GE GSC870M User manual

Dishwasher
Contents
Appliance Registration
2
Safety Instructions
3
Care and [;leaninc
17
Unicouple 13
China, Crystal, Sterling
11
User Maintenance Instructions 17
Consumer Services
19
Warranty Back Cover
Cycle Features 5Water Temperature
6
Delay Start 4Winter Storage
17
Detergent, Detergent C,uide 6,7
Wood Top 17
Dis~enser CUDS
7
Electrical Requirements
12
Ener~-Saving Tips
2
Features 4
Front Panel Color Change
17
Loading
8-10
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operating Guide 4,5
Cycle Selection 5
Soil Level
7
POTSCRUBBER Cycle 4,5
Problem Solver 14-16
GE Answer Center@
Rinse A~ent 6800.626.2000
Convertible Model GSC870 ~
GE Appliances

Help us help you...
If you need service
Before using your
dishwasher, read this
book carefully.
It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your new
dishwasher properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label
fastened to the tub wall just inside
the dishwasher door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dishwasher. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
If you received a
damaged dishwasher...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you
the dishwasher.
2
Save time and money.
Before you request
service...
Check the Problem Solver (pages
12 through 16). It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
To obtain a Spanish language
version of this book, call
GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Para obtener la version en
espafiol de este manual,
name a
GE Answer Center:
servicio de information
para el consumidor,
tel~fono 800.626.2000.
Energy-saving tips
The power consumption of your
dishwasher can be minimized if
you follow these suggestions:
● Operate dishwasher only when
it’s full. Let the dishes accumulate
in dishwasher. When you put in
only a partial load, use the RINSE
& HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy
soils. Be sure to
latch the door
when waiting for a full load.
This helps keep soils moist, easier
to remove.
● If you don’t need your dishes
right away, use your ENERGY
SAVER no-heat drying feature
that turns the drying heater off
automatically. Dishes dry
naturally over a longer period
such as overnight.
● Always select the cycle that
uses least amount of water that
will remove the soil from the
load. See pages 4 and 5.
● Turn your water heater down to
120°F and use the WASH HEAT
BOOST Option. Make sure the
entering water temperature is no
less than
120°F (see page 6).
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance
WA~ING—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including
the following:
● Use this appliance only for its
intended
purpose, as you will find
described in this Use and Care
Book.
● This dishwasher must be
properly ins~lled 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 obtain one
by contacting the service
location nearest you.
—This appliance must be
connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.
—Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical
overload.
* Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
● Use only powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
● Do not wash plastic items unless
marked “dishwasher safe” or the
equivalent. For plastic items not so
marked, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
* 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
unit and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility
of i~ury.
● When loading items to be
washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal, and
B. Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
● 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,
● Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on or
with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose
of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing material
properly. Before discarding a
dishwasher, remove the door
of the washing compartment.
● Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
● To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, disconnect
this appliance from the power
supply before attempting any
maintenance.
Note: Turning the control dial
to the OFF position does not
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply. We
recommend having a qualified
technician service your
a~liance.
WAHG–~ROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical
action within your water heater.
It can accumulate in the water
heater andor water pipes if hot
water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer.
HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the
possibility of damage or injury,
if you have not used hot water
for two weeks or more, or
moved into a residence in which
the hot water system may not
have been used for some time,
turn on all hot water faucets and
allow them to run for several
minutes before using any
electrical appliance which is
connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any
hydrogen gas to escape. Also,
since the gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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How to operate your dishwasher
I
OFF.
ORVING ●
\
STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots,
pans, bowls, etc., according to
instructions on pages 8-IO.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the
detergent dispenser. Make sure the
Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
(See pages 6 and 7.)
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. Occasionally check to
insure that rinse agent container is
at least half full. (See page 6.)
STEP 3. Select drying option.
DRYING HEAT
OFF
tin
DRYING HEAT ON. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
DRYIING HEAT OFF. Turns the
drying heater off to save energy.
Dishes will dry naturally over a
longer period such as overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycle is complete to reduce the
natural drying time.
STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST
Option.
WASH HEAT BOOST
OFF
tin
When selected, the wash cycle will
be extended for 8 minutes while
the dishwasher heats the water for
good washing and drying. The
entering water must be at least
120°F.
When this option is not selected
the entering water must be at least
140°F. To test water temperature,
see page 6.
STEP S. Select the wash cycle and
start the dishwasher. (See Cycle
Selection Hints on next page.)
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher.
● When NOT using DELAY
START (for all cycles):
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
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9 RINSING
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to START.
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d. Latch the door to start the
dishwasher. There is a delay
between start-up and water fill
so you will not hear any wash
action right away.
● When using DELAY START
(for all cycles):
Note:
START can be delayed
automatically for up to
6 hours.
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
c.
d.
Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to desired delay time.
Latch door to start timer.
Dishwasher will start automatically
at end of selected delay time.

Cycle selection hints
It is important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 8-10.
POTSCRUBBER—For items such
as pots, pans and casseroles with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included.
NORMAL WASH—For loads of
everyday dishes, glasses
and
cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high
performance on normal soils.
LIGHT WASH—For most loads of
everyday dishes with light soils or
soils that have not dried on. It
saves hot water over the higher
performance cycles, saving energy.
RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later. D{) n{)f use deter<qent. It is best
not to use the DELAY START
option with this cycle.
What happens in each cycle
● You’1 I hear occasional clicking
sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding
action.
—Drain valve opening to pump
water out.
—Timer control as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
● During the drying period:
—The motor stops.
—Water vapor comes through the
vent by the door latch during
drying and when water is being
pumped out.
Wash Cycles
POTSCRUBBER
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
RINSE & HOLD
Wash
Water Use Cycle Time
Gallons Minutes
(approx. ) (~pprnx.)
Cycle Sequence
11.1
‘ “~~ ‘mmmmamm
11.1
“* MmBmmmm
8.2 51*
mmmmm
——
2.9 10
MM
*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 8 minutes if WASH
HEAT BOOST Option is on.
Drying Options:
DRYING HEAT ON. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 30 minutes to
wash cycle time.
DRYING HEAT OFF. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
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Good dishwashing stark
with HOT water
To get dishes clean and dry you need
hot water. To help you get water of
the proper temperature, your
dishwasher has a WASH HEAT
BOOST feature. When selected (see
page 4), this water heating feature
allows you to turn down your
household water heater and save
energy if you’re willing to let the
dishwasher run a little longer while it
heats water. For good washing and
drying, the entering water must be
between 120°F and 140°F. To prevent
dish damage, inlet water
should not
exceed 150°F.
How to test water temperature:
Check the water temperature inside
your dishwasher with a candy or
meat thermometer.
Let the dishwasher run through one
fill and pump out cycle, then
let the
dishwasher fill with water the
second time, approximately 5
minutes after starting the machine.
When you hear the water stop
filling, unlatch the door and slowly
open it.
Measure the temperature of the
water in the bottom of the tub this
way:
Remove the silverware basket and
place a candy or meat thermometer
in the water towards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
than
120°F, you will not get good
washing results. Raise your water
heater temperature, wait 30 minutes
and test again. Higher water
temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder
detergents. If the water temperature
is less than
140°F, use the WASH
HEAT BOOST Option (see page 4).
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Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures are unusually low, or
if your water travels a long distance
from water heater to dishwasher,
you may need to
set your water
heater’s thermostat up. If you have
not used hot water for some time,
the water in the pipes will be cold.
Turn on the hot water faucet at the
sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the
dishwasher. If you’ve recently done
laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater
time to recover before operating the
dishwasher.
How to use a Rinse Agent
A 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 JET-
DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solid form. Your dishwasher’s
dispenser uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add
the liquid rinse agent until it just
reaches the bottom of the lip inside
the dispenser opening. Replace the
cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
If you accidentally 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.
If you can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER
PRODUCTS, INC.
(“JET DRY”)
411 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 4X ounces. This
should last about 3 months. Fill as
needed. Do not overfill.
How to choose and use
detergent
First, use only powder or liquid
detergents specifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types
will cause
oversudsing.
Second, check the phosphate
content.
Phosphate helps prevent
hard-water materials from forming
spots or film on your dishes. If your
water is hard (7 grains or more),
your detergent has to work harder.
Detergents with a higher phosphate
level will probably work better. If
the phosphate content is
low (8.7Y0
or less), you’ll have to use extra
detergent with hard water.
Your water department can tell
you how hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent
or your area’s water softener
company. Just call and ask them
how many “grains of hardness”
there are in your water.
How much detergent should you
use? That depends. Is your water
“hard” or “soft”? With hard water,
you need extra detergent to get
dishes clean. With soft water, you
need less detergent.
Too much detergent with soft water
not only wastes money, it can be
harmful. It can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, called
“etching.” An outside layer of glass
is etched away! Of course, this takes
some time. But why take a chance
when it’s easy to find out the
hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Under the sink isn’t a good
place to store detergent. Too much
moisture. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until
you’re ready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’t be fresh OR dry.)
If your powder detergent gets old
or lumpy, throw it away.
It won’t
wash well. Old detergent often
won’t dissolve.
If you use a liquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because
liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they age or come
in contact with water.

You’ll find two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. Two, because
some cycles use two washes.
OPEN
CUP
‘+
~,
%
‘@ ~“ ~ ~flJN
See “Detergent Usage Guide”
below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator
Dial is at OFF position before
adding detergent. Otherwise, the
detergent cup will not close and
latch properly.)
GRASP HANDLE, ‘
ROTATE AND
/
CLOSE TIGHTLY /
[“
Close the main cup.
NOTE: Detergen~ cup maybe
opened manually with no harm.
Turn handle counterclockwise
until it releases. A snapping sound
is normal when it opens,
How to prepare the dishes
for washing
If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you’re replacing a much older
model, you may wonder how much
preparation your dishes need.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessary.
With common sense and a little
practice you’ll soon know what
foods to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy
vegetables and crusts. Remove
excessive quantities of oil or grease.
2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Your dishwasher has a built-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes
soft food bits and flushes them
away. It can handle
small amounts
of soft foods, but large amounts will
be difficult to handle.
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
CYCLES
POTSCRUBBER
and
NORMAL WASH
cycles
LIGHT WASH cycle
RINSE& HOLD
cyc](
SOFT WATER
(0-3 grains hardness)
Main Cup
Open Cup
1 Tablespoon 1 Tablespoon
minimum minimum
e
Use no detergent
3. Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has a chance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more difficult to wash and may not
come clean in the NORMAL
WASH cycle. Remember to use
your RINSE & HOLD cycle for
small “holding” loads.
Note: The foods mentioned above
are for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. You may
also want to consider removing
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar,
lemon juice and other foods
that can cause discoloration of
stainless steel if allowed to remain
on dishes for a long period of time.
When using the POTSCRUBBER
cycle,
less preparation is required
before loading. The POTSCRUBBER
cycle can wash heavily-soiled dishes.
Items with burned-on and baked-on
soils may not come
clean. And the
dishwasher cannot remove bum
marks or restore fading caused by
overheating during cooking.
MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(3-7 grains) (7-
12 grains*)
Main Cup Open Cup
Main Cup$
Open Cup*
Half Full Half Full
Completely Completely
Full
Full
+
+
Half Full None
Completely
None
Full
Use no detergent
Use no detergent
* 12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime
can build up in the water valve. The water
valve may stick while open and cause flooding.
$Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
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How to load your dishwasher
Thi.~ i.~ a random mixed lc)ad, the m{).~t (<)mmcm type
VC)U will have.
Make sure dishes
are properly loaded to insure that
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in
the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the
center sends water out over the dishes to wash the
items in the upper rack. A spray
arm in the top washes
down also. Make sure to place tall items to the outside
so the upper wash arm is not blocked.
How to load the TOP RACK
WATCH OUT FOR THIS.
The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom
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 handle extend through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash
arm and cause poor washing results.
handy
for all kinds of odd shapes
The top rack is best
for glasses, cups and saucers. Two Sauce pans, mixing bowls
and other small items may
rows of cups can be washed when using the folding be placed—face down—in the top
rack. The top rack is
shelf. Load the bottom row first. then fold down the
shelf and load the
top row. Cups and glasses fit best
along the sides. This is the place for dishwasher-safe
plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged
in tightly so they can’t fall onto Cal rod’” heating unit.
Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t
let the glasses touch each other.
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How to load the TOP RACK
Shelf Up
Fold the folding shelf up
for glasses and tall things.
Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is
not blocked.
Shelf Down
The folding shelf gives you extra space
for cups and
long utensils on two levels. Load the
lower level first,
then
fold the shelf down.
How to load the BOTTOM RACK
,,
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters,
pots
and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the
back.
As shown here, this plate is being placed with the
soiled side facing the center of the rack so water
and
detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.
(cotlfitlu<,cl fz[,.rl />li,yl,)
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H OW to load the BOTTOM WCK (continued)
Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and
lids
mu.~t be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down.
Precaution!
Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles mu.$t be loaded
in the bottom rick, f~cing down. Prop broiler pans and
racks along the edge. Shallow items may be angled
provided the lower side does not shield the soiled
surface inside from the water.
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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.
The security cell cover, hinged in the handle, can be
lowered to either side to secure light-weight items from
the effects of the vigorous wash action. When it is not
needed, this cover can remain upright.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Usually
Safe
YES
Material
Aluminum
Exceptions (not safe)
Some colored anodized aluminum can
fade.
Special Instructions
Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
Chin~Stoneware
YES
Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted
or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold
leaf will discolor,
Antique, metal-trimmed or hand-
painted patterns fade. Gold leaf will
discolor.
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer, or test wash
one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the
rest of the set.
Load securely to prevent movement. Check
manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
Crystal
YES
Non-dishwasher
items-such as
electronic air cleaner
filters,furnacefilters,
paint brushes, etc.
Glass
NO
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and
discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
YES
Milk glass may yellow.
Iron
Pewter
Plastics
NO Iron will rust.
Pewter tarnishes. NO
YES If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in
the top rack before
dishwashing an entire set. Wash in
top rack only.
.
Stainless steel
YES
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.
Sterling Silver
and Silver plate
YES
Don’t put in same silverware basket
with stainless steel. Contact between
metals can damage silver. Don’t wash
copper utensils in the same load. Silver
may get a brown
film. Adhesive used
to attach some hollow-handle knives
can loosen.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-
remove black spots. Place in back section of silverware
basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent
cup.
Non-stick
coatings
YES After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
Tin
NO
Tin can rust.
Wood NO Wood can warp, crack or lose its
finish with any type of washing.
Forget a dish? Here’s
when
you can add it.
Add dishes any time during the
RINSE & HOLD cycle. With
However, opening the door during 2. Wait a few seconds until the
any
cycle lessens cleaning power water calms. Then open the door.
because the temperature inside the
dishwasher is lowered. So
trv to
3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
load everything at the begin;ing. 4. Close the door and push the
other wash cycles, you can add
dishes at any time BEFORE the main
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
latch to the far right. When the
door is locked, washing will
detergent wash portion of the cycle.
1. Push the door latch to the left. continue.
Washing will stop.

How to connect
electricity
Caution, for personal safety:
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG
WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD
GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
Dishwasher must be electrically
grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in
the absence of local codes, in
accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE,
ANS~FPA NO. 7&1987.
Electrical requirement
● This appliance must be supplied
with
120V, 60 Hz, and connected to
an individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or
20 amp circuit breaker or
time~elay
fuse.
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INSURE PROPER GROUND
EXISTS BEFORE USE
● If the electric supply provided does
not meet the above specifications, it
is recommended that a licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.
● Your dishwasher circuit should not
be used for any other appliance
while the dishwasher is in operation
as the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.
● If the wall receptacle you plug
the dishwasher’s power cord into
is controlled by a switch, turn on
the switch.
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How to use the Unicouple
Before operating your
dishwasher the first time...
Attach the Aerator Faucet
Adapter.
The special aerator 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 standard spouts having internal
or external threads. You will find
the adapter and two washers in the
“Hardware for Installation” packet
in your dishwasher.
To install faucet adapter, first
remove the old aerator or trim ring
on your faucet spout.
If faucet has external threads:
Insert the thinner of the two
washers into the faucet adapter and
attach it to the faucet spout.
If faucet has internal threads:
—
Insert both washers into the faucet
adapter and attach it to the faucet
spout.
If the faucet adapter threads do
not match your faucet spout,
your local hardware or plumbing
supply store normally has
additional fittings
to adapt your
faucet spout to the special aerator
faucet adapter.
How to connect the
Unicouple
1. Pull Unicouple and its hoses
from storage compartment located
at rear of dishwasher and attach it
to the faucet adapter.
2. Attach the Unicouple connector
to the faucet adapter by depressing
collar at the top of the connector.
When Unicouple is all 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
drain hose 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.
iow to use the
~aucet-Flo nozzle
URE
SE
● It allows you to flush cold water
out of the hot water line so that
you
can better regulate your water
temperature.
● It allows you to test the
temperature of the water before
starting your dishwasher.
If you need fresh water for
personal use:
“ Disconnect the Unicouple.
● Draw your fresh water directly
from your faucet.
● Do not disconnect the Unicouple
while the dishwasher is operating.
How to disconnect the
Unicouple from faucet
adapter
1. Turn off the hot water.
2. Release the water pressure by
depressing the pressure release
lever. This relieves water pressure
and protects you, and the room,
from severe splashing.
3. Shake excess water out of
Unicouple and return it and its
hoses to the dishwasher storage
compartment.
NOTE: When motor stops at the
end of the final rinse, the Unicouple
can be disconnected and returned to
storage.
The Faucet-Flo nozzle is part of the
Unicouple connector. Operate the
nozzle by depressing the pressure
release lever on the side of the
Unicouple connector. You will find
the Faucet-Flo nozzle useful for
several reasons. For example:
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<~ Questions?
S Use This Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LE~ IN
DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN HLM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils
may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in
dishwasher.
Make sure idet water temperature is correct. (See Page 6.)
Udaad the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom
rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check the rinse
agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F. (To test, see page 6.)
Water pressure may be temporarily 10W. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out
slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
improper rack loading. (See pages 8-10.)
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. lf you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If
the cup still doesn’t open automatically, cdl for service.
Detergefit maybe old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Cycle Indicator Dial must
be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly. If
you unlatch the door
and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indictor Dial does not
advance to OFF by itself.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware
can be caused by iron
deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about
tie filter.
Yellow
film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same
load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
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PROBLEM
SPOTS AND
~MING ON
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
● Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)
* Low
inlet water temperature. (To test, sw page 6.)
w Overloading the dishwasher.
● Improper loading. (See pages 8-10.)
● Old or damp powder detergent.
● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)
● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.)
● Too little detergent, (See page 7.)
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of
detergents to find one that gives
the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent
may
help reduce filming.
To remove stubborn spots and fibn tirn gkssware:
1. Remove dl metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle.
4, Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will
now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
~ tiegar finse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60nd) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry
citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call GE Factory Service.)
Using
a vinegar or citic acid crystal rinse more tian twice a month? Consider a
home water softener.
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.”
The film cannot be removed.
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
the shortest cycle
*at will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
150°F.
(c{~ntinued [In next page)
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The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
CHIPPING OF
CHINA
SMALL AMOUNT
OF WATER
STANDING IN
THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T
PUMP OUT OF
THE TUB
SUDS IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make
sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack
into the dishwasher.
Always use the top rack
for delicate items.
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.
If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem.
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged,
Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID
SUDSING.
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1
gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by
slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
Suds can cause unit to oveflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
If you need more help...call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel. They
can damage it.
Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it
can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
or
harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X0216) is
available from GE Appliance
Parts Mart.
The inside usually takes care of
itself. If it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
Conversion Kit
A special kit (Cat No. WD35X0193)
for changing a convertible
dishwasher to a permanent built-in
installation is available from your
dealer or service organization.
How to prepare your
dishwasher for winter storage
(on built-in models only)
If the dishwasher is to be left unused
in an unheated location during the
winter month, have a service
technician take the following steps
to
prevent the machine from freezing:
● Remove fuses or trip circuit
breakers to remove electric power
from the dishwasher.
● Turn off water to dishwasher.
Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve and drain.
● Remove water valve from the
dishwasher and blow on
small
plastic outlet to remove water.
Replace water valve and water line.
● Remove plug in bottom of rubber
boot and drain completely. Replace
the plug.
Removing the wood top
Remove the two mounting screws z
shown and pull the top toward you
to remove it from the dishwasher.
To remove the protective cover,
use scissors to ~ut the bag from the
under side. Then reinstall the top
taking care to engage the rear
brackets as shown.
DO NOT operate the dishwasher
without the wood top in
place.
Care of the wood top
Before using, wipe well with a dry
cloth to remove surface dust.
Saturate a clean cloth with mineral
oil and polish
all exposed wood
surfaces until they gleam. Allow
wood top to stand overnight to
absorb the oil and repeat the
treatment the next day. Allow to
stand for 4 to 6 hours and wipe off
excess oil with a soft, dry cloth.
Wood tops should not be used as a
place for thawing frozen foods,
even when protected by a sheet of
aluminum foil. Never let water
stand on the wood top.
To remove water stains, rub with a
cloth saturated with non-toxic
mineral oil (available at most
drugstores).
Should your top become too stained,
dirty or cut, sand with #000( 150) or
#000()(22()) sandpaper and then wipe
with a cloth saturated with non-toxic
mineral oil.
How to change color panels
(on built-in models only)
If you are redecorating, you can
change your dishwasher’s door
panel to match or
blend with your
new colors.
The panel is held in place by the
door trim. Each side of the panel is
a different color. Or you can paint
the panel with the
color of your
own choice.
NOTE: Do not operate the
dishwasher while changing panels
or when the lower access panel is
removed.
How to change the door
panel:
1. Take out trim screws on either
side of the dishwasher door.
Remove the side trim.
2. Slide the panel out.
(Careful—edges may be sharp.)
3. Turn the panel around
and put
the color you want in front.
4. Replace the panel, side trim and
screws.
How
to change the lower panel:
1.
Remove panel attachment screws.
2. Remove the entire panel.
3. Take out screws and remove the
top trim.
4. Slide the door panel out.
5. Turn the panel around and put
the color you want in front.
6. Replace the
lower panel, top trim
and screws.
7. Replace the entire panel and
attachment screws.
A wood panel trim kit contains
trim and instructions for adding a
decorative wood door panel
an~
lower access panel to match kitchen
cabinets. The kit is available
at no
extra cost. (Specify
GPF 40.)
Order from:
GE Appliances
c/o
Dri-View Manufacturing
4706
Allrnond Ave.
Louisville, KY 40209
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18

Wdll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the
assurance
fiat if you ever need information or assishnce
from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
GEAnswer Center
a
80~626.2000
In-HomeRepair
Service
8m-GE-cAREs
(800=-273~
AGE Consumer Service professional
will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience
(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
weekda~ 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satur-
days). Our factory-trained technicims
know your appliance inside and out—
so most repairs can be
handed in just
one visit.
Service Contracts
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You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be
there after your warranty expires. Pur-
chase a GE contract while your war-
ranty is
still in effect and you’ll receive
a
subs~tid discount. With a multiple-
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service at today’s prices.
Pam andAccessories
800-626-2002
In&vidu* qutiled to service their
own appliances can
have needed
parts or accessories sent direcdy to
their home, free of shipping charge!
The GE parts system provides access
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dl GE
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Rena Par@ are fully
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WSA, MasteKard and
Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenance instructions
contained in this boo~et cover
Droc~
dms intended to be performe~ by
my user. Other servicing genedy
shodd be referred to qutiled ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
Whatever your question about any Cl
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YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH PERMATUF@ INTERIOR
WARRANTY
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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancel led check to establish warranty period.
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WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any
part of
the dishwasher that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
For ten years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and sewice labor in
your home to repair or replace
the
PermaTuf’m tub ordoorlinerif it
failS to contain water because of
a manufacturing defect such as
cracking, chipping, peeling
or rusting.
LIMITED SECOND-YEAR
WARRANTY
For the second year from date of
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, replacement parts for
any part of the Water Distribution
System
(as illustrated below) that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect. Associated inlet and drain
plumbing patis are not covered by
this warranty. You pay for the
sewice trip to your home and
service labor charges.
Power Shower “arm
~1
3 pieCe Power TowerTM
Wash arm
(spray arm)
Boot
$
i
Hose
Hub
s
connection
assembly
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● Motor
Purnn
Soft Food Disposer ‘“”””
Water Distribution System
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for
ordina~ home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington,
D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service 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 Care”
semicers during
normal working hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone
directoy for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE’ SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
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 Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You
are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing, and
other connecting facilities.
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
● Cleaning or sewicing 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.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
va~ from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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