How
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Contents
Air Gap
Appliance Registration
12
2
Problem Solver
Rinse Agent
14-16
Care of
Cleaning
12
Safety Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions 12
China, Crystal, Sterling
Consumer Services
Cycle Features
19
4,5
Warranty
Water Temperature
Back Cover
6
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7
Winter Storage
12
Dispenser Cups
7
Energy-Saving Tips
Front Panel Color Change
2
13
0
Loading
8-10
and Serial Numbers
2
Operating Guide
Selection
4,5
5
GE Answer Center(’
800.626.2000
Drying Options
Level
4,5
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WARNING—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
●
Do not touch the
or immediately after use,
heating element during
A
●
●
Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
●
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose, as you will find described in this Use
and Care Guide.
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door
or dish rack of the dishwasher.
. Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children. Do not allow children
●
This dishwasher must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not
to
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.
. .
.=.
receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you,
●
Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents
out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked
—This appliance must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or
an equipment-grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead
of the appliance.
cabinet. Observe
warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
●
To minimize the possibility of
0“
/-
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance. NOTE:
Turning the control dial to the OFF position
does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply, We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance,
—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
●
Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
●
●
Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.
A
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
Do not wash plastic items unless marked
“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Load light plastic items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom
of the dishwasher—they might come into
the
heating element
and be damaged.
to the hot water system. This
any
hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.
To minimize the possibility of injury.
●
When loading items to be washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that they are not
to damage the door seal, and
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
B. Load sharp knives with the handles up
to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
●
Do not tamper with controls.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER
●
For POTS & PANS, NORMAL WASH
and WATER SAVER cycles:
STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,
pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.
a. Push selected cycle button.
b. Latch the door.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is OFF position
before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide).
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
to START position to
.
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally
check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half
.
.
start the
You will hear
full.
How to Use a Rinse Agent section).
the motor start. There is a
time delay between the start-
up and the water fill so you
STEP 3. Select drying option.
HEAT
ON OFF
DRYING HEAT ON. Turns the
will not hear any wash action right away.
drying heater on for fast drying.
m
c. Latch door to start the cycle.
DRYING HEAT OFF. Turns
●
For RINSE & HOLD cycle:
the drying heater
to save energy.
The dishes will dry naturally over a
period such as overnight.
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
.
b. Select DRYING HEAT
OFF drying option.
6:
●
If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher
door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural
drying time.
oFF
●
c. Slowly turn the Cycle
Indicator Dial to the
O
RINSE &HOLD .
Use of this option reduces the electrical energy
used by this model approximately
NORMAL WASH cycle.
RINSE & HOLD position.
for the
Latch the door to start the cycle.
●
When NOT using DELAY START (for all cycles):
saver option
STEP 4. WATER HEAT energy
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
ON: The wash cycle will be
extended for 9 minutes
the dishwasher heats the water
for good washing and drying.
The entering water must beat
least
WATER HEAT
OFF
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial to START.
d. Latch the to start the dishwasher.
When using DELAY START (for all cycles except
RINSE & HOLD):
m
●
OFF: The entering water must be
Note: START
automatically
be delayed
up to 6 hours.
at least
See How to Test the
Water Temperature section.
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
STEP 5. Select the wash cycle
(See Cycle Selection Hints).
start the dishwasher.
.
b. Push selected cycle button.
If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer,
operate the disposer until it is empty before starting
the dishwasher.
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to desired delay time.
.
d. Latch door to start timer. The
To obtain the benefits
a complete cycle,
DELAY light will come
and
be careful that you do not turn the dial any
farther than necessary to start the dishwasher.
stay on until dishwasher starts. Dishwasher
will start automatically at end selected delay time.
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Cycle Selection Hints
It is important to follow the Loading instructions.
●
POTS & PANS—For items such as pots,
cookware, dishes glasses with heavy soil.
Everyday dishes may be included.
●
●
WATER SAVER—For dishes with
have not dried on, or that have extra preparation
before loading. It saves water and energy.
soils that
●
NORMAL WASH—For loads everyday dishes,
RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which
glasses and cookware with medium
to yield high performance on normal soils.
Designed
be washed later.
this
What Happens in Each Cycle
●
You’11 hear occasional c1
sounds:
●
During the drying period:
—The motor stops.
—Soft food disposer shredding action.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
—Timer control as cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
— Water vapor comes through the vent by the
door latch during drying
being pumped out.
when water is
Gallons
Minutes
Wash
)
Sequence
POTS & PANS
NORMAL WASH
SAVER
1 1 .4
1 0
RINSE &
*Unextended
These
will be
Dryin g Opt ion s:
DRYING HEAT ON. Available
DRYING HEAT OFF. Drying
except RINSE & HOLD.
Dishes
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cycle
is
Good
with HOT water
To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To
your dishwasher has a WATER HEAT feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water
in the wash cycle heats it, 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
it water to the proper temperature. For and the entering water must be at
To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed
you get water of the proper temperature,
least
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How to Test Water Temperature
Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease
activate powder detergents. Check water temperature
thermostat up. you have not used hot water for some
time, the
water
in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot
at sink and allow it to run until water is hot.
with a
faucet nearest dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass
and let the run continuously into the until the
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is
below adjust your water heater.
meat thermometer. Turn on
hot water
Then start dishwasher.
run hot water showers, give your water heater time to
recover before operating the dishwasher.
recently done laundry or
To improve washability if
and you cannot adjust your
is less than
heater: Select
both detergent at least
Helpful hints: outside temperatures
unusually low,
longer
or if your water travels long distance
to dishwasher, you
need to set your water heater’s
half-full with detergent.
How to Use a Rinse Agent
The rinse agent makes water
than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
dishes quicker
If you accidentally spill: Wipe Lip the rinse
agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the
in the
dishwasher. can
your detergent from working.
For best
performance, use of rinse
If
can’t find any rinse agent, write:
agent such JET-DRY brand is recommended.
CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
(“JET-DRY”)
Corporate
55 Federal Road
Box
Rinse agents come in either liquid or
Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.
1
,
How to fill rinse agent dispenser.
Unscrew the cap. Add 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.
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How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent
First, use only powder or liquid detergent
specifically made for use in dishwashers.
Other types will cause
How much detergent should you use? That
depends. 1s your water “hard” or “soft”? With
hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes
clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.
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
Detergents with a higher phosphate level will
probably work better. the phosphate content is
Too much detergent with
money, it be harmful. It
water not only wastes
cause a permanent
cloudiness glassware, called “etching.” An outside
layer of is etched away! Of course, this takes
some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy
to out the hardness of your water.
low
or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent
with hard water.
Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink
isn’t good place to store detergent because there is
too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into
the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. (It won’t
be fresh OR dry).
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
how many “grains” of hardness there
ask them
in your
If your powder detergent gets old
lumpy, throw it
away. Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use a
liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because
detergents don’t “lump” as
they age or come in contact with moisture.
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You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside
door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles
use two washes.
the
HANDLE,
ROTATE AND
help
CLOSE TIGHTLY
the
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
SOFT WATER
grains hardness)
Main Cup
CYCLES
Open Cup
Completely
Full
Completely
Full
POTS & PANS
NORMAL WASH
I
None
Half Full
Half
Completely
Full
WATER SAVER
None
Use
detergent
Use no detergent
RINSE & HOLD
Use no detergent
Up
water. A
is
il.
Main
tablespoons;
Filled
Cup
build up in the
The
cause
3. Try to remove food scraps
dishwasher before soil has chance to dry and
become herd. Dishes with dried-on soil more
not come clean in the
place dishes in
How to Prepare the Dishes for Washing
this is your first dishwasher, or you’re replacing
a much older
you may wonder how much
difficult to wash
POTS & PANS
RINSE HOLD
preparation your dishes need. Actually very little.
normal food soils is not necessary.
Remember to use your
small “holding” loads.
With common sense
little practice you’ll soon
NOTE:
Other
removed
mentioned
examples only.
not mentioned may also need to be
your dishes. You may also want to
know
foods to remove. Here some guidelines:
1. Scrape
bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and other
hard solids. It is also best to remove hard-shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy vegetables
crusts. Remove excessive quantities oil or grease.
consider removing foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar, lemon juice and other foods that can cause
discoloration of stainless steel if allowed remain
on dishes for a
of time.
2. Remove large quantities any food. Your
dishwasher has a built-in soft food disposer that
When using the POTS & PANS cycle, less preparation
is required before loading. The POTS & PANS cycle can
wash heavily soiled dishes and remove dried-on and
baked-on soils from pots, pans and casseroles. Items with
burned-on soils may not come clean, and the dishwasher
pulverizes
It can handle
bits and flushes them away.
amounts
foods,
large amounts will be
to handle.
cannot
burn marks
restore fading caused by
overheating during cooking.
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER
WATCH OUT FOR THIS.
This is a random mixed load, the most
will have.
type
The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be
careful not to let a portion of an item such as a
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. A spray arm in the top
or
washes down
Make sure to place tall items to
the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked.
HOW TO LOAD THE TOP RACK
Below is the special upper rack that comes with this
model.
The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups
and utensils can be washed when using the folding shelf.
Load the bottom row first, then fold down the shelf and
load the top row. Cups and glasses fit best along the
sides. This is the
Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so
they can’t fall onto heating element. Arrange
for dishwasher-safe plastics, too.
stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the
glasses touch each other.
Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may
be placed—face down—in the top
The top rack
is handy for kinds of odd shapes. Be sure the force
of water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.
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HOW TO LOAD
TOP
Shelf Up
Shelf Down
Fold the folding
up for glasses and tall things.
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.
Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm
is not blocked.
HOW TO LOAD
BOTTOM
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters,
pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back
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.
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HOW TO LOAD THE BOTTOM
(continued)
.
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles must be
loaded-in the bottom-rack, down. Prop broiler
Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls
and lids must be loaded in the bottom rack,
down.
pans and racks along the edge. Shallow item-s may be
angled provided the lower side does not shield the
soiled surface inside from the water.
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
Precaution!
Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
Small plastic items, such as
lids from small containers, are not recommended for
automatic placed in the dishwasher,
spoons and
they should go in the bottom of silverware basket
with silverware on top.
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Usu ally
Safe
Mat erial
Except ion s (n ot safe)
Special In st ru ct ion s
Aluminum
YES
Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.
Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
Antique, metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade. Gold leaf
will discolor.
If in doubt, check
one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the
rest of the set.
the manufacturer. Or test wash
YES
Stoneware
Crystal
Load securely to prevent movement. Check your
manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
YES
NO
Antique, metal-trimmed or
hand-painted patterns fade.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
Non-dishwasher
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
YES
NO
Milk glass may yellow.
Iron will rust.
Glass
Iron
Pewter
Plastics
NO
Pewter tarnishes.
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER
test one piece in
YES
the rack before an entire set.
washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
YES
YES
Stainless steel
Sterling Silver
can stain if left on.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can
stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove
spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid
exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.
Don’t put in same silverware
basket with stainless steel.
Contact between metals can
damage silver.
and
plate
Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same load.
brown film.
may get a
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
Tin can rust.
Tin
NO
NO
Wood can warp, crack or
its finish with
Wood
type of washing.
Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD
cycle. With other wash cycles, you
any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion
of the cycle.
dishes
1. Push the door latch to the left. Washing will stop.
2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then
open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise
from opened door.
However, opening the door during any
lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything
at the beginning.
3. Add dishes you’
forgotten.
4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
When the door is locked, washing will continue.
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AND
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or
sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
16) is available from GE Appliance
Parts Marts.
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.
The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should
ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.
Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.
Not Using Your Dishwasher in
Winter? Protect Against Freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place during the winter,
ask a service technician to:
●
Drain water from the inlet line
PUMP COVER SCREWS
I
I
and water
(Use a pan to
catch the water. )
●
Cut off electrical power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
●
●
Reconnect the water inlet line to
the water valve.
Remove the plastic pump cover
in the tub bottom and use a
sponge to soak up water in
the rubber boot.
●
●
Turn off the water supply.
Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water
Built-in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.
An air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing 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.
If you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The
gap 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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If you are redecorating, you can
your
Wood panel trim kit
40 contains trim and
dishwasher’s front
to match or-blend
instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel
and lower access panel no thicker than 1/4” to match
kitchen cabinets.
with your new colors.
The
is held in
by the door trim
Use the order form in the back of this guide to order,
without charge, a color panel not supplied with your
dishwasher or a wood panel trim kit
and the trim on the
panel below the door.
Each side of each
panel is a different
Or you can
paint a panel with
the color of your
own choice.
Do not operate the dishwasher while changing
panels or when lower access panel is removed.
How to change the door panel:
1. Take out trim screws on either side of the
dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.
2. Slide the door panel out.
(Careful—edges may be sharp.)
3. Turn the door panel around and put the color you
want in front.
4. Replace the door panel, side trim and screws.
How to change the lower panel:
1. Remove
attachment screws.
2. Remove the entire panel.
3. Take out screws and remove the top trim.
4. Slide the door panel out.
5. Turn the panel around and put the color you want
in front.
6. Replace the lower panel, top trim and screws.
7. Replace the entire panel and attachment screws.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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.
UNUSUAL NOISE
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.
DISHES DON’T DRY
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See How to Test Water Temperature
section).
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack
the bottom rack.
be spilling into
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
Check inlet water temperature. It
Water Temperature section),
be at
(To test, see How to Test
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section).
Improper rack loading. (See Loading section).
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
Water may 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. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
DETERGENT CUP
LID WON’T LATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT
Cycle Indicator Dial must be OFF for cup lid to close and latch properly. you
unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does
not advance by itself.
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron
deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
utensils in the same load.
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POSSIBLE
PROBLEM
Spotting can be caused by these things:
SPOTS AND
FILMING ON
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
●
Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).
Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section),
Overloading the dishwasher.
●
●
●
Improper loading. (See Loading section).
Old or damp powder detergent.
●
Phosphate
in detergent too
(See How to Choose and Use
Detergent section).
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).
Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).
●
Local water conditions
personal preferences vary. 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 stubborn spots and film from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
Select POTS & PANS
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run
now be in the main wash.
to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use l/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call GE Factory Service).
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home
water softener.
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.”
The film cannot be removed.
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
the shortest cycle that will
them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose. (See Loading section). Make sure tall glasses and
stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.
CHIPPING OF CHINA
Always use the top rack
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBLEM
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
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.
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the
gap, you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section).
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID
SUDS IN THE TUB
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. Pump out water by slowly
turning the control
until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
Suds can cause unit to
That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
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.
Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis.
MOTOR HUMS
If you do not use 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.
If you need more help.
GE Answer
800.626.2000
free:
consumer information service
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FOR COLOR PANELS
1
#
ORDER FORM
Use this form to order,
charge, your choice of
a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher or
a wood panel trim kit.
1
1
I
Please mark only one box.
—
White/Almond
GPF
Access
GPF
1
1
Kit GPF 40
1
Panel Trim Kit
1
FOLDHERE
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
No.:
Model No.:
Date Purchased:
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PLACE
STAMP
HERE
City, State
Zip
c/ o
4706
Ave.
Louisville, KY 40209”
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Be Th ere
With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive
the assurance that if you ever need information or
we’ll be there.
you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
Centera
Whatever your question
any
Hotpoint major appliance,
information service is
to help. Your cdl—and your
be answered
and courteously And you can
time.
Answer
service is
hours it day, 7 days a week.
In-Home Repair
Service
800-GE-CARES
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
have the secure feeling that
Service
be
there after your Hotpoint product
warranty expires. Purchase a GE
contract white your warranty is stiff in
and you’]] receive a
service
will
service
appliance, scheduled
discount. With a multiple-year con-
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tract, you’re assured
at prices.
future service
Service
you service
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p.m. week-
Saturdays).
days,
technicians
appliance inside
repairs can
handled in
For Customers With
Special Needs...
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own applian ces
have needed
parts or accessories sent directly
Our parts system pro-
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Upon request, we
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accepted,
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planning a barrier-free kitchen
persons with limited mobility
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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
check to establish warranty period.
I
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
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
WHAT IS COVERED
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
and Washington,
In Alaska the
of
dishwasher that fails
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.
because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
For ten years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
or
if it fails to contain
water because of a manufacturing
defect such as cracking, chipping,
peeling or rusting.
Customer
servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
●
●
●
Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Read your Use and Care material.
Cleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line.
If
then have
about operating the-product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
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.
GE Answer Center”’
800.626.2000
consumer information service
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
●
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.
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 from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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