GE EDW4000G10BB User Manual DISHWASHER Manuals And Guides L0409169

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ED W4000

Series

(;HDA

960 Series

GHDA

980 Series

GSD6 l O0 Series
(;3D6200

Series

(;3D6300

Series

(;SD 65 O0 Series
(;SD6600

Series

(;SD 6700

Series

(;SD 6800

Series

(;5'196900

Series

SSD4 900 Series

Safety Instruaions

.......

2, 3

Consumer
Consumer

Operating

Instructions

Care and Cleaning
Control Panel and

.........
Settings

l0
. . 4-6

Loading Place Settings
.......
Loading tile Racks ..........
Optional Accessories
.........
Using the Dishwasher
......

Troubleshooting

Tips

...

Support
Support ....

Product Registration
Warranty
.................

Back Coxer
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13, 14
15

9
8
9
6, 7

I l, 12

Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Y)u can find theln on tile tub wall
just

inside

tile

dooI:

165D4700P298

49-5974

02-04 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!
Foryoursafety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion,electric shock, or to preventproperty damage, personal injury,or death.

WATERHEATER
SAFETY
Under certain

conditions

hydrogen

gas may be produced

in a water

heater

that has not been

used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the

hot

or ii_jury
before

water

using

procedure
smoke

has

not

been

all hot

by turning
any
will
or

electrical

allow

use an

any

open

used

fin" two weeks

water

and

which

is connected

appliance
btult-up

flame

or more,

fimcets

hydrogen

allow

gas to escape.

or appliance

during

this

prevent

them

tile

possibility

for

several

to run

to the

hot

water

Since

the

gas

of danmge
minutes.

svstem.

This

this

simple

is flammable,

not

process.

Use th& appliance only for its &tended purpose as described in th& Owner's Manual.

PROPER
INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com.
• Connect
to a grounded
metal, permanent
wiring system; or _tm an equipmentgrounding
conductor
with the circuit
conductors
and cmmect
to the equilmlentgrotmding
terminal
or lead of the appliance.
• hnproper
grounding

connection
conductor

of the equilmlentcan result in a risk

of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician
or service representative
if wm
are in doubt whether
the appliance
is
properly
gr(mnded.
• Use supply
( 167°F).

conductors

rated

at least

75°C

• Dispose of discarded
or packing material

appliances
properly.

and shilTping

Do not attempt
to repair or replace any part
of vour dishwasher
tmless it is specifically
recommended
in this manual.
All other
servicing should
technician.

be reterred

to a qualified

• To minimize
the possibili U of electric shock,
discmmect
this appliance
from the power
SUlTply beflwe attempting
any maintenance.
NOTE:Turning the dishwasher
off does not
discmmect
tile appliance
fl'om the power
SUlTply. We recommend
having a qualified
technician
service yore" appliance.

WARNING!
DONOT...
• Do

not

tamper

with

• Do

not

abuse,

sit (m,

or dish
• Do

not

rei/lo_,ing
latch.
• Do

not

gasoline
liquids
appliance.

rack

of the

discard
the

store

or stand

the

door

dishwasher.

a dishwasher
door

or use

or other
in the

controls.

the

combustible

flammable

vicinity

without

reillO'_ing

of this

any

door
being

first
door

materials,
vapors

• Do not allow children
to play arotmd
dishwasher
when opening
or closing
due to the possibility
of small fingers
pinched
in door.

and
other

• Do not allow children
or inside this appliance
a I7171iance.

to play with, on
or anv discarded

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WARNING! RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPER
DISPOSAL
OFTHEDISHWASHER
Junked
or abandoned
dishwashe_
are
da ngerous...even
if thev will sit tot 'iJust a
few days." If you are getting rid of wmr old
dishwasher,
please tollow the inst_ uctions
below to hel I) prevent
accidents.

Before You Threw Away Your Old Dishwasher:
• Take off the door of the washing
compartment
or remove the door
keeper
(as shown).

latch
Door latch keeper

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

,&CAUTION:

Anti-Bacteria
cycle may be hot to the touch.
Use care before tmloading.
• Use only powder,
tabs, liquid detergents
or rinse agents recommended
for use in a
dishwasher
and kee I) them out of the reach
of children.
Cascade ®, Cascade ® Complete
and ElectrasoP Automati(
Dishwashing
Detergents, and Jet-Dry _ and Cascade Rinse
Aid _ rinse agents have been approved
fin" use
in all GE dishwashers.
• Using a detergent
that is not specificall}
designed
tot dishwashers
will cause the
dishwasher
to fill with suds.

• I,oad shaq) knives with the handles
reduce the risk of cut-type ii_jm'ies.

• Do not wash plastic items tmless marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent.
For
plastic items not so marked,
check the
IIl_l

I1 t I1_1 ctt

II'e

• Non-Dishware

I"S

recolili//endations.

Items:

Do not wash items

as electronic
air cleaner filters, flu'nace
and paint brushes in vom" dishwasher.
Damage
to dishwasher
and discoloration
or staining
of dishwasher
may result.
• Do not touch
or inlnlediatelv

the heating
after rise.

element

such
filters

dm'ing

• Do not operate yore" dishwasher
unless
enclosm'e
panels are properly
in place.
• Close supervision
appliance
is used

m
m

up to

all

is necessary
if this
by or near children.

• I,oad light, plastic items so they will not
become
dislodged
and drop to the bottom
of the dishwashe_they
might come into
contact with the heating element
and be
damaged.

• I,ocate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
3

About the dishwasher controlpanel
Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance
may vary from your model

ExtraCleanSensorSelections

Extras

dSE
ONLY
CRYSTAL
CRTHA
S4EO.O.'MAL
CYCLE
WASH
&PANS
P&

Ate,

BACTERIA

UELAY248
HOTWASH
EX&AEX;HA
SCRUB
HE
DRY TEO
_ ........
woR3_rotas

HOURS

ControlSettings
_r_

status Indicator Lights
The
flash,

Status

displa)

indicating

of operation

tells

you

a malflmction
the

dishwasher

what's

hai)pening
(see

page

while
6).

The

the
lights

dishwasher
will

come

is in operation
O/V indicating

and
the

ma)

sequence

is in.

SENSING Displayedwhile the ExtraClean Sensoris measuringthe amountof soil andtemperatureof water.
(onsome
models)
Thedishwasherwill adjustthe selectedcycleto achieveoptimal performance.
TM

WASHING Displayedduring prewashand mainwash periods.
(onsome
models)
RINSING Displayedduring rinseperiods.
(onsome
models)
DRYING Displayedduring HEATEDDRY.
(onsome
models)
SANITIZED Displayedwhen cyclehasmet sanitizationconditions.Light remainsONuntil door is opened.
CLEAN Displayedwhen a washcycle is complete.Thelight will remainONuntil door is opened.

ExtraClean
Sensor Selections
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ExtraClean "°Sensor Selection has been
TM

selected.
ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy 10.0gal., 93 rain.
or SANI WASH Medium 8.6 gal., 90 rain.
Light7.2gal., 90 rain.
This cycleraisesthe water temperaturein the final rinseto sanitizeyourdishware.Thecycle
lengthwill vary dependingon the temperatureof yourinlet water.
NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacycleis monitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.If the cycleis
interruptedduringor after the mainwash portionor if the incomingwater temperatureis so
low that adequatewater heatingcannot be achieved,the sanitizingconditionsmay not be met.
Inthese cases,the sanitizedlight will not illuminateat the endof the cycle.
NOTE:NSFcertifiedresidentialdishwashersare not intendedfor licensedfood establishments.
POTS Heavy 11.4gal., 95 min.
& PANS Medium 10.0gal., 71 min.
Light10.0gal., 66 min.
This cycleis meantfor heavilysoileddishesor cookwarewith dried-onor baked-onsoils.
This cyclemaynot removeburned-onfoods.Everydaydishesare safeto be usedin this cycle.
NORMALWASH Heavy9.9gal., 74 rain.
Medium 7.0 gal., 61 min.
Light5.6gal., 48 rain.
4

This cycleis for medium/heavilysoileddishesandglassware.

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SPEEDCYCLE Heavy9.3gal., 36 min.
or
Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min.
SPEEDWASH
Light5.7gal., 33 min.
(on somemodels)
This cycleis for everydaydishesand glassware.
CHINA CRYSTALHeavy 10.0gal., 49 min.
(on somemodels) Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min.
Light 7.2gal., 36 min.
This cycleis for lightly soiledchinaand crystal.
RINSEONLY Heavy2.9gal., 7 min.
Light1.4gal., 3 min.
Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will be washed later.Donot usedetergentwith this cycle.
NOTE:This dishwasher is equipped
with an Extra(]lean "1Sensor with automatic teinl_erature
control;
therefore cycle length and time may \m'y depending
on soil and temperatm'e
conditions.
NOTE:Only the Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed
NSF 184 fin" soil remowfl and sanitization etticacv.

to ineet the requiren/ei_ts

of Section 6,

Extras
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which EXTRAhas been selected.
EXTRA Forusewith heavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.This option MUSTbe selected
SCRUB PRIORto startingthe cycle. This option adds 16minutes to the cycle time.
(on somemodels) NOTE:Cannotbe selectedwith RINSE ONLYcycle.
HEATEDDRY Shutsoff the dryingheatoption. Dishesair dry naturallyand energyis saved.Forfaster air dry,
Light OFF you canpropthe door openafter the CLEANlight illuminates.
HEATEDDRY Turnsthe heateron for fast drying.This will extendthe time to yourwash cycleby8 minutes
Light ON for the SPEEDCYCLEand30 minutesfor all othercycles.NOTE:Cannotbe selectedwith
RINSEONLYcycle.
LOCK Youcan lock thecontrolsto preventanyselectionsfrombeing made.Or youcanlock the
6 controlsafter youhavestarteda cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option
selected.
Tounlockthe dishwashercontrols,pressand holdthe HEATEDBRYpadfor 3 seconds.
Tolockthe dishwasher,pressand hold the HEATEDBRYpad for 3 seconds.Thelight above
the LOCKpadwill turn off.
EXTRA When selected,the cyclewill run longerwith heatingelementson to improvebothwash and
HOTWASH dry performance.NOTE:Cannotbe selectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.
DELAYHOURS Youcandelaythe start of a wash cyclefor up to 8 hours.Pressthe BELAYHOURSpadto
choosethe numberof hoursyouwant to delaythe start of the cycle,then press START/RESET
Themachinewill countdownand startautomaticallyat the correcttime. PressingSTART/RESET
a secondtimewill cancel the DELAYSTARTselecIion NOTE:Ifyouforget to fully closethe
door,a remindersignalwill beepuntil youdo so.
RESET Tochangea cycleafter washing starts,touchthe START/RESETpad
to cancelthe cycle.
The START/RESETlight
will flash while the water is pumpedout if needed.Thistakes
approximately90 seconds.Whenthe light stopsflashing,the dishwashercan be reprogrammed
and restarted.

About the dishwasher control panel
D

If you don't _mt to change ally of tile settings, simply
touch tile START/RESETpad
to begin tile cycle.

Start

Close tile dishwasher door and select tile
c\cle and desired enhancements.
Touch tile

If the door is closed tile indicator lights will turn
off if the
pad is not selected within
t\_o minutes. To activate tile displa}, open and
close tile door or press any pad.

START/RESET

START/RESETpadto begin tile cycle. Water fill
begins, and approxinmtely
60 seconds later tile
wash action begins.
NOTE: Tile dishwasher remembers wmr last cycle so

Nso, if a power thilure occurs, NORMAL and HEATED
DRYwill automaticall) be progranm-led. Make am
new selections and touch die START/RESETpadto
begin tile cycle.

you don't have to reprogram each "time. _A]len tile
(tishwasher door is fully closed, tile control panel
lights will display tile last settings you selected.

ElClean

Tile CLEANlight is illuminated

x_hen a _ash e_cle
Tile light will stay ON until tile door

is complete.
is opened.

Flashingdisplaylights.
Status Indicator Lights

What It Means

START/RESET

(Xcle has been interrupted
by pressing tile START/RESETpad.I,ight will quit
tl)_shing after tile dishwasher automatically drains out tile x_ater.

Using the dishwasher.

Tile entering water should be at least 120°F and not
mol_ than 150°E fbr eftecti_e cleaning and to pl_\'ent
dish damage. Check the water temperature with a
can& or meat flmnnometec Turn on tile hot wamr

faucet nearest tile dishwasher, place the thermometer
ill a glass and let the water run continttouslx into the
glass until tile temperature stops rising.

Check the Water Temperature

UseJet-Dry®or CascadeRinseAid®RinseAgent
det-Drl_ or Cascade Rinse AigY rinse agent i'eillOX es spots aild
dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware
and plastic.

pre'_eilts

ilew

lihll buildup

Oil VOtli"

Riling the Dispenser
Tile rinse agent dispenser
holds 3.5 oz. ot rinse agent./Jnder
normal
conditions,
this will last approximatel,_
one month.
Tr_ to kee I) it fllll,
but do not merrill.
[_]

Make

sure

['_-'] Turn

tile

dishwasher

tile

dispenser

rinse

agent

Fj]

Add

[_]

Clean

Replace

any
tile

door

knob
until

spilled
dispenser

is flllly

to tile

leli

tile

indicator

rinse

agent

open.

and

lift it out.

window
with

looks

a damp

fllll.

window

Dispenser
cap

cloth.

knob.

Rinse Aid Setting
Tile amount of rinse agent released into tile final wash can be
adjusted.
Tile factory setting is at tile midpoint.
If' there are rings
of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting.
To adjust the setting
Remo'_e
6

iilerease

tile dispenser
tile

aiilO//ilt

knob,
of

then

riiise

turn

ageilt.

tile a(!juster

counterclockwise

agent
adjuster

Using the dishwasher.

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Dish PreparationPrior to Loading
• No pre-rinsing
required.

of normal

fl_od soil is

and

• Scrape off hard soils, including
toothpicks,
skins and seeds.
• Remove
food.

large

• Remove

quantities

• Remove

bones,

leat)'

excessive

stainless

acidic

vegetables,

meat

amotmts

of grease

fl_od

soils

that

trimmings,
or oil.

can

discolor

steel,

of any remaining

Using the DishwasherDoor
[-_] The door IlltlSt be closed to select a
LOAD SELECTION or an ENHANCEMENT.
[_II

the door is opened
dm'ing a c) cle and
left open, the dishwasher
will boop once
every minute tmtil the door is closed.

Proper Useof Detergent
only
detergent
specifically inade
for
tlse in
dishwashers.
Cascade ®, Cascade _ Complete and
ElectrasoP Automatic
Dishwashing
Detergents
have been al_pro\'ed fin" use in all GE dishwashe_.
Kee I) yore" detergent
fl'esh and dry. Don't put
powder detergent
into the dispenser until you're
ready to wash dishes.

Filling the Dispenser

Fill the Pre4._ash

All wash cycles except RINSE ONLY reqtfire
detergent
in the main and pre-wash cup.
The _llllOtln[ of detergent
to use depends
on
whether
yore" water is hard or soft. With hard
water, fill the main wash section and pre-wash
section completely.
With sott water; fill both
sections halt\ray. When using automatic
dishwashing
detergent
robs, simply place
one mb in the main wash section and close.

Use

Protect

wmr

dishes

and dishwasher

[-_]lI the dispenser
coxer is closed, open
coxer by depressing
the coxer latch.
[2--_Fill the Main _._ash section

the dispenser

section

with deteroent
if needed.

coxer.

It is nomml
for the co_er to open
when dispensing
detergent.

latch
section

Forgetto Add a Dish?
A torgotten
dish can be added
the main wash.
[_] Squeeze

the

_-_Do
not open
action
stops.
dishwasher.

_]Add
[_

door

latch

any time before

to release

the

door.

the door until
the water spra)
Steam
may rise out of the

fin'gotten
the door.

dishes.

partiall}

Main
wash

contacting
yore" water department
and asking
how hard yore" water is. Twelve or more grains
is extremely
hard water. A water softener
is
recommended.
Without
it, lime can build up
in the water wflve, which could stick while
open and cause flooding.
Too Illtlch detergent
with soit water can cause a permanent
chmdiness
of glassware,
called etching.

the

Loading the dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model

Upper Rack
Mthough
tile upper rack is fin" glasses, cups
and SatlceI_, pots and pans can be placed
in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and
glasses fit best along the sides. This is also
a secure place for dishwashe>safe
plastics.
Tile upper rack is a(!justable
(on some
models) to add flexibility in loading pmr
dishwasheI: To loweI; push tabs in and
lower rack. To raise,just pull up oil rack
until it snaps.
The utility shelf (,m seine models)

inav be

placed in tile up or down position to add
flexibiliq:, A wine glass holder (on some
models) secures wine glasses fin" best
washability, Because wine glasses come
in various sizes, alter loading, slowly push
in tile rack to make sure they will clear

Tile upper rack is good fin" all kinds of
odd-shaped
utensils. Saucepans,
mixing
bowls and other items should be placed
fi_ce down. gold oveI_ized glasses and mugs can
be placed in tile lower rack to nmximize
loading flexibility.

One-piece basket (on some models)

Silverware

basket (on some models)

Don't let any
item extend
through bottom

fork and knife handles up to protect your
hands. Place spoons in the basket with
handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons
so tile}' don't nest togetheI: Distribute
evenly: Small plastic items, such as
measuring
spoons and lids fi'om small
containei_ should go in the 1)ottom of the
silverware basket with the silverware on top.
The one-piece silverware basket (on some
models) can be placed in tile fl'ont, fight
side or back _ff the lower rack.

oo Toremoveendbaskets,graspthe basket
at opposite corners ands//deapart

not to let a portion of
a pot or dish handle
the bottom rack. This
wash aml and cerise poor

Fold-down tines (oil some models) provide
flexibili D' for extra-laige and hard-to-fit
items. Tile tines may be left in tile up
position or folded down to customize tile
lower rack.

Basket

To load flatware, simply push tile a(!iustable
handle to either side (oil some models).
Put flatware in tile remowd)le basket with
Three-piece

Mso, be carefld
an item such as
extend through
could block tile
washing results.

A variety of options is awfilable regarding
the three-piece
silverware basket (oil some
models) in wmr dishwasheI: The complete
basket is designed to fit on the right side
of the lower rack. Additionally,
each end
of tile basket is removable to add loading
flexibility to acconnnodate
flatware and
lower rack cal)adLv needs.
The lids of both end and middle

baskets

(oil some

u_ contain

models)

can be closed

small items. Ixmg items can be placed
the utility shelf in the upper rack.

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Follow these guidelines for loading lO place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model.

Upper Rack--lO place settings

Lower Rack--lO place settings

Foflow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model.

Upper Rack-- 12 place settings

Lower Rack--12 place settings

About optional accessories.
Youcan change the appearance of your
dishwasher to match your kitchen cabinets by
ordering one of these optional accessories:

These accessories are available at extra cost
(VISA, MasterCard, or Discover cards accepted)
by calling 800.626.2002.

•

1/4" Wood Panel Trim Kit

Specify accessory number when ordering.

•

3/4" Trimless Wood Panel Kit

Descriptionsof OptionalAccessories
Woodpanel trim kit--This accessory contains
trim and instructions f_n-you to supply and install

Trimlesswood panel kit--This accessory contains
parts and instructions for you to suppl_ and install

a l/4"

a ./4

thick

decoratixe

wood

door:

thick

decoratixe

•
•
•

GPF625B (Black)
GPF625W (White)
GPF625C(Bisque)

•
•
•

GPF675B(Black)
GPF675W (White)
GPF675C(Bisque)

•
•
•

GPF825B (Black)
GPF825W (White)
GPF825C(Bisque)

•
•
•

GPF875B(Black)
GPF875W (White)
GPF875C(Bisque)

wood

door:

Caring for the dishwasher.
To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened
cloth, then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior,
use a good appliance perish wax.

Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh
cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.

Protect Against Freezing
If xour

dishwasher

is left

place
during
the
technician
to:

winter,

in an

unheated

r_Turn
off tile water suppl)
disconnect
tile water inlet
tile

Twotypesof

. I *i

_'I'_

Drain
water
from tile
and water xalxe.
(Use
the

_]Cut
off electrical
power
to the
dishwasher.
Remoxe
fllses or trip
circuit
breaker.

fl'om

ask a serxice

water

water
a pan

inlet
line
to catch

water,)

Reconnect
tile water
wa ter ;a lxe.

inlet line to tile

and
line

_al_e.

Does Your Dishwasher

Have

an Air Gap?
An air

gap protects

against
clogs,

water
The

air

dishwasher.
warranm
air gaps,

gap

It is not
Not

your

backing

is not

into

Ill}IV not

The air gap is easy to clean.

it if a drain

a part

covered

all plmnbing

so vo/i

dishwasher
of the

codes
have

require

one.

Checktheair gapanytimeyour
dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell

The Stainless Steel Panels
Tile stainless steel panels can be cleaned
with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar
product using a clean, sott cloth.
You can order Stainless Steel Magic//
WXlOX15through GE Parts by calling
800.626.2002.

[_] Turn
tile

by your
[_

olt

tile

chroi/le

Remoxe
tile
a toothpick.

dishwasher

and

lift off

co',ei:

plastic

cap

and

clean

with

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Troubleshooting tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,
or vis# GEAppliances.com. Youmay not need to call for service.

Problem

Possible

Causes

What To Do

Control panel lights go off
when you're setting controls

Time too long between
touching of selected pads

• Each pad must be touched _ithin 30 seconds of tile others.
To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door.

Noise

Some of the sounds you'll
hear are normal

• Detergent

cup opening.

• Tile motor stopping

during

tile d@ng

period.

• Water draining out of tile tub immediatel_
touch START/RESETpad.

after _ou

Utensils are not secure in the
rack or something small has
dropped into the rack

• Make sure everything

Motor hums

• Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you
do not rise _,()/n"dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump
out once every week. This will help keep the seal moist.

Detergent left in
dispenser cups

Dishes are blocMng the
detergent cups

• Reposition

Water standing in
the bottom of the tub

This is normal

• A small amount of clean water around tile outlet on the
tub biittom at tile back of the tub keeps the water seal
lubricated.

Waterwon'tpnmp

Drain is clogged

• If you ha\e an air g_q), clean it.

outofthe tub

the dishes.

• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not,
you
rrla}
need a plumber.
• If tile dish_lsher

Suds in the tub

is secured ill dishx_asher

Correct detergent
wasu't used

drains into a disposel; run disposer clear

• Use only autornafic dislm_lsher detergents to av()id sudsing.
Cascade®,Cascade®Completeand Electrasm_Autorriatic
Dishwashing DeteNents have been approved fiir use ill all
GE dishwashers.
• To relno_.e suds fi'om tile tub, open the dishw,_sher and let
suds e\apomte. Add 1 g'allon of cold _lter to the rob. Close
and latch tile dish_shel:
Pmnp otlt water by pressing the
START/RESETpad;
then immediawly press tile START/RESET
pad ag_dn. Repeat if necessarx.

Stained tubinterior

Dishesandflatware
notclean

Rinse agent
was spilled

• _M_va?swipe up rinse agent spills immediatel}.

DeteNent with
colorant was used

•Sorne demrgents contain colorant (pigment or d}es) that will
discolor the mb inmfior with exmnded use. Check the deml\gent
cup fi)r signs of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change
to demrgent without any colorant. Cascade _, Cascade ®Complete
and ElectrasoF Automatic Dishwashing DeteNents have been
appro\ed tk)r use ill all GE dislm_Jshers.

Some tomato-based
foods can stain

• Use of the RINSEONLY
c_cle (on some rnodels) alter adding
the dish to the load can }tecrease the lexel of staining. GE
recommends Cascade ®Power Booster to help l_rno_e these
types of stains.

Low inlet water temperature

• Make sure inlet water temperature

Water pressure is temporarily low

• Turn im a taucet. Is _;tter coming out Ii-lOl_ slo\dy than usual?
If so, _lit until pressure is nora-hal befi)l_ using }_)ur dish_shel:

Air gap is dogged

• Clean tile air gap.

Improper

• Make sure lal\ge (fish_me does not block the demrgent
dispenser or the _sh anus.

rack loadhlg

is correct (see page 6).

Before you call for service...
Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Spotsandfilming
onglassesand
flatware

Extremely hard water
Low hllet water temperature

• Use det-Oq* and CascadeRinseAid* fiuse agents tit remove spots and
pl_\ent ne_ tihn buildup.

Overloading

• Tit remove stubborn

the dishwasher

spots and pre-existing tihn fi'ont glasswares:

Improper loading

I ]2emote all metal utensils fi'om dm dishwasher

Old or damp powder detergent

2 Do not add detergent.

Rinse agent dispenser empty

3 Select the POTS& PANScxcle.

Too little detergent

4 Start file dislm_Mmr and allo_ to run for 18 to 29 minutes. Dish_Mter
will no_ lx_in the main _ash.
5 Open fl_e door art(1 pour 2 cups (501) ml) of \dfite vineg_ar into tlte
botutm of dm (lislm_Mmc
6 Close tlte door and allo_ to complete tlte c?vle. Ifvineg_u" rinse doesn't
_mrk: Repeat as above, except use l/4 cup (60 ml) of citrlc ackl cr}stals
iustead of vineg_,u:

Cloudiness on
glassware

Black orgray
marks on dishes
Yellow or brown film
on insidesurfaces

Combhlation of soft water and
too much detergent

• This is called etching arm is pemianetat. To pre_ent tt_is ti'om happening,
use less detergent iJyou hme soft wamr _itst_ glass_m'e in the shortest
cycle dtat will get dram clean.

Water temperature entering
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F

• i,ower dm water heater mmperamre.

Aluminum utensils have
rubbed agahlst dishes

• Remo_e marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner:

Tea or coffee stains

• Remo_e tile st_fin by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and
3 cups warm _ter
A WARNING
Beibre cleaning interkn" wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle fin" tlte
heating element to cool down. Failure to do so can resul} in burus.

An overall yellow or brown film can • A special filter in the water suppl} line is the (rely x_at to con'ect
be caused by iron deposits hi water
this problem. (kmtact a water softener companyl
White film on inside
surfaces

Hard water minerals

• GE t_commends det-Ortp or Cascade Rinse Aid* to help remo_e some
hard water mineral staius.
• For extreme staining, clean tlte interior by appl}Jng dish_Mmr
detergent to a damp sponge. Wear robber gloves. Do not use any t}pe
of cleaner other dtan those recommended
or hand dish_lshing
detergent becmise it may cause foaming or su(tsing. Cascade*; Cascade*
Complete and ElectrasoF Dishwashing Detergents have been apprmed
tot use in all GE dishwashers.

Dishes don't dry

Low inlet water temperature

• Make sure inlet _ter

temperature

is cort>ct (see page 6).

• Select HEATEDORE
Rinse agent dispe_tser is empty

• Check tlte rinse agent dispeuser.

Controlpanel responded Door latch may not be properly
to inputsbutdishwasher seated
neverfilled with water

• Call for service.

Dishwasher won't run

• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remo_e any odmr appliances
tlte circuit.

Fuse is blown, or the
circuit breaker nipped

• TiT resetting the START/RESETpad.
Steam

This is normal

• Steam comes dm)ugh file \ent by tlte door latch
when water is being pumped ou{.

Sanitizedlight does

The door was opened and the
cycle was interrupted durhlg
or after the main wash portion

• Do not inmrrupt

The hmomhlg water
temperature was too low

• Raise the _ater heater tentperatm'e

notilluminateat the
endof the cycle
(Anti-Bacteria
cycle only)

tlte cycle awtime

(htring

(tt'_,_ttg

during or after main _lslt.

to 120°E

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