GE Spacemaker GSM603 User manual

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Contents
Air Gap 14 Problem Solver 11-13
Appliance Registration 2Repair Service 15
Care and Cleaning 14 Rinse Agent 6
China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Safety Instructions 3
Cycle Features 5User Maintenance Instructions 14
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Warranty Back Cover
Dispenser Cups 7Water Temperature 6
Energy Saver 4,5 Winter Storage 14
Energy-Saving Tips 2
Features 4
Loading &9
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating Guide 4,5
Cycle Selection 5
Soil Level 7GEAmww Cant@
P~SCRUBBER Cycle 4,5,7 MU/U6-
Spacemake# Model GSM603
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Help us
help you...
Before usingyour dishwasher,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new dishwasher
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’tunderstand 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’llfind them on alabel fastened
to the tub walljust inside the
dishwasher door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dishwasher. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
If you received
adamaged dishwasher...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
Savetime and money.
Before yourequest
service...
Check the Problem Solver
(pages 11-13).It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
Ene~y-sating tips ~-’
.ope~te dishwasher only when
it’sfull. Let the dishes accumulate
in dishwasher. When you put in
only apartial load, use the RINSE
ONLYcycleto rinse off heavy soils.
Be sure to latch the door when
waiting for afull load. This helps
keep soils moist, easier to remove.
●If youdon’tneed your dishes right
away,use your ENERGY SAWR
no-heat drying feature that turns
the drying heater off automatically.
Dishes dry naturally over alonger
period such as overnight.
●Alwaysselect the cycle that uses
least amount of water that will
removethe soil from the load.
See pages4and 5.
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W~G—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
.U* this appliance only for
its intended purpose, as you
will fiid described in this Use
and Care Book.
●This dishwashermust be
properIyinstalled and located
in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before
it is used. If you did not receive
an Installation Instructions sheet
with your dishwasher, you can
obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you.
—This appliance must be
connected to agrounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.
—Connect to aproperly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
cUse only powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
.DO not wash plastic items u~ess
marked “dishwasher safe” or the
equivalent. For plastic items not so
marked, check the manuticturer’s
recommendations.
cLoad light plastic items so
they will not become dislodged
and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher-they might come
into contact with the heating
unit and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of
injury.
●When loading items to be
washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal, and
B. Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
●Do not touch the heating
element during or immediately
after use.
●Do not operate your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
●Do not tamper with controls.
●Do not abuse, sit on, or stand
on the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher.
●Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing material properly.
Before discarding adishwasher,
remove the door of the washing
compartment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before usingthis appliance.
●Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
alocked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
●~RoG~ GM 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 aperiod of
twuweek or longer. HYDR~EN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Toprevent
the possibility of damage or
injury, if you have not used hot
water for two weeks or more, or
move into aresidence in which
the hot water system may not
have been used for some time,
turn on all hot water fhucets and
allow them to run for several
minutes before using any
electrical appliance which is
connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any
hydrogen gas to escape. Also,
since the gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.
SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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How tooperate your dishwasher
Cycle Indicator Dial
(Turn to start)
Vapor Vent Door Latch (Unlocked) \
EIElsRaasas
STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots,
pans, bowls, etc. according to
instructions on pages 8and 9.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the
detergent dispenser. Make sure the
Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
(See pages 6and 7.)
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. Occasionally check to
make sure the rinse agent container
is at least half full. (See page 6,)
STEP 3. Select Drying Option.
HEATED ENERGY
DRYING SAVER
Inn
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
over alonger period such as
overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycleis complete to reduce the
natural drying time.
Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 7%for the
NORMAL WASHcycle.
STEP 4. Select the cycle and start
thedishwasher.(SeeCycle Selection
Hints at right.)
Ifyour dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher.
.ForPOTSCRUBBER and
NORMAL WASHcycles:
POT- NORMAL
SCRUBBER WASH
IEIEI
a. Push selected cyclebutton.
b. Latch the door.
oFF@@oN ●LIGHT
a
WASH
DRYING
●RINSE ONLY w‘&: ORYING I
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to ON position to start the cycle.
There is atime delay between
start-up and water fill so you will
not hear any wash action right
away.
Toobtain the benefits of acomplete
cycle,be careful that you do not
turn the dial any further than
necessary to start the dishwasher.
●ForLIGHT WMH cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push NORMAL WASH button.
DRYING
Orrg@ofu ●LIGHT
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WASH
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to LIGHT WASHposition.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.
●ForRINSE ONLYcycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select ENERGY SAVERdrying
option.
OFFS-ON ●LIGHT
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WASH
DRYING
,RINSE ONLY U.X ‘&~:; ORYING
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to RINSE ONLY position.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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Cycleselection hints
It is important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 8and 9.
POE$CRUBBER-For items such
as pots, pans and casseroles with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included.
NORMAL WASH—Forloads
of everyday dishes, glasses
and cookware.
LIGHT WASH—Fordishes that
are lightly soiled with soils that
havenot dried on. Also for
everydaydishes that have extra
preparation before loading.
RINSE ONLY—Forrinsing partial
loads which will be washed later.
Do not use detergent.
What happens in each cycle
●You’llhear occasional clicking
sounds:
—Softfood disposer shredding
action.
—Drain valveopening to pump
water out.
—Timercontrol as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
●During the drying period:
—Themotor stops.
—Watervapor comes through the
vent by the door latch during
drying and when water is being
pumped out.
Wash
Water Use Cycle Time
Wash Gallons Minutes
Cycles (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence
P(YI’SCRLJBBER 12.1 “* mBmwmmm
NORMAL WASH 12.1 ‘o* EIEEIEIBEIEEI
LIGHT WASH 10.3 45* mmmmmm
RINSE ONLY 4.9 14 Rinse Rinse Rinse
*unextended times. These cycle times maybe increased upto7l/2minutes if necessary fOr yOUr
dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature for good washability.
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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TemperatureSensorSvstem
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Toget dishes clean and dry you
need hot water. Tohelp you get
water of the proper temperature,
your dishwasher has awaterheating
feature that automatically senses
the temperature of the water in the
washcycleand heats it, if necessary,
to the proper temperature. This
water heating feature may allow
you to turn down your household
water heater and saveenergy if
you’re willing to let the dishwasher
run alittle longer while it heats
water to the proper temperature.
For good washing and drying, the
entering water must be at least
120”F.Toprevent dish damage,
inlet water should not exceed 150°F.
How to test water temperature:
Check the water temperature
inside your dishwasher with a
candy or meat thermometer.
Let the dishwasher run through
one fill and pump out cycle, then
let the dishwasher fill with water
the second time.
When you hear the water stop
filling, unlatch the door and slowly
open it.
Measurethe temperatureof thewater
inthe bottom of the tub this way:
Removethe silverware basket and
place acandy or meat thermometer
in the water towards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
than 120”F,you will not get good
washing results. Higher water
temperature is needed to dissolve
greaseandactivatepowderdetergents.
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures are unusually low,or
if your water travels along distance
from water heater to dishwasher,
YOUmay need to set your water
heater’s thermostat up. If you have
not used hot water for some time,
the water in the pipes will be cold.
Turn on the hot water faucet at the
sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the
dishwasher. If you’verecently done
laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater
time to recover before operating the
dishwasher.
Toimprove washability if the water
is less than 120”Fand you cannot
adjust your water heater: Select a
longer cycleand fill both detergent
cups at leasthalf-fill with detergent.
How to use arinse agent.
Arinse agent makes water flow
offdishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
For best dishwashing performance,
useofarinse agentsuch as JET-DRY
brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solid form. Yourdishwasher’s
dispenser uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add
the liquid rinse agent until itjust
reaches the bottom of the lip inside
the dispenser opening. Replace the
cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
If you accidentally spill: Wipe
Up the rinse agent with adamp
cloth. Don’t leavethe spill in the
dishwasher. It can keep your
detergent from working.
If you can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER
PRODU~S, INC.
(“JET DRY”)
411W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
Yourdishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 4% ounces. This
should last about 3months. Fill
as needed. Do not overfill.
Howto choose and use
detergent.
First, use only powder or liquid
detergents 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 ahigher
phosphate levelwill probably work
better. If the phosphate content is
low (8.7%or less), you’ll have to
use extra detergent with hard water.
Yourwater department can tell
you how hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent.
Or your area’swater softener
company. Just call and ask them
how many “grains of hardness”
there are in your water.
How much detergent should you
use? That depends. Is your water
“hard” or “soft”? With hard water,
you need extra detergent to get
dishes clean. With soft water, you
need less detergent.
Toomuch detergent with soft water
not only wastes money, it can be
harmful. It can cause apermanent
cloudiness of glassware, called
“etching.” An outside layer of glass
is etched away!Of course, this
takes some time. But why take a
chance when it’seasy to find out
the hardness ofyour water.
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Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Under the sink isn’tagood
\\place to store detergent. Toomuch
.moisture. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until
you’re ready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’tbe fresh OR dry.)
If your powder detergent gets old
or lumpy, throw it away.It won’t
wash well. Old detergent ofien
won’tdissolve.
If you use aliquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they age or come
in contact with water.
You’llfind two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. There are two,
because some cyclesusetwowashes.
OPEN CUP
1. . . . .
See “DetergentUsageGuide’’below.
(Besure the Cyc[eIndicator Dial
is at OFFposition before adding
detergent. Otherwise, the detergent
cup lid will not close and latch
properly )
GRASP HANDLE,
ROTATE
AND CLOSE
TIGHTLY /$= .. /
Always close the main cup tightly.
When it isfirndy latched, you will
hear aclicking sound. Do not
overtighten.
NOTE:Detergentcupmay beopened
manually withno harm Turnhandle
counterclockwise until it releases.
Asnapping sound is normal when
it opens.
Howto prepare the
dishes for washing
If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you’re replacing amuch older
model, you may wonder how much
pre-preparation your dishes need.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessary.
With common sense and alittle
practice, you’llsoon know what
foods to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
LScrape offbones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, lea~
vegetables and crusts. Remove
excessive quantities of oil or
grease.
Dete~ent Usage Guide (powderor liquid)
2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Yourdishwasher has abuilt-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes
sofifood bits andflushes them away.
It can handle small amounts of
soft foods, but large amounts will
be difficuit to handle.
3. Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has achance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more difficult to wash and may
not come clean in the NORMAL
WASHcycle. Remember to use
your RINSE ONLY cyclefor small
“holding” loads.
Note: The foods mentioned here
are for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. You
may also want to consider removing
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar, lemonjuice and other foods
that can cause discoloration of
stainless steel if allowed to remain
on dishes for along period of time.
When using the P(YI’SCRUBBER
cycle, less preparation is required
beforeloading.The IUISCRUBBER
cyclecan wash heavily-soiled
dishes and removedried-on and
baked-on 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.
SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(O-3grains hardness) (3-7grains) (7-12grains*)
CYCLES Main Cup$ IOpen Cup* Main Cup$ IOpen Cup* Main Cup$ IOpen Cup*
PCYI’SCRUBBERand 1Tablespoon ~1Tablespoon Half Full ~Half Full Completely
NORMAL WASHcycles minimum J Completely
minimum Fuil Full
LIGHT WASHcycle 1Tablespoon None Half Full None Completely None
minimum Full
RINSE ONLY cycle Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent
*12grains and up is extremely hard water. Awater softener is recommended. 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 toload your dishwasher Howtoloadthe TOPRACK
This is Qrandom mixed load, the most common type you
will have.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
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Place tall glasses, mugs, tumblers and stemware in the
deep front section. The shallow rear section is ideal for
cooking and serving utensils. Make sure that all
items—front and rear sections—do not extend abovethe
side wires ofthe rack. Arrange stemware so that it
cannotmoveeasily. Don’tlet the glasses touch each other.
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the
bottom sprays water up. The towerthat rises in the
center sends water out overthe dishes to wash the items
in the upper rack.
WATCHOUTFOR THIS.
The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don’tblock it or load tall things next to it. Also, be
carefid not to let aportion of an item such as apot or
dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
The rack is ideal for dishwasher-safe plastics. Load
small shallow items in the rear section; larger, deeper
bowls in front section. If loading plastic tumblers in
deep front section, be sure that each plastic tumber is
secured overtwo fingers.
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Howtoload the BOTTOM RACK
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Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so
that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled
surfaces.
Pots, Pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and
lids m“ustbe loaded in the bottom rack fac{ngdown.
Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to
protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so
they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic
items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small
containers are not recommended for automatic
Precaution!
Takeout anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
dishwashing. If placed in the dishwasher, they should go
in the bottom of silverware basket with silverwareon top.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Usually
Material Safe Exceptions(notsafe) SpecialInstructions
Aluminum YES Some coloredanodized Some darkeningorspottingpossible.Removeby
aluminumcanfade. scouringwithsoap-fdledsteelwoolpads.
China/ YES Antique,metal-trimmed,
Stoneware If indoubt, checkwiththe manufacturer.Ortestwash
hand-paintedor over-the-glaze one piece daily foratleasta month. Comparewiththe
patternsfade. restof the set.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Crystal YEs Antique, metal-trimmed or Load securely to prevent movement.
hand-painted patterns fade. Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Non-dishware NO Do notwashindishwasher.Damagetodishwasher
items—such anddiscolorationor stainingof dishwashermayresult.
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
Glass YES Milk Glass mayyellow.
Iron NO Ironwil! rust.
R3vter NO Pewter tarnishes.
Plastics YES If itdoesn’tsayDISHWASHERSAFE, testone piece in
the top rack before dishwashing an entire set. Wash in
top rack only.
Stainless steel YES Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.
Sterling Silver YES Don’t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can
and Silver plate basket with stainless steel. stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove
Contact between metals can black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to
damage silver. avoidexposure to detergent from the detergent cup.
Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same load. Silver may get a
brown film.
Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives can loosen.
Non-stick YES After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
coatings vegetable oil to keep It from losing its non-stick quality.
‘l’In NO Tin can rust.
Wwd NO Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type washing.
Forgetadish?Here’swhen However, opening the door during 2. Waitafew seconds until the
voucan add it. any cyclelessens cleaning power water calms. Then open the door.
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Add dishes any time during the because the temperature inside the 3. Adddishes you’veforgotten.
RINSE ONLY cycle. With other dishwasher is lowered. So try to
load everything at the beginning. 4. Close the door and push the
wash cycles, you can add dishes at latch to the far right. When the
anytimeBEFORE themain detergent Here’show to add aforgotten dish: door is locked, washing will
washportion of the cycle. 1. Push the door latch to the left. continue.
Washingwill stop.
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Questions?
-.~~ Use This Problem Solver
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
DISHWASHER Afbse inyour home may be blown, or the circuit brealwr tripped. Replace fuse or
WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances iiom the circuit.
UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small mayhavedropped from
the rack. Wateris causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage 6.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Waterfim dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoidoverloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’snot empty.
UNCLEAN DISHES Check inlet watertemperature. It shouId be at least 120”F.(’110test, see page 6.)
AND FLATWARE Waterpressure may be temporarily low.Tbm on aI%ucet.Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 14.)
Improper rack loading. (Seepages 8and 9.)
BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits often leavemarks when they rub against other things. Remove
MARKS ON DISHES marks with amild abrasive cleanser.
DETERGENT LEFT Watermay not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
IN DISPENSER CUPS detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used apowder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’topen automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away.The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly.
LID WON’TLA~H If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does
AFTER ADDING not advance to OFF by itself.
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR BROWN Teaor coffee can stain cups. Removethe stains by hand, using asolution of 1/2cup
FILM bleach and 3cups warm water.
An overalIyellow or brown fti on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
bw&r. As~titi~ti &e~~ly Wktio~~ti~tipblem.
Yourwater softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellowfilm on 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 POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
SP~S AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things:
C)NGLASSES AND
FLATWARE ●Extremely hard water. (Seepage 6.)
●Low inlet water temperature. (Totest, seepage 6.)
●Overloading the dishwasher.
*Improper loading. (Seepages 8and 9.)
cOld or damp powder detergent.
●Phosphate level in detergent too low.(Seepage 6.)
●Rinse agent dispenser empty. (Seepage 6.)
cToolittle detergent. (Seepage 7.)
Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents
to find one that gives the best results for you. Aliquid dishwasher detergent may help
reduce filming.
Toremovestubborn spots and film from glassware:
1. Removeall metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select PUH$CRUBBER cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now
be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2cups (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 1/4cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead ofvinegar. (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.
CLOUDINESS ON If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching:’ The film
GLASSWARE cannot be removed.
It can be prevented: Useless detergent if you have soft water. Washglassware in the
shortest cyclethat will get them clean.
Watertemperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.
CHIPPING OF CHINA 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 you push the rack into
the dishwasher.
Alwaysuse the top rack for delicate items.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
SMALL AMOUNT OF Wateraround the outlet on the ~b bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
WATERSTANDING water. It’sthere to keep the water seal lubricated.
IN THE B(YI’10M
OF THE TUB
WATERWON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water,you may have adrain problem. Clean the air
OUT OF THE TUB gap, if you haveone. (Seepage 14.) ., .
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining we117Youmay need aplumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to cleari Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AU70MATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOIDSUDSING.
Toremovesuds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1gallon
of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out waterby slowly
turning the control dial until adrain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
DISHWASHER LEAKS Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’sso important to use adetergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foamduring washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with adamp cloth.
If you need more help...call, toll free:
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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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 agood
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
or harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish Wax&Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X0216)is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
The inside usually takes care of
itself. If it should ever need
cleani::g. use amild cleansing
pow sr. Scouring pads and harsh
clean~:3can mar the finish.
Built-in dishwasher
often use an air gap.
Keepit clean.
An air gap is aplumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
waterbacking up into it if adrain
clogs. The air gap is not apart of
the dishwasher. And you may not
evenhave one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
If you have an air gap, check it
at least once amonth. IT IS NOI’
PARTOF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types, first turn off the
dishwasher, then lift off the chrome
cover.Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check for any build-up ofgrit.
Atoothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
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Not usingyour dishwasher
in winter? Protect against
freezing.
If your dishwasher is lefi in an
unheated place during the winter,
ask aservice technician to:
●Cut off electric power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
●Tbm off the water supply.
.Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve.
.Drain water from the inlet line
and water valve. (Use apan to
catch the water.)
.Reconnect the water inlet line to
the water valve.
●Remove the plug in the bottom of
the rubber boot. Drain completely,
then reinstall plug and clamp.
.Drain the collection chamber
at rear of unit below filter by
disconnecting hose to pump.
Reconnect after draining.
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How to change color panels
If you are redecorating, you can
change your dishwasher’s front
panels to match or blend with your
new colors.
The panels are held in place bythe
door trim and the trim on the panel
below the door. Each side of each
panel is adifferent color. Or you
can paint apanel with the color of
your own choice.
Change color in minutes. Just
remove trim and change.
How to change the door panel:
1. Takeout three trim screws on
either side of the dishwasher door.
Remove the side trim.
2. Slide the door panel out.
(Careful–edges may be sharp.)
3. Tbrn the door panel around and
put the color you want in front.
4. Replace the door panel, side
trim and screws.
How to change the lower panel:
1. Remove four panel attachment
screws. (Twoabove the panel, two
below the panel.)
2. Remove the entire panel.
3. Takeout three screws and
remove the top trim.
4. Slide the door panel out.
5. Turn the panel around and put
the color you want in front.
6. Replace the lower panel, top trim
and screws.
7. Replace the entire panel and four
attachment screws.
Note: Other color panels are
available for this model. Check the
color you want on the color panel
card supplied with your dishwasher
and mail it to us.
Do not operate the dishwasher
while changing panels or when
loweraccess panel is removed.
Color panels can be replaced by
1/4”thick wood inserts to match
your kitchen cabinets. Get them
from your nearest cabinet or
lumber dealer.
Dimensions for 1/4”wood inserts:
Door Panel: 19%”Hx23~b” W.
Lower Panel: 31fi~”Hx23~b” W.
If you need service
Toobtain service, seeyour 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
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
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC 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 part of the dishwasher that
fails because of amanufacturing
defect.
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
For ten years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace the
PermaTuf@ tub or door her if it
fails to contain water because of a
manufacturing defect such as
cracking, chipping, peeling or
rusting.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home,
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE” SERVICE. (.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED ●Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
●Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
●Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
●Cleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line.
●Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
●Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANlOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitationof incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitationor exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: ,–
Manager–Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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