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Page 2: ...GE Answer Center r l 800 626 2000 consumer information service or write include your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the side of dishwasher door the These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration card that came with your dishwasher Before sending i...

Page 3: ...y to damage the door seal and B Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce a risk of cut type injuries d Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place c Do not tamper with controls s Do not abuse sit on or stand or dish rack of the dishwasher on the door Close supervision is necessary if this a...

Page 4: ... in the c it container Hard must How To Prepare Your Tableware Pots And Pam food wastes such as bones and corn cobs cereals because they do not readily dissolve in be removed These belong in a food waste water Loosen baked on food from utensils and disposer Large amounts of food soil on table casserolc dishes by soaking in hot water before ware must be removed particularly starchy loading them int...

Page 5: ...atulas mixing bowls and other small food preparation items may be placed at random in the upper rack Remember when loading any item it shoulci face toward the water source in the center Notice deep items are loaded open en i down so soiled surfaces face directly toward primary wash arm b Load small pots pans and bowIs along with other items in upper rack Long handled cooking forks spoons and other...

Page 6: ...ck is not recom mended due to the powerful water action Place silverware in basket with handles UP to protect your hands when unloading Best wash ing results are obtained when silverware is mixed and evenly distributed not nested to gether Be sure slender items do not protrude through bottom of basket UTENSILS ITEMS WITH HEAVY DRIED ON AND BAKED ON SOILS SUCH AS POTS PANS AND CASSEROLES MUST BE LO...

Page 7: ...o the mineral content of the water and detergent If this happens scour all surfaces with soap filled steel wool pads Some colored anodized aluminum can fade in the dishwasher PLASTICS Most manufacturers will tell you if their plas tic ware is safe in the dishwasher if they do not you may wish to write and ask for their recom mendations Test one piece in the dishwasher before washing the entire set...

Page 8: ...he main cup completely tablespoon minimum only 1 2 full Detergent brands have varying amounts of phos phates Phosphate is a water softening ingredi ent in detergents which can help prevent hard water minerals from forming spots or films on dishes glasses etc You may need to increase detergent when the phosphate content is low 8 79 o or less and the water is hard 10 grains or more Read the detergen...

Page 9: ... on small plastic outlet to remove water Remove fuses or trip circuit breakers to re Remove plug in bottom of rubber boot and o move electric power from dishwasher drain completely Th I robkm SAwr To Save Time and Money before you call for service check the Problem Solver If you have a problem it maybe minor You maybe able to correct it yourself Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem ...

Page 10: ... WATER TEMPERATURE AT FAUCET NEAREST DISHWASHER Need Candy or meat thermome ter and an 8 ounce glass 1 2 3 4 5 Place glass under faucet Turn on hot water Put thermometer in glass Let water run until tempera ture stops rising If water temperature is below 140 have your water heater adjusted if necessary Improperly prepared dishes Excess food soil should be removed from dishes before loa ing Imprope...

Page 11: ...n visible grease film acquired from hand dishwashing If spotting persists the cause may be one or more of the following Extremely hard water Low water temperature s Overloading Improper loading Q Use of too little detergent Q Use of too much detergent Use of old detergent Use of low phosphate detergent Rinse agent container empty on dishwashers having this feature Check level Fill if necessary On ...

Page 12: ...e caused by iron deposits in water Glassware becomes yellow or brown but is still transparent The installation of an iron filter in the water supply line removes the cause of this problem and is the only permanent solution For more complete information contact your local water conditioning company Yellow film on sterling silver can result when copper utensils are washed in the same load CHIPPING O...

Page 13: ... when necessary Most models can be cleaned by lifting off a chrome cover and un screwing a plastic cap and then removing any material that may have accumulated This procedure should be followed any time the dish washer fails to drain properly 3 ALTERNATE AIR GAP LOCATIONS WALL OR SINK MOUNTED AIR GAP COUNTERTOP MOUNTED SUDS IN TUB Use of high sudsing detergent Use only automatic dishwasher deter g...

Page 14: ...aler If you are dissatisfied with the service you received here are three steps you should follow FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are dissatisfied In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still dissatisfied write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky...

Page 15: ...It Yourselfer If you re the kind of person who likes to do it yourself or if you re interested in saving money on out of warranty repairs General Electric now offers some real help Step by Step Repair Manual You can use this manual to solve common repair problems GE makes it easy because your manual contains important do it yourself information charts to help you diagnose problems easy to understa...

Page 16: ... 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 The GE Answer CenterTM 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 ot...

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