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How to operate your dishwasher

Door Latch

Cycle Indicator Dial

(Locked)

(Turn to Start)

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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,

bowls, etc. according to
instructions on pages 8 and 9.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the

detergent dispenser. 

 sure the

Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
See pages 6 and 7.
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. See page 6.

STEP 3. Select DRYING HEAT
Option. It must be OFF for 
HOLD cycle. It can be ON or OFF,

at your option (see below), for any
of the wash cycles.

ON: Turns the drying heater on for
fast drying.
OFF: (energy saver drying). Turns

the drying heater off to save energy.
Dishes will dry naturally over a
longer period such as overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycle is complete to reduce the
natural drying time.

STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start
dishwasher.
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the

disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle
selection hints on next page. )
To obtain the benefits of a 
cycle, be careful that you  do 
turn the dial any further than

necessary  to start the dishwasher.

. For NORMAL WASH cycle:

a. Latch the door.

 WASH 

ON 

OFF 

. RINSE

HOLO

HEAT OFF

DRYING

b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to ON position to start the cycle.
You will hear the motor start.
There is a time delay between
start-up and water 

 so you will

not hear any wash action right
away.

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For LIGHT WASH cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

 WASH

ON 

OFF 

. RINSE

HO1O

 OFF

ORYING

b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to LIGHT WASH position.

c. Latch door to start the cycle.

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For RINSE HOLD cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select DRYING HEAT–OFF

drying option.

 WASH 

ON 

OFF 

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RINSE

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HOLO

HEAT OFF

ORYING

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to RINSE HOLD position.

d. Latch door to start the cycle.

Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 10% for

the NORMAL WASH cycle.

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Summary of Contents for HDA489M

Page 1: ...ode China Crystal Sterling 10 Warranty Back Cover HDA489N Consumer Services 15 Water Temperature 6 Cycle Features 4 5 Winter Storage 14 Detergent Detergent Guide 6 7 Dispenser Cups 7 Energy Saving Tip...

Page 2: ...rinse off heavy soils Be sure to latch door when waiting for full load This helps keep soils moist easier to remove Select cycle that uses ltist amount of water to remove soil from load See pages 4 an...

Page 3: ...he risk of cut type injuries Do not touch the heating element during or immediately afier use Do not operate your dishwasher udess all enclosure panels are properly in place c Do not tamper with contr...

Page 4: ...food waste disposer operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher See Cycle selection hints on next page To obtain the benefits of a com lete cycle be careful that you do n6t...

Page 5: ...cycle You ll hear occasional clicking s The motor stops during drying sounds Water vapor comes through Soft food disposer shredding the vent by the door latch during action drying and when water is b...

Page 6: ...d the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening Reulace the cap The dispe ser a tom tically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water If you...

Page 7: ...with dried on soil are more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle Remember to use your WNSE HOLD cycle for small holding loads Note The foods mentioned here are for exampl...

Page 8: ...t to it Also be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results The top rack is best fo...

Page 9: ...t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic o dishwashing If placed in the dishwasher they should go...

Page 10: ...left on Sterling Silver YES Don t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods and Silver plate basket with stainless steel can stain if left on Dry detergent can cause...

Page 11: ...er than usual If so wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See page 14 Improper rack loading See pages 8 and 9 Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub aga...

Page 12: ...h 4 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500 d of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 5 Close the door and allow to complete the cle If vinegar rinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use...

Page 13: ...IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers USE ONLY AU MATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of co...

Page 14: ...your dhhwmher agaim freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter ask a service technician to Cut off electric power to the dishwasher Remove fuses or trip circuit breake...

Page 15: ...point product warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year con tract you re assured of fiture service a...

Page 16: ...and Cars 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 GE Answer Cente 800 626 20...

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