remplit
pas les caract_ristiques ci-dessus, nous
vousrecommandons de faire installer par un
61ectricienqualifi6 une bonne prise.
,_ NOTICE
[] Le circuit de votre lave-vaisselle ne doit _tre
utilis6par aucun autre appareil 61ectrom6nager
quandle lave-vaisselle fonctionne, car le lave-
vaissellen6cessite toute la capacit6 du circuit.
[] Sila prise murale damslaquelle vous branchez
le cordon d'alimentation de votre lave-vaisselle
est contr616 par un interrupteur, mettez
cetinterrupteur en position ON (marche).
Sivotre lave-vaisselleest branch@surun circuit reli@
un interrupteur mural, assurez-vousd'actionner
celui-ciavant d'utiliservotre appareil.
Sivous fermez I'interrupteur mural entre les
cycles de lavage, attendez de S@10 secondes
apr_s avoir ramen6 I'interrupteur 6 ON(IVlarche)
avant d'appuyer sur la touche Start (Marche)pour
permettre aux commandes de se r6initialiser.
[] N'utilisezquelesd@ergentset agentsde rim;age
liquides,en poudreou entabletteou lesCascade
Complete®All-in-1ActionPacsT"recommand_spourles
lave-vaisselleetgardez-leshorsde la port_edesenfants.
Lesd@ergentspourlave-vaisselleC_sc_deComplete®
All-in-1ActionPacs_"et lesagentsde rinqageCascade®
RinseAid_"sontapprouv_savec leslave-vaisselleGE.
VEUILLEZLIREETSUIVREA LALETTRECESCONSIGNESDES4_CURIT4_.
CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES _

Pour d marren
Les caract_ristiques et I'apparence des appareils varieront tout au long de ce manuel.
Bharger le lave-vaisselle
Pour de meilleurs r_sultats de lavage, suivez les directives de chargement des paniers dons la section Chorgement des paniers du/ove-
vaisse!/e. Aucun pr&rin_oge des d_p6ts alimentaires normau× n'est n_cessaire. Enlevez les d_p6ts durs, notamment les as, les cure-dents,
la peau etles graines. Enlevez les I_gumes-feuilles, les parties non comestibles de la viande etles quantit_s e×c_dentaires de graisse ou
d'huile. Enlevez les d_p6ts alimentaires acides qui peuvent d_colorer I'acier ino×ydable.
BAjouter le d_tergent
Ajouteztoquantit6 de d6tergent requisedonstedistributeur6 d6tergent. Utitisezund6tergent du type CascadeCompleteAll-in-1 ActionPacsTM.
Consuttezto rubrique DistributeurdedOtergentdons tosection Utifisotiondu tove-voisseffe.
Ajouter le produit de ringage i TH
Ajoutezteproduit de rin_agedons le distributeur.Consuttezto sectionUtilisation dun produit de rin_age comme Cascade@RinseAid dons to
sectionUtilisation du lave-vaisselle.
mS_lectionner le cycle
Appuyezsur totouche SelectCyclepour choisir tecycle de tavaged_sir_.Levoyantvis-a-visde totouche SelectCycles'attumerapour indiquerte
cyclequi a 6t6choisi.
Lecycle peut @resOtectionnOm_mesi toporte est ouverte.Lecycle nedOmarreraqu'unefois toporte fermOeet tocommande Start sOlectionnOe.
AutoSense (certains mo@les) CecycledOtecteautomatiquement tedegr6desatet6et r6gtetecyclede tavageen consOquence.
Heavy Ce cycle est destin6 6 la vaisselle et batterie de cuisine tr_s sale, avec d6p6ts alimentaires s6ch6s
ou cults. Ce cycle convient aussi 6 la vaisselle de tous lesjours.
Normal Normal Ce cycle est conCu pour la salet_ normale de tous lesjours et pour _conomiser I'eau et I'_nergie.
REMARQUE:Lecycle Normal a servi6 _valuer I'efficacit__nerg@iquede celave-vaisselle.
Light Ce cycle est conCu pour la vaisselle de salet_ I_gere 6 moyenne. IIconvient 6 la porcelaine et au cristal.
Rinse Pour le rinCage de charges partielles qui seront lav_es plus tard. N'utilisez pas de d@ergent. Led@ergent n'est
(certoinsmodules) pas distribu_ pendant le cycle de rinCage.
S_lectionner les options
Le voyant vis-6-vis la touche s_lectionn_e S'ALLUMERApour indiquer I'option qui a _t_ s_lectionn_e.
Cetteoption augmentetatemp@aturepourfaciliter telavagede lavaissettetr@ssateet ettepeut attongertodur@etotate
du cycle. L'option peut @treactiv@eou d@sactiv@ependant le cycle de lavage.
Wash Temp
Boost
(certainsmodules)
Wash Temp
Sani
(certainsmodules)
Cette option augmente la temp@ature de I'eau Iors du ringage final afin de d@sinfecter la vaisselle.
La dur@edu cycle variera selon la temp@ature de I'eau d'admission.
REI_ARQUE: Cette option est contr61@een fonction de crit@resde [e-mail] le cycle est interrompu pendant
ou apr@sI'@ape du lavage principal, ou sila temp@ature de I'eau d'admission est si basse qu'un lavage ad@quat
ne peut @treobtenu, ilse peut que les crit@resde d@sinfection ne soient pas atteints. Dans ce cas, le voyant
Sanitized ne s'allumera pas 6 la fin du cycle. L'utilisation de cette option modifiera le cycle pour satisfaire
@la Section 6 de la norme NSF184 relative au d@logement de la salet@et @I'efficacit@de la d@sinfection.
REI_ARQUE: Les lave-vaisselle domestiques homologu@s NSFne sont pas destin@saux @ablissements
alimentaires du commerce.
Heated Dry
Off
Heated Dry
On
D@sactiveI'option de s@chageavec chaleun La vaisselle s@chenaturellement 6 Fairet I'@nergieest @conomis@e.
Ouvrez la porte du lave-vaisselle pour acc@l@rerle s@chage.
Allume I'@l@mentchauffant afin d'acc@l@rerle [e-mail] cycle prolongera le cycle de lavage de 64 minutes.
NE PASutiliser avec le cycle Rinse seulement.
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