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~LP US ~LP YOU... Before using your If you received Write down the model and serial numbers. dishwasher, read this a damaged dishwasher... guide carefully. You’ll find them on a label Immediately contact the dealer fastened to the tub wall just (or builder) that sold you the It is intended to help you inside the dishwasher door. dishwasher. operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Save time and money. Keep it handy for answers to
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WAMNG—When using this . Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the A . Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure following: panels are properly in place, Q Use this appliance only for its intended * Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish purpose, as you wi~ find deseribed in this rack of the dishwasher, Use and Care Guide. ● Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by o
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER NOTE: If dishwasher drains into a food waste disposal, operate the disposal until it is empty before starting dishwasher. N;::;L HEATED DRY POT- SCRUBBER mm Cycles Energy Options T Feature.r and (appearance ma) tap, slightl). step 5. Select the desired Energy Options. Step 1. Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.) ● HEATED DRY ON—Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. When selected, the ~yc~e time will step 2. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at be
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(’-”-” RT WASH PUTE WARM (PRESS HEATED D RINSE & HOLO (PRESS HEATED DRY OFF) i----------- ------ Dial Cycles (continued) The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing The PLATE WARMER cycle (on some models) partial loads which will be washed later. Do not is for warming clean dishes and serving plates for use detergent. the serving of hot foods. The cycle will take approximately 35 minutes if selected. a. Select HEATED DRY OFF. a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Be sure the door is unlatch
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Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F. How to Test Water Temperature Check your water temperature with a candy or meat Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest low, or if your water travels a long distance from water the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in
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How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent Use only powder or liquid detergent specifically cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An outside made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes some oversudsing. time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to find out the hardness of your water. How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water “hard” or “soft”? Witi hard water, you Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the si
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays in front right corner of lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle. The upper rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also the place for dishwasher-safe plastics. 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
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Keep center area clear in the lower rack. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks The wash tower rises through the center of the lower should go in the lower rack along the edge. Load rack during the wash and ri;se portions of the cycle. platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be or in the back. For best washing results, all items careful not to let a portion of an
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W~T YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY ~ YOUR DISHWASHER. Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. Chinti YES Antique, metal-timmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze rest of the set. patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened WR97X0216) is available from GE Service and cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or Parts Center. sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should Clean the outside with a good appliance polish ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it Scouring pads and harsh cle
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HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your new colors, by flipping them over. Each side of each panel is a different color. You may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice. How to Change the Door Panel: NOTE: Do not operate 1. Take out trim screws on either side of the dishwasher while changing dishwasher door. Remove the side trim. panels or when lower access 2. Slide the door panel out. panel is remov
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or DISHWASHER WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other app~ances from the circuit. UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make s~e everything is securely placed in dishwasher. Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See How to Test Water DISHES DON’T DRY Temperature section). Un
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T~ PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SPOTS AND Spotting can be caused by *1 these things: FIL~NG ON ● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). GLASSES AND FLATWARE ● Low inlet water temperature, (See How to Test Water Temperature section), * Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See Loadkg section). o Old or damp powder detergent. ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). . Rinse agent dispenser em
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES with a mild abrasive cleanser. Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is norrn~. It is clean SMALL AMOUNT OF WA~R STAND~G water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. IN THE BO~OM OF T~ TUB WATER WON’T PUMP If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air gap, if you have one. (See Care and Clea
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Wdll Be There With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! lmHome Repair Service 80MEXARES(8DM32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, sched- uled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company- operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH here. Proof of original purchase date PERMATUF” INTERIOR is needed to obtain service WARRANTY under warranty. I 1 1 I LIMITED SECOND-YEAR This warranty is extended to WHAT IS COVERED WARRANTY the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For the second year from date of purchased for ordinary home use in original purchase, we will provide, For one year from date of original the 48 mainland states,
