GE Profile PDWT200VWW User manual

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-5
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning ................. 17
Control Panel and Settings ........ 6-9
Display Lights ....................... 6
Loading Place Settings ............. 16
Loading the Racks ............. 14-16
Recommended Dishwasher
Products ............................. 9
Using the Dishwasher .......... 10-13
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 18-20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ................. 24
Warranty ........................... 25
Write the model und seriul
numbers here:
Model #
Seriul #
Youcan find them on the tub wall
just inside the door.
Stainless Steel
Tub Dishwashers
49-55078 05-11GE

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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
Ik iADVERTENCIA!
Para su seguridad, siga las instrucciones de este manual a fin de minimizar riesgos de
incendio, explosi6n, descargas el_ctricas, g para evitar dafios en su propiedad,
lesiones persona/es o la muerte.
AWARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY
Undercertain conditions, hFdrogengas meFbe produced in a water heaterthat has not been usedfor two
or more weeks.HYDROGENGASISEXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water hasnot been usedfor two or more weeks,prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for severalminutes. Dothis before using any
electrical appliance connected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-up
hydrogen gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke, useanopen flame, orusethe appliance
during this process.
iADVERTENCIA! SEGURIDADDELCALENTADORDEAGUA
Bajo ciertascondiciones,sepodrd producir gasde hidr6geno en un calentador de agua qua no rue usadopar
dossemanaso mds.ELGASDEHIDROGENOESEXPLOSIVO.
Siel agua caliente no se us6par dos semanaso m6s,evite la posibilidad de que ocurran da_os o lesiones
abriendo todos losgrifos de agua caliente y dejando que corra agua par varios minutos. Hagaesto antes de
usar cualquier artefacto el6ctrico conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Esteprocedimiento simple
permit!r6 la salidade cualquier acumulaci6n de gasde hidr6geno. Debidoa que el gases inflamable, no
fume, no use una llama abierta ni useel electrodom6stico durante este proceso.
%PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properlF installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If Fou did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with Four dishwasher, Fou can
receive one bg visiting our webs!re at GEAppliences.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliences.ca.
[] Connectthe dishwasher/appliance to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system;or run an
equipment-grounding conductor with the circuit
conductors and connect to the equipment-
grounding terminal or leadof the appliance.
[] Improper connection ofthe equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electricshock.
Checkwith a qualified electricianor service
representative ifyou are indoubt whether the
appliance isproperly grounded.
[] Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
[] Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part
ofyour dishwasher unlessitisspecifically
recommended inthis manual. Allother servicing
should be referredto a qualified technician.
[] Tominimizethe possibility ofelectric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE:Turningthedishwasheroff doesnot
disconnecttheappliancefrom thepower supplg.
Werecommendhaving a qualifiedtechnician
serviceFour appliance.

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CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage
[] Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Usecare
before handling.
[] Usinga detergent that is not
specifically designedfor
dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds.
[] Ifyour dishwasher is
connected to a wall switch,ensure that
the switch ison prior to use.
[] On dishwashers with electronic controls,
ifyou choose to turn the wall switch
off between wash cycles,allow 5-10
secondsafter turning the switch on
before touching START/RESETtoallow the control
to initialize.
[] Non-Dishware Items:Do not wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters
and paint brushes inyour dishwasher. Damage
to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining
of the dishwasher may result.
[] Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance
is usedby or near children.
[] Load light, plastic items so they do not become
dislodged and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher-they might come into contact with
the heating element and be damaged.
s
ik PRECAUCION: A fin de evitar lesiones menores g dafios sabre la propiedad
[] Loscontenidos lavados en el modo SANI
WASH/SANITIZE(Lavado Desinfectunte/ Des
infecci6nJ,sieste producto esta disponible, podran
estar calientes al tacto. Tenga
cuidado antes de tomar los
mismos con lasmanos.
[] Elusa de un detergente que
no est6 dise_ado
especfficamente para lavavajillashara
que este OltimoseIlenede agua con
jab6n.
[] Siel lavavajillasest6 conectado a un
tomacorriente, asegOresede que el
interruptor est6 encendido antes del usa.
[] Siel lavavajillastiene controles electr6nicos,en
caso de decidir apagar el interruptor entre ciclos
de lavado,espereentre 5y 10 segundos luego de
encender el interruptor antes de presionar START/
RESET(Inidar/Reiniciar) para permitir que el
control se inicie..
[] items que no sean Utensilios:No laveart[culos
tales coma filtros electr6nicos de limpieza con
aire,filtros de horno y brochas de pintura en su
lavavajillas.Sepodrc_nproducir dahos,
descoloraci6n o manchas sabre el lavavajillas.
[] Sedeber_ estar especialmente atento si el
electrodom6stico es usado par nihoso sise
encuentra cerca de los mismos.
[] Cargue articulos de pl6stico livianos,de modo que
no seandesplazados ni caigan al rondo del
lavavajillas- es posibleque entren en contacto
con el elemento calentador y sean dahados.
ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS
[] Thisappliance must be supplied with 120V,60 Hz,
and connected to an individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15or 20 amp circuit
breaker or time-delay fuse.
[] If the electric supply
provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is
recommended that a
licensed electrician install
an approved outlet. Ensure proper ground
exist before use
(portable models only).
[]Your dishwasher circuit should not be usedfor any
other appliance while the dishwasher isin
operation asthe dishwasher requiresthe full
capacity of the circuit.
[] Ifthe wall receptacleyou plug the dishwasher's
power cord into iscontrolled by a switch,turn on
the switch.

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ik WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous...even if they will sit for "just
a few days." If you are getting rid of
your old dishwasher, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:
[]Take off the door of the washing
compartment or remove the door
latch (as shown).
Front control latch keeper Top control latch keeper
_kiADVERTENCIA! RIESGO DE QUE UN Nlfi!O QUEDE
ATRAPADO
FORIVlAADECUADA DE DESCARTAR EL LAVAVA.JILLAS
Los lavavajillas antiguos o abandonados son
peligrosos.., incluso aunque se
conserven par %61ounos pocos digs".
Si se deshara de su antigua
refrigerodor, siga los siguientes
instrucciones o fin de evitor
occidentes.
Antes de Descartar su Antigua
Lavavajillas:
[] Retire la puerto del comportimiento
de lavado o retire la traba de Io
puerto (coma se muestro).
Control frontal de Iotrobo
de seguridod Control superior de Io trobo de seguridod
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AWhen using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
... WARNING! including the following:
[] Usethis applionceonlyfor its intendedpurpose []
asdescribed inthis Owner's Manual.
[] Useonlypowder,Cascade®CompleteAction Packs, []
liquid detergentsor rinseagents recommended for []
usein o dishwasherand keepthem out of the reach
of children. Cascade ®and Cascade ®Complete []
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade ®
RinseAid rinseagents havebeen approvedfor use
in all GEdishwashers. []
[] Locate sharpitems sothat they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
[] Load sharpkniveswith the handlesup to reduce []
the riskof cut-type injuries.
[] Donot wash plasticitemsunlessmarked
dishwashersafeor the equivalent.Forplastic []
items not somarked,checkthe manufacturer's
recommendations.
[] Donot touch the heatingelement during or
immediately after use.
Donot operate yourdishwasher unlessall enclosure
panelsare properlyin place.
Donot tamper with controls.
Donot abuse,sit on or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
Donot allow childrento play around the dishwasher
when opening or closingthe door dueto the
possibilityof smallfingers being pinchedin thedoor.
Donot discard a dishwasherwithout first removing
the door of thewashing compartment or the door
latch.
Donot store or usecombustible materials,gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the vicinity
ofthis or any otherappliance.
Donot allow childrento play with,on or insidethis
or any discarded appliance.
Ik iADVERTENCIA! AI usar su lavavajillas, siga las precauciones b6sicas,
inclugendo Io siguiente:
[] Useesteelectrodom6stico s61opora su prop6sito
original,como sedescribeen el Manualdel
Propietorio.
[] Use s61opolvo, Paquetes de Acci6n Completa de
Cascade@, detergentes liquidos o agentes de
enjuague recomendadospara uso en un
lavavajillos,y mantenga losmismosfuera del
alcance de losni_os.LosDetergentespara Lavado
en LavavajillasAutom(XicosCascade@yCascade@
Complete,ylosagentesde enjuague de Cascade@
RinseAid fueronaprobados pot su usoen todos los
lavavajillosde GE.
[] Ubiquearticulospuntiagudos de modo que no haya
posibilidadesde dahossobreel selladorde la
puerto.
[] Ubiquearticulospuntiagudos de modo que no haya
posibilidadesde dahossobreel selladorde la
puerta.
[] No lavearticulos de pl6stico,a menos quefigure
que sonsegurospara usoen lavavajillaso una
indicaci6n equivalente.Sisetrata de articulos de
pl6sticoque no cuentan con dicha indicaci6n,
consultelasrecomendacionesdel fabricante.
[] Notoque el elemento de calefacci6n durante o
inmediatamente despu6sdel uso.
[] Notoque el elemento de calefacci6n durante o
inmediatomente despu6sdel uso.
[] Notoque el elemento de calefacci6n durante o
inmediotamente despu6sdel uso.
[] Noabuse,no sesiente ni separe sobrela puerta o
la bondejo del plato del lavovajillos.
[] No permita que losnihosjueguen olrededordel
lavavajillosal abrir o cerrar Io puerto,debido a la
posibilidadde que susdedospequehossean
presionadoscontra la puerta.
[] No permita que losnihosjueguen olrededordel
lavavajillasal abrir o cerrar la puerta,debido a la
posibilidadde que susdedospeque_ossean
presionadoscontra la puerta.
[] Noguarde ni usematerialescombustibles,gasolina
u otros vapores inflamablesy liquidoscerca de @ste
ni de otros electrodom_sticos.
[] Noguarde ni usemoteriolescombustibles,gasolina
u otros vapores inflomablesy liquidoscerca de 6ste
ni de otros electrodom6sticos.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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About the dishwasher control panel.
Youcanlocateyourmodelnumberonthetubwal!justinsidethedoor.Throughoutthismanualfeaturesandappearancemayvaryfromyourmodel.
Front-Control Dishwashers
_ _..
Sensing © _
Sanitized O _ _ ©Clean
Cycles .............................................. Options
Light ......... 0_.s--- .............. ................ 0
(_ash) /N_ f" San,_ F_ //Start Del_y_°_ Seeeted_,f_Added_ (S;iam)
.............................._ ...... /kWash_ / Auto , \\_ Hours // [Dry) [ Heat )
............................................................................... ................................
N "N.......
Top-Control Dishwashers
AUTO PLASTICS
DEEPCLEAN CHINA SELECT
NORMAL RINSE CYCLE
QUICK TOP RACK I I
D
B
LOW DETERGENT
LOCK
SANITIZED
CLEAN TIME REMAINING
DELAY HRS STEAM
I 11 I I
/START
HEATED DRY]_]ADDED HEAT RESET
I I I [
ControlSettings
_Status Lights (Indicatorsvary by models)
Indicator
TheStatusdisplaytellsyou what ishappening whilethe dishwasher isin operation and may flash,indicating
o malfunction.Thelightswill come ONindicating the sequenceofthe dishwasheroperation.
LOW DETERGENT
SENSING
SANITIZED
CLEAN
CYCLESTATUS
INDICATOR
Displayedwhen the SmartDispenseTM needsto be refilledwith liquidor gelautomatic
dishwasherdetergent.
NOTE:Ifyou are not usingSmartDispenseTM andyou want to turn theLOW DETERGENT
LEDlightoff,presstheADDEDHEATbutton 5times within 3 seconds.Youwill hear 3
beeps;then the lightwillgo off.Youcan turn the light back on by pressingthe ADDED
HEATbutton 5 timeswithin 3 seconds.
Displayedwhilethe CleanSensorTM ismeasuring the amount of soiland temperature
of water.Thedishwasherwilladjust the selectedcycleto achieve optimal performance.
Displayedat the end of the cyclewhen SANITIZEhas beenselectedand the dishwasher
has met the requirementsfor sanitization.SeeSANITIZE,below,for complete cycle
description.Openingthe door or pressingany keywhilethe door isclosedand latched
willturn off the light.
Displayedwhen a wash cycleiscomplete.Referto Item 6,page 9,forfurther
explanation of cleanlight operation
Thecyclestatus indicator light islocated on the right sideof the dishwasher,abovethe
handle.Thislight comeson as amber whilethe selectedcycleisrunning.Thelightturns
to green when the selectedcycle iscomplete.Thelight staysONas greenas a reminder
that the dishesare cleanuntil thedoor isopenedor until anothercycleisselected.
I I _'_Cycle Status Indicator Light
/
(1
_ime Remaining Displag (onsome models)
During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining untilthe cycle is complete. The display may
adjust the remaining time while the Sensing lightis on. The time displayed at the start of each cycle may
change from the factory setting as the unit customizes itselfto home use. Duringa delay start, the display
willshow hours oftime remaining untilthe cycle starts.
NOTE:This dishwasher is equipped with CleanSensor TM with automatic temperature control; therefore,
cycle length and time may vary depending on soil and water temperature conditions.

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DWash Programs (Selections)
FronbControlDishwashers:Closeand latch door.Pressthebutton forthedesiredwash cycle.
Top-ControlDishwashers:UsetheSelectCyclebutton to scrollthrough thewash cycleswhilethedoor isopen.
NOTE:Allcycletimesand water usageinformation contained inthe following sectionare approximate
values.Actual resultswill depend on severalfactors,includingbut not limitedto inlettemperature and
amount of soilin the wash water.
Thelight aboveor nextto the selectedbutton will beONto indicatewhich WASHCYCLEhasbeenselected.
Wash Time Water Usage Food Soil Description
Program (minutes) (gallons/cgcle) Level
Sanitize/ 50-135 7.5-8.75 Light to heavy
Sani Wash
115-175 10 Heavy to
baked on food
Deep Clean/
Scour
Thiscycleraisesthe water temperature in the final
rinseto sanitizeyour dishware.
NOTE:Thiscycleismonitoredfor sanitization
requirements.Ifthecycleisinterruptedduringor
afterthe mainwash portionor iftheincomingwater
temperatureissolowthat adequatewater heating
cannot beachieved,the sanitizingconditionsmay
not bemet. Inthesecases,the sanitizedlightwillnot
illuminateat theend ofthecycle.Whenusingth is
cycle,do not openthedishwasherdoor inthefinal
rinse.
Thiscycleismeant forheavilysoileddishesor
cookwarewith driedon or bakedon soils.Everyday
dishesaresafeto beusedinthiscycle.
NOTE:Onsomemodelsthe STEAMenhancementwill
be automaticallyselectedwhen thiscycleisselected,
and cannot bedeselected.
NOTE:Thiscycleismonitoredforsanitizmtion
requirements.Ifthecycleisinterruptedduringor after
the mainwash portionor ifthe incomingwater
temperatureissolowthat adequatewater heating
cannot beachieved,the sanitizingconditionsmay not
be met.Inthesecases,thesanitizedlightwillnot
illuminateat theendof thecycle.Whenusingthis
cycle,do not openthedishwasherdoor inthefinal
nnse.
Cookware/ 75-140 8.75-10 Heavy to Thiscycleismeant forheavilysoileddishesor
Pots & Pans baked on food cookwarewith driedon or bakedon soils.Everyday
dishesaresafeto beusedinthiscycle.
Auto 62-114 5.2 Light to heavy Thiscycleismeant for lightto heavilysoileddishes.
Normal 68-118 3.75-5.2 Normally Thiscycleismeant fornormaleverydaysoillevelsand
soiled dishes isdesignedtoconservebothwater andenergy.The
Normalcyclewas usedto rate theefficiencyofthis
dishwasher.
China/ 40-60 7.5 Light to This cycle isspecifically designed for delicate
Crystal Normal ware such as crystal and china by maintaining
Light Wash lower temperatures.
Glasses 40-75 7.5 Lightto normal This cycle isspecifically designed for glasses.
Plastics 85-145 6.25-7.5 Light to heavy Thiscycle isspecificallydesigned for plastic ware
and includes a built in drying portion that is
specifically designedto reducethe risk of melting
plastic items and improve plastic drying.
Top Rack 50-110 5-8.75 Light Upper rack only.
Rinse 11 2.5 Any Forrinsingpartialloadsthat willbewashed later.
Do not use detergent with this cycle.
NOTE:Only the Sanitize, Sani Wash, Deep Clean and Scour cycles have been designed to meet the
requirements of Section 6, NSF184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.
NOTE:NSF-certifiedresidentialdishwashersare not intendedfor licensedfood establishments.

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_)_ Enhancements
Thelight above the selected button will be ONto indicate which ENHANCEMENThasbeen selected.
ENHANCEMENTS DESCRIPTION
DELAYHOURS Youcan delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours (dependingon model).
Pressthe DELAYSTARTbutton to choose the number of hoursyou want to delaythe
start of the cycle;then pressSTART/RESET.
Front-Control Dishwashers: The machine will count down and start automatically at
the correct time.
Top-Control Dishwashers: After closing the door,the machine will count down and
automatically start at the correct time.
NOTE:To cancel the DELAYSTARTselection beforethe cycle begins,repeatedly press
the DELAYSTARTbutton untilthe display is blank.
ADDEDHEAT When selected,the cyclewill run longer with heating element on to improve both
wash and dry performance.
NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith RINSEAND HOLDcycle.
STEAM Forusewith heavilysoiledand/or dried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionP1USTbe
selectedPRIORto startingthecycle.TheSTEAMoptionadds26minutesto thecycletime.
NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith RINSEAND HOLDcycle.
HEATEDDRY When HEATEDDRYisoff, disheswill air dry.Top-control models havea fan that
assiststhe drying process.
Light Off: Shuts off the drying heat option. Disheswill air dry naturally (front-control
dishwashers)or fan dry (top-control dishwashers)to save energy.
Light On:Turns the heater on for faster drying. Thiswill extend the total cycletime
between 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected.
NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith RINSEAND HOLDcycle.
LOCK Youcan lockthe controls to prevent any selections from being made. Oryou can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher bg touching buttons with this
I_1 option selected.
Front Control:Tounlockthe dishwashercontrols,pressand holdtheHEATEDDRYbutton
for 3seconds.Thelightabovethelockbutton willturn off.Tolockthedishwasher,pressand
holdthe HEATEDDRYbutton for3 seconds.ThelightabovetheLOCKbutton willturn on.
TopControl:To unlockthedishwashercontrols,pressend holdtheHEATEDDRYand
DELAYHOURSbuttonsfor 3 seconds.Thelocksatusindicatorlightwillturn off.Tolockthe
dishwasher,pressand holdthe HEATEDDRYGndDELAYHOURSbuttonsfor 3 seconds.
Thelocksttusindicatorlightwillturnon.
START/RESET Fortop control models,open the door slowly. Forfront control models leavethe door
closed,then follow below.
Tochange a cycle after washing starts,touch the START/RESETbutton to cancel the
cycle.
TheSTART/RESETLEDwill turn off and the drain pump will pump water out of the
dishwasher for 75 secondsand then turn off. Cycleselection and option LED'swill
remain on,and buttons will respond during pump out. If the START/RESETispressed
while the dishwasher isin pump out, the START/RESETLEDwill turn on and the
dishwasher will start a new wash cycle.
_l Start
Front-Control Dishwashers
Closeand latch the dishwasher door and select the cycleand desired enhancements.Touch the
START/RESETbutton one time to begin the cycle.Water fill begins immediately, and approximately
60 seconds later the wash action begins.
When the dishwasher door isfully closedand latched,the control panel lights will display the last settings
you selected.If you don't want to change any of the settings,simply touch the START/RESETbutton to
begin the cycle.
If the door isclosed,the indicator lights willturn off ifthe START/RESETbutton isnot selectedwithin 5
minutes.To activate the display,open and closethe door or pressany button.

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Top-Control Dishwashers
After selecting the cycleand desired enhancements, touch the START/RESETbutton to readythe
dishwasher to begin the cycle.Closethe door to start the cycle or begin the DELAYSTARTcountdown.
When the cycle starts,the water fill beginsand approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins.
Thedishwasher will always display your lastselection and enhancements. Ifyou don't want to change
the settings,simply touch the START/RESETbutton to ready the dishwasher and closethe door to begin
the cycle.
ALL MODELS:If a power failure occursAUTOand HEATEDDRYwill automatically be programmed. Make
any new selections and touch the START/RESETbutton to begin the new cycle.
When the door isopened,the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESETbutton isnot selectedwithin
5 minutes. Toactivate the display,open and close the door or touch any button.
Clean
Front-Control Dishwasher
TheCLEANlight will illuminate and a double beep will sound when a wash cycle iscomplete. On some
models,the CLEANlight will turn off when the door isopened.On other models,the CLEANlight will
remain on until the door isopened and then relatched or until any keypad ispressedwhile the door
islatched shut.
Top-Control Dishwasher
TheCLEANlight will illuminate and a double beep will sound when a wash cycle iscomplete. TheCLEAN
light will remain on untilthe door isopened and then relatched or until any keyis pressed.
ALL MODELS:Toturn off the audible end-of-cycle signal(or re-activate it ifit was previouslyturned off),
press the HEATEDDRYbutton 5 times within 3 seconds.A triple beepwill soundto indicate the end-of-
cycle beep option has been toggled.
Recommended dishwasher products.
GErecommends the following products for usein its
dishwashers:
[] Foryour manual detergent dispenser,Cascade®
CompleteActionPacs are recommended. Powders,
liquids,and gels may alsobe usedbut may not
work aseffectively.Seepage 11 for more details.
[] Foryour SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser,
Cascade®Completegel isrecommended. Seepage
12 for differences between liquid gel types and a
warning about mixing liquid detergents together.
[] Cascade®RinseAid TM rinseagent to remove spots
and prevent new film buildup on your dishes,
glasses,flatware, cookware and plastic.Using rinse
agent alsoimproves dry performance.
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Using the dishwasher.
Check the Water Temperature
The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run
continuouslbt into the glass until the temperature stops rising.
Use Cascade ®Rinse Aid TMRinse Agent
Cascade ®Rinse Aid TM rinse agent improves drbting, removes spots and prevents new film buildup on
btour dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser Rinse Aid Setting
Therinseagent dispenser holds3.5oz.of rinseagent.
Under normal conditions,this will last approximately
one month.Try to keepit full, but do not overfill.
m
raMake surethe dishwasher door isfully open.
Turnthe dispenser
cap to the left and
lift it out.
F1Add rinseagent until
the indicator window is
full.
J_l Cleanup any spilled
rinseagent with a Indicator t
damp cloth, window Dispenser cap
Theamount of rinseagent releasedinto the final rinse
can be adjusted.Thefactory setting isat the
midpoint. Ifthere are rings of calcium (hard water)
spots on dishes,try a higher setting. Ifthere is
foaming, use a lower setting.
Toadjust the setting:
Removethe dispenser cap;
then turn the adjuster
counterclockwise to
increase the amount
of rinseagent or
clockwiseto reduce
the amount of rinseagent dispensed.
Rinse agent
adjuster
r51 Replacethe dispenser cap.
Dish Preparation Prior to Loadin
[] Noprerinsing of normal food soilis required. [] Removelarge quantities of any remaining food.
[] Scrapeoff hard soils,bones,toothpicks, skinsand [] Removeleafy vegetables, meat trimmings and
seeds, excessiveamounts of grease or oil.
Forget to Add a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time,
however, for best wash performance it is
recommended to add a dish prior to the opening
of the detergetnt cup.
ri1 Squeezethe door latch to release the door.
r_-i Do not open the door until the water spray
action stops. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.
r_Add forgotten dishes.
E] Close the door and dishwasher will start
in 5 seconds.
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Dispenser
_'_ Thedetergentdispenserison theupperlefthandsideofthe
_ dishwasherdoor.It hastwo compartments.Usethemain
washcompartmentforallloads.Usethepre-wash
compartmentonlywhenyourwaterisextremelyhardor
Number
ofGroins Detergent Cups to Fill
Lessthan 4 Fillcup to soft line (1/3 full)
4 to 8 Fillcup to medium soft line (2/3 full)
8 to 12 Fillcup to medium hard line
(completely full)
Greater Fillboth main wash cup
than12 and prewash cup
Usingtoomuch(etergentwithverysoftand/orveryhot
whenyouhavea heavysoiledload.
! ........... DIDIDIDMia_eUaIse_retergent
Youmayusetablet,powder,liquidor gelautomatic
watermaycauseaconditioncalledetchingonyour
glassware.Etchingisa permanentcloudinessinyour
glassware.Thisconditionisirreversible.However,usingtoo
littledetergentwillcausepoorwashperformance.
dishwasherdetergent.Makesureyou useonlydetergents
specificallylabeledforuseinautomaticdishwashers.Never
useliquidhanddishdetergentinan automaticdishwasher.
Sudsingand poorwashperformancewillresultwith theuse
ofimproperdetergents.
Detergentsshouldbestoredina drylocationandintheir
originalcontainerto preventlossofeffectiveness.Place
detergentin thecupjust priorto startingthedishwasher
andthencloseandlatchthecover.Thecoverwillopen
duringthewashcycle.
FillingtheDetergentDispenser
GErecommendsusingdetergentintabletor packetform.
Independenttestinghasshownthisformofdetergentis
veryeffectiveinthedishwasher.Cascade@Complete
ActionPecksarean exampleofthistypeofdetergent.
Simplyputatabletor packetintothemainwash
compartmentandthencloseandlatchthedetergentcup
cover.Pleasenoticethat thetabletorpacketmustbe
placedinthemainwashcompartmentofthedetergent
cup.ifthetabletorpacketistossedinthebottomofthe
dishwasher,thedetergentwillbeflusheddownthedrainin
averyshortperiodoftimeandwillthusbewasted.Wash
performancewillbeverypoorasa result.
tfyou chooseto usedetergentin powder,liquidorgelform,
theamountofdetergentyouusewillbedeterminedbythe
hardnessofyourwater,thetemperatureofyourwater,and
thefoodsoilloadinsidethedishwasher.Contactyourwater
companytogetinformationaboutthehardnessofthe
waterinyourarea.Alternatively,youmaypurchasea hard
waterteststripfromGE.Call1-800-626-2002andaskfor
partnumberWD01×10295.
Usethetableasastartingpointandthenadjustthe
amountof detergentyouuse.Usejust enoughto getgood
washperformance.Usingjustthe rightamountofdetergent
willprovidegreatwashperformancewithoutwasting
detergentor etchingofglassware.
DONOTUSEHANDDISHDETERGENT
NOTE:Usinga detergentthat isnotspecificallydesignedfor
dishwasherswillcausethedishwashertofillwith suds.
Duringoperation,thesesudswillspilloutofthedishwasher
vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.
Becausesomanydetergentcontainerslookalike,storethe
dishwasherdetergentina separatespacefromallother
cleaners.Showanyonewho mayusethedishwasherthe
correctdetergentandwhereit isstored.
Whiletherewillbenolastingdamageto thedishwasher,
yourdisheswillnotgetcleanusingadishwashing
detergentthat isnotformulatedto workwith automatic
dishwashers.
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Using the dishwasher.
SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser (some models)
Thisdishwashermay haveSmartDispenseTM,afeature
which automaticallydispensesliquidautomatic
dishwasherdetergentinto eachcyclebasedon soil level
andwater hardness.Toutilizethe SmartDispensd
DetergentDispenser,it mustfirst befilled.Althoughany
liquidor gel automaticdishwashingdetergentcan be
usedin theSmartDispensdMsystem,all liquidor gel
automaticdishwashingdetergentsare notthe same.
Mostautomaticdishwashingdetergentsare chlorine ...........................
bleach-based(suchasCascade®)whileotherscontain
enzymes(suchasCascadeComplete®).
Donot mixang chlorine bleach-based automatic
dishwashing detergent with ang dishwashing
detergent containing enzgmesasthis could cause
the detergents to congealand lead to blockageof
the SmartDispenseT"sgstem.
Checkthe detergentlabel to determineif the detergent
ischlorinebleach-basedor onethat containsenzymes. =1_ /
tt isrecommendedthat the sametype ofdetergent be z_
usedwhen refillingyourSmartDispenseT_system.
CAUTION! Absolutelydonot add
powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap
or detergent normally used for washing hands
or dishes in a sink. Only use liquid or gel
detergent specifically designed for use in
an automatic dishwasher.
iPRECAUCION!Bajo ninguna
circunstancia agregue detergente en polvo,
tabletas ojab6n o detergente liquido
normalmente utilizado para lavar manos o
platos en un fregadero. $61outilice detergente
liquido o en gel especificamente diseBado para
utilizar en lavaplatos automaticos.
Aimthe detergentbottle at theopeningin the door and
beginto fill.
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Thedispenserwill holda,Sozof liquiddishwasher
detergent (standard size bottle).
-\
i
Turnclockwise.
Whenfull,replacethe capandturn clockwiseuntiltight
to ensurenowater entersthe SmartDispenseT_dispenser.
tf residueisleft onthe door,itwill bewashedoff inthe
nextcycle.
Anindicator lightwill turn on to notifyyouwhenthe
dispenserneedsto be filledagain.After filling,the light
willnot turn off untilthe door isclosed.A fulldispenser
willlast approximately1month for theaverageuser.
Toopenthe dispenserfor filling, pushdownand turn
the blue capcounterclockwiseuntilthe cap isloose.
Liftcap off.
STATUS
SmartDispense
LightWill_ LOWDETERGENT•DRYING
TurnOn ® SENSING ®SANITIZED
When ®WASHING ® CLEAN
Time to
Refill (appearancemayvary)
NOTE:tfyou are not usingSmartDispensem_andyou
want to turnthe LOWDETERGENTLEDlightoff,press
theADDEDHEATbutton 5timeswithin 3 seconds.You
willhear 3 beeps;thenthe lightwill go off.Youcanturn
thelight backon by pressingthe ADDEDHEATbutton 5
timeswithin 3seconds.
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Water Hardness Calibration
Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs
to be calibrated for water hardness. Pleasefollow
the directions below to calibrate the dishwasher
to the hardness of your tap water.
Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water
In the bag that contained these instructions, you
should find a water hardness test strip package.
Read the instructions on the package, remove the
test strip and follow the instructions to determine
the hardness level of your tap water. You will use
this information to calibrate your dishwasher to
dispense the optimal amount of detergent.
Calibration of Front-Control Models With
3-Digit Displag
_J" ........ Cycles ,_,,_o "--. ......... -J o_,.o,, Options "'--
Water hardness test strip indication.
SOFT
l
HARD
Value to Enter into
Dishwasher
0 RED _ -- 1
1 RED _ 2
2 RED _ 3
3RED _ 4
4RED _ 5
Calibration of Top-Control Models With
3-Digit Display Diplay
_J_u_° _As_lcs _aaAYHRs _T_AM
O_eC_EANCH_A S__CT .....................] _ STA_IT
............_......... _ ..............
TOP.OK_ _ _
Pressatthe sametime.
Display
IT] Closeand latch the door (lightson,dishwasher
not running).
[_ PresstheAUTOand DELAYHOURSbuttons at the
same time for 3 seconds.
Thedisplaywill show a number from 1to 5.This
isthe water hardnessvaluecurrently set.
[_ Pressthe AUTObutton to raisethe valueor the
NORMALbutton to lower the value. Setthe water
hardnessvalue to the number determined with
the test strip and table above
E] Oncethe water hardness isset, the
press
START/RESETbutton to savethe setting and
return the dishwasher to normal operation.
Calibration of Front-Control Models Without a
3-Digit Display
[_ Closeand latch the door (lightson,dishwasher
not running).
[2] PresstheAUTObutton and DELAYHOURSbuttons
atthe same time for 3 seconds.Alllights will light
up and you will hear I to 5 beeps.Thenumber of
beepsindicates the current hardnessvalue.
r_To change the setting, pressthe DELAY HOURS
button the number of times that correspondsto
the water hardness value determined at the left.
Thecontrol will beep eachtime you pressthe
button.
E] Oncefinished pressing the button,you will hear a
confirmation with beepsfor the hardness value
selected.
[_lf the number of beepsis notwhat you desire,
start pressingthe DELAYHOURSbutton again to
reenter a new water hardness level.
B-] Oncethe water hardness is set,pressthe
START/RESETbutton to save the setting and
return the dishwasher to normal operation.
r_ open thedoorand touch anybutton otherthan
STARTtoturn lightson.
[2] Pressthe Select Cyclebutton and DELAYHOURS
button at the same time for 3 seconds.The
display will show a number from ito 5.This isthe
water hardness value currently set.
r_ Pressthe STEAMbutton to raise the value
or the Select Cycle button to lowerthe value.Set
the water hardnessvalueto the number
determined with the test strip and table at the left.
[_ Oncethe water hardness is set, the
press
START/RESETbutton to save the setting and
return the dishwasher to normal operation.
Calibration of-Top-Control Models Without
a 3-Digit Displag
[_ Open the door and touch any button other than
STARTto turn lights on.
DPressthe Select Cyclebutton and DELAYHOURS
button atthe same time for 3 seconds.All lights
will light up and you will hear i to 5 beeps.The
number of beeps indicatesthe current hardness
value.
r3Tochangethesetting,pressthe DELAYHOURS
button the numberoftimesthat correspondstothe
water hardnessvaluedeterminedattheleft The
controlwillbeepeachtime youpressthebutton
r_ once finished pressing the button, you will hear a
confirmation with beepsfor the hardness value
selected.
r_lf the number of beepsisnot what you desire,
start pressingthe DELAYHOURSbutton again to
reenter a new water hardness level.
B-] Oncethe water hardness is set, pressthe
START/RESETbutton to save the setting and
return the dishwasher to normal operation.
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Loading the dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets mag varg from gour model.
Upper Rack
Although the upper rack isprimarily for
glasses,cups and saucers, pots and pans can
be placed inthis rack for effective cleaning.
Cupsand glassesfit best along the sides.This
isalso a secure place for dishwasher plastics.
Theutility shelf (some models)may be placed
in the up or down position to add flexibility.A
wine glass holder (somemodels)secures
wine glassesfor best washability.
Somemodels havecontoured metal cup
shelvesthat can secure up to 12wine glasses
(asshown).
Becausewine glassescome in various sizes,
after loading, slowly push in the rack to make
surethey will clear the top ofthe dishwasher.
Somemodels havean Angled RackSystem,
which allows you to angle your dishes,such
as coffee mugs,for better cleaning and
quicker drying. Toposition the tines,pull the
leverforward then drop the tines into
position,then releasethe lever.
Theupper rack isgood for all kinds of
odd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixing
bowls and other items should be placed face
down. Fold-down tines (onsome models)
provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-
to-fit items.
Securelarger dishwasher-safe plasticsover
2 tines when possible.
Hake sure small plastic items are secure so
they can't fall onto the heater.
Besurethat items do not protrude through
the bottom of the rack and block rotation of
the middle spray arm. Thiscould result in
poor wash performance for items in the
upper rack.
Checkto make surethat no itemswill block
rotation of the wash arm.
NOTE:TheSingle RackWash selection,on
models with this feature,washes the upper
rack only. Ifyou usethis feature, do not load
items in the lower rack.
Adjustable Upper Rack Ion some models)
Thestandard position ofyour adjustable rack
is"up" which allows for maximum clearance
for your taller items in the lower rack. Ifyou
have taller wine glasses,tumblers or other
items to place inthe upper rack,you may
want to adjust the rack to the lower position.
Tolower the rack, support the weight of the
rack with your hands as shown and press
both finger padsabout !/4" toward the inside
of the rack as indicated and guide the rack
down to its lower position.
Toraise the rack to the "up" position, pull up
on the center of the rack sideframe until the
rack locksinto place.
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Lower Rack
Thelower rack is best usedfor plates,saucers
and cookware. Large items such as broiler
pans and baking racks shouldgo along the
left-hand side.Load platters, pots and bowls
along the sides,in corners or in the back.The
soiledsideof items shouldface the center of
the rack. If necessary,oversizedglassesand
mugs can be placedin the lower rack to
maximize loading flexibility.
Also,be careful notto leta portion of an item
such as a pot or dish handle extend through
the bottom rack.Thiscould blockthe wash
arm and cause poor washing results.
Fold-down tines (onsome models)provide
flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
Thetines may be left in the up position or
folded down to customize the lower rack. Do
not load large bowls or pots facedown inthe
front left-hand corner. Items loaded in this
manner could prevent proper operation of
the manual detergent cup.
One-piece basket (on some models)
Three-piece basket (on some models)
Don't let any
item extend
through bottom.
Silverware Basket
Toload flatware, simply push the adjustable
handle to either side(on some models).Put
flatware in the removable basketwith fork
and knife handles up to protect your hands.
Placespoons in the basketwith handles
down. Mix knives,forks and spoons sothey
don't nesttogether. Distribute evenly.Small
plastic items, such as measuring spoons and
lidsfrom small containers shouldgo in the
bottom of the silverware basketwith the
silverware on top.
Theone-piece silverwarebasket (onsome
models)can be placed in the front, right side
or back of the lower rack.
A variety of options isavailable regarding
the three-piece silverwarebasket (onsome
models) inyour dishwasher.Thecomplete
basket isdesignedto fit on the right sideof
the lower rack.Additionally,each end of
the basket is removable to add loading
flexibility to accommodate flatware and
lower rack capacity needs.
Thelids of both end and middle baskets(on
some models)can be closedto contain small
items. Long items can be placed on the utility
shelf in the upper rack.Load flatware through
the slots in the silverware basketcovers.
To remove end baskets, grasp the
basket at opposite corners and slide
apart.
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Loading the dishwasher racks.
Extra Rack Features (on some models)
Cutlery Tray
Thecutlery tray holds up to 4 large knifes
such as a carver,chef's knives,bread knife,
etc.,that are too tall to fit in the silverware
basket.
Hook the tray onto the rear of the upper rack.
Laythe knivesbetween the guides
(usshown).
Bowl Tines
Thespecial large-bowl tines in the lower rack
add flexibility to your loading pattern. They
are usefulfor serving bowls or other large
bowls.
Tousethe bowl tines,fold down the
2 rows of flextines infront of the bowl
tines and load bowlsjust as you would
in the upper rack.
These tines fold down Large-bowl tines
Loading place settings...
Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may
vary from gout model. NOTE:Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid.
Upper Rack--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings
Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may
varbtfrom btour model. NOTE:Silverware should be individuallbt loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid.
16 Upper Rack--12 place settings
NOTE: Do not place I
large objects in the I //
front-left corner of I
the lower rack.
Lower Rack--12 place settings

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Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
Beforecleaningthe front panel,make
sureyou know what type of panel you have.
Referto the lust two lettersof your model
number. You can locate your model number
on the left-hand tub walljust insidethe door.
Ifyour model number endswith BB,CC,WW,
SAor BG,then you havea Painted Door
panel. Ifyour model number endswith SS,
then you havea StainlessSteelDoorpanel. If
your model number endswith CS,then you
have a CleanSteelpanel.
Followthe instructions below for cleaning the
door panel for your specific model.
Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending
in BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-White, SA-silver
metallic or BG-gmphite black)
Use a clean, soft, lightlydampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. Youmay also use a
good appliance wax or polish.
Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers
ending in SS)
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned
with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product
using u clean, soft cloth. Do not use appliance
wax, polish, bleach or products containing
chlorine on Stainless Steel doors.
Youcan order StainlessSteelMagic
#WX!OX!5 through GEParts bycalling
800.626.2002.
CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers
ending in CS)
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. Donot use appliance
wax, polish or any chemical agent on
CleanSteel doors.
Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. Thesemay leave
a residue. Do not usescouring pads or
powdered cleaners because these products
can scratch the finish.
Stainless Steel Interior--Tub and Inner Door
Thestainlesssteel usedto make the
dishwasher tub and inner door provides
the highest reliability available in a GE
dishwasher. Ifthe dishwasher tub or inner
door should be scratched or dented during
normal use,they will not rust or corrode.
Thesesurface blemisheswill not affect
their function or durability.
Cleaning the Control Panel
To clean the control panel, use a lightly
dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly.
Protect Against Freezing
Ifyour dishwasher is left in an unheated place
during the winter, ask a service technician to:
IT] Cut off electrical power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
[Z] Turn off the water supply and disconnect
the water inlet line from the water valve.
r_ Drainwater from the water inletline
and water valve.(Usea pan to catch
the water.)
[_ Reconnectthe water inlet lineto the
water valve.
Air gap _ 'i{" I"ti_l_---b-
Checkthe air gap any time your
dishwasher isn't draining well.
Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it ifa drain clogs.The
air gap isnot a part of the dishwasher. It is
not covered byyour warranty. Not all
plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may
not have one.If the air gap gets clogged,the
dishwasher will not drain.Cleanthe air gap
if the dishwasher will not drain.
The air gap is easy to clean.
[] Turn off the dishwasher and liftoff the
cover.
Removethe plasticcap and clean with
E]a toothpick.
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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
or visit 6EAppliences.com. You may not need to call for service.
Error Messages
DishwasherBEEPS
onceeveryminute
Possible Causes What To Do
Thisisa reminderthat gour • dose andlatchthedoorafteropeningit mid-cycle.
dishwasherdoor hasbeenleft
openduringoperation.It will
continuebeepinguntil gouclose
the door.
Beepingat theend
of thecyde Thisis normal.Thedishwasher , Toturnoffthe doublebeepindicator(orre-activateit if itwaspreviously will beeptwice at the endof the turnedoff),pressthe HEATEDDRYpad 5timeswithin3 seconds.
cgcle Atriplebeepwittsoundto indicatetheend-of-cyclebeepoption
hasbeenturnedonor off.
Lowinletwater temperature • Makesureinletwatertemperatureiscorrect(seepage10).Turnonthehot
waterfaucetnearestthedishwasher,Jetrununtilthewatertemperature
stopsrising.Thenstartthe dishwasherandturnoff thefaucet.Thisinsures
the enteringwaterishot.
Water pressureistemporarilg low • Turnona faucet.Iswatercomingout moreslowlythan usual?Ifso,wait
untilpressureisnormalbeforeusingyourdishwasher.
Airgap or disposerisclogged • Cleanthe airgapor flushthedisposer.
Improperrack loading , Makesurelargedishwaredoesnotblockthedetergentdispenserorthe
washarms.SeetheLoadingthedishwasherrockssection.
Noair gap or highdrain loop , Verifythat youhavean airgapor a highdrainloop.Refertothe
InstallationInstructions.
Poorperforming detergent * Usea highlyrateddetergentsuchas Cascade@Complete.
Extremelghardwater • UserinseagentssuchasCascade@RinseAidTM to removespots
andpreventnewfilmbuildup.
Lowinletwater temperature • Makesurewatertemperatureisatleast120°R
Overloadingor improper , Loaddishwasheras shownin theLoadingPlaceSettingssection.
loadingofthe dishwasher
Oldor damp powderdetergent , Makesuredetergentisfresh.
Rinseagentdispenseremptg • Ifwaterisextremelyhard,a softenermay berequired.
Toolittle or low performing , Makesureyou usetheproperamountofhighlyrateddetergent.
detergent
Combinationofsoft water and , Thisiscaltedetchingandispermanent.Topreventthisfromhappening,
too muchdetergent uselessdetergentifyou havesoftwater.Washglasswarein theshortest
cyclethatwittgetit clean.
Lowperformingphosphate ° SeeWhitefilmoninsidesurfacepage20
freedetergent
Water temperatureentering the * Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthe waterheatertemperature.
dishwasherexceeds150°F{66°C)
Dishesand flatware
nat clean
Spatsandfilming
anglassesandflatware
Cloudinessan
glassware
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Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Sudsin thetub Correctdetergent •
wasn'tused •
Rinseagentwas spilled
Detergentleft in Dishesare blockingthe •
dispensercups detergentcup
Blackor gray Aluminumutensilshave •
marksondishes rubbedagainstdishes
Dishesdon'tdry Lowinletwater temperature
Rinseagentdispenserisemptg
ControlpanelrespondedDoorlatchmay notbeproperly
toinputsbutdishwasherseated
neverfilledwith water Watervalvemay beturnedoff •
Stainedtubinterior Sometomato-basedfoodscan •
causereddishstains
Teaor coffeestains
Dishwasherwon't run
Anoverallyellowor brownfilm can •
becausedbgirondepositsinwater
Dishwasherdoor isnotclosed •
and latched
Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentstoavoidsudsing.
Cascade®AutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapproved
foruseinallGEdishwashers.
Toremovesudsfromthetub,openthedishwasherand let
sudsdissipate.Closeand latchthedishwasherdoor.Pumpoutwater
bytouchingtheSTART/RESETbuttononce;then30secondslater,
touchtheSTART/RESETbuttonagain.Repeatifnecessary.
Alwayswipeuprinseagentspillsimmediately.
Repositionthedishes,sothewaterfromthelowersprayarmcan
flushthedetergentcup.Seepages1Sand 16.
Removemarkswitha mild,abrasivecleaner.
• Makesureinletwatertemperatureisatleast120°F.
• SelectHEATEDDRY.
• UseADDEDHEAToptions.
• Selecta highercycle,suchasSANIWASH/SANITIZEorDEEPCLEAN.
• Checktherinseagentdispenserandfillasrequired.
•Nakesurethedoorisfirmly dosed.
Nakesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthesink)isturnedon.
UseoftheRINSEANDHOLDcycleafter addingthedishtotheload
candecreasethelevelofstaining.
Removethestainbyhand,usingasolutionof1/2cupbleach
and3 cupswarmwater.
ik WARNING
Beforecleaninginterior,waitat least20minutesaftera cycleforthe
heatingelementsto cooldown.Failureto dosocanresultinburns.
ADVERTENCIA
Antesde limpiarelinterior,espereparIomenDs20minutosdespu_s
deuncicloparaqueloselementoscalentadoresseenfrfen.Nohacerlo
puedeprovocarquemaduras.
Aspecialfilter inthewatersupplylineistheonlywaytocorrect
thisproblem.Contactawatersoftenercompany.
Dishwasherdoormustbeclosedandlatchedfordishwasherto operate.
Fuseisblownor circuitbreaker • Replacefuseorresetcircuitbreaker.Removeanyotherappliancesfrom
thecircuit.
Poweristurnedoff
Controlpanelislocked
Rebootyourcontrol
• tnsomeinstallations,the powertothedishwasherisprovidedthrougha
wallswitch,oftenlocatednexttothedisposerswitch.Makesureitison.
•Unlockcontrol_ 8.
•Turnoff powerto thedishwasher(circuitbreakerorwallswitch)for
30seconds;thenturnbackon.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Controlpanellights Timetoo long between • Eachbuttonmustbetouchedwithin5minutesoftheothers.
gooffwhen you're touchingof selectedbuttons Torelight,touchanybuttonagain,orunlockandrelatchdoor.
settingcontrols
Waterstandingin Thisisnormal • Asmallamountof cleanwateraroundtheoutletonthetub
thebottomof thetub bottomat thebackofthetub keepsthe pumpseallubricated.
Waterwon'tpump Drainisclogged • tfyou havean airgap,cleanit.Seepage17.
outof thetub •tfthedishwasherdrainsintoa disposer,rundisposerclear.
• Checktoseeifyourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.tfnot,you
mayneeda plumber.
Steam Thisisnormal • Warm,moistaircomesthroughthevent bythedoorlatchduringdrying
andwhenwaterisbeingpumpedout(front-controlmodels).Thisisnormal
andnecessaryfordrying.
Sanitizedlight does Thedoorwas openedand the • Donotinterruptthecycleanytimeduringor offermainwash.
notilluminateat the cgclewasinterrupted during
endof thecycle or after themainwashportion
Theincomingwater • Raisethewaterheatertemperatureto between120°Fand 140°E
temperaturewastoo low
Thecycleiscompleteand • Thisisnormal.Noactionisrequired.
thedoor hasbeenopenfor
longerthan 60seconds
Noise Normaloperatingsounds • Theseareallnormal.Noactionisrequired.
Detergentcupopening
Water enteringdishwasher
Themotor stopsand starts at
varioustimesduringthecycle
Drainpumpsoundsduring
pumpout
Rattlingdisheswhenthe sprag
arm rotates
Awhite filmon
glassware,dishware
andtheinterior
* Hakesuredishesareproperlyloaded.SeetheLoadingthe
dishwasherrackssection.
o
Thisproblemcausedbg
phosphate-freedishwasher
detergent
Toremovethewhitefilm,runyourdishesthroughadishwashercyclewith
citricacid.YoumaypurchaseacitricacidkitfromGEbycalling1-800-626-2002
andaskingforWDB5X151.Alternatively,youcanpurchasecitricacid
crystalsfromyourlocalsupermarket.
Pourthecitricacidinthedetergentcupandclosethecover.Placethe
filmedbutotherwisecleonglasswareanddishwareinthedishwasher.
Leavesilverwareandothermetalitemsoutofthedishwasher.Turnthe
dishwasheron andletitrunthroughacompletecyclewithoutdetergent.
Theglassware,dishware,anddishwashershouldcomeoutfilm free.
Alternatively,avinegarrinsemaybeused.Pour1cupofvinegarinto
dishwasherjust offerthedetergentcupopensand letthedishwasher
completeitscycle.Thismayberepeatedseveraltimesayearasneeded
Theuseofa rinseagentsuchasCascade@RinseAidTM mayhelpminimize
a repeatbuildupoffilm. Also,theuseofa highlyrateddetergentsuchas
Cascade@CompleteActionPadswillhelppreventfilm build-up.
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