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Dishwasher
contents Air Gap 14 ApplianceRegistration 2 Care and Cleaning 14 China,Crystal,Sterling 10 ConsumerServices 15 CycleFeatures 5 Detergent,DetergentGuide ‘6,7 DispenserCups 7 EnergySaverSwitch 4 Energy-Saving Tips 2 FrontPanelColorChange 14 Loading 8,9 Modeland SerialNumbers 2 OperatingInstructions 4,5 Cycle Selection 4,5 DryingOptions 4,5 ProblemSolver 11-13 RinseAgent 6
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Wety Instructions 3 ~UserMaintenanceInstructions 14 warranty BackCover WaterTemperature 6 WinterStorage 14
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GEAnswerCentera 8670.626,2000
Helpus helpyou.. Before using your dishwasher,read this book Carefuuy. It is intendedto helpyouoperate andmaintainyournewdishwasher properly. Keepit handyfor answersto your questions. If you don’tunderstandsomething or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY 40225
Write down the modeland serial numbers. You’llfind themon a label fastenedto the tub walljust inside the dishwasherdoor. Thesenumbersare also on the ConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCard that camewith your dishwasher.Beforesendingin this card,pleasewrite these numbershere:
If you needsetice Save time andmoney. Beforeyou request service... ChecktheProblemSolver(pages 11–13). It listscausesof minor operatingproblemsthatyoucan correctyourself. Toobtaina Spanishlanguage versionof thisbook,call GE AnswerCenteP 800.626.2000 consumerinformationservice. Paraobtenerla versi6nen espaiiolde estemanual, name a GE AnswerCenter,@ serviciode informaci6n parael consumidor, te16fono800.626.2000
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The powerconsumptionof your dishwashercan be minimizedif you followthesesuggestions:
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~operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the dishesaccumulate
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in dishwasher.Whenyou put in only a partialload,use the RINSE & HOLDcycleto rinseoff heavy soils. Be sureto latchthe door when waitingfor a full load.This helpskeep soilsmoist,easierto remove.
Use thesenumbersin any correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyour dishwasher.
If you received a damaged dishwasher... Immediatelycontactthe dealer (or builder)that sold you the dishwasher.
~Always select the cycle that uses least amount of water that wiU remove the soil from the hxd. See pages 4 and 5.
~If you don‘t needyour dishes right away,use your ENERGY SAVER no-heat feature that turns the dryingheater off automatically. Dishes dry naturallyover a longer period such as overnight.
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Toobtainservice,seethe ConsumerServicespagein the ==== backof thisbook. We’reproudof our serviceand o wantyou to be pleased.If for some reasonyou arenbthappywiththe serviceyou receive,here arethree stepsto followfor furtherhelp. FIRST,contactthe peoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyou are notpleased.In most cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem. NEXT,if youare stillnot pleased, writeall the details—including yourphonenumber—to: Manager,ConsumerRelations GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225 FINALLY,if yourproblemis still notresolved,write: MajorApplianceConsumer ActionPanel 20 NorthWackerDrive — Chicago,Illinois60606
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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read aii instructions beforeusingthis appliance, WARNING-When usingthis appliance,alwaysexercisebasic safetyprecautions,includingthe following:
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*Usethisapplianceonlyforits intendedpurpose,as youwill finddescribedin thisUseand CareBook. e
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This dishwasher must be
properlyinstalledandlocated inaccordancewiththe InstallationInstructionsbefore it is used.If youdidnotreceive anInstallationInstructionssheet withyourdishwasher,youcan obtainone by contactingthe servicelocationnearestyou. —Thisappliancemustbe connectedto a groundedmetal, permanentwiringsystem;or an equipment-grounding conductor mustberunwiththecircuit conductorsandconnectedto the eaui~ment-moundin~ terminalor le~d’ofthe~ppliance~ —Connectto a properlyrated, protectedandsizedpower-supply circuitto avoidelectrical overload. o
Do ~o~ st~rfj or
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combustiblematerials,gasoline orotherflammablevaporsand liquidsin thevicinityof thisor anyotherappliance. eUseonlypowderor liquid detergentsor wetting?gents recommendedfor usem a dishwasher. ~Donotwashplasticitemsunless marked“dishwashersafe”or the equivalent.Forplasticitemsnotso marked,~heckthemanufacturer’s recommendations.
@Load lightplasticitems so they willnot becomedislodgedand drop to the bottomof the dishwasher—theymightcome into contactwiththe heatingunit and be damaged. ‘lb minimize the possibility of injury. o When loadingitems to be washed: A. Locatesharpitemssothat
theyarenotlikelyto damage thedoorseal,and . B.Loadsharpkniveswiththe handlesupto reducetherisk of cut-typeinjuries. ~Donottouchtheheating elementduringorimmediately afteruse. *Donotoperateyourdishwasher unlessallenclosurepanelsare properlyinplace. *Donottamperwithcontrols. ~Donotabuse,siton,or standon the dooror dishrackof the dishwasher. ~Closesupervisionis necessary if thisapplianceis usedby or nearchildren.Donotallow childrento playinside,onor with thisapplianceor anydiscarded appliance.Disposeofdiscarded appliancesandshippingor packingmaterialproperly.Before discardinga dishwasher,remove thedoorof the washing compartment. ~Keepall washingdetergents andwettingagentsoutof the reachof children,preferablyin a lockedcabinet.Observeall warningson containerlabelsto avoidpersonalinjury.
oTominimizethe possibilityof electricshock,disconnectthis appliancefromthepowersupply beforeattemptingany maintenance. Note:Turningthecontroldialto theOFFpositiondoesnot disconne&theappliancefromth~ powersupply.Werecb~mend havinga quidifiedtechmcian . sewiceyourappliance. WARNDW+I’YDROGEN GAS 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. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence 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 flar-nrnable,do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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STEP1. Loadyourdishwasher withdishes,silverware,pots,pans, bowls,etc.accordingto instructionson pages8 and 9. STEP2. Add detergentto the detergentdispenser.Makesurethe CycleIndicatorDialis at OFF positionbeforeaddingdetergent. (Seepages6 and 7.) Userinseaid agentto helpprevent spotting.(Seepage6.) STEP3. SelectHEA~D DRYING Option.
STEP4 SelecttheCycleand start dishwasher. If yourdishwasherdrainsintoa foodwastedisposer,operatethe disposeruntilit is emptybefore startingthedishwasher.(SeeCycle selectionhintson nextpage.) Toobtainthe benefitsof a completecycle,be carefulthatyou do miotturnthedial any further than necessary to startthe dishwasher. s For NORMALWASHcycle: a. Latchthe door.
@ForLIGHTWASHcycle: a. Be sure dooris unlatched. O#@ON
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b. SlowlyturnCycleIndicatorDial to LIGHTWASHposition. c. Latchdoorto startthe cycle. -0
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a. Be suredooris unlatched. b. SelectENERGYSAVERdrying option.
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HEATEDDRYING.Turnsthe dryingheateron for fast drying. ENERGYSAVER(no heat drying).Turnsthe dryingheateroff to save energy.Disheswill dry naturallyover a longerperiod such as overnight. If you need your dishessooner, open the dishwasherdoor after the cycleis completeto reducethe naturaldryingtime, Use of this optionreducesthe electricalenergyused by this modelapproximately7!Z0for the NORMALWASHcycle.
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b. Slowlyturn CycleIndicatorDiaI to ON positionto startthe cycle. Youwill hear the motorstart.There is a time delaybetweenstart-up and water fill-so you will not hear any washactionright away.
c. Slowlyturn CycleIndicatorDial to RINSE& HOLDposition. d. Latch doorto startthe cycle.
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Cycleseiectionhints It is importantto followtheloading instructionson pages8 and9. NORMALWASHis for loadsof everydaydishes,glassesand cookware. LIGHTWASHis for dishesthat are lightlysoiledwith soilsthat havenotdriedon.Also for everydaydishesthathaveextra preparationbeforeloading. RINSE& HOLDis for rinsing partialloadswhichwillbe washed later. Do not use detergen~.
Whathappensin eachcycle
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e You’llhearoccasionalclicking sounds: —Softfooddisposershredding action. —Drainvalveopeningto pump waterout. —Timercontrolas cycle progresses. —Detergentcup opening.
WashCycles
Duringthe dryingperiod: —Themotorstops. —Watervaporcomesthroughthe ventby the doorlatchduring dryingand whenwateris being pumpedout. ●
Wash WaterUse CycleTime Gallons Minutes (approx.) (approx.)
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RINSE & HOLD
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Drying Options:
HEATEDDRYING.Available on allwashcyclesexceptRINSE&HOLD.Add29minutesto washcycletime. ENERGYSAVER.Dryingheateris turnedoff.Dishesdrynaturally.
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Good !liishwashing with H(IT water.
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Togetdishescleananddry,you needhot water.Tohelpyouget waterof thepropertemperature, yourdishwasherautomatically heatsthewaterin thewashcycle. Forgoodwashinganddrying,the enteringwatermustbeat least 120°F.Topreventdishdamage, inletwatershouldnotexceed15001?. How to test water temperature: Checkthe watertemperature insideyourdishwasherwitha candyor meatthermometer. Letthe dishwasherrun throughone fill and pumpoutcycle,thenlet thedishwasherfill withwaterthe secondtime. Whenyouhear the waterstop filling,unlatchthe doorand slowly openit. Measurethe temperatureof the waterin the bottomof the tub this way:
Removethe silverwarebasketand placea candyor meat thermometer in the water towardsthe middleof the tub. If the temperatureis less than 120°F,you will not get good washingresults.Higherwater temperatureis neededto dissolve greaseand activatepowder detergents. Helpfulhints: If outside temperaturesare unusuallylow,or if yourwatertravelsa longdistance fromwaterheaterto dishwasher, youmay needto set yourwater heater’sthermostatup. If youhave notusedhot waterfor sometime, thewaterin thepipeswillbe cold. Turnon the hot water faucetat the sinkand allowit to run untilthe
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wateris hot.Thenstartthe dishwasher.If you’verecentlydone laundryor runhotwaterfor showers,giveyourwaterheater timeto recoverbeforeoperatingthe dishwasher. Toimprovewashabilityif the wateris lessthan 120°Fandyou cannotadjustyourwaterheater: Selecta longercycleandfill both detergentcupsat leasthalf-full withdetergent. How to use a rinse agent... A rinseagentmakeswaterflowoff dishesquickerthanusual.This lessenswaterspottingand makes dryingfaster,too. For best dishwashingperformance, use of a rinseagentsuchas JETDRYbrandis recommended. Rinseagentscomein eitherliquid or solidform.Yourdishwasher uses the liquidform. How to fill the rinse agent dispenser. Unscrewthe cap.Add the liquidrinse agentuntilitjust reachesthe bottomof the lip inside the dispenseropening.Replacethe cap. The dispenserautomatically releasesthe rinseagentinto the finalrinse water. Myou accidentally spill: Wipeup the rinse agentwith a dampcloth. Don’tleavethe spillin the dishwasher.It can keep your detergentfrom working. If you can’t find any rinse agent, write: 13ENCKISERCONSUMER PRODUCTS,INC. (“JET-DRY”) 411 W.PutnamAve. Greenwich,CT 06830
How to choose and use the right — detergent. —
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First, use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers,Other types wili cause oversdsing. Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphatehelpsprevent
hard-watermaterialsfromforming spotsor filmon yourdishes.If yourwateris hard(7 grainsor more),yourdetergenthasto work harder.Detergentswitha higher phosphatelevelwillprobablywork better.If thephosphatecontentis low(8.7fZo or less),you’llhaveto useextradetergentwithhard water. Your water department can tell you how hard your water is. So
canyourcountyextensionagent. Or yourarea’swatersoftener company.Justcallandask them howmany “grains”of hardnessis in yourwater. How much detergent should you use? Thatdepends.Is yourwater
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“hard” or “s~ft”? Wi~hhardwater, youneedextradetergentto get dishesclean.Withsoftwater,you needlessdetergent. Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwater notonlywastesmoney,it can be harmful.It cancausea permanent cloudinessof glassware,called “etching.”An outsidelayerof glassis etchedaway!Butwhy take a chancewhenit’seasyto find out the hardnessof yourwater.
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Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Underthe sinkisn’ta good placeto storedetergent.Toomuch moisture.Don’tput powder detergentintothe dispenseruntil you’rereadyto washdishes,either. (Rwon’tbe freshOR dry.)
If your powder detf?l.ygel-lt gets old
Or hllll~y,thnl)lvit ~Wt3y.Old detergentoftenwon’tdissolve.If you use a liquiddishwasher .~ detergent,theseprecautionsare not necessarybecauseliquiddetergents :-don’t “lump” as they age or come ,y~ --% in contactwith water. Q:~$$ .9.
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You’llfind two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher.‘l%w,because
How toprepare the dishes for washing “
somecyclesusetwo washes.
If thisis yourfirstdishwasher,or if
you’rereplacinga mucholder model,youmaywonderhowmuch preparationyourdishesneed. Actuallyverylittle.Pre-rinsingof normalfoodsoilsis notnecessary. Withcommonsenseanda little practiceyou’llsoonknowwhat foodsto remove.Herearesome guidelines:
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See ‘detergent Usage Guide” below (Be surethe cycle Indicator Dial is at OFFpositi& before addingdetergent.Otherwise,the detergentcup will not closeand latchproperly.) GRASPHANDLE, ROTATEAND CLOSETIGHTLY / /“
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1. Scrapeoffbones,seeds,skins,
toothpicksandotherhardsolids.It is alsobestto removehardshelled vegetables,meattrimmings,le@ vegetablesandcrusts.Remove excessivequantitiesof oilor grease. 2. Removelargequantitiesof any food.Yourdishwasherhasa built-in softfooddisposerthatpulverizes softfoodbitsandflushesthem away.It canhandlesmall amounts of softfoods,butlargeamountswill bedifficultto handle.
3. Tryto removefoodscrapsand placedishesindishwasherbefore soilhasa chanceto dryandbecome hard.Disheswithdried-onsoilare morediffwultto washandmaynot comecleanin theNORMAL WASHcycle.Rememberto use yourRINSE& HOLDcyclefor small“holding”loads. Note:Thefoodsmentionedabove areforexamplesonly.Otherfoods notmentionedmayalsoneedto be removedfromyourdishes.Youmay alsowantto considerremoving foodssuchas mustard,mayonnaise, vinegar,lemonjuiceandotherfoods thatcancausediscolorationof stainlesssteelif allowedto remain on dishesfor a longperiodof time.
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Close the main cup. NOTE: Detergent cup may be opened manually with no ‘harm. Turn handle counterclockwise until it releases. A snapping sound is normal when it opens.
DetergentUsage Guide (powderm=liquid) SOFTWATER (O-3grainshardness) CYCLES
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1Tablespoon+i 1Tablespoon I minimum I minimum
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1 Tablespoon None minimum Use no detergent
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HARDWATER (7-12grains*) I MainCUP* I OpenCup* Completely +I Completely I Full Full
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*12grainsand up is extremelyhard water.A water softeneris recommended.Withoutit, lime can build up in the water valve.The watervalvemay stickwhileopenand causeflooding. $FilledMainCup holds 3 tablespoons;FilledOpen Cup holds2 tablespoons,
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This is a random mixed load, the most common type you will have.
Makesuredishesare properlyloadedto insurethat watercan reachthe soiledsurfaces.The washarm in the bottomsprayswaterup. The towerthatrises in the centersendswaterout overthe dishesto . washthe itemsin theupperrack. ~ do ~ake sureto placetall itemsto the outsideso the upperwasharm is notblocked.
WATCH OUT FOR THIS.
The wash towerrises throughthe centerof the bottom rack duringthe wash and rinse portionsof the cycle. Don’t b~ockit or load tall thingsnext to it. Also, be carefulnot to let a portionof an item such as a pot or dish handleextendthroughthe bottomrack. This could blockthe wash arm and causepoor washingresults. 8
How tokmdthe’TOP RACK
Thetop rackis bestfor glasses,cupsand saucers.Cups andglassesfit bestalongthe sides.Thisis theplacefor dishwasher-safeplastics,too.Makesuresmallplastic itemsare lodgedin tightlyso theycan’tfall ontothe Calrod@heating unit.Arrangeste~ware so thatit cannot moveeasily.Don’tlet the glassestoucheachother. — —
This rack is ideal for dishwasher-safeplastics.When loading,placeplasticitems alongthe back and be sure that each plastictumbleris securedover two fingers. This will preventdislodging;tumblerwill not fall throughrack onto heatingunit.
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Saucepans,mixing,bowlsand othersmallitemsmaybe placed—facedown—inthetop rack.Thetop rack ii handyfor allkindsof oddshapes.
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Loadplatters,pots,pansandbowlsalongthe sides,in cornersor in the back.All largeitems,suchas pitchers saladbowlsand mixingbowls,shouldbe washedin th~ lowerrack.
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1 Fitplatesandsaucersbetweenthe pins.Placeitemsso thatwateranddetergentfromwasharmcanreachsoiled surfaces,
Heavilysoiledpots,pansand casserolesMUSTbe loaded-inthe bottom-rack,facingdown.Prop broiler pans and racks alongthe edge.
Put flatwarein theremovablebasketwithhandlesup to protectyourhands.Mixknives,forksandspoonsso they don’tn~sttogether.Distributeevenly.Smal~plasticitem;, suchas measuringspoonsandlidsfromsmallcontainers arenot recommendedfor automaticdishwashing.If placedin thedishwasher,theyshouldgo in the bottomof silverwarebasketwith silverwareon top.
Precaution! Takeout anythingthatmayfall or extendthroughthe bottomof thebasket.
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whaty$.mcanWm3uywashsafelyinyour And whatyou (2m’t. Usually Safe
Material
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Exceptions (not safe)
Special Instructions
YES
Somecoloredanodizedaluminumcan fade.
Sumedarkeningor spottingpossible,Removeby scouringwithsoap-filledsteelwoolpads.
YES
Antique,metal-trimmed,hand-painted or over-the-glazepatternsfade.Gold e leafwilldiscolor.
If indoubt,checkwiththemanufacturer, or testwash onepiecedailyforat leasta month,Comparewiththe restof theset.
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Antique,metal-trimmedor handpaintedpatternsfade,Goldleafwill discolor.
Loadsecurelyto preventmovement.Check manufacturer’s instructionsforyourcrystal.
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Non-dishware items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace falters, paint brushes, etc. I
dishwasher.
Donotwashin dishwasher.Damageto dishwasherand discolorationor stainingof dishwashermayresuit.
YES
Milkgiassmayyeiiow.
Iron
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Ironwiiirust.
Pewter
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Pewtertarnishes.
Plastics
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If it doesn’tsayDISHWASHER SAFE,testonepiecein thetoprackbeforedishwashingan entireset.Washin top rackoniy.
Stainless steel
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Rinseif notwashingimmediately.Saityor acidfoods canstainif iefton.
Sterling Silver and SiJverplate
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Glass
lon’t put in samesilverwarebasket vithstainlesssteei.Contactbetween netaiscandamagesiiver.Don’twash :opperutensiisin the sameload.Siiver nayget a brownfilm,Adhesiveused D attachsomehoiiow-handie knives an loosen.
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Tin
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Tincanrust.
Wood
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Woodcan warp,crackor lose its finishwithany typeof washing.
Add dishes any time during the RINSE& HOLDcycle.With other wash cycles,you can add
dishesat anytiine13EF0REthemain detergentwashportionof thecycle,
Rinseif notwashingimmediately.Saityor acidfoods can stainif iefton.Drydetergentcancausedifficuit-toremovebiackspots.Piacein backsectionof silverware basketto avoidexposureto detergentfromthe detergent cup.
Afterwashing,wipethe non-stickcoatingareawith vegetableoii to keepit fromlosingits non-stickquaiity.
Non-stick coatings
Forget $3dish? Eke’s when you can add it.
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However,openingthe doorduring any cyclelessenscleaningpower becausethe temperatureinsidethe dishwasheris lowered.So try to load everythingat the beginning. Here’s how to add a forgottendish: 1. Push the door latch to the left, Washingwill stop.
2. Waita few secondsuntilthe watercalms.Thenopen the door. 3. Add dishesyou’veforgotten. 4. Closethe door and push the latchto the far right.When the dooris locked,washingwill continue.
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DISHWASHER WON’TRUN
A fusein yourhomemaybe blown,or thecircuitbreakertripped.Replacefuseor resetcircuitbreaker.Removeanyotherappliancesfromthe circuit.
UNUSUALNOISE
Utensilsmaynot be secureon rackpins,or somethingsmallmayhavedroppedfrom therack.Wateris causingutensilsto rattle.Makesureeverythingis securelyplacedin dishwasher.
DISHESDON’TDRY
Makesureinletwatertemperatureis correct.(SeePage6.) Unloadthe bottomrack first,Waterfromdishesin thetop rack maybe spillinginto the bottomrack. Checkfor improperloading.Dishesshouldn’tnesttogether.Avoidoverloading. Checktherinse agentdispenserto seethatit’snot empty.
UNCLEANDISHES ANDFLATWARE
Checkinletwatertemperature.It shouldbe at least 120°F.(Totest, seepage6.) Waterpressuremay be temporarilylow.Turnon a faucet.Is watercomingout slower thanusual?If so, wait untilpressureis normalbefore~singyourdishwasher. Pluggedair gap. (Seepage 14.) Improperrack loading.(Seepages8 and 9.)
BLACKOR GRAY MARKSON DISHES
Aluminumutensilsoftenleavemarkswhentheyrub againstdishes.Removemarks . with a mild abrasivecleanser.
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DETERGENTCUP LIDWON’TLATCH AFTERADDING DETERGENT’ YELLOWOR BROWNFILM
Watermay not be reachingthe detergentcups.Movedishesthat maybe blocking detergentcup. I’hedispensercovermay not be openingor maybe blockedby improperlyloaded Items.If you used a powderdetergent,openthe cup and’removeanycaked-on ~etergent.If the cup still doesn’topen automatically,callfor service. letergent maybe o~d.If the powderdetergentis hard or cakedin the box, throwit ~way.The detergentmay not be workingwell. Try anotherbrand. ~ycleIndicatorDial must be in OFFpositionfor cup lid to closeand latch properly.If ~ouunlatchthe door and openit to dry .- your dishes,the CycleIndicatorDial doesnot dvance to OFF by itself. -
Jea or coffeecan staincups. Removethe stainsby hand,using a solutionof 1/2cup bleach and 3 cups warm water. An overallyelIowor brown film on dishesor glasswarecan be causedby iron depositsin water.A specialfilterin the water supplyIineis the only way to comxt this problem.Yourwater softenercompanycan tell you aboutthe filter. Yellowfilm on sterlingsilverresults when you wash copperutensilsin the same load. Silverpolish will usuallyremovethis stain.
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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o ,~p~ttingCfUI be causedby all thesethings: , , “ Extremelyhard w~w. ,, ‘ ,,, (Seepage6.) @ Lowinletwatertemperature.(Totest,seepag~6.) ‘ * Overloadingthedishwasher. e Improperloading.(Seepages8 and 9.) Q Oldor damppowderdetergent. ,, o Phosphatelevelin detergenttoo low.(Seepage6~) ‘ o Rinseagentdispenserempty.(Seepage6.) . Toolittledetergent.(Seepage7.) , Due to varyinglocalwaterconditionsandpersonalpreferences,try severalbrandsof detergentsto fmd onethatgivesthebestresultsfor you.A liquiddishwasherdetergent may helpreducefilming. , ,,
SPOTSAND FILM~G ON GLASSESAND FLATWARE
To remove stubborn spots and fihn from glassware:
1. Removeall metalutensilsfromthe dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent. 3. SelectNorrnalWashcycle. 4. Startthe dishwasherand allowto run for 15to 20,minutes.,1’hedishwasherwill now be in the main wash. 5. Thenopenthe doorand pour2 cups(500ml)of whitevinegarint6the bottomof the dishwasher. 6. Closethe door and allowto completethe cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeatas above,exceptuse 1/4cup (60ml)of citric acid crystalsinsteadof vinegar.(Mostdrugstorescarry citricacidcrystals.If yours doesn’t,call GE FactoryService.) Usinga vinegaror citricacid crystalrinse morethan twicea month?Considera homewater softener. If vinegaror citric acid crystalrinse doesn’twork,the cloudinessis “etching.” The film cannotbe removed.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
CHIPPINGOF ~ CHINA,’
~oughhandlingcan causechipping,Loadwithcare,Makesureglasswareandchina tie,secureandcan’tjar loose. (Seepage8 for correctwayto loadglassware.)Make ,’ suretdl glassesand-stemwar~willclearthe top of the tub whenyoupushthe rack ~intothe dishwasher.’ ,” -, ~~ , ‘. , Alwaysuse,be top rackfor,delicate items.” ~ “ ,, ,., SMALLAMOUNT Wateraround’theoutleto; ‘thetubbottomat theback of the tub is normal.It is dean ‘water.It’s~ere to, ke~p{hewaterseallubricated.: OFWA~R. “ ,,, STANDINGIN ,. THEBOTTOM OFTHETUB WATERWON’T ~ PUMPOUTOF THE TUB
If the’entirebottomof the tub has water,you mayhave a drainproblem.Cleanthe air gap,if youhaveone. (Seepage 14,) Checkthekitchensink.Is it drainingwell?Youmay need a plumber. If dishwasherdrainsintodisposer,run disposerto clear.Be suredisposeris not ,, clogged.
SUDSIN THETUB
Sudsingdetergentsare not Meantfor dishwashers.USEONLYAUTOMATIC DISHWASHERDETERGENTSTO AVOIDSUDSING. To removesuds from the tub: Openthe dishwasher.Let sudsevaporate.Add 1 gallonof coldwaterto the tub. Closeand latchthe dishwas~er.Pumpout waterby slowlyturningthe controldialuntila drainperiodis reached. Repeatif necessary.
DISHWASHER LEAKS
Sudscan causeunit to overflow.That’swhy it’s so importantto use a detergentthat’s designedfor automaticdishwashers. Spillingtherinse agentcan causefoam duringwashing.This can lead to overflowing. Wipeup accidentalspillof rinse agentwith a damp cloth.
If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service
caread! ckming USERMAINTENANCE
n!WmUJcTIoNs the control panel with a C1eaITI
thedishwasher.Andyoumaynot evenhaveone.Notallplumbing codesrequireair gaps.
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly.Do notuseabrasives or sharpobjectson thepanel.They candamageit. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. Theoutside
cabinetfinishis durable,butit can scratch.So use no scouringpads, or harshor grittycleaners. AppliancePolishWax& Cleaner (Cat.No. WR97X0216)is availablefromGE Appliance PartsMart. The inside usually takes care of itself. If it shouldeverneed
cleaning,use a mildcleansing powder.Scouringpadsandharsh cleanerscan mar the finish. Built-in dishwashers often Use an air gape Keep it dean. An air gap is a plumbingdevice. It protectsyourdishwasheragainst waterbackingup into it if a drain clogs.The air gap is not a part of
If you havean air gap,checkit at leastoncea month.IT IS NOT PARTOF YOURDISHWASHER. IT IS NOTCOVEREDIN YOUR WARRANTY. The air gap is easy to clean.
Withmosttypes,firstturn off the dishwasher,thenlift off the chromecover.Thenunscrewthe plasticcap and checkfor any buildupof grit. A toothpickmakes cleaningeasy.
Not using your dishwasher ~ inwinter’?Protect
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If yourdishwasheris leftin an unheatedplaceduringthe winter, ask a servicetechnicianto: eCut off electricpowerto the dishwasher.Removefusesor trip circuitbreaker. eTurnoff thewatersupply. ~Disconnectthewaterinletline fromthe watervalve. eDrainwaterfromthe inletline and watervalve.(Usea pan to catchthe water.) oReconnectthe waterinletline to the watervalve. oRemovetheplasticpumpcoverin thetubbottomandusea spongeto soakup waterin therubberboot. I
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How tochange color panels If you are redecorating,you can changeyourdishwasher’sdoor panelto matchor blendwith your new colors. The panelis held in placeby the door trim. Each side of the panelis a differentcolor.Or you can paint the panel with the color of your own choice. — >,...... —. 11[1~ ::.,,, ,.,,:.,<:. ,,. .,..,.,. / :,>,: ‘,?:. ,.:.,.;:$ / ,,:, .. . ::?. ,,::,: .,,. ,., .,.. .:.:,,,., .,+:,’:.’. ;.~,? t,).:. ,, , ,, : ~) .,: .,., .. \;,,;,?, ~ ..,.>,..,., ....;,.....,., :... ,.: ,., A’ J ““ $ ..
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2. Slide the panel out. (Careful-edges may be sharp.)
A wood pane~trim kit contains trimandinstructionsfor addinga decorativewooddoorpaneland loweraccesspanelto matchkitchen cabinets.Thekit is availableat no extracost.(SpecifyGPF40.) Orderfrom;
3. Turnthe panel aroundand put the color you wantin front.
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1. Takeout trim screwson either sideof the dishwasherdoor. Removethe side trim.
4. Replacethe panel,side trim and screws. Note:Do not operate the dishwasher whiie changing panels.
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With the purchase Ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if’YOUever neecl information Orassistance horn GE, we’llbe there.AUyou haveto do is call-toll-fi-ee!
WhateveryourquestionaboutanyGE majorappliance,GEAnswerCenter@ informationserviceisavailableto help.Yourcall-and yourquestion— willbe answeredpromptlyand courteouslyAndyoucancallany time.GEAnswerCenter@ serviceis open24hoursa day7 daysa week. You can have the secure feelingthat GEConsumerServicewillstillbe thereafteryourwarrantyexpires.Pur-
AGE ConsumerServiceprofessional willprovideexpertrepairservice, scheduledat a timethat’sconvenient for you.ManyGEConsumerService company-opemted locationsofferyou servicetodayor tomorrow,or at Your convenience (100a.m.to 7:00p.m. weekda~9:00a.m.to 2:00p.m.Saturdays).Our factory-tmined technicians knowyourapplianceinsicleand out— somostrepaimcanbe handledinjust onevisit.
chase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect andyou’llreceive
a substantial discount.Witha mukipleyearcontract,you’reassuredof future service at today’s prices. ‘lielecommuniationDevicefor the Deaf
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partsor accessoriessentdirectlyto theirhome,tiee of shippingcharge! The GEpartssystemprovidesaccess to over4’7,000 parts...and allGE GenuineRenewalPartsare filly warranted.VISA,MasterCardand Discovercardsare accepted. user mtitenanee instructions containedin W bookletcoverprme= duresintended.to be performedby my user.other servicinggenerally SkOddbe referred to qlml.i$kdl ser~ vicepersonnel,caution mustbe exercisedsinceimproperservicing mayc%mse unsafeoperation.
Uponrequest,GEwillprovideBraiIle controlsfor a varietyof GEappliances, and a brochureto assistin planninga barrier-freekitchenfor perscmswith limitedmobilityToobtaintheseitem% freeof charge,call800.626,2000. Consumerswithimpairedhearing or speechwhohaveaccessto a TDD or a conventionalteletypewritermay Cd
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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and sefvice labor in yourhome to repair or replace any part of the dishwasherthat fails because of a manufacturingdefect. 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 tub or door liner 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. h 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 HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE.
. Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ??eadyour 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 CenteF 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.
8 Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. eCleaning 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 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Some states do notallowthe exclusionor limitationof incidentalor consequentialdamages,so the abovelimitationor exclusion maynotapplyto you, Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state. Toknowwhatyourlegalrights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or yourstate’sAttorneyGeneral.
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Warrantor:General Electric Company If further help is needed ctxmming this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisviiie, KY 40225
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