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Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide 

It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your new
dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.

 you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

 you received

a damaged dishwasher...

 contact the 

(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.

Save time and money.
Before you request
service...

Check the Problem Solver in 
back of this 

 It lists causes

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances

of minor 

 problems that

 Park

you can correct yourself.

Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish 

 

 la 

 en

version of this 

 

 de 

 manual,

GE Answer Center

 a

800.626.2000

GE 

 Center?

consumer information service.

 de 

   

 800.626.2000.

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll 

 them on a label

fastened to the tub 

 just

inside the dishwasher door.

These numbers are 

 on the

Consumer Product Ownership
Registration 

 that came

with your dishwasher. Before

sending in this card, please write

these numbers here:

Serial 

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.

 YOU 

 

To obtain service, see 

 Consumer Services page in

the back of this guide.

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.

 

 the people who serviced your

appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.   most
cases, this will solve the problem.

 if you are still not pleased, write 

 the

details-including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

 if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, 

 60606

 

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Operate dishwasher 

 when it’s fall. Let the

● 

If you don’t need your dishes right away, allow the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in

dishes to dry naturally over a longer period such as

only a partial load, use the 

   HOLD cycle to

overnight.

rinse off heavy soils.

● 

Always  select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that 

 remove the 

 from the load.

(See the Operating section.)

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Page 2: ...at came with your dishwasher Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Serial Numbr Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher YOU ED SERWCE To obtain service see tie Consumer Services page in the back of this guide 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 ...

Page 3: ...ie wastig comp ent K p dl wtihing te ents and yetting ents out of tie reach of cMdren preferably in a lock cabinet Observe fl warnings on cbntainer Iabels to avoid personal injury To mini the possibility of electric shock disconnect apptianeetim the wtitipp y kfore attempting any mainte ce NO g tie m trol to the Opposition does notdisconnectthe apptiauce omtie power supply We mcommendhaving a q te...

Page 4: ...couple 1 h Unicouple and its hoses completely out from storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher and attach it to the faucet adapter 2 Attach the Unicouple connector to the faucet adapter by depressing the collar at the top of tie connector men Unicoupk is dl the way up onto the adapter release the collar It will then snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place The Unicouple s small ...

Page 5: ...ed in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTWC CODE ANSHFA NO 70 DANGER bproper connection of the equipmentigrounding conductor can resdt in a risk of electric shock Check with a qu led electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the dishwasher is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the apphance if it ti not fit the outlet have a proper outlet ins ed by a qudfled ele...

Page 6: ...eld high performance on norrnd soils LIGHT WASH For loads that have dishes with light soils step 5 Select the desired Energy Options WASH HEAT BOOST ON Use this option for best performance with heavily soiled dishes men selected the wash cycle is extended while the dishwasher heats the water for the best washing and drying See Cycle Selection Chart WASH HEAT BOOST OFF huts off the WASH HEAT BOOST ...

Page 7: ...Y ON SE HOLD c Be sure tie door is udatched d Latch the door to start the cycle d Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dird to PLATE WA ER e Latch the door to start the cycle Cycle Selection Chati Water Use Gdons Wash Cycles approx NTSCR BER 10 6 NO L WASH 9 1 LIGHT WASH 7 9 SHORT WASH 7 4 mSE HOLD 3 0 Wash Cycle Time Minut approx Cycle Smuence 72 51 51 43 12 mmmmmmm Unextended times ese cycle times wi...

Page 8: ...H AT BOOST option and fill both detergent cups at least hrdf fu witi detergent How to Use a e Agent The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster too For best dishwashing performance use of a rinse agent such as T DRY brand is recommended Rinse agents come in either liquid or sofid form Your dishwasher uses the hquid form How to ...

Page 9: ... rotate the Cycle Indicator Dial afili turn to tb OFF d position Men the closed cup contains Grasp handle rotate and soap it is best tbt the door be in apatillY CIOSS tight open position before rotating the Cycle Indicator Dial is will help redwe the mount of detergent rime aid agent spilhge into the Detergent Usage Gtide powder or liquid SO WA R O 3 grains hardness MED WATER 3 7 grains HARD WATER...

Page 10: ... saucers Cups and glasses fit best along the sides is is dso the pIace for dishwasher safe plastics Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tighdy so they can t fdl onto the heating unit tian e stemware so at it cannot move easily Don t let the glasses touch each other Keep cmter area clear in e lower rak me wash tower rises Mough tie center of the lower rack during the wash md rinse portions ...

Page 11: ... should be position with the soiled side facing the center of the rack Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands Mx knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute even The security cell cover hinged in the handle maybe mution Take out anything that may fdl or extend through the bottom of the basket lowered to either side to se ure light weight ite s...

Page 12: ...ent wash portion of the cycle However opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power So to load everything at the kginning Here s how to add a forgotten dish 1 Push the door latch to tie left Washing will stop 2 Wait a few seconds until the water cahns men open the door WA G Hot vapor may rise from opened door 3 Add dishes you ve forgotten 4 Close the door and push the latch to the far r...

Page 13: ...necting hose to pump Reconnect after draining Remove the plastic pump cover in the fib bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber booh Removing the wood top Remove the mounting screws under the front of the top PuU top forward and upwind r To remove the protective cover use scissors to cut the bag from the underside To reinsti the top fign screws in bottom of top with slotted holes in ...

Page 14: ...s 3 On models with top mounting screws remove the screws 4 Take out the top trim screws and remove the top trim 5 Slide the color panel s up and out and put the color you want in front 6 Replace the top trim and screws 7 Replace the entire access assembly by reversing the steps Wood panel trim kiti contain trim and ins ctions for adding a decorative wood door panel and lower access panel no thicke...

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Page 16: ... PROBLEM SOLWR continued PROBLEM I POSS LE CAUSE 16 ...

Page 17: ...PROBLEM POSS LE CAUSE you need more help d toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service ...

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Page 19: ...onsumers with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to 11 800 TDD GEAC 80W3H322 to request assist in planninga barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge cdl 800 626 2000 80M2 2224 You can have the secure feeling t...

Page 20: ... or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during 1 Hose normal working hours Should your appliance need Hub sewice during warranty period or s n beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Motor Sofi Food Disposer Pump Water Distribution System WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach adequate electrical plumbing and you how to use the product other connecting facilities Read your Use...

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