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GEAppliances

GSD3100series

GSD3200series

Part No. 165D4700P204 Pub.No. 49.5878 zoo JR

Congratulations!

YouAm Now Partof theGEFamily.

Welcome to the GE/amily.

We're proud of our quality

products and we are

committed to providing

dependable service. You'll

see it in this easy-to-use

Owner's Nlanual and you'll

hear it in the fliendly voices

c,f OUl" CUSlC, Iller service

department.

_s_ofall,you'llexpe,ien,e......

these values each lime you

use your dishwasher. That's

important, because your new

dishwasher will be part of

your tamily for many years.

And we hope you will be part

of ours tot a long time to

coIlle.

We thank you tot buying

GE.We appreciate your

purchase, and hope you

willcontinue to relyon us

whenever you need quality

appliances for your home.

Important!

Fill out and return the Consumer Product

()_mership Registration card flint is packed

wifl_tiffs product. If you cannot find it,

please send in the duplicate card printed in

the back of this manual.

Write the model and serial

numbershere.

Youcan find them on the tub wall just

inside the door.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here.

Proof of the original purchase date is

needed to obtain service under the

warran_

GE& You,

A Service Partnership.

Ask any GEappliance owner and they will

tell you we stand behind our products with

unmatched quality service. However, did

you know that most questions result from

simple problems that you can easily fix

yourself& just a few minutes? This

Owner's Manual can tell you how

Readthis Manual

Inside you _dll find many

helpthl hinls on how Io use and

mainlain your dishwasher

properly..lust a liule preventive

cm-eon your pmt can save >x)t.ta

great deal of time and money

over lhe lit( of your dishwasher.

ReviewtheSectionon

TroubleshootingTips

You'll find many answers 1o

common problems here.

If you review our char! of

Troubleshooting Tips firsl,

)X)tlIn W nol need 1ocall tar

sel_ice al all.

If YouNeedService

If you do need sel_ice, you can

relax knoxdng help isonly a

phone call awW.A lislof loll-tiee

cusR)iner se_ice nulnbers is

included in the back secdon.

()r >m can alwws call the

GE Answer Cenler ®at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a d W,

7 days a week.

Operating Instructions

Control :

Dia! Cycles: : ;;

UsingtbeOishwasheri lZi3

Loadingthe

DishwasherRacks . :: 14,15

Care and Cleanin_

OpfionalAccessories ::: :18

Troubleshooting_ps

Before You

Call ForService ....... 19-24

CustomerService

ProductRegistration ........ 29

Warranty ................ 31

ServiceTelephone

Numbers .......... BackCover

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be

followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric

shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,

or loss of life.

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WATERHEATERSAFETY

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 lhe hot waler has not been used for l_x) weeks or more, prevenl

lhe possibilily of damage or in.juUby luming on all hot waler

f_tucels and allow flmm u) nm for several minules. Do this before

using aW eleclfical appliance which is connecled 1othe hol wamr

syslem. This simple procedure xdll allow aW buih-up h},tmgen gas

1,7escape. Since lhe gas is flammable, do nol smoke or use an open

flame or appliance during lifts process.

Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner's Manual

PROPERINSTALLATION

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 calling

us toll-free at the GEAnswer Cente_ 800.626.2000.

Connecl lo a grounded

melal, permanent _dfing

sysleln; or nln an equipmenl_

gTounding conductor _dlh

lhe circuil conduclors and

connect lo lhe equipmenl:

gTounding lenninal or lead

oflhe appliance.

hnproper connecuon of the

equipmenl:grounding

conduclor can result in a risk

ofeleclfic shock. Check xdlh

a qualified elecuician or

sel_ice represenladve if)xm

are in doubl wheflmr lhe

appliance is properly

gTounded.

Dispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or

packing malefial properly.

Do not attempt to repair or

replace any part of)xmr

dishwasher unless it is

specifically recommended in

this manual. All other

sel_icing should be retened

u) a qualified lechnician.

To minimize lhe possibilily of

eleclfic shock, disconnect this

appliance flom the power

supply before anempling any

mainlenance. NOTE"Turning

the dishwasher offdoes not

disconnecl tim appliance

flom tim power supply.

We recommend having a

qualified lechnician sel_ice

your appliance.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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DONOT...

Do nol tamper xdlh conll-ols. Do nol allow children to play

inside, on or xdlh lhis

} Do nol abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack of appliance or any discarded

the dishwasher, appliance.

Do not discard a dishwasher

xdthoul first removing the

door of the washing

comparlmenl.

Do not sRJre or use

combustible mamrials,

gasoline or other flmnmable

vapors and liquids in the

x{cinityof this or aW other

appliance.

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

Use only powder, tabs or

liquid delergenls or _tling

agents recommended for use

in a dishwasher and keep

them out of file reach of

children. Cascade"

Auumlafic Dishwashing

Detergent has been approved

for use in all GE dishwashers.

Locate shm_p items st) that

they are not likely It) damage

tile door seal.

Load shin 1) knives xdth tile

handles up to reduce the risk

of cul-tvpe injuries.

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Do not wash plastic items

unless marked dishwasher

safe or lhe equivalent. For

plastic items not st)marked,

check the manuf_tcturer's

recommendations.

Non-Dishware Ilems: Do not

wash ilems such as elecmmic

air cleaner filters, fllmace

filmrs and paint brushes in

)xmr dishwasher. Damage u)

dishwasher and discoloration

or staining of dishwasher

In W resuh.

Do not touch the heating

element during or

immediateb, afler use.

Do not operale y()tlr

dishwasher unless all

enclosure panels are properly

in place.

Close supe_Yision is necessm T

it this appliance is used by or

near children.

Iz)ad light plastic imms

so they will not become

dislodged and drop lo lhe

bot k)m of the dishwashel_

they might come into contact

_dth file heating element and

be dmnaged.

Readand follow this

Safety Information carefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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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

CYCLES

POTS NORMAL

8, PANS WASH

GSD3100 and GSD3200 series models

HOT START START

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ENERGY OPTIONS

HITEMP WASH HEATED DRy

ON OFF 0N OFF

PLATE WA

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RINSE ONLY {HE_TEOPRYOFF_

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ControlSettings

cycles

POTS& PANS Forheavilysoileddishesor cookwarewith dried-on

or baked-onsoils. Everydaydishesmaybe included.

Thiscyclewill not removeburned-onfoods.

HOT STARTPreheatswashwater to the correcttemperature.

NORMALWASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookware

with mediumsoils. NOTE:Manydisheshavelighter

soil than normal.Choosinga cycleotherthan

NORMAL WASHwill save energyand water.

SHORTWASH Forquicklywashing loads of everydaydisheswith

mediumsoils that havenot driedon, suchas loads

consistingmostlyof glasses.

RINSEONLY Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewashedlater.

Do not use detergent.

PLATEWARMER Forwarmingcleandishesand servingplates.This

cyclewill takeapproximately32 minutes.

Make sure tile Dial is at the OFFposifion.

Latch tile door.

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HI TEMP Providesextra heatfor best performance.It is used

WASH bestwith heavily-soileddishes.

HEATERDRYON/Turnsthe drying heater on forfast drying.This

HEATERDRY cyclewill extendthe time to your washcycle.

HEATEDDRYOFFShutsoff the dryingheat option. Dishesair dry

naturallyand energyis saved.

Start

Slowly mm file Dial to tile STARTposifion. Don't turn it

past file STARTposition, or }xm could accidentally miss a

rinse. There is a time delay between start-up and water

fill st) you x_ll not hear aW wash action lJg'ht away.

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About the dial cycles.

Short Wash

For quickly washing loads of eve_)Tdaydishes with medium

soils thai have not dried on.

E_] Select the NORMAL WASH _ Slowly turn the Dial to

cycle and any options. _ SHORTWASH.

[_]Be sure the door is _ Latch the door to stml

unlatched. _ the cycle.

HOT S'TART START

OPTION

..... .....

pI_IEWARMER

°! RINS_ONLY_.._ DRY_r_

Rinse Only

For rinsing parda] loads that _d]]1)ewashed later. Do not use

detergent.

E_] Make sure HEATEDDRY [-_ Slowly tm-n the Dial to

is not selected. _ RINSEONLY,

Latch the door to sire1

Be sure the door is [_] the cycle.

unlatched.

Plate Warmer

For wam_ing clean dishes and serving plates. This fide will

take approximately 32 minutes.

7] oad clean dishware

to be wammd.

[-_-]Select HEATEDDRY,

['j] Be sure the door is

unlatched.

['-_ Slowly turn the Dial

to PLATEWARMER.

['_--]Latch the door to start

the cycle.

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HOTSTART START

OPTION

0_ SH°R_W_S"

RINSE ONLY/_aTm 0_orr_

Hot Start

Preheats wash water to the (olwe(t temperature.

FT] Select the HOTSTART

cycle and any other

option.

Be sure the door

is unlatched.

F_-] Slowly turn the Dial to

HOTSTART.

[",/_Latd_ the door to start

the cycle.

About the circle sequence. (Not all cycles are on all models)

POTS&PANS 9.3gal. 63min. RinseRinseRinseMainWash RinseRinseRinse

SHORTWASH 6.6gal. 55min. RinseMainWash RinseRinseRinse

HOTSTARTadds 1.5gal. 30 min. to selectedcycle Rinse,startselectedcycle

DryingOptions:

HEATEDDRYON.Available on all wash cyclese×ce[)t RINSEONLY,

Add appr(Mmately _2minutes to tl_e c_xle.

HEATEDDRYOFF.D1)_ng heater is turned off. Dishes dl)- naturally.

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Usingthe dishwasher.

Checkthe Water Temperature

The entering water must be at least 120oF. and not more titan

150 oF., %r ettecfive cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check

tl_ewater temperature xdth a can@ or meat thermometer. Turn on

the hot wamr faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thennomemr

in a glass and let the wamr nm conunuously into the glass undl the

temperature stops rising.

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UseJet-D ent

Jet-Dry®rinse agent removes spots and prevents new fihn build-up

on your dishes, glasses, tiara'are, cookwme and plastic.

Fill the rinse agent; dispenser

until it:reaches the bottom of lip

inside the opening. Replace cap.

To check if rinse agent is needed,

remove fl_e cap and look into the

dispenser. ()n some models, the

dispenser can be checked by

pressing the clem center of the

fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent

fills the cenmr of the fill cap, you

have enough.

A full dispenser should last about one month.

If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

DishPreparationPriorto Loading

No pre-rinsing of normal tbod soil is required.

Nrape off hmd soils including bones, toothpicks, skins, and

seeds.

Remove lm-ge quantifies of any remaining tbod.

Remove leat_ivegetables, meat uJmmings, and excessive amounts

of grease or oil.

Remo_ addic fi)od soils that can discolor stainless steel.

ProperUseof Detergent

Use only detergent specifically made tbr use in dishwashe)_. Cascade<_

Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved tbr use in all GE

dishwashers. Keep your detergent ftesh and d U. Don't pul powder

detergent into the dispenser until you're ready Io wash dishes.

The mnount of demrgent to use depends on whelher your wamr is

hard or soft. Wifl_ hmd wamr, sxm need exua detergent. With soft

water, you need less demrgent.

Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water

deparunent and asking how hard >mr water is. Twelve or more grains

is exlremely hard wamr. A wamr softener is recommended. Without it,

lime can build up in the water valve, which could slick while ()pen and

cause flooding. Too nmch detergent x_fl_ soft water can caum a

permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.

You'll find Ix_) detergent dispensers on the

inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles

require detergent in the main cup. Wash cycles 0 pen

xdth two washes will also use the ()pen cup. When

using automatic dishwashing dete)gent tabs,

simply place one tab in the main cup and close.

Be sure lhe Dial is OFFbetbre adding

detergent. Other_dse, the detergent cup will not

close and latch properly. Add detergent then close tim main cup.

/VOTE."To open detergent cup 'atier it has /.{

been closed, simply turn the detergent cup

handle counter-clockxdse until it releases.

A snapping sound may be heard.

ForgettoAdd a Dish?

A fbrgotten dish can be added any lime beft_re the main wash.

Push the door latch u) the left.

Once the water cahns, ()pen the door. Steam may)ise out of the

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Add fi)rgotten dishes.

_ Close the door and push the latch to the f_trright. 13

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Loadingthe 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

The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers.

Cups and glasses fit best along lhe sides. This is

also a secure place for dishwashe>sate plastics.

The upper rack is good tbr all kinds of odd-

shaped ulensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and

other items should be placed tare doom.

A wine glass holder (on some models) secures

_dne glasses al an angle tar besl washability.

Because _dne glasses come in various sizes, 'ailer

loading, slowly push in lhe rack to make sure lhey

_dll clear the lop of ll_e dishwasher.

Securelargerdishwasher-safeplasticsovertwo fingers

whenpossible.

Makesuresmaflplasticitemsaresecuresotheycan'tfall

ontotheheatingdement

Checkto makesurethattall itemswill notblockthe

rotationof thetop washarm.

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The Wash Tower

Keepthecenterareaclearin thelowerrack.

The wash tower rises through fl_e cenmr of the

lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of

the wcle.

Don'tblockit orloadtallthingsnextto it.

Also, be cmetul not lo lel a portion

of an ilem such as a pot or dish

handle extend fluough the bouom

rack. This could block the wash mm

and cause [×:,orwashing resuhs.

Lower Rack

When/oading the/ower rack,do not load large platters or

trays le the front right comer Theymay prevent detergent

from circulatleg during the wash cycle.

Tile lower rack is best used fbr plains, smlcers, and

cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and

racks should go along the sides. D_ad platters,

pols and bowls along lhe sides, in comers, or in

tile back. Tile soiled side of items should face tile

center of the rack.

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Oon_letany

i_m extend

Singlebasket

(onsomemode_)

Silverware Basket

Put flatware in the removable basket _dth fork and

knite handles up u) promct your hands. Place

spoons in lhe basket x_lh handles doxm. Mix

knives, forks and spoons so they don'l nest

together. Distfibum evenly. Small plastic items,

such as measuring spoons and lids flom small

containers, should go in lhe bollonl of the

silverware basket xdlh silverware on u_p.

To increase file flexibility of tile lower rack, tile

silverware basket may be split (on some models).

(;rasp the basket at opposim comers and slide

apart. The basket sections should be placed in the

lower rack by hanging them on the lop hoop.

A cover can be lowered to

either side it secure

lighlweight ilems flom

tile eflecls of file

vigorous wash action.

Split basket

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Caring for the dishwasher.

To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry

thoroughly. Toclean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax.

Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any

part of the dishwasher.

Sumpcoverscrews

Protect Against Freezing

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during

tim _dnter, ask a service technician to:

Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove

fllses or tlip circuit breaker.

Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water

....- ' inlet line from the water valve.

{{{_Drain water from the inlet line and water valve.

::{ (I Jse a pan to catch the water.)

_ Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.

{2 Remove the plastic sump cover in tim mb

' bottoln and use a sponge to soak up water in the

robber boot.

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Checktheair gapany timeyour

dishwasherisn't drabbg well

Does YourDishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air gap prolecls your dishwasher againsl waler

backing up inlo it if a drain clogs. The air gap is nol a

[)art of the dishwasher. 11is not covered 1)yyour

wanamy. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so

)x)u may nol have one.

The air gap is easy to clean.

',_" Tum offlhe dishwasherandliflofflhe chrome

:::::::::::::::::::::cover.

'_"_I Jnscrew.... the plaslic cap and clean _dlh a toothpick.

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About optional accessories.

Youcan change the door and lower access panel appearance of your

dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories:

Color Panels

1/4" Wood Panel TrimKit

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.

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Descriptionsof OptionalAccessories

Color panels-- Replacement door panels and lo_r access panels

are available in the fbllo_x_ng colors:

:: GPF3OOA (Almond)

_GPF3OOB(Black)

GPF3OOW(White)

Wood panel trim kit--This accessory contains trim and instructions

f()l"you It) supply and install a 1/4" thick decorative _ot-] door and

lower access panel:

GPF325A (Almond)

GPF325B (Black)

GPF325W (White)

NOTE."The GPFIO0 dishwasher door spring kitmust also be ordered

and installed when the door panel weighs four Ibs. or more.

Trimless panel kit--This accessory contains parts and &structions

for you to supply and install a 3/4" thi(k de(orative wood door and

lower access panel:

GPF375

NOTE."The GPFIO0 dishwasher door spring kit_5ll be included _fith

the trimless panel kit and must be installed with it.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting -tips

Review the charts on the following pages first and

you may not need to call for service.

Dishwasherwon'trun

Possible Causes

Fuse is blown, or the

circuit breaker tripped

What ToDo

Replace rise or resel

circuit breaker. Remove

aW ofimr appliances flom

lhe cir(uil.

Noise Some of the sounds

you'll hear are normal

Utensils are not secure

in the rack or something

small has dropped into

the rack

Hal(] tbod disposal

shredding action.

Drain valve opening to

pump water ()ut.

Timer conlrol as cycle

progTesses.

Detergent cup opening.

The motor stopping during

the &ying period.

Make sure evelyflfing is

secured in dishwasher.

Motor hums Dishwasher has not been

used on a regular basis. If

you do nol use your

dishwasher often, sel it lo

fill and pump oul once

eveU x_ek. This xdll help

keep the seal moisl and

lhe garbage disposer clear.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting -tips

Waterstandingin This is normal

thebottomof thetub

Water won"tpump

out of the tub Drain is dogged

Sudsin thetub Correct detergent

wasn't used

Rinse agent

was spilled

What ToDo

A small amount of clean

water around the outlet on

the mb botlom at tim back

of the tub keeps the water

seal lubricated.

If you have an air gap,

clean it.

Check to see if}x)ur kitchen

sink is draining well. If not,

)xm may need a plumber.

If the dishwasher drains

inu) a disposer, nm

disposer clear.

Use only automatic

dishwasher demrgenls to

avoid sudsing. Cascade"

Automatic Dishwashing

Detergent has been

approved ibr use in all

GE dishwashers.

To remove suds from the

tub, ()pen the dishwasher

and let suds evaporam.

Add 1gallon of cold water

to the tub. Close and latch

the dishwasher. Pump out

water 1)ysl(mqy mining the

Dial until a drain period

is reached. Repeat if

necessaly.

Alwaysxdpe up rinse agent

spillsimmediately.

Stainedtubinterior

Dishes don't dry

Dishes and flatware

not clean

Possible Causes

Detergent with

colorant was used

Some tomato-based

foods can stain

Low inlet water

temperature

Rinse agent dispenser

is empty

Inlet water temperature

is below 120°F

What ToDo

Some delergenls contain

colorant (pigment or dyes)

that _dll discolor the tub

interior _dth extended use.

Check file detergent cup

tbr signs of any

discoloration. If cup is

discolored, change to

detergent xdlhout any

colorant. Cascade"

Automatic Dishwashing

Detergent has been

approved tbr use in all

GE dishwashers.

Use of tile RINSEONLY

cycle (on some models)

after adding the dish to the

load can decrease the level

of staining.

Make sure inlet water

temperature is correct.

Check tile rinse agent

dispenser.

Raise tile water heater

temperature to 120 °F.

l Jse HOTSTARTopfion.

Water pressure is

temporarily low

Turn on a fhucel. Is water

confing out more slowly

than usual? If so, wait until

pressure is normal betbre

using your dishwasher.

Air gap is clogged Clean the air gap.

Improper rack loading Make sure large dishware

does not block tile

detergent dispenser

or tile wash arm.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting -tips

Spotsandfilming

onglassesand

flatware

Possible Causes What ToDo

Extremely hard water

Low inlet water

temperature

Overloading the

dishwasher

Improper loading

Old or damp powder

detergent

Rinse agent dispenser

empty

Too little detergent

Use Jet-Dry®rinse agent to

remove spots and prevent

new fihn build-up.

To remove stubborn spots

and pre-existing fihn tiom

glassware:

1Remove all metal utensils

flom tile dishwasher.

2Do not add demrgent.

3_lect file longest cycle.

4Start the dishwasher and

allow to nm fi)r 18 t,) 22

minutes. Dishwasher will

now be in tile main wash.

5()pen tile door and pour

2 cups (500 ml) of whim

xqnegar into the bottom of

tile dishwasher.

Cloudinesson

glassware

6Close the door and allow

to complem file cycle.

If vinegar rinse doesn't

_x)rk: Repeat as above,

except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)

ofcillic acid cuslals

instead of vinegar.

Combination of soft

water and too much

detergent

This is called etching and

is permanent. To prevent

this flom happening, use

less detergent if you have

soft water. Wash glassware

in tile shortest cycle thai

xdll gel theln clean.

Water temperature

entering the dishwasher

exceeds 150°F

Lower tile water heater

temperature.

Yelloworbrownfilm

ontub

Possible Causes

Tea or coffee stains

What ToDo

Remove the stain by hand,

using a solulion of 1/2 cup

bleach and 3 cups warm

water.

WARNING

Betbre cleaning inlefior,

wait at least 20 minu/es

after a cycle tor the

heaung element to cool

doom. Failure to do so can

resuh in bums.

An overall yellow or

brown film can be caused

by iron deposits in water

A special filter in the wamr

supply line is the only way

t,) correct this problem.

Contact a water softener

company.

Whitefilm oninside

surfaces

Hard water minerals To clean rim interior, apply

dishwasher detergent to a

damp sponge. Were

robber gloves. Do notuse

any 1)i)e of cleanser other

lhan dishwasher demNent

becmlse it may cause

tomning or sudsing.

Cascade" Auu)mafic

Dishwashing Detergent

has been approved tor use

in all GE dishwashers.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting -tips

Possible Causes

Detergentcuplid Dial is not in the OFF

won't latch position

What ToDo

Turn the Dial to OFF

and slide lhe door lalch 1o

the lefL

Detergentleft in Dishes are blocking the Reposilion lhe dishes.

dispensercups detergent cups

Steam This is normal Sleam comes through the

venl by lhe door lalch

during duing and when

waler is being pumped oul.

Black orgray Aluminum utensils have

marksondishes rubbed against dishes

Remove marks wid_ a mild,

abrasive cleaner.

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Please place in envelope and mail to:

General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department

P.O. Box 32150

Louisville, KY 40232-2150

Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer:

Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.

We are proud to have you as a cusloiner!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

1Complete and mail ,_ After mailing

your Consumer 2the registration 1)elow,

Product Ownership store lhis document in

Registration today, a safe place. It

Have the peace of conlains infbrn]ation

mind of knowin.g we you will need should

can conlact you in you require se_-ice.

the unlikely evenl of Our service number is

a sately modificalion. 800 GE CARES

(800-432-2737).

Read your ()x_mr's

Manual carefully.

It xdll help you

operate your new

appliance properly.

If you have questions,

or need Ànol'e

infbnnafion, call lhe

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000.

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GEAppliances

General Electric Company

Louisville, Kentucky

www, geappliance&com

GEDishwasher Warranty

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care®technician. For service,

carl 800-GE-CARES.

One Year

Fromthe date of the

originalpurchase

GEWill Replace:

Any part of the dishwasher which tails due lo a detect in

materials or _x)rklnanship. During tiffs full one-year

warranty, GE _dll also proxide, #ee of charge, all labor

and in-home serxice to replace tim detective part.

Second Year

From the date of the

original purchase

Ten Years

From the date of the

original purchase

Anypartof the WaterDistributionSystemwhichfails due

to a defect in materials or _rkmanship. Associated

inlet and drain plumbing parts are not covered by tiffs

warranty. During Ibis second-year limited warranty,you

_dll be responsible for any labor or in-home sewice costs.

ThePermaTuf®tubordoorliner,if it fails to contain water

due to a defect in materials or x_x)rkmanship such as

cracking, chipping, peeling or n_sdng. During lifts full

ten-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge,

all labor and in-home service to replace the defective

part.

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Service trips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

Improper installation.

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

Failure of the product if it is

abused, misused, or used for other

than the intended purpose or used

commercially.

Damage to the product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential damage to

personal property caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

Cleaning or servicing of the air gap

device in the drain line.

Thiswarrantyis extendedto theoriginalpurchaserandanysucceedingownerforproductspurchased

for homeusewithinthe USA.InAlaska,thewarrantyexcludesthecostof shippingorservicecalls to

yourhome.

Somestatesdonota/law theexc/uslanorlimitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages.This

warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto

state.Toknowwhatyourlagalrightsare,consultyourlacalorstateconsumeraffairsofficeoryour

state'sAttorneyGeneral.

Warrantor: GeneralElectric Company.Louisville,KY40225 31

ServiceTelephoneNumbers.

GEAnswerCenter®800.626.2000

The GE Answer Center ®is open 24 hours aday 7days a week.

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In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CARES(800-432-2737)

Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.

SpecialNeedsService800.626.2000

TDD 800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322)

GE offers, fl-ee of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a banie>

flee kitchen tbr persons _dth limited mobility.

ServiceContracts800-626-2224

Purchase a GE service contract while your wan-anty is still in effect

and you'll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service _dll

still be there _ier your wan-anty expires.

PartsandAccessories800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service dmir oxm appliances can have parts

or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and

Discover cards are accepmd).

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

If you are not satisfied xdth the service you receive flom GE, fbllow

these stops, first, contact the people who sewiced your appliance.

Next, if you are still not pleamd, x_Titeall the details-including your

phone number--to: Manager, Cusummr Relations, GE Appliances,

Appliance Park, Dmisville, KY 40225.

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