GE GSD580 User manual

Dishwasher
Contenti
Air(iap
14
Safety Instructions :3
Appliance Registration
2
User Maintenance Instructions 14
(~are and Cleaning 14
Warranty Back (:over
(:hina, CJrystal, Sterling
10
Water Temperature 6
(:onsurner Services 15
Winter Storage
14
(:ycle Features
5
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7
Dispenser
(;ups
7
Enerby Saver Stitch
4
Ener~-Saving Tips
2
Front Panel [lolor (;hange 14
Loading
8,9
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operating Instructions 4,5
Cycle Selection 4,5
Drying options 4,5
Problem Solver 11-13
GE Answer Centerw
Rinse Agent
6
800.626.2000
Built-in Model GSD580
GE Appliances

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Before you request
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service...
It is intended to help you operate Check the Problem Solver (pages
and maintain your new dishwasher 1 I through
13). It lists causes of
properly.
minor operating problems that you
Keep it handy for answers to your
can correct yourself.
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
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.
If you received a damaged
dishwasher...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
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version of this book, call
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consumer information service.
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obtener la version en
espahol de este manual,
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Energy-sating tips
The power consumption of your
dishwasher can be minimized if
you follow these suggestions:
● Operate 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 keep soils moist, easier to
remove.
● Always select the cycle that
uses least amount of water that
will remove the soil from the
load. See pages 4 and 5.
● If. you don ‘t need your dishes
right away, use your ENERGY
SAVER no-heat feature that turns
the drying heater off automatically.
Dishes dry naturally over a longer
period such
as overnight.
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Hyou need sertice
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
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, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
● Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose, as you will
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 a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or
lead of the appliance.
—Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical
overload.
● Do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
c 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 a dishwasher, remove
the door of the washing
compartment.
● Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
● 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 a qualified technician
service your appliance.
WARNINGHYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical
action within your water heater.
It can accumulate in the water
heater and/or water pipes if hot
water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer.
HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the
possibility of damage or injury,
if you have not used hot water
for two weeks or more, or
moved into a residence in which
the hot water system may not
have been used for some time,
turn on all hot water faucets and
allow them to run for several
minutes before using any
electrical appliance which is
connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any
hydrogen gas to escape. Also,
since the gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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How to operate your dishwasher
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots,
pans, bowls, etc. according
to
instructions on pages 8 and 9.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the
detergent dispenser. Make sure the
Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
(See pages 6 and 7.)
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. Occasionally check to
make sure the rinse agent container
is at least half full. (See page 6.)
STEP 3. Select HEATED DRY.
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STEP 4. Select the cycle and start
dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection
Hints on next page.)
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher.
● For POTSCRUBBER and
NORMAL WASH cycles:
POT- NORMAL
SCRUBBER WASH
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● For LIGHT WASH cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push NORMAL WASH button.
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to LIGHT WASH position.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.
● For RINSE & HOLD cycle:
HEATED DRY. Turns the drying
heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER (no heat boost).
Turns the drying heater off to save
energy. Dishes
will dry naturally
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a. Be sure door is unlatched.
a. Push selected
cycle button. b. Select ENERGY SAVER drying
b. Latch the door.
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over a longer period such as c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to ON position to start the cycle.
overnight. You will hear the motor start.
to RINSE & HOLD position.
If
vou need vour dishes sooner.
There is a time delay between
d. Latch door to start the cycle.
op~n the dishwasher door after’ the start-up and water
fill so you
cycle is complete to reduce the
will not hear any wash action
natural drying time.
right away.
Use of this option reduces the
To obtain the benefits of a complete
electrical energy used by this
cycle, be careful that you do not
mode] approximately 770 for the
turn the dial any further than
NORMAL WASH cycle.
necessary to start the dishwasher.
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Cycle selection hints
It is important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 8 and 9.
POTSCRUBBER—For items such
as pots, pans and casseroles with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included.
NORMAL WASH—For loads of
everyday dishes, glasses and
cookware.
LIGHT WASH—For dishes that
are lightly soiled with soils that
have not dried on. Also for
everyday dishes that have extra
preparation before loading.
RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later.
Do not u.~e detergent.
What happens in each cycle
● You II 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.
Wash
Water Use Cycle Time
Gallons
Minutes
Wash Cycles
(approx.) (approx.) Cycle
Sequence
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NORMAL WASH
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Rinse
LI(;HT WASH
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RINSE & HOLD 4.9
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Drying Options:
HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 24, minutes to wash
cycle (ime.
ENERGY SAVER. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

Good dishwashing starts
with HOT water.
To get dishes clean and dry, you
need ho[ 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
1200F. To prevent dish damage,
inlet water should not exceed 1500F.
How to test water temperature:
Check the
wtiter temperature
inside
your dishwasher with a
candy or meat thermometer.
Let the dishwasher run
throllgh one
fill and pump out cycle, then let
the dishwasher fill with water the
second
time.
When you hear the water stop
filling, unlatch the door
and slowly
open it.
Measure the temperature of the
water in the bottom of the tub this
way:
Remove the silverware basket and
place a candy or meat thermometer
in the water towards
the middle of
the tub.
If the temperature is less
than 1200F. you will not get good
washing results. Higher water
temperature is
needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder
detergents.
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures
tire unusually low, or if
your water travels a long distance
from water heater to dishwasher,
you
may need to set your wtitcr
heater’s thermostat up. If you have
not used hot water
for some [ime,
the water in the pipes will be cold.
Turn on the hot w~ter faucet at the
sink
and fil]ow it to run until the
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water is hot. Then start the
dishwasher.
If you’ve recentty done
laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater
time to recover before operating the
dishwasher.
To improve washability if the
water is less than
120°F and you
cannot adjust your water heater:
Select a longer cycle and fill both
detergent cups at least half-full
with detergent.
How to use a rinse agent..
A rinse agent makes water flow off
dishes quicker 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
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 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” )
41 I W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
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How to choose and use the
right detergent.
First, use only powder or liquid
detergent specifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types
will cause oversudsing.
Second, check the phosphate
content. Phosphate helps prevent
hard-water materials from forming
spots or film on your dishes. If
your water is hard (7 grains or
more),
your detergent has to work
harder. Detergents with a higher
phosphate level will probably work
better. If the phosphate content is
low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to
use extra detergent with hard water.
Your water department can tell
you how hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent.
Or your area’s water softener
comptiny. Just call and ask them
how many “grains” of hardness is
in your water.
How much detergent should you
use:) That depends. Is your water
“hard” or “soft’”? With hfird water,
you need extra detergent to get
dishes clean. With soft water, yOLI
need less detergent.
Too much detergent with
soft water
not only wastes money, it cdn be
harmful. It can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware.
ctilled
“etching.” An outside taycr ot
glass is etched away! But why take
a chance when it’s easy to find out
the hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent f’resh and
dry.
Under the sink isn’t a good
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
ft-esh 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
arc not
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they age or come
in contact with water.

You’ll find two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. There are two
because some cycles use two
washes.
See “Detergent Usage Guide”
below.
(Be sure the Cycle Indicator
Dial is at OFF position before
adding detergent. Otherwise, the
detergent cup lid will 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 a much older
model, you may wonder how much
preparation your dishes need.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessary.
With common sense and a little
practice you’ll soon know what
foods to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other 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 a
built-
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.
Close the main cup.
NOTE: Detergent cup may be
opened manually with no
harm.
Turn handle ~ounterc’l(~ckwi.~e
until it releases. A snapping 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 a chance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more
diff]cult to wash and may not
come clean in the NORMAL
WASH cycle. Remember to use
your RINSE & HOLD cycle for
small “holding” loads.
Note: The foods mentioned above
are 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 a
long period of time.
When using the POTSCRUBBER
cycle, less preparation is required
before loading. The POTSCRUBBER
cycle can wash heavily-soiled dishes
and remove dried-on and baked-on
SO~ WATER MEDIUM WATER
(O-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains)
CYCLES Main Cup$ Open Cup*
Main Cup$ Open Cup$
soils from pots, pans and casseroles.
Items with burned-on soils may not
come clean and the dishwasher cannot
remove burn marks or restore fading
caused by overheating during cooking.
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POTSCRUBBER and I Tablespoon
I 1 Tablespoon
Half Full ~ Half Full
NORMAL WASH
minimum
~ minimum
LIGHT WASH
1 Tablespoon
None
Half Ful]
None
minimum
HARD WATER
(7- 12 grains*)
Main Cup~
Open Cup*
Completely ~ Completely
Full Full
Completely
None
Full
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Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent
* 12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water valve.
The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.
~Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
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How to load your dishwasher
>~OLi vh’ill ll(ii’e.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
water
can reach the soiled surfaces, The wash arm in
the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the
center sends water out
over the dishes to wash the
items in the upper
rack. A spray arm in the top washes
down. Make sure to place
tall items to the outside so
the upper wash
arm is not blocked.
WATCH OUT
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The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don’t block
i[ or load tull thillgs next to it. Also, be
careful not to let
a portion of an item such as a pot or
dish handle
extend through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
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How to load the TOP MCK
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 glasses touch each other.
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 UD to
protect your hunds. Mix knives, forks and spoons s: 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 bowl;, should be washed in
th(
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.
Don’t let
extend tl
bottom.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Usually
Safe
Material
Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
Some darkening or spouing possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool
pfids.
Aluminum YES
Some colored anodized aluminum can
fade.
ChintiStoneware Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted
or over-the-glaze patterns
fade. Gold
leaf will discolor.
If in doubt, check with the m~nufacturer, or test wash
one piece daily
fur at Icast a month. Compare with the
rest ot the set,
Load securely to prevent movement. Check
manufacturer’s instructions
for your crystal.
YES
Crystal
Antique. metal-trimmed or hand-
painted patterns fade, Gold Ietif’ will
discolor.
YES
Non-dishware
items—such as
electronic air cleaner
filters, furnace filters,
paint brushes, etc.
NO Do not wash in
dishwtisher. Damage [n dishwasher and
discoloration or
stdining ot dishwasher may result.
(;lass
YES
Milk Glass may yellow.
Iron will rust.
Iron NO
Pewter
NO Pewter tarnishes.
Plastics YES
YES
YES
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test (me piece in
the top rack
before dishwashing Jn entire se(, Wash in
top rack only.
Stainless steel Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.
Sterling Silver
and Silver plate Don’t put in same
silverw~re 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.
Rinse if not washing immediately, Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-
remove black
spots. Place in back section of silverware
basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent
cup.
Non-stick
coatings
YES
N()
Attcr washing, wipe the rim-stick coating area with
vegetable
oil to keep it from losing its nntl-stick quality.
Tin
Tin can rust
Wood
N() Wood can warp,
crack or lose its
finish with any type of washing,
Forget a dish? Here’s
However, opening the door during 2.
Wait a few seconds until the
any cycle lessens cleaning power water
caltns. Then open the door.
when you can add it.
Add dishes any time during the
RINSE & HOLD cycle. With
because the temperature inside the
dishwasher is lowered. So
try to
3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
load everything at the
begin~in~.
4. Close the door and ~ush the
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other wash cycles, you can add
dishes at any time BEFORE the main
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
latch to the far right. When the
door is locked, washing will
detergent wash portion of the cycle.
1. Push the door latch to the left. continue.
Washing will stop.
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PROBLEM
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
DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
A fuse in your home
may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils
may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely
placed in
dishwasher.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct, (See page 6.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be 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.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least
i20°F. (To test, see page 6.)
Water pressure may be temporarily
low, Turn on a faucet. 1s 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
8 and 9.)
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking
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 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.
Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly. If
you
unlutch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not
advance to OFF by itself.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and
3 cups warm water.
An overall
yel]ow 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.
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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11

PROBLEM
I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SPOTS AND
FILMING ON
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
● Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)
● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)
● Overloading the dishwasher.
● Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
● Old or damp powder detergent.
● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)
● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.)
● Too little detergent. (See page 7.)
Due to varying
local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of
detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent
may help reduce filming.
To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3.
Select Normal Wash cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher
will
now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60
ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call GE Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a
home water softener.
CLOUDINESS ON If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.”
GLASSWARE 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.
I
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.
12

PROBLEM
CHIPPING OF
CHINA
SMALL AMOUNT
OF WATER
STANDING IN
THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T
PUMP OUT OF
THE TUB
SUDS
[N THE TUB
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
POSSIBLE; CAUSE AND REMEDY
Rough handling
can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose. (See page 8 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.
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 seal 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 page
14.)
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
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. Pump out water by
slowly turning the control dial
until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
Suds can cause unit to overflow. 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 overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
If you need more help...call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
13

Care and Cleaning
USER 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 a
good
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. WR97X02 16) is
available from GE Appliance
Parts Mart.
The inside usually takes care of
itself. If it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild 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 a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher
agtiinst
water backing up into it if u drain
clogs. The
air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may no[
even huvc one. Not all plumbing
codes require
dir gaps.
If yOLI have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. 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 oft the
dishwasher, then
lift off the
chrome cover. Then unscrew
the
plastic cup and check for any
buildup of grit. A toothpick makes
cleaning
easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining
well.
How to change color panels
If you are redecorating, yOLI can How to change the door panel:
change your dishwtisher ’s door
1. T:ikc out trim screws on either
panet to match or blend with your
new colors.
side ol’ the d ishw~lsher door,
Remove the side trim.
The panet is held in pluce by the
door trim.
Each side of the panet is 2.
Stide the pane] out.
u different cotor. Or you can paint
(C~~ret’u-edges tn~ly be sh:u-p.)
the panet with the cotor of your
3. Turn the p~ulel iu-ound and put
own choice.
the color” yoLI want in t’r”orrt.
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4. Repttlce the panel, side trim :md
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screws.
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Note: Do not operate the
.,
r
dishwasher while changing
panels.
Not using your dishwasher
in winter? Protect
against freezing.
1~ your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place during the winter,
ask a service technician to:
● Cut oft electric power to the
dishwasher.
Rernovc fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
● Turn otl. [he water supply.
● Disconnect the water inlet I i ne
Irorn the wuter v:dvc.
● Drain water from the inlet I i ne
and water vatve. (Use a pan to
catch the water. )
● Reconnect the water intet tine to
the water
v~dve.
● Remove the plastic pump cover in
the tub bottom
and use a sponge to
soak up water in the rubber boot.
A wood panel trim kit contains
trim Lmd instr-uctions for adding a
decoriitive wood door- panet ~uld
tower LIccess p~mel to match kitchen
c:ibincts. The kit is ~lv~li table tII no
cxtr:l cost. (Specify GPF40.)
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14

Wdll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the
assurancethatif you everneedinformationor assistance
from GE, we’ll be there.
Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
GEAnswer Center@
In-Home Repak
Service
800-GE-CARES
BOO-432-273fl
A GE Consumer Service professional
will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at
a time that’s convenient
for you. Many GE
Gonsurner Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience
(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satur-
days). Our factorytrained technicians
know your appliance inside and out—
so most repairs can be
handed in just
one visit.
Service Contracts
800-626-2Z4
You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be
there after your warranty expires. Pur
chase a GE contract while your war-
ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive
a substantial discount. With a
multiple-
year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.
Pafls andAccessories
800-626-2002
IndividuA qutiled to service their
o- appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent direcdy to
their home, free of shipping charge!
The GE parts system provides access
to over 47,000 parts.. and d] GE
Genuine Renewal Parts are filly
warranted. VISA, MasterCard and
Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenance instru~ions
contained in this
booUet cover pme-
dus intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing
genetiy
should be referred to qutied ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exereised, since improper serncing
may
ause unsafe operation.
Whatever your question about any GE
major appliance, GE Answer Cente@
information service is available to
help. Your cdl—and your question—
will be answered prompdy and
courteously. And you
can cdl any
time.
GF, Answer [Jente@ service is
open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
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1
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf
For Customers With
Special Needs..,
80~6262000
Upon request, GE will provide Braille
controls fi)r a variety of GE appliances,
and a brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons with
limited mobility To obtain these items
free of charge,
cdl 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing
or speech who have access to a TDD
or a conventionti teletypewriter may
cdl 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
to request information or service.

YOUR GE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For 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
pati of the dishwasher that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
For ten years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and sewice labor in
your home to repair or replace the
tub or door /iner 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
semice technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Sewice
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care(”) sewicers during
normal working hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER CARE(’) SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to ● Replacement of house fuses or
teach you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care material.
● Cleaning or servicing of air gap
If you then have any questions device in drain line.
about operating the product, please
● Failure of the product if it is used
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the for other than its intended purpose
address below, or call, toll free:
or used commercially.
GE Answer Center
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● Damage to product caused by
800.626.2000
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
consumer information service WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
● Improper installation. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
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
vay 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
Pati No. 165 D3080PI 80
GSD580
Pub No. 49-5487
1-91 CG