Dishwasher
Air Gap
Appliance Registration
11
2
Plate Warmer
Problem Solver
4,5
12-14
and Care of
built-in model
Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling
11
10
Rinse Agent
Safety Instructions
6
3
Consumer Services
Cycle Features
15
4,5
User Maintenance Instructions 11
Warranty
Back Cover
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Water Temperature
Winter Storage
6
11
Dispenser Cups
7
Energy-Saving Tips
Front Panel Color Change
2
14
Loading
8,9
–
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operating Instructions
Selection
4,5
4,5
Drying Options
Soil Level
4,5
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
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If You Need
Help us help you...
To obtain service, see the Consumer
Services page in the back of this
book.
Before
dishwasher,
Before you request
service . . .
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new dishwasher
properly.
We’re proud of our service and want
you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
Check the Problem Solver
(pages 12-14). It lists causes of
minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
tips
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including your
phone number—to:
Consumer Affairs
The power consumption of your
dishwasher can be minimized if you
follow these
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Manager, Consumer Relations
●
Operate dishwasher only when
Appliance Park
full. Let dishes accumulate in
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label fastened
dishwasher. When you put in only a
partial load, use
HOLD
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be
sure to latch door when waiting for
full load. This helps keep soils
moist, easier to remove.
Major Appliance
to the tub
just inside the
Consumer Action Panel
dishwasher door.
20 North
Drive
These numbers are
on the
Chicago, Illinois 60606
●
If you don’t need your dishes right
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dishwasher. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
away, use your Drying Heat OFF
feature that turns the drying heater
off automatically and saves energy.
Dishes dry naturally over a longer
period such as overnight.
●
Select cycle that uses
Model Number
amount of water to remove soil
from load. See pages 4 and 5.
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
If you received
a
Immediately contact the
(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
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How to operate your
Door Latch
(Locked)
Cycle Indicator Dial
(Turn to Start)
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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,
bowls, etc. according to instructions
on pages 8 and 9.
For POTS & PANS, NORMAL
STEP 4. Select WATER
BOOST option.
WASH and
WASH cycles:
WATER
ON
BOOST
OFF
POTS NORMAL
WASH
WASH
PANS
STEP 2. Add detergent to the
detergent dispenser. Make sure the
Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
(See pages 6 and 7.)
a. Push selected cycle button.
b. Latch the door.
ON: The wash cycle will extend for
approximately 9 minutes while the
dishwasher automatically heats the
water for good washing.
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. (See page 6.)
STEP 3. Select DRYING HEAT
option. It must be ON for PLATE
WARMER cycle, OFF for RINSE
HOLD cycle. It can be ON or OFF,
at your option (see below), for any
of the wash cycles.
Note: The temperature of the
entering water must beat least
for this option to work effectively
and boost the water temperature to
a good washing temperature of
● RINSE & HOLD
●
●
●
OFF
●
WARMER
DRYING HEAT
OFF: Select this option when the
entering water temperature is
or higher.
ON
OFF
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to ON position to start the cycle.
You will hear the motor start.
There is a time delay between
See How to Test Water Temperature
on page 6.
start-up
water
so you will
not hear any wash action right
away.
STEP 5. Select the cycle and start
the dishwasher.
ON: Turns the drying heater on for
fast drying.
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle
Selection Hints on page 5.)
For RINSE HOLD cycle:
OFF: Turns the drying heater off
to save energy. Dishes will dry
naturally over a longer period such
as overnight.
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select DRYING HEAT-OFF
drying option.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycle is complete to reduce the
natural drying time.
To obtain the benefits of a complete
cycle, be careful that you do not
turn the dial any further than
necessary to start the dishwasher.
● RINSE & HOLD
●
●
●
OFF
Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this model
approximately 8% for the NORMAL
WASH cycle.
DRYING
●
WARMER
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to RINSE HOLD position.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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Cycle selection hints
●
For PLATE WARMER cycle:
RINSE HOLD–For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later. Select DRYING
OFF drying option.
It is important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 8 and 9.
a. Load clean plates and dishes to
be warmed.
b. Select DRYING HEAT–ON
drying option.
POTS & PANS—For items such as
pots, pans, cookware, dishes and
glasses with heavy soil. Everyday
dishes may be included.
detergent.
c.
the door unlatched.
PLATE WARMER—For warming
clean dishes and serving plates for
the serving of hot food.
NORMAL WASH—For most
loads of everyday dishes, glasses
and cookware with medium soils.
●
RINSE &
●
●
OFF
LIGHT WASH—For dishes
that have been pre-rinsed before
loading. Also, for washing very
lightly soiled dishes with soils
that have not dried on.
YIPLATE WARMER
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
clockwise to PLATE WARMER
position.
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.
What happens in each cycle
●
During the drying period:
●
You’ll hear occasional clicking
sounds:
—The motor stops.
—Soft food disposer shredding
action.
—Water vapor comes through
the vent under the door latch
during drying and when water
is being circulated.
—Drain valve opening to pump
water out.
—Timer control as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
Minimum
Wash
Water Use Cycle Time
Wash
Cycles
Gallons
Cycle Sequence
Rinse Rinse
minutes)
44*
PANS
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
RINSE HOLD
11.0
Rinse
44*
*WATER
(See WATER
BOOST—ON: The timer will not advance until water reaches proper temperature.
BOOST option on page 4.)
*DRYING HEAT—ON: Add 22 minutes.
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Your dishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 41/2 ounces. This
should last about 3 months. Fill
as needed. Do not overfill.
the water in the pipes
be cold.
tied
starts
Turn on the hot water faucet at the
sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the
dishwasher. If you’ve recently
done laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater
time to recover before operating
the dishwasher.
with HOT water.
To get dishes clean
need hot water. To help you get
water of the proper temperature,
your
WATER
that automatically senses the
temperature of the water in the
wash cycle and
to the proper temperature. This
water heating feature may allow
you to turn down your household
water heater and save energy if
you’re willing to let the dishwasher
run a little longer while it heats
water to the proper temperature.
For good washing and drying, the
entering water must be at least
120°F. To prevent dish damage,
inlet water should not exceed
dry
How to choose and
the right
dishwasher has
BOOST feature
First, use only powder or liquid
detergent specifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types
will cause
To improve washability if the water
is less than 120°F. and you cannot
adjust your water heater: Select a
longer cycle and fill both detergent
cups at least half-full with detergent.
it, if necessary,
Second, check the phosphate
content. Phosphate helps prevent
hard-water materials from forming
spots or film on your dishes. If
your water is hard (7 grains or
more), your detergent has to work
harder. Detergents with a higher
Help prevent spotting
with a
agent.
A rinse agent makes water flow
off dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
phosphate
will probably work
better. If the phosphate content is
low (8.7% or less), you’ll have to
use extra detergent with hard water.
For best
use of a rinse agent such as JET-
DRY brand is recommended.
performance,
How to test water temperature:
Check the water temperature inside
your dishwasher with a candy or
meat thermometer.
Your water department can tell
you how hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent.
Or your area’s water softener
company. Just call and ask them
how many “grains” of hardness
is in your water.
Rinse agents come in either
or solid form. Your dishwasher’s
dispenser uses the liquid form.
Let the dishwasher run through one
fill and pump out
dishwasher fill with water the
second time.
then let the
Here’s how to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add
the liquid rinse agent
reaches the bottom of the lip inside
the dispenser opening. Replace the
cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
How much detergent should you
use? That depends. Is your water
“hard” or “soft’”? With hard water,
you need extra detergent to get
dishes clean. With soft water, you
need less detergent.
When you hear the water stop filling,
unlatch the door and slowly open it.
it just
Measure the temperature of the water
in the bottom of the tub this way:
Too much detergent with soft water
not only wastes money, it can be
harmful. It can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, called
“etching.” An outside layer of glass
is etched away! But why take a
chance when it’s easy to find out
the hardness of your water.
If you accidentally spill: Wipe
up the rinse agent with a damp
cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the
dishwasher. It can keep your
detergent from working.
If you can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
CONSUMER
Keep your detergent fresh and
Remove the silverware basket and
place a candy or meat thermometer
in the water towards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
than 120°F., you will not get good
washing results. Higher water
INC.
dry. Under the sink isn’t a good
(“JET DRY”)
place to store detergent.
much
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moisture. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until
you’re ready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’t be fresh OR dry.)
temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder detergents.
If your powder detergent
old
or lumpy, throw it away. won’t
wash well. Old detergent often
won’t dissolve.
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures are unusually low, or
if your water travels a long distance
from water heater to dishwasher,
you may need to set your water
heater’s thermostat up. If you have
not used hot water for some time.
If you use a liquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they age or come
in contact with water.
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What you can
leave on dishes.
And what you shouldn’t.
You’ll find two detergent
3. Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has a chance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more difficult to wash and may
not come clean in the NORMAL
WASH cycle. Remember to use
your RINSE HOLD cycle for small
“holding” loads.
If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you’re replacing a much older
model, you may wonder how much
preparation your dishes need.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessary.
With common sense and a little
practice you’ll soon know what
foods to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. Two, because
some cycles use two washes.
Note: The foods mentioned above
are for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. You
may also want to consider removing
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar, lemon juice and other
that can cause discoloration of
stainless steel if allowed to remain
on dishes for a long period of time.
Scrape off bones, seeds,
toothpicks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings,
vegetables and crusts. Remove
excessive quantities of oil or
grease.
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See “Detergent
Guide”
Cycle Indicator
before
Dial is at
adding detergent. Otherwise, the
detergent cup will not close and
latch properly, )
2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Your dishwasher has a built-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes
soft food bits and flushes them away.
It can handle small amounts of
soft foods, but large amounts will
be difficult to handle.
When using the
cycle, less preparation is required
before loading. The & PANS
PANS
cycle can wash heavily-soiled
dishes. Items with burned-on and
baked-on soils may not come
clean. And the dishwasher cannot
remove burn marks or restore
fading caused by overheating
during cooking.
Close the main cup.
Detergent cup maybe
opened manually with no harm.
Guide (powder or liquid)
SOFT WATER
(O-3 grains hardness)
MEDIUM WATER
(3-7 grains)
HARD WATER
(7-12 grains*)
Main Cup
Open Cup
Main Cup
Half Full
Open Cup
Half Full
Main
Open
Completely
Full
& PANS and
NORMAL WASH cycles
1 Tablespoon
minimum
Tablespoon
minimum
Completely
Full
LIGHT WASH cycle
1 Tablespoon
minimum
None
Half Full
None
Completely
Full
None
RINSE HOLD cycle
Use no detergent
Use no detergent
Use no detergent
*I2 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,
lime can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.
Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;
Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.
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How to load your dishwasher
How to load the
The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups
and glasses
best along the sides. This is the place for
dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic
items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the
heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot
move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.
This is a random mixed load, the most common type you
will have.
Make sure dishes are
water can reach the
loaded to insure that
The wash arm in the
bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the
center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items
in upper rack. A spray arm in the top washes down also.
Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper
wash arm is not blocked.
Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be
placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is
handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Be sure the force of
water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.
OUT FOR THIS.
The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be
careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or
dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
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How to load the
RACK
Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so
that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled
surfaces.
Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be
loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler
pans and racks along the edge.
Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to
protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so
they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic
items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small
containers are not recommended for automatic
Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
If placed in the dishwasher, they should go
in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.
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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Usually
Safe
Exceptions (not safe)
Special Instructions
Material
YES
Some colored anodized
aluminum can fade.
Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
Aluminum
China/
Stoneware
Antique, metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns fade.
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the
rest of the set.
Gold leaf will discolor.
YES
NO
Antique, metal-trimmed or
hand-painted patterns fade.
Cryst al
Load securely to prevent movement.
Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
YES
Milk Glass may yellow.
Glass
NO
NO
Iron will rust.
Iron
Pewter tarnishes.
YES
YES
YES
Plastics
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece
before
an entire set. Wash in top rack only.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.
St ain less st eel
Don’t put in same silverware
basket with stainless steel.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can
stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove
black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to
avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.
St erlin g Silver
an d Silver
plat e
Contact between metals can
damage silver.
Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same load. Silver may get a
brown film.
Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives can loosen.
YES
After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
Non -st ick
coat in gs
NO
NO
Tin can rust.
Tin
Wood can warp, crack or lose
Wood
its finish with
washing.
2. Wait a
water calms. Then open the door.
seconds until the
a dish? Here’s when
you-can add it.
However, opening the door during
-
any cycle
power.
So try to load everything at the
beginning.
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
1. Push the door latch to the left.
Washing will stop.
3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
Add dishes any time during the
RINSE HOLD With other
4. Close the door and push the
latch to the far right. When the
door is locked, washing will
continue.
wash cycles, you can add dishes
at any time BEFORE the main
detergent wash portion of the cycle.
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Care and Cleaning
How to prepare your
dishwasher for winter
storage
If the dishwasher is to be left
unused in an unheated location
during the winter months, have a
service technician take the follow-
ing steps to prevent the machine
from freezing:
The air gap is easy to clean. With
most types, first turn off the dish-
washer, then lift off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic
cap and check for any build-up of
grit. A toothpick makes cleaning
easy.
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Built-in dishwashers
often use an air gap.
Keep it clean.
An air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
. Remove fuses or trip circuit
breakers to remove electric power
from the dishwasher.
To keep your dishwasher
looking good . . .
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it.
●
Turn off water to dishwasher.
TWO TYPES
Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve and drain.
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Remove water valve from the
dishwasher and blow on small
plastic outlet to remove water.
Replace water valve and water line.
Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
harsh or gritty cleaners.
●
Remove plug in bottom of rubber
boot and drain completely. Replace
the plug.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat.
is available
Appliance Parts
If you have an air gap, check it
at least once a month. THE AIR
from
Marts.
GAP IS
PART OF YOUR
DISHWASHER. IT IS
COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The inside usually takes care of
itself. If it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
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Solver
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have
from
UNUSUAL NOISE
the rack. Water is causing utensils to
in dishwasher.
Make sure everything is securely placed
DISHES DON’T DRY
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (Seepage
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least
(To test, seepage 6.)
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful
farther than necessary to start the dishwasher.
you do not turn the
any
Water pressure may be temporarily low.
on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 11.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
Aluminum deposits
marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.
leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
detergent cup.
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working
Try another brand.
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar loose, (See pages 8 and 9 for correct way to load glassware.)
Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the
rack into the dishwasher.
CHIPPING OF CHINA
Always use the top rack for delicate items.
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
water. It’s there to keep the water
lubricated.
If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air
gap, if you have one. (Seepage 11.)
WATER WON’T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Cycle Indicator
must be in OFF position for cup to latch properly. If you unlatch
DETERGENT CUP
WON’T
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT
the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance to OFF
itself.
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
. Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)
AND FILMING
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
. Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)
●
Overloading the dishwasher.
. Improper loading. (Seepages 8 and 9.)
Old or damp powder detergent.
. Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)
Too little detergent. (See page 7.)
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands
●
●
of detergents to one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher
detergent may help reduce filming.
To remove severe
and film from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select POTS& PANS cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher
will now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups
of the dishwasher.
of white vinegar into the bottom
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup
of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a
home water softener.
If vinegar or citric acid
The film cannot be removed.
rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
YELLOW OR BROWN
FILM
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron
deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
this problem. Your water
company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same
load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
SUDS IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS
AVOID
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of
cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning
the control dial until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
DISHWASHER LEAKS
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up
spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
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GE Answer
consumer information service
How to change color
Note: Do not operate dishwasher
while changing panels or when
lower access panel is removed.
Your dishwasher comes with a
reversible front color panel. You
may purchase other reversible front
panels from your dealer or
A wood panel trim kit contains
trim and instructions for adding a
decorative wood door panel and
lower access panel to match kitchen
cabinets. You may purchase this
Appliance Parts Mart.
kit,
from your
Appliance Parts Mart.
or
The available selection is:
White/Almond . . . . . . . . . .
Coffee/Avocado . . . . . . . .
Harvest/Black . . . . . . . . . .
To change color panels:
1. Take out two screws from door
and two screws from access panel.
Then remove the side trims from
either side of the dishwasher.
2. Slide out the panels and
replace them with the color you
want in front.
3. Replace the side trims.
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This sheet
page 14 in your
Dishwasher Use and Care Guide.
SUDS IN THE TUB
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY
DISHWASHER
AVOID
remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate.
1 gallon
of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly
turning the control dial until a drain
Repeat if necessary.
is reached.
Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
important to use a detergent that’s
DISHWASHER LEAKS
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
If you need more
toll free: GE Answer
consumer information service
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We’ll Be Th ere
With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive
the assurance that if you ever need information or
we’ll be
you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
800.626.2000
Whatever
question about any
Hotpoint
appliance, GE Answer
service is avail-
able to help. Your
your
question-will be answered
and courteously. And you can call any
time.
open
Answer
hours a
service is
7 days a week.
In-Home
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
Service
800-GE-CARES
BOO-432-2739
our consumer service
will provide expert repair service on
Hotpoint appliance, scheduled
You
have the secure feeling that
Service be
there after your Hotpoint product
warranty expires. Purchase a
contract while your warranty is still in
effect and you’ll receive a substantial
discount. With a multiple-year con-
tract, you’re assured of future service
at today’s prices.
at a
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Telecommunication
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most repairs can be handled in just
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In dividu als qu alified t o service t h eir
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For Customers
Special Needs...
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over 47,000 Genuine Renewal Parts . . .
Upon request, we will provide Braille
controls for a variety of Hotpoint
appliances, and a brochure to assist in
planning a barrier-free kitchen
and
are fully warranted. VISA,
MasterCard and Discover cards are
accepted.
persons with
these items, free of charge,
800.626.2000.
mobility.
User m ain t en an ce in st ru ct ion s
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Consumers with impaired hearing
be referred to qu alified ser-
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exercised, sin ce im proper servicin g
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YOUR HOTPOINT DISHWASHER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
check to establish warranty period.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
WHAT IS COVERED
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
and Washington,
In Alaska the
any part
the dishwasher that
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop’
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER
SERVICE.
. Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
WHAT IS
COVERED t●each you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
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Cleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line.
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
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Improper installation.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
No.
Pub. No. 39-5200
5-90
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