GE GSD2900 Series User manual

Useand GreGuide
Dishwasher
Safe~ instructions .........................3
Operating Instructions, Tips
ApplianceRegistration..................................2
China, Crystal, Sterling . . 16
Convenience Features...................................2
CycleFeatures.................................................4
Detergent Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dispenser Cups . . 12
Dishwashing Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6
Drying Options ................................................5
Energy-Saving Tips.........................................2
Features ........................................................4, 5
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Lock Controls Feature ...................................6
Operatinginstructions...........................4-12
POTSCRUBBER
,...................,..................4, 12
Rinse Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Soil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...10
Systems Monitor .......................................7-9
Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care and Cleaning
Air Gap . . . . . . . 16
User Maintenance . . . . 16
Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
GE Appliances
Problem solver .......................18-21
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Preparation
Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Consumer Services ...................23
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................23
RepairService.................................................2
Warranty........................................BackCover
~ Model GSD2900SERlES ~
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide carefully.
It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your new
dishwasher properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don’t understand something
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 what’s happening
in the dishwasher and if certain 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, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

A
WARNING-When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
*Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose, as you win find described in this
UW and Care Guide.
● This dishwasher must be properly
‘g.,’;’ ~
installed and located in accordmce
~ $ . .
with the Installation Instructions
. %.
before it is used. If you did not
meive an Instigation 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
meti, permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to
the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of
the appliance.
—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
=
● Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other
. .
flammable vapors and liquids
k the ~~inity 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
f
the C&od@ heating e ement and be damaged.
TO mifimize the possibility of injury.
s 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.
s Do not tamper with controls,
● Do not touch the Calrod@ heating element during
or immediately
afier 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
dl warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
y%
● To minimize the possibility of
0“ “
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-HYDROGENGAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater andor
water pipes if hot water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIW. 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 DIS~ASHER
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
“ 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.
Step 1. Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)
step 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See
How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)
step 3. Close and latch dishwasher door.
step 4. Select desired wash cycle
Touch the center of the pad.
● POTSCRUBBER —For items such as pots,
pans and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on
soils. Everyday dishes may be included. This
cycle will get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the
normal cycle. It
will not remove burned-on foods.
“ NORMAL WASH —For most loads of everyday
dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high performance on
normal soils.
● SHORT WASH —For loads of everyday dishes
with medium soils that have not dried on, such
as loads consisting mostly of glasses.
Delay Start
~’annot be u,sed with thi.~ cycle.
● CHINA CRYSTAL —For lightly soiled china and
crystal. The wash action is softened by pumping air
along with the water to protect your delicate items.
● RINSE & HOLD —For rinsing partial loads
which will be washed later.
Do not u.re detergent.
To change a setting, just touch the desired pad.
CYCLE PHASE —
ENERGY MONITOR –
TIME TO END —
OF CYCLE
1
I I
SYSTEMS MONITOR
1
Step 5. Select a soil option
If 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 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. This
shortens
all cycles except RINSE & HOLD.
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 “ON” POSITION SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS
I -—-- —- --
{
.
1
i
‘--/---- ‘--- ---”-”--”-”-------:
CYCLE SELECTIONS
SOIL OP~ONS HEATING OPTIONS /
POT. NORMAL SHORT CHINA RINSE
HS~~ NORMAL LIGHT
SCRUBBER WASH WASH
CRYWAL &HOLO SOIL SOIL
Oooto 900
‘“~’ “OJ[-]
00000000 00 ma
I
Step 6. Select a drying option step 7. Start dishwasher
● HEATED DRY on —Provides faster drvinp. ● When vou’re readv to wash dishes. touch the
Can be changed while cycle is running. ‘ “
● HEATED DRY off (Energy Saver) —Shuts off
heating unit. Dishes air-dry naturally. It
t~es longer,
but saves energy. You can prop door open about 3
inches after motor stops to speed drying. Excellent
for overnight drying.
● WASH HEAT BOOST. Use this option for best
performance with heavily-soiled dishes. When
selected, the wash cycle will be extended up to 30
minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for
good washing and drying. This option is not available
on CHINA CRYSTAL, SHORT WASH or RINSE &
HOLD cycles.
STAR~ pad. Ther~ is a time 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.
To delay the start, touch START DELAY pad. The
SYSTEMS MONITOR will read”1
hrs delay.” Touch
pad once again for each hour desired up to 14 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 START DELAY 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.
5

OPEMT~G 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”
Children cannot accidentally start
control pad. When this pad is dishwasher by touching pads. The
touched twice within 3 seconds,
only control unaffected is the
all pads become inoperative and no
START DELAY. If this selection
new selections can be made until has been made, dishwasher
will
the lock is released. The word start automatically after whatever
LOCKED appears in the
delay you have selected.
SYSTEMS MONITOR.
6

DISPLAY
I WHAT IT MEANS
NUMERALS FROM Number of minutes left in the cycle.
1 to 99 MINUTES
NUMERALS FROM Number of hours delay until start of cycle.
1 to 14 HRS. DELAY
ENERGY MONITOR Shows relative amount of energy used from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all five
LO—_—— — HI
bars lighted).
ENERGY SAVER Indicates energy-efficient selection made such as SHORT WASH, LIGHT SOIL
or ENERGY SAVER (UNHEATED) DRYING.
WASHING
Displayed during Pre-wash, Pre-rinse and Main Wash periods.
RINSE
I Displayedduring RinseperiodsfollowingtheMainWash.
DRYING
I DisplayedduringHEATEDDRYonwhenselected,
RINSED ONLY
I Indicatescompletionof RINSE& HOLDcycle. Remainsonuntildoorisunlatched.
HEATING 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.
CLEAN
I Indicates completed cycle (except RINSE& HOLD). Remains onuntildooris unlatched.
LOCKED
I Indicatescontrolsare lockedtopreventunauthorizeduse.
PF RESET I Indicatesapowerfailureoccurred.
RESET The CLEAR RESET pad was touched.
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THE SYSTEMS MONITOR
TELLS YOU IF CERTAm TH~GS ARE WRONG
DISPLAY
PF
and
RESET
SLOW
DRAIN
BLOCKED
DRAIN
DRAIN
SENSOR
TEMP
SENSOR
WHAT IT MEANS
Electrical power to the dishwasher
has been interrupted but is now
back on.
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 drain
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 automatically.
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 NOT
IN USE:
1. Latch door.
2. Select desired cycle.
3. Run cycle when desired.
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 air gap (See Air Gap section).
2. Check for a kink in the drain hose.
3. Check plumbing for slow or stopped-up drains.
(NOTE: Warranty service does not cover household
drain problems.)
Locate and remove the blockage in the drain system.
To pump any remaining water out of the machine:
1. Latch door.
2. Select any cycle.
3. Touch “START” and then immediately touch “CLEAR
RESET.” (NOTE: Warranty service does not cover
household drain problems.)
If DRAIN SENSOR repeats for the next cycle, call for service.
The temperature sensor needs to be replaced. Call for service.
NOTE: You may continue to use your dishwasher. For best
results adjust your household water heater thermostat to 140°F.
8

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 “START DELAY” 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.
. Sometimes shutting off the power to the dishwasher ● See The Problem Solver section.
(at the fuse or circuit breaker) will correct the problem.
9

OPEWT~G ~STRUCTIONS
(continued)
Number
Fills
7
6
7
6
7
6
s
6
5
1
Wash Cycles
POTSCRUBBER
POTSCRUBBER
NORMAL WASH
NORMAL WASH
SHORT WASH
SHORT WASH
SHORT WASH
CHINA CRYSTAL
CHINA CRYSTAL
RINSE & HOLD
Water Usage
Gallons (AI ‘
{eavy
Soil
11
10
10
8
Wed
Soil
—
II
9
9
7
2
—
rox.)
Light
Soil
9
9
8
6
I PreRi”sel
Cvcle Time
Minu;es (A
ieavy
Soil
63*
55*
35
41
6]*
51*
31
38
5
rox. )
Light
Soil
57*
49*
27
35
*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased up to 15 minutes if necessa~ for your dishwasher to heat the water to
orooer temperature for good washability. If WASH HEAT BOOST is selected, time will be extended up to 30 minutes total,
~u;ng PO~SCRUBBE~ or NORMAL-cycles.
Drying Cycle Options:
HEATED DRY on. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 30 minutes to wash cycle time.
HEATED DRY off (Energy Saver Drying). Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
Temperature Sensor System
To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. For good washing and
drying, the entering water must be at least
120°F. To prevent dish damage,
inlet water should not exceed
150°F.
10

Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water
To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying,
the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water
shodd not exceed 150°F.
How to Test Water Temperature
Check your water temperature with a candy or meat
Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually
thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest low, or if your water travels a long distance from water
the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water
let the water run continuously into the glass until the heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is for some time, the water in the pipes
will be cold. Turn
below 120°F., adjust your water heater. 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 or WASH HEAT BOOST option and fill
both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.
How to Use a Rinse Agent
The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes
quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting
and makes drying faster, too.
For best dishwashing performance, use of a rinse
agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.
Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.
Unscrew the cap.
Add liquid rinse agent
until it just reaches the
bottom of lip inside the
dispenser opening.
Q
@; : ~
Replace cap. The
dispenser automatically
4L
/“
/
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 some models,
by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or 3 times.
If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the
fill cap,
you have enough. If the center area remains clear add
rinse agent.
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
approximately 4X ounces. This should last about
3 months. Fill as needed.
If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse
agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the
dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.
If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
(“JET-DRY” )
Corporate Centre 1
55 Federal Road
P.O. Box 1991
Danbury, CT 06813
1991
11

OPEWT~G INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent
Use only powder or liquid detergent specifically
made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause
oversudsing.
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.
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.
Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes
money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An outside
layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes some
time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to
find out the
hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink
isn’t a good place to store detergent because there is too
much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the
dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes, either. (It
won’t be fresh OR dry.)
If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it
away.
Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use a
liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as
they age or come in contact with moisture.
Detergent Dispensers
You’ll find two detergent Always close the main cup tightl~. Whetz it
dispensers on the inside door firmly
lat(hedyou will hear a cllcking sout
of your dishwasher. Two, becaus
[t is not necessary to overtighten.
some cycles use two washes.
NOTE: E) open the detergent cup (titer it
See “Detergent Usage
has been (losed, close and [at<h the do{)r
Guide “below.
and touch the CLEAMRESETpad three
Grasp handle,
times within 3 .$econds. The Display will
rotate and
show (ount down ~f40 seconds. When
close tightly
the display is blank, unlatch the door
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
SOFT WATER
MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(0-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains) (7-
12 grains*)
/
CYCLES
Main Cup Open Cup ‘M=p-~
Open Cup Main
Cup$
Open Cup$
POTSCRUBBER Half Fu]i
+ Half Full
Completely
+Half Full Completely +Completely
NORMAL WASH
Full Full Full
SHORT WASH
Half Ful] None
,\ ,W’,i}i
CHINA CRYSTAL
E.dk
9
jone
Completely None
Full
\ ~
RINSE & HOLD Use no detergent Use no detergent
* 12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended Without it,
.-
:; Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;
lime
can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding. Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
How to Prepare the Dishes for Washing
If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing
a much
older model, you may wonder how much
preparation your dishes need. Actually very little.
Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and other
hard solids. Remove excessive quantities of
oil
or grease.
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NOTE: You may also want to consider removing
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon
juice and other foods that can cause discoloration of
stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a
long
period of time.
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 need extra preparation.

NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays in front right corner
of lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle.
The upper
rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.
Cups
and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also
the
place for dishwasher-safe plastics. Make sure small
plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto
the heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot
move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.
The u~~er rack is handv for all kinds of odd shapes.
Saucepans, mixing bo;ls and other items shoulh be
~laced face down. When loadinz dishwasher safe
~lastics make sure each plastic ~em is secured over
two fingers. This will insure
good washing results.
The folding utility shelf gives you extra space
for cups Keep center area clear in the lower rack.
and long u~ensils-on two-levels. Load the ‘lower level
The wash tower rises through the center of the lower
first, then fold the shelf down. Put the utility shelf up
for glasses and tall items. To increase the flexibility of rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be
the upper rack, the utility shelf may be placed in the HI careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or
or LO position, or you
may remove it entirely. dish handle extend through the lower rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and
cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks
should go in the lower rack along the edge. Load platters,
pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back.
For best washing
re;ults, all items should be positioned
with soiled side facing the center of the rack.
Don’t let any
: \
item extend
‘ /-’\>,
throuuh bottom.
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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.
The security cell cover hinged in the handle may
be lowered to either side to secure light-weight
items from the effects of the vigorous wash action.
The slots in the cell covers may be used to separate
large table knives. Be sure handles do not touch upper
rack. For best washing results be sure not to load large
plates and cookware between silverware basket
and the
center of the rack.
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The fold-down fingers in the lower rack urovide
flexibility for load~ng extra large and harb-to-fit items.
The fingers may be left in the up position or folded
down to customize the rack.
To increase the flexibility of the lower rack, the
flexible silverware bask;t may be split. Grasp the
silverware basket at opposite corners and slide apart.
The silverware basket sections should be placed in
the lower rack by hanging them on the top hoop.
Don’t place the silverware basket in the front right
corner because the detergent could pour into it and
damage silverware.

Usually
Safe
YES
Material
Aluminum
Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
Some dfirkening or spotting possible Remove by
scouring with soao-filled steel wool odds.
Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.
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 for at least a month, Compare with the
rest of the set.
Load securely to prevent movement. Select CHINA-
CRYSTAL cycle. Check your
mtinufacturcr’s
instructions for your crystal.
Crystal
YES Antique. metal-trimmed or
hand-painted patterns
I’ude.
Gold leaf will discolor.
NO
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.
Glass
Iron
YES
Iron will rust.
Pewter tarnishes.
NO
Pewter
NO
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in
the
lop rack before dishwashing an entire set.
Plastics
Stainless steel
YES
YES
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic foods
can
stain il left on.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic
foods can
stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause dif’f’icult-to-rernove
black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid
exposure to detergent
Irom the detergent cup.
Sterling Silver
and Silver plate
YES Don’t put in same silverware
basket with stainless steel.
Contact between metals
can
damage silver.
Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same
load. Silver may get a
brown
film.
Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives can loosen
After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
Non-stick
coatings
Tin
YES
NO
Tin can rust.
Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type of washing.
Wood NO
Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.
Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD Here’s
how to add a forgotten dish:
cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes 1. Push the door latch to the
left. Washing will stop.
at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion
of the cycle.
2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then
However, opening the door during any cycle open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise
lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything
from opened door.
at the beginnin&.
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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CAW AND CLEANING
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or
WR97X0216) is available from GE Appliance
sharp objects on the
panel. They can damage it. Parts Marts.
Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should
wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.
can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.
gritty cleaners.
Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated
place during the winter,
ask a service technician to:
● Cut off electrical power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
● Turn off the water supply.
● Disconnect the water inlet 1 ine
from the water valve.
c Drain water from the inlet I ine
and water valve. (Use a pan to
catch the water. )
Pump Cover Screws
● Reconnect the water inlet line to
the water valve.
● Drain the COI ]ection chamber at
rear of unit below filter by
disconnecting hose to pump.
Reconnect after draining.
● Remove 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 gtip is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if
a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher and you may not
even have one. Not
all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
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If you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT 1S NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types, first turn oft the
dishwasher, then lift
oft the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check for any buildup of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panels to
match or blend with your new colors by flipping them over. Each side of
each panel is a different color. You may also paint a panel with a color
of your own choice.
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—edges may be sharp.)
3. Turn the door panel around and put the color you
want in front.
4. Replace the door panel, side trim and screws.
NOTE: Do not operate
dishwasher while changing
panels or when lower access
panel is removed.
How to Change the Lower Panel:
Retaining
1. Remove the bottom panel attachment screws
2. On models without top mounting screws, remove
Bottom Panel Attachment Screws
1
the entire access assembly by lifiing it up and over
the retaining tabs.
3. On models with top mounting screws, remove
the screws.
4. Take out the top trim screws and remove the
top trim.
5. Slide the color panel(s) up and out and put the
color you want in front.
6. Replace the top trim and screws.
7. Replace the entire access assembly by reversing
the steps.
Adding 1/4” Wood Inserts
Color insert panels for both the door and the lower
Dimensions for 1/4” wood inserts:
panel can be replaced by 1/4” thick wood inserts to Door
Panel: 19%” H x 23%6” W.
match your kitchen cabinets. Get them from your
nearest cabinet or lumber dealer. Lower Panel:
31X<’ H x 23X(’ W.
NOTE: Do not operate dishwasher while changing
panels or when lower access panel is removed.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTS GO OFF
WHEN YOU’RE
SETTING CONTROLS
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
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 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.
M&e 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.) Try the Wash Heat Boost Option.
Unload the bottom rack first, Water from dishes in the top rack maybe 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.
Choose another cycle to give you longer washing time.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least
120°F. (To test, see How to
Test Water Temperature section.) Try the Wash Heat Boost Option.
Water pressure may be temporarily low, Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is
norrnd before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section.)
Improper rack loading. (See Loading section,)
Choose another cycle to give you longer washing time.
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 maybe 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.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Spotig can be caused by afi of these things:
● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)
* M,w ittlet water temperature. (To test, see How to Test Water Temperature section.)
* Overloading the dishwasher.
● Irnpropor loading. (See Loading section.)’
* Old or damp powder detergent.
*Phosphate level in detergent too low, (See How to ~oose and Use ~tergent section.)
● Rinse agent dispenser empty, (See How to Use a Rinss Agent section.)
● Too litde detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detexgent 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 romve spoti and film from #assware:
1, Remove dl metrd utensils from the dishwasher.
2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.
3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle, LIGHT SOL @nergy saver) SOL OPTION and
HEA~D DRY off (Energy saver drying).
4, Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “49” minutes to end of cycle is displayed.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (5-) of white vinegar into the bottom of the
dishwasher.
6, Close tie door and aHow the dishwasher to complete the cycle.
If vinegar Awe doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup of citric acid
~stals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystis. If yours doesn’t,
c@l General Electric 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.
lt 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.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hind, 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.
YeUow fdm 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
CHIPPING OF C~NA
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE ~B
WATER WON’T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
SUDS
IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER LEAKS
MOTOR HUMS
STA~ING OF
TUB
~ERIOR
T~ PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose. (See Loading section for 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.
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 sed 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 a disposer, run the disposer to clear. Be sure the disposer is
not clogged.
See the SYSTEMS MONITOR section.
Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMA~C
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID
SUDSING.
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add
1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. To pump out
water, touch START two times, then immediately touch CLEAR RESET.
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
ovefiowing.
(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 sed moist, and the garbage disposer
clear.
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub
interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.
If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.
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