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Part Ne. 165D4700P174 Pub. No,49.5845.1 _99 cG

Congratulations!

YouAm Now Partof theGEFamily.

Welcome/o tim GE t_tmily.

We're proud of our quality

products and we are

commitmd to providing

dependable se_,ice. You'll

see it in fl_iseasy-lo-use

Owner' s Mmmal and you'll

hem il in tim fi_iendlyvoices

of our customer se_,ice

departmenl.

Best of all, you'll experience .....

fl_ese values each lime you ii

use your dishwasher. That's

important, because your

new dishwasher will be part

of your family t_)r ma W

years. And we hope you will

be part of ours tar a long

time to come.

We flmnk you fi)r bwing

GE. We appreciate your

purchase, and hope you

_ll continue lo rely on us

whenever you need quality

appliances tar your home.

Important!

Fill out and relnm fl_e (;onsumer Product

()_ership Regisuafion card flint is packed

_qth this product. If you cannot find il,

please send in the duplicam cmd prinled in

fl_e back of fl_ismanual.

Write the model and serial

numbershere.

Youcan find them on the tub wa// just

inside the door.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here.

Proof of the original purchase date is

needed to obtain service under the

warrang

GE& You,

AServicePartnership_

Ask any GEappliance owner and they will

tefl 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 in just a few minutes ?This

Owner's Manual can tell you how

ReadthisManual

Inside you will find ma W

helpfhl hinls on how to use and

maintain your dishwasher

properly..lust a liule preventive

care on your part Call save you a

Deat deal of time and money

over die life of your dishwasher.

ReviewtheSectionon

TroubleshootingTips

You'll find many answers to

cOlnlnoll piobIeIns here.

If you review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips fixst,

you may not need to call fbr

seiMce at all.

ff YouNeedService

If you do need sei_ice, you can

relax know,ring help is only a

phone call away. A list of toll-flee

cus/omer sei_4ce numbers is

included in the back secdon.

Or you Call always call tile

GE Answer Center ®at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a d W,

7 days a week.

Safety Information ....... 4-7

Operating Instructions

ControlPanelandSettings..8, 9

DishwasherDoor .......... 12

Loadingthe Racks ...... 14-I6

OptionalAccessories ....... 17

Careand Cleaning....... 18-I9

Troubleshooting _ps

Before You

Call ForService......... 20-24

Customer Service

ProductRegistration ........ 29

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

ServiceTelephone

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

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATION.

READALL iNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING

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.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in

a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or

more. HYDROGENGAS iS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used tbr t_vo weeks or more, prevent

the possibilily of damage or injm_i by turning on all hot water

faucets and allow them to run tbr several minutes. Do fl_is bei()re

using any electi_ica] appliance which is connected to the hot water

system. This simple procedure will allow aW buih-up hydrogen gas

to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open

flame or appliance du|ing this process.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner's Manual

PROPER/NSTALMTION

ANDMAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in

accordance with the Installation Instructions before #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 CenteF?800.626.2000.

Connect to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring

system; or run an equipmenI_

gTounding conduclox with

the circuit conduclors and

connect Io the equipmenI_

gTounding lenninal or lead

of lhe appliance.

Improper connection of the

equipment-gTounding

conductor can resuh in a risk

of eleclxic shock. Check with

a qualified elecuician or

sex-vice representative if you

ae in doubt wheflmr the

appliance is properly

gTounded.

Dispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or

packing material properly.

Do not attempt to repair or

replace a W part of your

dishwasher unless it is

specifically recommended in

this manual. All odmr

sex,Tieing should be refened

/o a qualified technician.

To minimize the possibilib: of

elecuic shock, disconnecl

fl_isappliance flx)m fl_e

power supply befbre

attempting any mainlenance.

/VOTE."Turning the

dishwasher offdoes not

disconnect file appliance

fiom the power supply. We

recommend hm4ng a

qualified lechnician sex_ice

your appliance.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING

O0 NOT_..

Do nol lamper wifl_controls. Do not allow children _oplay

inside, on or wilh this

} Do not abuse, sil on, or stand

on the door or dish rack of appliance or any discarded

the dishwasher, appliance.

Do not discmd a dishwasher

_qd_out first removing the

door of the washing

companmenl.

Do noÁ store or use

combuslible mam_ials,

gasoline or other tlammable

vapors and liquids in fl_e

vicinily of lhis or aW other

appliance.

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WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

Use only powder, tabs or

liquid delergenls or weuing

agents recommended tor use

in a dishwasher and keep

them out of the reach of

children. Cascadd'

Autonlatic Dishwashing

Detergent has been approved

tor use in all GE dishwashers.

Locate sharp items so flint

dmy are not likely to damage

the door seal.

Load shmp knives _th tl_e

handles up to reduce tl_erisk

of cuHype il_jufies.

Do not wash plastic itelns

unless marked dishwasher

safe or the equivalent. For

plastic items not so marked,

check the manuf_tcmrer's

recommendations.

Non-Dishware Items: Do not

wash items such as elecnonic

air cleaner fihers, tumace

fihers and paint brushes in

your dishwasher. Damag_ to

dishwasher and discoloration

or staining of dishwasher

m W result.

Do not/ouch the heating

element during or

immediately after use.

Do not operate your

dishwasher unless all

enclosure panels me properly

in place.

Close supe_,ision isnecessmT

if this appliance is used by or

near children.

Load light plastic ilems so

they will not become

dislodged and drop to the

bottom of the dishwashe_

riley might come into contact

_qth dm heating element and

be damaged.

Readand follow this

Safety Information carefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher controlpanel.

Youcan locate your model number on the tub waft just inside the door

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model

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STATUS LOAD SELECTIONS OPTIONS

| SENSING CleanSensor

II CLEAN

ControlSettings

T_heStat.s

The Status display tells you what's happening while the

dishwasher is in oper;+fion _u_d _dso _u_ym_dfhn(tJons if they

o((u_. The lights _ill come ONindic_+fing the sequen_e of

oper_ttion the dishw_tsher is in.

SENSING

WASHING

RINSING

DRYING

CLEAN

DisplayedduringperiodsusingCleanSensortechnologyto

measurethe amountof soil inthe loadanddecideif another

prewashisneeded.

Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.

Displayedduringrinseperiods.

DisplayedduringHEATEDDRYING.

Displayedwhencycleiscomplete.LightremainsONuntil

dooris opened.

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Load Selections

Thefight abovethe selected pad will be ONto indicate which LOAD

SELECTIONhasbeen selected.

NORMAL Forloadsdeverydaydishes,glassesandcoolcvarewith

mediumsoils.

POTSPANS Forheavily soileddishesorcool<warewith dried-onor

baked-onsoils. Everydaydishesmay be included.This

cycle will not removeburned-onfoods.

CHINA CRYSTALForlightly soiledchina andcrystal.

GLASSES Forloadsofglassware.Especiallygoodto reducespotting

andfilming.

RINSE& HOLD Forrinsing partial loadsthat will be washed later.

Donot usedetergentwith this cycle.

opt o,s

Thelight abovethe selectedpad will be ON to indicate which OPTIONhasbeen selected.

POWER Forusewith heavilysoiledand/or dried-on,baked-onsoils.This option

PRESOAK MUSTbe selectedPRIORtostarting the cycle. Thisoption adds 16

minutes to the cycle time.

HI TEMP RINSE Turnson the heaterin all prerinseandfinal rinsecyclesto help prevent

spottingon dishware.Thisoption maybeturned ONor OFFduringthe

washcycle.

HEATEDDRY Shutsoff the drying heatoptions.Dishesair dry naturallyandenergyis

OFF saved.Youcanpropthe door openafter the light goesON nextto the

word CLEANwhich appearsin the STATUSdisplayfor faster drying.

HEATEDDRY Turnsthe heateron for fast drying.This cyclewill extendthe time

ON to your washcycle by 30 minutes.NOTE:Cannotbe selectedwith

RINSE&HOLDcycle.

LOCK WhentheLOCKpadistouchedtwicewithin3 seconds,all padsbecome

inoperative.Youcanlockthecontrolsto preventanyse/ectionsfrombeingmade.

Oryoucanlockthecontrols"afteryouhavestarteda cycleorselectedDELAY

STARTsothecycleorDELAYSTARTis not interrupted

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads

with this option selected.

Tounlockthedishwasherafterit hasbeenlocked,touchthe LOCKpadtwice

within 3 seconds.The lightabovetheLOCKpadwill beoff.

DELAYSTART Youcan delaythe start of a washcycle for up to 8 hours.Pressand hold

the BELAY STARTpadto choosethe numberof hoursyouwant to delay

the startof thecycle.Themachinewill countdownandstart automatically

at the correcttime. NOTE:If youforget to lockthe door a remindersignal

will beepuntil you do so.

RESET Tochangea cycleafter washingstarts,touchthe START/RESETpadto

cancelthe cycle.After water is pumpedout and motorstops,you can

reprogramand restartthe dishwasher.

Start

Close the door until it locks into place and touch the START/RESETpadto

begin the (T(le. There is a time delay between stalt-up and water fill soyou

will not hear aW wash action fight awW.

The tTcle is complete when the light is 0Nnext to the word CLEANin the

STATUSdisplay.

NOTE."The dishwasher remembers your last wcle so you don't have to

reprogram each time. %qmn the dishwasher is loaded and door latch is

in the locked position, the conuol panel lights will be ONand displ W the

last settings you selected.

If you don't want to change aW of the settings, simply t(mch the

START/RESETpadto begin the (Tcle.

Also, if a power t_dlmeoccurs, NORMALand HEATEDORYx_illautomatically

be programmed. Make anynew selections and louch the START/RESET

pad Iobegin the cycle. 9

Flashingdisp/ayfights.

What It Means What To Do

iSTATUS

NNS,NO

|WAG.ING

IRINSING

lGRYmNG

IGL_N

STATUS

SENSING

_,_S,_NG

•|RINSING

|GRY!NG

I CLEAN

STATUS

II SENSING

WASHING

i DRYING

I CLEAN

PLUS A

BEEPING

SOUND

CLEANSENSORError

START/RESETpad has

been pressed

Control Error

If the sensing light doesn't come on

during the NORMALor POTSPANS

cycles, the CLEANSENSORis not

working. Call fin set_qce. The

dishwasher will continue to work

without the CLEANSENSOR.

NOTE."This light will not stay on the

entire _Tcle.

Allow dishwasher to drain and resel

before selecting a new (Tcle.

Press the START/RESETpadto lure

offthe beeper. But tim RINSING

lighl _qll continue to flash. If this

continues call fbr set_ice.

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| SENSING : :

| WASHING

R'NS!NG

.Y,N0

iCLEAN

:PLUS A

BEEPING

SOUND

Control Error Press the START/RESETpadto mm

off the beeper and tim dishwasher

will attempt 1oreset. Then restart the

wash cycle. If this enor continues

call fbr set_4ce.

TheC/eanSensor.

The dishwasher has an exclusive CleanSensor System that measures the

amount of soil in the load and determines the number of prewashes needed

to clean the dishes.

Nerma{ Heavy

WATER TOTAL

CYCLE USAGE TIME

SEOUENCES GALLONS MINUTES

9 62

_oro_,_ _ ____ z5 58

_o_ _______

Pans Heavy 10.5 66-81

Pans

Crystal 6.1 33

Glasses

4.6 31

Rinse _:_

& Held 1,5 5

Usingthe dishwasher.

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ChecktheWaterTemperature

The entering water umst be at least 120°F. and not more than

150 °F., t_)r ettecfive cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check

the water temperature with a candy or meat the_mometer. Turn on

the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the the_mometer

in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the

temperatme stops dsing.

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UseJet-D ,BinseA_fient

Jet-Dry®rinse agent _emoves spots and prevents new fihn buikl-up

on yore dishes glasses, flat:_vare, cookware and plastic.

Fill the rinse agent dispenser

until it reaches the bottom of lip

inside the opening. Replace cap.

To check ifrinse agent is needed,

remove the cap and look into tim

dispenser. On some models, the

dispenser can be checked by

pressing the clem center of the

fill cap 2 or 3 times. Ifrinse agent

fills the cenmr of the fill cap, you

have enough.

A furldispensershould last aboutone month.

If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

Usingthe DishwasherDoor

The door must be closed and locked into place to select a

_={'_'LOaDSELECTIONoran OPTION.

:_ If the door is opened dudng acycle and left open, thedishwasher

willbeep once everyminuteund] the door is closed and latched

into place.

ProperUseof Detergent

Use only detergent specifically made tOTuse in dishwashers, Cascade +_

Aulomatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved fi>ruse in all GE

dishwashers. Keep yore deteigenI fiesh and dry. Don't put powder

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

The mnounl ofdele_gent to use depends on whed_er your wa/er is

hardor soft. Wilh hard water, you need exua deletgenl. Wifl_ soft

water, you need less delergenl.

Promct your dishes and dishwasher by conlacting your water

deparnnenl and asking how hmd your water is. Twelve or more gTains

is exUemely hmd wamr. A water softener is recommended. Wilhout

il, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open

and cause flooding. Too much demtgenl _4th soft waler can cause a

pennanenl cloudiness ofglasswme, called etching.

You'll find two delergem dispensers on the

inside door of your dishwasher. All wash _Tcles

require detergent in ll_e main cup. Wash _Tcles

with twowashes will also use the open cup. _q_en

using aulomatic dishwashing detergent tabs, <

simply place one tab in the main cup and close.

Be sure the conuol panel lights are not lit

betbre adding dem_gent. ()flmt'_4se, the

detergem cup _dll not close and lalch properly.

Add delergent then close the main cup.

NOTE"To open demtgent cup after it has

been closed, simply mm the detergent cup

handle counle>clockwise until it releases.

A snapping sound may be heard.

ForgettoAdd a Dish?

A ibrgonen dish can be added any tilne beibre the main wash.

::_ Do not open the door until lhe water spray action stops. Sleam

{ _'may rise out of tl_edishwasher.

Close the door and push the latch to tl_etin fight.

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Loadingthe dishwasherracks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and

appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model

UpperRack

The upper rack is tot glasses,cups and saucers.

Cups and glasses tit best akmg tim sides. This is

also a secure place for dishwashe>s_e plastics.

The cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in

tl_eup or do,m position to add flexibility. A wine

glass holder (on some models) secures wine glasses

at an angle tot best washability. Because _4ne

glasses come in vmious sizes, after loading, slowly

push in the rack to make sure d_ey will clear dm

top of tl_edishwasher.

The upper rack is good tot all kinds of odd-

shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and

other items should be placed t_tce do,re.

Securelarger&hwasher-safeplasticsOvertwo fingers

whenpossible

MakeSure_mall#fastic!ternsaresecureso theycan'tfall

ontotheheatingelement

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Appearanceof upperrackandlowerrackwash

towerswill var/

The Wash Tower

Keepthe Centerarea Clearb the lowerrack.

The wash lower rises [hioug_ [he cemer of _he lower

1 nn_* h x

>t(:_du" _ [ e ,rashand nnse pordons of the cycle.

A second wash toweris located in the top rack.

Water tiom the wash tower in tl_e lower rack

shoots up into this wash tower and out _he

openin_,sb,a_ the _op. X,_q_enloading items around

_hiswash _ower do not block the top openings.

Don'tblockit or bail tall thingsnextto it.

Also, be cmefld not to let a pordon

of an item such as a pot or dish

handle extend through the bottom

rack. This could block the wash

m_n and cause poor washing results.

Lower Rack

When loading the !ower rack, do not load largeplatters Or

trays in the front right Comer.They mayprevent detergent

from circulating during the wash cycle,

The lower rack is best used tbr plates, saucers, and

cookware. Lmge imms such as broiler pans and

racks should gs) along the sides. Load platters, pots

and bowls along dm sides, in comers, or in tile

back. The soiled side of items should t_tce die

center of die rack.

Fold<lo,m fingers provide flexibility tbr exua large

and hard-to-fit items.

The fingers may be left in the up posidon or tblded

doom to customize die lower rack.

Don't /etanYitemextend

throughbottom,

Silverware Basket

Put flatware in tlle removable basket _4tll fbrk and

knite handles up to protect your hands. Place

spoons in die basket _4tll handles doom. Mix

knives, fbrks and spoons so dmy don't nest

together. Dist_ibum evenly. Small plastic imms,

such as measuring spoons and lids flom small

containers, should g_ in the bottom of the

silverware basket _4tll silver,rare on top.

To increase tlle flexibility of the lower rack, tile

silver,rare basket may be split. (;rasp tile basket at

opposite comers and slide apart. The basket

sections should be placed in tile lower rack by

hanging them on dm top hoop.

A cover can be lowered to eidler side

to secure liglmveight items flom the

eflec ts of tile vigorous wash ac/ion.

Theaccessorybasketcan hold small imms such as:

baby botde nipples, plastic lids, corn cob holders,

etc. It can hang from the tophoop of the upper rack

along theright side or it can also hang on theright or

left side of the lower rack. When hangingthe accessory

basketon theright side in theupperrack makesure the

topis closedand nothingis sticking out. I5

Loading12and 10place settings...

Follow these guidelines for loading 12and 10place settings. Features and

appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model

Upper Rack--lO place setting Lower Rack--lO place setting

Upper Rack--12 place setting Lower Rack--12 place setting

Aboutoptional accessories.

Youcan change the door and lower access panel appearance of your

dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories:

Color Panels

I/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

Color panels-- Replacement door panels and loweI access panels

are available in tile ff)llo,_qn,gcolors:

GPFaOOA(Almond)

:_GPF4OOB(Black)

GPF4OOW(White)

GPF400S(StainlessSteel)

NOTE."The GPFIO0dishwasher doorspring kit _411be included with

the stainless steel color paneland illust be installed _th it.

Woodpaneltrimkit--This accessorycontains trimandinstructions

fbr you to supply and install a 1/4"thick decorative wood door and

lowe_accesspanel:

GPF425A(Almond)

_,GPF425B(Black)

GPF425W(White)

NOTE."The GPFIO0dishwasherdoorspring k# must also be orde_ed

and installed when the doorpanel weighs fourIbs.or more.

Trimlesspanelkit--This accesso Ucontains parts and instructions

fbr you to supply and install a 3/4" thick decorative wood door and

lowe_ access panel:

GPF475

NOTE."The GPFIO0dishwasherdoorspringkit_ll be included with

the trimlesspanelkitand must be installed _th it.

Caringforthe dishwasher.

Toclean 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.

Protect Against Freezing

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place dining

lhe winter, ask a seevice technician to:

...............................................fuses c,rtrip ci_cuit breaker.

_ Turn offthe water supply and disconnect d_e wamr

.......................inlet line fiom the water valve.

{_ii Drain water fiom the water inlet line and water

.......................valve. (Use a pan It:,catch the water.)

Reconnect d)e water inlet line to the water valve.

Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub

.......................botIOlll and use a sponge to soak up water in the

robber boot.

Checkthea#gapanytime

yourdishwasherisn't

drabingwe#.

Does YourDishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air gap protects your dishwasher against wamr

backing up into it ira drain clogs. The air gap is not a

part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your

wanamy. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so

you may not have one.

The air gap is easy to clean.

Turn offthe dishwasher and lift off the chrome

coveI.

Unscrew the plastic cap and clem_with a toothpick.

The Stainless Steel Panels

The stainless steel panels can be cleaned _4th Stainless Steel Magic or a

similar product using a clean, soft cloth.

You (:an order Stainless Steel Magic # WXIOXI5 through GE Parts by

calling 800-626-2002.

Before you carl for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not

need to carl for service.

Controlpanellightsgo

offwhen you'resetting

controls

Noise

Possible Causes

Time too long between

touching of selected pads

What To Do

Ea(h pad must be louched

_4thin 30 seconds of the

others. To relighl, touch

aW pad again, or unlock

and relawh door.

Some of the sounds

you'll hear are normal

Utensils are not secure

in the rack or something

small has dropped into

the rack

Soft food disposal

shredding acdon.

Drain valve opening to

pump water out.

Timer conlrol as (ycle

proglesses.

Delergenl cup opening.

The motor stopping during

the &ying period.

Water draining out of the

mb immediately atier you

touch $TART_ESETpad.

Make sure eveiTthing is

secured in dishwasher.

Motor hums Dishwasher has not been

used on a regular basis. If

you do not use your

dishwasher often, set it lo

till and pump out once

eveUweek. This will help

keep the seal moist and

the garbage disposer clear.

Detergentleftin Dishes are blocking the Reposidon/l_e dishes.

dispensercups detergent cups

Detergentcup lid

latchedaccidentally

by user

()pen the door and press

the START/RESETpad

three times _thin t_vo

seconds. The delergenl

cup will t_ip.

Waterstanding in

thebottomof thetub

PossibleCauses

This is normal

Drain is cloggedWaterwon't pump

out of the tub

Suds in the tub Correct detergent

wasn't used

Rinse agent

was spilled

Stained tub interior Detergent with

colorant was used

Some tomato-based

foods can stain

What ToOo

A small alnount ofclem]

water around the outlet on

the tub bottom at the back

of the tnb keeps the water

seal lubficamd.

If you have an air gap,

clean it.

Check to see ifyour kitchen

sink isdraining well.Ifnot,

you may need aplumber.

Ifthe dishwasher drains into a

disposer, run disposer clem.

Use onlyau/omafic dishwasher

dem_gents to avoid sudsing.

Cascade" Automatic

Dishwashing Demrgent has

been approved for use in all

GEdishwashers.

To remove suds flom the tnb,

()pen the dishwasher and let

suds evaporam. Add 1 gallon

of cold water to the rob. Close

the door until it locks into

place. Pump out waler by

pressing STRRT/RESET,then

immediately press SURT/RESEr

again. Repeat ifnecessa U.

Always_6pe up rinse agent

spillsimmediamly.

Some detergents contain

colorant (pigment or dyes)

that will discolor the tub

interior with exmnded use.

Check the dem_gent cup

tot signs of any discoloration.

If cup is discolored, change to

detergent will]out any colorant.

Cascade" Automatic

Dishwashing Demrgent has

been approved tot use in all

GE dishwashers.

Use of the RINSE& HOLOcycle

(on some models) after adding

die dish to the load can

decrease the level of staining. 21

Before you carl for service...

Possible Cause'_s-- What ToD'_'o_

Dishes andflatware Inlet water temperature Raise the wa/ev heater

notclean is below 120°F. tempevatme tn 120°F.

Use HITEMPWASH.

Water pressure is Turn (m a thuce/. Is water

temporarily low coming out move slowly

/han usual? If so, wait until

pvessme is normal betbve

using your dishwasher.

Spotsandfilming

ong/asses and

flatware

Air gap is clogged Clean the air gap.

Improper rack loading Make sure large dishware

does not block the

dete_genl dispenser or the

wash ainu.

Extremely hard water

Low inlet water

temperature

Overloading the

dishwasher

Improper loading

Old or damp powder

detergent

Rinse agent dispenser

empty

Too tilde detergent

Use Jet-Dry ® rinse agem to

remove spo/s and prevenl

new fihn build-up.

To remove stubborn spots

and pre-existing tihn tiom

glassware:

IRemove all metal utensils

flom the dishwasher.

2Do not acid demtgent.

3Select the long_st cycle.

4tStart the dishwasher mad

allow to run fbr 18 to 22

minutes. Dishwasher will

now be in the main wash.

5()pen the door and pour

2 cups (500 ml) of while

xqnegar into the bottom of

the dishwasher.

6Close the door and allow

to complete tim cycle.

If vinegar rinse doesn't

work: Repeat as above,

except use 1/4 (:up (60 ml)

ofciwic acid c_ystals

instead of vinegar.

Possible Causes What ToDo

Cloudinesson Combination of soft

glassware water and too much

detergent

Black orgray

marksondishes

Yellow orbrown film

oninsidesurfaces

Water temperature

entering the dishwasher

exceeds 150°F.

This is called etching and

is permanent. To prevent

this tiom happening, use

less delerg_nt if you have

soft water. Wash glassware

in the shortest cycle that

will get flmm clean.

Lower the water healer

temperature.

Aluminum utensils have Remove marks x_dfl_a mild,

rubbed against dishes abrasive cleaner.

Tea or coffee stains Remove the stain by hand,

using a soludon of 1/2 cup

bleach and 3 cups wm_n

water.

AWARNING

Beit)re cleaning interior

wait at least 20 minutes

alier a (Tcle for tl_e

heating element to cool

doom. Failure to do st) can

result in bums.

Whitefilmoninside

surfaces

An overall yellow or

brown t'dm can be caused

by iron deposits in water

Hard water minerals

A special fiher in the water

supply line is dm only way

iv)conect this problem.

Contact a water softener

company.

To clean the inmfior, apply

dishwasher detergent to a

damp sponge. Wear

rubber gloves. 1)onotuse

aW type ofclem_ser other

dmn dishwasher detergent

because it may cause

toaming or sudsing.

Cascade" Automatic

Dishwashing Detergent

has been approved fbr use

in all GE dishwashers.

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Before you call for service...

PossibleCause'_s What ToD'_'o_

Dishes don't dry Low inlet water Make sure inle! water

temperature /empera/ure is toneel.

Selec/HI TEMPmNSE

and/or HEATED ORg

Controlpanel

respondedto inputs

hut dishwashernever

filled with water

Rinse agent dispenser

is empty

Door latch may not be

properly seated

Check ll_e rinse a,g_nt

dispenser.

Call tot se_,ice.

Dishwasher won't run

Steam

Fuse is blown, or the

circuit breaker _ripped

Replace tuse or reset

circuit breaker. Remove

a W other appliances tiom

the circuit.

TIy resetting the

START/BESETpad.

This is normal Steam comes through

the vent by the door latch

during d_ying and when

wa_er is being pumped out.

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Please place in envelope and mail to:

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Warranty Registration Department

P.O. Box 34070

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Cuslonler:

Thank you tot purchasing our product and thank you for placing your

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have questions,

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infi wmalion call the

(;E Ans_er (emer

800.626.2000.

Model Number Serial Number

Important: If you did not get a registration card with

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GEDishwasher Warranty

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care®technician. For service,

call 800-GE-CARES.

GEWill Replace:

One Year Any part of lhe dishwasher which fails clue/o a det((1 in

Fromthe date of the materials or workmanship. During this h///one-year

originalpurchase warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor

and in-home service to replace dm defective pro1.

Second Year Any part of the dishwasher which tails due loa deice/in

From the date of the me/oriels or workmanship. During this second-year

origlnalpurchase limited warranty, you will be responsible tot any labor or

in-home sei_,i(e (()sis.

Five}team

Fromthe date of the

originalpurchase

TwentyYears

Fromthe date of the

originalpurchase

Thedishwasherrock, ifit should rust, or theelectronic

control moduleit it should tail clue to a detect in

materials or workmanship. During this five-year limited

warranty,you xdll be responsible tot any labor or in-home

seivice costs.

ThePermaruf®tubor doorliner,ifil tails Iv)contain

water due to a detect in materials or w(wkmanship.

During this fulllwenty-year warranty,GE xdll also

provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service

to replace the detective part.

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 appfiance.

Cleaning or servicing of the air gap

device in the drain llne.

Thiswarrantyisextendedto theoriginalpurchaserandanysucceedingownerforpmductspurchased

for homeusewithintheUSA.InAlaska,thewarrantyexcludesthecostof shippingorservicecallsto

yourhome.

Some states do not a/low the exclusion or hmitation of incidental or consequential damages. This

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state. Toknow what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumeraffairs office oryour

state'sAttorney Genera/.

Warrantor:General ElectricCompany.Louisville, I0/40225 3I

ServiceTelephoneNumbers.

GEAnswerCenter® 800.626.2000

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

In-HomeRepairService800-CE-CARES(80&432-2737)

Expert GE repair service is only a phone (all away.

SpecialNeedsService800.626.2000

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

GE offers, flee ofchar,ge, a brochure to assist in planning a bmrie>

flee kitchen tbr persons with limited mobility.

ServiceContracts8_-_2_-2224

Purchase a (;E service contract while your warranty is still in effect

and you'll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Sex_qcewill

still be there 'atier your warranty expires.

PartsandAccessories800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their oxm appliances can have pmts

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

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Instructionscontained in this manualcoverprocedurestohe performed

by anyuser.Otherservicing generally should he referredto qualified

service personnel.Cautionmusthe exercised,since improper servicing

maycauseunsafeoperation.

ServiceSatisfaction

If you me not satisfied with the ser\qce you receive flom GE, tbllow

these three steps. First,contact the people who serviced your

appliance. Next, if you axe still not pleased, wrim all the delails-

including your phone numbex=to: Manager, Customer Relations,

GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louis_qlle, KY 40225. Finall_ if your

problem is still not resolved, w_im:

Major Appliance (_onsumer Action Pio,gralll

20 North Wacker Drive, Chica,go, IL 60606.

PfinteflinLouisville,KY

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