GE GSCl120 User manual

Dishwasher
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Safe~ instructions.........................3
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Operating Instructions, Tips
ApplianceRegistration.................................2
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Connecting Electricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cycle Features ................................................6
DetergentGuide.............................................9
Dispenser
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DryingOptions................................................6
Energy-SavingTips........................................2
Features .......................................................6, 7
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Operatinginstructions.............................6,7
Rinse Agent
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Unicouple.........................................................4
WaterTemperature.......................................8
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Consumer Services ..................23
Important Phone Numbers .......................23
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
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Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Convetiible Model GSCl120
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide 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
If you received
a damaged dishwasher...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .
or-need more help, write (include-
your phone number):
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this
guide. It lists causes
Consumer Affairs of minor
ope;ating problems that
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
you can correct yourself.
Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language Para
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version of this book, call
Espafiol de este manual,
GE Answer
Center@
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800.626.2000
GE Answer Center,@
consumer information service. servicio
de information
para e] consumidor,
telifono 800.626.2000.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ 11 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.
W YOU NEED SERVICE...
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
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, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action
Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Energy-Saving Tips
● 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 boost drying feature
that turns the drying heater off automatically. Dishes
dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.
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● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount
of water that
will remove the soil from the load.
(See the Operating section.)
● Turn your water heater down to deliver 120°F.
water to your dishwasher and use the WASH HEAT
BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water
temperature is no less than
120°F. (See How to Test
Water Temperature section).

MORTANT SAFEH ~STRUC~ONS
Read M instmctions before wing ttis appliance.
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WARNING-When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
Q Use this appliance only for its intended purpose,
as you will find described in this Use and Care
Guide.
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● This dishwasher must be properly
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installed and located in accordance
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with the Installation Instructions
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before it is used. If you did not
receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer Center? 800,626.2000.
—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
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materials, gasoline or other
..S 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
tie 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 Calrod@ heating element and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of injury.
● 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 tamper with controls.
. Do not touch the Calrod@ heating element during
or immediately after use.
● Do not operate your dishwasher unless dl enclosure
panels are properly in place.
● 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.
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● To minimize the possibility of
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electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
b~fore 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 appliance.
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WARNING-HYDROGEN 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 USE THE UNICOmLE
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 standard spouts
having internal or external threads. You will find the
adapter and two washers in the “Faucet Adapter”
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.
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If faucet has internal threads:
Insert both washers into the
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faucet adapter and attach it
to the faucet spout.
If the faucet adapter threads
do not match your faucet spout,
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your local hardware or plumbing
supply store normally has additional fittings to
adapt your faucet spout to the special faucet adapter.
NOTE: A sink spray attachment hose can burst fit
is installed on the same sink with your dishwa.rher
We suggest that you disconnect the sink spray
attachment if your sink has one and plug the hole.
How to connect the Unicouple
1. Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out 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 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 fully on before starting the dishwasher.
How to use the Faucet-Flo nozzle
The Faucet-Flo nozzle is
part of the Unicouple connector.
Operate the nozzle by depressing
the pressure release button on the
front of the Unicouple connector.
You will find the Faucet-Flo
nozzle useful for several reasons.
For example:
● It allows you to flush the
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.
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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.
the 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 wall
NOTE: When motor stops at the end of the
receptacle. final rinse, the Unicouple can be disconnected
2. Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.
and returned to storage.
How to drain excess water from Unicouple hoses
If the sink is 34” or higher from the floor,
the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot be
drained directly 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 sink.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTNCITY
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. 7W1987.
Electrical requirements
● 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.
● If the electric supply
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provided does not meet the above
specifications, it is recommended
GROUND EXISTS
that a licensed electrician install
BEFORE USE
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 OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,
pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position
before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide.)
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally
check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half
full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)
STEP 3. Select drying option.
HEATED DRY. Turns the drying
heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost).
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Turns the drying heater off to save
energy. Dishes will dry naturally
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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.
NOTE: The ENERGY SAVER option will also cancel
the WASH HEAT BOOST. To obtain WASH HEAT
BOOST without HEATED DRY, select only the WASH
HEAT BOOST option. (See Energy-Saving Tips.)
STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option.
See How to Test Water Temperature section. ‘!%%!~AT
The entering water must be between 120°F.
and 140°F. Use the wash heat boost option
when water is less than
140°F.
When selected, the wash cycle will
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be extended for 21 minutes while the
dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying.
STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.
(See Cycle Selection Hints.)
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.
b,
c.
d,
e.
Be sure door is unlatched.
Push selected
cycle button.
Push the selected
option button.
Slowly turn Cycle
Indicator
Dial to START.
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Latch the door to start
the dishwasher. There is a time 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. Push the selected
option button.
d. Slowly turn Cycle
Indicator Dial to
desired delay time.
e. Latch door to start timer.
The DELAYED START
light will come on and stay on until dishwasher
starts. Dishwasher will start automatically at end
of selected delay time.
NOTE: When using DELAY START, be sure
water is turned on and the dishwasher is plugged in.
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Cycle Selection Hinti
It is important to follow the Loading instructions.
“ POTS CRUBBER—For items such as pots,
c WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that
pans and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. have not dried on, or that have had extra preparation
Everyday dishes may be included. before loading. It saves water, and saves energy.
● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes, ● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads
glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed which will be washed later.
Do not use detergent.
to yield high performance on normal soils.
Delay Start i.v not recommended for this cycle.
What Happens in Each Cycle
● You’11 hear occasional clicking sounds:
● During the drying period:
—Soft food disposer shredding action. —The motor stops.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
— Water vapor comes through the vent by the
—Timer control as cycle progresses. door latch during drying and when water is
—Detergent cup opening.
being pumped out.
Wash Cycle
Water Use Time
Gallons
Minutes
Wash Cycles (approx.)
(approx,)
Cycle Sequence
POTSCRUBBER
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NORMAL WASH
1 I .4
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WATER SAVER
7.3
50*
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RINSE & HOLD
2.9 9
mm
* Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately
2 I minutes if WASH HEAT BOOST Option is selected.
Drying Options:
HEATED DRY. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD.
Add 32 minutes to wash cycle time.
ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost) Drying heater is turned off. Dishes
dry naturally.
Good Dishwashing Starts 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 WATER HEAT BOOST feature.
When selected (see Operating section), 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.
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How to Test Water Temperature
Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease
and activate powder detergents.
If the water temperature
is less than
140°F., use the WATER HEAT BOOST
option. See WATER HEAT BOOST section.
Check your water temperature with a candy or meat
thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest
the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a
glass and
let the water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is
below
120°F., adjust your water heater.
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.
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 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 uses the liquid form.
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How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.
Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL line on the
tip of the cap. Add liquid rinse agent until it
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just reaches the top of the FULL line.
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Replace the cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
approximately 4X ounces. This should last about
3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.
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”)
Corporate Centre 1
55 Federal Road
P.O. Box 1991
Danbury, CT 06813-1991
How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent
First, use only powder or liquid detergent
specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types
will cause
oversudsing.
Second, check phosphate content. Phosphate helps
prevent hard-water materials from forming spots or
film
on 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 phosphate
content is low (8.770 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.
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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 detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink isn’t
a good place to store detergent because there is too
much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into
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.
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 moisture.

You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside
door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles
use two washes.
See “Detergent Usage Guide” below.
(Be sure the CYCLE INDICATOR
DIAL is at OFF position before
adding detergent. Otherwise,
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the detergent cup will not
close and latch properly).
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MAIN
CUP
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Close the main cup.
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Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(O-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains) (7-12 grains*)
CYCLES
Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup
Open Cup Main
Cup~ Open Cup*
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POTSCRUBBER Half Full ~ Half Full
completely ~ Half Full Completely
~ Completely
NORMAL WASH
Full
Full
Full
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WATER SAVER Half Full None Half Full None Completely None
Full
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RINSE & HOLD Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent
* 12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime
~Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;
can build up in the water
valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding. Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
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.
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 are 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
and remove dried-on and baked-on soils from pots,
pans and casseroles. Items with burned-on soils may
not come clean. And the dishwasher cannot remove
burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating
during cooking.
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER
Thi.~ i.~ a random mixed load, the m(~,~t eommcm type
you 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.
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.
HOW TO LOAD THE TOP RACK
Below is the special upper rack that comes with this
model.
The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.
Cups and utensils can be washed when using the
folding 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
CalrodCO heating element. Arrange stemware so that
it
cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch
each other.
Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may
be placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack
is handy for
all kinds of odd shapes. Be sure the force
of water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.
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HOW TO LOAD THE BOTTOM WCK
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters,
pots
and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the
back.
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Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and
lids must be loaded in the bottom rack,
facing down.
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
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it is not needed, this cov~r can remain upright.
Precaution!
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Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
As shown here, this ulate is being placed with the
soiled side
facing th; center of t~e.rack so water and
detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.
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eavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be
loaded-in the
b~ttoln-rack, facing down. Prop broiler
pans and racks along the edge.
Don’t let any
item extend
through botton
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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY
~ YOUR DISHWASHER.
Usually
Safe
Material
Exceptions (not safe) SDecial Instructions
Aluminum
YES Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade. Some darkening or spotting possible.
Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool
pads.
Chirrti
Stoneware
YES 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.
Antique, metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade. Gold leaf
will discolor.
Crystal
YES Antique, metal-trimmed or
hand-painted patterns fade,
Gold leaf will discolor.
Load securely to prevent movement. Check
your manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
Non-dishwasher
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
NO Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
Milk glass may yellow.
Iron will rust.
Glass
Iron
YES
NO
Pewter NO Pewter tarnishes.
Plastics
YES If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one
piece in the top rack before
dishwashing an entire set
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 other wash cycles, you can add dishes
at any time BEFORE 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.
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
1. Push the door latch to the left. Washing will stop.
2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then
open the door. WARNING: 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 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp WR97X0216) is available from GE Appliance
objects on the
panel. They can damage it.
Parts Marts.
Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should
wax. The outside cabinet finish 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 Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing. (On built-in models only)
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 valve.
● Cut off electrical power to the ● Drain collection chamber at
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. rear of unit below filter by
● Turn off the water supply.
disconnecting hose to pump.
Reconnect after draining.
● Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve.
● Remove the plastic pump
c Drain water from the inlet line and water valve.
(Use a pan to catch the water.)
cover in the tub bottom and
use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot.
Removing the wood top
Remove the mounting
screws under the front
of the top. Pull top
forward and upward.
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To remove the protective cover, use scissors to cut
&-~_-–+-
the bag from the underside. To reinstall the top align
screws in bottom of top with slotted holes in panel
flange. Slide top to rear of unit. Reinstall front screws.
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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. Wood top is treated with
a preservative at the factory.
However, if a high gloss is desired,
or finish dulls - use a commercially
available wood treatment (non-
toxic) according to the
manufacturers instructions.
Wood tops should not be used
Should your top become too
as a
place for thawing frozen
stained or cut, sand with #000( 150)
foods, even when protected by or
WOO(220) sandpaper and then
a sheet of aluminum foil. Never wipe with a non-toxic mineral oil.
let water stand on wood top. Wipe off any excess oil immediately
To remove water stains, rub
with a soft, dry cloth.
with a cloth saturated with no-
toxic mineral oil (available at most
drug stores). Wipe off excess oil
immediately with a soft, dry cloth.
Conversion Kit
A special kit (Cat No. WD35XOI 93) for changing a convertible dishwasher
to a permanent built-in installation is available from your dealer or service organization.
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HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS
If you are redecorating, you can change your The panel is held in place by the door trim and the
dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each
new colors.
panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel
with the color of your own choice.
How to change door panel insert:
1. Take out trim screws on either side of the
dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.
2.
Slide the door panel out.
(Careful—edges may be sharp.)
3. Turn the door panel around and put the color you
want in front.
4. Replace the door panel, side trim and screws.
How to Change Lower Panel Insert:
Attachment Screws
NOTE: Do not operate
dishwasher while changing
panels or when lower access
panel is removed.
1. Remove the lower access assembly by taking out
the attachment screws and then lifting it up and
clear of the retaining tabs.
2. Take out the top trim screws and remove the
top trim.
3. Slide the color panel (s) up and out and put the
color you want in front.
4. Replace the top trim and screws.
5. Replace the entire access assembly by hanging
it back on the retaining tabs and replacing the
attachment screws.
Wood panels
A wood panel trim kit, GPF 40, contains trim and
instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel
and lower access panel no thicker than 1/4” to match
kitchen cabinets. The kit is available at no extra cost.
(Specify
GPF40).
Use the order form on the next page to order,
without charge, a color panel not supplied with
your dishwasher or a wood panel trim kit GPF40

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a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher or
a wood panel trim kit.
Please mark only one box.
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PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
DETERGENT LE~
IN DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP
L~ WON’T LATCH
A~R ADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN FKM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit bre~er tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker, Remove any
otier appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or someting small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct, (See How to Test Water Temperature
section).
Unload the bottom rack Fwst. 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 How to Test
Water Temperature section).
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section).
Improper rack loading. (See Loading section).
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. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup
still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be 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 OFF for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you
unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does
not advance by itself.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stin 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 Me is the only way to correct
this problem, Your water softener company can tell you about the 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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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
SPOTS AND
FILMING ON
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
CHWPING OF CHINA
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Spotting can be caused by
dl these things:
● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).
● Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section).
c Overloading the dishwasher.
● Improper loading. (See Loading section).
● Old or damp powder detergent.
● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use
Detergent section).
● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).
● Too little detergent, (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).
Local water conditions and personal preferences vary.
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 film from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for
18 to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will
now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups
(500 ml) of white vinegar into tie bottom of
the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) 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 citric acid crystal rinse more than 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 glasswme in
the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
150°F.
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care, Make sure glmsware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose. (See Loading section). 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.
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PROBLEM
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER
STAND~G
IN THE
BO~OM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
SUDS IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
MOTOR HUMS
STAINWG OF
TUB INTERIOR
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Aluminum utensils often leave mmks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
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. Clean the air
gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section).
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
did until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
Suds can cause unit to ovefflow. 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
ovetiowing.
Wipe up accidentd spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.
If you do not use your dishwasher
ofien, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the
sed moist, and the garbage disposer clear.
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub
interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.
If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.
If you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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