GE GSC3200J01WW User Manual DISHWASHER Manuals And Guides L0709005

GE Dishwasher Manual L0709005 GE Dishwasher Owner's Manual, GE Dishwasher installation guides

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Safety Infin_nat ion

.......

Operating
Instructions
Connecting
Elect_icitv
Control Panels
...........

4-8

.....

12
13

Control Settings
..........
Dial Cycles ...........

14
15, 16

I,oading the
Dishwasher
Racks

19, 20

......

Optional
Accessories
Unicouple
.............
Using the Dishwasher
Ca*v and Cleaning
7)_rmbleshooting Tips
Befiwe You Call
tot Service ............
Customer

GSC3200
GSC3230
GSC3400
GSC3430

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22
9-1 l
. .17, 18

........

21

23-27

So'vice

Product
Registration
......
29
Service Telephone
Numbe_
......
3, Back Cover
_'a rra ntv ................
31

ge.com

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GE& You,A ServicePartnership.
Important!

iii iiiiiii

Two easy ways to register your appliance!
_! Through
_

!iiiiiiiiii!
@iiiiiiiii_iiiii_i

(',Oml)lete

the

interne{

alld

mail

at _e.(on_
the

_!II(Ios(x]

P£odtl(t

R(!gistt'_tioll

(_1£([

Write the model and serial numbers here.
#
#
You can find them on the tub wall just insido the door.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain
service under the warran_

iii!iiiiii_i;iiiiii/iii[iii!iil;

Manual
h_side you will fi_(t many
_x)ur dishwa_,her

hell)tiff

t)rol)erl_..Jt_st

hints

(m how 1o use and maim_dn

a little t)r('v('nti_e

care ol} yore" l)art

can s_\'e you a gTeat deal of time a_d money o\'('r the lilt' of your
(tishwash('t:

_i_l_!iiii!iiiii

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or death.

WARNING!
WATER
HEATER
SAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in
a water heater thathas notbeen used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGENGAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If die ho[ water has not been used ]()r two weeks or n/ore, prevent
the possibilil 7 of damage or iqjury tU turning
on all hot water
/imcets m_d allow them to _tm t_)r several minutes.
I)o this be/_)re
using any' ele( trical appliance
which is colmected
to the hot water
sy_'qem. This siml)le procedure
will allow any built-u l) h}_trogen g_ls
to escape. Since the ga_, is flammable,
do not smoke or use all open
flame or appliance
dm:ing this process.

iliiii_iiiiiiiHH!

PROPER
INSTALLATION
ANDMAINTENANCE
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 ge.com.
J) Connect
to a grotmdcd
metal, ])crmm_cnt
widng
s}:_,tcm; or rtm an cquipn_cntgr(mnding
( ondmtor
with
the (it'(t+it conductors
and
c(mnect to the equipmentgro/mding
termin_d
or lead of file applim_ce.
_: Improper
conne(tion
of
the equipment-gromlding
condu( tot (ma restflt in _1risk
of ele(tric sho(k. Check with
_ qu_dified electfi(ian
servi(e rcl)resemafi_'
are in doubt wheOler
appliance
gromlded.

or
i] yrou

the

is properly

or replace
dishwasher

any t)art of your
mfless it is

N_ecilically recommended
in this mamlal. All other
ser\'icing should be rct_'rred
to _ quail/led te(hni(imL
i_i;To minimize
the possibility of
electric shock, (tisc(mnect
this
appliance/i'om
the power
supply 1)e/brc attempting
any
maintenm_ce.
NOTE:'Ihrning
the dishwasher
off does not
dis(onnect
the appliance
/i'om the power suppl_'.
Wc recommend
having a
qualified teclmicim_ service
_)ur appliance.

N Dispose of discarded
appliances
and shipping
or packing material properly:
_: I)o not attempt

to repair

5

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:
To prevent minor injury or property damage
_: Contents

washed

Anti-bacterkfl

in

mode,

i_i;Non-Dishware
if

m'ail_fl)le, may be hot to
the touch. Use care
betbre

handling.

air cleaner

Do not

tilters, fin:nace

filters mid l/aint brushes ill
y(mr dishwashel;
[)amage
to
dishwasher
and discoloration
or staining
mm result.

that
is not
detergent
spedtk al b

hems:

wa_.,h items such as electronic

of dishwa_,her

@_
s;? Close

designed
tor dish_a_,her_, will
cause tile dishwasher
to fill

sui/er\4sion

is necessary

if this al/t)lian( e is used 1)'_or
near ( hildren.

with suds.

ii_i_ii'_iiiiililill!iiliilli

_!/f your
is

(onne(

te(t

wall swit(h,
that

to

a

ellS[ll?e

the s'witdl

on prior

I,oad light, plastic items
so they will not t/econ/e

dishwasher

is

to use.

N ()n dishwashers

with

electronic
controls, ifym
€hoose to [[IFII tile ,,,witch

iliiii_iiiiiiiHH!

off between wash (ycles,
allow 5-10 seconds a/ier
tm:ning

tile switch on belore

touching
S'I_\RT!I@]SET
to
allow tile control to reboot.

dislodged
and drop to tile
botton/
of tile dishwashetm
they might come into
conta(t
with tile heating
element

and

be damaged.

A WARNING!RISK OFCHILD
ENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOF
THEDISHWASHER
.]mlked

Before You ThrowAway
YourOld Dishwasher

or abandoned

dishwashers

atv dangctxms...

cvcn if flley will sit tbr '_just a
/('w dm:s." If you are getting
of _x)m: old dishwashel;
/()llow

the

instructions

help prevent

"Ihkc oil the door

please
bdow

ot the

rid
w_ls]lil/g

+col/ip_ll?tiiici/t

remo\e

the door

OF

latch

to

_c(idents.

O

(onsome
models)

ii+++ ii

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
_: [lse this appliance

only/br

i_i;Do not operate your
dishwasher
mfless all

its intended
puq)ose
as
desoJbed
in this Owner's

enclosure

Manual.

panels

J} Use only powdel;

tabs, liquid

detergents
or rinse agents
reconnnended
{or use in a
dishwasher
and kee t) fl_em
out of the reach of chiMren.
Cascade ®, Cascade ® Complete
mid Electrasol ® _\HtOl//_tti(

i_ Do hi){ romper

[)t'teFgeltts,

Jet-Dry ® and

Cascade Rinse

tile dishwasher.
ii:: Do ni)t allow (hildren
t)la} around
door

small lingers
in door.

being

i_i;Do not discard

the door

seal.

without
door

of

t)int bed

J? I 1)_(t shin: t) knives with the
u l) to reduce

the risk

i_jufies.

_: Do not wash plastic items
mlless mm:ked dishwasher
sat(' or the e(tuiv_dem.

For

plastic items not so marked,
check the lll_(l//iJilCHil?er's
reconnnendations.

a (lishw_M/er

fit'st renlovil/g

+tilt'

of tile washing

(?Ol//t)_tl?tlI/el/t.
i_i; [)o

of cut-t}])e

or ch)sing

due to tile possibility

use in ifll GE

_: I x)cate sharp items so that
they are not likely
to damage

to

dishw;Mler

_il/(t

Aid ® rinse agents have been
i_l)l)mved/br
dishwashers.

with (Olltl:OlS.

_i; Do not _d)use, sit on or stand
on the door or dish ratk of

when opening
Dishwitshi11_

handles

are

p_x)l)erly in place.

llOt

stol'e

con/t)ustible
gasoline

or/Ise

materials,

or other

flanml_ff)le

vapors _uld liquids in d_e
vi( initv of this or any other
_t)t)limlce.
ii:: Do not allow chiMren to play
with, on or inside this
appliance

or any discarded

appliance.
J) Do not touch the heating
eh'mem during or
il//l//edii-iR'lv _dtt'r list'.

READAND FOLLOWTHIS
SAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the unicouple.

Before Operating the Dishwasher the First -time

!i ii,ii iii

Attach the faucet adapter. "[]le sl)e(iM t:au(et ad;_l)ter
SUl)plicd wid/your
(tish_sller
must b(' _ss('mblcd
to
the sink Jimcet be/ore _x)u can use your (lishwa_ller.
The thucet
having

adapter

internal

is (lesigl_e(t

or external

to fit stun(lard

threads.

spouts

You will find the

adapter and two washers in the faucet adapter packet in
your dishwashe_
Toinstall faucet adapter, first rein(we
tlJl//

l+illg

on

}_()/IF

Jittl(t't

If faucet has external
two washers

the old aen_tor or

S})()tlt+

threads: Insert

into the Jimcet adapter

the thim_er

of the

m)d aHach it to the

t:au( et spout.
Tighten

with 1)lier_.

If faucet has internal threads:Insert t)oth of the washeJ_',
into tile/imcet
Tighten

a(lal)ter

y(mr lo(al

normally
st)out

it to the/imcet

st)elm

with t)lier.s.

I["lilt? f:au(et adal)ter
spore,

m_d atta(h

threads

hardware

has a(lditional

do n(lt match
or 1)lmnt)ing

fittings

to the Sl)e(ial tiau(et

your f:au(et

supply

t() a(tat)t y)ur

store
t:au(et

a(tat)ter.

/
NOTE: A sink spray attachment hose can burst ff it is installed
on the same sink with your dishwasher We suggest that you
disconnect the sick spray attachmeet ff your sick has one and
plug the hole.

9

ii+++ ii

About the unicouple.

How to Connect the Unicouple

__:_j_._

_
_:_ _._

m_d atl:a(h it to the thu(el ada])ter.
Pull klnkouple
and its hoses compleu4v

_Attach

the Uuicoul)le

com_eitor

out lixm)

u) d)e lhu(et

adapter l D'de])ressiug
the collm" at the top o_ the
((.,uric( tor. When (hficou])le
is al| the way u l) onto

_--._%_d_

lhe

_ida|)leF+

position
The

re|e_-)se

Unicouple's

/imcet

l]le

(-oHar.

to lock the ()_ficoul)le

It v,'J]l

small hose carries

to the dishwasher.

lheH

Slla|)

Jnlo

in ])lace.

Its large

water ti'om the
hose

carries

dndn

wamr to the sink. Be sure Llnicout)le

is poindng

toward

and tl/e sink

the sink t)owl drain

opening

drain is open {or water that will drain
dishwashe):
[/your dishwasher
drains
disposer+ ot)erate
empty
Turn

be/6re

the disposer

starting

until it is ( ompletely

tl/e (tisl_r_lsl_e)_

hot _*¢_{terIiflly (m before

S

from your
into a

starting

the

S

How to Disconnect the Unicouple from Faucet Adapter
Turn

off the hot water.

Release
button.
r/)ol//,

{t'01//

Rdease
--

10

top

the xs'ater pressure
This reliexes water

of

se'_ere

U,li( oupk,
tlle

[ f ni(o/lple

1)y depressing
the pressure
release
pressure and prote(ts you, and the

S])]as]lill_.

from i:au( et I))depressing
(()l/l/e(t()l;

the ( ollar at the

How to Disconnect the Dishwasher
,Jiii

_

Remoxe

the power

I)is(om_e(t

UllJ(Olll)le

(ord

phig from
ti'Olll

[_tllce|

the wall receptacle.

!i ii,ii iii

_tdt-ii)teI;

NOTE:Whenmotorstopsat the endof thefinaldnse, theUnicoup/ecanbe
disconnected and returned to storage,

How to Drain Excess Water From Unicouple Hoses
If the sink is 34" or higher

fl:om the floor, the excess

_ter
in Uni(otq)le
hoses emmet be drained directly
into the sink. It will be necessary to drain excess water
ti'om hoses
outside

ii [I /
H

into a bowl or suitable

m)d lower thin) the sink.

container

that is held

iil ii

About connecting electricity.

CAUTION, for personal safely:

DO NOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDORAN ADAPTERPLUGWITHTHIS
APPLIANCE.
DO NOT UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUTORREMOVETHETHIRD
GROUNDINGPRONGFROMTHEPOWERCORD.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS_Fhis
In the event ofa

mallimction

the risk of electti(
ele( t_Jc (re:rent.
grounding
t)hlgged

shock by providing
This dishwasher

conductor
into

in ac( ordance

at)tdiance

must

or breakdown,

be grounded.

grounding

is equipped

and a grom/ding

with a cord having

a

be

plug. The plug must

all _q)llrOl)lJ_lte O/ltlet that is inst_dled
with the

will reduce

a l/ath of least resistance/or

and gTotlnded

NATIONAt
EtECTRIC
COO£ANSI/NPFA

NO. 70.

DANGER--lmln:oper
com/ection
of the equil)ment/grounding
cond btctor can r,.'slth in a risk of elecUJc shock. Check with a
,:lbtalified electricim/or
tile dishwasher
t)rovided
protler

gtx)unded./)o

with tile at)llliance;
outlet

vobt are ilJ, dobdlt as to whether

ser\'icemm/if

is lm)perly
installed

not modi[_' tile plug

if it will not/it

1)y a quali/ied

the outlet,

ha_'

a

electrician.

Electrical Requkements
@ This al/pliance
and connected
t/mnch
breaker

with 120X; 60 t ]z,

to all in(Ill'dual,

tlrol/erly

abo\e

supply

t)rovided

slle(i/ications,

licensed

electrician

?_::_i/ur dislm;@l(r
applia_lce

th( dishw;_sher

does

not meet

it is reconmlended

circuit

should

outlet.

not be os(d fi_r any

th_ dishw;_sher

is ill op_ radon

lx,(/uir( s tile fifll capacity

cord into is controlled

tile

that a

install an atll)ro\ed

_ hik

_: If the w_dl receptacle

72

gTounded

circuit, t)rote(ted
b_ a 15 or 20 am t) circuit
or thne-delm
fi_se.

_:_If tile electric

other

must be suplllied

you lllug the dishwasher's
by a switch, turn

as

of tile circuit.
l)ower

on the switch.

About the dishwasher control panel
You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
Models GSC3200 and GSC3230

!i_iiiii_

i'

0PTION
CYCLE
CYCLES

& PANS

WASH

(_N

ENERGy

OPTIONS

(_FF

(_

OFF

$H(_RT W¢_$H

ON

OFF

[SIS[SIS

...........
rH_AIEDD_ O_

RINSE ONLY rH_A_D DRY_

Models GSC3400 and GSC3430
H()TSTART

START DELAY

_.'_ ."
CYCLES

ENEMY

OPTIONS

%

START

%._

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About the dishwasher control panel

_ii++++_iiiilii+++

ControlSettings
O

Cycles
POTS &
PANS

9.5gal.,63 rain. Rinse-Rinse-Rinse-Main
Wash-Rinse-Rinse-Rinse

NORMAL
WASH

8.0gal.,63 rain. Rinse_:lins_MainWash Rinse RinseWlinse
Forloadsof everydaydishes, glassesandcookware
with mediumsods.NOTE:Many dishes I_aveiigl=ter
soil tllan normal Choosinga cycleother than
NORMAL WASHwiii saveenergyandwater.

LIGHT
WASH

6.7gal.,63 rain. Rinse_:linse-MainWash Rinse Rinse
Fordishes with light soils.

SHORT
WASH

6.6gal.,55 rain. Rinse_VlainWash_:lins_Rinse Rinse
Forquicklywashing loadsof everydaydisheswith medium
soils that havenot dried on, suchas loadsconsisting mostly
of glasses.

RINSE
ONLY

3.9gal., 12rain. Rinse_:linseRinse
Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will be washed later.
Do not use d_t_rgen_

ForI_eaviiysoiled dishes or cookwarewitll dried+on
or baked+onsoils. Everydaydishes may be included.
Tiffs cyclewill not removeburned-onfoods.

PLATE
Forwarming cleandishes and servingplates.This cyclewill take
WARMER approximately32 minutes.
HOT
START

adds1.5gal.,30 rain.to selectedcycle. Rinse-StartSelectedCycle
Preheatswashwater to correcttemperature.

_{_: Make sure the I)ial is at the OFFt)osition.
_;_ [ ,at(h tl_te door.

O

Energy Options
HI TEMP
WASH

Providesextra heatfor best performance.It is used best
with heavily-soileddishes.

HEATED
DRY ON

Turnsthe drying heater on for fast drying.This cycle wiii extend
the time to yourwashcycle. Availableonaii washcyclesexcept
RINSE ONLY,Addapproximately
32 minutesto tile cycle.

HEATED Shutsoff tile drying I_eatoptions.Disl_esair dry naturally
DRY OFF andenergyis saved.

@

Start
Slowly ttu:n the Dial to the STARTposition.
the STARTl)osition,
There

14

or you cotfld accidentally

is a time (lelav between

will not hear all} wash action

Don't

stm:t-u 1) and water
tight

awa}.

turn it past

miss a rinse.
fill so you

About the dial cycles.

Short Wash
ffOT START
OPT[QN
STAIIT [IELAy

_

'_

For qui(kly w_tshillg
loads of ex ery(t_ly dishes
medium
soils that haxe n()t (hJed on.

STAR T

i
pLATE
IHEATe00Ry
WARMER
OFF
!_S)
R[N_
ONI_'i_ %

SHORT
ASH

with

Sele(t the NORMAL WASH (v(le
.... and m_x'options.
Desire
he(Doris
/lit(he(
Slowly mrn the Dial to SHORT WASH.
I_lt(h

d_e door

to stun the (y(le.

Rinse Only
OPTION
START DELAy
(H]IS!

_

'_

START

'5

SHORT

use detergen_

oFF

Make

sure HEATED DRYOFFis sele(ted.

pLaTE WA_MER _'_ASH

_/':

Sl()Wl'v rmrn
I,_lt(]l

DELAy

!lt_S)

%

_
_"

OFF

'_

II/(! door

Dial

to RINSE

to stun

the

ONLY.

(_r(l(!.

Plate Warmer

HOTSTART
O_'TION
START

the

For

START

SHORT
WASH

wat'lilillg

(lean

dishes

"will take al)t)roximaiely

and serving

t)lates. "[tfis (y(le

rz)2 mi _ t(s.

_I,oad

cleall dishware

to be wanned.

_

HEATED DRY.ON.

pLATEWA_IMEII

Sele(i

_Be
_

sm'e the door is m_lat(lwd.
Slowly mrn the I)ial to PLATE WARMER.

_I_t(]_

the door to start the (_v(l(,.

!i iiii iii

iil ii

About the dial cycles.
Hot Start
HOT

START

OPT[Oh
$TAET

OELAY

%

IHR$)

_

START

%

SHORT

Sele(l

the HOTSTART(vde. and any. olher

Be sure the door

ot)ti(m.

is unl_.t(h(!(1.

_LATEWARME8
_N_IED
0

_{

Slo,,rl'v

' t/lFn

th(,

I _at(]l |he door

Start Delay

I')i_l

t(, HOTSTART

to st_.r| the (v(le.

(GSC3400 and GSC3430 only)

HOT ST_T
OPTION
START DELAy

(HRs)

%

_
_-

'_

The

STAR T

SHORT
WASH

STARTDEIJIYwill

allow roll tO delay the start time of

any ('}cl_ not on th_ Dial mttomaticall}

ii

Be sm'e lhe door

is unlatd_ed.

the wash (_(]e

and

op_iOll yOll want.

Slow]'}' turn the Dial _o desired
light will (ome on.
i a_ch the door

t_)r u I) to 6 hours.

ume.

to start _he cycle.

The

CYCLEON

Using the dishwasher.

Checkthe Water Temperature
entering

Th(

1 5IFE,

_%r_'_" _I_lSt

tot

the

water

tile

hot

eJIb_ tire

demling

tel//l)et_lttlFe
x'_uer

let

telllllel?at/iFe

mid

with

t_tu(et

ill a g+lass and

_t l't'ast

1)_'

tile

stot)s

tile

water

to prevent

r/in

not

dish

C_t]I(I_' ()]: II/eat

a

nearest

] 21)'q _. and

more

damage.

Check

thet'lllOl//eteE

dishwasheE

t)laee

(OlltillttOttS]v

i]lto

tile
tile

!i_iiii_i

than

TIIFII

O]1

therlnometer
_l_i_,s umil

tile

l-|sing +.

UseJet-Dry® RinseAgent
Jet-Dry
Oil

a_zem remow'_

® rinse

dislws,

}'OIl]"

_lasses

Fill the rim, e a_enl
tmtil it tea(tries
inside

remo_e

i| rinse
line

a_eut

ca]) and

look

some

diN)euser

can

be

clwcked

})l'essi/ng +line clear

ce)lter

imo

modeb,,

3 times.

cemer

cap.

is needed.

()n

fills the

Ine_r Ii]ln b/lild-tlp

plasti)

[lll(]

o/lip

Replace

diN)euser.

fill cap 2 or

rand t)yevelllS

(-ookw;ire

dispenser

line boltom

tin(+opetdng.

"lb check

spols

[l_il,,vare.

l ,_
oJ

line

If rinse

o/the

the
the

a_vm

ti|| cap,

you

]n_l\ e ellOtlglL
A full dispenser

shouldlast

about one month.

If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

ForgettoAdda Dish?
A t_)rgotten
cup

dish

can

be added

mw time

Push
I)O

tile
not

door

the

detergent

opell

to the h'fl.

latch
|he

(]0017

/Illtil

tile

W}IIeF

.l_+ d._eo/it of the di_tl_+'m/e_:
Add
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be/_)re

opens.

Close

forg-otten
tile

door

St)r_tv

_t(tiOll

dishes.
and

push

the

latch

to tile

till? )Jg]lt,

StOllS.

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Using the dishwasher.

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ProperUseof Detergent
Use onl} dctel_-ent sl)eci_ically made
Automatic

Dishwashing

dishwashers.
detergent

Keep your demrgent
into tile dispenser

Tlle alllOtllll
hardor

of

Promet
grains

depends

watec }_m need

and dishwasher
hard

Oil whelller
extra

}X)/lr vv_ler is

detergent.

Witll soft

call cause a permanent

sottener

up ill the water

and cause flooding.

Too much

cloudinexs

your

water

your water is. "I\*,relvc or lnore

_vv_ler.A water

it, lime can build

while open

put powder

to wash dishes.

by contacting

and asking how hard

is extremely

\Vitllout

to/lse

ready

Cascad_ ®

lot us_ ill all (;E

less detergent.

yore: dishes

dellarm_ent

al:llm/xed

ti'esh and dry. I)on't

until you're

detergent

so_t. \Vitft hard

watec you need

Jot use ill dishwashers.

l)et_ _g_ m has be_n

is recommended.

_vd_e, which
detergent

could

stick

with soft wamr

of gkt,+'+ware, called etching.

++++++
o;2
door

ot your dislr_svtshel: All v_is]/Qvcles

RlNSEONtYrequire
d,.tergent
lfyour

dishes

]/al(/water

th_ open

except

in t]_( IIl_lill etlt),

open Cup

liar,. _xtra h_ax T soil or you hm_

v()tl

lll_t_'

x_a1/t

to

add d( t( rgent

to

cup also. Wash <3cks with two washes

will also use the OlXn (ttp. 'Wh(>/I using
auu)matic

dislmashing

tab in tile main

deu rg-em tabs, simpl} plac_ on_

cup and close.

Be sure tile Dial is OFF beR)re
detergent

adding

detergent.

CUll will not close and latch protler]

close tile main

cup.

NOTE:'Ibopen

detergent

CUll after

it has

been closed, simply turn the detergent
CUll
handle cotmtel-clockwise
tmtil it releases.

I it

A snapping

1,:9

Somld may be heard.

Otherwise,

> Add detergent

tile
then

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

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Upper Rack
The upper

rack is for glasses, cups mid s;mc era.

Cut)s mid glasses fit best along
also a secure
The upper
shaped
other

place

rack is good

utensils.

tile sktes. This is

{or dishwashe}_sat_'

Saucepans,

items should

1)lastics.

{or all kinds of oddmixing

be placed

bowls and

l,_ce dowl:t.

Secure largerdishwasher-safe plastics over two fingers
when possible.
Make sure small plastic items are secure so they can't fall
onto the heating element.
An upper wash arm (on some models) is located above the
top rack. Checkto make sure that tall items will net block
rotation of this arm.

The Wash Tower
Keep the center area clear in the fewer rac/_
The

w_tsh

[/)wel:

through

lises

IOWeF rock during
the c_le.

tilt'

w;tsh

tile center

illld

I_llse

o/the

t)oI'dOllS

0{'

Don'tblockit or toadtallthingsnextto it.
Also, be careflll
t)OFtiOll

of

;-Ill

not
item

to let a
S/l(h

_tS ;-I t)Ot

or dish hm/dle extend through
tile bottom rack. This couM block
tile wash alan and cause t)oor
w_lshing resuhs.

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Loading the dishwasher racks.

Lower Rack
When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters Or
trays in the front right corner Theymay prevent detergent
from circulating during the wash cycle.
The lower

rack is best used lot plates,

sauce_:,,

a]l(I cookw_ll?e. I ,al'ge items such as broiler
and racks shouM
plaUers,

go along

pans

die sides. I ,oad

pois and Bowls along

the sides, in

corners, or in the back. The soiled side of items
shouM/i_ce
tile center of the rock.

Silverware Basket
Put flatware
and kni/c

in the remo_d_le
handles

basket

with/ork

u l) to 1)rotect }x)m: hands.

Sl)OOnS in tile basket

with handles

down.

k]lives, t_)rks and st)oo]ls so Ihev don't
togedle):

l)isnibute

menl}.
spoons

comainers,

go in tile bottom

silverware

and lids/i'om

baske_ with silverware
A security
.

lies|

Small plastic items,

such as measming
shouM

Place

Mix

cell

m/all

of the

on tot).
cover

(on SOl//e

models) hinged in son/e
handles
can be lowered
either

to

side to secure

lightweight

items/t'oln

e/t_'ets of the vigorous
wash action.

the

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 polish wax.
Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of
the dishwasher.
Protect Against Freezing
I[ VoIIr dls]lwi4s]l('r is h'/i in an/reheated
the _*_'inter
_-isk
_t ser_,Jce
w( hnidan m:
(lilt
fllses

offele(lri(al
power to the (tishwashel;
or trip cir(?/tit
1)reaker.

'['llrl/

Sumccoversciews

()1_

|t1(!

suppl}' and discolmect
{tie water val'_e.

wa{er

inle{ line frolll

(Use 9. pall to (a{( 11{tie
_

Recom/ect

,:_

Remoxe
bottolll

rubber

vwo,ws0f1=:;ijF=T,
,L

place

{tie water

during

Remoxe

{he

walel?

watel/.)

inle{ line 1o {tie water v_O_,.

the plastic sump coxer in the mr)
;-ii/(t /lse a SpOllge to soak/1p w_lter
boot.

ill

the

Does YourDishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air g;ip prote(ts
t/a(king

up into

}'our (tisllwasher

it ita

drain

a par{ of the (tislrwashel;

agvfinst water

(log-s. The

air g_q) is not

It is not ( oxered

warnmr_ Not all plmnbing
so you ma'_ not haxe one.

codes require

1)y your
air gaps,

The air gap is easy to clean.
Check
theairgapanytimeyour
dishwasher
isn'tdraining
well.

,__,_ Turn

ot] the dishwasher

and lift ot] the (hrome

( ox, er.

[ll_S(l'(_r

t_(_ t/l'_s ( (a t and clean

with a tootht/i(k.

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About optional accessories.
You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your
dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories:
_ Color Panels
_ 1/4" Wood Panel Trim Kit
> 3/4" Trimless Panel Kit
These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA, MasterCard or Discover
cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002.
Specify accessory number when ordering.

Descriptionsof OptionalAccessories
Colorpanels--Rcl)la(-cmcm

door t)ancls and ]()_r('_"
_(

arc ax ailal)h' in the/()llowing

(('SS

])_]_]S

(olors:

_:'; GPF3OOA (Almond)
_' GPF3OOB (Black)
_:_ GPF3OOW (White)
Wood panel trim kit--This

accessory (ontains

t()r _)11 to s/lpl)ly and install
lower

a lf4" thi(k

trim and instructions

(h'(orauvc

_()()d door

alld

access panel:
N GPF325A (Almond)
_' GPF325B (Black)
_

GPF325W (White)

NOTE:The GPFIO0 dishwasher door spring kitmus_
and instalh'd

Trimless panel kit--This
1()]7

_r()[I

lower

also be or(h'r('d

when the door panel weighs four Ibs, or more,
ac(cssory

t() SUl)I)ly and install

(ontains

parts and instructions

a 3/4" thi(k (h'(oradv('

_r()()(t (t()()]" alld

a(cess panel:

_ GPF375
NOTE: The

8PFIO0 dishwasher

_l_e trimless panel kitand

door

spring kit

musi be installed

will be included

wii]l i|.

wid_

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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not
need to call for service.

Possible Causes
Dishwasherwon'true

Fuse is blown,

or the

circuit breaker

tripped

What To Do

all_vrother apt)lianccs
the circuit.
Noise

Some

of the sotmds

you_l

hear are normal

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Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker. Remoxe

Sofl food
shredding
I)min

from

disposal
a(tion.

vahe

opening

to

t)/IH/t)

water

Oil|,

Timer

COl/trol as (vole

l)ro}gTesscs.

I)ctergent

cup opening.

The motor st()t)tfing
the drying period.
Utensils

are not secure

hi the rack or something
slnall has dropped hlto
the rack
Momrhmns

during

Make sm:e c_+x'rythiDg is
secm:ed in dishwasher.

I)ishwasher

has not been

used on a regular basis.
If rOll do I/O| Hse 'vr()lll?
dishwasher

otten,

set it to

fill m_d tmmt ) out ome
every week. This will help
keep the seal moist and
the garbage dist)oser (lear.

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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips

Possible
Water standing in
the bottom of the tub

Causes

This is normal

What ToDo
A ,small amount
of clean
water around
the outlet on
tile tub bottoul _++t
the back
ot tilt' tub keel)s the %_r_{('}_
seal lubricated.

Water won't pump
out of the tub

Drain is dogged

If you have an air g_q),
clean it.
Check to see if yore:
kitchen sink is draining
well. If not, you ma} need
a t)hunt)er.
If the dishwasher dnfius
into a disposer, run
disposer cleat:

Suds in the tub

Correct detergent
wasil_t used

+ Use only automatic
dishwasher
detergents
to
mold sudsing. Cascade _>
Automatic
Dishwashing
Detergent
has 1)een
al)t)roved lot use in all
(;E dishwashers.
+ To remove

suds ti'om the

tub, ot)en the dishwasher
and let suds evaporate.
,\dd 1 g_dlon of cold water
to the tub. Close and latch
tile (tishwashel:
Pure t) out
water by slowly turning the
Dial mJ,til a drain ])elJod
is reached.
Ret)eat il
I/ecess_trv.

Rinse agent
was spilled

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+ ,\lwa}:_ wil)e up rinse
spills immediatel}.

agent

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Stained tub interior

Possible Causes
Detergent with
colormlt was used

What ToDo

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Sortie (tetergel/tS contain
colot_mt (t)iglnem or dyes)
thai _ill discolor till' mb
interior with extcn(h'd use.

;!iiiii , iii

Che(k the detergem ctq)
Jot sig_ls ot any
dis(oloration,
ff cup is
discolored,
change to
detergent
withom any
colot_mt. Cascade®

i_;ii_;_;iiii+i

Automatic
Dishwasbing
I)etergent
has been
al)l)roved {or use in _fll
(',E dishwashers.
Some
foods

tomatobased
cml stab1

Llse of the RINSE ONLY
U'v'cle

(on

models)

SOI/le

aller adding the dish to the
load can (tecrea_,e the le\'el
of staining.

Dishesdon'tdry

Dishesandflatware
notclean

Low hflet water

Make sm'e inlet water

temperature

tem])erature

Rinse agent dispenser
is empty

Check the lJnse agent
(tisi)ense_;

hflet water temperature
is below 120°E

R;dse the water hearer
temperature

is correct.

to 120°F.

Use the HI TEMP WASH or
HOT START option.
Water pressure
is
temporarily
low

Ttn'n on a Jiml et. Is w_.ter
(Oil/ilia-

than

oHt

lllOt'e

slowly

usual? If so, wait tmtil

t)re._Mll'e

is norlllal

beJ()t'e

using your dishwashel:
Air ,gap is do_ed

Clean

]anproper

Make sm'e large dishware
does not block the

rack loadhlg

the air gap.

(tetergcnt
disl)enser
or the _sh arm.

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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips

Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware

Possible

Causes

Exwemely

hard

What ToDo
Use Jet-Drv® rinse agent

water

t()

Low hllet water

l'eII/OVe

Sl)O|S

alld

pre\ ent new fihn build-ut).

temperature
Overloadhlg
dishwasher

the
'

To

Yell/eve

SHII)BoFn

and l)re-exisung
hnproper

spo|s

film ti'om

loadhlg

Old or damp
detergent

powder

Rinse agent disloenser
empty
Too litde detergent

1 P,<'mox( all met;d utensils
ti:om the dishwasher.
2 Do not add demrgent.
3 Select

the longest

c_le.

4 Start the dishwasher

and

allow to _ml {or 18 to 22
mim_ms. Dishwasher
will
IIOW

t)e

ill

[he

lIl_lil

I w_lsl/,

50t)en
the door and
pour 2 cups (500 ml)
of \_hite _inegar imo
the botu)m of d_e
dish_lshe_;
6 Clos_ the door

and allow

to comt)lem tlle cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't
work: Repeat as above,
except use 1/4 cup (60
ml)of dtric acid crystals
instead

Cloudinesson
glassware

Combhlafion
water

mid

of soft
too

much

detergent

of _ineg'ar.

This is called

will get diem
Water
enterhlg
exceeds

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temperature
the dishwasher
150°E

etching

and

is permanent.
"Ib t)revem
this ti'om hal)l)ening,
use
less detergent
it _x)u ha\ e
so/i v_ltelz \%lsh glassware
in the shortest cycle tl_at

I,ower

the

tempe_ltm:e.

clean.

wamr

heater

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Yellow or brown fihn
on inside surfaces

Possible Causes

What ToDo

Tea or coffee

+ Remo\'e the stain b} band,
using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cul)s wam_

stahls

watel',

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_k WARNING
be/_)re cleaning interior
wait at least 20 l//intltes
a/ier a (_le

tot the

beating element
to cool
down. Igailure to do so can
resuh in bin:us.
An overall yellow or
brown film cml be caused
by iron deposits

hi water

' A sl)eckd fiher in the _s_ter
supply line is the only wa,,
to correct tiffs problem.
Conta(t a water softener
company.

Whitefihnon inside
surfaces

Hard

water Ulhmrals

+ To clean the imefior, apply
dishwasher
deterg+ent to a
damp sponge. \Year
rubber gloves. Do not use
_.l/y t_pe of cleallser oilier
than dishwasher
(temrgent
because it may cause
/_)aming or sudsing.
Cascade® Amomafic
I)ishwashing
Detergent
has been al)l)ro_ed ti)r use
in all (',E (tishwashel:s.

Detergent cup lid
won'tlatch

Dial is not hi file OFF
posidon

['urn line Dial to OFF
;rod slide tin(' door lat(ln to
line ]eli.

Detergent left in
dispenser cups

Dishes are blocl_lg
detergent
cups

Ret)osition

Steam

Tiffs is normal

file

tint" dishes.

Stei-iIH colnes
Vel/l

bv

the

tlux)/lg]l tim
door latcln

during dryillg
water is being

Black or gray
markson dishes

Almnhlmn utensils have
rubbed agah_st dishes

illld wheu
pUml)ed out.

Remoxe marks \vith a mild,
al)n_si_e clemner.
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appliance.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your

sole and exclusive remedy is

product repair as provided #1 this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,
including the impfied warranties of merehantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeedingowner for products purchased
for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE
Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be
required to bring the product to an Authodzed GE Service location for service, In Alaska, the
warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Toknow what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
state's Attorney General

Warrantor:GeneralElectric Company.Louisville,KY 40225
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Service TelephoneNumbers.
GEAnswerCenter_ 800.626.2000
OR
_isit ore: W_ bsite at: ge.com

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(800-432-2737
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SpecialNeedsService800.626.2000
TOO800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322)

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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed
by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.

ServiceSatisfaction
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these two steps.

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