GE Spacemaker GSM603 User manual

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Contents
Air Gap 14 Repair Service 17
Appliance Registration 2Rinse Agent 6
Care and Cleaning 14 Safety Instructions 3
China, Crystal, Sterling 10 User Maintenance Instructions 14
Cycle Features 5Warranty Back Cover
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Water Temperature 6
Dispenser Cups 7Winter Storage 14
Energy Saver 4,5
Energy-Saving Tips 2
Features 4
Front Panel Color Change 15
Loading &9
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating Guide 4,5
Cycle Selection 5
Soil Level 7
POTSCRUBBER Cycle 4,5,7 GEAnsww Chin@
Problem Solver 11-13 &lllw&m
Spacemaker” Model GSM603
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Help us
help you...
Before usingyour CMwasher,
read this book careftiy.
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 (includ;
your phone number):
Consumer Affiirs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
If you received
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Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
Savetimeandmoney.
Before yourequest
service...
Check the Problem Solver
(pages 11-13).It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
You’llfind them on alabel M.ened
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:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
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Energy-swing tips
●op~te dishwasheronlywhen
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 aMl load. This helps
keep soils moist, easier to remove.
●If pdon’tneed your dishes right
away,use your ENERGY SAYER
no-heatdryingfature that turns
the drying heater off automatically.
Dishes dry naturally over alonger
period such as overnight.
●~~~ WI-the cyclethatuses
leastamountofwaterthatwill
removethesoilfromtheload.
Seepages 4and 5.
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IMPORT~T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
W~G—When using this
appliance, alwaysexercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
cUse this appliance only for
its intended purpose, as you
will find described in this Use
and Care Book.
●This dishwasher must be
properly installed and located
in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before
it is used. If you did not receive
an Installation Instructions sheet
with your dishwasher, you can
obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you.
—Thisappliance 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 toavoidelectrical overload.
●Do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
●Use only powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
●Do not washplastic items unless
marked “dishwasher safe” or the
equivalent. For plastic itemsnot so
marked, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
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●Load light plastic items so
they will not become dislodged
and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher—theymight 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 isused by or near
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing material properly.
Before discarding adishwasher,
remove the door of the washing
compartment.
●Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
alocked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoidpersonal injury.
●Tominimize the possibility of
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
beforeattemptinganymaintenance.
Note: Turning the control dial to
the OFF position does not
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.We recommend
having aqualified technician
service your appliance.
W~G-HYDROGEN 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 a
period of two weeks or longer.
HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. Toprevent the
possibility of damage or injury,
if you have not used hot water for
two weeks or more, or moved
into aresidence in which the hot
water system may not have been
used for some time, turn on all
hot water fimcetsand 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.
SAm THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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How tooperate your dishwasher
Cycls Indicator Dial
flurn to start)
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots,
pans, bowls, etc. according to
instructions on pages 8and 9.
STEP2. 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 fidl. (See page 6.)
STEP 3. Select Drying Option.
HEATED ENERGY
ORYING SAVER
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HEATED DRYING. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER(no-heat drying).
‘Ibms 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 ofthis option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 7% for the
NORMAL WASHcycle.
STEP4. Select the cycleand start
the dishwasher.(See Cycle Selection
Hints at right.)
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher.
●ForPCYI’SCRUBBERand
NORMAL WMH cycks:
POT- NORMAL
SCRUSSER WASH
6X3
a. Push selected cyclebutton.
b. Latch the door.
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DRYING
●RINSE ONLY us‘&’m:MVIN6
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
neeessary to startthedishwasher.
.ForLIGHT WMH cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push NORMAL WASHbutton.
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to LIGHT WASHposition.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.
●ForRINSE ONLY cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select ENERGY SAVERdrying
option.
OFF O.ON ●LIGHT
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DRYING
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to RINSE ONLY position.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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Cycleselwtion hints
It is important to followthe loading
instructions on pages 8and 9.
POI’SCRUBBER-Foritemssuch
aspots,pansandcasseroleswith
dried-onor baked-onsoils.
Everydaydishesmaybe included.
NORMAL WASH—Forloads
of everydaydishes, 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–For rinsing partial
loads which will be washed later.
Do not use detergent.
What happensin each cycle
●You’llhear occasional clicking ●During the drying period:
sounds: —Themotor stops.
–Soft fixxidisposer 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
Gallons Minutes
zd: (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence
RYISCRUBBER 12.1 ‘5* Bmmwmmm
NORMAL WASH 12.1 5“* mmmwmmm
LIGHT WASH 10.3 45* HWHWWF ~~
RINSE ONLY 4.9 14 MMH
*Une~~nd~ timesOThe% cycle times may ~incr~s~ Upto71Axnimltcsif 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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‘lkmperatureSensorSystem
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 turndown your household
water heater and saveenergy if
you’rewilling to let the dishwasher
run alittle longer while it heats
water to the proper temperature.
For good washing and drying, the
entering water must beat 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 temperatureofthe water
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures are unusually low,or
if your water travels along distance
from water heater to dishwasher,
you may 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.
lhm 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-fullwith detergent.
How to use arinse agent.
Arinse agent makes water flow
off dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
For best dishwashing performance,
useofarinse agentsuchas JET-DRY
brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solid form. Yourdishwasher’s
dispenser uses the liquid form.
inthe bottom ofthe tub this way:
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add
the liquid rinse agent until itjust
reaches ,tie bottom ofthe lip inside
the dispenser opening. Replace the
cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
Remove the silverware basket and
place acandy or meat thermometer
in the water towards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
than 120°F,you will not get good
washing results. Higher water
temperature is needed to dissolve
gre&eandactivatepowderdetergents.
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If you accidentally spill: Wipe
up the rinse agent with adamp
cloth. Don’tleavethe spill in the
dishwasher. It can keep your
detergent from working.
If you can’tfind any rinse agent,
write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER
PRODUCI’S, INC.
(“JET DRY”)
411W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, ~06830
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Yourdishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 4!42 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
canyour 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
harmfhl. 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 of your water.
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Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Under the sink isn’t agood
place to store detergent. Toomuch
moisture. Don’tput 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 often
won’tdissolve.
If you use aliquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they ageor come
in contact with water.
You’llfind two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. There are two,
because somecyclesuse twowashes.
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OPENCUP :
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See “Dete~ent UsageGuide’’below.
(Besure the Cycle Ihdicator Dial
is at OFFposition before adding
deteqent. Otherwise, the detergent
cup lid will not close and latch
properly.)
Always close the main cup tightly.
When it isfirmly latched; yo; wi;ll
hear aclicking sound. Do not
overtighten.
AWE: Detergentcupmaybe opened
munually withno ha-m. Turnhandle
counterclockwise until it releases.
Asnapping sound is nornud when
it opens.
Howto prepare the
dishes for washing
If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you’rereplacing amuch older
model, you may wonder how much
preparation your dishes need.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessary.
With common sense and alittle
practice, you’ll soon know which
foods to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, lea$
vegetables and crusts. Remove
excessive quantities of oil or
grease.
2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Yourdishwasher has abuilt-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes
softfood bits and flushes them away.
It can handle small amounts of
soft foods, but large amounts will
be difficult to handle.
3. Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soils haveachance to dry and
become hard. Dishes with dried-on
soils 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 above
are only examples of the foods that
may need to be removed from your
dishes. Youmay also want to
consider removing foods such as
mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar,
lemon juice and other foods that
can cause discoloration of stainless
steel if allowed to remain on dishes
for along period of time.
When using the P(Y13CIUJBBER
cycle, less preparation is required
beforeloading.The POI’SCRUBBER
cyclecan wash heavily-soiled
dishes and remove dried-on and
baked-on soils from pots, pans and
casseroles. However, items with
burned-on soils may not come
clean, and the dishwasher cannot
remove burn marks or restore
fading caused by overheating
during cooking.
DetergentUsage Guide (powderor liquid)
SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(O-3grains hardness) (3-7grains) (7-12grains*)
CYCLES Main Cup$ Open Cup* Main Cup~ IOpen Cup* Main Cup$ IOpen Cup*
P(YI’SCRUBBERand 1Tablespoon +1Tablespoon Half Full :Half Full Completely
NORMAL WASHcycles minimum J Completely
minimum Full Full
LIGHT WASHcycle 1Tablespoon None Half Full None (#~pletely None
minimum
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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Howtoloadyourdishwasher Howtoloadthe ‘lXIPRACK
This is arandom mixed load, the most common type you
mullhave.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the
bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the
center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items
in the upper rack.
WATCHOUT FOR 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
careful not to let aportion of an item such as apot or
dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
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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.
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 tumbler is
secured over two fingers.

HowtoloadtheBOTTOM RACK
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 must be loaded in the bottom rack facing down.
Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to
protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so
they don’tnest 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 silverwarebasket with silverwareon top.
Precaution!
T&e out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.

What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Material Usually
Safe Exceptions (not safe)
Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.
Special Instructions
Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
Aluminum
China/
Stoneware
YES
YES Antique, metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade.
Gold leaf will discolor.
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
one piece daily for at least amonth. Compare with the
rest of the set.
Crystal YES Antique, metal-trimmed or
hand-painted patterns fade.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Load securely to prevent movement.
Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
Non-dishware
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
NO
Milk Glass may yellow.Glass
Iron
Pewter
YES
NO Iron will rust.
NO Pewter tarnishes.
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in
the top rack before dishwashing an entire set. Wash in
top rack only.
Plastics YES
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.
Stainless steel
Sterling Silver
and Silver plate
YES
YES Don’t put in same silverware
basket with stainless steel.
Contact between metals can
damage silver.
Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same load. Silver may get a
brown film.
Adhesive usedtoattachsome
hollow-handle
knives can loosen.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can
stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove
black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to
avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.
After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
Non-stick
coatings YES
Tin can rust.
l’in NO
NO Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type washing.
Wood
Forget adish? Here’s when However,openingthedoorduring 2. Waitafewseconds until the
water calms. Then open the door.
3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
you-can add it. any cyclelessens cleaning power
Add dishes any time during the because the temperature inside the
RINSE ONLY cycle. With other dishwasher is lowered. So try to
load everything at the beginning.
wash cycles, you can add dishes at
anytime BEFORE the maindetergent Here’s how to add aforgotten dish:
wash portion of the cycle. 1. Push the door latch to the left.
Washing will stop.
4. Close the door and push the
latch to the far right. When the
door is locked, washing will
continue.

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Questions?
~Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
DISHWASHER Afuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fhse or
WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from
the rack. 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. Water from 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 water temperature. It should be at least 120°F.(Totest, seepage 6.)
AND FLATWARE Waterpressure may be temporarily low. Thm on afimcet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 14.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8and 9.)
BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum deposits often leave marks 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’t open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away.The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly.
LID WON’T LA~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. Remove the stains by hand, using asolution of 1/2cup
FILM bleach and 3cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown fdm on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in water.Aspecialfilter in the watersupplyline is the only wayto cormt this problem.
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 remove this 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:
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE ●Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)
.Low inlet water temperature. (Totest, seepage 6.)
●Overloading the dishwasher.
●Improper loading. (Seepages 8and 9.)
●Old or damp powder detergent.
●Phosphate level in detergent toolow.(Seepage6.)
●Rinseagentdispenserempty.(Seepage6.)
●Toolittledetergent.(Seepage7.)
Localwaterconditionsandpersonalpreferencesvary.Tryseveralbrandsofdetergents
tofindone that gives the best results for you. Aliquid dishwasher detergent may help
reduce filming.
To removestubborn spots and film from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select P~SCRUBBER 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 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.
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. Wash glassware in the
shortest cyclethat will get them clean.
Water temperature 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.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
SMALLAMOUNTOF Wateraroundthe outletonthetubbottomat thebackofthe tub is normal. It isclean
WATERSTANDING water.It’sthere tokeepthe waterseallubricated.
IN THE BUf’’I0M
OFTHE TUB
WATERWON’TPUMP 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 well? Youmay need aplumber.
Ifdishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENlll TO AVOIDSUDSING.
Tb remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1gallon
of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly
turning the control dial until adrain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
DISHWASHER LEAKS Suds can cause unit to werflow. That’s why it’s so important to use adetergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
‘1,Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam 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:
GE Answer CenteP
800.6242000
consumer information service
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Ca; 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 poiish 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 usuaily takes care of
itseif. If it should ever need
cleaning, use amild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
Built-in dishwashers
often use an air gap.
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
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
TWO TYPES
Notusingyour dishwasher
in winter? Protect against
freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place during the winter,
ask aservice technician to:
●Cut off electric power to the
dishwasher. Remove fbses or trip
circuit breaker.
●Turn 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
If you havean air gap, check it
at least once amonth. IT IS N~
PARTOF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOI’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 of grit.
Atoothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’tdraining well.
the rubber bobt. Drain comrdetelv.
then reinstall plug and clan$. ‘-’7
●Dr~n the collection ch~ber
at rear of unitbelowfilterby
disconnectinghosetopump.
Reconnectafterdraining.
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Howto 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 by
the 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 ofyour own choice.
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How to change the door panel:
1. Ttie out three trim screwson
either side ofthe dishwasher door.
Remove the side trim.
2. Slide the door panel out.
(CarefM–edges maybe sharp.)
3. Turn 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. (TWOabovethe panel, two
below the panel.)
2. Remove the entire panel.
3. Takeout three screws and
removethe top trim.
4. Slide the door panel out.
5. Turn the panel around and put
the color you want in front.
6Replace the lower panel, top
trim and screws.
7. Replace the entire panel and
four attachment screws.
Do not operate the dishwasher
while changing panels or when
lower access panel is removed.
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Note: Other color panels are
available for your dishwasher.
Check the color you want on the
order form below and mail it to us.
Wmd panel trim kit GPF 40
contains trim and instructions for
adding adecorative wood door
panel and lower access panel to
match kitchen cabinets. Use the
order form below to order this kit.
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If YouNeed Service
Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty
onthebackpageofthisbook.
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 firther 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 WackerDrive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER
WARRANTY
Saveproof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONEWEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any
purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owner for products
charge, parts and service labor purchased for ordinary home use
in your home to repair or replace in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
any part of the dishwasher that and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
fails because of amanufacturing warranty isthe same except that it is
defect. LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY or for the service technician’s travel
For ten years from date of original costs to your home.
purchase, we will provide, free of All warranty service will be provided
charge, parts and service labor in by our Factory Service Centers or
your home to repair or replace the by our authorized Customer Care@
PermaTuf@ tub or door liner if it servicers during normal working
fails to contain water because of ahours.
manufacturing defect such as Look in the White or Yellow Pages
cracking, chipping, peeling or of your telephone directory for
rusting. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
H~POINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CAREO SERVICE.
WHAT IS N~ COVERED ●SWViCetrips tOYourhome tO ●Replacement of house fuses or
teach you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Carematerial.
If you then have any questions ●Cleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line.
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our cFailure of the product if it is used
Consumer Affairs office at the for other than its intended purpose
address below, or call, toll free: or used commercially.
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000 .Damage to product caused
consumer information service by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
●Improper installation. WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
If you have an installation problem, FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which 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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