GE GSD1130 User manual

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Dishwasher
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Safe~ instructions .........................3
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Appliance Registration..................................2
China, Crystal, Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CycleFeatures.................................................4
DetergentGuide.............................................5
DispenserCups...............................................7
DryingOptions...........................................4,5
Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........................4, 5
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................8, 9
Operatinginstructions..............................4,5
Rinse
Agent......................................................6
WaterTemperature........................................6
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Air Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
RepairService.................................................2
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~LP US ~LP 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
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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 . . .
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It lists causes
of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
To obtain a Spanish language Para obtener la
versi6n en
version of this book, call
Espafiol de este manual,
GE Answer
Center@
name a
800.626.2000 GE Answer Center,@
consumer information service. servicio de information
para el consumidor,
telifono 800.626.2000.
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.
~ YOU ~ED 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

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WARNING—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
Guide.
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● This dishwasher must be properly
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installed and located in accordance
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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
* 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 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 heating element during or
immediately after use.
● Do not operate your dishwasher unless all 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
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appliance from the power supply
before attempt~ng any maintenance. NOTE~
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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.
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WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater antior
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
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.
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HEATED DRY. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost).
Turns the drying heater off to save m
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.
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.
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The entering water must be
between 120°F. and 140°F.
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Use the wash heat boost
option when water is less than
140°F.
When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for21
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.
c When NOT using DELAY START (for all cycles):
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
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c. Push selected option button.
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d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
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Dial to START.
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the dishwasher. There is a
■ RINSING
time delay between start-up and water fill so you
will not hear any wash action right away.
c When using DELAY START (for all cycles):
NOTE: START can be delayed automatically for up
to 6 hours.
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
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b. Push selected cycle button.
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c. Push selected option button.
OFF ■
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator “v’N’
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Dial to desired delay time.
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RINSING
The DELAY START light will come on and
stay on until dishwasher starts. Dishwasher will
start automatically at end of selected delay time.
Cycle Selection Hints
It is important to follow the Loading instructions.
● 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.
● WATER SAVER—For most loads of everyday
dishes with light soils or soils that have not dried
on. Also for everyday dishes that have had extra
preparation before loading. It saves hot water over
the higher performance cycles, saving energy.
● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which
will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Delay
Start is not recommended for this cycle.
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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 door
—Timer control as cycle progresses. latch during drying and when water is being
—Detergent cup opening.
pumped out.
Wash Cycle
Water Usc
Time
Gallons
Minutes
Wash Cycles (approx.) (approx.)
Cycle Sequence
POTSCRUBBER
I I .4
65*
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NORMAL WASH
I 1.4
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mBBmBmm
WATER SAVER
7.3 50*
mmmm
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 DRYING. 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.
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.
● 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).
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 water
temperature with a candy or
meat thermometer. Turn on
the hot water
faucet nearest dishwasher. Put the
thermometer in a glass
tind let the water run continuously
into the glass until the temperature stops rising. 11 the
water temperature is below 1200 F., adjust your water
heater.
Helpful hints: lfoutside 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
thermosttit up. It you have not used hot water for some
time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot
water
faucet at sink and allow it to run until water is hot.
Then start dishwasher.
It you’ve recently done laundry or
run hot
wtiter for showers, give your water heater time to
recover
before operating the dishwasher.
To improve
wtishability it water is less thtin 120°F.
and you cannot adjust your waler heater: Select a
longer
cycle and fill both detergent cups at least
half-full with detergent.
How to Use a Rinse 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 JET-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.
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Unscrew the cap. Add liquid rinse agent
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until it just reaches the bottom of the lip
inside the dispenser opening. Replace the
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cap. The dispenser automatically releases
the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
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lf 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.
lf you can’t find any rinse agent, write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
( “JET-DRY”)
Corporate Centre I
55 Federal Road
P.O. Box 1991
Danbury, CT 06813-199 I
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 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.
It the
phosphate content is low
(8.7Yc 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 because there is
too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the
dispenser until you’re
ready to wash dishes. (It won’t be
fresh OR dry).
lf 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,
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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.
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(Be sure the CYCLE INDICATOR
DIAL is at OFF position before
adding detergent. Otherwise,
the detergent cup will not
close and latch properly).
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MAIN
CUP
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Close the main cup.
Indicator Dial. This will help
ROTATE AND
reduce the amount of detergent
CLOSE TIGHTLY
and rinse aid agent spillage into the tub.
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
CYCLES
POTSCRUBBER
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
I SOFT WATER I MEDIUM WATER
I HARD WATER
I
(0-3 grains hardness)
I (3-7 grains)
I (7-12 grains*)
Main Cup Open Cup
Half
Full
+ Half Full
Half Full None
Main Cup
Open Cup
Completely
+ Half Full
+
Main Cup$
Open Cup*
Completely ~ Completely
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III
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,
+Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;
lime 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.
Prerinsing 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
POTSCRUBBER 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 bum marks or
restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER
This is a random mixed load, the most common 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
Calrod@ 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 T~ BOTTOM WCK
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Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so
that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled
surfaces.
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.
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Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles must be
loaded in the bottom rack, facing 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.
Don’t let an
W.t
item exten
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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. Small plastic
items, such as
measuting spoons and lids from small
containers are not recommended for automatic
dishwashing. If placed in the dishwasher, they should go
in bottom of the silverware basket with silverware on top.
Precaution!
Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY
~ YOUR DISHWASHER.
Usually
Safe
Material Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
Aluminum
YES
Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.
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.
Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
Chinti
Stoneware
YES
one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the
rest of the set.
YES
Load securely to prevent movement. Check your
Crystal
manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
Non-dishwasher NO
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
Milk glass may yellow.Glass
YES
Iron
Pewter
NO
NO
Iron will rust.
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.
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.
Don’t put in same silverwme
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.
Sterling Silver
and Silver plate
YES
Non-stick
coatings
Tin
YES After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to
keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
NO Tin can rust.
Wood
NO
Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with
any tv~e of washing.
Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.
Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes 1. Push the door latch to the left. Washing
will stop.
at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion
of the cycle.
2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then
However, opening the door during any cycle open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise
lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything
from opened door.
at the beginning.
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
WR97X0216) is available from GE Appliance
sharp 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
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place during the winter,
ask a service technician to:
s Cut off electrical power to the
dishwasher. Remove
fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
● Turn off the water supply.
● Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve.
Winter? Protect Against Freezing.
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PUMP COVER SCREWS
Built-in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.
An air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain
ciogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not
all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
● Drain water from the inlet line and
water valve. (Use a pan to catch
the water).
● Reconnect the water inlet line to
the water
valve.
● Remove the plastic pump cover
in the tub bottom and use a sponge
to soak up water in the rubber boot.
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TWO TYPES OF AIR GAPS ~;’“ I
If you have an air gap, check it
at least once a month. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT 1S NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types, first turn off the
dishwasher, then lift off the
chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check for any buildup of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
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HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS
you can change your
dishwasher’s front
panels to match or
blend with your new colors.
The panel is held in place by
If you are redecorating,
the door trim and the trim on
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the panel below the door. Each
side of each panel is a different color. Or you
can paint a panel with the color of your own choice.
NOTE: Do not operate the dishwasher while changing
panels or when lower access panel is removed.
How to change door panel insert:
1. Take out trim screws on either side of
the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.
2. Slide out the insert panel.
3. Put the color you want in front.
(Careful+dges maybe sharp).
4. Replace the insert 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.
Color panels can be replaced by 1/4” thick wood
inserts to match your kitchen cabinets. Get them from
your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.
Dimensions for 1/4” wood inserts:
Door panel:
19Ys” H x 23’/Ic” W.
Lower panel: 3“/I/’ H x 23’/I~’ W.
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A fuse in your home may be 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 inlet water temperature is correct. (See How to Test Water Temperature
section).
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be 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).
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PROBLEM
DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
A~ER ADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
SPOTS AND FILMING
ON GLASSES
ND
FLATWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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 stain 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 the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same
load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).
“ Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section).
● 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 the 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.
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
CHIPPING OF CHINA
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
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
MOTOR HUMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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.
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 that
will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
150°F.
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware 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.
Aluminum utensils often leave marks 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 dial until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
Suds can cause unit to overflow. 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.
Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.
If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service
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Wdll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the
assurancethat if youeverneed information or assistance
from GE, we’ll be there.
Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
GEAnswer Centera
In-Home Repak
Service
800-GE-CARES
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 technicians
know your appliance inside and out—
so most repairs can be handted in just
one visit.
Service Contracts
800-626-D24
You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be
there after your warranty expires. Pur-
chase a GE contract white your war-
ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive
a substantial discount. With a
multiple-
year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.
Patis andAccessories
800-626-2002
Individu& qutified to service their
ow appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The
C~E parts system pro-
vides access to over
47)()()() parts... and
all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard
and Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenwce instructions
contained in this
boo~et cover proce-
dures intended to be performed by
any user. Otier servicing gener~y
shodd be referred to qudfied ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
Whatever your question about any GE
major appliance, GE Answer Cente@
information service is available to
help. Your catl-and your questiorl-
will be answered prornpdy and
courteously And you can
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time. GE Answer Cente@ service is
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Upon request, GE will provide Braille
controls for a variety of’ GE appliances,
and a brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons with
limited mobility To obtain these items,
free of charge,
cdl 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing
or speech who have access to a TDD
or a conventional teletypewriter may
cdl 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
to request information or service.

YOUR GE DISHWASHER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
II
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and sewice labor in
your home to repair or replace
any
pati of the djshwasherthat fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED SECOND-YEAR PARTS
WARRANTY
For the second year from date of
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, replacement parts for
any pati of the dishwasher that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
You pay for the sewice trip to your
home and
sewice labor charges.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
RACWELECTRONIC PARTS
WARRANTY
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, replacement parts for any
● rack that rusts because of a
manufacturing defect
or any
● electronic contro/ module that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
You pay for the sewice trip to your
home and service labor charges.
FULL TWENTY-YEAR TUB/DOOR
LINER WARRANTY
For twenty years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace the
PermaTuf”” tub or door /jner if it
fallS to contain water because of a
manufacturing defect.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary 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 sewice shop
or for the
sewice technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our
Facto~ Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
CareR servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to teach
adequate electrical, plumbing, and
you how to use the product.
other connecting facilities.
Read your Use and Care material.
● Replacement of house fuses or
If you then have any questions resetting of circuit breakers.
about operating the
-
product, please
contact your dealer or our
● Cleaning or sewicing of air gap
Consumer Affairs office at the device in drain line.
address below, or call, toll free:
● Failure of the product if it is used for
GE Answer Center
(
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other than its intended purpose or
800.626.2000
used commercially.
consumer information service
● Damage to product caused by
● Improper installation. accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
If you have an installation problem,
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
contact your dealer or installer. You
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
are responsible for providing
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 vary 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.
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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