Page 1: ...tergent Detergent Guide 12 13 User Maintenance Instructions 2 Dispenser Cups 13 Warranty Back Cover Energy Saving Tips 2 Water Temperature 12 Front Panel Color Change 22 Winter Storage 2 l Loading 14 16 Lock Controls Feature 6 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 4 6 Cycle Selection 4 Dishwashing Shortcut 6 Drying Options 5 Soil Level 4 GEAnswer Center Potscrubber 4 13 Toll Free800 62...
Page 2: ... you put in only a partial load use the RINSE HOLD Cycle to rinse off heavy soils Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load This helps to keep soils moist easier to remove Always select the cycle that uses the least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load See page 11 Select the SOIL LEVEL that will remove soil from load o If you don t need your dishes right away use yo...
Page 3: ...are properly in place Do not tamper with controls Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufhcmrer s recommendations o Close supervision is necessary if this ...
Page 4: ... rinse dishware be_bre loading Follow loading instructions on pages 14 through 16 RINSE HOLD is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later Do not use detergent Do not use DELAY START with this cycle To change a setting just touch desired pad Your dishwasher is now automatically programmed including a Soil Level Selection Cycle Indicator Lights tell you the complete program And a number i...
Page 5: ...E oc o ato osi osl llt perKwh Savings SANI ON OEE Select with either DL_T_t I_IIFIRFH_ or NTOI_ WdAT L _ ASH Heats water in final rinse a_ 140 145 E Touch pad once for _ once more lbr OFE This option _tlay bc changed at any tm e before or after star_ of cycle To delay the start touch DELAY START pad The SYSTEMS MONi I_OR will read i hrs delay Touch pad once again for each hour desired up to 9 hour...
Page 6: ...thin 3 seconds all pads become inoperative and no new selections can be made until the lock is released The word LOCKED appe_ in the SYSTEMS r LOCKED MONITOR Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads The only control unaffected is the DELAY START If this selection has been made dishwasher will start automatically alter whatever tlemy you nave selected iii iii I _grdIl I l_re L...
Page 7: ...NERGY SAVER UNHEATED DRYING Displayed during Pre wash Pre rinse and Main Wash periods Displayed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash Indicates HEATED DRYING has been selected Indicates completion of RINSE HOLD cycle Remains on until door is unlatched Indicates water is being heated in wash or rinse period m temperature necessary for good washability The minutes countdown is on hold for up ...
Page 8: ... 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 Run cycle when desired Unlatch the door and add detergent if spilled Close cup Latch door and select cycle Touch START NOTE If cup is latched properly and CUP OPEN repeats you may start wash cycle by pres...
Page 9: ...d to automatically pump out extra water as long as the door is latched When you hear the motor stop running 1 Unlatch the door and see if all the water is gone It is normal for a small anaount 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 an...
Page 10: ...ot 120 E or more cal for service The temperature sensor needs to be replaced Call for service NOTE You may continue to use your dishwasher For best results adjust your household water heater thermostat to 140 F 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 relatch the door Wait for 30...
Page 11: ...nse I_e_Rins_ Mare 65 6 56 Pre Rmse It I I wasn 11 10 3 8 9 Pre Wash Pre_Rinse Pre Rinse Pre Rinse WashMain Rinse Rinse _ 50 46 41 10 2 8 9 7 2 Pre Rinse Pre Rinse Main Rinse I Rinse 38 33 28 Wash l 7 7 6 4 5 1 Pre Rinse Pre Rinse Main Rinse I Rinse I 45 40 35 Wash I 3 4 Pre Rinse Pre Rinse 12 Unextended times These cycle times may be increased up to 20 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to ...
Page 12: ...half full with detergent How to ussea rinse agent A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens water spotting and makes For best dishwashing performance n_e ofa rin _e a_ent such as JET DRY brand is recommended Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form Your dishwasher s dispenser uses the liquid form How to fill the rinse agent dispenser Unscrew the cap Add the ...
Page 13: ...a_ _ It can handle small amounts of soft foods but large amounts will be difficult to handle 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 soi are more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle Remember to use your RINSE HOLD cycle for _mall holding Inad_ Note The foods mentioned above ar_ er_...
Page 14: ..._r nsepomons ofthecycle Don t blocl_ it or loao tall mmgs next to it 1 careful not to let a portion of an item such as knives _kewers or pot handles extend through the bottom rack or the silverware basket How to load lie lop rack IS Ot_St 101 t_la tsb t tl_3_ dllLl bdUt t_ _ _up_ and glasses fit best along the sides This is the place for dishwasher safe plastics too Make sure small plastic items a...
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Page 16: ... loaded in the bottom rack facing down Prop the broiler pan and rack along the edge Put flatware in the removable silverware basket Load with handles up to protect your hands Mix knives tbrks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly b_e oa_ ax_yt_t_ng _ba_ may _M_ m e _end The security cell cover hinged in the handle can be lowered to either side to secure light weight items from t...
Page 17: ...ng an entire set V17q 1 I YES YES NO NO Flt_rl t hilt in q_lmo _ilver x ar_ r 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 Tin can rust Wood can warp crack or lose its nmsn Wlntany type wasntng x_lxla_ Ll llU_ W_Olll_l_ lllUll_Ul_ttt lff O_a_F rot _lU IUUU_ can stain if left ...
Page 18: ...g 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 120 E fin test see page 12 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 page 21 Improper rack loading See...
Page 19: ...m of the dishwasher 6 Close the door and allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle 9 f vinegar rinse a _ _n _ w rk Reheat a_ above axeent n_e 1 A enn 60rod of citric JU _ I _ 17 acid crystals instead of vinegar Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals If yours doesn t call General Electric Factory Service Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month Consider a home water...
Page 20: ... kitchen sink Is it draining wel You may need a plumber t If dishwasher drains into a disposer run the disposer to clear Be sure the disposer is not clogged See the SYSTEMS MONITOR pages 8 10 SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant tor dishwashers U_I_ t NL_ AUII3NIAI ItS DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add I gatmn ...
Page 21: ...y not even have one Not all plumbing codes require air gaps J TWO TYPES OF AIR GAPS I 2 _ gr _ I If you have an air gap check it at least once a month IT IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER r_ rc _ wvr _c_xr_D_r_ T_ T VC_T TP WARRANTY With most types first turnoff 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...
Page 22: ... _xeplace insert panels side trim and screws How to change lower panel inserts 1 Remove four panel attachment screws Two above the panel two 1 _1 _L 1 2 Remove the entire panel 3 Take out three screws and remove the top trim 4 Slide out both insert panels together 5 Put the color you want in front and screws KCpI_IC_ tll_ cntlr_ panel anti _our attachment screws and panel can be replaced by 1 4 th...
Page 23: ...her help _TD_T or_tQot the noonl_ _ hn serviced yourappliance Explain why you arenotpleased Inmost cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write aH me aetmJs mcmmng your phone number to GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chiea_n_ Illinois 6...
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