GE gsd2400 User manual

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Contents
Air Gap 19 Problem Solver 16-18
Appliance Registration 2Repair Service 23
Care and Cleaning 19 Rinse Agent 10
China, Crystal, Sterling 4,7,15 Safety Instructions 3
Convenience Features 2Systems Monitor 5,7-9
Cycle Features 6User Maintenance Instructions 19
Detergent, Detergent Guide 10, 11 Warranty Back Cover
Dispenser Cups 11 Water Temperature 10
Energy Saver Switch 5,6 Winter Storage 19
Energy-Saving Tips 2
Features 4,5
Front Panel Color Change 21
Loading 12-14
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating Guide 4,5
Cycle Selection 4
Dishwashing Shortcut 6
Drying Options 5,6
Soil Level 11 GEAnswwCkit@
P~SCRUBBER Cycle 4,6,7,11 m*mxJlz
Built-in Models
GSD2200
GSD2400
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Help us help you...
Before usingyour 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’tunderstand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
Write downthe model
and serial numbers.
You’llfind them on alabel
fastened to the tub walljust 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 youreceived
adamaged dishwasher...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
Savetime and money.
Before you request
servica..
Check the Problem Solver (pages
16through 18).It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
Convenience features
This dishwasherhas manyconvenient
features. Among them are:
●Controls are arranged left to right
as you use them.
.Automatic “beep” responses to
instructions and alighted display
let you know the desired fimction
has been selected.
●Lets you select fast, heated drying
or energy-saving, no-heat drying.
●ASYSTEMS MONITOR that
tells you what’s happening in the
dishwa$er,and i?:mething’% w
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●Remembers your last cycle so you
don’t have to reprogram each time.
See SHORT-CUT on page 6.
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Energy-sating tips z
.op~te dishwasher only when
it’sfull. Let the dishes accumulate
in dishwasher. When you put in
only apartial load, use the RINSE
&HOLD cycleto rinse off heavy
soils. Be sure to latch the door
when waiting for afull load. This
helps keep soils moist, easier
to remove.
●Always select the cycle that uses
least amount of water that will
removethe soil from the load.
See page 6.
●If you don’t need your dishes
right away,use your ENERGY
SAWR drying feature that turns
the drying heater off automatically.
Dishes dry naturally over alonger
period such as overnight.
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IMPORT~T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING-When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
●Use this appliance only for
its intended purpose, as you
will fmd described in this Use
and Care Book.
●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 contacting the
service location nearest you.
—This appliance must be
connected to agrounded 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 aproperly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
●Use only powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
●Do not wash plastic items unless
mal ked “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.
TOminimize 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 touch the heating
element during or immediately
after use.
●Do not operate your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
●Do not tamper with controls.
●Do not abuse, sit on, or stand
on the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher.
●Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of disc~arded
appliances and shipping or
packing material properly.
Before discarding adishwasher,
remove the door of the washing
compartment.
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cKeep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
alocked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
●HYDROGEN GAS is
produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater
and/or water pipes if hot water
has not been used for aperiod of
tw weeks or longer. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Toprevent
the possibility of damage or
injury, if you have not used hot
water for two weeks or more, or
move into aresidence in which
the hot water system may not
have been used for some time,
turn on all hot water fimcets and
allow them to run for several
minutes before using any
electrical appliance which is
comected 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.
SAm THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

How to operatethe dishwasher
STEP 1
Load your dishwasher with dishes,
silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc.
STEP 2
Add detergent to the detergent
dispenser. .
according to instructions on pages
12through 14. Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. (See page 10.)
Close and latch the dishwasher door.
POT -
SCRUBBER
CYCLE SELECTOR
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NORMAL m
STEP 3
Select desired wash cycle.
Touch the center of the pad. ●LIGHT WASHis for most loads
sPO’ESCRUBBERis for items of everydaydishes with light soils
or soils that havenot dried on. It
such as pots, pans and casseroles.
Everyday dishes may be included. saveshot water over the higher
performance cycles, thus saving
●NORMAL WNH is for loads of energy.
everyday dishes with medium soils.
Designed to yield” “ “ -cCHINA-CRYSTALis for lightly
on n~rmal loads. high performance soiled china and crystal. The fiash
action is softened bypumping air
along with the water to protect your
delicate items. Pre-rinse dishware
before loading. Follow loading
instructions on pages 12through 14.
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●RINSE &HOLD is for rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later. Do not use detergent.
Tochange a setting, just touch
desired pad.
Yourdishwasheris now automatically
programmed. Anumber in the
SYSTEMS MONITOR will tell you
how long the cyclewill take. (See
pages 7-9.)
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“ON” POSITION ENDOF CYCLE CYCLE PHASE
DRY OPTIONS
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STEP 4
Select adrying option.
●HEATED DRYING provides
faster drying. Can be changed
while cycle is running.
.ENERGY SAVERshuts off
drying heater. Dishes air-dry
naturally. It takes longer, but saves
energy. Youcan prop door open
about 3inches after motor stops
to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.
EnergySaverhelps reduce electrical
energy used by this model
approximately 7%.
STEP 5
Start the dishwasher.
●When you’re ready to wash
dishes, touch the STARTpad.
There is atime delay between
start-up and water fill so you will
not hear any wash action right
away.Dishwasher will proceed
through your entire program and
turn off automatically.
Tochange a cycle after washing
starts, touch the CLEAR/RESET
pad to cancel cycle. After water is
pumped out and motor stops, you
can reprogram and restart the
dishwasher.
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Systems Monitor
This panel tells you what is
happening in the dishwasher and
can alert you to some possible
problems.
Information displayed:
●Selected wash cycle
●Selected dry option
●Minutes to end of cycle
●Cycle phase, such as WASHING,
RINSING or DRYING
●Diagnostic codes to alert you to
possible problems
See pages 7-9 for explanation of
displays and codes.

IMshwashingshortcut
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WASHING
NORMAL
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UNHEATED DRY tMINUTES
The dishwasher remembers your
last cycle*so you don’t haveto
reprogram each time.
When the dishwasher is loaded
and the door is latched, the control
panel will display the last settings
you selected.
If you don’t want to change any of
the settings, simply touch START.
*If there has been apower ftilure,
NORMAL WASHand HEATED
DRY will automatically be
programmed. Make any new
selections as desired and touch
START.
What happens in each cycle
Wash
Water Use Cycle Time
WASHCYCLES (Approx.) Cycle Sequence (Approx.)
P(Y13CRUBBER 11.0gal. Pre-W=hl Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse Main Rinse Rinse *W minutes
Pre-Rinse Wash
NORMAL WNH 11.0gal. Pre-Washl Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse Main Rinse Rinse *44 minutes
Pre-Rinse Wash
LIGHT WASH 9.3 gal. Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse Main Rinse Rinse *4Ominutes
Wash
CHINA-CRYSTAL 7.7gal. Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse pre-Rinse Main Rinse Rinse 43 minutes
W~h
RINSE &HOLD 3.7gal. Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse 10minutes
*Unextended times. These cycle Dry Options:
times may be increased up to 15
minutes if necessary for your HEATED DRWNG. Atiable on
dishwasher to heat the water to all washcyclesexcept RINSE &
proper temperature for good HOLD. Add 33 lIliIIUteS to wash
washability. cycletime.
ENERGY SAVERDRYING.
Drying heater is turned off. Dishes
dry naturally.
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POTSCRUBBER SEE DOOR WASHING
NORMAL CHINA LAB ELRINSING
LIGHT WASH 3
#g1HEATING
RINSE &HOLO DRYING
UNHEATED DRY !-f 1MINUTES
DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS
NUMERALS FROM Number of minutes left in cycle.
1to 99
P~SCRUBBER Indicates P(YI’SCRUBBERcycle.
NORMAL Indicates NORMAL WASHcycle.
LIGHT WASH Indicates LIGHT WASHcycle.
CHINA Indicates CHINA-CRYSTALcycle.
RINSE &HOLD Indicates RINSE &HOLD cycle.Remains on until the door is unlatched.
UNHEATED DRY Indicates ENERGY SAVERDry Option.
HEATED DRY Indicates HEATED DRYING Dry Option.
WASHING Displayedduring Pre-wash, Pre-rinse and Main Washperiods.
RINSING Displayedduring Rinse periods followingthe Main Wash.
DRYING Indicates HEATED DRYING has been selected.
HEATING Indicates waterbeing heated—in wash period-to temperature necessary forgood
washability.The minutes countdown is on hold for uptoamaximum of 15minutes when
HEATING isdisplayed.
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The SYSTEMS MONITOR tellsyouif certain things arewrong
KPLAY WHAT IT MEANS VVHATTODO
FF Electrical power hasbeen IF DISHWASHER WASIN USE WHEN THE POWER
interrupted tothe dishwasher but is FAILURE OCCURRED:
nowback on. 1. Unlatch the door. Ifthedetergent cup isopen, add
detergent and close the cup.
2. Relatchthe door and touch “START” then immediately
touch “CLEAR/RESET~’ (This will pump any remaining
waterout ofthe machine.)
3. Selectthe desired qcle and rerun the load.
IF DISHWASHER WASNOTIN USE:
LLatchdoor.
2. Selectdesired cycle.
3. Runcyclewhen desired.
rt The dishwasher istaking longer
(_/ This dishwasher isdesigned toautomatically compensate for
than normal to drain the water out. longer than normal drain times, but cycletime will be
Thisisusuallycausedbyablockage extended. If this code continues to appear frequently then:
inthe drain air gap (seepage 19),a
kink inthe drain hose, or astopped 1. Clean the air gap (seepage 19).
updrainpipe. 2. Check for akink in thedrain hose.
3. Check plumbing for slowor stopped up drains.
(N~E: W~ty service does notcoverhousehold
drain problems.)
rzSimilar
toblocked drain as
LLocate and removethe blockage in the drain system as
explained above, butthe Z? explained above. Topump anyremaining water out ofthe
indicates that the drain is so machine:
cloggedthat the dishwasher cannot 1. Latch door.
continue tooperate in asatistictory
manner. Dishwasher will stop. 2. Selectanycycle.
3. Touch“START” andthen immediately touch “CLEAR/
RESET:’ (NOTE: W-nty service does not cover
household drain problems.)
r3Dishwasher will not gointo adrain
LRestartthe cycle.If E3 repeats, call for service.
out period. Dishwasher will stop.
rThere istoo much waterin the
L~ The dishwasher isdesigned to automatically pump out extra
dishwasher. If E~appears afterawateraslong asthe door islatched. When you hear the motor
powerftilure, this isnormal and stoprunning:
thedishwasher will correct itself. 1. Unlatch the door and seeif allthe wateris gone. (Itis
normal for asmall amount ofwaterto remain inthe bottom
oftub to keep the water seallubricated.)
2. Ifyouseewater entering the dishwasher, close and latch
the door. Shut offthe watersupply to the dishwasher.
3. Ifwater is gone and no wateris entering the dishwasher,
restart cycle.
4. If Z~repeats, shut offthe water supply to the dishwasher.
Call for service.
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DISPLAY
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WHAT IT MEANS
This can be caused byeither of
these reasons:
Not enough water is entering the
dishwasher.
or
The drain pump could be
temporarily blocked (usually
caused by fd particles such
as cereal).
The temperature sensor in the
dishwasher is not functioning
properly. Dishwasher may
continue to be used, but it will
not heat water automatically.
Before you call for service
●Try the cycle again to see if the
Code reappears. The dishwasher
may correct itself.
●Electronic controls can be
affected by outside interference.
sSometimes shutting off the power
to the dishwasher (at the fhse or
circuit breaker) will correct the
problem.
●Restore power after about five
seconds and try the cycleagain.
●Check the chart above for things
you can do to correct the problem.
WHATTODO
Unlatch the door. If there is no water in the bottom of the
dishwasher, check the water supply to the dishwasher.
●Is the dishwasher water supply turned on?
(Vidveusually located under the sink.)
●Is the household water supply turned on?
●If you use well or cistern water, is the supply adequate?
If the water supply is adequate, try the cycleagain. If ES
repeats, call for service.
Unlatch the door. If there is standing water in the bottom of
the dishwasher, relatch the door. Touch “START;’ then
immediately touch “CLEARRESET” to start the pump.
If [5 continues to appear, you may need to do this several
times to breakup the blockage.
The temperature sensor needs to be replaced. Call for
service.
N~E:
Youmaycontinue to use your dishwasher. For best results,
adjust your household water heater thermostat to 140°F.
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lkmperature SensorSystem
Toget dishes clean and dry you
need hot water. Tohelp you get
water ofthe proper temperature,
your dishwasher has awater heating
feature that automatically senses
the temperature of the water in the
washcycleand heats it, if necessary,
to the proper temperature. This
water heating feature may allow
you to turndown your household
water heater and saveenergy if
you’rewilling to let the dishwasher
run alittle longer while it heats
water to the proper temperature.
For good washing and drying, the
entering water must beat least
120*F.Toprevent dish damage,
inlet water should not exceed 150*F.
How to test water temperature:
Check your water temperature
inside your dishwasher with a
candy or meat thermometer.
Let the dishwasher run through
one fill and pump out cycle, then
let the dishwasher fill with water
the second time.
When you hear the water stop
filling, unlatch the door and slowly
open it.
Measure the temperature of the
water in the bottom of the tub this
way:
Removethe silverware basket and
place acandy or meat thermometer
in the watertowards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
than 120*F,you will not get good
washing results. Higher water
temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder
detergents.
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures are unusually low,or
if your water travels along 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.
‘Ihm on the hot water faucet at the
sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the
dishwasher. If you’verecently done
laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater
time to recover before operating the
dishwasher.
Toimprove washability if the water
is less than 120*Fand you cannot
adjust your water heater: Select a
longer cycleand fill both detergent
cups at least half-full with detergent.
Howto use arinse agent.
Arinse agent makes water flow
off dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
For best dishwashing performance,
use of arinse agent such as JET-
DRYbrand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solid form. Yourdishwasher’s
dispenser uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add
the liquid rinse agent until itjust
reaches the bottom ofthe lip inside
the dispenser opening. Replace the
cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
If you accidentally spill: Wipe
up the rinse agent with adamp
cloth. Don’t leavethe spill in the
dishwasher. It can keep your
detergent from working.
If you can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER
PRODU~S, INC.
(“JET DRY”)
411 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CI’ 06830
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Yourdishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 4% ounces. This
should last about 3months. Fill
as needed. Do not overfill.
Howto choose and use
detergent.
First,
use only powderor liquid
detergentsspecifically 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 ahigher
phosphate level will probably work
better. If the phosphate content is
low (8.7%or less), you’ll have to
use extra detergent with hard water.
Yourwater department can tell
you how hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent.
Or your area’swater 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.
Toomuch detergent with sofi water
not only wastes money, it can be
harmful. It can cause apermanent e
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’seasy to find out
the hardness of your water.

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$Keep your detergent f~h and
dry. Under the sink isn’tagood
place to store detergent. Tbomuch
moisture. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until
you’re ready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’tbe fresh OR dry.)
If your powder detergent gets old
or lumpy, throw it away.It won’t
wash well. Old detergent often
won’tdissolve.
If you use aliquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they ageor come
in contact with water.
You’llfind two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. ~o, because
some cycles use two washes.
See “Detetgent UsageGuide”
below.
Always close themain cup tightly
Men it is~rmly latchedyou-will
hear aclicking sound. It is not
necessary to ovem”ghten.
NOTE:Deteqent cup maybe
opened manually wz”thno harm.
Turnhandle counterclockwise until
it releases. Asnapping sound is
normal whenit opens.
How toplWptUR
the dishes for washing
If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you’re replacing amuch older
model, you may wonder how much
pre-preparation your dishes need.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessary.
With common sense and alittle
practice you’llsoon know what
fds to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
1. Scrapeoff bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, lea~
vegetables and crusts. Remove
excessive quantities of oil or
grease.
2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Yourdishwasher has abuilt-in
sofi fd disposer that pulverizes
softfood bits and flushes them away.
It can handle small amounts of
soft fds, but large amounts will
be diflicult to handle.
3. Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has achance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more difficult to wash and may
not come clean in the NORMAL
WASHcycle. Remember to use
your RINSE &HOLD cyclefor
small “holding” loads.
Note: The foods mentioned above
are for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. You
may also wantto 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 along period
of time.
When using the P(YJ13CRUBBER
cycle, less preparation is required
befbreloading.TheWI’SCRUBBER
cyclecan wash heavily-soiled
dishes and removedried-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
byoverheating during cooking.
Dete~ent Usage Guide (powderor liquid)
SOFTWATER MEDIUMWATER HARDWATER
(O-3grains
hardness) (3-7grains) (7-12grains*)
CYCLES Main @IOpenCup Main Cup IOpen Cup Main Cup$ IOpen Cup4
IYYI13CRUBBERand 1lbblespoon ~1lhblespoon Half Full :Half Full Completely
NORMAL WASHcycles minimum J Completely minimum Full Full
>. CHINA-CRYSTAL and 1‘lhblespoon None Half Full None ~:l~pletely None
LIGHT WASHcycles minimum
‘4 RINSE &HOLD cycle Usenodetergent Useno detergent Use nodetergent
*12grains and up is extremely hard water. Awater softener is recommended. Wkhoutit,
lime can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.
$Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
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Howtoload your dishwasher
This is arandom 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 sprayswater up. The tower that rises in the center
sends water out over the dishes to wash the items in the
upper rack. Aspray arm in the top washes down also.
Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper
wash arm is not blocked. Model shown is GSD2400.
Howtoloadthe TOP RACK
Models with aFixed Shelf
The top rack isbest for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups
and glasses fitbest along the sides. This isthe place for
dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic
items are lodged intightly sothey can’tfall onto the
Calrod” heating unit. Arrange stemware sothat it cannot
moveeasily.Don’tlet the glassestoucheachother.
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WATCHOUTFOR THIS.
The washer 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
carefi.dnot to let aportion of an item such as apot 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 maybe
placed-—facedown—inthe top rack. The top rack is
handy forall kinds ofodd shapes. Be sure the force of
water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.
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How toload the NIP RACK
Model with aMovable Shelf
The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Tkvo
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 tighfly so they can’tfdl onto the Calrod@heating
unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot moveeasily.
Don’tlet the glasses touch each other.
Shelf Up
Fold the-folding shelf up for glasses and tall things.
Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is
not blocked.
Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be Shelf Down
placed—face down—in this top rack. The top rack is The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and
handy for all kinds of odd shapes. long utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first,
then fold the shelf down.
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iFit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so
tha~water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled
surfaces.
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be
loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler
pans and racks along the edge.
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Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and
lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down.
Oon’tletany la
itemextend
throughbottom
The security cell cover, hinged in the handle, can be
lowered to either side to secure light-weight items from
the effectsof the vigorous wash action. When it is not
needed, this cover can remain upright.
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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 measuring spoons and lids from small
containers are not recommended for automatic
dishwashing. If placed in dishwasher, they should go in
bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.
Precaution!
T*e out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Forgetadish?Here’swhen However, opening the door during 2. Wtit afew seconds until the
YOUcan add it. any cyclelessens cleaning power water calms. Then open the door.
~dd dishes any time during the because the temperature inside the 3. Add dishes you’veforgotten.
RINSE &HOLD cycle. With other dishwasher is lowered. So try to
load everything at the beginning. 4. Close the door and push the
wash cycles, you can add dishes at latch to the fhr right. When the
any time BEFORE the WASHING Here’show to add aforgotten dish: door is locked, washing will
signal light goes off. 1. Push the door latch to the left. continue.
Washing will stop.
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Questions?
Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM
UNCLEiN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
SP(YBAND FILMING
ON GLASSESAND
FLATWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
Afuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove anyother appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may havedropped from
the rack. Wateris causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 10.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Waterfrom dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bOttOIXl rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoidoverloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.
Check inlet watertemperature. It should be at least 120”F.(Totest, see page 10.)
Waterpressure may be temporarily low.Tbrn on afaucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 19.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 12through 14.)
Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
marks with amild abrasive cleanser.
Watermay not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking the
detergent cup.
The dispenser covermay not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used apowder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.
Detergent maybe old. If the powderdetergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away.
The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
Extremely hard water. (See page 10.)
Low inlet water temperature. (Totest, see page 10.)
Overloading the dishwasher.
Improper loading. (See pages 12through 14.)
Old or damp powder detergent.
Phosphate levelin detergent too low. (See page 10.)
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 10.)
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PROBLEhl POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SPOTSAND FILMING ●Toolittle detergent. (See page 10.)
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of
(continued) detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. Aliquid dishwasher detergent
may help reduce filming.
To remove spots and film from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.
3. Select P~SCRUBBER cycle and ENERGY SAVER dry option.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “25” minutes to end of cycleis displayed.
5. Then open the door and pour 2cups (500ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call General Electric Factory Service.)
Using avinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice amonth? Consider ahome
water softener.
CLOUDINESS ON If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching:’
GLASSWARE The film cannot be removed.
Itcan be prevented: Use less detergent if you have sofi water. Wash glassware in the
shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150”F.
YELLOW OR BROWN Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using asolution of 1/2 cup
FILM bleach and 3cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in water. Aspecial 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.
CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 12and 13for correct way to load glassware. )
Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the
rack into the dishwasher. Always use the top rack for delicate items.
Use the CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle for fine china.
SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
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The Problem solver (continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEAND REiMEDY
WATERWON’TPUMP If
the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have adrain problem. Clean the air
OUT OF THE TUB gap, if you haveone. (See page 19.)
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? Youmay need aplumber.
If dishwasher drains into adisposer, run the disposer to clear. Be sure the disposer is
not clogged.
See the SYSTEMS MONIIXIR (pages 7to 9).
SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUlOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ‘IOAVOIDSUDSING.
Toremovesuds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1gallon
of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. To pump out water, touch
START two times, then immediately touch CLEAR-RESET.
Repeat if necessary.
DISHWASHER LEAKS Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’sso important to use adetergent 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 adamp cloth.
CONTROL PANEL Shut off power from dishwasher at fuse or circuit breaker. Wait5seconds and restore
DOESN’T RESPOND power to dishwasher. Try input panel again.
‘IQINPUTS
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Cente#
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Care and Cleaning
USER INLAENTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. DO not Use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it.
Clean the outside with agood
appliance poiish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
or harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish Wax &Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X0216) is available
from GE Appliance Parts iMarts.
The inside usually takes care
of itself. If it should ever need
cleaning. use amild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads tind harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
Built-in dishwashers
often use an air gap.
Keep it clean.
An air gap is aplumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if adrain
clogs. The air gap is not apart of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
If you have an air gap, check it
at least once amonth. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NO_I’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.
Atoothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
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Not using your
dishwasher in winter?
Protect against freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place during the winter,
ask aservice technician to:
●Cut off electric power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker,
●Turn off the water supply.
●Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve.
●Drain water from the inlet line
and water valve. (Use apan to
catch the water. )
●Reconnect the water inlet line to
the water valve.
cRemove the plastic pump cover in
the tub bottom and use asponge to
soak up water in the rubber boot.

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