Dishwasher
Air Gap
Appliance Registration
21
2
Use and Care of
built-in model
Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling
21
17
Cycle Features
Detergent, Detergent Guide 12, 13
11
Dispenser Cups
Energy-Saving Tips
13
2
Front
Loading
Color Change
22
14-16
Lock Controls Feature
6
2
Model and
Numbers
Operating Instructions
Cycle Selection
4-6
4
Shortcut
Drying Options
6
5
Soil Level
Pots & Pans
4
4, 13
Problem Solver
Repair Service
18-20
23
Rinse Agent
Safety Instructions
12
3
Systems Monitor
7-1o
User Maintenance Instructions 21
Warranty
Water
Back Cover
12
Winter Storage
21
GE Answer
800.626.2000
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INSTRUCTIONS
Read all
before
appliance.
this
●
Load light plastic items so
●
Keep washing detergents
appliance, always exercise
they will not become
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
safety precautions, including the
following:
and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher-they might come
into contact with the heating
unit and be damaged.
●
Use this appliance only for
intended purpose, as you
will find
and Care
in this Use
To
the possibility of
●
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
or longer.
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent
the possibility of damage or
injury, if you have not used hot
water for two weeks or more, or
move 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 flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.
●
loading items to be
●
This dishwasher must be
properly
in
and
with the
washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
door seal, and
B. Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
Instructions before
it is used. If you did not receive
an Instigation Instructions sheet
with your dishwasher,
can
obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you,
●
●
Do not touch the heating
during or immediately
use.
–This appliance must be
connected to a grounded
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.
—
Do not operate your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
●
Do not tamper with controls.
–Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sired power-supply
●
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand
on the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher.
circuit to avoid
overload.
●
Use only powder or liquid
●
Close supervision is necessary
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
if this appliance is by or near
SAVE
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.
●
wash plastic items
“dishwasher safe” or the
items not so
marked, check the
recommendations.
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SELECTED
CYCLE
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
How to operate the
STEP 1
Load your dishwasher with dishes,
silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc.
according to instructions on pages
14 through 16.
STEP 2
Add detergent to the detergent
dispenser.
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. (See page 12.)
Close and latch dishwasher door.
STEP 4
STEP 3
Select a soil level
If you wish to make program
changes, start with the soil level.
You should select a change within
30 seconds, otherwise all panel
lights will go out. To relight, touch
Select desired wash cycle
Touch the center of the pad.
●
CHINA-CRYSTAL is for lightly
soiled china and crystal. The wash
action is by pumping air
&
PANS is for items
such as pots, pans and casseroles.
Everyday dishes may be included,
along with the water to protect your
delicate items. Pre-rinse
before loading. Follow loading
instructions on pages 14 through 16.
. NORMAL WASH is for loads of
everyday dishes with medium soils.
Designed to yield high performance
on normal loads.
any pad or open and
door.
● MEDIUM SOIL is automatically
programmed when a cycle is
selected. You may want to change
the selection depending on the soil
on your dishes.
● RINSE & HOLD is for rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later.
use DELAY
SHORT WASH is for most loads
of everyday dishes with light soils
or soils that have not dried on. It
saves hot water over the higher
performance cycles, thus saving
use detergent. Do not
with this cycle.
●
HEAVY SOIL should be
To change a setting, just touch
desired pad.
selected when dishes are extra
soiled or extra greasy. This gives
dishes an extra rinse in every cycle
except RINSE HOLD. This
lengthens cycle.
energy. Pre-rinse
loading.
before
Your dishwasher is now automatically
programmed including a Soil Level
Selection. Cycle Indicator Lights
tell you the complete program.
And a number in the SYSTEMS
(at right) will tell you
how long the cycle will take. If
you’re satisfied, just touch the
START pad.
● LIGHT SOIL will save time and
money if you pre-rinse your dishes.
This shortens all cycles except
RINSE & HOLD.
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DOOR LATCH
“OFF” POSITION
TIME
TO END
OF CYCLE
ENERGY
MONITOR
CYCLE PHASE
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STEP 5
Systems Monitor
Select an option
This panel tells you what is
happening in the dishwasher and
can alert you to some possible
problems.
the dishwasher.
When you’re ready to wash
dishes, touch the START pad.
Dishwasher will proceed through
your entire program and turn off
automatically.
●
HEATED DRYING provides
●
faster drying. Can be changed
while cycle is running.
Information displayed:
Selected wash cycle
●
ENERGY SAVER shuts off
drying heater. Dishes air-dry
naturally. It takes longer, but saves
energy. You can prop door open
about 3 inches after motor stops
to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.
●
●
Selected dry option
To delay the
touch DELAY
START pad. The SYSTEMS
Minutes to end of cycle
read “1
Cycle phase, such as WASHING,
Touch pad once again for each
hour desired up to 9 hours. The
machine will count down and start
automatically at the correct time.
Note: Don’t forget to put detergent
RINSING or DRYING
●
Diagnostic codes to alert you to
●
ON-OFF. Select with
possible problems
either POTS & PANS or NORMAL
WASH. Heats water in final rinse
. Relative energy used by each
cycle. Lets you choose the cycle
you need that uses the least energy.
in cup and
cup. Do not use
to 140
Touch pad once for
DELAY START with the RINSE &
HOLD cycle.
ON, once more for OFF. This
option may be changed at any time
before or after start of cycle.
See pages 7-10 for explanation of
displays and codes.
To
a
after
pad to cancel cycle. After water is
pumped out and motor stops, you
can reprogram and restart the
dishwasher.
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shortcut
--
HI
WASHING
MINUTES
If you don’t want to change any of
the settings, simply touch START.
The dishwasher remembers your
last cycle so you don’t have to
reprogram each time.
Note: If there has been a
power failure, NORMAL WASH,
MEDIUM SOIL and HEATED
DRYING will automatically
When the dishwasher is loaded and
the door latch is moved to the ON
position, the control panel will
display the last settings you selected.
be
Make any new
selections as desired and
touch START.
How to lock dishwasher controls
to prevent use by children
Children cannot
Your dishwasher has a “hidden”
control pad. When this pad is
touched twice within 3 seconds, all
pads become inoperative and no
new selections can be made until
the lock is released. The word
appears in the SYSTEMS
accidentally start dishwasher by
touching pads. The only control
unaffected is the DELAY START.
If this selection has been made,
dishwasher will start automatically
after whatever delay you have
selected.
Touch here twice within 3 seconds
lock or unlock the control panel.
SYSTEMS MONITOR
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If cycle interrupted dishwasher
reminds you to
door
You may want to stop the dishwasher
to add an extra dish. .
for some
other reason. If you do and you forget
to door the dishwasher will
“beep” three minutes later to remind
you that the door is not latched. The
“beep”
repeat at three-minute
intervals until the door is
Dishwasher
until door is properly closed.
not complete cycle
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The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you
happening
DISPLAY
WHAT IT MEANS
NUMERALS FROM
1 to 99 MINUTES
Number
minutes left in the cycle.
NUMERALS FROM
Number of hours delay until start of cycle.
to 9
DELAY
ENERGY
LO – – – – –HI
Shows relative amount of energy used from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all five bars
lighted).
ENERGY SAVER
Indicates energy-efficient selection made such as SHORT WASH, LIGHT SOIL or
ENERGY SAVER (UNHEATED) drying.
WASHING
RINSE
Displayed during Pre-wash, Pre-rinse and Main Wash periods.
Displayed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash.
Indicates HEATED DRYING has been selected.
DRYING
RINSED ONLY
HEATING
Indicates completion of RINSE& HOLD cycle. Remains on until door is unlatched.
Indicates water is being heated—in wash or rinse period—to temperature necessary for
good washability. The minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of 20 minutes
when HEATING is displayed.
Indicates
increased (up to a maximum
ON option was selected prior to start of cycle. Cycle time maybe
PLUS HEATING
minutes) to heat final rinse water to
Indicates completed cycle (except
& HOLD). Remains on until door is unlatched.
CLEAN
LOCKED
Indicates controls are locked to prevent unauthorized use. See page 6.
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The SYSTEMS MONITOR
you if
things are wrong
DISPLAY
WHAT IT MEANS
WHAT TO DO
Electrical power has been
interrupted to the dishwasher but
is now back on.
IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER
FAILURE OCCURRED:
RESET
1. Unlatch the door. If the detergent cup is open, add
detergent and close the cup.
2.
the door and touch “START” then immediately
touch “CLEAR/RESET?’ (This will pump any remaining
water out of the machine. )
3. Select the desired cycle and rerun the load.
IF DISHWASHER WAS NOT IN USE:
1. Latch door.
2. Select desired cycle.
3. Run cycle when desired.
CUP OPEN
The detergent cup was open at the
start of a cycle.
1. Unlatch the door and add detergent if spilled.
2. Close cup.
3. Latch door and select cycle.
4. Touch
NOTE:
If cup is latched properly and “CUP OPEN” repeats you
may start wash cycle by pressing START pad a second time.
1. Unlatch door.
BLOCKED
WASH ARM
An obstruction is preventing the
lower wash arm from turning.
This is usually caused by a utensil
sticking through the bottom of the
silverware basket or a pot handle
through the lower rack.
2. Check the lower rack for any item that could block the
wash arm and reposition it.
3.
door.
NOTE:
If the wash arm is not blocked and “BLOCKED WASH
ARM” display still appears, you may start wash cycle by
pressing START pad a second time.
This dishwasher is designed to automatically compensate
for longer than normal drain times, but cycle time will be
extended. If this code continues to appear frequently then:
BLOCKED
DRAIN
The dishwasher is taking longer
than normal to drain the water
out. This is usually caused by a
blockage in the drain air gap (see
page 21), a kink in the drain hose,
or a stopped up drain pipe.
1. Clean the air gap (see page 21).
2. Check for a kink in the drain hose.
3. Check plumbing for slow or stopped up drains.
(NOTE: Warranty service does not cover household
drain problems. )
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DISPLAY
WHAT IT
WHAT TO DO
BLOCKED
DRAIN
and
Similar to blocked drain as
explained on page 8, but the
indicates that the drain is so
clogged that the dishwasher
cannot continue to operate in a
satisfactory manner. Dishwasher
will stop.
Locate and remove the blockage in the drain system as
explained on page 8. To pump any remaining water out of
the machine:
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1. Latch door.
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2. Select any cycle.
3. Touch “START” and then immediately touch “CLEAR/
RESET.”
Warranty service does not cover
household drain problems.)
Dishwasher will not go into
a drain out period. Dishwasher
will stop.
Restart the cycle. If
repeats, call for service.
There is too much water in the
The dishwasher is designed to automatically pump out extra
water as long as the door is latched. When you hear the
motor stop running:
dishwasher. If
appears after a
power failure, this is normal and
the dishwasher will correct itself.
1. Unlatch the door and see
the water is gone. (It is
normal for a small amount of water to remain in the
bottom of tub to keep the water seal lubricated. )
2. If you see water entering the dishwasher, close and latch
the door. Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher.
3. If water is gone and no water is entering the dishwasher,
restart cycle.
4.
repeats, shut off the water supply to the dishwasher.
Call for service.
This can be caused by either of
these reasons:
--
Not enough water is entering the
dishwasher.
Unlatch the door. If there is no water in the bottom of the
dishwasher, check the water supply to the dishwasher.
●
Is the dishwasher water supply turned on?
(Valve usually located under the sink.)
●
●
Is the household water supply turned on?
or
If you use well or cistern water, is the supply adequate?
If the water supply is adequate, try the cycle again. If
repeats, call for service.
The drain pump could be
temporarily blocked (usually
caused by food particles such
as cereal).
Unlatch the door. If there is standing water in the bottom
of the dishwasher,
the door. Touch
then
immediately touch “CLEAR/RESET” to start the pump.
If
continues to appear, you may need to do this several
times to break up the blockage.
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ne xt p a g e )
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The SYSTEMS
(continued)
DISPLAY
WHAT IT
WHAT TO DO
The water temperature in the
dishwasher did not reach the
proper wash temperature. This
is usually caused by lack of hot
water coming from the household
water heater.
Avoid showers or laundry just prior to running the dishwasher.
(Use the “DELAY START” feature to start dishwasher
when the water heater is up to normal temperature. ) Adjust
household water heater thermostat to
minimum.
If
appears nearly every cycle and you know the water
from the household water heater is hot
or more), call
for service.
The temperature sensor in the
dishwasher is not functioning
properly. Dishwasher may continue
to be used, but it will not heat
water automatically.
The temperature sensor needs to be
Call for service.
You may continue to use your dishwasher. For best results,
adjust your household water heater thermostat to
The detergent cup did not open.
This is usually caused by a utensil
or dish.
1. Unlatch and open the dishwasher door.
2. Check for utensils and dishes that could have blocked the
detergent cup from opening. Rearrange if necessary.
3. Close and
the door. Wait for 30 seconds. This will
allow time for the cup to open by itself.
4. If the detergent cup is still closed, open it by hand and
remove the old detergent. See page 13.
Before you call for service
●
Try the cycle again to see if the
Code reappears. The dishwasher
may correct itself.
●
Electronic controls can be
affected by outside interference.
. Sometimes shutting off the power
to the dishwasher (at the fuse or
circuit breaker) will correct the
problem.
●
Restore power after about five
seconds and try the cycle again.
●
Check the guide on pages 8-10
for things you can do to correct the
problem.
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What
in each cycle
. The motor stops during drying.
. You’ll hear occasional clicking
sounds:
. Water vapor comes through
–Soft food disposer shredding
action.
the vent
the door latch
drying and when water is being-
pumped out.
–Drain valve opening to pump
water out.
—Detergent cup opening.
Wash Cycle Time
Water Use
Minutes
) Gallons
Heavy Med. Light
Heavy Med. Light
Soil
Soil
Soil
Soil
Soil
Cycle Sequence
Soil
Wash Cycles
6’* 6’* ‘6*
‘“* 46* 4’*
38 33 28
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8.9 Pre-Wash/ p -Rinse
Pre-Wash/
PANS
p
NORMAL WASH
SHORT WASH
10.2
7.7
CHINA CRYSTAL
RINSE & HOLD
“4
3.4
4’ 40
3’
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*Unextended times. These cycle times may be increased up to 20 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature
for good washability. If
OPTION is selected time maybe further extended until water temperature reaches 140° to
in final rinse.
Drying Cycle Options:
HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 34 minutes to wash cycle time.
ENERGY SAVER drying. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
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Sensor System
Helpful
If outside
temperatures are unusually low, or
if your water travels a long 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,
To get dishes clean and dry you
need hot water. To help you get
water of the proper temperature,
your dishwasher has a water heating
feature that automatically senses
the temperature of the water in the
wash cycle and heats it, if necessary,
to the proper temperature. This
water heating feature may allow
you to turn down your household
water heater and save energy if
you’re willing to let the dishwasher
run a little longer while it heats
water to the proper temperature.
For good washing and drying, the
entering water must beat least
To prevent dish damage,
the water in the pipes
Turn on the hot water faucet at the
sink and it to run 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.
be cold.
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds ounces. This
about 3 months. Fill
should
as needed. Do not overfill.
How to choose and use
To improve washability if the water
is less than
adjust your water heater: Select a
longer cycle and fill both detergent
cups at least half-full with detergent.
and you cannot
use
powder or liquid
inlet water
not exceed
specifically made for
How to test water temperature:
Check your water temperature
inside your dishwasher with a
candy or meat thermometer.
use in dishwashers. Other types
will cause
How to use a rinse
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 a higher
phosphate level will probably work
better. If the phosphate content is
low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to
use extra detergent with hard water.
A rinse agent makes water flow
off dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
Let the dishwasher run through
one fill and pump out cycle, then
let the dishwasher fill with water
the second time.
For best
performance,
When you hear the water stop
filling, unlatch the door and slowly
open it.
use of a rinse agent such as JET-
DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solid form. Your dishwasher’s
dispenser uses the liquid form.
Measure the temperature of the
water in the bottom of the tub this
way:
Your water 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”
there are in your water.
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add
the liquid rinse agent until it just
reaches the bottom of the lip inside
the dispenser opening. Replace the
cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
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.
If you
spill: Wipe
up the rinse agent with a damp
Don’t leave the spill in the
dishwasher. It can keep your
detergent from working.
Remove the silverware basket and
place a candy or meat thermometer
in the water towards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
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! Of course, this
takes some time. But why take a
chance when it’s easy to find out
the hardness of your water.
than
you will not get good
If you can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
washing results. Higher water
temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder
detergents.
CONSUMER
INC.
(“JET DRY”)
411 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich,
06830
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Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Under the sink isn’t a good
place to store detergent. Too much
moisture. Don’t put powder
2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Your dishwasher has a built-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes
soft food bits and flushes them away.
detergent into the dispenser until
you’re ready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’t be fresh OR dry.)
It can handle
soft foods, but large amounts will
be difficult to handle.
amounts of
If your powder detergent gets old
or lumpy, throw it away. It won’t
wash well. Old detergent
3. Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has a chance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more difficult to wash and may
not come clean in the NORMAL
WASH cycle. Remember to use
your RINSE & HOLD cycle for
small “holding” loads.
won’t dissolve.
Always close the main cup tightly.
it latched you will
hear a clicking sound. It is not
necessary to
If you use a liquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they age or come
in contact with water.
Detergent cup maybe
opened manually with no harm.
Turn handle counterclockwise until
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Note: The foods mentioned above
are for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. You
may also want to consider removing
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar, lemon juice and other
You’ll find two detergent
.
it
A snapping sound is
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. Two, because
some cycles use two washes.
normal when it opens.
How to prepare
the dishes for washing
foods that can cause discoloration
If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you’re replacing a much older
model, you may wonder how much
pre-preparation your dishes need.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessary.
With common sense and a little
practice you’ll soon know what
foods to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
of stainless
if allowed to
remain on dishes for a long period
of time.
When using the
cycle, less preparation is required
before loading. The & PANS
can wash heavily-soiled
PANS
dishes and remove dried-on and
baked-on soils from pots, pans and
casseroles. Items with burned-on
may not come clean. And the
dishwasher cannot remove burn
marks or restore fading caused
by overheating during cooking.
See “Detergent Usage Guide”
below.
1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,
toothpicks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy
vegetables and crusts. Remove
excessive quantities of
grease.
or
Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
SOFT WATER
(O-3 grains hardness)
MEDIUM WATER
(3-7 grains)
HARD WATER
(7-12 grains*)
Main Cup
Open
CYCLES
Open Cup
Main Cup
Full
Open Cup
Half Full
Main
POTS & PANS and
NORMAL WASH cycles
1 Tablespoon
minimum
Tablespoon
minimum
+ Completely
Full
Completely
Full
None
1 Tablespoon
minimum
None
Half Full
None
Completely
Full
CHINA-CRYSTAL and
SHORT WASH cycles
RINSE & HOLD cycle
Use
detergent
Use no detergent
Use no detergent
*12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,
lime can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.
Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
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How to load your dishwasher
is a random mixed load, the most common type you
will have.
OUT FOR
The washer tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don’t block it or load
careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or
dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
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. On some models, a spray arm in the
top washes down also. Make sure to place tall items to
the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked.
next to it. Also. be
How to load the
RACK
The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.
Two rows of cups can be washed when using the folding
Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be
placed—face down—in this top rack. The top rack is
handy for all kinds of odd shapes.
Load the bottom row first, then
down the
shelf and load the top row. Cups and glasses fit best
along the sides. This is the place for dishwasher-safe
plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged
in tightly so they can’t fall onto the
heating
unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily.
Don’t let the glasses touch each other.
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HOW to load the
RACK (continued)
Shelf Up
Shelf Down
Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things.
Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is
not blocked.
The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and
long utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first,
then fold the shelf down.
How to load the
RACK
As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled
side facing the center of the rack so water and detergent
from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters,
pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the
ne xt
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OW to load the
Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and
lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down.
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be
loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler
pans and racks
the edge. Shallow items may be
angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled
surface inside from the water.
I
Precaution!
Take out anything that may
bottom of the basket.
Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to
protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so
they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.
or extend through the
The security cell cover, hinged in the handle, can be
lowered to either side to secure light-weight items from
the effects of the vigorous wash action. When it is not
needed, this cover can remain upright.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Usually
Safe
Material
Exceptions (not safe)
Special Instructions
YES
Aluminum
Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.
Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
YES
China/
Stoneware
Antique, metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade.
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the
rest of the set.
Gold leaf will discolor.
YES
Antique, metal-trimmed or
hand-painted patterns fade.
Load securely to prevent movement.
Select CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle.
Crystal
Check your manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
Gold leaf will discolor.
NO
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
YES
Milk Glass may yellow.
Iron rust.
Glass
NO
NO
Iron
Pewter
Pewter tarnishes.
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in
YES
YES
YES
Plastics
the top rack before
an entire set.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if on.
Stainless steel
Don’t put in same silverware
basket with stainless steel.
Sterling Silver
and Silver plate
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can
stain if 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.
Contact between metals can
damage silver.
Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same load. Silver may get a
brown film.
Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives can loosen.
After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
YES
Non-stick
coatings
NO
NO
Tin can rust.
Tin
Wood
Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type washing.
2. Wait a few seconds until the
water calms. Then open the door.
However, opening the door during
any cycle lessens cleaning power.
So try to load everything at the
beginning.
a dish? Here’s when
you can add it.
Add dishes any time during the
RINSE & HOLD cycle. With other
wash cycles, you can add dishes at
any time BEFORE the WASHING
signal light goes off.
3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
4. Close the door and push the
latch to the far right. When the
door is locked, washing will
continue.
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
1. Push the door latch to the left.
Washing
stop.
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Questions?
Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Time too long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTS GO OFF
WHEN YOU’RE
30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again. Or unlock and
door.
SETTING CONTROLS
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker, Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
UNUSUAL NOISE
Water draining out of tub immediately after you touch CLEAR/RESET pad. The
sounds you hear are normal ones.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage 12.)
DISHES DON’T DRY
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least
(To test, see page 12.)
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 21.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 14-16.)
Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking the
detergent cup.
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically,
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.
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PROBLEM
AND FILMING
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
●
●
●
Extremely hard water. (See page 12.)
Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 12. )
Overloading the dishwasher.
. Improper loading. (See pages 14-16. )
●
●
●
●
Old or damp powder detergent.
Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 12. )
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 12. )
Too little detergent. (See page 13. )
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of
detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent
may help reduce filming.
To remove spots and film from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.
3. Select
& PANS cycle, LIGHT SOIL and ENERGY SAVER drying.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “40” minutes to end of cycle is displayed.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups
the dishwasher.
of white vinegar into the bottom of
6. Close the door and allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call Factory Service.)
of citric
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home
water softener.
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is
The film cannot be removed.
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the
shortest cycle that will get them clean,
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
YELLOW OR BROWN
FILM
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
cup
An overall
in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem.
Your water company can tell you about the filter.
or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
(c ontinue d
ne xt p a g e )
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The Problem
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
CHIPPING OF CHINA
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 14 and 15 for correct way to 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.
Use the CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle for fine china.
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
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.
WATER WON’T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air
gap, if you have one. (See page 21.)
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into a disposer, run the disposer to clear. Be sure the disposer is
not clogged.
See the SYSTEMS
(pages 8-10).
SUDS IN THE TUB
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon
of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. To pump out water, touch
START two times, then immediately touch CLEAR-RESET.
Repeat if necessary,
Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
DISHWASHER LEAKS
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
(Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.)
Shut off power to dishwasher at fuse or circuit breaker. Wait 5 seconds and restore
power to dishwasher. Try input panel again.
CONTROL PANEL
DOESN’T RESPOND
INPUTS
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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and
USER
Not using your dishwasher
in winter?
freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place during the winter,
ask a service technician to:
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it.
Built-in dishwashers
often use an air gap.
it clean
An air gap is a plumbing device. It
protects your dishwasher against
water baking up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
against
Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
or harsh or gritty cleaners.
Cut off electric power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
Appliance
(Cat. No.
from
Wax & Cleaner
●
Turn off the water supply.
is available
●
Disconnect the water inlet line
Appliance Parts
from the water valve.
Marts.
. Drain water from the inlet line
and water valve. (Use a pan to catch
the water.)
The inside usually takes care of
If it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
- - - - - .
.
.
.
— - - :
–.
- . - - —- .
.
●
Reconnect the water inlet line to
.
.
the water valve.
‘ a
Remove the plug in the bottom of
the rubber boot. Drain completely,
then reinstall plug and clamp.
If you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. IT IS
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
●
Drain the collection chamber at
IT IS
WARRANTY.
COVERED IN YOUR
rear of unit below filter by
disconnecting hose to pump.
Reconnect after draining.
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 buildup of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
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How to change color panels
Dimensions for 1/4” wood inserts:
How to change lower panel inserts:
If you are redecorating, you can
change your dishwasher’s front
panels to match or blend with your
new colors.
Door Panel:
H X
H x
W.
W.
1. Remove four panel attachment
screws. (Two above the panel, two
below the panel.)
Lower Panel:
Note: Do not operate dishwasher
while changing panels or when
lower access panel is removed.
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 a different color. Or you
can paint a panel with the color of
your own choice.
2. Remove the entire panel.
3. Take out three screws and
remove the top trim.
4. Slide out both insert panels
together.
How to change door panel inserts:
5. Put the color you want in front.
1. Take out three trim screws on
either side of the dishwasher door.
Remove the side trim.
6. Replace insert panels, top trim
and screws.
2. Slide out both insert panels
together.
7. Replace the entire panel and four
attachment screws.
Color insert panels for both door
and panel can be replaced by 1/4”
thick wood inserts to match your
kitchen cabinets. Get them from your
nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.
3. Put the color you want in front.
(Careful–edges may be sharp.)
Change color in minutes. Just
remove trim and change.
4. Replace insert panels, side trim
and screws.
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If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are
not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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YOUR
AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
check to establish warranty period.
LIMITED SECOND-YEAR
WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
WHAT IS COVERED
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second year from date of
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, replacement parts for
of
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
and Washington,
In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
(as illustrated below) that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect. Associated inlet and drain
plumbing parts are not covered by
this warranty. You pay for the
service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
of
dishwasher that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
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
FACTORY SERVICE or
CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE.
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
●
Upper Wash ar
“3 Piece T
arm
*Hose
door
if it fails to contain
water because of a manufacturing
defect such as cracking, chipping,
peeling or rusting.
Boot
son
Food Disposer
Pump
Water Distribution System
●
Replacement of house fuses or
WHAT IS
COVERED t●each you how to use the product.
resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
●
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.
GE Answer
. Damage to product caused by
800.626.2000
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
consumer information service
IS
RESPONSIBLE
●
Improper installation.
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
If you have an installation problem,
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
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances,
write:
KY 40225
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