GE GSC700 User manual

Dishwasher
Safe~lnstrutiions.........................3
Operating Instrudions, Tips
ApplianceRegistration.................................2
China, Crystal, Sterling ...............................l 2
Connecting
Electriciw...................................5
Cycle Features ................................................6
DetergentGuide.............................................9
Dispenser Cups...............................................9
DryingOptions................................................6
Energy-SavingTips........................................2
Features .......................................................6, 7
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Operating Instructions .............................6, 7
Rinse Agent .....................................................8
Unicouple.........................................................4
WaterTemperature.......................................8
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Convetitile Model GSC700

~LP US mLPYOU... “
Before using your
Eyou received
dishwasher, read this a damaged dishwasher...
guide arefdly.
Immediately contact the deder
It is intended to help you (or builder) that sold you the
operate and maintain your new
dishwasher.
dishwasher properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
Save time and money.
your questions.
Before you request
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or-need more help, write (include-
your phone number): Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this
wide. It lists causes
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances of minor op;rating problems that
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de informaci6n
para el consurnidor,
tel~fono 800.626.2000.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label
fastened to the tub
wdl just
inside the dishwasher door.
These numbers are
dso on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your dishwasher. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Mo*I Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pIeased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
~RST, contact the people who serviced your
appfiance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
SERWCE...
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write rdl the
details-including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
~ALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker Drive
Chicago,
E 60606
E~RGY-SA~G mS
● Operate dishwasher only when it’s fall. Ut the
● If you don’t need your dishes right away, allow the
dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in dishes to dry naturally over a longer period such as
only a partial load, use the
~SE & HOLD cycle to
overnight.
rinse off heavy soils.
“ Always select the cycle that mes the least amout
of water that wiU remove the soil from the load.
(See the
Operating section.)

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● ~ose supervision is necessaryjf tis.app~ance: ‘
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● ~s:~ihwasher rnustbe @o@y
tiplayinside, on or wi~ this app~ance O! any
lns@~md l~?~ ~ ac~~ce
discarded apptiance. Dip& oftiscarded
mth the Mstiation Instructions’
bforeitiswed. Hyoudidnot
appliances and shipping or packing rn~terid
prOperly. Before discarding a dishwasher,.retiove
@eive.ti b~tion kstructions sheet with Your
‘tie door of the washin~ compartmetit.
dishwtiher, youtiobtain one by-g, tOU
h, tie GE fiswerCenter~@ 8~.626.2~.
● Keep rdl washing detergents and wetting agents
—~s appfiance m~t & ~otiected to .a ~unded
out of the reach of c~dren, preferably in a locked
~eti,. permanent wiring system; or an cabinet. Observe
W warnings on container Iabeh
to avoid persand injury.
eqtipwnt-grounding conductor must be ti
with the titicuitctiductom;tid cotiected to
theeqtipment-groundin gterrnind urleaduf
the appliance.
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*To minimifi the possibitityof
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electric shock &sconnect thik’
appliance from th~ @wer supply
—Comect ib a~pefiy rated, ptectedaad S&d
before attempting any rnaintenanw. NO~:
@wer-supply ~ctit@ Avoid. eltica.ov?rload.
_gthe control didto tie 0~ @sition
does not disconnect the app~ance &omti~
power iupply. We reco~end having a q-cd
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● pie ordy powder or fi~~d delergtits or wetting
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is. produced by the .@emicrd action
within your water heater.
It &
~ents r~~@d for use in.a dishwasher.
accurmdate in tie water he~ranMor
o Do not wash plastic items ~wsmarked
waterpi~s if hot vaterh~ ~o~ kntisedfor a
‘!dishwash~r safe” or~eequivrden~ For plastic
period of two wee~ or.lang~.~ROGENGAS
items, not so mark~ check $e rnanufac~er’s
IS WLOS~.’To prev~tti:~%ib=ty of:
recommeadation$. ~ce .
~~ damage or%jury, if.you.kve notusedhotwater
far two w=ks or more, or moved into a fisidence
o Mtightplastic ite~ sothey W not
becamedislodgedand~ap to the bottomof:
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h.whichthe.hot w~ersy$tern ~yn@ hav~been ~
the .dishwasher-they:.~ght come into contact
tised fur sotie’ time, ~ on dhot water f~cets
and fiow theti to m for seititi tiutes MfOre
witi:tie~ngel ementmdbeed. :
usi~ my elti@ a~tianm~hich iS COtiOCtCd
to the %ot waters ystem This w~ ~owti~
To -ze tie-bfi~ of ~~..
hydrogen gas to esQape. Mso, since me gas is
~ble, do not smoke or use an open fi~e n
● When loading items to be washed: or appliance during this process.
A. Locate-items so that they are not Mely
to damage the door sd, and
SAVET~SE
B. hd sharp knives with the han~es up to
reduce the:riskof cut-type injuries.
msTRucmoNs
● Do not tamper with controls.

HOW TO USE= NCOWLE
Before operating your dishwasher the first time...
Attach the Faucet Adapter. The special faucet adapter
supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to
the sink faucet before you can use your dishwasher.
The faucet adapter is designed to fit
smdard spouts
having
intemd or extemd threads. You will find the
adapter
and two washers in the “Faucet Adapter”
packet in your dishwasher.
To ins~ faucet adapter, f~st remove the old aerator
or trim ring on your faucet spout.
M faucet has etiernd threads:
Insert the thinner of the two
washers into the faucet adapter
and attach it to the faucet spout.
Tighten with pliers.
2
M faucet has internal thr-ds:
ksert both of the washers into
the faucet adapter and attach it
m
to the faucet spout.
Tighten with pliers.
~ the faucet adapter thmds
do not match your faucet spout
your local hardware or plumbing
supply store normally has additiond
fittings to adapt your faucet spout to
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the special faucet adapter.
NOTE: A sink spray attachment ~ose can burst $it
is installed on the same sink with your dishwasher
We suggest tht you disconnect the sink spray
attachment lfyour sink has one andplug the hole.
How to connect the Unicouple
1. PuU Unicouple and its hoses completely out from
storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher
and attach it to the faucet adapter.
2. Attach tie Unicouple
::::::e -~
faucet adapter by
collar at the top
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of the connector. -
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Men Unicouple
is
dl the way up
onto the adapter,
release the collar. It will then
snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place.
The
Unicouple’s small hose carries water from
the faucet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries
drain water to the sink. Be sure Unicouple is
pointing toward the
sink bowl drain opening and
the sink drain is open for water that will drain from
your dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a
disposer, operate the disposer until it is completely
empty before starting the dishwasher.
3. Turn hot water fu~y on before starting the dishwasher.
How to disconnect the Unicouple from faucet adapter
1. Turn off the hot water. 3. Release Unicouple from faucet by depressing
2. Release the water pressure by depressing the collar at the top of the Unicouple connector.
tie pressure release button. This relieves water
pressure and protects you, and the room, from
severe splashing.
How to disconnect your dishwasher
1. Remove the power cord plug from the wdl
NOTE: men motor stops at the end of the fmd
receptacle. rinse, the Unicouple can be disconnected
and returned
2. Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.
to storage.
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How to drtin excess water from Uticouple hoses
If the sink is 34” or higher from the floor,
the excess water in
Unicouple hoses cannot be
drained direcdy into the sink. It will be necessary to
drain excess water from hoses into a bowl or suitable
container that is held outside and lower than the
siti.
HOW TO CO~CT ELECTNC~
Caution, for personal safety:
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR
AN ADAPTER PLUG
m ~ APPLWCE.
DO NOT, UNDER Am C~CUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOW
T~ T~RD GROUND~G
PRONG FROM T~ PO~R CORD.
GROUND~G ~STRUCTION>This apptiance
must be grounded.
h the event of a mtiunction or
b~kdown, grounding wi~ reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric
currenL This dishwasher is
equipped with a cord having a grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be
plugged into an appropriate
outiet that is instiled
and grounded in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTWC CODE, ANS~PFA NO. 70.
DANGER—hproper connection of the
equipmentigrounding conductor can resdt in
a risk of electric shock. Check with a
q-led
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the
apptiance;
if it will not fit the outiet, have a proper outlet
insta~ed by a qutified electrician.
Electtiti reqtimenk
● This apphance must be
SUppfiCd With 120V, 60 =,
and connected to an individud,
properly
~ounded branch circuit,
protected by a 15
or 20 amp circuit
breaker or time-delay
fise.
● If the electric supply
provided does not meet
the above
specifications, it is recommended
that a licensed electrician
instil
an approved oudet.
INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
● Your dishwasher circuit
should not be used for any
other appliance while the
dishwasher is in operation as
the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.
● H the wdl receptacle you
plug the dishwasher’s power
cord into is controlled by a
switch, turn on the switch.
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HOW TO OPERATE YO~ DB~AS~R
NOTE: The lights over the Cycle pads come ON to
indicate the cycle that has been selected. Press pad
ftiy until the light comes on. These Cycle kdicator
lights remain on w~e the door is latched.
If dishwasher drains into a food waste
disposd,
operate the disposd until it is empty before starting
dishwasher.
Step 1. Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)
step 2. Make sure the Cycle bdicator Did is at
the OFF position. Add detergent to the detergent
dispenser. (See
Detergent Guide.) Use a rinse aid
agent to help prevent spotting. (See How to Use
a Mnse Agent section.)
Step 3. Latch the door.
step 4. Select d=ired wash cycle.
Q POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pas
and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will
get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal
cycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.
● NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday
dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.
step 5. Select the desired drying option.
. HEATED DRY
ON—Turns the drying heater on
for fast drying.
Men selected, the cycle time will
be extended for 35 minutes.
● HEATED DRY OFF-Shuts off the heating unit,
thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry natily. It takes
longer but saves energy. You can open the door after
the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.
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SCRUBBER WASH
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Cycles
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Features and appearance my vary slightly.
Step 6. firn the Cycle Indimtor Did to START.
● Turning the did to START will begin the cycle
immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete
cycle, be careful that you do not turn the
did any
farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher.
There is a time delay between sti-up and water
fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.
Did Cycl=
The SHORT WASH cycle allows you to quic~y
wash loads of everyday dishes with medium soils
that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly
of glasses.
a. Select the
NORMAL WASH cycle and a drying
option if desired.
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator
Did to
SHORT WASH.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
The ~SE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing
partial loads which will be washed later. Do
not use detergent.
a. Select HEATED DRY OFF.
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator
Did to
~SE & HOLD.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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Did Cycles (continued)
The
PLATE WA-R cycle is for warming
clean dishes and seining plates for the seining of hot
foods. The cycle wi~
ttie approximately 35 minutes
if selected.
a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
b. Select =ATED DRY ON.
c. Be sure the door is unlatched.
d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator
Did to
PLATE WA~R.
e. Latch the door to sw the cycle.
Cycle Selection Chati
Wash Cycles
~TSCR~BER
NORMALWASH
SHORT WASH
mSE & HOLD
Wash Cycle
WaterUse Time
Gallons Minutes
(approx.) ] (approx.) I
Cycle Squence
10.6 72
mmmmBmm
9.1 51
WmWWHB
7.4
43
mmDmB
3.0 12
mm
HEATED DRY ON. Available on dl wmh cycles except ~SE & HOLD. Add 35 finutes to wash cycle time.
~A~D DRY 0~. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
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Good Dkhwashing Sta~ with HOT Water
To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying,
the entering water must beat least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, iflet water shodd not exceed 150°F.
How to Test Water Temperature
Check your water temperature with a candy or meat
Helpfilhink: Eoutside temperatures are unusually .
thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest low, or if your water travels a long distance from water
the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water
let the water run continuously into the glass until the
heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is for some time, the water in
the pipes will be cold. Turn
below 120°F., adjust your water heater. on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run
until
tie water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If
you’ve recentiy done laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater time to recover before
operating the dishwasher.
To improve washability if the water is less than
120°F. and you cannot adjust your water heater:
Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups
at least half-full with detergent.
How to Use a Wse Agent
The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes
quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting
and makes drying faster, too.
For best dishwashing performance, use of a rinse
agent such as
ET-DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.
Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent dispenser:
Unscrew the cap.
Add
tiquid rinse
agent until it just
reaches the bottom of
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lip inside the dispenser ~1
opening. Replace cap.
The dispenser
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automatically releases
rinse agent into find
rinse water.
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
approximately
4~z ounces. This should last about
3 months. Fill as needed.
H you accidentiy spill: Wipe up the rinse
agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the
dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.
U you can’t find any rinse agent write:
BENC~SER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, ~C.
(“ET-DRY”)
Corporate Centre 1
55
Federd Road
P.O. Box 1991
Danbury, CT 06813-1991
You may check to see if you need to add rinse agent
by removing the
fill cap and looking into the
container. You may
dso check the rinse agent, on
some models, by pressing the clear center of the fdl
cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent is drawn into the center
of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center area
remains clear add rinse agent.

How to Choose and Use the Mght Detergent
Use ody powder or tiqtid detergent S-MY
made for use ti dishwashers. Other_* cause
oversudsing.
How much de~rgent shotid you use? That depends.
Is your water “hard” or “soft”? Whh hard water, you
need
extra detergent to get dishes clean. Whh soft water,
you need less detergent.
Your water department a teu you how hard your
water is. So can your county extension agent or your
area’s water softener company. Just
cd and ask them
how many “grains” of hardness there are in your water.
Too much detergent with soft water not
ordy wastes
money, it can be
~. It can cause a permanent
cloutiess of glassware, c~ed “etching.” An outside
layer of
@ass is etchd away! Of course, this takes some
time. But why take a chance when it’s
my to find out the
hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fmh and dry. Under tie sink
isn’t a good place to store detergent because there is too
much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the
dispenser untiyou’reready to wash dishes, either. (It
won’t be fresh OR dry.)
Kyour powder detergent gets old or Impy, throw it
away. Old detergent often won’t dissolve. Eyou use a
liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as
they age or come in
contict with moisture.
Detergent Dispensers
You’M find two detergent dispensers on the inside Close the win cup.
NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has
been
closed unlatch the door and rotate the
&
Cycle Indicator Dial afill turn to the OFF
>
position. men the closed cup contaim
Grasp handle
soap it is best that the door be in apardally
rotate and
close tightly
open position before rotating the Cycle
IdicatorDial. fiis will klp reduce theamunt of
deteqent and rinse aid agent spilbge into the tub.
Detergent Usage Gtide @owder or liquid)
SO~ WATER (O-3 @ns hardness) MED~ WATER (3-7 grains)
~ WATER (7-12 grains*)
CYCLES
Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup~
Open Cup*
POTSCRUBBER Hdf Full : Hdf Full Completely : Hatf Full
Completely J Completely
NOWAL WASH Full Ftil
Full
SHORT WASH
Hdf Fdl
None
Hatf Full None Completely None
Full
~SE & HOLD Use no detergent Use no detergent
Use no detergent
*12 ~ains and up is exmemely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, time $Filled Main Cup holds 3 @blespoons;
can build up in the water valve. The water vatve may stick while open and cause flooding.
filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
How to Prepare the Dishes for Washing
If this is your fwst dishwasher, or if you’re NOTE: You may dso want to consider removing
replacing a much older model, you may wonder foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon
how much preparation your dishes need. Actually juice and otier foods that can cause discoloration of
very little. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long
md other hard solids. Remove excessive qumtities
period of time.
of oil or grease.
The POTSCR~BER cycle can wash heavily
--
soiled dishes and remove dried-on and bked-on
soils from pots, pans and casseroles. Items with
burned-on soils need extra preparation.
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HOW TO LOAD YO~ DIS~AS~R
NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays in front right comer
of lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle.
The upper rack is best for glasses, cups and
saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides.
This is also the place for dishwasher-safe plastics.
Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so
they can’t
fdl onto the heating unit. hange stemware
so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses
touch each other.
The upper rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other items should be placed
face down.
men loading dishwasher safe plastics make sure each plastic item is secured over two fingers. This
will insure good washing results.

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The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and
cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks
should go in the lower rack along the edge. Load
platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in comers,
or in the back. For best washing results, all items
should be positioned
with the soiled side of the dish
facing the center of the rack.
Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up
to protect your hands. 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 are not recommended for
automatic
dishwashing. If placed in dishwasher, they
should go in bottom of silverware basket with
silverware on top.
Keep center area clear in the lower rack.
The wash tower rises through the center of the lower
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be
careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or
dish
hadle extend-through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
Precaution!
Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
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~ YOUR DIS~AS~R
Usudy
Materid
Safe Exceptions (not safe)
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.i@’finish* any’~ Of washing.
Forget a dish? Here’s when you mn add it:
Add dishes arty time during the ~SE & HOLD
cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes
at any time BEFOW the main detergent wash portion
of the cycle.
However, opening the door during any cycle
lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything
at the beginning.
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Eit doesn’t &y DIS~AS~ S~.~t-,@~fi
thetoprackbefore dishwashing an entire S. .-’..
W ifnotwastigimmedmt
- ely. Salty or.acidic M
ean stain ifkft on.
Wse if not washing iawly. Sdtyoracidic facan
stain iflefto~ ~ detergent eancause tialt-twqve
blaekspots. Place in back ‘=tion ofs~verware-to
avoid expmtodetergent ~m &detergent q.
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Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
1. Push the door latch to the left. Washing will stop.
2. Wait a
fe’w seconds unti the water crdms. men
open the door. WA~~G: Hot vapor may rise
from opened door.
3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
When the door is locked, washing will continue.
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USER ~~TENANCE ~STRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a tightly dampened
Appliance Potish Wax& Cleaner (Cat. No.
cloth. Dry
thorougtiy. Do not use abrasives or sharp WR97X0216) is available from GE Service and
objects on
the panel. They can damage it.
PartsCenter.
Clean the outside witi a good apptiance pokh
The inside usdy tikes mre of i~e~. If it should
w=. The outside cabinet ftish is durable, but it ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.
can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or
Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.
gritty cleaners.
Not Using You Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing (On btit-in modeb ody)
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated ● Reconnect the water inlet
place during the winter, ask a service technician to: line to the water
vrdve.
● Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.
● Drain collection chamber at
Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. rear of unit below filter by
.
● Turn off $e water supply. disconnecting hose to pump.
Reconnect after draining.
● Disconnect the water inlet line from the water VdVe.
● Remove the plastic pump
● Drain water from the inlet tine and water valve.
cover in the tub bottom and
I PUMPCOVERSCREWS I
(Use a pan to catch the water.)
use a sponge to soak up water in tie rubber boot.
Removing the wood top
Remove the mounting
screws under tie front of - - -
the top. PuU top forward
and upward.
r
/.
To remove the protective cover, use scissors to cut the
..—
bag from the underside. To reinstrdl the top rdign screws
in bottom of top with slotted holes in panel flange. Shale
‘r
top to rear of unit. Reinsti front screws.
DO NOT operate
the dishwasher without the wood top
in place.
Care of the wood top
~. Bef~re:using, wipe well with a dry cloth to remove Should your top become too stained or cut, sand with
sufice dust. Wood top is treated witi a preservative WOO(150) or ~(220) sandpaper, wipe with a cloth
at the factory.
and then wipe with a very smti arnomt of non-totic
-
Do not~use the wood top of your dishwasher as a
mineral oti. Wipe off any excess oil immediately with
cuttingboard. It can be scarred permanently. Wood
a soft, dry cloth.
tops should Nso not be used as a place for thawing
. frozenfoods, even.when protected by a sheet of
durninum foil. Never let water stand on the wood top.
Conversion Et
A special kit(Cat No. ~3”5XO193) for chmging a convertible dishwasher
to a permanent built-in
injtilation is available from your deder or service organization.
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QUES~ONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
CYW AND O~ON
mIC~R HG~
STAY ON ~N
CYCLE Is
COMPLE~D
POSS~LE CAUSE
‘k&se ‘h yoti G= Ly be [email protected] the
ti~ti~ @p@ ’Rip* fuse or
X circuit br~er. Remove =y other appliances from the cticuit.
,,
~x~.~y.nb~~ secm on rack p~s,or sOtitigs~ ma~~ve drop@ from
.’ &x.Wati:k.-@g utensils tora@e. Make sureev-g is securely placed
in &hwash&.
Make s~.tiet water tempe~ture is correct. (See How to Test Water Temperature
~ @em) :
~~kd the boti~m rack firs~.W~terfrom dishes in the top &k’may be spfig into
the bottom. rack.
~ ti~forimp~r’loa ding. Dishes shoddn”t nest together. Avoid overloading.
,Ch+k+e*e’agent&*m rto seethatit’s not empty.
~Wk Wet water te
me. It shotid be at least 120°F. (See How to Test
“~ Water Temperature sectiom) Try to use the Wash Heat Boost option.
:
Water ~ress~e maybe tempo-y low. Turn on a faucet. Is water cotig out. slower
than usurd? E so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
plugged *gap. (See Care and Cleaning section.)
tipro~ rack loading. (See Loading section.)
tioose another cycle to give you longer washing time.
W-may hot be reactig the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe bloctig
d4~ent.W@.
fieas~ser ~~~ may wt be operdng wmay be blocked by improperly Ioadd
i-s. Hyou used a @waler detergen~ open the cup and remove. any caked-on
‘deterg%~ Kthe cup s~l doesn’k open automatidy, C* for.sefice.
Deterg~t mayk’o~~. ti~epowder detergent is kd or~ed in the box, throw it
away. The de~ent may not be working weU. Try another brand.
CyC1e hdicator’DiA mut ~ 0~ forcup .fid’to cio~e Wd lamh properly. Hyou
mdatch the doortid open it to dry your fishes; the ~cle;fi@cator Dhd does
not advmwby itse~. .‘
,.
T~ ir COR* ~:s~’cups. Remove the’.s~ b~ han~ using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach’ad ~ cup$ W- Wa~.
tiovs~: yetikw or tiwn - on@%~S Or#~sw~ cm w =@~Y ~n’
deposits &water. A @d’Mter in tb~ w~r:su~ply Meis’~e @dy way to comet
fis problem. Your watir softenti co+y can ten you about the ~ter.’
YeMOW fib Qn sterhg sflver res@ts whe~ you.w~h copper uten~s:in the me load.
Sfiver potish tiH usually r~ove Ws stain.
This is
iormd. Udatchti’ d~r to turn off the Eghts.
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I POSS~LE CAUSE
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~ PROBLEM SOL~R
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(continued)
PROBLEM I POSS~LE CAUSE
WAmWO~yTPW Tfti~tirbtimof&& b& wk, youmayhave’atiproblem CIWtiti
0~ OF ~ ~
gw, if YOU have one. (S=:care and ~eaning saon.)
~=k ~.kitia s~.Ts it -g well? Yournay need a plmber..
~di~w~her tisintodisposer,run dispos=to c~ear. Be sure disposer is not
‘410gg@ .,. “
Sms TN m TUB $tiing deterg~s.sre nit meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AfiWTTC
: DIS~AS=RD-G~S TO AVOTD SmSTNG.
;: To*ve&ds fm@the’@b:O pen& edishwasher.’U? suds evapomte. Add
,, ~ 1 @on of~ld water to the tub. ~ose.and bkh the dishwasher. Pump out.watir
by slowly-~ the control did unti a drain period is -he&
. ~epeatifneees~.
DISti~~R “ s&&m cause unit to ovfiow. That’s why it’s so’important to use a detergent that’s
dOSi@ed for ~tOtiC dishwashers.
$~- tbefi~’~entcaneusefoam ~$was~g.’This mleadtoovdow~.
[email protected] @den@ sp~ of *se agent with a damp cloth.
,.
MomR ms
@ihw~h~rhmttiuSed onaie~arbasis.
.-
; ‘~ you ~oriot use y& &hw~ku&n, set .it to’ ~. & pump otit once every week.
‘Ws @ help ~the~ @isg .%d the gtiage dia~~r clear.
ST-GOF Ame Aterg**’con* ~lom~ @igmentor dy*)thAtil.*lorthe tub
-- OR ~ “ titiorwiti kxt4fided ~..Ch@k b detergmteup for si~s of any discol-tio~.
Tf~’ti’@~lti c~ge to de~entwithout anycolotit.
:
,,
sores ’You .Yoi’M&&-ti~*.ckc~gtiu&s.:~e* arerioti
~L ~AR
~~~
•’.$ofi’f~’&sp~;~
&g’iGon.
.,
*’Wti valve bpeningto -p water but.
o ‘T~control as cycle ~r~&s&s,
* ‘Detergent cup opening.
During the drying perid:
● me motor stops.
VMR AT Water vapor co~es ~ough the vent.by the door ktch &ng drying ad when
m VEm water is being p- out.
H you need more help...d, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
16

NO~S
18

Wdll Be There
Wlti the purch~e ofyournew GE appfiance, receive tie assurance that ifyou ever need
Momation or resistance from GE, wdll be there. Allyouhave to do is dl–toll-free!
lMome Repair Sewi=
80MMES(80W2-273~
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time fiat’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company+perated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most
repairs can be handled injust one visit.
GEAnswer Cente~
80~62&2000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center@
information service is available to help. Your call–andyour question-will be
answered prompdy and courteously. And you can call anytime. GE Answer
Center@ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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For Custimem Wti SpecialNeeds...
80~6262000
Upon request, GE will provide
Consumem with impaired hearing or speech who have
Braille controls for a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional
tele~ewriter may
GE appliances, and a brochure to call 800-TDMEAC (800+3%322) to request
assist in planning a barrier-free
information or service.
kitchen for persons
witi limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Semice &n&a*
80M2G2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your
warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a subsmtid discount. Witi a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
Pa& andA~essories
80M2&2002
hditidd q-cd to service tieir own appliances
User maintenance instructions contied in this booMet
can have needed parts or accessories sent
direcdy to
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
their home. The GE parts system provides access to over
Other servicing gen~shodd be referred to q-cd
47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are service
personnel. Caution mmt be exercise~ stice
fully warranted. VISA,
MasteKard and Discover cards
improper servihgmaycause he operation.
are accepted.

II
YOUR GE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
WARRAN~
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed
to obtain semice
under
warrantv.
II
.
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WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANN
This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any
purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owner for products
charge, pans and service labor in
purchased for ordina~ home use
your home to repair or replace any in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
part of the dishwasher that fails
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
because of a manufacturing defect.
warfanty is the same except that it
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANN
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ShiD the DrOdUCt to the service
For ten years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
the
tub or door liner if it fails to contain
water because of a manufacturing
defect such as cracking, chipping,
peeling or rusting.
shop or
for’the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Car@ sewicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call
80GGE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
. Service trips to your home to teach
. Replacement of house fuses or
you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
● Cleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line.
. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
● Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inddental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
spaific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your
Ioml or state mnsumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager<onsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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