GE GSD580G Installation instructions

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Contents
Air Gap
Appliance Registration 14
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Care and Cleaning 14
China, Crystal, Sterling 10
UseandCareof
model
GSD580G
Cycle Features 5
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Dispenser Cups 7
Energy-Saving Tips 2
Front Panel Color Change 15
Loading 8,9
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating Instructions 4,5
Cycle Selection 4,5
Drying Options 4,5
Pots and Pans 4,5
Problem Solver 11-13
Repair Service 15
Rinse Agent 6
Safety Instructions 3
Warranty Back Cover
WaterTemperature 6
Winter Storage 14
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help you...
Before usingyour dishwasher, If you received
read this book carefully. adamaged dishwasher...
It is intended to help you operate Immediately contact the dealer
and maintain your new dishwasher (or builder) that sold you the
properly. dishwasher.
Keep it handy for answers to your Savetime and money.
questions. Before yourequest
If you don’t understand something service..
or need more help, write (include Check the Problem Solver (pages
your phone number): 11through 13).It lists causes of
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
Writedownthe model
andserial numbers.
You’llfind them on alabel 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
Energy-saving tips
●Operate dishwasher only when
it’sfull. Let the dishes accumulate
in dishwasher. When you put in
only apaflial load, use the RINSE
ONLY 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.
●Always select the cycle that uses
least amount of water that will
remove the soil from the load.
See pages 4and 5.
●If you don’t need your dishes
right away.use your ENERGY
SAVERno-heat feature that turns
the drying heater off automatically.
Dishes dry naturally over alonger
period such as overnight.
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
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IMPOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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%-.Read all instructions before usingthis appliance. I
Installation Instructions before
it is used. If you did not receive
an Installation Instructions sheet
with your dishwasher, you can
obtain one @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 4
equipment-grounding terminal .
or lead of the appliance. ‘
-Connect to aproperly rated,
protected and sizd power-supply
circuitto avoidelectrical overbad.
●Use only powderor liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended fix use in a~ ~
dishwasher.
●DO~t washpbstic itemsuniess
marked “dishwasher safe’”or the
equivalent. Forplasticitemsnot so
marked, check themanufiwturer’s
recommendations.
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●,
unless all &clos&e panels are
properly in piace. -
●Do not tamper with controls.
●Do not abu~, sit on, or s~d
on the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher. j.’
ifthisappliance is used byor ne&
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this
applitice or any discarded ,
appliance. Dispose ofdiscarded
appliances and shippingor
packing material properly. ~
B&&e discarding adishwasher,
remove the door of the washing
compartment.
minutes before using any
electrical appliance which is
connected to the hot water
system. This’will allow any
w-n gas to escape. Also,
since the gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process
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SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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How to operate your dishwasher
~vapo’ ‘ent Door Latch (unlocked) Cycle Indicator Dial
STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the cycle and start ●For LIGHT WMH cycle:
with dishes, silverware, pots, the dishwasher. See Cycle Selection a. Be sure door is unlatched.
pans, bowls, etc. according to
instructions on pages 8and 9. Hints on the nextpage.
If your dishwasher drains into a
STEP 2. Add detergent to the f~ waste disposer, operate the
detergent dispenser. Make sure the disposer until it is empty before
Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF starting the dishwasher.
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b. Push NORMAL WASHbutton
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I●RINSEONLYIIM‘&K;C-C
position before adding detergent.
(See pages 6and 7.) ●For ~/PANS and
NORMAL WMH cycles:
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent I1
spotting. Occasionally check to
make sure the rinse agent container NCJR:;L c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
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is at least half full. (See page 6.) Dial to LIGHT WASHposition.
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d. Latch door to start the cycle. ,>
STEP 3. Select Drying Option. .
QFor RINSE ONLY cycle:
ti;:;: E::RGJ I[a. Be sure door is unlatched.
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a. Push selected cyclebutton.
b. Latch the door.
HEATED DRYING. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER(no-heat drying).
Turns the drying heater off to save
energy. Dishes will dry naturally
overalonger period such as
overnight.
If Youneed your dishes sooner,
WC ..ON ●LIGHT
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b. Select ENERGY SAVERdrying
option.
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●RINSE ONLY w‘&m;mac
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to ON position to start the cycle. Dial to RINSE ONLY position
Youwill hear the motor start. d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
op~nthe dis-hwasherdoor after the Toobtain the benefits of acomplete
cycleis complete to reduce the cycle, be careful that you do not
natural drying time. turn the dial any further than
Use ofthis option reduces the necessary to start the dishwasher.
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 7% for the
NORMAL WASHcycle.
Estimated yearly savings,
depending on your local electrical
rates, are as follows:
Electric Rate
(perKwh) s.05 $ .08 $.11
Estimated
YearlySavings $4.25 $6.80 $9.35
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Cycleselection hints
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tis important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 8and 9.
P~S/PANS—For items such as
pots, pans and casseroles with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included.
NORMAL WASH—Forloads
of everydaydishes, glasses
and cookware.
LIGHT WASH—Fordishes that
are lightly soiled with soils that
have not dried on. Also for
everyday dishes that have extra
preparationbeforeloading.
RINSE ONLY—Forrinsing partial
loads which will be washed later.
Do not use detergent.
What happens in each cycle
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●You’llhear occasional clicking ●During the drying period:
&.,:~sounds: –The motor stops.
—Softfood disposer shredding —Watervapor comes through the
action. vent bythe door latch during
—Drain valveopening to pump drying and when water is being
water out. pumped out.
—Timercontrol as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
Wash
Water Use Cycle Time
Wash Gallons Minutes
cycles (approx. )(approx.) Cycle Sequence
PCYI’WPANS 12.1 72 RIFIFmEFT=lFl
NORMAL WASH 12.1 57 ‘E(=+=’lml==ll=i=d
LIGHT WASH 10.3 51 EII=WSFIFIFI
RINSE ONLY 4.9 13 FIF1’Fl
Drying Options:
HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE ONLY. Add 25 minutes to wash
cycle time.
,%., ENERGY SAVER. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
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HOW to choose and use
Good dishwashing starts
with HOI’water
Toget dishes clean and dry you
need hot water. Tohelp you get
water of the proper temperature,
your dishwasher automatically
heats the water in the washcycle.
For good washing and drying, the
entering water must beat least
120”F.Toprevent dish damage,
inlet watershould not exceed lSO”F.
How to test water temperature:
Check your water temperature with
acandy 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 glass until
the temperature stops rising. If the
watertemperature is below 120”F.,
adjust your water heater.
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures are unusually low,or
ifyour water travels along distance
from heater to dishwasher, you may
need to set your heater’s thermostat
up. If you havenot 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.
How to use arinse agent.
Arinse agent makes water flow
off dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting. Makes
drying faster, too.
For best dishwashing performance,
useof arinseagent is recommended.
Rinseagentscome in either liquid or
solid form. Yourdishwasher’s
dispenser uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinseagent
dispenser.Unscrewthe cap. Add
the liquidrinse agent until itjust
reachesthe bottom of the lip inside
the dispenseropening. Replacethe
cap. The dispenser automatically
releasesthe rinse agent into the
finalrinse water.
If youaccidentallyspill: W@e
up the rinseagent with adamp
cloth. Don’tleavethe spill in the
dishwasher.It can keepyour
detergentfrom working.
If youcan’tfind any rinse agent,
write:
ECONOMICS LABOILWORY.
INC.
(“JET DRY”)
Osbom Building
St. Paul, Minnesota55102
Yourdishwasher’srinse agent
containerholds4% ounces. This
should lastabout 3months. Fill
as needed. Do not overfill.
detergent.
First, use only powderor liquid W
detergentsspecifdly made for
use in dishwashers.Other types
will cause ovexxising.
Second, check the phosphate
content. Phosphate helps pnwent
hard-watermaterialsfrom forming
spots or film on yourdishes. If your
wateris hard (7 grains or more),
your detergenthas to work harder.
Detergentswith ahigher phosphate
levelwill probably workbetter. If
the phosphatecontent is low (8.7%
or less), you’llhaveto use extra
detergent with hard water.
Yourwater departmentcan teil
you how hardyour wateris. So
can your rural county agent. Or your
area’swatersoftenercompany.Just
call and ask them how many “grains
of hardness’*thereare in your water.
How much detergentshould you
use?That depends. Is your wmer
“hard’”or “soft’? With hard water, ~-==
you need extradetergentto get Lb
dishes clean. Withsoil water,you
need less detergent.
Tbomuch detergentwith sofi water
not only wastesmoney,it can be
hannfid. It cancause apermanent
cloudiness ofglassware.called
“etching.*’An outside layerof glass
is etchedaway!Of course, this takes
some time. But why takeachance
when it’seasy to find out the
hardness ofyour water.
Keepyour detergentfresh and
dry. Under the sink isn’tagood
placeto store detergent. Tm much
moisture. Don’tput powder
detergent intothe dispenser until
you’reready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’tbe freshOR dry.)
If your powderdetergentgetsold
or lumpy,throw it away.hwon’t
washwell. Old detergentoftenwon’t
dissolve.
If you use aliquiddishwasher
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 somecyclesuse 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 detergent
cup lid WW not close and latch
properly. )
Always close the main cup tightly.
When it isjirmly latched, you will
hear aclicking sound. Do not
overtighten.
Howto prepare the
dishes for washing
If this is your first dishwasher, or
ifyou’re replacing amuch older
model, you may wonder how much
pre-preparation your dishes need.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal fd soils is“notnecessary.
Withcommon sense and alittle
practice, you’llsoon know what
fds to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
LScrape 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 largequantities of any
fbod. Yourdishwasher has abuilt-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes
softfoodbits and flushes them away.
It can handle small amounts of
soft foods, but large amounts of
fd as soft as mashed potatoes or
applesaucewillbedifflcuh to handle.
3. Try to removefd scraps and
placedishes 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
WASHcycle. Remember to use
your RINSE ONLY cycle for
small “holding” loads.
Note: The foods mentioned here
are forexamples 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,lemonjuice and other fds
that can cause discoloration of
stainless steel if allowed to remain
on dishes for along period of time.
When using the POIWP~S
cycle, less preparation is required
before loading. The P~/PANS
cyclecan wash heavily-soiled
dishes and remove dried-on and
baked-on soils from pots, pans and
casseroles. Items with burned-on
soils maynot come clean. And the
dishwasher cannot remove bum
marks or restore fading caused by
overheating during cooking.
NOZE: Detergent cup maybe opened
manually with no harm. Turn handle
counterclockwise until it releases.
Asnapping sound is normal when
it opens.
Detergent Usage Guide (powderor liquid)
I]SOFT WATER IMEDIUM WATER ]HARD WATER I
(O-3grains hardness) (3-7grains) (7-12grains*)
CYCLES MainCup$. IOpen Cupt Main Cupt IOpen Cup$ Main Cup$ IOpen Cup*
PCYT’SIPANSand 1Tablespoon ~1Tablespoon Half Full ~Half Full Completely
NORMAL WASHcycles J Completely
minimum minimum Full Full
LIGHT WASHqcle 1Tablespoon None Half Full None C&?pletely None
minimum
.’ IRINSE ONLY cycle Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent
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*12 grains and up is extremelyhard water. Awater softener is recommended. Without it. $Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons:
lime can build up in water valve. Watervalve may stick while open and cause flooding. Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
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How to load your dishwasher How to load the TOP RACK
This is arandom retied load, the most common iype you
wii! have.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
watercan 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.
When loading dishwasher-safe plastics. 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 the rack onto
the heating unit.
WAITX 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 portions of items such as knives.
skewers or pot handles extend through the bottom rack
or the silverware basket.
Place glasses, cups and saucers in the rack face down.
so the water and detergent will reach the soiled surfaces.
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Saucepans. mixing bowls and other small items may be
placed—facedown—in the top rack. The top rack is
handy for all kinds of odd shapes.
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How to load the BOTTOM RACK
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Asshown here, this plate is being placed so that water
and detergent from washarm can reach soiled surfaces.
Load platters. pots and bowls along the sides, in comers
or in the back. All large plastic items. such as pitchers,
salad bowls and mixing bowls. should be washed in the
lower rack.
Put flatware in the removable silverware 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 the silverware basket with the
silverware on top.
Heavily soiled pots. pans andcasseroles MUST be
loaded-in the bottom-rack, facingdown. Prop the broiler
pan and rack along the edge. tilted toward the center.
IDon’tlet any
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t. p.
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Nlaterial Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkeningorspottingpossible. Removeby
aluminumcan fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. -
Cldna/ . YES Antique, tnetal-trimti.
stoneware if in doubt, check withthe manufacturer.Or testwash
hand-painted or over-the-gfaze one piece daily for at least amonth. Compare with the
patterns fide. rest Oftheset.
Gold Jeafwill discolor. .
crystal YES Antique,metal-trimmed or Load securely to prxwemmoveriwnt.
hand-painted patterns fade.
GoId leaf wili 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 ekeaner
fihrs,
fttrnttee
fitters, paint
brush- etc
Glaas YES Milk Glass may yellow.
Iron NO Iron will rust.
NO Pewter tarnishes.
Plastics YES If it doesn’t say DISHWASHERSAFE. test one piece in
the top rack before dishwshing an entire set. Washin
top rack only.
stldrtleassteel YES Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid fimds
can stain if left on.
Sterling Silver YES Don’tput in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately. salty or acid f-can
and Silver plate basket with stainless steel. stain if Iefion. Dry detergent can cause difflcuit-to-remove
Contact between metais can biack spots. Piace in back seetion of siiverwm basket to
damage silver. avoid exposure to detergent from the detwgent cup.
Don’t use copper utensils in
the same ioad. Siiver may get a
brown fiim.
Mhesive used toattachsome
hollow-handleknivescan ioosen.
Non-stkk YES After washing. wipe the non-stick coating area with
coatings vegetable oii to keep it from iosing its non-stick quaiity.
‘Iln NO ‘I”mcan rust.
NO Wd can warp. crack or iose
its finish with any type washing.
Forget adish? Here’s when
you can add it.
Add dishes uny time during the
RINSE ONLY cycle. With other
wash cycles. you can xkl dishes U(
my time BEFORE (he mtiindctcrqm(
wash portion t)t the cycle.
However. (lpenlng the door”during
any cycle lessens clcunlng power
bccausc the tempcra[urc inside the
dishwasher is lowered. S() tr} to
kxd everything dthe beginning.
Here’s how to xid ati)rgottcn dish:
1. Push the door”latch to the left.
Wishing will stop.
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Questions?
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PROBLEM
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACKOR GRAY
MARKSON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENTCUP
LID WON’TLAXCH
AFTERADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR BROWN
FILM
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Checkinletwatertemperature.Itshould be at least 120% (Totest, see page 6)
Toobtain the b&fits ofacomplete &ie, &cadid t& you do not turn the dial any
furtherthanneeessarytostartthedishwasher.
WMerpressure maybe temporarily low.‘Ibm on afaucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until prcssum is normal befbre using your dishwasher.
P1uggedair gap.(Seepage M.) ‘:<~
Improper rack loadhg. (Seepages 8and 9.)
Aluminum deposits often leavemarks whenthey rub against other things. Remove
marks with amild abrasive cleanser. .
Wter may not be reaching the det&gent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly ioaded
items. Ifyw used apowder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. Ifthe cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.
Detergent maybe old. If the powder detergent is hardor dad in thebox, thruwit
away.Thedetergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
CycleIndicatordial mustbeinOFF positionforcup lidtocloseand latchproperly.
If you urdatchthe door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not
advanceto OFF Witself. ~
hor cdlke can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using asolution of 1/2cup
bleach and 3cups warm water.
An overall yellowor bruwn film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
ti-. A-~=rntix~ly bktiodyq~~ti@a.
Yourwater softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellowfilmon sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually removethis stain.
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The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
SPUIS AND FILMING
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
CHIPPING OF CHINA
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
spottingcanbecausedbyall these things:
*EXtEXIMlyhard water. (Seepage 6J
*Lcnvinlet water tempemture. (Totest, seepage&)
●Overloading the dishwasher.
sImproper loading. (Seepages 8and 9.)
●Oid or damp powder deterpt.
●Phosphate level in detergent too low.(Seepage 6.)
●Rinse agentdispenser empty.(Seepage 6.)
●Tbolittle detergent. (Seepage 7.)
Local waterconditions and personal pmfhnces vary. Try several brands Ofdetergents
to find one that gives the best resultsfbryou. Aliquid dishwashingdetergent may help
reduce ftiing.
‘Ibremove stubborn spots and film from glassmre:
1.
2.
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5.
6.
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Removeall metal utensils from the dishwasher.
Do not add detergent.
Seiect PUIWPANS cycle.
Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15to 20 minutes. ‘he dishwasher will now
be in the main wash.
Then open the door and pour 2cups (500 ml) of white vinegar intothebottomof
thedishwasher.
Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’twork: Repeat as above, except use 1/4cup (60 ml) 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 ahome
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. W&h glassware in the
shortest cyclethat will get them clean.
Watertemperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150’T.
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’tjar loose. (See page 8for correct wayto load glassware.) Make
sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when youpush the rack into
the dishwasher.
Alwaysuse the top rack for deiicate items.

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PROBLEM
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING
IN THE B(X1’%OM
DISHWASHER LEAKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Sudscancause unit to overfbw. That’s why it’sso important to use adetergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
Spilling the rinse agent can cause barn during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
W@eup accidental spill of rinse agent with adamp cloth.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Careand Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the pane~.
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. WR$J7X216)is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
Built-in dishwashers
oilen use an air gap.
Keepitclean.
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
the dishwasher. And you may not
evenhaveone. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
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.
If you havean air gap, check it
at least once amonth. IT IS N~
PARTOF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS N~ COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types. first turn off the
dishwasher. then Iifioff the chrome
cover.Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check for any build-up of grit.
Atoothpick makes cleaning easy.
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Notusingyour dishwasher
in winter? Protect against
freezing.
If your dishwasher is iefi in an
unheated place during the winter.
ask aservice technician to:
●Cut off electric power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
●Turn off the water suppiy.
●Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve.
●Drain water from the inlet line
and water vaive. (Use apan to
catch the water.)
●Reconnect the water inlet 1ine to
the water valve.
●Removethe plastic pump cover in
the tub bottom and use asponge to
soak up water in the rubber boot.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
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How to change colorpanels
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If you are redecorating, you can
change your dishwasher’s front
panel to match or blend with your
new colors.
The panel is held in place by the
door trim. Each side ofthe panel is
adifferent color. Or you can paint a
panel with the color of your own
choice.
How to change door panel insert:
1. Takeout three trim screws on
either side of the dishwasher door.
Remove the side trim.
2. Slide out the insert panel.
3. Put the color you want in front.
(Careful–edges may be sharp.)
4. Replace insert panel, side trim
and screws.
Color insert panel can be replaced
by 1/4”thick wood insert to match
your kitchen cabinets. Get it from
your nearest cabinet or lumber
dealer.
Dimensions for 1/4”wood insert:
19%”HX23%; W.
Note: Do not operate dishwasher
while changing door panel insert.
Change color in minutes. Just
remove trim and change.
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If youneed service
To-obtainservice, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’reproud 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
General Electric
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

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YOUR GENERAL ELECXRICAUTOMATIC DISHWASHER I
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WHAT ISCOVERED FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to
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For one year from date of original .‘he ‘rigina[ purch-r and any
purchase, wewillprovide, free of succeeding owner for products
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
Forten years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace the
PerrnaTuf@tub or door liner if it
fails to contain water because of a
manufacturing defect such as
cracking, chipping, peeling or
rusting.
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 sewice shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty sewice will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care@
sewicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FA~RY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACICIRY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELE~RIC 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:
The 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.
cReplacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
QCleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line.
●Failure of the product if it is used
for other than itsintended purpose
or used commercially.
●Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS N(27 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 yw 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’sAttorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Par&, Louisville, KY 40225 $
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