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Contents .’. “* Model and Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . 1 -- - Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3 How To Prepare Your Tableware, Potsand Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ...3 How To Load Your Dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . 3-5 How To Wash Special Items . . . . . . . . . . . ...6 How To Fill the Dual Detergent Dispenser . . 7 Preparation of Dishwasher for Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.. T -AA. ‘-vportant Sddy kdmwtiom Read all instructions before using this appliance ‘: VVARNING-When using this appliance, ● Do not touch the heating element during or always exercise basic safety precautions, immediately after use. including the following: ● Do not operate your dishwasher unless all c Use this appliance only for its intended enclosure panels are properly in place. purpose as described in the Operating Instructions and this Use and Care Book. c Do not tamper with controls. ● Th
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-. Energy-Saving Tips . -. b The power consumption of your dkhwasher can silverware to prevent it from tarnishing. be minimized if you follow these suggestions. ● Always select the shortest cycle that will re- . A dishwasher will usually hold a whole day’s move the soil from the load. dishes. To save electric power as well as time, detergent and water, operate the dishwasher only . When fast drying of dishes is no( necessary. when it is full. When you have only a partialload turn dishwasher off
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. +. .- -. — Loading the Upper ltack GLASSES, CUPS, SAUCE DISHES UTENSILS AND BOWLS Load glasses, cups, saucers, dishwasher-safe Saucepans and lids, beaters, spatulas, mixing plastic and wood items in the upper rack of bowls and other small food preparation items your dishwasher, using these illustrations as a may be placed at random in the upper rack. guide. Remember, when loading any item, it shoulci face toward the water source, in the center. Notice deep items are loaded open-en(i down so so
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Loading the Lower Rack IMPORTANT Wash Tower rises through center of lower rack during wash and rinse portion of cycle to wash upper rack. Do not block this area of Iow”er rack, or load tall items directly beside it. PLATES AND SAUCERS Plates and saucers fit between the pins, as a shown. Load platters along the sides, in cor- 6 ners or in the back. Do not place large dishes across the front of the rack preventing water from reaching the Dual Detergent Dispenser. Placing glasses in the lower rack
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Washing Special Items . . CHINA METALS China is normally safe in your automatic dish- NOTE: Dry detergent on aluminum and silver washer. However, antique, metal trimmed, may cause black spots which are difficult to re- hand painted china or over-the-glaze patterns move. Avoid placing them under the detergent are vulnerable to fading with high water tem- cup. perature and detergent solutions and should not be washed in a dishwasher. STAINLESS STEEL utensils and tableware If there is any question,
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Fill the Dual Detergent Dispenser This dispenser has two sections (one covered) because some cycles include two washes. Use the following chart as a guide for the amount of detergent to use. The Dual Detergent Dispenser is located in- side the dishwasher door. Add detergent to cups as recommended below and swing cover closed on the ALL WASH CYCLES CUp. WATER HARDNESS Your local water department or area water softener company can tell you the hardness of your water. HARD CYCLES SOFT WATER MEDIUM
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.- Care and Cleaning of Your Dishwasher CARE OF EXTERIOR FINISHES CARE OF INTERIOR The Dishwasher cabinet is finished with durable Normally the interior is self-cleaning. Avoid baked-on synthetic enamel. Use high grade wax scouring pads and harsh cleansers which may cleaner. Avoid harsh or gritty cleaners or scour- mar finish. Use a mild cleansing powder. ing pads which may scratch finish. Preparation of Dishwasher for Winter Storage If dishwasher is to be left unused in unheated ● lb-n off wate
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DISHES DO NOT DRY Water temperature too low. For best results, temperature should be 140°F. to 150° F. Unload lower rack first-water from items in upper rack may fall into lower rack. Improper loading: Dishes should not nest together. Avoid overloading. Rinse agent dispenser is empty (on dishwashers having this feature). “Drying Heat On” button not pushed (on models equipped with Energy Saver option ). UNCLEAN DISHES Improper water temperature. Water coming into
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DETERGENT LEFT IN Action of water may be obstructed. Load dishwasher according to DETERGENT DISPENSER directions. Be sure that a large plate or other item is not placed directly infront of Detergent Dispenser. Dispenser cover may not open. Tall item in silverware basket maybe resting against cup, preventing it from openin~. Detergent may be old. If very hard or caked in container, do not use. Certain brands of detergents may perform better than others; try anoth
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY . TO REMOVE SPOTS Try a vinegar rinse. Remove all metal utensils and wash load as usual but AND FILM omit the dry portion of the cycle. With load still in dishwasher, set a bowl containing 2 cups (5oO ml) of white vinegar on bottom rack. Run dish- washer through a complete cycle. ETCHING Caused by using too much detergent in soft water. This milky film- like surface cannot be removed because metal ions have been removed from the surface of the glass. To prevent
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WATER CAN’T Some state or local plumbing codes require the use of a drain air PUMP OUT gap between a built-in dishwasher and the drain system of the home, This plumbing device is not part of the dishwasher. The air gap usually located on top of the sink or countertop near the dish~rasher is to prevent the possibility of backflow into the dishwasher in the event of a clogged drain system. THE DISHWASHER WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER SERVICE COST TO CLEAN OR REPAIR A DR
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If you need service. In many cities, there’s a General Electric If you are dissatisfied with the service you Factory Service Center. Call, and a radio received, here are three steps you should dispatched truck will come to your home by follow: appointment — morning or afternoon. Charge FIRST, contact the people who serviced your the work, if you Eke. All the centers accept appliance. Explain why you are dissatisfied. both MasterCard and Visa Cards; In most cases, this will solve the problem. Che
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HOW to do away with General Electric Helps the surprise repair bills. Do-It -Yourselfer Your new appliance is a well designed and If you’re the kind of person who likes to do- engineered product. Before it left the factory, it-yourself—or if you’re interested in saving it went through rigorous tests, just to make money on out-of-warranty repairs-General sure it was as defect-free as possible. And Electric now offers some real help: you have a warranty (see back page of this book) to protect you
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or canct?lled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeed- For one year from date of original ing owner for products purchased purchase, we will provide, free of for ordinary home use in the 48 charge, parts and service labor in mainland states, Hawaii and your home to repair or replace
