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Use and Care Guide
Dishwasher
Contents
Air Gap 14 Problem Solver 11-1:3
Appliance Re~stration 2 Rinse Agent 6
[;are and [;leaning 14
Safety Instructions :3
(;hina, (lrystal, Sterling 10 User Maintenance Instructions 14
(lonsumer Services 19 Back {;over
Wawanty
(;ycle Features 5 Water Temperature (i
Detergent, Detergent (iuide 6, 7
Winter Storage 14
Dis~enser CIUDS 7
Ener~-Saving Tips
2
Features 4
15
Front Panel C;olor [:hange
Loading 8,9
Model and Serial Numbers
2
operating (Guide 4,5
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If you need service Help us help you... To obtain service, see the Before using your Save time and money. Consumer Services page in the dishwasher, read this Before you request back of this book. book carefully. service... We’re proud of our service and Check the Problem Solver It is intended to help you want you to be pleased. If for some section. It lists causes of minor operate and maintain your new reason you are not happy with the operating problems that you can dishwasher properly. service
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance A WARNING–When ● Load light plastic items so they ● To minimize the possibility using this appliance, always will not become dislodged and of electric shock, disconnect exercise basic safety drop to the bottom of the this appliance from the power precautions, including the dishwasher—they might come supply before attempting any following: into contact with the heating unit maintenance. Note: Turning and be damaged. t
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How to operate your dishwasher t 1 I I @ Im ml I Pokcrubberl ● For LIGHT WASH cycle: STEP 1. Load your dishwasher STEP 4. Select the cycle and start with dishes, silverware, pots, dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection a. Be sure door is unlatched. pans, bowls, etc. according to the Hints.) b. Push NORMAL WASH button. Loading section. If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer, operate the STEP 2. Add detergent to the ■ m . LIGHT WASH disposer until it is empty before detergent dispenser. Ma
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Cycle selection hinb . is important to follow the loading instructions. POTSCRUBBER is for items such as pots, pans and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. 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 de
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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. use in dishwashers. Other types water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically will cause oversudsing. For best dishwashing
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Keep your detergent fresh and 2. Remove large quantities of any GRASP HANDLE, ~ry. Under the sink isn’t a good /“ food. Your dishwasher has a built-in .,lace to store detergent. Too much soft food disposer that pulverizes moisture. Don’t pu; powder soft food bits and flushes them detergent into the dispenser until away. It can handle small amounts you ‘re ready to wash dishes, of soft foods, but large amounts will either. (It won’t be fresh OR dry.) be difficult to handle. If your powder deterge
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How to load your dishwasher How to load the TOP RACK 1“ This i.~ a randt]m mixed lc~ad, the mc~.~t c~~mmcm 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 Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in Calrod’’’heating unit. Arrange stemware
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How to load the BOTTOM ~CK Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be corne;s or in the ba~k. Ali large items, s~ch as pitchers, loaded-in the bottom-rack, facing down. Prop broiler salad bowls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the pans and racks along the edge. lower rack. I Don’t let anv \ / Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they Take out anything that may
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What you can 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 by fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted If in doubt, check with the manufacturer, or test wash ChintiStoneware YES 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 m ~’ - PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 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. 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 sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher. DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
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The Problem Solver ~continu.d, POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM SPOTS AND FILMINC Spotting can be caused by all these things: ON GLASSES AND ● Extremely hard water. (See How To Choose and Use Detergent section. ) FLATWARE ● Low inlet water temperature. (See How To Test Water Temperature section. ) ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See Loading section. ) ● Old or damp powder detergent. ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section. ) ● Rinse agent dis
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BLACK OR GRAY Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks MARKS ON DISHES with a mild abrasive cleanser. SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB gap, if you have one.
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Care and Cleaning Not using your dishwasher - Built-in dishwashers USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS often use an air gap. in winter? Protect against Keep it clean. freezing. Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry If your dishwasher is left in an An air gap is a plumbing device. It thoroughly. Do not use abrasives protects your dishwasher against unheated place during the winter, or sharp objects on the panel. They water backing up into it if a drain ask a service technician to:
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How to change color panels If you are redecorating, you can Wood panel trim kit GPF 40 is Note: Other color panels are ;hange your dishwasher’s front available for both GSD630 and available for GSD640 dishwasher. panels to match or blend with your GSD640. This kit contains trim Check the color you want on the new colors. and instructions for adding a order form below and mail it to us. decorative wood door panel and The panels are held in place by the lower access panel to match door trim and th
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,------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAPE HERE Name PLACE Address STAMP HERE City, State Zip GE Appliances c/o Dri-View Mfg. 4706 Allmond Ave. . Louisville, KY 40209 16
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Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! m GEAnswer Center 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer CenteP information service is available to help. Your cdl—and your question— will be answered promptiy and courteously And you can cdl any time. GE Answer Cente@ service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In-Home R
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YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH PERMATUF” INTERIOR WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establlsh warranty period. LIMITED SECOND-YEAR This warranty is extended to WHAT IS COVERED WARRANTY the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products For the second year from date of FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY purchased for ordinary home use in original purchase, we will provide, For one year from date of original the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and free o
