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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2- . . 3 . .
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
Dishwashers
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . .
GDF510-540 Series
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 . . . . . .
GDT530-550 Series
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . .
Loading the Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . 9 .
Lave-vaisselle
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 . . . .
Manuel d’utilisation
Troubleshooting Tips . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING — SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two or more weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water has not been used for t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING — GEAppliances.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ■ Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for ■ This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, any other appliance while the dishwasher is in and connected to an individual, properly grounded operation as the dishwasher requires the full branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit capacity of the circuit . breaker or time-delay fuse . ■ If the
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Getting started! Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual Load Dishwahser 1 For best dishwashing results, follow the rack loading guidelines found in the Loading the dishwasher racks section . No pre-rinsing of normal food is required . Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds . Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil . Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel . Add Detergent 2 Add needed
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GEAppliances.com Select Options (Continued) 5 Steam (Prewash) For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils . This option MUST be selected PRIOR to (on some models) starting the sycle . The Steam option adds approximately 30 minutes to the cycle time . This option is available with all cycles except Rinse only . Wash Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack . This will Zones shorten the cycle time and conserve energy . Th
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Using the dishwasher. GEAppliances.com Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to and let the water run continuously into the glass until the prevent dish damage . Check the water temperature with a temperature stops rising . candy or meat thermometer . Turn on the hot water faucet ® Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Crystal Clear ® Rinse
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Using the dishwasher. Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser is on the upper left hand side of Number of Detergent Cups to Fill the dishwasher door . It has two compartments . Use the Grains main wash compartment for all loads . Use the pre-wash Less than 4 Fill cup to soft line (1/3 full) compartment only when your water is extremely hard or when you have a heavy soiled load . 4 to 8 Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3 full) 8 to 12 Fill cup to medium hard line (completely full) Gre
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Loading the dishwasher racks. GEAppliances.com For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. of the dishwasher . Upper Rack The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped Although the upper rack is primarily for glasses, cups utensils . Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items and saucers, pots, pans, and plates can be placed should be placed face down . in this rack for effective cleani
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Loading place settings… Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. NOTE: Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid. Upper Rack—10 place settings (on some models) Lower Rack—10 place settings (on some models) NEW ARTWORK TO COME . WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO TAKE A DIGITAL PHOTO AND DRAW NEW OR AMEND THESE CURRENT ILLUSTRATIONS . Long silverware basket Front Con
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Caring and cleaning. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make sure you know Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in what type of panel you have . Refer to the last two SS) letters of your model number . You can locate your The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with model number on the left-hand tub wall just inside the Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean, door . If your model number ends with BB, CC, or WW
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. In Canada visit www.GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Start status You have pressed the • Press the Start pad once to start the dishwasher . Press the indicator light flashing Start pad while the Start pad a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you (Front control only) dishwasher
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GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do ® Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. Cascade wasn’t used Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers . • To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher . Pump out water by touching the Start pad once; then 30 seconds later, touch the Start pad again . Repeat if
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights Time too long between • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. go off when you’re touching of selected pads To relight, touch any pad again or open the door and setting controls unlock (top control) . Water standing in Air gap is clogged • Clean the air gap . See the Care and cleaning section . the bottom of the tub Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, cl
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GE Dishwasher Warranty. GEAppliances.com All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an Staple your receipt here. ® authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, visit us on-line Proof of the original purchase at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in the United date is needed to obtain service States. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and under the warranty. model number available when calling for service. For Th
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KEEP THIS “NOTES” PAGE 16 - FRENCH SECTION WILL START ON PAGE 17 FOLLOWED BY SPANISH SECTION . Notes. 15
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THIS PAGE IS TO MOVE TO THE BACK COVER OF THIS NOW TRILINGUAL (ENGLISH/FRENCH/SPANISH) BOOK SO IT WILL BE DELETED FROM HERE . RIGHT NOW LOOKING LIKE ENGLISH SECTION WILL BE REDUCED DOWN TO 16 PAGES AND THE FRENCH SECTION WILL START ON PAGE 17 FOLLOWED BY SPANISH SECTION . Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and
