GEAppliances GSC470 User manual

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Iuse& Care Guide I
Dishwasher
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contents
Adapter Plugs 11 ProblemSolver 13,14
ApplianceRegistration 2RinseAgent 6
(h-e and Cleaning 11 SafetyInstructions 3
China,Crystal,Sterling 10 LJnicouple 12
ConsumerServices 15 UserMaintenanceInstructions 11
ConversionKit 11 Warranty BackCover
CycleFeatures 4,5 WaterTemperature 6
Detergent, DetergentGuide 6,7’ WinterStorage 11
DispenserCups 7WoodTop 11
ElectricalRetirements 11
Energy-SavingTips 2
ExtensionCords 11
Grounding 11
Loacling 8,9
Modeland SerialNumbers 2
Operating Guide 4,.5
PlateWarmer 4,5 GEAnswerCenter@
POTSCRUBBERCycle 4,5 800.626.2000
Cknvel-tibk Model ‘CXXM’70
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Ifyouneedservice
Itisintendedtohelpyouoperate
and maintainyour newdishwasher
properly.
Keepithandyfor answersto your
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or need morehelp, write (include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY 40225
‘w?.k!downthenmddand
swid nmberso
You’Ufindthem on alabelfastened
to the tub walljust insidethe
dishwasherdoor.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
RegistrationCard that comes with
your dishwasher.Beforesending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
LJsethesenumbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
myoureceived
a-Wed &hwasher.
Go
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder)thatsoldyouthedishwasher.
savetimeandmoney.
EMi3myoucdl forsetice. ●*
Checkthe ProblemSolver(pages
13and 14-).It lists’causesofminor
operatingproblemsthatyoucan
correct yourself.
ToobtainaSpanishlanguage
versionofthisbook,call
GEAnswerCenter”
800.626.2000
consumerinformationservice.
Paraobtenerlaversi(inen
espaiioldeestemanual,
Hamea
GEAnswerCenter$
serviciodeinformaci6n
paraelconsumidor,
te16fono800.626.2000.
Ene~y-saviwtips
Thepowerconsumptionofyour
dishwashercanbeminimizedif
youfoUowthesesuggestions:
*Operatedishwasheronlywhen
Ml. Letdishesaccumulatein
dishwasher.Whenyouputina
partialload,useRINSEHOLD
cycletorinseoffheavysoils.Be
sureto latchdoorwhenwaitingfor
fullload.Thishelpskeepsoils
moist,easiertoremove.
~$&d cyclethatI.UWSkast
amountofwater to removesoil
from load. Seepages4and5.
~Ifyoudon’tneedyourdishes
rightaway,useyourEIWHRGY-
SAMERno-heat feature thatturns
thedryingheateroffautomatically.
Dishesdrynatura~lyoveralonger
periodsuchasovernight.
Toobtainservice,seethe
ConsumerServicespageinthe
backofthisbook. - -
We’reproudofourserviceand o
wantyouto bepleased. If forsome
reasonyouare nothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive,here are three
stepsto M1OWforfurther help.
FIRST,contactthe peoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouare notpleased. In most
cases, thiswillsolvethe problem.
NEXT,ifyouarestillnotpleased,
writeallthedetails-including
yourphonenumber—to:
Manager,ConsumerRelations
GEAppliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,ifyourproblemisstill
notresolved,write:
MajorAppliance
ConsumerActionPanel
20NorthVVackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606
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IMPOR~ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ReaddlinstructionsbeforeTllsingthisappliance
WMN++71NG-Whenusing
his appliance, always exercise
basic safety precautions,
including the following:
0[Jsethis a~@mce Ody fOr
its intended propose, as you
Wi~]find described hthis ~St!
and Care Book.
LBThis dishwasher must be
properly instakd 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 wiriilg system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
.quiprnent-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.
—Connect to aproperly rated,
protectedand sized power-supply
circuitto avoidelectricaloverload.
@Do not store or me
combustible materials, gasoline
orother flammable vaporsand
li{juidsin the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
*Use on]y powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
rccomrncnciedfor use in a
dishwasher.
QDonotwashplasticitemsunless
mdxd -‘dishwashersafe’”or the
quivdcnt. F(3rplas[icitemsnot so
marlm(i,check the l~la]lt]i~ac[l]i.er’s
!“ccolllillclldfitiolls.
oLoad lightplastic 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
oWhen 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 yourdishwasher
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 appiiance is used by or -
near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on or
with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose
of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing material
properly. Before discarding a
dishwasher, remove the door
of the washing compartment.
@Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
t~locked cabinet. Gbserve all
warnkgs on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
*To minimizethe possibility
of electric shock,disconnect
this appliancefrom the power
supplybefore attemptingany
maintenance.
Note: Turning the controldial
to the OFF positiondoes not
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.We,’
recommend having aqualified
technicianserviceyour appliance.
AwAm~~~–m~o~~~
GASis 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 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 faucets and
allow them to run for several
minutes before using any
electrical appliance which is
connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any
hydrogen gas to escape. Also,
since the gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process,
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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HowtooperateYOU~dishwasher
DoorLatch CycleIndicator Dial
(TLfnto Start)
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~Beforeusingyourdishwasherthe
firsttime, installthe faucetadapter
accordingto instructionson page
U. Thisis aone-timeonlychore.
STEWLLoad yourdishwasher
with dishes, silverware,pots, pans,
bowls,etc. accordingto
instructionson pages8and 9.
STEP 2. Adddetergenttothe
detergentdispenser.Makesurethe
CycleIndicatorDialisatOFF
positionbeforeaddingdetergent.
(Seepages6and7.)
Userinseaidagenttohelpprevent
Use ofthisoption reducesthe
electrical energyused bythis
modelapproximately 10%for
Normal cycle. o
LIGHTWASH❑
Q
ONE# ~
OFF❑
Q
H RINSE& HOLD
PLATEWARMER
mDRYING
STEP4. Selectthe Cycleandstart
dishwasher.
If yourdishwasherdrains intoa
foodwastedisposer, operatethe
disposer untilit isempty before
startingthe dishwasher.(SeeCycle
selectionhintson nextpage.)
c. Slowlyturn CycleIndicatorDial
to ON positionto startthe cycle.
Youwillhear the motor start.
There is atimedelaybetween
start-upand water fill soyouwill
not hear anywash actionright
away.
Toobtainthebenefitsofacomplete
cycle,becarefi.dthatyoudonot
turn the dialany further than
necessaryto startthedishwasher. ~For ILIGHT WASHCyck
t
@
LIGHTWASHEI
ON❑%
OFF❑# RINSE& HOLD
PI-ATEWARMER
❑DRYING
spotting.(See page6.) - -
Connectunicoupleandelectricity
accordingtoinstructionsonpages
11and 12.
~FOI- ~mamm~ and
NORMALWMH:
POT NORMAL
SCRUBBERWASH
STEP3. SelectDRYINGHEAT
Option.ItmustbeonHEATED
DRYINGforPLATEWARMER
cycle,onENERGYSAVERfor
‘RINSEHOLDcycle.Youcanuse
eitherdryingoption(seebelow)
foranyofthewashcycles.
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a. Besure door is unlatched.
b. PushNORMALWASHbutton.
c. SlowlyturnCycleIndicatorDial
toLIGHTWASHposition.
d. Latchdoorto startthecycle.
a. Pushselectedcyclebutton.
b. Latchthedoor.
HEATEDENERGY
DRYINGSAVER @For RINSEHOLD Cycle:
o
LIGHTWASH❑
ON❑
OFF❑a
D
=❑RINSE&HOLD
~ PLATEWARMER
DRYING
HEATEDDRYING:Turnsthe
dryingheateron forfastdrying.
ENERGYSAVER:(no-heatdrying).
Turnsthedryingheateroffto save
energy.Dishesdry naturallyovera
longerperiodsuchasovernight.
If youneedyourdishessooner,
openthedishwasherdoorafterthe
cycleiscompletetoreducethe
naturaldryingtime.
a.
b.
c.
d.
SelectENERGYSAVERdrying

~ForHATE W~R cycle:
a. Load cleanplatesand dishesto
be warmed.
b. SelectHEATED DRYING
dryingoption.
c. Leavethedoorunlatched.
~@
LIGHTWASHa
ONm /
OFF❑#lRINSE&HOLO
$J❑PLATEWARMER
DRYING
d. SlowlyturnCycleIndicatorDial
clockwisetoPLATEWARMER
position.
e. Latch thedoor to start thecycle.
matHappemh!Eachcycle
@You’llhear occasionalclicking
sounds:
–Soft fooddisposer shredding
action.
–Drain valveopeningtopump
waterout.
–Timer controlascycle
progresses.
—Detergentcup opening.
cycle selectionHin@
It is importantto followthe loading
instructionson pages8and 9.
POHXXUJBBER-For itemssuch
aspots, pansand casseroleswith
dried-onor baked-onsoils.Every
daydishesmaybe included.
NORMAL WASH—Formostloads
ofeverydaydishes, glassesand
cookwarewith mediumsoils.
LIGHT WASH—Fordishesthat
havebeenpre-rinsed before
loading.Also, for washingvery
lightlysoileddisheswith soilsthat
havenot dried on.
@Themotorstopsduringdrying.
~Watervapor comes throughthe
ventunder the door latch during
drying and when water isbeing
circulated.
ilPmauJBBER 12.6 ““ MBBMBBB
INORMALWASH 10.7 ‘~~ EIHIEIBHIEI
ILIGHTWASH 8.9 42*
I
EEIIEIBBB
Rm%!mHOLD 3.6 11* EEIl
hying options:
HEATEDDRYING:AvailableonallwashcyclesexceptRINSEHOLD.
kid 29minutestowashcyc~etime.
ENERGYSAVER–Dryingheateristurnedoff.Dishesdrynaturally.
RINSE HOLD—-Forrinsingpartial
loadswhich willbe washedlater.
SelectENERGY SAVERdrying
option.Do not usede~ergent.
PLATEWARMER—Forw~rming
cleandishesand servingplatesfor
the servingofhot food.

.
G&d dishwashing starts
with HOTwater.
To get dishesclean anddry,you
need ho~water.To help you get
water of theproper temperature,
your dishwasherautomatically
heats the water in the washcycle.
Forgood washing and drying,
the entering water mustbe at
least 120°F.Topreventdish
damage, inletwater shouldnot
exceed 150”F.
How to test water temperature:
Higher water temperatureis
needed to dissolvegrease and
activate powder detergent.
Checkyour water temperature
with acandy or meat thermometer.
Turn on the hot water faucet
nearest the dishwasher.Put the
thermometer in aglass and let
the water run continuouslyinto
the glass untilthe temperature
stops rising. If the water
temperature is below 120”F.,
adjust your water heater.
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. Turn on the hot water
faucet at the sink and allow it to
run until the water is hot. Then
start the dishwasher. If you’ve
recently done laundry or run hot
water for showers, give your water
heater time to recover before
operating the dishwasher.
To improve washability if the
water is less than 120°Fand you
cannot adjust your water heater:
Select alonger cycle and fill both
detergent cups at least half-full
with detergent,
Help preventspottingwith
arinseagent,
Arinseagent makes water flow
off dishesquickerthan usual.This
lessenswater spottingand makes
drying faster,too.
For bestdishwashingperformance,
use of arinse agentsuch as .JET-
DRYbrand is recommended,
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solidform. Yourdishwasher
uses the solidform.
Hyou can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
BENCKISER CONSUiMER
PRODUCTS, INC,
(“JET DRY”)
411 W.Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
How tochoosem-dl.lse
theright ‘detergent.
First, use only powder or liquid
detergent specificallymade for
use in dishwashers.Other types
will cause oversudsinge
Second, check the phosphate
content. Phosphatehelps prevent
hard-water materialsfrom forming
spotsor film on your dishes.If
your water is hard (7grainsor
more), your detergenthas to work
harder.Detergentswith ahigher
phosphatelevel will 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’s water
softener company.Just call and
ask them how many “grains” of
hardness is in your water.
How much detergent should
you use? That depends. 1syour
water “hard” or “soft”? With hard
water, you need extra detergent to
get dishes clean. With soft water,
you need less detergent.
Too much detergent with soft
water not only wastes money, it
can be harmful. It can cause a
permanent cloudiness of
glassware, called “etching.” An
outside layer of glass is etched
away!But why take achance
when it’seasy to find out the
hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Under the sink isn’t agood
place to store detergent. Too much
moisture. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until
you’re ready to wash dishes,
either. (R won’t be fresh OR dry.)
If your powder detergent gets
old or hmpy, throw it away. R.
won’twash welL Old detergent
often won’t dissolve.
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,
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-MW’ufind twodetergent
dispensers on the irkde door’of-
ymwdishwasher. Two,because
somecyclesuse twowashes.
See “DetergentUsageGuide”
below. (Be&rethe CycleIndicator
Dial isat OFFposition before
addingde~ergent.Otherwise,the
detergentcup willnot closeand
latchproperly.)
Closethe main cup.
NOTE:Detergent cup may be
opened manually withno harm.
Howtoprepare
thedishesforWashhg.
If thisisyourfirstdishwasher,or
ifyou’rereplacingamucholder
model, youmaywonderhowmuch
preparationyourdishesneed.
Actuallyverylittle. Pre-rinsingof
normal foodsoilsis notnecessary.
Withcommon senseandalittle
practiceyou’llsoonknowwhat
foodsto remove.Here are some
guidelines:
LScrapeoff bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicksand otherhard solids.It
is alsobest to removehard shelled
vegetables,meat trimmings,leafy
vegetablesand crusts. Remove
excessivequantitiesofoilor
grease.
2. Removelarge quantitiesofany
food. Yourdishwasherhasabuilt-in
softfooddisposer thatpulverizes
softfoodbitsand flushesthemaway.
It can handlesmall amountsof
softfoods, but large amountswill
be difficultto handle.
3.Try toremovefoodscrapsand
placedishesin dishwasherbefore
soilhasachancetodry andbecome
hard. Disheswithdried-onsoilare
moredifficultto washand may
notcomeclean inthe NORMAL
WASHcycle.Remembertouse
yourRINSEHOLDcycleforsmall
“holding”loads.
Note:Thefoodsmentionedabove
areforexamplesonly.Otherfoods
notmentionedmayalsoneedtobe
removedfromyourdishes.You
mayalsowanttoconsiderremoving
foodssuchasmustard,mayonnaise,
vinegar,lemonjuiceandother
foodsthatcancausediscoloration
ofstainlesssteelifallowedto
remainondishesforalongperiod
oftime.
when WJingthe ~mc~m~~~
cyclelesspreparation isrequired
beforeloading.TheP~ClWJ13BER
cyclecan washheavily-soiled
dishesand removedried-on and
baked-onsoilsfrom pots, pans and
casseroles. Itemswith burned-on
soilswill not come clean. And the
dishwashercannotremoveburn
marks or restore fadingcausedby
overheatingduringcooking.
Dete~entusage ‘&&k (powderor liquid)
SOFTWATER MEDIUMWATER HARDWATER
(O-3
grainshardness) (3-7grains) (7-12grains*)
CYCLES MainCup OpenCup MainCup OpenCup MainCup~ OpenCup*
PmSCRU1313ER 1Tablespoon 1Tablespoon HalfFull HalfFull Completely Completely
andNORMALWASH minimum +.minimum -1- Full +Full
cycles
LIGHTWASHcycle 1Tablespoon None HalfFull None Completely None
minimum Full
RINSEHOLDcycle Usenodetergent Usenodetergent Usemdetergent
*I2grainsandupisextremelyhardwater..Awatersoftenerisrecommended.Withoutit,
limecanbuildupinthewatervalve.Thewatervalvemaystickwhileopenandcauseflooding.
jiFilledMainCupholds3tablespoons;FilledOpenCupholds2tablespoons.
7’
FasEH
Emil
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W
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Zhisisarandommixed load, the most common we you
w“llhave.
Make suredishes are properly loadedto insure that
water can reach the soiledsurfaces. The wash arm in
the bottomsprayswaterup. The towerthat rises in the
center sendswater outoverthe dishesto wash the iterns
in the upper rack. Make sure to place tall itemsto the
outside so the upper washarm is notblocked.
WATCHOUTFOR’7-MS.
Thewashtowerrisesthroughthecenterofthebottom
rackduringthewashandrinseportionsofthecycle.
Don’tblockitor loadtallthingsnexttoit. Also,be
carefulnottoletaportionofan itemsuchasapotor
dishhandleextendthroughthe bottomrack. Thiscould
blockthewasharmandcausepoorwashingresults.
,’ 4s2? o
Thetoprackisbestforglasses,cupsand saucers. Cups
and gl&ses fitbest alongthe sides:This is theplace for
dishwasher-safeplastics,too. Make suresmallplastic
itemsare lodgedin tightlyso they can’tfallontothe
Cairod” heatingunit. Arrangesternwaresothatit cannot
moveeasily.Don’tlet the glassestoucheach other.
Saucepans,mixingbowlsandothersmallitemsmay
beplaced—facedown—
inthetoprack.Thetoprackis
handyforallkindsofoddshapes.Besuretheforceof
wateranddetergentcanreachsoiledsurfaces.
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Fit platesand saucersbetweenthepins. Place itemsso
tha;waterand detergentfrom washarm can reach soiled
surfaces.
m’
Putflatwareintheremovablebasketwithhandlesupto
protectyourhands.Mixknives,forksandspoonsso
theydon’tnesttogether.Distributeevenly.Smallplastic
items,suchas measuringspoonsand lids from small
containers are not recommended for automatic
dishwashing.If placed in the dishwasher, they should go
in the bottomof silverwarebasketwith silverwareon top.
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Heavilysoiledpots,pans and casserolesMUST be
loaded-intheb&tom-rack,facingdown. Prop broiler
pans and racksalongthe edge.
Don’tI
Emi%I
ii&%-
—
-.
-
mlxl%.
-
itemextend
throughbottom.
I%ecaution!
Takeoutanythingthatmayfallorextendthrough.the
bottomofthebasket.
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whatyou canWuallywashsafelyinyour dkhlvasher.
hd what
youcan’t.
~Somecoloredanodized
aluminumcanfade.
IImutiny
Material safe
~-y
iSpecialhstructions
Somedarkeningwspottingpossible.Removeby
scouringwithsoap-filledsteelwoolpads. ,
IAluminum ~IYES
—.
Chal YES
Stormvare
crystal YES
Antique,rnetal-trhnmed,
hand-paintedorover~the-glaze
patternsfade.
~oldleafwilldiscolor.
Ifindoubt,checkwi!hthemanufacturer.Ortestwash ~
onepiecedailyforatleastamonth.Comparewiththe
restoftheset.
Antique,metal-trimmedor
hand-paintedpatternsfade.
Goldleafwilldiscolor,
Loadsecurelytopreventmovement,
Checkmanufacturer’sinstructionsforyourcrystal:
..
Donotwashindishwasher.Damagetodishwasher
anddiscolorationorstainingofdishwashermayresult.
1
Non-dishware
items-such
as ekctrmic
NO
Iair cleaner
fiiters, fwdce
falters,pint
brushes, etc.
I(.WSS YES Milkglassmayyellow.
Ironwillrust.
Pewtertarnishes.
IIron NO
l--%=-No
YES If’itdoesn’tsayDISHWASHERSAFE,testonepiece
beforedishwashinganentireset.WashintoprackonlY.
IStainlesssteel YES Rinspifnotwashingimmediately.Saltyoracidfoods
canstainiflefton.
SterlingSilver
andSilver
plate
YES Don’tputinsamesilverware
basketwithstainlesssteel.
Contactbetweenmetalscan
damagesilver.
Don’twashcopperutensilsin
thesameload,Silvermaygeta
brownfilm.
Adhesiveusedtoattachsome
hollow-handleknivescanloosen.
Rinseifnotwashingimmediately.Saltyoracidfoodscan
stainiflefton. Drydetergentcancausedifficult-to-remove
blackspots,Placeinbacksectionofsilverwarebasketto
avoidexposuretodetergentfromthedetergentcup.
I
Afterwashing,wipethenon-stickcoatingareawith
vegetableoiitokeepit fromlosingitsnon-stickquality.
YES
NO Tincanrust.
Woodcanwarp,crackorlose
itsfinishwithanytypewashing.
Iwood No
I?mgetadish?.Ek!re’swhen However, opening the door during 2. Waitafew seconds until the
WNifa’Baddit. anycyclek3isens~leaningpower.-watercalms.Thenopenthedoor.
.
Add.dishes any time during the So try to load everythingat the 3. Add dishes you’veforgotten.
RINSE HOLD cycle. With other beginning. 4. Close the door and push the
wash cycles, you can add dishes Here’show to add aforgotten dish: latch to the far right. Whenthe
at any time BEFQRE the main 1. Push the door latch to the left. door is locked, washing will
detergentwashportionofthecycle. kVashingwillstop. continue.
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Howtoco~lnect
0 electricity
wommT–
ePLEASEWAD
-.
.
cmm~y
caution,forpersonal
safety:
DO NOT USEANEXTENS1ON
CO~ ORANAammt PLUG
VWHIITHIS APPLIANCE.
DONOT,UNDERAI”$Y
CIRCLJMSTANCES,cur
ORIRWWYvETm THIRD
GRoummG PRONGIFROM
THEPOWERCORD.
Dishwashermust be electrically
groundedin accordancewith
MA codes and ordinances,or
in the absenceof local codes9in
accordancewith the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, AIWW
N?E!ANC).70-198’7.
Electrical requirement
~This appliancemust be supplied
with 120V,60Hz, and connectedto
an individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected bya15or
20 amp circuit breaker or time-
delayfuse.
p!Q
al
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9:
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\
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INSUREPROPERGROUND
EXISTSBEFOREUSE
@ If the electricsupplyprovideddoes
notmeet the abovespecifications,
it is recommended that alicensed
electricianinstallan approvedoutlet.
QYourdishwasher circuit should
notbe used for any other appliance
while the dishwasheris in operation
as the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.
@If’the Waii+reeepflwle you plug
ihe di$hwasher9spower cord into
iscontrolled by aSwitchyturn
on the switch.
CareandCleaniw
USER ~m~~~mc~
msTRucTIoNs
Cleanthecontrolpanelwitha
lightlydampenedcloth.Dry
thoroughly.Donotuseabrasives
or sharpobjectsonthepanel.
Theycandamageit.
Cleantheoutsidewithagood
appliancepolishwax.Theoutside
cabinetfinishisdurable,butitcan
scratch.Sousenoscouringpads
orharshorgrittycleaners.
AppliancePolishWax&Cleaner
(Cat.No.WIW7X0216)is available
fromGEAppliancePartsMarts.
Theinsideusuallytakescare
ofitself.Ifitshouldeverneed
cleaning,useamildcleansing
powder.Scouringpadsandharsh
cleanerscanmarthefinish.
Cmm?r%imKit
Aspecialkit(Cat.No.WD35X5076)
forchangingaconvertible
dishwasherto apermanentbuilt-in
installationis availablefromyour
dealeror serviceorganization.
Howtoprepare ymr
dkhwasher forwinter
storage
If thedishwasheristobeleft
unusedinanunheatedlocation
duringthewintermonths,havea
servicetechniciantakethe
followingstepstopreventthe
machinefromfreezing:
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Removefusesor tripcircuit
breakerstoremoveelectricpower
fromthedishwasher.
@Turnoffwatertodishwasher.
Disconnectthewaterinletline
fromthewatervalveanddrain.
@Remove water valvefrom the
dishwasher and blow on small
plastic outlet to remove water.
Replace water valve and water line.
~Removeplug in bottom of rubber
boot and drain completely. Replace
the plug.
RemovingthewoodTop
Removethe twomountingscrews
asshownandpullthetoptowardyou
to removeit fromthe dishwasher.
Toremovethe protectivecover,
use ascissorto cut the bag from the
under side. Then reinstallthe top
takingcare to engagethe rear
bracketsas shown.
DO NOT operatethe dishwasher
withoutthe woodtop in place.
care(m’BeWe’dtop
Beforeusing,wipewellwith.a
dryclothtoremovesurfacedust.
Saturateacleanclothwithmineral
oilandpolishallexposedwood
surfacesuntiltheygleam.Allow
woodtoptostandovernighttoabsorb
theoiland repeat the treatment the
nextday.Allow to stand for 4to 6
hours and wipe offexcessoil with a
SOft,dry cloth.
Woodtopsshouldnotbeused.as
aplaceforthawingfrozenfoods,
evenwhenprotectedbyasheetof
aluminumfoil.Neverletwater
standonthewoodtop.
To removewater stains, rub with
aclothsaturatedwithnon-toxic
mineraloil(availableatmost
drugstores).
Shouldyourtopbecometoo
stained,dirtyor cut, sandwith
WOO(150)or WOOO(220)sandpaper
andthenwipewithacM. saturated
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*Itallow%yOUtOflush CO]CiWater e
out of the hot water lineso thtit
How toUN-mxtthe
Unicouple
Bef%mqx?ratingyour
dishwasherthefirsttimes.. you can betterregulateyour water
temperature.
1.Pull Unicoup]eand its hoses
completelyout fromstorage
compartmentlocatedat rearof
dishwasherand attachit to the
faucetadapter.
Attach the Faucet Adapter.The
special faucetadapter supplied
with your dishwashermustbe
assembledto the sink faucet before
you can use your dishwasher.
QItallows you to testthe
temperatureof the water before
startingyour dishwasher.
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The faucet adapter isdesigned to
fit standard spoutshaving internal
or external threads. Youwill find
the adapter and two washers in the
“Faucet Adapter” packet in your
dishwasher.
How to(mxmn$xtthe
unimupk! fmnfm.lcet
adapter
1.Turn off the hot water.
2. Release the water pressureby
depressing the pressure release
button.This relieves water
pressure and protects you, and the
room, from severe splashing.
~. Release Unicouplefrom faucet
by depressing the collar at the top
of the LJnicoupleconnector.
To install faucet adapter,first
remove the old aerator or trim ring
on your faucet spout.
U-J
2. Attachthe Unicoupleconnector
to thefaucetadapterby depressing
collarat thetop of theconnector.
When Unicoupleis allthe way up
ontothe adapter,releasethe collar.
It willthen snap intopositionto
lockthe Unicouplein place.
If faucet has external threads:
Howtodisconnect your
dishwasher
The Unicouple’ssmallhosecarries
water from the faucetto the
dishwasher.Its largehose carries
drain water to the sink.Be sure
Unicoupleis pointingtoward the
sink bowl drain openingand the
sink drain is open for water that
will drain from yourdishwasher.
If your dishwasherdrains into a
disposer,operate the disposer until
it is completely empty before
starting the dishwasher.
1. Remove the power cord plug
from the wall receptacle.
2. Disconnect Unicouple from
faucet adapter.
NOTE: lVhenmotor stopsat the
end of the finalrinse, the Unicouple
can be disconnectedand returnedto
storage.
Insert the thinner of the two
washers into the faucet adapter and
attach it to the faucet spout.
M’faucet has internal threads:
~. Turn hot water fullyon before
startingthe dishwasher. H4YWtodrain ‘excess Wwkr
fromUnieouplehses
Insert both washers into the faucet
adapter and attach it to the faucet
spout. Howtouse the
l?awiw?~onozzle If the sink is 34” or higher from
the floor, the excess water in
Unicouple hoses cannot be drained
directly into the sink. It will be
necessary to drain excess water
from hoses into abowl or suitable
container that is held outside and
lower than the sink.
Hthe faucet adapter threads
do not match your faucet spout,
your local hardware or plumbing
supply store normally has
additional fittings to adapt your
faucet spoLItto the special faucet
adapter.
PRESSURE
The Faucet-F1onozzle is part of the
Unicouple connector. Operate the
nozzle by depressing the pressure
release button on the front of the
Unicouple connector. You will find
the I?aucet-l?lonozzle useful for
several reasons. For example:

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POSSIBLE CAUSEANDREMEDY
Afuse in your home may be blown,or thecircuit breaker tripped, Replacefuse or reset
circuit breaker,Remove any other appliancesfrom the circuit.
Utensilsmay not be secure on rack pins, or something smallmay havedroppedfrom
the rack. Water is causing utensilsto rattle. Make sure everything is securelyplaced
in dishwasher.
Make sure inletwater temperature is correct. (See page 6.)
Unload the bottomrack first. Waterfrom dishes in the top rack maybe spillinginto the ~
bottomrack.
Check for improper loading.Dishes shouldn’tnest together.Avoidoverloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’snot empty.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120”F.(To test, see page 6.)
To obtain the benefits of acomplete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any
farther than necessary to startthe dishwasher.
Waterpressure may be temporarily low,Turn on afaucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Improper rack loading. (See pages8and 9.)
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against other dishes. Remove marks
with amild abrasive cleanser.
Watermay not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be.blocking
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items.
Ifyou used apowder detergent, open the cup aridremove 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
WON’T LATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
WATER WON’T
PUMP OUT OF
THE TUB
CLOLJDDJESS ON
GLASSWARE
~ycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to close and latch properly.If you
mlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to
3FF by itself. ,
rea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using asolution of 1/2cup
~leachand 3cups warm water.
4n overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in
water.Aspecial filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem.
{ourwater softener company can tell you about the filter.
teilow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load,
;ilver polish will usually remove this stain.
fthe entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have adrain problem.
;heck the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need aplumber.
Fdishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not clogged.
‘vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.” The film
mnot beremoved.
\can be prevented: Useless detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the
shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water tcrnwmatureentering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.
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Spottingcan be caused by all thesethings:
@Extremely hard water.(See page 6.) @Old or damp powder detergent.
eLOWinlet water temperature.(TOtest, @Phosphate level in detergenttoo low.
see page 6.) (See see page 6.)
@Overloading the dishwasher. *Rinse agent dispenserempty. (See page 6.)
~Improper loading.(See pages 8and 9.) @Too little detergent. (See page 7.)
Local water conditionsand personalpreferences vary.Try several brandsof detergents
to find one that gives the best resultsfor you. Aliquiddishwasher detergent may help
reduce filming.
To remove stubborn spots and fihn from glassware:
1.Remove all metal utensilsfrom the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select POTSCRUB13ERcycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18to 22 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.
5.Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
[fvinegar rime doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4cup (60 ml) of citric
icid crystals instead of vinegar.(Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
ioesn’t, call GE Factory Service.)
Jsing avinegaror citricacidcrystalrinsemorethantwiceamonth?Considerahome
watersoftener.
tough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are
,ecureand can’tjar loose. (See page 8for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall
;]a$$e$and stemware will clear the topof the tub when yOUpush the rack into the
dishwasher.
$dwaysusethetoprackfor delicateitems.
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. .
SUDSIN THETUB ISudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers, USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher, Let suds evaporate. Add 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 Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use adetergent that’s
LEAKS designed for automatic dishwashers.
ISpilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can leadto overflowing.
V/ipe LIp accidental spill of rinse agent with adamp cloth.
MOTOR HUMS IDishwasher has not been used on aregular basis.
If yOLIdo notuse your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear.
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YOURGEEAUTOMATICDISHWASHER
WARRANTY
Save proof of originalpurchasedate such as your salesshpor cancelledcheckto establishwarranty period. (
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WHATECOVERED FULL CME-YEAFIWARRANTY This warranty is extendedto
For one year from date of original the original purchaserand any
purchase,we will provide,free of succeedingownerfor products
charge, parts and servicelabor in purchasedfor ordinary home use
your hometo repairor replace any in the 48 mainlandstates, I+awaii
jwt of the dsl?washer that fails andWashington,D.C. In Alaskathe
becauseof amanufacturingdefect. warranty is the same exceptthat it
is LIMITED becauseyou must pay
to shipthe productto the service
shop or for the servicetechnician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care” servicersduring
normal working hours.
Lookinthe Whiteor YellowPages
of yourtelephonedirectoryfor
GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERALELECTRICFACTORY
SERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor
GENERALELECTRICCUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.
WHAT1sNOTCOVERED ~Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
Readyour!Jse and Carematerial.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contactyourdealerorourConsumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center\Z’
800.626.2000
consumer information service
~ Improper installation.
*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.
WARRANTOR IS PI(2T
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and 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.
Wvarrarmm:General Ek?ctriccompany
Nfurther help kneeded ccmcemingthis warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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