GE GLD4209 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Dishwashers
165D4700P347 49-55028 09-06 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Control Panel and Settings . . . 4–7
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . 11
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional ccessories . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . .8, 9
roubleshooting ips . . 13, 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on the tub wall
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IMPOR AN SAFE Y INFORMA ION.
READ ALL INS RUC IONS BEFORE USING —
SAVE HESE INS RUC IONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dish asher must be properly installed and located in accordance ith the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet ith
your dish asher, you can receive one by visiting our ebsite at www.geappliances.ca or
www.moffatappliances.ca.
■Contents washed in nti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Use care
before handling.
■Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed
for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fill with
suds.
■If your dishwasher is connected to a
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.
■On dishwashers with electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the switch off
between wash cycles, allow 5-10
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching ST RT/RESET to allow the control
to reboot.
■Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may result.
■Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children.
■Load light, plastic items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom
of the dishwasher—they might come into
contact with the heating element and be
damaged.
■Connect 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 electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
■Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
■Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. ll other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
■To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NO E: Turning the dish asher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the po er supply.
We recommend having a qualified technician
service your appliance.
WARNING!
CAU ION: o prevent minor injury or property damage
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a ater heater that has not been used
for t o eeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-
up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a
few days.” If you are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before You hrow Away Your Old
Dishwasher:
■Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD EN RAPMEN
Door latch keeper
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE HESE INS RUC IONS
■Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.
■Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach of children.
■Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
■Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
■Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
■Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
■Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
■Do not tamper with controls.
■Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
■Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.
■Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment.
■Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this
appliance or any discarded appliance.
WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

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About the dishwasher control panel. (For models ith sensor)
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.
SENSING Displayed while the sensor is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water.
(on some models) The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.
WASHING Displayed during prewash and main wash periods.
(on some models)
RINSING Displayed during rinse periods.
(on some models)
DRYING Displayed during HEA ED DRY.
(on some models)
SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until door is opened.
LEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are
clean until the door is relatched or until another cycle is selected.
ime Remaining Display (on some models)
During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may adjust the
remaining time while the sensing light is on. The time displayed at the start of each cycle may change from the
factory setting as the unit customizes itself to home use. During a delay start, the display will show hours of time
remaining until the cycle starts.
Cycles
The light above the selected pad ill be ON to indicate hich cycle has been selected.
his dishwasher is equipped with a dirt and temperature sensor. Cycle length and time ill vary depending on the
soil level and temperature.
ANTI-BA TERIA Heavy 32.2L (8.5 gal.), 84 min.
or SANI WASH Medium 27.6L (7.3 gal.), 78 min.
Light 23.1L (6.1 gal.), 75 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 nti-Bacteria 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. In
these cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.
NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
POTS Heavy 41.3L (10.9 gal.), 102 min.
& PANS Medium 32.2L (8.5 gal.), 78 min.
Light 27.6L (7.3 gal.), 73 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.
NORMAL WASH Heavy 32.2L (8.5 gal.), 65 min.
Medium 27.6L (7.3 gal.), 60 min.
Light 18.5L (4.9 gal.), 49 min.
This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware
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SPEED Y LE 27.6L (7.3 gal.), 35 min.
or This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
SPEED WASH
(on some models)
HINA RYSTAL 27.6L (7.3 gal.), 48 min.
(on some models) This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.
RINSE ONLY 9.5L (2.5 gal.), 12 min.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.
NO E: Only the nti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for
soil removal and sanitization efficacy.
Options
The light above the selected pad ill be ON to indicate hich option has been selected.
PRE S RUB For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUS be selected PRIOR to
(on some models) starting the cycle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time. NO E: Cannot be selected with
RINSE ONLY cycle.
HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. For faster air dry,
Light OFF you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.
HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time by 8 minutes for the SPEED
Light ON CYCLE, 38 minutes for NORMAL and PO S/PANS and 30 minutes for all other cycles.
NO E: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
LO K 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 dish asher by touching pads ith this option selected.
To LO K the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEA ED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light
below the HEA ED DRY pad will turn on. To UNLO K the dishwasher control, touch and hold the
HEA ED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The LOCK light will turn off.
ADDED When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both wash and
HEAT dry performance. NO E: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to choose
the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then touch S AR /RESE one time.
The dishwasher will count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching
S AR /RESE a second time will cancel the DELAY S AR selection.
RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the S AR /RESE pad to cancel the cycle. The
S AR /RESE light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This takes approximately
90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and restarted.
Start
Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the S AR /RESE pad
once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action
begins. Touching the S AR /RESE pad a second time will cancel the cycle and cause the water to drain out. This will
take approximately 2 minutes.
NO E: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher
door is fully 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 S AR /RESE pad once to begin the cycle.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the S AR /RESE pad is not pressed within two minutes.
To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.
lso, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEA ED DRY will automatically be programmed.
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About the dishwasher control panel. (For models ithout a sensor)
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the
dishwasher is in.
SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until
(on some door is opened.
models)
LEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that
(on some the dishes are clean until the door is opened or until another cycle is selected.
models)
Cycles
The light above the selected pad ill be ON to indicate hich cycle has been selected.
SANI WASH 27.6L (
7.3 gal.), 97 min.
(on some This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware.
models) 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. In these cases, the sanitized light will not
illuminate at the end of the cycle.
NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food
establishments.
POTS & PANS 32.2L (
8.5 gal.), 89 min.
or HEAVY This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-
WASH on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
NORMAL WASH 22.3L (
5.9 gal.), 56 min.
This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.
LIGHT WASH 23.1L ( 6.1 gal.), 36 min.
(on some This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
models)
HINA RYSTAL 23.1L ( 6.1 gal.), 39 min.
(on some This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.
models)
RINSE ONLY 4.5L ( 1.2 gal.), 6 min.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with
this cycle.
NO E: 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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Options
The light above the selected pad ill be ON to indicate hich OP ION has been selected.
HOT START For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUS be
(on some selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option ill improve both ash and dry
models) performance. This option adds 20 minutes to the cycle time.
NO E: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.
Light OFF For faster air dry you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.
HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time by 38 minutes.
Light ON NO E: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
LO K You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
(on some Children cannot accidentally start dish asher by touching pads ith this option
models) selected.
To LO K the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEA ED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light below
the HEA ED DRY pad will turn on. To UNLO K the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEA ED
DRY pad for 3 seconds. The LOCK light will turn off.
HOT WASH When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both
wash and dry performance. NO E: 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 DELAY HOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want
to delay the start of the cycle; then touch S AR /RESE one time. The dishwasher will
count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching S AR /RESE a
second time will cancel the DELAY S AR selection.
RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the S AR /RESE pad to cancel the
cycle. The S AR /RESE light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This
takes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be
reprogrammed and restarted.
Start
Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the
S AR /RESE pad once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately 60
seconds later the wash action begins. Touching the S AR /RESE pad a second time will cancel the
cycle and cause the water to drain out. This will take approximately 2 minutes.
NO E: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to reprogram each time. When
the dishwasher door is fully 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 S AR /RESE pad once to begin
the cycle.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the S AR /RESE pad is not pressed within two
minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.
lso, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEA ED DRY will automatically be programmed.
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Dish Preparation Prior to Loading
■No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required.
■Scrape off hard soils, including bones,
toothpicks, skins and seeds.
■Remove large quantities of any remaining
food.
■Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings
and excessive amounts of grease or oil.
■Remove acidic food soils that can discolor
stainless steel.
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Using the dishwasher.
Check the Water Temperature
Use Rinse Agent
Rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware
and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 100ml (3.5 fl. oz.) of rinse agent. Under
normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Refill when
rinse agent is not visible in the indicator. Do not overfill.
Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.
dd rinse agent until the indicator window looks full. Do not overfill.
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam.
Replace the dispenser cap.
Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be
adjusted. The factory setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings of
calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If you
observe foam in the final rinse, try a lower setting.
o adjust the setting
Remove the dispenser cap, then turn the adjustable setting dial
counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwise
to reduce the amount of rinse agent dispensed.
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The entering water should be at least 49°C (120°F)
and not more than 65°C (150°F), for effective
cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check
the water temperature with a candy or meat
thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest
the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass
and let the water run continuously into the glass
until the temperature stops rising.
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Indicator
Dispenser cap
djustable setting dial

Use only detergent specifically made for use in
dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry.
Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser
until you’re ready to wash dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on
whether your water is hard or soft. With hard
water, you need extra detergent. With soft water,
you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by
contacting your water department and asking
how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains
is extremely hard water. water softener is
recommended. Without it, lime can build up
in the water valve, which could stick while open
and cause flooding. Too much detergent with
soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness
of glassware, called etching.
Use the information in the table below as a
guideline to determine the amount of automatic
dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.
For heavily-soiled loads, use the Pots and Pans or
Heavy Wash cycle and add a little extra detergent.
DO NO USE HAND DISH DE ERGEN
NO E: Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed for dish ashers ill cause the dish asher
to fill ith suds. During operation, these suds ill spill
out of the dish asher vents, covering the kitchen
floor and making the floor et.
Because so many detergent containers look alike,
store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space
from all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use
the dishwasher the correct detergent and where
it is stored.
While there will be no lasting damage to the
dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using a
dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to
work with dishwashers.
MAIN WASH
PRE
WASH
Soft
Medium
Soft
Medium
Hard
Extremely
Hard
forgotten dish can be added any time before
the main wash.
Squeeze the door latch to release the door.
Do not open the door until the water spray
action stops. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.
dd forgotten dishes.
Close the door.
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Proper Use of Detergent
Forget to Add a Dish?
(on some models)
Detergent Cups to Fill
15 cup or fill cup to first line
25 cup or fill cup to second line
15 and 25 cups or fill main wash cup
15, 25 cups and the open cup or fill
both Main Wash and Pre Wash cup
Number
of Grains
Less than 4
4 to 8
8 to 12
Greater
than 12
Open
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Loading the dishwasher racks.
For best dish ashing results, follo these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silver are
baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack
lthough the upper rack is for glasses, cups
and saucers, pots and pans can be placed
in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and
glasses fit best along the sides. This is also
a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics.
The upper rack is adjustable (on some
models) to add flexibility in loading your
dishwasher. To lower, push tabs in and lower
rack. To raise, just pull up on rack until it
snaps.
The utility shelf (on some models) may be
placed in the up or down position to add
flexibility. A ine glass holder (on some
models) secures wine glasses for best
washability. Because wine glasses come
in various sizes, after loading, slowly push
in the rack to make sure they will clear
the top of the dishwasher.
The upper rack is good for all kinds of
odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing
bowls and other items should be placed
face down. Fold-down tines (on some models)
provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-
to-fit items.
Secure larger dish asher-safe plastics over
2 tines hen possible.
Make sure small plastic items are secure so
they can’t fall onto the heater.
Be sure that items do not protrude through the
bottom of the rack and block rotation of the
middle spray arm. This could result in poor
ash performance for items in the upper rack.
Check to make sure that no items will block
rotation of the wash arms.
Lower Rack
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers
and cookware. Large items such as broiler
pans and baking racks should go along the
left-hand side. Load platters, pots and bowls
along the sides, in corners or in the back. The
soiled side of items should face the center of
the rack. If necessary, oversized glasses and
mugs can be placed in the lower rack to
maximize loading flexibility.
lso, be careful not to let a portion of an item
such as a pot or dish handle extend through
the bottom rack. This could block the wash
arm and cause poor washing results.
Fold-down tines (on some models) provide
flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
The tines may be left in the up position or
folded down to customize the lower rack.
Silverware Basket
To load flatware, simply push the adjustable
handle to either side (on some models). Put
flatware in the removable basket with fork
and knife handles up to protect your hands.
Place spoons in the basket with handles
down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they
don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small
plastic items, such as measuring spoons and
lids from small containers should go in the
bottom of the silverware basket with the
silverware on top.
The one-piece silverware basket (on some
models) can be placed in the front, right side
or back of the lower rack.
variety of options is available regarding
the three-piece silverware basket (on some
models) in your dishwasher. The complete
basket is designed to fit on the right side
of the lower rack. dditionally, each end of
the basket is removable to add loading
flexibility to accommodate flatware and
lower rack capacity needs.
The lids of both end and middle baskets (on
some models) can be closed to contain small
items. Long items can be placed on the utility
shelf in the upper rack.
The accessory
basket (on some
models) can hold
small items such
as: baby bottle
nipples, plastic lids,
corn cob holders, etc.
Don’t let any
item extend
through
bottom.
To remove end baskets, grasp the basket
at opposite corners and slide apart.
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Follo these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silver are baskets
may vary from your model.
Upper Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings
Follo these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silver are baskets
may vary from your model.
Upper Rack—12 place settings Lower Rack—12 place settings
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″ (6.4mm) thick decorative wood door:
■GPF525B (Black)
■GPF525W (White)
■GPF525C (Bisque)
rimless wood panel kit—This accessory
contains parts and instructions for you to supply
and install a 3/4″(19.1mm) thick decorative
wood door:
■GPF575
Non-wood countertop bracket kit—This is for
installations which have non-wood countertops
and includes side-mounting brackets and
instructions for securing the dishwasher.
■GPF65
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If your dishwasher is left in an unheated
place during the winter, ask a service
technician to:
Cut off electrical power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
Turn off the water supply and
disconnect the water inlet line from
the water valve.
Drain water from the water inlet line
and water valve. (Use a pan to catch
the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet line to the
water valve.
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Caring for the dishwasher.
Cleaning the 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 wall just
inside the door. If your model number ends
with BB, WW, CC, S or BG, then you have
a Painted Door panel. If your model
number ends with SS, then you have a
Stainless Steel Door panel. If your model
number ends with CS, then you have a
CleanSteel Door panel.
Follow the instructions below for cleaning
the door panel for your specific model.
Painted Door Panel (model numbers
ending in BB–black, WW– hite, CC–bisque,
SA–silver metallic or BG–graphite metallic)
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened 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 Stainless Steel Magic or a similar
product using a clean, soft cloth. Do not
use appliance wax, polish, bleach or
products containing chlorine on Stainless
Steel doors.
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 ipe the dish asher ith a soiled
dish cloth or et to el. These may leave
a residue. Do not use scouring pads or
po dered cleaners because these
products can scratch the finish.
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Cleaning the Control Panel
To clean the control panel, use a lightly
dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly.
Protect Against Freezing
Check the air gap any time
your dish asher isn’t draining
ell.
n air gap protects your dishwasher
against water backing up into it if a 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.
he air gap is easy to clean.
Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the
cover.
Remove the plastic cap and clean with
a toothpick.
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1
ir gap Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?

Problem Possible Causes What o Do
Dishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 8). Turn on
not clean the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water
temperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off
the faucet. This insures the entering water is hot.
Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?
If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Air gap or disposer is clogged • Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser
or the wash arms. See the Loading the dish asher racks section.
No air gap or high drain loop • Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to
the Installation Instructions.
Spots and filming •Use rinse agents to remove spots and prevent new film buildup.
on glasses and •To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:
flatware
1Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2Do not add detergent.
3Select the PO S & PANS or HEAVY WASH cycle.
4Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. Dishwasher
will now be in the main wash.
5Open the door and pour 500ml (2 cups) of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher.
6Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’t
work: Repeat as above, except use 60ml (1/4 cup) of citric acid crystals
instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on ombination of soft water and • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening,
glassware too much detergent use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest
cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering the • This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.
dishwasher exceeds 65° (150°F)
Suds in the tub orrect detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
•To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let
suds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water
by touching the S AR /RESE pad once; then 30 seconds later,
touch the S AR /RESE pad again. Repeat if necessary.
Rinse agent was spilled • lways wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Error Messages Possible Causes What o Do
S AR /RESE status You have pressed the • Press the S AR /RESE pad only when you want to restart the
indicator light flashing S AR /RESE pad while the dishwasher.
dishwasher is running. This will
cancel the cycle. The light will stop
flashing after the dishwasher drains
(about 90 seconds).
Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your • Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle.
once every 30 seconds dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you close
the door.
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Revie the charts on the follo ing pages.
You may not need to call for service.
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Extremely hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading the dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little detergent

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Before you call for service…
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Problem Possible Causes What o Do
Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can
dispenser cups detergent cup flush the detergent cup. See the Loading the dish asher section.
Black or gray Aluminum utensils have • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
marks on dishes rubbed against dishes
Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 49°C (120°F).
•Select HEA ED DRY.
•Use HO S AR , HO WASH or ADDED HEA options.
•Select a higher cycle, such as AN I-BAC ERIA, SANI WASH, PO S & PANS
or HEAVY WASH.
Rinse agent dispenser is empty • Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.
Control panel responded Door latch may not be properly • Make sure the door is firmly closed.
to inputs but dishwasher seated
never filled with water Water valve may be turned off • Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is turned on.
Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods can • Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the load
cause reddish stains can decrease the level of staining.
Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 120ml (1/2 cup) bleach
and 710ml (3 cups) warm water.
WARNING
Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the
heating elements to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.
An overall yellow or brown film can
• special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
be caused by iron deposits in water this problem. Contact a water softener company.
White film on inside surface— • Mabe Canada recommends using a rinse agent to help prevent hard water
hard water minerals mineral deposits from forming.
•Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric acid
(Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through your parts dealer. See
back cover for ordering information.
Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from
is tripped the circuit.
Power is turned off • In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is provided through a
wall switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on.
ontrol panel is locked • Unlock control panel. See page 5 or 7.
Reboot your control • Turn off power to the dishwasher (circuit breaker or wall switch) for
30 seconds; then turn back on.
Control panel lights Time too long between • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others.
go off when you’re touching of selected pads To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
setting controls
Water standing in This is normal • small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub
the bottom of the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, clean it. See page 12.
out of the tub •If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
•Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you
may need a plumber.
Steam This is normal • Warm, moist air comes through the vent by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.
Sanitized light does The door was opened and the • Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after main wash.
not illuminate at the cycle was interrupted during
end of the cycle or after the main wash portion
(Anti-Bacteria The incoming water • Raise the water heater temperature to between 49°C and 60°C (120°F and
cycle only) temperature was too low 140°F).
Noise Normal operating sounds • Detergent cup opening.
•Water entering dishwasher.
•The motor stops and starts at various times during the cycle.
•Drain pump sounds during the pump out.
Rattling dishes when the spray • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
arm rotates dish asher racks section.

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What Is Not Covered:
■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.
■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
■Damage caused after delivery.
For he Period Of: We Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During
From the date of the this limited one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service
original purchase to replace the defective part..
This arranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding o ner for products purchased for home use ithin Canada.
In home arranty service ill be provided in areas here it is available and deemed reasonable by Mabe to provide.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the arranty.
Dishwasher Warranty.
All arranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at .geappliances.ca or
.moffatappliances.ca, or call 1.800.361.3400. Please have
serial number and model number available hen calling for service.
W RR NTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTI L D M GES.
Warrantor: M BE C N D INC.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRAN IES—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.

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any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts or even schedule service on-line.
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Expert repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 1.800.361.3400 during normal business hours.
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We support the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas
for people with disabilities, please contact: Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.
Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
Extended Warranties www.geappliances.ca
Purchase an extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 1.888.261.2133 during normal business hours.
Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories www.geappliances.ca
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes.
Order on-line, 24 hours every day, or by phone at 1.800.661.1616 during normal business hours.
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.
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If you are not satisfied with the service you received:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details (including your phone number) to:
Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.
Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
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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, or detach and
use the form in this Owner’s Manual.
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