GE GSD570M User manual

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Contents
Air Gap 14 Problem Solver 11-13
Appliance Registration 2Rinse Agent 6
Care and Cleaning 14 Safety Instructions 3
China, Crystal, Sterling 10 User Maintenance Instructions 14
Consumer Services 19 Warranty Back Cover
Cycle Features 5Water Temperature 6
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Winter Storage 14
Dispenser Cups 7
Energy Saver Switch 4
Energy-Saving Tips 2
Front Panel Color Change
Loading 8%
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating Instructions 4,5
Cycle Selection 4,5 GEAnswerCimtt@
Drying Options 4,5 8M.&W’WO
Built-in Model GSD570M
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Help us help you...
Before using vour dishwasher,
read this boowkcarefully.
Itis intended to help you operate
and maintain your new dishwasher
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you donut understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
Ybu’11find them on aIabcl
ftistcned to the tub wtill just inside
the dishwasher dot~r.
These numbers tire tils(~tln the
Consumer Product O\vncrship
Registration Ctird th:~tcam with
jrimr dishwasher. Bctor-c sending in
this CA. please write these
nulllbcrs hert:
Model Number
Serial Number
If vou received
adamaged dishwasher...
Imnlcdititel} contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold YOUthe
dishwxhcr.
Save time and money
Before vou request “
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service...
Check the Problem Solver (pages
11through 13j. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
T(]obtain aSpanish language
version of this book. call
GE Answer Centerm
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Para obtencr Id versitin en
espanol de cste rnanuul,
Ilanle a
GE Answer Centcr$
servicio &Inlilrmacitin
para c1consumidor,
teldii)no 800.626.2000.
Energy-saving tips
●.+iW’aJ%select the cycle that USt?S
least amount of \vater that \viil
remove the soil from the loud.
seepages 4and 5.
If you need service
To obtain ser~;ice. see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We”reproud of our ser~ice and
want you to be pleased. If for s(~nlt
reason you are not happv Nith [he
service you receive. her> are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST. contact the people ~~ho
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In mo>(
cases. this will sol~’ethe. problem.
NEXT. if you are still not pleased.
write all the details—including
your phone number-to:
.Manager. Consumer Reldtion>
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville. Kentuck> 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is \till
not resolved. write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wicker Drl\e
Chicago. Illinois 60606
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING-When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
GUse this appliance only for
its intended purpose, as you
will find described in this Use
and Care Book.
●This dishwasher must be
properly installed and located
in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before
it is used. If you did not receive
an Installation Instructions sheet
with your dishwasher, you can
obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you.
—This appliance must be
connected to agrounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.
—Connect to aproperly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
●Do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
●Use only powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
●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 might come
into contact with the heating
unit and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of
injury.
●When loading items to be
washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal, and
B. Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
●Do not touch the heating
element during or immediately
after use.
●Do not operate your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
●Do not tamper with controls.
●Do not abuse, sit on, or stand
on the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher.
●Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing material properly.
Before discarding adishwasher,
remove the door of the washing
compartment.
●Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
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reach of children, preferably in
alocked cabinet. Observe all ●.
warnings on container labels to [-
avoid personal injury.
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●To minimize the possibility of =“
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply _
before attempting any maintenance.
Note: Turning the control dial to
the OFF position does not
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply. We recommend
having aqualified technician
service your appliance.
W~G-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 aresidence 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.
SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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How to ot)eratevour dishwasher
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Steam Vent Door Latch (unlocked) Cycle Indicator Dial
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots,
pans, bowls, etc., according to
instructions on pages 8and 9.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the
detergent dispenser. Make sure the
Cycle Indicator dial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
(See pages 6and 7.)
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. Occasionally check to
insure rinse agent container is at
least half full. (See page 6.)
STEP 3. Select Drying Option.
ENERGY
SAVER
BHEATED
ORVING
HEATED DRYING.. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER(no-heat
drying). Turns the drying heater off
to saveenergy. Dishes will dry
naturally over alonger period such
as overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door afler
the cycle is complete to reduce
the natural drying time.
Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 7%for
the NORMAL WASH cycle.
STEP 4. Select the cycle and start
the dishwasher. See Cycle Selection
Hints at right.
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher.
●ForNORMAL WASHcycle:
a. Latch the door. ,
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RINSE ●ONLY mI&m; nnmc
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b. Slowly turn CycleIndicator dial
to ON position to start the cycle.
Youwill hear the motor start. There
is atime delay between start-up and
waterfill so you will not hear any
washaction right away.
Toobtain the benefits of acomplete
cycle,be careful that you do not
turn the dial any further than
necessaryto start the dishwasher.
●ForLIGHT WMH cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator dial
to LIGHT WASH position.
c. Latch door to start the cycle.
●ForRINSE ONLYcycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select ENERGY SAVER drying
option.
OFF● ● ON
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
dial to RINSE ONLY position.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.
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It is important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 8and 9.
NORMAL WASH is for loads
of everyday dishes, glasses
and cookware.
LIGHT WASH is for dishes that
are lightly soiled with soils that
have not dried on. Also for
everyday dishes that have extra
preparation before loading.
RINSE ONLY is for rinsing partial
loads which will be washed later.
Do not use detergent.
What happens in each cycle
●You’ll hear occasional clicking ●During the drying period:
sounds: —The motor stops.
—Soft food disposer shredding —Water vapor comes through the
action. vent by the door latch during
—Drain valve opening to pump drying and when water is being
*water out. pumped out.
“’+”: —Timer control as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
Wwh
Water Use Cycle Time
Gallons Minutes
Wash Cycles (approx. )(approx. )Cycle Sequence
NORMAL WASH 1~.1 ‘7 l%llmmwmmm
LIGHT WASH 10.3 51 mmmmmm
RINSE ONLY 4.9 14 mmm
Drying Options:
HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE ONLY. Add 29 minutes to wash
cycle time.
ENERGY SAVER. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
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Good dishwashing starts
with HOT water.
To get dishes clean and dry you
need hot water. To help you get
water of the proper temperature,
your dishwasher automatically
heats the water in the wash cycle.
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.
How to test water temperature:
Check your water temperature
inside your dishwasher with a
candy or meat thermometer.
Let the dishwasher run through
one fill and pump out cycle, then
let the dishwasher fill with water
the second time.
When you hear the water stor)
filling; unlatch the door and ;Iowly
open it.
Measure the temperature of the
water in the bottom of the tub this
way:
Remove the silverware basket and
place acandy or meat thermometer
in the water towards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
than 120°F, you will not get good
washing results. Higher water
temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder
detergents.
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures are unusually low, or
if your water travels along distance
from water heater to dishwasher,
YOUmay 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 arinse agent.
Arinse agent makes water flow
off dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
For best dishwashing performance,
use of arinse agent such as JET-DRY
brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solid form. Your dishwasher’s
dispenser uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add
the liquid rinse agent until it just
reaches the bottom of the lip inside
the dispenser opening. Replace the
cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
If you accidentally spill: Wipe
up the rinse agent with adamp
cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the
dishwasher. It can keep your
detergent from working.
If you can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER
PRODUCrS, INC.
(“JET DRY”)
411W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 4% ounces. This
should last about 3months. Fill
as needed. Do not overfill.
How to choose and use
detergent. $
First,use oniy powderor liquid ‘
detergentsspecifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types
will cause oversudsing.
Second, check the phosphate
content. Phosphate helps prevent
hard-water materials from forming
spots or film on your dishes. If your
water is hard (7 grains or more),
your detergent has to work harder.
Detergents with ahigher phosphate
level will probably work better. If
the phosphate content is low (8.7%
or less), you’ll haveto use extra
detergent with hard water.
Yourwater department can tell
YOUhow hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent.
Or your area’s water softener
company. Just call and ask them
how many “grains of hardness”
there are in your water.
How much detergent should you
use? That depends. Is your water
“hard” or “sofi”? With hard water.
you need extra detergent to get
dishes clean. With soft water, you
need less detergent.
Toomuch detergent with soft water
not only wastes money, it can be
harmful. It can cause apermanent
cloudiness of glassware, called
“etching.” An outside layer of glass
is etched away! Of course, this takes
some time. But why take achance
when it’s easy to find out the
hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Under the sink isn’t agood
place to store detergent. Too much
moisture. Don’t put powder detergent
into the dispenser until you’re
ready to wash dishes, either. (It
won’t be fresh OR dry. )
If your powder detergent gets old
or lumpy, throw it away. Itwon’t
wash well. Old detergent often
won’t dissolve.
If you use aliquid dishwasher -
detergent, these precautions are not -%
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they age or come
in contact with water.
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-You’ll find two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. There are two,
because some cyclesuse twowashes.
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See “Detergent Usage Guide’’ below,
(Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial
is at OFF position before adding
detergent. Otherwise, the deter~ent
cup Lidwill not close and latch -
properly. )
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How to prepare the
dishes for washing
If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you’re replacing amuch 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 alittle
practice, you’ll soon know what
foods to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy
vegetables and crusts. Remove
excessive quantities of oil or
grease.
2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Your dishwasher has abuilt-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes
soft food bits and flushes them away.
It can handle small amounts of
soft foods, but large amounts will
be difficult to handle.
Always close the main cup tightly.
When it isfirmly latched, you will
hear aclicking sound. Do not
overtighten.
NOTE: Detergent cup may be opened
manually with no harm. Turn handle
counterclockwise until it releases.
Asnapping sound is normal when
it opens.
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
3. Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has achance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more difficult to wash and may
not come clean in the NORMAL
WASH cycle. Remember to use
your RINSE ONLY cycle for small
“holding” loads.
Note: The foods mentioned here
are for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. 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 along period of time.
SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(O-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains) (7-12grains*)
CYCLES Main Cup$ IOpen Cupt Main Cup$ IOpen Cup~ Main Cup~ Open Cup*
NORMAL WASH cycle 1Tablespoon ~1Tablespoon Half Full ~Half Full Completely +Completely
minimum minimum Full Full
LIGHT WASH cycle 1Tablespoon None Half Full None Completely None
minimum Full
RINSE ONLY cycle Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent
-- *12grains and up is extremely hard water. Awater softener is recommended. Wkhout it, $Filled Main Cup holds 3tablespoons;
lime can build up in water valve. Water valve may stick while open and cause flooding. Filled Open Cup holds 2tablespoons.
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How toloadyourdishwasher Howtoload the TOP RACK
7his is arandom mixed load, the most common tvue vou
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will have.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in
the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the
center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items
in the upper rack. Aspray arm in the top washes down.
Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper
wash arm is not blocked.
WA7CH 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 handle extend through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
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 unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot
move easily. Don’t let the gl~sses touch each other.
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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 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.
How to load the BOTTOM RACK
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so
that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled
surfaces.
Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to
protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so
they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic
items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small
containers are not recommended for automatic
dishwashing. If placed in the dishwasher, they should go
in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.
Precaution!
<. Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in
corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers,
salad bowls and mixing bowls; should be wash~d in the
lower rack.
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be
loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler
pans and racks along the edge.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Usually
Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
China/ YES Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze one piece daily for at least amonth. Compare with the
patterns fade. rest of the set.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Crystal YES Antique, metal-trimmed or Load securely to prevent movement.
hand-painted patterns fade. Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Non-dishware NO Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
items—such and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
Glass YES Milk Glass may yellow.
Iron NO Iron will rust.
Pewter NO Pewter tarnishes.
Plastics YES If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in
the top rack before dishwashing an entire set. Wash in top
rack only.
Stainless steel YES Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.
Sterling Silver YES Don’t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can
and Silver plate basket with stainless steel. stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove
Contact between metals can black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to
damage silver. avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.
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.
Non-stick YES After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
coatings vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
Tk NO Tin can rust.
Wood NO Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type washing.
Forget adish? Here’s when However, opening the door during 2. Wait afew seconds until the
you can add it. any cycle lessens cleaning power water calms. Then open the door.
Add dishes any time during the because the temperature inside the 3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
RINSE ONLY cycle. With other dishwasher is lowered. So try to
load everything at the beginning. 4. Close the door and push the
wash cvcles. vou can add dishes at latch to the far right. When the
anytim”eBEFORE the maindetergent Here’showto add aforgotten dish: door is locked, {ashing will
washportion of the cycle. 1. Push the door latch to the left. continue.
Washing will stop,
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Questions?
Use This Problem Solver
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PROBLEIM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
DISHWASHER Afuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fise or
WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
UNUSUAL NOISE 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.
DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 6.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.
UNCLEAN DISHES Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120”F. (To test, see page 6.)
AND FLATWARE To obtain the benefits of acomplete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any
further than necessary to start the dishwasher.
Water pressure may be temporarily low. firn 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.)
BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against other dishes. Remove
MARKS ON DISHES marks wdl amild abrasive cleanser.
DETERGENT LEFT Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
IN DISPENSER CUPS 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.
DETERGENT CUP CycleIndicator dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly.
LID WON’TLATCH If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not
AFTER ADDING advanceto OFF by itself.
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR BROWN Teaor coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using asolution of 1/2 cup
FILM bleach and 3cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in water. Aspecial falter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem.
Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
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Extre:nel~ hard water. (See page 6.)
Lm; inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)
Overloading the dishwasher.
Improper loading. (See pages 8and 9.)
Old t~rdamp powder detergent.
Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)
Rinse agcn( dispenser empty. (See page 6.)
Too little detergent. (See page 7.)
Local \\ate rcondit ions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents
to find (~ncthat :i\cs the best results for you. Aliquid dishwasher detergent may help
reduce filnlin~.
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TO reInoJe stul]l)orn spots and film from glass}vare:
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Rcnl(Nc id] metal utensils from the dishwasher.
D(J[lot ;}(IL1Llctcrgcnt.
St:irt [Ilc disl]~v:lsl]cr(USCNORMAL WASH cycle) and allow to run for 15to 20
mi]lutcs. The dishw;lstlcr \vill now be in the main wash.
If ~inc~:lr rinse dOcsll’t t~ork: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
:Icid ~’r!~t:ll~instc:lti t~iJ’incg:lr. (,Mt>stdrugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
d~wsn’[. C>ullGE Factory Scrvicc. )
Using :1tincgar or citric ;Icid crystal rinse more than twice amonth? Consider ahome
tiatcr ~oltcn~r.
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~~hurtcst c~clc thdt \\iil get thcm clean.
IIW’atcrtcmpcrilture entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.
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~CHi PPl N(; OF Cl-IIN.-\ ~Rough h~]nd]iny can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
1I~Imwwre :md cant jar ]o~Js~ (See page 8for correct way to load glassware. )Make
I\~ure tall :iasscs and’stenlw;irc will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
SMALL AMOUNT OF Wateraround the Outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have adrain problem. Clean the air
OUT OF THE TUB gap, if you have one. (See page 14.)
Check the kitchen sink. ISit draining well? You may need aplumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS K) AVOIDSUDSING.
Toremove 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.
DISHWASHER LEAKS 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.
[f’you need more help . .. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”)
800.626.2000
consumer information service

Care and Cleaning
LJSER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it.
Clean the outside with agood
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads.
or harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish Wax &Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X0216) is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
The inside usually takes care of
itself. If it should ever need
cleaning. use amild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
Built-in dishwashers
often use an air gap.
Keep it clean.
An air gap is aplumbing device.
[t protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it ifa drain
clogs. The air gap is not apart t~f
the dishwasher. And you may nt~t
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
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If you have an air gap, check it
at least once amonth. IT IS 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 lift offthe chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check fbr any build-up ofgrit.
Atoothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time ~cmr
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
Protect vour dishwasher
w
~~ainst t’reezin~.
Ify(wr dishw;lshcr is left in an
unhc;itcd plucc during the winter-.
ask :i wnicc [cchniciun to:
●cut off-c]cctric power to the
dishwasher. Rcm(w I-usesor trip
circuit brcakr.
QTurn off the water suppi!.
cDisconnect the water inlet line
from the water \alve.
●Drain water from the inlc[ lint
and water val~e. (L-se Qpan t~l
catch the water. )
●Reconnect the \vater inlet line to
the water valve.
●Remove the plastic pump cm er in
the tub bottom and use asponge [LI
soak up water in the rubber boot.

How to change color panels
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If >OUare redecorating. you can
change your dishwasher’s front
panel to match or blend with your
nmv colors.
The panel is held in place by the
door trim. Each side of the panel
is adifferent color. Or you can
paint apanel with the color of
your own choice.
Awood panel trim kit contains
trim and instructions for adding
decorative wood door panel and
lower access panel to match kitchen
cabinets. Use the order form below
to order this kit.
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exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER I
WARRANTY II
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. t
WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
iFor one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of the dishwasher that
fails because of amanufacturing
defect.
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
For ten years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace the
PermaTuf@ tub or door liner if it
fails to contain water because of a
manufacturing defect such as
cracking, chipping, peeling or
rusting.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE” SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED ●Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Cente@
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.
.Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
●Cleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line.
.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.
WARRANlOR 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.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Part No. 165D3080P173 GSD570M
Pub. No. 49-5481
6-90 CG