GE GSD1150 User manual

Dishwasher
Contents
Air Crap 15
Problem Solver
12-14
Appliance Registration
2
Rinse Agent
6
[;are and (;leaning 15
Safety Instructions 3
(;hina, (;rystal, Sterling 11
User Maintenance Instructions 15
(:onsurner Setices 19 Warranty Back Cover
(;ycle Features 5 Water Temperature 6
Delay Start 4
Winter Storage 15
Detergent, Detergent (;uide 6, 7
Dispenser
[;ups
7
Energy Saver Stitch 4
Energy-Saving Tips
2
Features 4
Front Panel (:olor (:hange
16
Loading
8-10
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operating (luide 4,5
(lycle Selection 5
Drying options 4,5
Soil
I.evel 7
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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 14). 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 versi6n en
espafiol de este manual,
name a
GE Answer Center?
servicio de informaci6n
para el consumidor,
te16fono 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 boost 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this app~ance
A
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.
● This dishwasher must be
properly installed 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 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-groundingterminal
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,
gasotine
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.
s Do not wash plastic items
unlessmarked“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
Cdrod”
heating element and be damaged,
To minimize the possibility
of injury.
● Men 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 han~es up to reduce the
risk of cut-type injuries.
s Do not touch the Cahod”
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 wy discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing material properly. Before
discarding a dishwasher, remove
the door of the washing
compartment.
* Keep dl washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet, Observe dl
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
● To minimizethepossibility
of electric shock, disconnect
this apptiance 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 appliance
AwmGHYDmm
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 ken used for a period of
two weeks or longer.
HYDROGEN GAS IS
E~LOSIVE. 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 dl hot
water faucets
Wd allow them
to run for several minutes
before using any electrical
appliance which is connected
to the hot water system. ~is
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 T~SE
INSTRUCTIONS
3

How to operate your dishwasher
STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,
bowls, etc., according to
instructions on pages 8-10.
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.
HEATED DRY. Turns the drying
heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost).
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.
Note: The ENERGY SAVER option
will also cancel the WASH HEAT
BOOST. To obtain WASH BOOST
without HEATED DRY, select only
the WASH HEAT BOOST option.
(See Energy-saving tips on page 2).
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STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST
Option.
When selected, the wash cycle will
be extended for 21 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 5. 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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WASHING
9 RINSE6 HOW lUSEf&E%:OPTIONl
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to START.
d. 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.
I
c.
d.
Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to desired delay time.
Latch door to start timer. The
DELAY START
light will come
on and stay on
unt~ dishwasher
starts. Dishwasher will start
automatically at end of selected
delay time.
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Cycle selection hinfi
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’~oils.
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.
This cycle requires the RINSE &
HOLD button, as well as the dial,
to be set at RINSE& HOLD.
RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later. Do not use detergent. Delay
Start is not recommended for this
cycle.
CHINA CRYSTAL is for lightly
soiled china and crystal. The wash
action is softened by pumping air
along with the water to protect
your delicate items. Pre-rinse
dishware before loading.
What happens in each cycle
● You’11 hear occasional clicking
. During the drying period:
sounds:
—The motor stops.
—Soft food disposer shredding
action.
—Water vapor comes through the
vent by the door latch during
—Drain valve opening to pump drying and when water is being
water out. pumped out.
—Timer control as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
Wash
Water Use Cycle Time
Gallons Minutes
Wash Cycles (approx.) (approx.)
Cycle Sequence
1
POTSCRUBBER
11.6
r 60*
‘mmBmmBm
NORMAL WASH
11.6
“* mBmmBBB
LIGHT WASH
9.9
5{*
mmmBBB
CHINA/CRYSTAL
8.8
5]*
HBEBBB
RINSE & HOLD
4.7 13
Emm
*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 21 minutes if WASH
HEAT BOOST Option is
se(ected.
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.
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Good dishwashing stir~
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.
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 hinh: 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.
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How to use a Mnse 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.
Note the FULL
line on the tiD
❑
FULL
f
f
.
of the cap. Add the liquid rinse
agent until it just reaches the top
of the FULL line. 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”)
55 Federal Rd.
P.O. Box 1991
Danbu~, CT. 06313-1991
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 4fi 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 (8.7~o
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.
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You’ll find two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher.
~o, because
some cycles use two washes.
AIN
UP
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: To oven the deterpent
cuv
afier it has been closed, ;nlatch-the
door and rotate the Cycle Indicator
Dial a full turn to the OFF position.
When the closed cup contains soap
it is best that the door be in a
partially open position before
rotating the Cycle Indicator Dial.
This will help reduce the amount
of detergent and rinse aid agent
spillage into the tub.
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
dso 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.
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
Note: The foods mentioned are
for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may
dso need to
be removed from your dishes. You
may
dso 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.
men ting the POTSCRUBBER
cycle, less preparation is required
before loading. The POTSCRUBBER
cycle can wash heavily-soild dishes.
Items with burned-on and baked-on
soils may not come clean. And the
dishwasher cannot remove burn
marks or restore fading caused by
overheating during cooking.
SO~ 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*
POTSCRUBBER Half Full + Half Full Completely + Half Full
Completely + Completely
NORMAL WASH Full Full Full
LIGHT WASH Half Full None
Half Full None Completely None
CHINA CRYSTAL
Full
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 can
~Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;
build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding. Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
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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.
How to load the TOP WCK
The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Two
rows of cups 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.
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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.
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.
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How to load the TOP WCK
Shelf Up
Fold the
folding shelf up for glasses and tall things. Shelf Down
The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and
Place tall items-to the o;tside-so the upper wash
;rm is long utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first,
not blocked.
then fold the shelf down.
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.
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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HOW 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. Heavily soiled pots, pans
and casseroles must be loaded
in the bottom rack, 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.
Precaution!
Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
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.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Usually
Safe
Material
Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
YES
Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.
Antique, metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-g]aze
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
one piece daily for at least a
month. Compare with the
rest of the set.
YES
Chinti
Stoneware
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.
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
Non-dishwasher
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
NO
Glass
YES Milk glass may yellow.
Iron will rust.
Pewter tarnishes.
Iron
NO
NO
Pewter
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
witb 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.
After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from
losing its non-stick quality.
Non-stick
coatings
YES
NO
NO
Tin can rust.
Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type of washing.
Tin
Wood
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 open
the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise from
However, opening the door during any cycle lessens
opened door.
cleaning power. So try to load everything 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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— Questions?
@
Use Ttis Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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 inlet water temperature is correct. (See How To Test Water Temperature
section.)
Unload 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 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 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 Indicator
Dial does not
advance to OFF 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.
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PROBLEM
SPOTS AND
HLM~C
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWAM
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWA~
CHIPPING OF CHINA
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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 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
dl 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,
cdl 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 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.
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The ~oblem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WA~R 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
STAm~G OF
TUB mTERIOR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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
DIS~ASHER 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 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.
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.
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 discolord, 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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Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly.” Do not use abrasives
or sharp (~bjects on the panel. They
can damage it.
Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet
finish is durable, but it ctin
scratch. S() 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.
Built-in dishwashers
often use an air gap.
Keep it clean.
An air gap is a plumbing device.
It
prc)tec[s your dishwasher against
water backing up into it i f d drain
clogs. The air gfip is not a part 01
the dishwasher. And yoLI may not
even have c)ne. Not al I pl u mhi ng
codes re(]u i re air g:ips.
AIR GAPS
“if; ~:, ;:;:;: ~
‘,
If you have an air gtip, check it at
least t)nce a m{)nth. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With nl(>st types. first turn t~ff the
dishwasher. then
lift off the
chrome cover. Then unscrew the
plastic cap and
check f(~r :Lny
buildup of grit. A toothpick” makes
cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
Not using your dishwasher
in winter? Protect
against freezing.
lf your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place
during the winter.
ask a service technician
to:
● Cut L)I.I’ electric pt)wcr to the
dishwasher. Remove fLIscs or trip
circuit
brc~kcr.
● Turn [)tf the W~tel” Sll[ll?]y.
● Disconnect the water inlet 1 ine
from the water valve,
● Drain mater from [he inlet ] ine
and water valve. (Use ii pan to
c~i[ch the water. )
● Reconnect the w:iter i n tet line t[~
the water valve.
● Renlt)l’e the ptastic pump cover i n
[he tub bottom” and use a sp(>ngc to
soak up water in [he rubber boot.
PUMP COVER SCREWS

How to change color panels
If you are redecorating, you can
change your dishwasher’s front
panels to match or blend with your
new colors.
The panels are held in place by the
door trim
and the trim on 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 the door panel:
1. Take out trim screws on either
side of the dishwasher door.
Remove the side trim.
2. Slide the door panel out.
(Careful+dges maybe 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 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
decorative wood door panel and
lower access panel no thicker than
V4° 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 Allmond Ave.
Louisville. KY 40209
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Notes
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Notes
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Wdll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the
assurance
tiat if you ever need information or assistance
from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
GEAnswer Center@
88a6262000
In-Home Repak
Service
8@8-GE-cAREs
A GE 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
handed in just
one visit.
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
Whatever your question about any GE
major appliance, GE Answer Cente@
information service is available to
help. Your cdl—and your question—
will be answered prompdy and
courteously And you can
cdl any
time. GE Answer Cente@ service is
open 24 houm a day 7 days a week.
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 substantial discount. With a multiple-
year contract, you’re assured of fiture
service at today’s prices.
Telecommunication Device for tie Deaf
Pafls andAccesories
800-626-2002
Individu& qutified to service their
own appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The GE parts system pro-
vides access to over 47,000 parts... and
all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, Mastercard
and Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenance ins~ctions
contined in tiis booMet cover proce-
dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing
gener~y
shodd be referred to qutified ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
For Customers Wtih
Special Needs...
80&62&2000
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
item>
free of charge, cdl 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing
or speech who have access to a TDD
or a conventional teletypmriter 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.
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
pati of the dishwasher that 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 service trip to your
home and service labor charges.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
RAC~LECTRONIC PARTS
WARRANTY
For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, replacement
pans for any
● rack that rusts because of a
manufacturing defect
or any
● electronic control module that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
You pay for the service trip to your
home and sewice labor charges.
FULL TWENTY-YEAR TUB~OOR
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 /iner if it
failS to contain water because of a
manufacturing defect.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for
ordinay 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” 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
● Improper installation.
● Failure of the product if it is used for
If you have an installation problem, other than its intended purpose or
● Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
contact your dealer or installer. You
used commercially.
are responsible for providing
● Damage to product caused by
Read your Use and Care material. adequate electrical, plumbing, and accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
If you then have any questions about
other connecting facilities.
operating the product, please contact
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
● Replacement of house fuses or
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
your dealer or our Consumer Affairs
office at the address below, or call, resetting of circuit breakers.
toll free:
● Cleaning or servicing of air gap
GE Answer Center”
device in drain line.
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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.
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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