Page 1: ...2 Opemtinginstructions p2 Dishwashingshort cut p4 Loaded right dishesgetcleaner p12 Whatisdishwashersafe p15 Save timeandmoney Before youcallforservice usetheProblem Solver p17 Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer CenteF800 626 2000 GENE RAL EIECTRIC ...
Page 2: ...ce calls concerning your dishwasher If you receive a damaged dishwasher immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the dishwasher Save time and money before you call for service Check the Problem Solver pages c 17 19 It lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself It could save you an unnecessary service call Convenience Features This is a very advanced autom...
Page 3: ...ishwashermustbe aT ge properlyinstalledand locatedin g o accordancewith the installation 4 T0 minimizmti sw lf ig Instructionsbeforeit is used If i of injury you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher you can obtain one by they are not Ii after use QDo not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place Do not tamper with controls Do not a...
Page 4: ...stal This cycle is similar to LIGHT WASH except the wash action ISsoftened by pumpmg air along with the water to protect your delicate items Pre rinse Follow Ioadmg instructions on pages 12 through 14 RINSE HOLD For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later Do not use detergent See RINSE and RINSED ONLY on page 5 To change a setting just touch another pad If you ve selected NORMAL WASH and ...
Page 5: ...le after washing starts touch the CLEAR RESET pad to cancel cycle RESET will appear while water is being pumped out and you ll hear the normal sound of water draining RESET will go out after less than a minute and you can reprogram and restart the dishwasher 4 Check your dishwasher s SYSTEMS MONITOR This is one of the most important parts of your new dishwasher It tells you what is going on in the...
Page 6: ...n and option has its own unique cycle time See page 8 There is one exception If there has been a power failure the control will automatically program NORMAL WASH and HEATED DRYING If this happens then reset the touch pads for the cycle you normally use How to lock dishwasher controls to prevent use bv children Your dishwasher has a hidden control pad When this pad is touched twice within 3 seconds...
Page 7: ...RGY SAVER UNHEATED DRYING Appears from start of cycle to end of detergent wash period Appears during rinse portion until pump motor turns off Appears during drying if HEATED DRYING is selected Appears after completion of RINSE HOLD cycle until door is unlatched Appears during wash period when water is being automatically heated to temperature necessary for good washability for selected cycle The m...
Page 8: ...cup and relatch door If cup is latched properly and CUP OPEN display still appears you may start wash cycle by pressing START pad a second time CALL FOR SERVICE but dishwasher may continue in use When BLOCKED DRAIN appears after cycle is completed dishwasher has a partial restriction and is taking too long to drain Clean the air gap See page 16 If BLOCKED DRAIN still appears try another cycle If s...
Page 9: ...e is not at fault CALL FOR SERVICE Amears if water does not reach desired temperature for good washability within the 20 minutes extended heating period Water heater may be out or dishwasher may have been used too soon after laundry or family baths Water heater thermostat may be set too low Check water temperature according to instructions on page 10 Reset water heater and try another dishwashing ...
Page 10: ...Y SAVER 8 9 gal CHINA CRYSTAL 6 4 gal RINSE HOLD 3 4 gal Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse 61 min Rinse Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse 46 min Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse 41 min Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse 33 min Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse 40 min Rinse 12 min Unextended times These cycle times may be increased up to 20 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the wat...
Page 11: ...dishwasher When you put in only a partial load use the Rinse Hold Cycle to rinse off heavy soils Always select the cycle that uses the least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load See page 8 If you don t need your dishes right away use your ENERGY SAVER DRYING that turns the drying heater off automatically Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight 9 ...
Page 12: ...nser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water If you accidentally spill Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp cloth Don t leave the spill in the dish washer It can keep your detergent from working If you can t find any rinse agent write ECONOMICS LABORATORY INC JET DRY Osborn Building St Paul Minnesota 55102 Your dishwasher s rinse agent container holds 4 ounces This should ...
Page 13: ...clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle Remember to use your RINSE HOLD cycle for small holding loads 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 foods that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain on dis...
Page 14: ...FOR THIS 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 extend through the bottom rack or the silverware basket such as knives skewers or pot handles The top rack is best for glasses cups and saucers Cups and glasses fit best along the sides This...
Page 15: ...e pans mixing bowls and other small items may be placed face down in the top rack The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes SHELF UP Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things SHELF DOWN 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 ...
Page 16: ... out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket As shown here this plate is being placed so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces Heavily soiled pots pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack facing down Prot the broiler pan and rack along the dge tilted toward the center The security cell cover hinged in the handle can be lowered to ei...
Page 17: ... can stain if left on Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods Sterling Silver and Silver plate YES Don t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel Contact between metals can damage silver Don t use copper utensils in the same load Silver may get a brown film Adhesive used to attach some hollow handle knives can loosen can stain if left on Dry to remove black spots detergent c...
Page 18: ...or sharp objects on the panel They can damage it Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax The outside cabinet finish is durable but it can scratch So use no scouring pads harsh or gritty cleaners Appliance Polish Wax Cleaner Cat No WR97X216 is available from GE Appliance Parts Marts The inside usually takes care of itself If it should ever need cleaning use a mild cleansing powder Scouri...
Page 19: ...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 Water draining out of tub immediately after you touch CLEAR RESET pad The sounds you hear are normal ones Make sure water temperature is correct See page 10 Unload the bottom rack first Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilli...
Page 20: ...ions and personal preferences try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you To remove spots and film from glassware 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher 2 DO NOT ADD DETERGENT 3 Select POTSCRUBBER cycle and ENERGY SAVER DRYING 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run until 57 minutes to end of cycle is displayed 5 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500m...
Page 21: ...or delicate items Use CHINA CRYSTAL cycle for fine china 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 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 16 Check the kitchen sink Is it draining well You may need a plumber If dishwasher drains i...
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Page 23: ...nois 60606 3 Service Contracts keep your appliance in good operating For trouble free service beyond condition during the contract period at the written warranty period no additional charge Service contracts let you pay today s prices for service If you prefer to budget your repair expenditure a month a year or several years from instead of being surprised by them GE offer now And you ll receive s...
Page 24: ...ce will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our franchised Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Check the White Pages for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY or GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE Look in the Yellow Pages for GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use...
