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Safety hlformation ....... 4-7

Opera ting lnstructions

Connecting Elecuici/y ..... l l

Control Panels ............ 12

Control Settings ........... 13

Dial Cycles ............ 14, 15

I,oading the

Dishwasher Racks ...... 18, 19

Optional Accessories ...... 21

Unicouple .............. 8-10

Using the Dishwasher . .16, 17

Care and Cleaning ........ 20

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

for Service ............. 22-27

Customer Service

Product Registration ....... 29

Service Telephone

Numbers ....... 3, Back Cover

Win'rainy ................. 31

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GE& You,AServicePartnership.

Important!

Two easy ways to register your appliance /.

5_' Throtl¢_h tile ....interrlet at x_ o°eatl:-) -)liances.... (onl

Complete and mail tile enclosed Product Registratior_ Card

Write the model and serial numbershere.

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Youcan find them on the tub wailjust insido the door.

Staple sales slip orcancelled check here.

Proof of the origina/ purchaso date is needed to obtain

service under the warrant.

Manual

Inside ?()u will find many helptill hirers on how to use and maintair_

}our dishwasher properl}, lust a little preventive care (m }our part

can save yOU a g-real deal of time aild nlolley over the lile ot your

dishwasher.

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You'll tind man} answers to common problems here. [tyou review our

chart ot Troubleshooting Tips tirst, you ma) not need to call for sea-vice

atall.

If YouNeedService

lfyou do need service, you can reke_, knowing help is only a phone call

away, A list of toll-ii'ee (alstomer service numbers is included in the back

section. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center <')at 800.626.2000,

94 hours a day, 7 days a week.

OR

Visit our $\ebsite at: www.geappliances.com

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

AWARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be

foflowed 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 thathas notbeen used for two weeks or

more. HYDROGENGAS IS EXPLOSIVE,

If tile hot water has not been tlsed tot two weeks or more, prevent

the possibilit 3of damage or ir{itu), by turning on all hot water

tm_cets and allow them to run tor several minutes. Do this betore

using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water

s_stem. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hvdro_,-en oas

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

fianm or appliance during this 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 #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.

s_,Connect to a grounded

metal, permarmr_t wiring

system; or run an equipment-

grour_dir_oconductor with

the cirolit conductors and

connect to the equipment-

groundino terminal or lead

of the appliance.

N Improper connection ot the

equipmentNTounding

conductor can resuh in a risk

of electric shock. Check with

a qualified electrician or

service representative if you

are in doubt whether the

appliance is properly

grounded.

_ l)ispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or

packing material properl).

N I)o not attempt to repair

or replace any part ot ?x_ur

dishwasher unless it is

specitically recommended

in this manual. All other

servicing should be reterred

to a qualitied technician.

N To minimize the possibility ot

electric shock, disconnect this

appliance ti'om the power

supply betk_re attempting any

maintenance. NOTE:Turning

the disl'rwasher otl does not

disconnect the appliance

t;'om the power supply.

We recommend having a

qualified technician service

your appliance.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

AWARNING!

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DONOT...

i¢ Do not tamperwith controls.

i_ Do not _tbuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish r_tck oi

die dishw_tsher.

i¢ Do not allow children to play

inside, on or with this

appliance or any discarded

appliance.

s_i'I)o not discard a dishwasher

without first removing the

door of the washing

compartment.

i_ Do not store or rise

combustible materials,

g_/soline or other tlammable

vapors and liquids in the

vicinity ot this or any other

appliance.

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

_ Use only powder, tabs or

liquid detergents, or wetting,

agents recommended for use

in a dishwasher and keep

them out of the reach of

children. Cascade ')

Automatic l)ishwashing

I) r? lere ge -_thas been approved

ti)r use in all GE dishwashers.

s_?'1Jocate sharp items so that

they are not likely to damage

the door seal.

i_ I,oad sharp knives with the

handles up to reduce the risk

ot cut-t}T)e ir_juries.

N I)o not wash plastic items

unless marked dishwashor

solo or the equivalent. For

plastic items not so marked,

check the mamfli_cturer's

recommendations.

_ Non4)ishware Items: Do not

wash items S[lch as electronic

air cleaner fihers, furnace

filters and paint brushes in

your dishwasher, l)amage to

dishwasher and discoloration

or staining of dishwasher

may result.

s_?,I)o not touch the heatino-

element during or

immediately _ffter use.

i¢ Do not operate y)ur

dishwasher unless all

enclosure panels are properly

in place.

N (;lose supervision is necessa U

if this appliance is used by or

near children.

s_i' 1 h( h

oad "g t plastic items so

they Mll not become

dislodged and drop to the

bottom ot the dishwasher-

the} might come into contact

with the heating element and

be damaged.

READAND FOLLOWTHIS

SAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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About the unicouple.

Before Operating the Dishwasher the First -time

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Attachthefaucetadapter.The special faucet adapter

supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to

the sink tim(el betbre you can use your dishwasher,

The taucet adapter is designed to tit standard spouts

having internal or external threads. You willfind the

adapter and two washersin the faucet adapter packet in

your dishwashe_

Toinstall faucet adapter, first remove the old aerator or

trim ring on your tm_cet spout.

Iffaucet has external threads: Insert the thinner otthe

m'o washers into tile faucet adapter and attach it to tile

taucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.

Iffaucet has internal threads: Insert both otthe washers

into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.

If tile faucet adapter threads do not match your t_tucet

spout, }our local hardware or phmfl)ing suppl} store

normall} has additional fittings to adapt }our tm_cet

spout to the special faucet adapter.

NOTE: A sink sprayattachment hose can burst ff it is installed

on the samesink with your dishwasher We suggest that you

disconnect the sick spraya ttachmeet ff your sick has one and

plug the hole.

How to Connect the Unicouple

Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely ()tit fl'orn

storage cornpam-ner_t located at rear oI dishwasher

and attach it to the timcet adapter,

Attach tile Unicouple connector to tile taucet

adapter b) depressing the collar at the top of the

connector. When Unicouple is all the way up onto

the adapter, release file collar. It will then snap into

position to h)ck the Unicouple in place.

The U nicouple's small hose carries xcater ti'om tile

tmlcet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries drain

water to tile sink. Be sure Unicouple is pointing

toward the sink bowl drain opening and tile sink

drain is open tier water that will drain tram your

dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a

disposer, operam the disposer until it is completely

empty beti)re starting the dishxcdsher.

Turn hot water rill} on beiore starting the

d shwasher.

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How to Disconnect the Unicouple from Faucet Adapter

P,elease tile water pressure b} depressing tile pressure release

btltton. This relieves water pressure and protects '_OII, and the

room, fi'om severe splashing.

Rele_tse Unitouple ti'()nl thucet b} depressing tile collar at tile

.....................top of the Unicouple connector.

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About the unicouple.

How to Disconnect the Dishwasher

Remove..... the power (ord plug, fl'om the....wall re(eptacle.

i)isconnect Unicouple fl'om taucet adapter.

NOTE:Whenmotorstopsat theendof thefinal dnse,theUnicouplecanbe

disconnectedandreturnedtostorage,

How to Drain Excess Water From Unicouple Hoses

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11the sink is 34" or higher ti'om the floor, the excess

water in Unicouple hoses cannot be drained directly

into the sink. It will be necessat T to drain excess water

fl'om hoses into a bowl or stfitable container that is held

outside and lower than the sink.

About connecting electricity.

ACAUTION,forpersonalsafety:

DONOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDORAN ADAPTERPLUGWITH THIS

APPLIANCE.

DONOT UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,CUTORREMOVETHETHIRD

GROUNDINGPRONGFROMTHEPOWERCORD.

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS--Thisappliance must be grounded. In

the event oI a malflmction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the

risk of electric shock by providing a path ot least resistance tbr

electric current. This dishwasher is equipped with a cord having a

grounding conductor and a grounding plu , The plu , must be

plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in

accordance with the NATIONAt ELECTRICCODE,ANSI/NPFANO. 70.

DANGER--hnproper connection oI the equipment/grounding

conductor can resuh in a risk of electric shock. Check with a

qualified electrician or serviceman ityou are in doubt as to whether

the dishwasher is properl} grounded. [)o not modit_, the plug

provided with the appliance; itit will not fit the outlet, have a proper

outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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Electrical Requirements

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fllsurepropergroundexistsbetoreuse

:i;"This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz,

and connected to an individual, properly grounded

branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit

breaker or time-delay fuse.

N If the electric supply provided does not meet the

above specifications, it is recommended dmt a

licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

N Your dishwasher cir_fit should not be used tbr any

other appliance while the dishwasher is in operation as

the dishwasher requires the lull capacity otthe drcuit.

_ If the wall receptacle ym ph N the dishwasher's power

cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on the switch.

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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.

Models GSC3200 and GSC3230

CYCLES E_ER_Y OPTIOn,S ON

POTS _ORMAL H_TE_PWASH HEATEDDRY

&PAN_ WASH _N _FP _ _FF

RINSEONLYr._ATEDD_ _r_

Models GSC3400 and GSC3430

CYCLES ENEn_yOPTIONS

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ControlSettings

OCycles

POTS&

PANS 9.5gal.,63 rain. Rinse-Rinse-Rinse-MainWad_-Rinse-Rinse-Rinse

Forheavilysoileddisl_esorcookwarewith dried-on

or baked-onsoils. Everydaydishesmaybe included.

Tiffscyclewill not removeburned-onfoods.

NORMAL 8.0gal.,63 min. Rinse Rinse_MainWashq:_inse-RinseRinse

WASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookware

witl=mediumsoils.NOTE."Manydisl_esI_avelighter

soil than normal.Choosinga cycle other than

NORMAL WASHwiii saveenergyandwater.

LIGHT 6.7gal.,63 min. Rinse Rinse-MainWash-Rinse-Rinse

WASH Fordisheswith light soils.

SHORT 6.6gal.,55 rain. Rinse MainWasl_Rinseq:_inse-Rinse

WASH Forquicklywashing loadsof everydaydisheswith medium

soilsthat havenot driedoil, su@as loadsconsistingmostly

of glasses.

RINSE 3.9gal.,12min. Rinse Rinseq:_inse

ONLY Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewashedlater.

Do not usedetergent

PLATE Forwarming cleandishesandserving plates.Thiscyclewill take

WARMER approximately32 minutes.

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

START Preheatswashwater to correcttemperature.

Make sure the l)ial is at the OFFpositiorL

s_' l_atch the door.

OEnergy Options

HITEMP Providesextra heat for bestperformance,it is usedbest

WASH with heavily-soileddishes.

HEATED Turnsthe dryingheater on for fast drying.Thiscycle will extend

DRY ON the time to your wasl_cycle. Availableon aii wasl_cyclesexcept

RINSE ONLY,Addapproximately32minutesto tile cycle.

HEATED Shutsoff tile drying heatoptions.Dishesair dry naturally

DRY OFF andenergyissaved.

OStart

Slowly turn the DiM to the START1)osition. Don't turn it past

the STARTposiuon,or you could accidentally miss a rinse.

There is a time delay between start-up and water 1ill so you

will not hear anywash action right a_cay.

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About the dial cycles.

Short Wash

ROT START

OPTION

START DELAy %'_ STAR T

(HRS) '_ SHORT

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OFF

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For quicklywashing loads ot eve)3(la_,dishes with

medium soils that have not dried on.

_ Select the NORMALWASH(ycleand any options.

_lie sure the door isunlatched.

_ Slowlyturnthe Dial to SHORTWASH,

_I atch the door to start the c?vle.

HDT START

OPTION

START DELAy g'_ START

RINSE ONLY

Rinse Only

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not

uso dotorgont

Make sure HEATED DRY OEEis selected.

Be sure the door is unlatched

:_{_ Slowly turn the I)ial to RINSE ONLY.

Iatch the door to start the cycle.

ROTSTART

OPTION

START DELAy g'_ START

(HRS) _SHORT

WASH

PLATE WARMER

Plate Warmer

For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This (7,cle

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wdl take approxlmatel, 32 minutes.

) Ix)ad clean dishware to be'warnle(l

>_, Select HEATED DRY. ON.

lie sure the door is unlatched

Slowly turn the Dial to PLATE WARMER.

l_atch the door to start the cycle

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HOT START

OPTION

START DELAy _ '_ STAR T

(fiRS) % SHORT

,_- WASH

OFF

P_TEWARMER

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m_O ORYOFF}

Hot Start

Preheats wash water to correct temperature.

Select the HOT STARTcvcle and am other option.

_{ Be sure the door is unlatched.

Slowl} turn the l)ial to HOTSTART

I_atch the door to start the ode.

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HOT START

OPT}ON

START DELAY %'_ START

(RRS) '_ SHORT

WASH

OFF

pLATEWARMER

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Start Delay (GSC3400andGSC3430only)

The STARTBELAYwill allow you to delay the start time oi

any c) cle not on the ]Dial automatically t{)r up to 6 horn's.

Be sure the door is mflatched.

Select the wash cycle and option }ou want.

Slowly turn the Dial to desired time. The CYCLEON

..............light will come on.

l_atd_ the door to start the (v(le.

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Using the dishwasher.

Checkthe Water Temperature

The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not nlore than

150° F., tbr ettective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check

tile water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn oil

tile hot water taucet nearest the dishwasher, place tile thernlometer

in a glass and let tile water run continuousl} into tile glass until tile

temperature stops rising.

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UsedebD,T ® RinseAgent

Jet-Dry_rinse agent removes spots and prevents new tilm build-up

on }our dishes, glasses, tlatware, cookware and plastic.

Fill the rinse agent dispenser

until it reaches the botton_ of lip

inside the opening. Replace cap.

To check it rinse agent is needed,

renlove tile cap and look into tile

dispenser. ()n sonle models, the

dispenser can )e checked by

r s ll-l( h "

p e 's g t e (lear center of the

till cap 2 or 3 times, lt'rinse agent

tills tile center ot the till cap, you

have enough.

A full dispensershould last about one month.

If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

ForgettoAdda Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time betore tile detergent cup

opens.

Push tile door latch to tile lefl.

_I)o not open the door tlntil the water spra} action stops. Steam

:: :::::::_II1_-l} rise Ollt of tile dishwasher.

Close tile door and push tile latch to tile far right.

ProperUseof Detergent

Use only detergent specithally made tot use in dishwashers. ( ascade '_

Automatic Dislm_ashing [)ete_\gent has been approved ior use in all GE

dishwashers. Keep your detergent tt'esh and d[)-.Don't put powder

detergent into the dispenser until ?xm're tea@ to _ash dishes.

The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is

hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soil

water, you need less detergent.

Protect ;,xmr dishes and distm-asher by contacting ?xmr water

department and asking how hard ?xmr water is. Twelve or more grains

is extremely hard water. A water sotiener is recommended. Without it,

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

cause tlooding. Too nmch detergent with soil x_-atercan cm_se a

perrnanent cloudiness of glassuvu'e, called otching.

You'll find two detergent dispensers on the

door ofyour dishwasher. All wash cycles except ipig;_

RINSE ONF require detergent in the main cup.

I fvour dishes h_n,eextra heaw soil or VOllhave

hard water yotl inay want to add detergerH to tile _@_open cup also. X_,rashcycles with two washes will

also use the open cup. _hen using automatic Main"cup.._\ _

dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one

tab in the main cup and close.

Be sure the Dial is OFFbeiore adding detergent. ()therwise, the

detergent cup will not close and latch properly. Add detergent dlen

close the main cup.

NOTE:To open deteNent (alp after it has ..........

been closed, simply turn the detergent cup

handle counterclockwise until it releases.

A snapping sound may be heard.

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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

Tile upper rack is tor glasses, tups and saucers.

CtlpS al-ld glasses fit best alol-l_ tile sides. This is

also a secure place tor dishwasher-sate plastics.

The upper rack is good tot all kinds of odd-

shaped utensils. Saucepans, nlixing bowls and

other items should be placed l_lce down.

Securelargerdishwasher-safeplasticsovertwo fingers

whenpossible.

Makesuresmallplasticitemsaresecuresotheycan?fall

ontotheheatingelement.

An upperwasharm(onsomemodels)is locatedabovethe

toprack.Checkto makesurethattall itemswill notblock

rotationof thisarm.

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The Wash Tower

Keepthecenterareaclearinthelowerrack.

Tile wash tower rises throtlgh tile tenter of tile

lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of

tile cycle.

Don'tblockit ortoadtall thingsnexttoit.

Also, be careful not to let a

portion otan item such as a pot or

dish handle extend through ttle

bottom rack, This could block tile

wash arm and cause poor washing

results.

Lower Rack

Whenioadingthelowerrack,donot loadlargepiattersor

traysb thefrontrightcornerTheymaypreventdetergent

fromcirculatingduringthewashcycle.

The lower rack is best used tor plates, saucers

and cookware, IJaNe items such as broiler pans

and racks should go along the sides, 1Joad

platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in

corners, or in the back, The soiled side ot items

should t_lce the center of the rack.

Don,t let any

item extend

through bottom.

Silverware Basket

t'ut flatware in the removable basket with tork

and knil_' handles up to protect your hands. Place

spoons in tile basket with handles down. Mix

knives, torks and spoons so they don't nest

to,,-ether I)istribute exenlx Small plastic items

such as measuring spoons and lids ti'om small

containers, should go in the bottom of the

silverware basket with silverware on top.

A security cell cover (Oil some

...., models) hinged in some

handles can be lowered to

either side to secure

lightweight,,items ti'om the

etlects ot tile vigorous

wash action.

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Caringfor 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.

Sumpcoverscrews

Protect Against Freezing

II your dishwasher s leti in an unheated pla_e during

tile winter, ask a service technician to:

_{ Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove

r ftlses or trip c rcut )reaker.

Turn off'the water suppl) and disconnect the water

:::::::::::::::inlet line i]?Ollltile water valve.

:: I)rain water ti'om tile inlet line and water valve.

(Use a pan to catch the water.)

Reconnect tile water inlet line to tile water vah,e.

Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub

bottonl and use a sponge to soak up water in the

rubber boot.

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Checkthe airgap anytime your

dishwasherisn"tdrainingwell.

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Does YourDishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air ap pr( tects your dislm asher against xsater

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

a part ot the dishwasher. It is not covered byT,xmr

warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps,

so }x)u may not have one.

The air gap is easF to clean.

Turn off'ttle dishwasher and Ritioff tile chrome

lover.

Unscrew ttle plastic cap and clean x_dtha toothpick.

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Aboutoptional accessories.

Voucanchangethedoorandloweraccesspanelappearanceofyour 1_

dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories:

ColorPanels

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--Replacenlent door panels and lower accesspanels

are available in the t_dlowing (olors:

_GPF3OOA(Almond)

i_ GPF3OOB(Black)

_GPF3OOW(White)

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

tor you to supply and install a ['4" thick decorative wood door and

lower access panel:

_; GPF325A(Almond)

_GPF325B(Black)

i_ GPF325W(White)

NOTE:The GPFIO0dishwasherdoorspring kitmust also be ordered

and installed when the doorpanel weighsfour Ibs.ormore.

Trimlesspanel kit--This accesso_)"(ontains partsand instructions

fi)r you to supply and install a 3/4" thick de(:orative wood door and

lower access panel:

NGPF375

NOTE:The GPFIO0dishwasherdoorspring kitwill be included with

the trimless panel kit and must be installed with it.

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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'trun Fuseis blown, or the

circuit breaker lripped

What ToDo

Replace fl_se or reset

cir(_fit breaker. Remove

any other appliances ti'om

the circuit.

Noise Some of the sounds

you'll hear are normal

Soft _()od disposal

shredding action.

Drain valve opening to

pump _ater out.

' Timer control as _ycle

progresses.

Detergent cup opening.

Ttle motor st()ll:) 3ilw..,durin g"

tile (hTing period.

Utensils are not secure

in the rack or something

small has dropped into

the rack

Make sure evel3 thing is

secured in dishwasher.

Motor hums l)istm-asher has not been

used on a reglflar basis, h

}'Oil d() not tlSe }'()[ff

dishwasher often, set it to

fill and pump out once

evervweek. This will help

keep the seal moist and

the garbage disposer clear.

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Possible Causes

Water standing in This is normal

the bottom of the tub

Water won'tpmnp Drain is clogged

out of the tub

Suds in the tub Correct detergent

wasn't used

Rinse agem

was spilled

What ToDo

A small amount of clean

water around tile outlet on

tile ufl) bottom at file back

ot tile tub keeps tile water

seal lubricated.

lfy)u have an air gap,

clean it.

Check 1osee ifymr kilchen

sink is draining well. II not,

you may need a plumber.

Ifthe dishwasher drains

into a disposer, run

disposer clear.

' Use only automatic

dishwasher detergents to

avoid sudsing. Cascade':

_utomatic I)ishx_ashim,-

l)etergent has been

approved t0r use in all

GE distm_lshers.

To renlove stlds t]:'oill the

tub, open the dishwasher

and let suds evaporate.

Add 1gMlon of cold water

to the tub. Close and latch

the dishwasher, t'ump out

water by slowly turrfir N tile

Dial until a drain period

is reached. Repeat if

necessa U,

•_b.'_a_,s.wi[p3etl rinse _aoen [

spills mined ateh,,

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Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting -tips

Possible Causes

Stained tub interior Detergent with

colorant was used

What ToDo

Sorne (tetergents contairi

colorant (pigment or dyes)

that will discolor the mb

interior with extended use.

Check the detergent cup

tor signs oI an)

discoloration. Itcup is

discolored, charNe to

detergerit without an}

colorant. Cascade '>

Automatic I)ish_ ashino

Detergent has been

approved tor use in all

GE dishwashers.

Dishesdon'tdry

Dishesandflatware

notclean

Some tomato-based

foods can stain

Low inlet water

temperature

Rinse agent dispenser

is empty

Inlet water temperature

is below 120°F.

Water pressure is

temporarily low

Air gap is clogged

hnproper rack loading

Use of tile RINSEONLY

c?vle (on some models)

aiier adding tile dish to tile

load call decrease the level

ot stainino

Make sure inlet water

temperature is correct.

Check the rinse agent

dispenser.

Raise the "_caterheater

temperature to 120%.

Use tile HI TEMPWASHor

HOTSTARToption.

TIII'II on a t_iucet. Is water

coming out more slowly

than usual? If so, wait until

pressure is normal bet(_re

using y)ur dishwasher.

Clean the air gap.

Make sure lane dishware

does not block tile

detergent dispenser

or tile wash arm.

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Spotsandfihning

onglassesand

flatware

Possible Causes

Exlremely hard water

Low inlet water

temperature

Overloading the

dishwasher

Improper loading

Old or damp powder

detergent

Rinse agent dispenser

empff

Too little detergent

What ToDo

Use det-Dt_ rinse agent to

renlove spots and prevent

new fihn build-up.

To renlove Stllbborll spots

and pre-existing tilm fl'om

glassware:

IRemove all metal utensils

fl'om the dishwasher.

2I)o not add detergent.

3Select tile longest c7,tie.

4Start the distm-asher and

allow to mn tor 18 to 22

minutes. I)ishwasher will

n()wbe in tile main wash.

5Open tile door and pour

2 (_lps (500 nil) ot white

vinegar into tile bottom of

the distm_asher.

Cloudinesson

glassware

Combination of soft

water and too much

detergent

6Close tile door and allow

to complete tile tycle.

If vinegar rinse doesn't

_mik: Repeat as above,

except use 1/4 {rip (60 ml)

ot citric acid crystals

instead ot vinegar.

This is called otching and

is permanent. To prevent

this ti'om happeMng, use

less detergent ityou have

soft water. Wash glassware

in the shortest c?vle that

will get them clean.

Water temperature Ix_wer tile xx_aterheater

entering the dishwasher temperature.

exceeds 150°F.

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Troubleshooting -tips

Possible Causes

Yelloworbrownfihn

oninsidesurfaces

What ToDo

Tea or coffee stains Remove the stain by hand,

using a solntiorl of i/2 cup

bleach and 3 cups warm

water.

AWARNING

Betore deanir_g interior

wait at least 20 minutes

alter a cT,_lefi)r the

heafir N elernerlt to cool

dowrL l_ailure to do so can

resuh in bl3ri1s.

An overall yellow or

brown film can be caused

by iron deposits in water

A special fiher in the water

supply line is the only way

to correct this problem.

Contact a water sotiener

company.

White fihn on inside

surfaces

Hard water minerals ' To clean the interior, apply

dishwasher detergent to a

damp sponge. Wear

rubber gloves. Donotuse

any type ot cleanser oilier

than dishwasher detergent

because it may cause

foaming or sudsing.

Cascade (_Automatic

l)ishwashing Detergent

has been approved i0r use

in all GE dishxcdshers.

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Possible Causes What To Do

Detergent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF Turn tlle Dial (o OFF

won't latch position and slide tile door latch to

the lelL

Oetergent left in Dishes are blocking the Reposidon tlle dishes,

dispenser cups detergent cups

Steam This is normal Steam comes through tile

vent by the door latch

during (IDing and when

water is being-lmmped o111,

Black or gray Almninmn utensils have Remove marks with a mild,

marks on dishes rubbed against dishes abrasive cleaner.

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GEDishwasher Warranty

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care®technician. For service,

carl 800-GE-CARES.

GEWill Replace:

One Year

Fromthe date of the

originalpurchase

Anypart ot the dishwasher which iidls due 1oa detect in

materials or workmanship. I)urir_g this fullone-year

warranty,(;E will also provide, free of charge,all labor

and in-home service to replace tl_e detective part.

SecondYear

Fromthe date of the

originalpurchase

Anypartof the WaterDistributionSystemwhich tails due

to a detect in materials or workmanship. Associated

inlet and drain pluml)ing parts are not covered 1)ythis

warranty. I)uring this second-year limited warranty, you

will be responsil)le tor anylabor or in-home service costs.

Ten Years

From the date of the

original purchase

The PennaTaf ®tub or door liner, flit thils to contain _cater

due to a detect in materials or workmanship such as

(xacking, chippir N, peeling or rusting. I)uring this full

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

all labor and in-home service to repla(e the (tetective

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.

i_ Failure of the product if it is

abused, misused, or used for other

than the intended purpose or used

colmnercially.

_Damage to the product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

i_ Incidental or consequential dmnage to

personal property caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

_ Cleaning or servicing of the air gap

device in the drain line.

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