GE GSD2900 Series User manual

UseandtireGui*l
Dishwasher
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Safe~ instructions .,.............,..,......3
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration .,................................2
China, Crystal, Sterling 16
Convenience Features...................................2
Cycle Features .................................................4
Detergent Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dispenser Cups 11
Dishwashing Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....6
Drying Options .....................,......,.................,.4
Energy-Saving Tips.,...,..,...,..,......,......,..,...,..,.2
Features ........................................................4, 5
Loading 13-15
Lock Controls Feature ...........................,.......6
Operating instructions,..........................4- 12
POTSCRUBBER .......................................4, 12
Rinse Agent 11
Soil Level 10
Systems Monitor ......,..,......,......,......,..,...,.7–9
Water Temperature 11
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~~;: Care and Cleaning
Air Gap 17
User Maintenance 17
Winter Storage 17
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Problem Solver .......................l 9-2l
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 80~626.2000
Preparation
Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . 18
Consumer Services ...................23
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service .................................................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Model GSD2900 SERIES
GE Appliances

HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide carefully.
It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your new
dishwasher properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225
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.
If you received
a damaged dishwasher...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
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.
Energy-Saving Tips
● Operate the 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 to keep soils
moist, easier to remove.
Always select the cycle that uses the least amount
of water that will remove the soil from the load.
● Select a SOIL OPTION that will remove soil from load.
● If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your
HEATED DRY off (Energy saver) feature that
turns the drying heater off automatically. Dishes
dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.
● Watch the SYSTEMS MONITOR for more ideas.
See Systems Monitor section.
Convenience Features
This dishwasher has many convenient features:
● Controls are arranged left to right as you use them.
● Automatic “beep” responses to instructions and a
lighted display will let you know the desired
function has been selected.
● Lets you adjust your washing cycle to the amount
of soil on your dishes.
● Lets you select fast, heated drying or energy-saving,
no-heat drying.
● SYSTEMS MONITOR will tell you whtit ’s happening
in
the dishwasher and if certoin things are wrong.
● Lets you LOCK the controls to prevent accidental
tampering.
● Remembers your last cycle so you don ‘t have to
reprogram each time. See Shortcut section.
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT. if you
are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, it your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606”
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A
WARNING—When usingthis
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose,
as you
wi~ find described in this Use and Care
Guide.
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● This dishwasher must be properly
‘Q~;b
installed and located in accordance
. . . with the Installation Instructions
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before it is used. If you did not
receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer Center! 800.626.2000.
—This appliance must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to
the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of
the appliance.
—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
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● Do not store or use combustible
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materials, gasoline or other
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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 mi ht come into contact with
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the Calrod@ heating e ement and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of inju~.
● When loading items to be washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal, and
B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to
reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
● Do not tamper with controls.
● Do not touch the Calrod@ heating element during
or immediately after use.
● Do not operate your dishwasher unless 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
appliance from the power supply
b~fore attempting any maintenance. NOTE:
Turning the control dial to the OFF position
does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply, We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.
A
WARNING—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 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
Step 2
Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
pots, pans, bowls, etc. according
to instructions
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.
in the Loading section.
(See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)
Close
and latch dishwasher door.
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CYCLE PHASE ●
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1 I 1
ENERGY MONITOR
I
TIME TO END OF CYCLE I
/
Systems Monitor z
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
● Relative energy used by
each cycle. Lets you choose
the cycle you need that uses the
least energy.
See Systems Monitor section for
explanation of displays and codes.
SYSTEMS MONITOR I
CYCLE SELECTIONS
POT- NORMAL SHORT CHINA
SCRUBBER WASH WASH CRYSTAL
0000
,0000(
Step 3. Select desired wash cycle. /
Touch the center of the pad.
● POTSCRUBBER is for items
such as pots, pans and casseroles.
Everyday dishes may be included.
● NORMAL WASH is for loads
of everyday dishes with medium
soils. Designed to yield high
performance on normal loads.
● SHORT WASH is 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,
thus saving energy. Pre-rinse
dishware before loading.
● 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 b<fore loading.
Follow loading instructions in
the Loading section.
● RINSE & HOLD is for
rinsing partial
loads which will
be washed later.
Do not use
defergent. Do not use DELAY
START with this cycle.
To change a setting, just touch
desired pad.
Your dishwasher is now
automatically programmed
including a Soil Option Selection.
Cycle Indicator Lights tell you the
complete program and a number in
the SYSTEMS MONITOR will
tell you how long the cycle
will
take. If you’re satisfied, just touch
the START pad.
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DOOR LATCH “OFF “POSITION SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS
/
SOIL OPTIONS HEATING OPTIONS
HEAVV NORMAL LIGHT
HEATEO HEATED
SOIL SOIL SOIL
RINSE
ORV
000
/0
START
000 6.6 @@
Step 4. Select a soil option
[f you wish to make program
changes, start with the soil level.
You should select a change within
30 seconds, otherwise
all panel
lights will go out. To relight, touch
any pad or open and reclose door.
● HEAVY SOIL should be
selected when dishes are extra
soiled or extra greasy. This gives
dishes an extra rinse in every
cycle except RINSE & HOLD.
This lengthens
cycle.
● NORMAL SOIL is automatically
programmed when a cycle is
selected. You may want to
change the selection depending
on the soil on your dishes.
● LIGHT SOIL will save time
and money if you pre-rinse
your dishes. This shortens all
cycles except RINSE & HOLD.
Step 5. Select a drying option
. HEATED DRY on-Provides
faster drying. Can be changed
while cycle is running.
● HEATED DRY off (Energy
Saver)—Shuts off heating unit.
Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes
longer, but saves energy. You can
prop door open about 3 inches
after motor stops to speed drying.
Excellent for overnight drying.
Energy Saver helps reduce
electrical energy used by this
model approximately
6Yc.
● HEATED RINSF.—Select with
either POTSCRUBBER or
NORMAL WASH. Heats water in
final rinse to 140
F.0–1450F. Touch
pad once for on, once more for off.
This option may be changed at any
time before or after start of cycle.
When selected, the cycle may
extend up to 20 minutes while the
machine heats the water. During
the heating extension the minutes
countdown is on hold.
Step 6. Start dishwasher
● When you’ re ready to wash dishes,
touch the START pad. There is a
time delay between start-up and
water fill so you will not hear any
wash action right away.
Dishwash~
will proceed through your entire
program and turn off automatically.
To delay the start, touch DELAY
START pad. The SYSTEMS
MONITOR will read”1
hrs delay.”
Touch pad once again for each
hour desired up to 9 hours. The
machine will count down and start
automatically at the correct time.
Note: Don’t forget
to put detergent
in cup and close cup. Do not use
DELAY START with the RINSE
& HOLD cycle.
To change 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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OPEMTING mSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Dishwashing shortcut
When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch
is moved to the ON position, the control panel will
display the last settings you selected.
If you don’t want to change any of the settings,
simply touch START.
The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t
NOTE: If there has been a power failure, NORMAL
have to reprogram each time.
WASH, NORMAL SOIL and HEATED DRY off will
automatically be programmed. Make any new
selections as desired and touch START.
How to lock dishwasher controls to prevent use by children
Your dishwasher has a “hidden”
control pad. When this
pad is
touched twice within
3 seconds,
all pads become inoperative and no
new selections can be made until
the lock is released. The word
LOCKED appears in the
SYSTEMS MONITOR.
Children cannot accidentally start
Touch
dishwasher by touching pads. The here twice
SOIL OPTIONS
only control unaffected is the within 3
HEAW NORMAL LIGHT
DELAY START. If this selection seconds
SOIL SOIL
SOIL
has been made, dishwasher will
to lock
start automatically after whatever
delay you have selected.
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THE SYSTEMS MONITOR TELLS YOU
W~T’S ~PPENING
k
DISPLAY
NUMERALS FROM
1
to 99 MINUTES
NUMERALS FROM
I to 9
HRS. DELAY
ENERGY MONITOR
LO—— _ —— HI
ENERGY SAVER
WASHING
RINSE
DRYING
RINSED ONLY
HEATING
PLUS HEATING
CLEAN
LOCKED
PF RESET
RESET
WHAT IT MEANS
Number of minutes left in the cycle.
Number
of hours delay until start of cycle.
Shows relative amount of energy used from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all five
bars lighted).
Indicates energy-efficient selection made such as SHORT WASH, LIGHT SOIL
or ENERGY SAVER (UNHEATED) DRYING.
Displayed during Pre-wash, Pre-rinse and Main Wash periods.
Displayed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash.
Displayed during HEATED DRY on when selected.
Indicates completion of RINSE & HOLD cycle. Remains on until door is unlatched.
Indicates water is being heated—in wash or rinse period—to temperature necessary
for good washability. The minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of 30
minutes when “HEATING” is displayed.
Indicates HEATED RINSE on option was selected prior to start of cycle. Cycle time
may be increased (up to a maximum of 20 minutes) to heat final rinse water to
145°F.
During the heating extension the minutes countdown is on hold.
Indicates completed cycle (except RINSE & HOLD). Remains on until door is unlatched.
Indicates controls are locked to prevent unauthorized use.
Indicates
a power failure occurred.
The CLEAR RESET pad was touched.
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THE SYSTEMS MONITOR
TELLS YOU IF CERTAIN THINGS ARE WRONG
DISPLAY
PF
and
RESET
BLOCKED
WASH
ARM
SLOW
DRAIN
BLOCKED
DRAIN
DRAIN
SENSOR
TEMP
SENSOR
WHAT IT MEANS
Electrical power
to the dishwasher
has been interrupted but is now
back on.
An obstruction is preventing the
lower wash
arm from turning.
This is usually caused by
a utensil
sticking
through the bottom of the
through the
lower rack.
The dishwasher is taking longer
than normal to
drain the water
out. This is usually caused by
a
blockage in the drain air gap (see
Air Gap section),
a kink in the draic
hose, or a stopped-up drain pipe.
Similar to slow
drain. This
indicates that the drain is so
clogged that the dishwasher
cannot continue to operate in
a
satisfactory manner. Dishwasher
will stop.
Dishwasher will continue cycle
along with a drain period.
The temperature
sensor in the
dishwasher is not functioning
properly. Dishwasher may
continue to be used, but it will
not heat water
automatictil]y.
WHAT TO DO
IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER
FAILURE OCCURRED:
1. Unlatch the door.
If the detergent cup is open, add
detergent and close the cup.
2.
Relatch the door and touch “START,” then immediately
touch “CLEAR RESET.” (This will pump
any remaining
water out of the machine. )
3. Select the desired cycle and rerun the load.
IF THE DISHWASHER WAS
N07 IN USE:
1. Latch door.
2. Select desired cycle.
3. Run cycle when desired.
1. Unlatch door.
2. Check the lower rack for any item that could block the
wash
arm and reposition it.
3. Relatch door.
NOTE: If the wash arm is not blocked and “WASH ARM
BLOCKED” display still appears, you
may start wash cycle
by pressing START pad a second time.
This dishwasher is designed to automatically compensate
for
longer than normal drain times, but cycle time will be
extended. If this code continues to
appear frequently:
1. Clean the
;iir gap (See Air Gap section).
2. Check
for a kink in the drain hose.
3. Check plumbing f(]r slow c]r stopped-up drains.
(NOTE: Warranty service does not cover
household
drain problem s.)
Locate and remove the blockage in the drain system.
To pump
any remaining water out of the machine:
1. Ltitch door.
2. Select any cycle.
3. Touch “STAR T.’ and then immediately touch “CLEAR
RESET.” (NOTE: Warranty service does not cover
household
drain problems. )
If DRAIN SENSOR repeats
for the next cycle. CJII for service.
The temperature
sensor needs to be replaced. Cull for service.
NOTE: YOLI may continue to use your dishwasher. For best
results adjust your housch(>kl water heater thermostat to 1400F.
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DISPLAY
DRAIN
WATER
LOW
WATER
LOW
WATER
TEMP
WHAT IT MEANS
There is too much water in the
dishwasher. If DRAIN WATER
appears after a power failure, this
is normal and the dishwasher will
correct itself.
This can be caused by either of
these reasons:
Not enough water is entering the
dishwasher.
or
The drain pump could be
temporarily blocked (usually
caused by food particles such
as cereal).
The water temperature in the
dishwasher did not reach the
proper wash temperature. This
is usually caused by lack of hot
water coming from the household
water heater.
WHAT TO DO
The dishwasher is designed to automatically pump out
extra water as long as the door is latched. When you hear
the motor stop running:
1. Unlatch the door and see if all the water is gone. (It is
normal for a small amount of water to remain in the
bottom of tub to keep the water seal lubricated.)
2. If you see water entering the dishwasher, close and latch
the door. Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher.
3. If water is gone and no water is entering the dishwasher,
restart cycle.
4. If DRAIN WATER repeats, shut off the water supply to
the dishwasher. Call for service.
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?
(Valve usually 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 cycle again. If LOW
WATER 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 “CLEAR RESET” to start the pump.
If LOW WATER continues to appear, you may need to
do this several times to break up the blockage.
Avoid showers or laundry just prior to running the
dishwasher. (Use the “DELAY START” feature to start
dishwasher when the water heater is up to
normal
temperature.) Adjust household water heater thermostat
to
120°F. minimum
If LOW WATER TEMP appears nearly every cycle and
you know the water from the household water heater is hot
(120°F. or more), call for service.
Before you call for service
● Try the cycle again to see if the Code reappears. . Restore power after about five seconds and try the
The dishwasher may correct itself.
cycle again.
. Electronic controls can be affected by outside . Check the guide for things you can do to correct the
interference. problem.
c Sometimes shutting off the power to the dishwasher
(at the fuse or circuit breaker) will correct the problem.
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What happens in each cycle
● You’11 hear occasional clicking
● The motor stops during drying.
sounds:
● Water vapor comes through the
—Soft food disposer shredding
action.
—Drain valve opening to pump
water out.
—Detergent cup opening.
vent by the door latch during
drying and when water is being
pumped out.
Fills
8
7
6
7
6
5
7
6
5
2
Wash Cycles
POTSCRUBBER
NORMAL WASH
NORMAL WASH
SHORT WASH
SHORT WASH
SHORT WASH
CHINA CRYSTAL
CHINA CRYSTAL
CHINA CRYSTAL
RINSE & HOLD
Water Usage
Gallons (Approx.)
Ieavy
Soil
14
13
12
9
14
12
II
8
3.4
14
II
9
7
Cycle Sequence
HmBHH
HH
Cycle Time
Minss~es (A
Ieav!
Soil
—
65*
60*
42
46
tied
Soil
—
63*
57*
38
40
12
rox.)
Light
Soil
62.
49*
33
35
*Unextended times. These cvcle times may be increased up to 30 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to
proper temperature for
goo~ washability.-If HEATED RINSE is selected time maybe fu~her extended in final rinse for up to
20 minutes until water temperature reaches 140°F. to 145°F.
Drying Cycle Options:
HEATED DRY on. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 34 minutes to wash cycle time.
HEATED DRY off (Energy Saver Drying). Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
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Temperature Sensor System
To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher
has a water heating feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heats it, if
necessary, to the proper temperature. This water heating feature may allow you to turn down your household water
heater and save energy if you’re willing to let the dishwasher
How to test water temperature:
Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease
and activate powder detergents.
Check your water temperature with a candy or meat
thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the
dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the
water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is
below
120°F.; adjust your water heater.
Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually
low, or if your water travels a long distance from water
heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water
heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water
for some time, the water in the pipes
will be cold. Turn
on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run
until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If
you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater time to recover before
operating the dishwasher. To improve washability if
the water is less than 120°F. and you cannot adjust
your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both
detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.
How to use a rinse agent.
A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker some models, by pressing the clear center of the
than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent is drawn into the
drying faster, too.
center of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center
For best
dishwashing performance, use of a rinse area remains clear add rinse agent.
agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended. Your dishwasher’s rinse
agent container holds 4%
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your ounces. This should last
about 3 months. Fill as
needed. Do not overfill.
dishwasher’s dispenser uses the
Iiquid form.
How to fill rinse agent dispenser. Unscrew cap. Add
liquid rinse agent until it just
reaches the bottom of lip
inside the dispenser opening.
Replace cap. The dispenser
automatically releases rinse
agent into final rinse water.
You may check to see if you need to add rinse agent
by removing the fill cap and looking into the
container. You may also check the rinse agent, on
How to choose and use the right detergent.
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
Danbury, CT. 06313-1991
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. If the
phosphate content is low (8.7% 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” 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.
(continued next poge)
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OPEWT~G ~STRUCTIONS
(continued)
How to choose and use the right detergent. (continued)
Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes You’ll find two detergent
money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent dispensers on the inside
cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An outside
layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes
door of your dishwasher.
Two, because some cycles
some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to
find out the hardness of your water? use two washes.
See “Detergent
U.~age
Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under
Guide” below.
the ~i~k isn’t a go~d place to store detergent.
Too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent
Always close the main cup
tightly. When it is firmly
into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes,
latched you will hear a
either. (It won’t be fresh OR dry).
clicking sound. It is not
If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw
necessary to overtighten.
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 water.
OPEN
CUP
*
@ “’
MAIN
CUP
GRASP HANDLE, ROTATE
AND CLOSE TIGHTLY
Detergent Usage Guide (powder of liquid)
SOFT WATER
MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(()-3 grains hardness)
(3-7 grains) (7-1 2 grains*)
CYCLES
Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup Main
Cups:
Open Cup~
POTSCRUBBER
Half Full +Half Full Completely
+ Half Full Completely +Completely
NORMAL WASH Full Full Full
SHORT WASH Half
Full None Half
Full None Completely
None
CHINA CRYSTAL
Full
RINSE & HOLD Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent
~ 1 2 ~rains 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. 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 NOTE: The foods mentioned are examples only. Other
hard solids. It is also best to remove hard-shelled foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from
vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy vegetables and your dishes. You may also want to consider removing
crusts. Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease. foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice
2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Your and other foods that can cause discoloration of stainless
dishwasher has a built-in soft food dis~oser that
steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long petiod.
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.
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When using the POTSCRUBBER cycle, less
preparation is required before loading. The
POTSCRUBBER cycle can wash heavily-soiled
dishes and remove dried-on and baked-on soils
from pots, pans and casseroles. Items with burned-on
soils may not come clean and the dishwasher cannot
remove burn marks or restore fading caused by
overheating during cooking.

HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER
Thi.\ i.~ (i r(lrrdotn tnixed lo(ld, th(~ most cotnrtlotl” t}p(~
.YYOU will h(~~(’.
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 t(: place tall items to the outside
so the upper wash
arm is not blocked.
HOW TO LOAD T
,:
—
WATCH OUT FOR 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 careful not to let a portion of
ari item such
as a pot or
dish handle extend through the bottom
rack. This could block the wash
arm and cause poor
washing results.
‘HE TOP RACK
The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.
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 the
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.
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER
Shelf Up
Fold the folding shelf
up for glasses and tall things.
Place tall items-to the o~tside-so the upper wash ~rm is
not blocked.
Shelf Down
The folding shelf gives you
extra space for cups and
long utensils on two levels.
Load the lower level first,
then fold the shelf
down,
HOW TO LOAD THE BOTTOM RACK
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters,
pots and bowls
along the sides, in comers or in the back.
—
1
,,..
As shown here this ~late is hcinx Dlaced with the soiled
side facing the cent~r of [he rac[ ;O water and detergent
from wash arm ciin reach soi led surlaces.
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Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and
lids
rnu.st be loaded in the bo[~om rack, facing down. Heavily soiled pots, pans
and casseroles MUST be
loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler
ans and racks along the edge.
Put flatware in
the removable basket with handles up
to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks
and spoons
so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.
The security cell cover, hinged in the handle, can be
lowered to either side to
secure light-weight items from
the effects of the
vi&orous wash action. When it is not
needed, this cover
can remain upright.
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
IN YOUR DISHWASHER.
Usually
Safe
YES
Material
Aluminum
Exceptions (not safe)
Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.
Special Instructions
Some darkeninE or spotting possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
Chinti
Stoneware
YES Antique. metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade. Gold leaf
will discolor.
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
one piece daily
Ior at le~st a month. Compare with the
rest of the set.
CrystJl YES Antique, metal-trimmed or
hand-painted patterns fade.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Load securely to prevent movement. Select CHINA-
CRYSTAL cycle. Check your manufacturer’s
instructions for vour crvstai.
No!l-dishwasher
itetns—such
JS electronic
ait- cleanet-
filters. furnace
filters,
paint
brushes. etc.
NO Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
Glass
Iron
YES
NO
Milk ZIJSS mav vellow.
Iron will rust.
Pewter
NO Pewter tarnishes
Plastics
Stainless steel
YES
YES
If’ it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE. test one piece in
the top rack betore dishwashing an entire set.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty
or acid foods
can stain if’ left on.
Sterling Silver
and Silver plate
YES Don’t put in sfime silverware
basket with stainless steel.
Contact between metals can
damage silvel-.
Don’t wash copper utensils in
the
s~me Imrd. Silver may get a
brown film.
Adhesive used to ~ttach 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
blttck spo[s. Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid
exposure to detergent
from the detergent cup.
Nm-stick
coatings
YES
After wfishing, wipe the norl-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
Tin NO Tin can rust
wood NO
Wood can warp. crock or lose
its finish with fitly type of washing.
Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.
Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD
cycle. With other wash cycles, you
can ~ldd dishes
at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion
of the cycle.
However, opening the door during any cycle lessens
cleaning power. So try to load everything at the
beginning.
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
1. Push the door
latch to the left. Washing will stop.
2. Wait
a few seconds until the water calms. Then
open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise
from opened door.
3. Add dishes you’ ve forgotten.
4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
When the door is locked, washing will continue.
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax
& Cletiner (Cat. No.
cloth. Dry thoroughly.
[10 not usc abrasives or WR97X02 16) is avoilab]e from GE Appliance
sharp objects
on (he panel. They catl dtimage i[.
Ptirts Marts,
Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should
wax. The ou(side cahi nc( I’inish is dur-ahte. hut i[ ever need cteaning, use a rnitd cleansing powder.
catl scratch. S() Lrsc no scour”i n: pads. or harsh or Scouring pads and harsh
cteaners can mar the finish.
gritty
ctcancrs.
Not Using Your Dishwasher in
[i’ your- dishwasher is tel’t in an
unheated ptacc during the win(cr.
ask a service technician to:
● C’u( 01.1. cteclricat power to [he
dishwasher. Rcrno\c [’uses or [rip
circuit hrcakcr.
● Turn 0[.(’ the Wa[cr Slrppty.
● Di scc)rlrlec’t the water i n tct I i nc
from the water vatvc.
● Dr-ar n water from the i rltc( t i rlc
and water vat vc. ( Use a pan to
catch the water. )
Winter? Protect Against Freezing.
I
PUMP COVER SCREWS ● Reconnect the water inlet tine
to
the wtiter vat ve.
● Drain the cot Iection chamber at
rear of unit
betow filter by
disconnecting hose to pump.
Reconnect after draining.
● Rcrnovc the plastic pump cover
in the tub bottom and use a
sponge to soak up water in
the rubber boot.
Built-in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.
An air ~ap is a ptumbing device.
It
pr”otcc[s your dishwasher against
wutcr backing LIp i rlto it i [’ a drain
ctogs. The air gap is not a part of”
the dishwasher and you may not
even have one. No[ at t pt u mbi ng
codes r-ec]u i re air gaps.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
11’ you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. IT 1S NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types,
first turn off the
dishwasher. then litt off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic
cap
and check for any buildup of grit.
A toothpick
makes cteaning easy.
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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.
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—edges may be sharp).
4. Replace the insert panel,
side trim and screws.
How to change lower panel insert:
1. Remove panel attachment screws.
2. Remove the
entire panel.
3. Take out screws and remove the top trim.
4.
Slide out the insert panel.
5. Put the color you want in front.
6. Repluce the insert panel. top trim and screws.
7. Replace the entire panel and attachment screws.
Color insert panels for both the door and the lower
panel 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: i9X” H X 23(fi~” W.
Lower Panel: 31 X,” H X 23LX,,” W.
NOTE: Do not operate dishwasher while changing
panels or when lower access
panel is removed.

PROBLEM
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTS GO OFF
WHEN YOU’RE
SE~ING CONTROLS
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Time too long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within
30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any
pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
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.
Water draining out of tub immediately after you touch CLEAR RESET pad. The
sounds you hear are normal ones.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (To test, see How to Test Water
Temperature section.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling
onto 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.)
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking
the 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 cups and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder is hard
or caked in the box, throw it away.
The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
DETERGENT
LE~
IN DISPENSER CUPS
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
SPOTS AND FILMING
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Spotting
can be caused by all of these things:
● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section. )
● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, 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. )
Due to varying
local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of
detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent
may help reduce filming.
To remove spots and film from glassware:
1. Remove
all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.
3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle, LIGHT SOIL (Energy saver) SOIL OPTION and
HEATED DRY off (Energy
saver drying).
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “49
7
’ minutes to end of cycle is displayed.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml)” of white vinegar into the bottom of the
dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat
as above, except use 1/4 cup of citric acid
crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t,
call General Electric Factory Service. )
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a
month’1 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
1500F.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand. usin& a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and
~ cLlps wfirnl water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in
water. A special filter in the wuter supply I ine is the only way to correct this
prob]em. 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 usLIa[[y remove this stain.
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