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Contents
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Air Gap 14 Rinse Agent
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Appliance Registration 2 Safety Instructions
14 User Maintenance Instructions 14
Care and Cleaning
Back Cover
- China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Warmnty
15 Water Temperature 6
Consumer Services
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Cycle Features 5 Winter Storage
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Dispenser Cups 7
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Energy Saver Switch
Energy-Saving Tips 2
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Front Panel Color Change 14
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Important Phone Numbers 15
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Loading 8,9
Model and Serial Numbers
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Help us help you... If you need service To obtain service. see the Save time and monev. Before using your Consumer Services page in the Before you request “ dishwasher, read this back of this book. service... book carefully. We’re proud of our ser~’ice and It is intended to help you operate Check the Problem Solver (pages want you to be pleased. If for some 11–13). It lists causes of minor and maintain your new dishwasher reason you are not happy \vith the operating problems that you can properl
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ‘ Read all instructions before using this appliance. the possibility of . To minimize WARNING-When using ● Load light plastic items so they A electric shock, disconnect this this appliance, always exercise will not become dislodged and basic safety precautions, drop to the bottom of the “ appliance from the power supply including the following: dishwasher—they might come before attempting any into contact with the Glrod@ maintenance. ● Use this appliance only for it
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How to operate your dishwasher STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start ● For LIGHT WASH cycle: with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, dishwasher. a. Be sure door is unlatched. bowls, etc. according to If your dishwasher drains into a , instructions on pages 8 and 9. 0~.ON E.IGMT food waste disposer, operate the WASH ● disposer until it is empty before STEP 2. Add detergent to the 0 starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle detergent dispenser. Make sure the selection hints on nex
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@ Cycle selection hints . It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8 and 9. NORMAL WASH is for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware. LIGHT WASH is for dishes that are lightly soiled with soils that have not dried on. Also for everyday dishes that have extra preparation before loading. RINSE & HOLD is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Do not use detergent. What happens in each cycle ● You’11hear occasional clicking ● During the drying period: sound
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Good dishwashing starts How to use a Rinse Agent How to choose and use the with HOT water. right detergent. A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual. This To get dishes clean and dry, you First, use only powder or liquid { lessens water spotting and makes need hot water. To help you get detergent specifically made for drying faster, too. water of the proper temperature, use in dishwashers. Other types your dishwasher automatically For best dishwashing performance, will cause
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You’ll find two detergent How to prepare the dishes dispensers on the inside door of for washing your dishwasher. Two, because If this is your first dishwasher, or 3. Try to remove food scraps and some cycles use two washes. if you’re replacing a much older place dishes in dishwasher before model, you may wonder how much soil has a chance to dry and become hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of more difficult to wash and may not com
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How to load your dishwasher How to load the TOP RACK This is a random mixed load, the most common type The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups you will have. and glasses fit 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 Calrod@heating element. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the-glasses touch each other. WATCH OUT FOR THIS. This rack is ideal for
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Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in ?laced—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is come~s or in the ba~k. All large items, s~ch as pitchers, mndy for all kinds of odd shapes. salad bowls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the lower rack. How to load the BOTTOM RACK Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items
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What you cm usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized aluminum can Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove b~ fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted China/Stoneware YES If in doubt. check with the manufacturer. or test u ash or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the leaf will dis
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~~~, Questions? ——==== Use This Problem Solver —— —- * i “ -~$’ ‘--—=== PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DISHWASHER A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from UNUSUAL NOISE causing utensils to rattle.Make sure everything is securely placed in the rack. Water is dishwasher. DISHES DON’T DRY Make sur
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POSSIBLE C.$USE AND REMEDY PROBLE~I Spotting can be caused by all these things: SPOTS AND FILiMING ON c Extremely hard water. [See page 6.) GLASSES AND . Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.) FLATWARE * Overloading the dishwasher. s Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.) c Old or damp powder detergent. “ Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.) ● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.) “ Too little detergent. (See page 7.) Due to varying local water conditions and per
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The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY 2HIPPING OF CHINA RoU@ handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china 1 are secure and can’t jar loose. (see page 8 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. 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 ciean SMALL AMOUNT
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Care and Cleaning the dishwasher. And you may not USER MAINTENANCE c Not using your dishwasher ‘. even have one. Not all plumbing INSTRUCTIONS in winter? Protect codes require air gaps. against freezing. Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry If your dishwasher is left in an thoroughly. Do not use abrasives unheated place during the winter, or sharp objects on the panel. They ask a service technician to: can damage it. ● Cut off electric power to the Clean the outside with a
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. . ,. WdllBe There . - ,. ~ ~~~~‘ With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the ass~ce that ifyou ever need e kfbtiation or assistance horn GE, w~ll be mere. All you have to do is Call-toll-fkee! “ I .. lMome RepairSewice ~ - . . . 80M’ES(80M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional willprovide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you sendce today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (’7:()()a.m.
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.. “ , ,. 1,,, ., .- . ..- *. .:*. . . .\ 4 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GE DISHWASHER here: Proof of original purchase date 8 is needed to obtain service ‘ WARRANTY under warranty. -1 ‘ . FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to ., WHAT IS COVERED ‘.the original purchaser and any ~ For one year from date of original succeeding owner for products f ~ purchase, we will provide, free of purchased for ordinary home use charge, parts and service labor in in the 48 mainland st
