GE GSD500 User manual

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Use and Care Guide
contents
AirGap 14 SafetyInstructions 3
ApplianceRegistration 2UserMaintenanceInstructions 14
&re andGleaning 14 warranty BackCover
China,Crystal,Sterling 10 WaterTemperature 6
ConsumerServices 15 WinterStorage 14
CycleFeatures 5
Detergent,DetergentGuide 6,7
DispenserCups 7
EnergySaverSwitch 4
Energy-SavingTips 2
FrontPanelColor Change 14
Loading 8,9
ModelandSerialNumbers 2
OperatingInstructions 4,5
CycleSelection 4,5
DryingOptions 4,5
ProblemSolver 11-13 GEAnswerCenter@
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Built-h Model GSD500
GSD530

Helpl.ls heIpyou...
BeforeWhg ym.w
dishwasher, read this
booliCarefullye
It is intendedto help yOLIoperate
and maintainyour new dishwasher
properly.
Keepithandyfor answersto your
questions.
If you don’tunderstandsomething
or need more help, write (include
your phonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville, KY 40225
writedown memodeland
serial mmbersa
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.
u’you receivedadamaged
dishwasher...
immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
2
sk-wetimeandmoney.
Before‘jmJ! lreqwi!st
,servh%.
Check the Problem Solver(pages
11–13). Mlistscausesof minor
opemtingproblems that you can
correct yourself.
To obtainaSpanishlanguage
version of this book,call
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consuimerinformation service.
Para obtener la versi6nen
espailolde este manual,
name a
GE Answer Center,@
servicio de inforrnaci6n
para el consumidor,
te16fono800.626.2000
Energ=satingtips
eoperate dishwasheronly when
“itgsfull. Let the dishes accumulate
in dishwasher. When you put in
only apartial load, use the RINSE
&130LD cycle to rinse off heavy
soils. Be sure to latch the door
when waiting for afull load. This
helps keep soils moist, easier to
remove.
eAlwaysselectthe ‘cycle that
IL%?shxistW’lmmt ofwaterthat
will removethe soilfromthe
load. See pages 4and 5.
eIf you don’tneed your dishes
right away, use your NO HEAT
DRYING (Energy saver) feature
that turns the drying heater off.
Dishes dry naturally over alonger
period such as overnight.
Eyou needsertice
Toobtain service,see the
ConsumerServicespage inthe
back of’this book.
We’reproud of our service and
want yOLIto be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
serviceyou receive,here are three
stepsto followfor furtherhelp.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyour appliance.Explain
why you are notpleased. In most
cases, this will solvethe problem.
NEXT, if you are stillnot pleased,
write allthe details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, ConsumerRelations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY,if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North WackerDfive
Chicago, IL 60606
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
wad 2$11instructionsbefore usingthis appliance
using
ercise
*UsethisapplianceonlyforN-s
intendedpurpmeyasyouW:U
finddescribedinthisUseand
care Glide.
sThisdishwashermustbe
properlyinstaIIedand
kmted h accordancewith
theInstallationhstmctkms
W&e it isused.Hyoudid
notreceiveanInstallation
Instructionssheetwithyour
dishwasher,youcanobtainone
bycontactingtheservicelocation
nearestyou.
—Thisappliancemustbe
connectedto agrounded
metal,permanentwiring
system;or anequipment-
,ground~ngconductormustbe
nwith;hecircuitconductors
andconnectedto the
equipment-groundingterminal
or lead of the appliance.
—Connectto aproperlyrated,
protectedandsizedpower-
supplycircuitto avoid
electricaloverload.
.s D() ~()~ ‘s~()~~ (-)~ ‘gj$f)
coIIIbustiblematerkik+gasohe
or other flammablevaporsand
liquidsin thevicinityd’thisor
anyother qlpkme.
*Useonlypowderorliquid
delergeri[sorwettingagents
recommendedforuseina
dishwasher.
~Donotwashplasticitems
unlessmarked“dishwasher
s:~fe”
or the equivalent.For
~heckthe manufacturer’s
~Loadlightplasticitemssothey
willnotbecomedislodgedand
droptothebottomofthe
dishwasher—theymightcome
intocontactwiththeheatingunit
andbedamaged.
Tominimizethe possibility
of injury.
sWhenloadingitemstobe
washed:
A. Locatesharpitemsso
that theyare not likelyto
damagethe doorseal,and
B. Loadsharpkniveswith
the handlesup to reducethe
risk of cut-typeinjuries.
sDonottouchtheheating
e~ernentduringorimmediately
afteruse.
~Donotoperateyourdishwasher
unlessallenclosurepanelsare
properlyinplace.
~Donottamperwithcontrols.
~Donotabuse,siton,orstandon
thedoorordishrackofthe
dishwasher.
~Closesupervisionisnecessary
ifthisapplianceis usedbyor
nearchildren.Donotallow
childrentoplayinside,onorwith
thisapplianceoranydiscarded
appliance.Disposeofdiscarded
appliancesandshippingor
packingmaterialproperly.Before
discardingadishwasher,remove
thedoorofthewashing
compartment.
~Keepallwashingdetergents
andwettingagentsoutofthe
reachofchildren,preferablyina
lockedcabinet.observeall
warningsoncontainerlabelsto
avoidpersonalinjury.
@%3minimize thepossibility
ofelectricshock,disconnect
thisappliancefromthepower
supplybeforeattemptingany
maintenance.Note:Turning
thecontroldid to tlmOFF
positiondoesnotdisconnect
theappliancefromthepower
supply.Werecommendhaving
aqualifiedtechnicianservice
yourappliance.
Awmm~–m~w~~
(LM3
is producedby the
chemicalactionwithinyour
waterheater.It can accumulate
in the waterheaterand/or
waterpipesif hotwaterhas
not beenusedforaperiodof
two weeksor longer.
HYDROGENGASIS
EXPLOSIVE.Topreventthe
possibilityof damageor
injury,if youhavenot usedhot
waterfor two weeksor more,
or movedinto aresidencein
whichthe hot water system
maynot havebeenused for
sometime, turn on all hot
waterfaucets and allowthem
to run for severalminutes
beforeusing anyelectrical
appliancewhichis connected
to the hot water system.This
will aHowanyhydrogengas to
escape.Also, sincethe gas is
flammable,do not smokeor
use an openflameor appliance
duringthisprocess.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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HowtoOuerateVour dshwasher
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes,silverware,pots, pans,
bowls, etc. according to
instructionson pages 8and 9.
STEP’2. Add detergent to the
detergentdispenser.Make sure the
Cycle IndicatorDial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
(See pages 6and 7.)
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting.(See page 6.) - -
STEP 3. SelectDRYING Option.
uHEATED
DRYING
fu#E#:
HEATED DRYING. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
Available on all cycles except
RINSE &HOLD.
NO HEAT DRYING (Energy
Saver). Turns the drying heater off
to save energy,Dishes will dry
naturally over alonger period such
as overnight. Available on all
cycles.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycle is complete to reduce the
natural drying time.
Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
moclelapproximately 7’%0for the
NORMAL WASH cycle.
STEP 4. SelecttheCycle and start
dishwasher.
If your dishwasherdrains into a
food waste disposer,operate the
disposeruntil it is empty before
startingthe dishwasher.(See Cycle
Selection Hints on nextpage.)
To obtain the benefitsof a
complete cycle, be careful that you
do riotti.u+the did any furthir
than necessary to start the
dishwasher.
@I?orNOIUVLALWASH cyc~e:
a. Latch the door.
OaWaON LIGHT
WASH
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EJRINSE &HOLD ~usE‘i!/I!i%’opTl~N~
b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to ON position to start the cycle.
Youwill hear the motor start.
There is atime de~aybetween
stm~-upand water fill so you
will not hear any wash action
right away.
@For’LIGHT’ ‘WASHCytm!:
a. Be sure door is uniatched.
O$=ON UGHT
WASH
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4
DRYING @
sRINSE& IIOLO @t!%f~opTloNl
b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
toLIGHT WASHposition.
c. Latch door to start the cycle.
eFor RINSE &~~~~ 4@t3:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select NO HE.ATDRYING ‘
option.
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to RINSE &HOLD position.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.

cycle’ sektim hints
is importantto followtheloading
@e
nstructionson pages 8and 9.
.NORMAL WASHis for loadsof
—everyday dishes,glasses and
cookware.
LIGHT WASHis for dishesthat
are lightlysoiledwith soilsthat
have not dried on. Also for
everyday dishesthat have extra
preparation before loading,
RINSE &HOLD is for rinsing
partialloads which will be washed
later.Do not use detergent.
Whathappens ineach cycle
~You’11hear occasional clicking
sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding
action.
—Drain valve opening to pump
water out.
—Timer control as cycle
progresses.
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—Detergent cup opening.
eDuring the dryingperiod:
—The motor stops.
—Watervapor comes through the
vent by the door latch during
drying and when water is being
pumped out.
NORMAL WASH 12.1 ‘7 mBmmmEH
LIGHT WASH 10.3 51 mEIEIEIEllEil
RINSE i%!HOLD 4,9 14 EmEllEl
Drying(lptions:
H13ATlZD
DRYING.Availableonall
washcycletime.
NOHEATDRYING(EnergySaver).
washcyclesexceptRINSE&HOLD.Add29minutesto
Drying heater is turnedoff.Dishesdrynaturally,
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Gwxl.dishw’ashingstarts
with HOT water.
Toget dishesclean and dry,you
needhot water.Tohelp you get
waterof theproper temperature,
yourdishwasherautomatically
heatsthe waterin the washcycle.
Forgood washingand drying,the
enteringwater must be at least
120”F.To preventdishdamage,
inletwater shouldnotexceed 150°F.
How to test water temperature:
Higher water temperature is
needed to dissolvegrease and
activatepowder detergents.Check
your water temperature with a
candy or meat thermometer.Turn
on the hot water faucet nearest the
dishwasher.Put the thermometer in
aglass and let the water run
continuously into the glassuntil
the temperature stopsrising. If the
water temperature is below 120”F
adjust your water heater.
Helpful hints: If outside
temperaturesare unusuallylow,or if
your water travelsalong distance
from water heater to dishwasher,
you may need to setyourwater
heater’sthermostatup. If you have
not used hot water for sometime,
the water in thepipes willbe cold.
Turn on the hot water faucetat the
sink and allowit to run untilthe
water is hot.Then startthe
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°Fand you
cannot adjust your water heater:
Select alonger cycle and fill both
detergent cLlpsat least half-full
with detergent.
Hmvtol.lse 23Irimx?fqp’k.o
Arinse agentmakeswater flow off
dishesquicker thanusual. This
lessenswater spottingand makes
dryingfaster,too,
For best dishwashingperformance,
use of arinse agentsuch as J13T-
DRYbrand isrecommended.
Rinse agentscomein eitherliquid
or solidform. Yourdishwasher
uses the liquidform.
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrewthe cap. Add
the liquidrinse agentuntil itjust
reaches the bottomof the lip inside
the dispenseropening.Replacethe
cap. The dispenserautomatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
If you accidentally spill: Wipeup
the rinse agent with adamp cloth.
Don’t leave the spillin the
dishwasher.It can keep your
detergent from working.
If you can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
BENCICISERCONSUMER
PRODUCTS, INC.
(“JET-DRY”)
411 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
How ‘toChooseandl.lse the “
right detergent.
First, use only powder or liquid
detergent specificallymade for
me hi”dishihnshem iMmrtypes
willcause oversudsing.
Second, check the phosphate
content,Phosphatehelpsprevent
hard-watermaterialsfrom forming
spotsor film on yourdishes.If
yourwater is hard (7 grainsor
more),yourdetergenthas to work
harder.Detergentswith ahigher
phosphatelevel will probablywork
better.If the phosphatecontentis
low (8.7%or less),you’llhave to
use extra detergentwith hard water.
Your water departmentcan tell
you how hardyour water is. So
canyour countyextensionagent.
Or your area’swater softener
company.Just call and ask them
how many “grains” of hardness is
in your water.
How much detergent should you
use? Thatdepends.Is your water J
“hard” or “soft”? Withhard water,
you need extradetergentto get
dishesclean. With softwater,you
need lessdetergent. .
Toomuch detergentwith softwater
—
notonly wastes money,it can be
harmful. It can cause apermanent
cloudinessof glassware,called
“etching.” An outsidelayer of
glassis etched away! But why take
achance when it’seasy to find out
the hardnessof your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Under the sink isn’tagood
place to storedetergent.Too much
moisture. Don’tput powder
detergentinto the dispenser until
you’re ready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’t be fresh OR dry.)
If your powder detqymt gets dd
or bll~y~thlWWit away. Old
detergent oftenwon’t dissolve. I-f
you use aliquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents @2%
[<;;)
don’t “lump” as they age or come - r
in contact with water. f,=
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Y“uw find two detergent
f%pasers on the iinsiiiedoor of
eour dishwasher. Tivo,because
somecycles usetwo washes.
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See “DetergentUsageGuide”
below.(Besurethe CycleIndicator
Dialis al OFFpositionbefore
addingdetergent.Otherwise,the
detergentcup willnot closeand
kztchproperly.)
GRASP HANDLE, /“”
ROTATEAND
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CLOSETIGHTLY /[“
Howtop’x?pare thedishes
forwashing
Hthisis yourfirstdishwasher,or if
you’rereplacingamucholder
model,you may wonderhow much
preparationyourdishesneed.
Actuallyverylittle.Pre-rinsingof
normalfood soilsisnotnecessary.
VWhcommonsenseandalittle
practiceyou’llsoonknowwhat
foodsto remove.Here are some
guidelines:
1.Scrapeoffbones,seeds,skins,
toothpicksand otherhardsolids.It
is alsobestto removehard shelled
vegetables,meattrimmings,leafy
vegetablesand crusts.Remove
excessivequantitiesofoilor grease.
2. Removelargequantitiesof any
food.Yourdishwasherhas abuilt-in
softfood disposerthatpulverizes
softfood bitsandflushesthem
away.It can handlesmallamounts
ofsoftfoods,butlargeamountswill
be difficultto handle.
Close the main cup,
NOTE: Detergent cup may be
opened manually with no harm.
Turnhandle counterclockwise
until it releases.Asnapping sound
is normal when it opens.
Detergentusage chide (powderor liquid)
3.Tryto removefoodscmpsand
placedishesindishwasherbefore
soilhas achancetodly andbecome
hard.Disheswithdried-onsoilare
moredifficultto washand maynot
comecleanin theNC)RMAL
WASHcycle,Remembertouse
yourRINSE &HOLDcyclefor
small“holding” loads.
Note: The foodsmentionedabove
areforexamplesonly.Otherfoods
notmentionedmay alsoneedto be
removedfrom yourdishes.Youmay
alsowantto considerremoving
foodssuch as mustard,mayonnaise,
vinegar,lemonjuice and otherfoods
thatcan causediscolorationof
stainlesssteelif allowedto remain
on dishesfor alongperiodof time.
SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(O-3grains hardness) (3-7 grains) (7-12 grains*) u
CYCLES MainCup OpenCup MainCup OpenCup MainCup$ OpenCup*
NORMALWASH 1Tablespoon~1Tablespoon HalfFull +HalfFull Completely ~Completely
minimum minimum Full Full
LIGHTWASH 1Tablespoon None HalfFull None Completely None
minimum Full
RIIVSE&HOLD use no detergent use no detergent use no ‘detergent ~
‘$12
grainsandupisextremelyhardwater.Awatersoftenerisrecommended.Withoutit, lime
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~;:%>~anbllildUpin thewatervalve.The watervalvemay stickwhileopenandcauseflooding.
‘:-/! FilledMainCupholds3tablespoons;FilledOpenCupholds2tablespoons.
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How tobad your dishwasher HowtoloadtheTOPRACK
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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 sendswater out overthe dishesto wash the
items in the upper rack.
Thetoprack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.Cups
and glassesfit best along the sides.This is the place for
dishwasher-safeplastics,too. Make sure smallplastic
iternsare lodged in tightly so they can’tfall onto the
Calrod@heatingunit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot
move easily.Don’t let the glasses toucheach other.
WATCH OUT FOR THIS.
The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don‘t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be
careful not to let aportion of an item such as apot or
dish hanc[leextend thi”o~]ghthe bottom rack. This cotdd
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
This rack is ideal for dishwasher-safe plastics. When
loading, place plastic items along the back and.be sure
that each plastic tumbler is secured over two fingers.
This will prevent dislodging; tumbler will not fall
through rack onto heating unit.
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Sauce pans, mixing bowlsand other small items may be
placed~face dew;-–in thetop rack. The top rack ij
handy for all kinds of odd shapes.
~OW~010~~ ~~~ BOTTOMRACK
el
Load platters,pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in
corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitcherf
salad bowls and mixing bowls, shouldbe washed in th
lower rack.
1IHeavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be
loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler
pans and racks along the edge.
Fitplates and saucersbetweenthe pins.Place items so
thatwater anddetergentfrom wash arm can reach soiled
surfaces.
Putflatware in the removablebasket with handles up to
protectyour hands.Mix knives,forks and spoonsso they
~on’tn&t together.Distributeevenly.Smali plastic items, A
suchas measuringspoons and lids from small containers
are not recommended for automaticdishwashing.If v
placed in the dishwasher,they should go in the bottom of
silverware basket with silverwareon top.
F’rwca.lticm!
Takeout anything that may faHor extend through the
.&#>ottom of the basket.
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Iitem
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whatyou canusua~lywashsafelyinyour dishwasher.
Andwhatyou can’t.
SpecialImtructiom
.Somedarkening
or spotting possible, Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel woolpads,
usually
Safe
Material Exceptions(notsafe)
YES Somecolored anodizedaluminumcan
fade.
China/Stoneware YES Antique, metal-trimmecj,hand-painted
or over-the-glazepatterns fade. Gold
leaf will discolor.
Antique,metal-trimmed or hand-
painted patterns fade. Gold leaf will
discolor.
If in doubt,check with the manufacturer,or test wash
one piece daily for at least amonth.Compare with the
rest of the set,
Load securely to prevent movement.Check
manufidcturer’sinstructions for yourcrystal.
Crystal YES
Do not wash in dishwasher, Damage to dishwasher and
discoloration or staining of dishwasher mayresult.
Non-dishware
items—such as
electronic air cleaner
filters, furnace filters
paint brushes, etc,
Glass
NO
Milk glass may yellow.
YES
Iron NO Iron will rust.
Pewter
Plastics
NO
YES
Pewter tarnishes.
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHERSAFE,test one piece in
the top rack b;fore dishwashing an entire set. Wash in
top rack only.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.
Stainless steel YES
SterIingSilver
and Silver plate Don’tput in same silverware basket withstainless steel. Contact between
metalscan damage silver. Don’t wash
;opper utensils in the same load. Silver
nay get abrown film. Adhesive used
oattach some hollow-handle knives
:an loosen.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-
remcwebjack spots, Pjace in back section of silverware
basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent
cup.
YES
YESNon-stick
coatings After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
I’incan rust.
Tin INO
wood INO Woodcan warp, crack or lose its
finish with any type of washing.
Forgetadsh? Here’s
when-you‘mLIBaddit.
Adddishesanytimeduringthe
RINSE&HOLD cycle.With
However, opening the door during 2. Wait afew seconds until the
any cycle lessens cleaning power water calms. Then open the door,
because the temperature inside the
dishwasher is lowered. So try to 3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
load eve~ythingat the beginning. 4. Close the door and push the
otherwash cycles,you can add
dishesat any timeBEFORE the main
detergentwash portionof thecycle.
Iatch to the far right. When the
door is locked, washing will
continue.
Here’s how to add aforgotten dish:
1.Push the door latch to the left,
Washing will stop.
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~Questions?
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PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHESDON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
LACK OR GRAY
ARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT IN
DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOWOR
BROWN FILM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Afuse in yourhome may be blown,or thecircuit breaker tripped.Replacefuse or
reset circuitbreaker.Remove any other appliancesfrom the circuit.
Utensilsmay not be secureon rack pins, or somethingsmallmay havedroppedfrom
the rack. Wateris causing utensilsto rattle. Make sure everythingis securelyplaced in
dishwasher.
Make sure inletwater temperatureis correct. (See Page 6.)
Unload the bottomrack first. Waterfrom dishes in the top rack maybe spiliinginto the
bottomrack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’tnest together.Avoidoverloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’snot empty.
Check inlet water temperature. It shouldbe at least 120°F.(Totest, seepage 6.)
Water pressure may be temporarilylow. Turn 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 14.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8and 9.)
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
with amild abrasive cleanser.
Water may not be reaching the detergentcups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used apowder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically,call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
CycleIndicator Dial must be in OFF position for cuplidto closeandlatchproperly.If
youunlatchthedoorandopenit to dryyourdishes,theCycleIndicatorDialdoesnot
advance to OFF by itself.
~eaor coffeecanstaincups.Removethestainsby hand,usingasolutionof 1/2cup
)leachand3cupswarmwater.
4noverallyellowor brownfilm on dishesor glasswarecan becausedby iron
Iepositsin water.Aspecialfilterin thewatersupplylineis ?.heonlywayto correct
hisproblem.Yourwatersoftenercompanycantellyou aboutthefilter.
Yellowfilmon sterlingsilverresultswhenyouwashcopperutensilsin thesame
load.Silverpolishwillusuallyremovethisstain.
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PROBLEM
SPOTSAND
FILMINGON
GLASSESAND
FLATWARE
CLOUDIN.ESS ON
GLASSWARE
POSSU3LECAUSE AND REMEDY
Spottingcan be caused by all these things:
Extremely hard water.(Seepage 6.)
Low inlet water temperature.(Totest, see page 6.)
overloading the dishwasher.
Improper loading. (See pages 8and 9.)
Old or damp powder detergent.
Phosphate level in detergenttoo low. (Seepage 6.)
Rinse agent dispenserempty.(See page 6.)
Toolittle detergent. (See page 7.)
Due to varying local water conditionsand personalpreferences, try severalbrands of
detergentsto find one that gives the best results for you. Aliquid dishwasher detergent
may help reduce filming.
T&remove stubborn spots and film from gkwsware:
1. Remove all metal utensilsfrom the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select Normal Wash cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will
now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2cups (500ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of
thedishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4cup (60ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call GE Factory Service.)
Using avinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice amonth? 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.
Watertemperatureenteringdishwasherexceeds150°F.
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P’ROBLEM
CHIPPING OF
CHINA
SMALL AMOUNT 01
WATERSTANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATERWON’T NJMI
OUT OFTHETUB
SUDS IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
MOTOR HUMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE ANDREMEDY
Roughhandlingcan cause chipping.Load with care. Make sure glasswareand china
are se~llreand cm’t j~ Ioose.(Seepage$forcorr~ctWaYtoloadglassware.)Make
suretallglassesandstemwarewill clearthetopof thetub when you push the rack
into the dishwasher.
Always usethe top mck for delicateitems.
Wateraroundthe outleton the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
water,It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.
If theentire bottom of the tub has water, you may have adrain problem. Clean the air
gap, if you have one. (See page 14.)
Check thekitchen sink. Is it draining well? Youmay need aplumber.
If dishwasherdrains into disposer,run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
Sudsing detergentsare not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.
T’oremove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1gallon
of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly
turning the control dial until adrain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so 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.
Dishwasher has not been used on aregular basis.
If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.
Ifyouneedmorehelp..cdl, toll free:
GEAnswer‘center”
800.626.2000
consumer information Service
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careandcleaning
USERMAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS the clishwmher.Am.1you may not
even haveone. Not all plumbing
codesrequire.air gaps.
Not using your dishwasher,
in‘winter?’Protect
agahst!h?x!!zingo
If your dishwasheris leftin an e
unheatedplaceduring the winter,
mlcaservicetechnicianto:
*Cut off electricpower to the
dishwasher.Remove fusesor trip
circuit breaker.
~Turn off the water supply.
~Disconnectthe water inlet line
from the water valve.
~Drain water from the inlet line
and water valve. (Use apan to
catch the water,)
eReconnectthe water inlet line to
the water valve.
@Removetheplasticpump cover in
thetub bottomanduse aspongeto
soakup water in the rubberboot.
Cleanthe controlpanelWith a
li@tly &3qMNM cMII. Dry
thoroughly.Do not use abrasives
or sharpobjectson the panel.They
can damage it.
(km the outside with agood
appliancepolish wax. The outside
cabinetfinish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouringpads,
or harsh or gritty cleaners,
AppliancePolish Wax &Cleaner
(Cat.No. WR97X0216) is
availablefrom GE Appliance
Parts Mart.
If you have an air gap,check it at
least once amonth.IT IS NOT
PARTOF YOUR DISHWASHER,
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The inside usually takes care of
itself. lf it shouldever need
cleaning, use amild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
Theair gap is easy to dean.
With most types, first turn off the
dishwasher,then lift off the
chrome cover.Then unscrew the IPUMP COVER SCREWS I
plastic cap and check for any
buildup of grit. Atoothpickmakes
cleaning easy.
Built-in dishwashers
oftenuse an airgap.
Keepit dean. Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
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
How tochange color panels
If you are redecorating, you can How to change the door panel: Awood panel trim kit.contains
trim and instructionsfor adding a
decorativewood doorpanel and
lower accesspanel to match kitchen
cabinets.The kitis availableat no
extracost. (SpecifyGPF40.)
Order from:
GE Appliances
c/o Dri-ViewManufacturing
4706 AllrnondAve.
Louisville,KY 40209
—
change your dishwasher’s door —
1. T.&eout trim screws on either
panel to match or blend with your
new colors. sideof thedishwasherdoor.
Removethesidetrim.
The panel is held in place by the
doortrim.Eachsideof thepanelis 2. Slidethepanelout.
adifferentcolor.Oryoucanpaint (Careful-edges may be sharp.)
the panel with the color of your 3. Turn the panel around and put
own choice. the color you want in front.
4. Replacethepanel,sidetrimand
screws.
Note: Donot operate the
dishwasherwhilechanging
panels.
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YOURGEAuToMATic DISHWASHER
WARRANTY {
WHAT!s COVERED FWLLONE-Y’EAFiWARRANTY
For one yearfrom date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge, parts andservicelabor in
your hometo repairor replaceany
part at fhe dishwasherthat fails
becauseof amanufacturingdefect.
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
Forten yearsfrom date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor in
vour-hometo re~airor redate the
~ubor ckmf .M7irif itfails’to contain
water becauseof amanufacturing
defect such as cracking,chipping,
peeling or rusting.
This warrantyis extendedto the
oriainalpurchaserand any
succeedingownerfor products
purchasedfor ordinaryhome use in
the 48 mainlandstates, Hawaii and
VJashington,D.C.InAlaskathe
warranty isthe sameexceptthat it
is LIMITED becauseyou must pay
to ship the productto the service
shop or for the servicetechnician’s
travel coststo your home.
All warrantyservicewill be provided
by our FactoryServiceCenters or
by our authorizedCustomer Care”
servicersduring normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directoryfor -
GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE
or GENERAL ELECTRIC
CUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE.
WHATIISNOTCOVERED ~Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Readycw Use and Carematerial.
if you then have any questions
about operatingthe product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer CenteF
800.626.2000
consumer information service
~Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
*Replacementof housefuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
~Cleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line. a
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Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose ‘
or used commercially. (
@Damage to product caused by
accident,fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
W~~~tWO~: General !Ekctrk Company
iffurtherhelp is needed cmncerriingthis warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs,GEAppliances,Louisville,KY40225 -—
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