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Safety Instructions ....... 2-5
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning ............. 18
Control Panel and Settings .. 6-11
Loading Place Settings ........ 17
Loading the Racks ............. 16
Using the Dishwasher ...... 12-15
Troubleshooting Tips .. 19-21
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .............. 25
Warranty ..................... 22
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numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
you can find them on the tub wall
just insidethe door.
Tall Tub
Dishwashers
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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.
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WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY
Undercertain conditions, hydrogengas may beproduced in a water heater that hasnot beenusedfor two
or more weeks.HYDROGENGASISEXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water hasnot been usedfor 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. Dothis before using any
electrical appliance connected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedurewill allow any built-up
hydrogen gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke, usean open flame, or usethe 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 GEApplionces.com. In Canada, visit www.GEApplionces.co.
II 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.
Ill Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
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.
Ill Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
II Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part
ofyour dishwasher unlessitisspecifically
recommended inthis manual. Allother servicing
should be referredto a qualified technician.
II Tominimizethe possibility ofelectric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the powersupply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE:Turningthe dishwasheroff doesnot
disconnecttheappliancefrom thepower supply.
Werecommendhaving a qualified technician
serviceyour appliance.
CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage
II Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available,may be hot to the touch. Usecare
before handling.
II Usinga detergent that isnot
specifically designedfor
dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds.
mIfyour dishwasher isconnected to a wall
switch,ensure that the switch ison prior
to use.
mOn dishwasherswith electronic controls,
ifyou choose to turn the wall switch
off between wash cycles,allow 5-Z0 secondsafter
turning the switch on beforetouching START/RESET
to allow the control to initialize.
II Non-Dishware Items:Do not wash items such
aselectronic air cleanerfilters, furnace filters
and paint brushes inyour dishwasher. Damage
to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining
of the dishwasher may result.
Ill Closesupervision isnecessary ifthis appliance
isused by or near children.
II Load light, 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.
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-tLiADVERTENCIA!
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.
SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA
Bajo ciertascondiciones,puede producirse gas de hidr6geno en un calentador de agua que no seha usado
durante dossemanaso mds. ELGASDEHIDROGENOESEXPLOSIVO.
Siel agua caliente no seha utilizado por dossemanas o m@s,evite laposibilidad deda_os o lesiones
abriendo todos losgrifos de agua caliente ydej_ndolas correr durante varios minutos. Hagaesto antes
de utilizar cualquier aparato el6ctricoque seencuentre conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Estesimple
procedimiento permitir5 que selibere cualquier clase de acumulaci6n de gasde hidr6geno.Yaque el gas
es inflamable, no fume o utilice una llama abierta o un aparato durante este proceso.
INSTALACION Y MANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOS
Estelavaplatosdebe instalarsede manera adecuaday ubicarsede acuerdocon lasInstruccionesde
Instalaci6n antes de comenzarel uso.Siusted no ha recibidouna pdgina de Instruccionesde instalaci6n
con sulavaplatos, puede obtener una visitandonuestro sitio Weben GEApplionces.com.
mConecteel lavaplatos/aparato a un sistema
de cableado permanente conconexi6n a tierra
o debe utilizarseun conductor de conexi6n a tierra
del equipamiento con losconductores de circuito,
ydebe conectarse a laterminal de conexi6n
a tierra o conductor del aparato.
m Unaconexi6n inadecuada del conductor de
conexi6n a tierra de equipo puede provocar
un riesgode descarga el6ctrica.Consultea un
electricista calificado o representante de servicio
t_cnico sitiene dudas sobrela correcta conexi6n
a tierra del aparato.
m Eliminelosaparatos que no va a utilizar mc_syel
material de empaque o enviocomo corresponde.
m Nointente reparar o cambiar ninguna piezade
su lavaplatosa menos que est_ especificamente
recomendado en este manual. Cualquierotro
serviciodebe realizarloun t6cnico calificado.
m Paraminimizar la posibilidadde una descarga
el_ctrica,desconecte este aparato de la fuente
de energ[aantes de realizarcualquier clasede
mantenimiento.
NOTA:Apagar el lavaplatosno desconectael
aparato delsuministro de energia.Recomendamos
que un tdcnicocalificado realiceel serviciotdcnico
de suaparato.
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PRECAUCION: Para evitar lesiones menores y da_os a la propiedad
m Loselementos lavados en el modo anti-bacterial,
si seencuentra disponible, pueden quedar
calientes al tacto. Tengacuidado antes de
tocarlos.
m Utilizarun detergente no
disehado espedficamente
para lavaplatos provocar(_
que el aparato seIlene
de espuma, t_
mSisu lavaplatos seencuentra conectado
a un interruptor de pared,verifique que
el interruptor seencuentre encendido
antes del uso.
m Enlavaplatos con controles electr6nicos,siusted
elije apagar el interruptor de pared entre ciclos
de lavado,deje pasar S-!0 segundos despu6s de
encender el interruptor antes de presionar
START/RESETpara permitir que el control seinicie.
m Elementosno aptos para lavaplatos: No lave
elementos como filtros de limpiadores de aire
electr6nicos,filtros de hornos ypincelesde pintura
en sulavaplatos. Puedenproducirse dahos en el
lavaplatosydecoloraci6n o manchas en el
aparato.
mSe requiere una supervisi6n estricta cuando
cualquier aparato esutilizado por nihos o en
su cercan[a.
mCargue elementos livianosyplc_sticosde modo
que no se desplacenycaigan al rondo del
lavaplatos,ya que pueden entrar en contacto con
el elemento calentador ydaharse.

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
dGys."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 (asshown). Doorlatchkeeper
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
,_kWARNING! including the following:
[] Usethis applianceonly for its intendedpurpose
asdescribed inthis Owner's Manual.
[] Useonly powder,tabs,liquid detergentsor rinse
agents recommendedfor usein a dishwasher
and keepthem out of the reachof children.
Cascade ®and Cascade ®Complete Automatic
DishwashingDetergents,and CascadeCrystal
Clear_ rinseagents havebeen approvedfor use
in all GEdishwashers.
[] Locatesharpitems sothat they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
[] Loadsharpkniveswith the handlesup to reduce
the riskof cut-type injuries.
[] Donotwash plasticitems unlessmarked
dishwashersafe or the equivalent.Forplasticitems
not so marked,checkthe manufacturer's
recommendations.
[] Donottouch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
[] Donot operate your dishwasherunlessallenclosure
panelsare properly in place.
[] Donot tamper with controls.
[] Donot abuse,sit on or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
[] Donot allow childrento playaround the dishwasher
when opening or closingthe door due to the
possibilityof smallfingers being pinchedin the door.
[] Donot discard a dishwasherwithout first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the latch
keeper.
[] Donot store or usecombustible materials,gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquidsinthe vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
[] Donot allow childrento playwith,on or insidethis
or any discarded appliance.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ELIMINACION CORRECTADEL LAVAPLATOS
Un lavaplatos desechado o abandonado resulta
peligroso...aL_nsi quedarc_en un lugar por "s61o
unos dias". Siva 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
__AiADVERTENC/A! Cuon_ousesuIowpl_tos,sigoprecaudones b6sicas
deseguridad, induyendo las siguientes:
[] Useeste aparato s61ocon elobjetivo para elque
fue creado,como sedescribeen este Manualdel
Propietario.
[] Utilices61odetergentesen polvo,liquido o tabletas
o agentes de enjuague recomendadospara uso
en lavaplatosymant6ngalos alejadosdel alcance
de losminos.Losdetergentes para lavaplatos
autom6ticos Cascade®yCascade®Complete,
ylosagentesde enjuague CascadeCrystal Cleare
han sido aprobadospara el usoen todos los
lavaplatosGE.
[] Ubiqueloselementosfilososde modo que no
dahen el selladode la puerta.
[] Carguecuchillosfilososcon losmangos hacia arriba
para reducirel riesgode una lesi6npersonal.
[] Nolaveelementospl6sticosa menos que est6n
marcados como aptos para lavaplatoso
equivalente.Enel caso de elementospl6sticos
que no est6n marcados asi,verifique las
recomendacionesdel fabricante.
[] Notoque el elemento calentador durante el uso
o inmediatamente despu6sde finalizar el uso.
[] Nohaga funcionar el lavaplatosa menosque todos
lospanelesdel recinto seencuentrenen su lugar.
[] Noaltere o modifique loscontroles.
[] Nomaltrate, ni sesienteo se paresobre la puerta
o bandejasde losplatosdel lavaplatos.
[] Nopermita que losnihosjueguen alrededor del
lavaplatoscuando abra o cierrela puerta debido
a la posibilidadde pellizcarsus dedidoscon
la puerta.
[] Nodeseche ellavaplatossinantes quitar la puerta
del compartimento de lavadoo latraba de la
puerta.
[] Noalmacene o usematerialescombustibles,
gasolina u otrosvapores o liquidos inflamables
cerca de este o cualquierotro aparato.
[] Nopermita que losnihosjueguen sobre,con
o dentro de este o cualquierotro aparato
descartado.
LEA YSIGA ESTAINFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD CUIDADOSAMENTE.
GUARDE ESTAS /NSTRUCC/ONES

About the dishwasher control panel.
Choose the dishwasher control panel that corresponds to the features on your dishwasher.
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Control Settings
Status Indicator Lights
TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmayflash,indicatinga
malfunction(seepage8).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.
SENSING Displayedwhilethesensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperatureofwater.
(onsomemodels) Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.
SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.
CLEAN Displayedwhena washcycleiscomplete.ThelightstaysONas a reminderthat thedishesare
cleanuntilthedoorisrelatchedoruntilanothercycleisselected.
Time Remaining Display (onsomemodels)
Duringoperation,thedisplayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleiscomplete.Thedisplaymayadjustthe
remainingtimewhiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplayedatthestartofeachcyclemaychangefromthe
factorysettingastheunitcustomizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,thedisplaywillshowhoursoftime
remaininguntilthecyclestarts.
Cycles
ThelightabovetheselectedpadwillbeONtoindicatewhichcyclehasbeenselected.
Thisdishwasherisequippedwith a dirt and temperaturesensor.Cyclelengthandtimewillvarydependingonthe
soillevelandtemperature.
SANIWASH 7.5-8.75gal.,50-135min.
Thiscycleraisesthewatertemperatureinthefinalrinseto sanitizeyourdishware.Thecycle
lengthwillvarydependingonthetemperatureofyourinletwater.
NOTE:TheSANIWASHcycleismonitoredforsanitizationrequirements,ifthecycleisinterrupted
duringorafterthemainwashportionor iftheincomingwatertemperatureissolowthat
adequatewater heatingcannotbeachieved,thesanitizingconditionsmaynotbemet.inthese
cases,theSanitizedlightwillnotilluminateattheendofthecycle.
NOTE:NSFcertifiedresidentialdishwashersare notintendedforlicensedfoodestablishments.
NORMALWASH 5.2gal.,60-90 min.
Thiscycleisformedium/heavilysoileddishesandglassware.
LIGHTWASH 7.5gal.,40-60 min.
(onsomemodels) Thiscycleisforeverydaydishesandglassware.
RINSEONLY 2.5gal.,11min.
Forrinsingpartialloadsthat willbewashedlater.Donotusedetergentwith thiscycle.
NOTE:OnlytheSANIWASHcyclehasbeendesignedtomeettherequirementsof Section6,NSF184for
soilremovalandsanitizationefficacy.

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Thelightabove the selectedpad willbe ONto indicatewhichoptionhas been selected.
STEAH Forusewith heavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionlUST beselectedPRIOR
to startingthecycle.TheSTEAMoptionadds24minutestothecycletime.
HEATEDDRY Shutsoffthedryingheatoption.Dishesairdrynaturallyandenergyissaved.Forfasterairdry,
LightOFF youcanpropthedooropenaftertheCLEANlightilluminates.
HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for faster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between
Light ON 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE:HEATEDDRY cannot be
selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
LOCK
6Youcanlockthecontrolstopreventanyselectionsfrombeingmade.Oryou canlockthecontrols
afteryouhavestarteda cycle.
Childrencannotaccidentallystartdishwasherbytouchingpadswiththisoptionselected.
ToLOCKthedishwashercontrol,touchandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor3 seconds.Thelight
belowtheHEATEDDRYpadwillturnon.ToUNLOCKthedishwashercontrol,touchandholdthe
HEATEDDRYpadfor 3seconds.TheLOCKlightwillturnoff.
ADDED
HEAT Whenselected,thecyclewillrunlongerwiththeheatingelementon toimprovebothwashand
dryperformance.NOTE:CannotbeselectedwithRINSEONLYcycle.
DELAYHOURS Youcandelaythestartofawashcycleforupto 9 hours.TouchtheDELAYHOURSpadto choose
thenumberofhoursyouwant todelaythestartofthecycle;thentouchSTART/RESETonetime.
Thedishwasherwillcountdownandstartautomaticallyatthecorrecttime.Touching
START/RESETa secondtime will cancelthe DELAYSTARTselection.
RESET Tochangea cycleafterwashingstarts,touchtheSTART/RESETpadto cancelthecycle.Forsome
models,theSTART/RESETlightwillflashwhilethewaterispumpedout.Thistakesapproximately
90seconds.Thedoormustbeclosedto completepumpout.Whenthelightstopsflashing,the
dishwashercan bereprogrammedand restarted.Buttonswillnotrespondduringpumpout.
Forothermodels,theSTART/RESETLEDwillturnoff andthedrainpumpwillpumpwateroutof
thedishwasherfor90 secondsandthenturn off.CycleselectionandoptionLED'swillremainon,
andbuttonswillrespondduringpumpout.iftheSTART/RESETispressedwhilethedishwasheris
inpumpout,theSTART/RESETLEDwillturnon andthedishwasherwillstarta newwashcycle
Closeand latchthedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.Touchthe
START/RESETpadonceto beginthecycle.Waterbeginstofillthedishwasher,andapproximately
60secondslaterthewashactionbegins.
NOTE:Thedishwasherremembersyourlastcyclesoyoudon'thavetoreprogrameachtime.
Whenthedishwasherdoorisfullyclosed,thecontrolpanellightswilldisplaythelastsettingsyou
selected.
tfyoudon'twantto changeanyofthesettings,simplytouchtheSTART/RESETpadonceto begin
thecycle.
tfthedoorisclosed,theindicatorlightswillturnoffiftheSTART/RESETpadisnotpressedwithin
two minutes.
Toactivatethedisplay,openandclosethedoorortouchanypad.
Also,ifa powerfailureoccurs,NORMALWASHandHEATEDDRYwillautomaticallybe
programmed.

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Control Settings
Status Indicator Lights
The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash,
indicating a malfunction (see page 8).The lights will come ON indicating the sequence
of operation the dishwasher is in.
SANITIZED
(on some
models)
CLEAN
(on some
models)
Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until
door is opened.
Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that
the dishes are clean until the door is opened or until another cycle is selected.
Cycles
Thelight abovetheselectedpad will be ONto indicate which cyclehas beenselected.
SANI WASH
(on some
models)
7.3 gal., 97 min.
This cycle 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:The SANI WASH cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the
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. Inthese cases, the Sanitized light will not
illuminate at the end of the cycle.
NOTE:NSFcertified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food
establishments.
POTS & PANS
or HEAVY
WASH
8.5 gal., 89 min.
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-
on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
NORMALWASH 5.6 gal., 56 min.
This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.
LIGHT WASH
(on some
models)
6.1 gal., 36 min.
This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
CHINA CRYSTAL6.1 gal., 39 min.
(on some This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.
models)
RINSEONLY 1.2 gal., 6 min.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with
this cycle.
NOTE:Only the SANI WASH cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6,
NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.

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DOptions
Thelight above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTIONhas been selected.
HOT START/ For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option NUST be
STEAM selected PRIORto starting the cycle. This option will improve both wash and dry
(on some performance. This option adds 20 minutes to the cycle time.
models) NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
HEATEDDRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.
Light OFF Forfaster air dry you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.
HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time by 38 minutes.
Light ON NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
LOCK
(on some
models)
You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Oryou can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option
selected.
ToLOCKthe dishwashercontrol,touchand holdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor3seconds.Thelightbelow
theHEATEDDRYpadwillturnon.ToUNLOCKthedishwashercontrol,touchandholdtheHEATED
DRYpadfor 3seconds.TheLOCKlightwillturnoff.
HOT WASH/
ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both
wash and dry performance. For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on soils. This
option HUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. NOTE: Cannot be selected with
RINSE ONLY cycle.
DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for 2,4 or 8 hours (delay time options may vary
by model). Touch the DELAYHOURSpad to choose the number of hours you want to
delay the start of the cycle; then touch START/RESETone time. The dishwasher will
count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching START/RESETe
second time will cancel the DELAYSTARTselection.
RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESETpad to cancel the
cycle. Forsome models, the LED's indicating selected cycle and options will flash while
the water is pumped out. This takes approximately !05 seconds. When the lights stops
flashing, the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and restarted. Buttons will not respond
during pump out.
Forother models, the LED's indicating the selected cycle and options will flash and the
drain pump will pump water out of the dishwasher for !05 seconds and then turn off.
Buttons will respond during pump out. If any button is pressed during the pump out,
the LED's will stop flashing and indicate new cycle or options selected. If the
START/RESETbutton is pressed while the dishwasher is in pump out, the dishwasher
will start a new wash cycle.
_Start Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements.
Touch the START/RESETpad once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the
dishwasher, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins.
NOTE:The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don't have to reprogram each
time. When the dishwasher door isfully closed, the control panel lights will display the
last settings you selected.
If you don't want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESETpad
once to begin the cycle.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESETpad is not
pressed within two minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or touch
any pad.
Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL WASHand HEATEDDRYwill automatically be
programmed.
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Control Settings
Status Indicator Lights
TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmayflash,indicatinga
malfunction(seepage6).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.
LOWDETERGENTDisplayedwhentheSmartDispenseTM needsto berefilledwith liquidorgelautomatic
(onsomemodels) dishwasherdetergent.
SENSING Displayedwhilethe ExtraCleanTM Sensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperature
ofwater.Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcycleto achieveoptimalperformance.
WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.
DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.
SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.
CLEAN Displayedwhenawashcycleiscomplete.
Time Remaining Display (onsomemodels)
Duringoperation,thedisplayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleiscomplete.Thedisplaymayadjust
theremainingtimewhiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplayedat thestartofeachcyclemaychangefrom
thefactorysettingastheunitcustomizesitselftohomeuse.Duringa delaystart,thedisplaywillshowhoursoftime
remaininguntilthecyclestarts.
Cycles
Pressthe pad for the desiredwash cycle.
NOTE:All cycletimes and water usage information contained inthe following sectionareapproximate
valuesonly.Actual resultswilldepend on severalfactors, includingbut not limited to,inlettemperature,
householdwater pressureand turbidity ofthe wash water.
Thelightaboveor next to the selectedpad will be ONto indicate which WASHCYCLEhasbeen selected.
SANIWASH 7.5-8.75gal.,50-135min.
Thiscycleraisesthewatertemperatureinthefinalrinseto sanitizeyourdishware.Thecycle
lengthwillvarydependingon thetemperatureofyourinletwater.
NOTE:TheSANIWASHcycleismonitoredforsanitizationrequirements,ifthecycleisinterrupted
duringor afterthemainwashportionor iftheincomingwatertemperatureissolowthat
adequatewaterheatingcannotbeachieved,thesanitizingconditionsmaynotbemet.inthese
cases,theSanitizedlightwillnotilluminateattheendofthecycle.
NOTE:NSFcertifiedresidentialdishwashersarenotintendedforlicensedfoodestablishments.
POTS &PANS
NORMALWASH
LIGHTWASH
(onsomemodels)
8.75-10 gal.,75-1/40 min.
Thiscycleismeant for heavily soileddishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Thiscyclemay not remove burned-on foods. Everydaydishes are safe to be usedin this
cycle.
5.2gal.,60-90 min.
Thiscycleisformedium/heavilysoileddishesand glassware.
7.5gal.,/40-60min.
Thiscycleisforeverydaydishesandglassware.
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SPEEDCYCLE 7.5 gal., 35-70 min.
(on some models) This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
RINSE ONLY 2.5 gal., 10 min.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed k]ter. Do not use detergent with this cycle.
NOTE:Thisdishwasherisequipped with a CleanSensorTMwith automatic temperature control;therefore,cycle
length and time may vary depending on soiland temperature conditions.
NOTE:OnlytheSANI WASHcyclehas beendesignedto meet the requirementsofSection 6,NSF!84 for soil
removal and sanitization efficacy.
Options
Thelight above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT/EXTRAhas been selected.
STEAM Forusewithheavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionMUSTbeselectedPRIOR
(onsome models)tostartingthecycle.TheSTEAMoptionadds2/#minutestothecycletime.
HEATEDDRY When HEATEDDRY is off, dishes will air dry.
Light OFF
HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for foster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between
Light ON 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE:HEATEDDRY cannot be
selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.
To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3
seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher control,
touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad
will turn on.
ADDED HEAT
DELAY HOURS
RESET
DSTART
CLEAN
When selected, the cycle will run with heating element on longer and may increase
cycle times to improve both wash and dry performance.
NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
You con delay the start of u wash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAYHOURSpad
to choose the number of hours you wont to delay the start of the cycle; then touch
START/RESET.The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.
Touching START/RESETa second time will cancel the DELAYSTARTselection.
NOTE:Ifyou forget to fully close the door,u reminder signal will beep until you do so.
To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESETpad to cancel the
cycle. For some models, the START/RESETlight will flash while the water is pumped
out. This takes approximately 90 seconds. The door must be closed to complete pump
out. When the light stops flushing, the dishwasher can be reprogrummed and
restarted. Buttons will not respond during pump out.
For other models, the START/RESETLEDwill turn off and the drain pump will pump
water out of the dishwasher for 90 seconds and then turn off. Cycle selection and
option LED's will remain on, and buttons will respond during pump out. If the
START/RESETis pressed while the dishwasher is in pump out, the START/RESETLED
will turn on and the dishwasher will start u new wash cycle
Closeandlatchthedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.Touchthe
START/RESETpadonceto beginthecycle.Waterbeginstofillthedishwasher,andapproximately60
secondslaterthewashactionbegins.
NOTE,Thedishwasherremembersyourlastcyclesoyoudon'thaveto reprogrameachtime.Whenthe
dishwasherdoorisfullyclosed,thecontrolpanellightswilldisplaythelastsettingsyouselected.
tfyoudon'twant tochangeanyofthesettings,simplytouchtheSTART/RESETpadto beginthecycle.
tfthedoorisclosed,the indicatorlightswillturn offiftheSTART/RESETpadisnotselectedwithintwo
minutes.Toactivatethedisplay,openandclosethedoororpressanypad.
Also,ifa powerfailureoccurs,NORMALWASHandHEATEDORYwillautomaticallybe programmed.
MakeanynewselectionsandtouchtheSTART/RESETpadto beginthecycle.
TheCLEANlightwillilluminateanda doublebeepwillsoundwhena washcycleiscomplete.Onsome
models,theCLEANlightwillturnoff whenthedoorisopened.Onothermodels,theCLEANlightwill
remainon untilthedoorisopenedandthenrelatchedor untilanykeypadispressedwhilethedooris
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Flashing display lights,
Status Indicator Lights What It Means
START/RESET CyclehasbeeninterruptedbypressingtheSTART/RESETpad.Lightwillstop
flashingafterthedishwasherautomaticallydrainsoutthewater.
NOTE:FormodelswithouttheSTART/RESETpad,LEDsthat areilluminatedwillflash
duringreset.
Using the dishwasher,
Check the Water Temperature
Theenteringwatershouldbeatleast120°F(49°C) and
notmorethan150°F(66°C)foreffectivecleaningandto
preventdishdamage.Checkthewatertemperaturewith
a candyor meatthermometer.Turnonthehotwater
faucetnearestthedishwasher,placethethermometerin
a glassandletthewater runcontinuouslyintotheglass
untilthetemperaturestopsrising.
Usea RinseAgent such as Cascade Crystal Clear®
RinseagentssuchasCascadeCrystalClear®removespotsandpreventnewfilm builduponyourdishes,glasses,
flatware,cookwareand plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
Therinseagentdispenserholds35 oz.(1035ml)ofrinseagent.Undernormal
conditions,thiswilllastapproximatelyonemonth.Tryto keepitfull,butdo notoverfill.
[] Makesurethedishwasherdoorisfullyopen.
[] Turnthedispensercaptotheleftandlift itout.
[37 Addrinseagentuntiltheindicatorwindowlooksfull.
[_ Cleanup anyspilledrinseagentwith a dampcloth.
E] Replacethedispensercap.
RinseAid Setting
Theamountofrinseagentreleasedintothefinalwashcanbeadjusted.Thefactory
settingisatthemidpoint,ifthereareringsof calcium(hardwater)spotson dishes,trya
highersetting,tfyouseefoaminthedishwasher,movetheindicatorto a lowersetting.
Toadjustthe setting
Removethedispensercap;thenturntheadjustercounterclockwiseto increasethe
amountofrinseagent,clockwiseto reducetheamountofrinseagent.
Dish Preparation Prior to Loading
In
window Dispensercap
Rinseagent
adjuster
[] Noprerinsingofnormalfoodsoilisrequired.
[] Scrapeoff hardsoils,includingbones,toothpicks,skins
andseeds.
[] Removelargequantitiesofanyremainingfood.
[] Removeleafyvegetables,meattrimmingsand
excessiveamountsofgreaseoroil.
[] Removeacidicfoodsoilsthat candiscolorstainless
steel.
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_ Yourdishwashercomesequippedwith a manualdispenser Forheavilysoiledloads,usea bitmoredetergent.Forwater
_)'_tf'_ and_ls, anautomaticliquiddishwasher temperaturesabove140°F(60°C),usea bitlessdetergent.
detergentdispenser(SmartDispenseTM).Youcanuseeither
ofthesedispensers,butdon'tusebothatthesametime.
ii<7 ............... - Ill SmartDispense
i'(i" .#i_ J/liliWi!ll//Manual Detergent
/ ...............................................................::::_/,_))| Dispenser
Thecoverofthemainwashsectionwillopenduringthe
washcycle,tfyou areusingSmartDispenseTM, leavethe
coverofthemainwashsectiondispenseropenbefore
startingthecycle.
Youmayusepowder,liquid,gelortabletsin themanual
dispenser,ttisimportantto keeppowdereddetergentsand
tabletsfreshanddrysotheydon'tloseeffectiveness.
Therefore,do notputdetergentintothemanualdispenser
untilyouarereadytowashdishes.
Medium Medium Extremely
Soft Soft Hard Hard
Forheavilysoiledloads,usethePotsandPansorHeavyWashcycle.
DO NOTUSEHAND DISHDETERGENT
m
m
Filling klanud Detergent Dispenser
Theamountofdetergenttousedependsonwhetheryour
waterishardorsoft.Withhardwater,youneedextra
detergent.Withsoftwater,youneedlessdetergent.
Protectyourdishesanddishwasherbycontactingyour
waterdepartmentandaskinghowhardyourwater is.
Twelveormoregrainsisextremelyhardwater.Awater
softenerisrecommended.Withoutit,limecanbuildup in
thewatervalve,whichcouldstickwhileopenandcause
flooding.Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwatercancausea
permanentcloudinessofglassware,calledetching.
Usetheinformationinthetablebelowasa guideto
determinetheamountofautomaticdishwasherdetergent
to placeinthedispenser.Youmayusepowder,liquid,gel
ortabletsinthisdispenser.
Whenusingautomaticdishwashingdetergenttablets,
simplyplaceonetabletinthemainwashsectionandclose
thecover.
NOTE:Usinga detergentthatisnotspecificallydesigned
fordishwasherswillcausethedishwasherto fillwithsuds.
Duringoperation,thesesudswillspilloutofthedishwasher
vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.
Becausesomanydetergentcontainerslookalike,storethe
dishwasherdetergentina separatespacefrom allother
cleaners.Showanyonewhomayusethedishwasherthe
correctdetergentandwhereit isstored.
Whiletherewillbenolastingdamagetothedishwasher,
yourdisheswillnotgetcleanusinga dishwashing
detergentthat isnotformulatedtoworkwith dishwashers.
Number
of Groins Detergent Cups to Fill
Lessthan 4 Fillcup to soft line (113full)
4 to 8 Fillcup to medium soft line (2/3full)
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.
5martDispense Detergent Dispenser consome models)
Thisdishwasher may have a SmartDispenseTM feature
which automatically dispensesliquid automatic
dishwasher detergent into each cyclebased on soil
leveland water hardness.
Toutilizethe SmartDispense'_Detergent Dispenser,
it must first be filled. Although any liquid or gel
automatic dishwashing detergent can be usedin
the SmartDispense_ system, all liquid or gel automatic
dishwashing detergents are not the same.Most
automatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine
bleach-based (suchasCascade®)while others contain
enzymes(such asCascadeComplete®).
Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic
dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing
detergent containing enzymes as this could cause
the detergents to congeal and lead to blockage of
the SmartDispense" system. Checkthe detergent
label to determine ifthe detergent ischlorine
bleach-based or one that contains enzymes.It is
recommended that the same type of detergent be
usedwhen refilling your SmartDispenseTM system.
CAUTION! Absolutelydonotadd
powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap or
detergent normally usedfor washing hands or
dishes in a sink.Onlyuse liquid or gel detergent
specifically designed for use in an automatic
dishwasher.
, iPRECAUCION! Bajoninguna
circunstancia agregue detergente en polvo,
tabletas, ojabGn o detergente liquido normalmente
utilizado para lavar manos o platos en un
fregadero. $61outilice detergente liquido o en gel
especificamente diseflados para utilizar en
lavaplatos automdticos.
Filling Dispenser
Toopen the dispenser for filling, pushdown and
turn the blue cap counterclockwise until the cap
isloose.Lift cap off.
Setthe door at a comfortable angle to fill the
dispenser.
Aimthe detergent bottle at the opening inthe door
and begin to fill.
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Thedispenser will hold 40 ozof liquid dishwasher
detergent (standard size bottle).
Whenfull, replace the cap and turn clockwise
until tight to ensure that no water enters the
SmartDispenseTM dispenser.If residueisleft on
the door,itwill be washed off inthe next cycle.
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An indicator light will turn on to notify you when the
dispenser needsto befilled again.After filling, the
light will not turn off until the door isclosed.Afull
dispenserwill last approximately I month for the
Light will turn on when it is time to
average user.
14 NOTE:Ifyou are not usingSmartDispense_ and you
want to turn the LOW DETERGENTLEDlight off, press
theADDEDHEATpad 5 times within 3 seconds.You

5martDispense Detergent Dispenser
Water Hardness Calibration
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Priorto the first use,the dishwasher needsto
be calibrated for water hardness.Pleasefollow
directions below to calibrate the dishwasher to
the hardness of your tap water.
Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water
Inthe bag containing these instructions,you should
find a water hardnesstest strip package.Readthe
instructions on the package, remove the test strip and
follow the instructions to determine the hardness level
ofyour tap water. Youwill usethis information to
calibrate your dishwasher to dispense the optimal
amount of detergent.
Water hardness test strip indication
SOFT
HARD
Value to Enter
into Dishwasher
0 RED _ 1
1 RED _ 2
2 RED _ 3
3RED _ 4
4 RED _ 5
Set Control to Calibration Mode
From the standby mode (dishwashernot running
u cycle and the panel lights on),enter the water
hardness selection mode.
Control Calibration
Control Panel
Pressatthesametimefor3seconds. Display
1.Closeand latch the door (lightson,dishwasher
not running).
2. Pressthe SANIWASHand DELAYHOURSpads at
the same time for 3 seconds.Thedisplay will show
u number i to 5.This isthe water hardnessvalue
currently set.
Control Panel
WASHpadto lower WASHpadto
thevalue, raisethevalue.
3. Pressthe SANI WASHpad to raisethe value or
the NORMALWASHpad to lower the value. Set
the water hardnessvalue (1to 5}to the number
determined with the test strip and table at left.
4. Oncethe water hardness isset, pressthe
START/RESETpGdto save the setting and return
the dishwasher to normal operation.
Youshould reculibrute the dispenser ifwater
conditions change, for example, ifu water softener
system isadded or removed.
Calibration of Models Without 3-Digit
Display Front Controls
1. Closeand latch the door (lights on,dishwasher not
running).
2.Pressthe SANI WASHand DELAYHOURSpads
together for 3 seconds.
3.To change the setting, pressthe DELAYHOURSpad
the number of times that corresponds to the water
hardness value.Youwill hear a confirmation with
beepsfor the number of times you pressedthe pad.
4. If the number of beeps isnot what you desire,start
pressingthe DELAYHOURSpad again to reenter
a new water hardness level.
5. Oncethe water hardness isset, pressthe
START/RESETpad to save the setting and return
the dishwasher to normal operation.
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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
Althoughtheupperrockisprimarilyfor glasses,
cupsandsaucers,potsand pansconbeplaced
inthisrockfor effectivecleaning.Cupsandglosses
fit bestalongthesides.Thisisalsoo secureplace
fordishwasher-safeplastics.
Theupperrackisadjustable(onsomemodels)
toaddflexibilityin loadingyourdishwasher.
Tolower,pushtabsinandlowerrack.Toraise,
just pulluponrackuntilitsnaps.
Theutilityshelf(onsomemodels)maybeplaced
intheupor downpositionto addflexibility.A wine
glassholder(onsomemodels)secureswine
glassesfor bestwashability.Becausewineglasses
comeinvarioussizes,after loading,slowlypush
intherackto makesuretheywillclearthetop
ofthedishwasher.
Theupperrackisgoodforallkindsof odd-shaped
utensils.Saucepans,mixingbowlsandotheritems
shouldbeplacedfacedown.
Fold-downtines(onsomemodels)provide
flexibilityfor extra-largeandhard-to-fititems.
Securelargerdishwasher-safeplasticsover2tines
whenpossible.
Make suresmall plastic items are secure sothey
can't fall onto the heater.
Besurethatitemsdo notprotrudethroughthe
bottomoftherackandblockrotationofthe
middlesprayarm.Thiscouldresultinpoorwash
performanceforitemsin theupperrack.
Checkto make sure
that no items willblock
rotation ofthe wash
arms.
Lower Rack
Thelowerrackisbestusedfor plates,saucersand
cookware.Largeitemssuchasbroilerpansand
bakingracksshouldgo alongtheleGhandside.
Loadplatters,potsandbowlsalongthesides,in
cornersor intheback.Thesoiledsideofitems
shouldfacethecenteroftherack.if necessary,
oversizedglassesandmugscanbeplacedinthe
lowerrackto maximizeloadingflexibility.
Also,becarefulnottoleta portionofan itemsuch
asa potordishhandleextendthroughthebottom
rack.Thiscouldblockthewasharmandcause
poorwashingresults.
Fold-downtines(onsomemodels)provide
flexibilityforextra-largeandhard-to-fititems.The
tinesmaybeleftintheup positionorfoldeddown
tocustomizethelowerrack.
Do not let any item
extendthroughthe
bottomof thesilverware
basket.Itemsthat
extendthroughtherack
couldpreventthespray
arm fromturning and
causepoor wash
performance.
One-piece basket: (on some models)
Three-piece basket (on some models)
To remove end baskets, grasp the
basket at opposite corners and slide
apart.
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Silverware Basket
Toloadflatware,simplypushtheadjustable
handletoeitherside(onsomemodels).Put
flatwareintheremovablebasketwith forkand
knifehandlesupto protectyourhands.Place
spoonsinthe basketwith handlesdown.Mix
knives,forksandspoonssotheydon'tnest
together.Distributeevenly.Smallplasticitems,
suchasmeasuringspoonsand lidsfrom small
containersshouldgo inthebottomofthe
silverwarebasketwith thesilverwareontop.
Theone-piecesilverwarebasket(onsomemodels)
canbeplacedinthefront,rightsideor backofthe
lowerrack.
Avarietyofoptionsisavailableregardingthe
three-piecesilverwarebasket(onsomemodels)
inyourdishwasher.Thecompletebasketis
designedtofit ontherightsideofthe lowerrack.
Additionally,eachendofthebasketisremovable
to addloadingflexibilitytoaccommodateflatware
and lowerrackcapacityneeds.
Thelidsof bothendandmiddlebaskets
Ionsomemodels)canbeclosedto containsmall
items.Longitemscanbeplacedontheutilityshelf
intheupperrack.
Theaccessory
basket(on some
models)can hold
small items such
as baby bottle
nipples,plastic lids,
or corn cob holders.

Loading place settings... GEAppliances.com
Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model. NOTE:Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid.
Upper Rack--t0 place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings
Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model. NOTE:Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid.
Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings
Optional accessories.
You can change the appearance of your
dishwasher by adding a custom panel trim kit.
Wood panel trim kit-This accessory contains
trim and instructions for you to supply and install a
1/4 thick decorative wood door:
[] GPF525B (Black)
GPF525W (White)
[] GPF525C (Bisque)
Trimless wood panel kit-This accessory contains
parts and instructions for you to supply and install
a 3/4 thick decorative wood door:
[] GPF575
Non-wood countertop bracket kit-This isfor
installations which have non-wood countertops
and includes side-mounting brackets and
instructions for securing the dishwasher.
[] GPFS5
These accessories ore available at extra cost from
GE.Call 800.626.2002 to order. Visa, MasterCard
or Discover cords are accepted.
Specify accessory number when ordering.
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Caring for the dishwasher.
Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
Beforecleaningthe front panel,make
sure you know what type of panelyou have. Referto
the last two lettersof your model number. Youcan
locate your model number on the left-hand tub wall
just insidethe door. Ifyour model number endswith
BB,CC,WW,SAor BG,then you have a painted door
panel.Ifyour model number endswith SS,thenyou
havea StainlessSteelDoorpanel. Ifyour model
number ends with CS,then you have a CleanSteel
panel.
Followthe instructions below for cleaning the door
panel for your specific model.
Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in
BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-white, SA-silver metallic
or BG-grophite black)
Use a clean, soft, lightlydampened cloth, then dry
thoroughly. You may also use a good appliance wax
or polish.
Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending
in SS)
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with
StainlessSteelMagic or a similar product using a
clean,soft cloth. Donot use appliance wax, polish,
bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless
Steeldoors.
Youcan order StainlessSteelMagic #WX!OX!5
through GEParts bycalling 800.626.2002.
CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers
ending in CS)
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then
dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance wax, polish
or any chemical agent on CleanSteel doors.
Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. Thesemay leave a residue.
Do not usescouring pads or powdered cleaners
because these products can scratch the finish.
Cleaning the Control Panel
To clean the control panel, use a lightlydampened
cloth. Then dry thoroughly.
Protect Against Freezing
Ifyour dishwasher isleft in an unheated placeduring
the winter, ask a servicetechnician to:
F_-]cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.
Removefusesor trip circuit breaker.
[_-I Turnoff the water supply and disconnect the
water inlet line from the water valve.
r_ Drainwater from the water inlet line and water
valve.(Usea pan to catch the water.)
E] Reconnectthe water inlet line to the water valve.
Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects your dishwasher against water
backing up into it ifa drain clogs.Theair gap isnot
a part of the dishwasher. It isnot covered by your
warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps,
soyou may not haveone.
Theair gap is easy to clean.
r_ Turnoff the dishwasher and lift off the cover.
Removethe plastic cap and cleanwith
E]a toothpick.
Checktheairgapanytimeyour
dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell.
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Rroubleshooting Tips
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In Canada visit www, GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service.
Error Messages
START/RESETstatus
indicatorlight flashing
Possible Causes What To Do
Youhave pressedthe
START/RESETpad while the
dishwasher is running. This will
cancel the cycle. Thelight will
stopflashingafter thedishwasher
drains (about90 seconds}.
Powerto thedishwasherwas
turnedoff while a cyclewas
runningandpowerhasjust been
restoredto thedishwasher.The
blinkinglightsindicatethat the
dishwasherisdrainingthepotential
water inside.
• PresstheSTART/RESETpadonceto startthedishwasher.Pressthe
START/RESETpadasecondtimewhenthedishwasherisrunningonlyifyou
wish to cancelthe cycle.
Thelightwillstopflashingafterthedishwasherdrains.Anewcyclewill
startautomatically.
Dishwasher BEEPS This isa reminder that your • Closeandlatchthedoorafteropeningit mid-cycle.
onceevery30seconds dishwasher door hasbeen left
open during operation. It will
continue beepinguntil youclose
the door.
Beepingat theend This is normal. Thedishwasher • Toturnoffthedoublebeepindicator(orre-activateitifitwaspreviously
of the cycle will beeptwice at the end of the turned off),pressthe HEATEDDRYpad 5 timeswithin 3 seconds.
cycle Atriple beepwill soundto indicatethe end-of-cyclebeepoption
has beenturned on or off.
LowDetergentlight SmartDispens#"haslessthan • FilltheSmartDispenseT"reservoirwith liquiddetergent.Afterfillingthe
isON 10cyclesworth of detergent reservoir,theLOWDETERGENTlightwillturnOFFoncethedoorisclosed.
left inthe dishwasher tfyouarenotusingtheSmartDispenseT'feature,turnoffthelowdetergent
lightbypressingtheADDEDHEATpad5timeswithin3seconds.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishesandflatware Lowinlet water temperature • Makesureinletwatertemperatureiscorrect(seepage12).Turnonthe hot
notclean waterfaucetnearestthedishwasher,letrun untilthewatertemperature
stopsrising.Thenstartthedishwasherandturnoffthefaucet.Thisinsures
theenteringwater ishot.
Water pressureistemporarilylow • Turnona faucet,tswatercomingoutmoreslowlythanusual?tfso,wait
untilpressureisnormalbeforeusingyourdishwasher.
Airgap or disposerisclogged • Cleantheairgaporflushthedisposer.
Improperrackloading • Makesurelargedishwaredoesnotblockthedetergentdispenserorthe
washarms.SeetheLoadingthedishwasherrackssection.
Noair gap or highdrain loop • Verifythatyouhavean airgapora highdrainloop.Refertothe
Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware
InstallationInstructions.
UserinseagentssuchasCascadeCrystal(:lear®to removespots
andpreventnewfilm buildup.
Makesurewatertemperatureisat least120°F.
LoaddishwasherasshownintheLoadingPlaceSettingssection.
Makesuredetergentisfresh.
tfwaterisextremelyhard,a softenermayberequired.
Cloudinesson
glassware
Extremelyhardwater
Lowinletwater temperature
Overloadingthedishwasher
Improperloading
Oldor damppowderdetergent
Rinseagentdispenserempty
Toolittle detergent
Combinationof softwater and
too muchdetergent
Water temperatureenteringthe
dishwasherexceeds150°F(66°C}
Thisiscalledetchingandispermanent.Topreventthisfrom happening,
uselessdetergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswareintheshortest
cyclethatwillgetitclean.RecalibratetheSmartDispens#'systemifyou
areusingit(seepage15).Donotusethemanualdetergentdispenserand
theSmartDispense_"atthesametime.
Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewaterheatertemperature.
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Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Sudsin thetub Correctdetergent •
wasn'tused •
Detergent/eft in
dispensercups
Water in the
SmartDispense"
dispenser
Blackor gray
markson dishes
Dishesdon'tdry
Controlpanelresponded
toinputsbutdishwasher
neverfilledwith water
Stainedtubinterior
Rinseagentwas spilled
Detergentplacedin manual
detergentdispenserand
SmartDispense"dispenser
Dishesare blocking the
detergent cupor
SmartDispense" outlet
Capnot tightened after
filling the dispenser
Aluminum utensils have
rubbed against dishes
Low inlet water temperature
Rinseagentdispenserisempty
Doorlatch may notbeproperly
seated
o
o
Water valvemaybeturnedoff
Sometomato-basedfoodscan
causereddishstains
Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentstoavoidsudsing.Cascade®
AutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapprovedforuseinall
GEdishwashers.
Toremovesudsfromthetub,openthedishwasherand letsudsdissipate.
Closeand latchthedishwasher.Pumpoutwaterbytouchingthe
START/RESETpadonce;then30secondslater,touchthe
START/RESETpadagain.Repeatifnecessary.
Alwayswipeuprinseagentspillsimmediately.
UseSmartDispensem"or themanualdetergentdispenser,butnotboth.
• Repositionthe dishes,sothewater from the lowerspray armcan
flushthe detergent cupor the outlet on the SmartDispense"system.
Seethe Loadingthedishwashersection.
• Usea turkeybasterto removeasmuch water as possiblefrom the
SmartDispenseT"dispenserand refill it asnormal. Besureto tighten
the capfully to preventwater from enteringthe dispenser.
Removemarkswitha mild,abrasivecleaner.
• Hakesureinletwatertemperatureisatleast120°F.
• SelectHEATEDDRY.
• UseHOTSTART,HOTWASHorADDEDHEAToptions.
• Selecta highercycle,suchasANTI-BACTERIA,SANIWASHorPOTS&PANS.
• Checktherinseagentdispenserandfillasrequired.
• Makesurethedoorisfirmlyclosed.
Teaor coffeestains
Anoverallyellowor brownfilm can •
becausedbyirondepositsinwater
White film on insidesurface-- •
hardwater minerals
Dishwasherwon't run Fuseisblownor circuitbreaker •
istripped
Poweristurned off
Controlpanelislocked
Rebootyour control
• Makesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthesink)isturnedon.
UseoftheRINSEONLYcycleafteraddingthedishto theload
candecreasethelevelofstaining.GErecommendsCascade®
PlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesofstains.
Removethestainbyhand,usingasolutionof1/2cupbleach
and3 cupswarmwater.
WARNING
Beforecleaninginterior,waitat least20minutesaftera cycleforthe
heatingelementsto cooldown.Failureto dosocanresultin burns.
,&ADVERTENCIA
Antesde limpiarel interior,espereparIomenos20minutosdespu_s
deuncicloparaqueloselementoscalentadoresseenfrfen.Nohacerlo
puedeprovocarquemaduras.
Aspecialfilter inthewatersupplylineistheonlywaytocorrect
thisproblem.Contactawatersoftenercompany.
GErecommendsCascadeCrystalCleaPto helppreventhardwater
mineraldepositsfromforming.
• Rundishwasherwith citricacidto removemineraldeposits.Citricacid
(Partnumber:WD35X151)canbeorderedthroughGEParts.Seeback
coverfororderinginformation.
Replacefuseorresetcircuitbreaker.Removeanyotherappliancesfrom
thecircuit.
tnsomeinstallations,the powertothedishwasherisprovidedthrougha
wallswitch,oftenlocatednexttothedisposerswitch.Hakesureitison.
Unlockcontrolpanel.Seepage7,9 or11.
Turnoff powerto thedishwasher(circuitbreakerorwall switch)for
30seconds;thenturnbackon.
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