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~LP US ~LP YOU... Before using your If you received Write down the model dishwasher, read this a damaged dishwasher... and serial numbers. guide carefully. Immediately contact the dealer You’ll find them on a label (or builder) that sold you the fastened to the tub wall just It is intended to help you dishwasher. inside the dishwasher door. 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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! WORTANT SAmTY ~STRUCTIONS L Read d instmctions before using tMs apptiance. WARNING-When using this Q Do not touch the Calrod@ heating element during appliance, always exercise basic or immediately after use. safety precautions, including the A ● Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure following: panels are properly in place. . Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, ● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish as you will find described in this Use and Care rack o
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISmASmR STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher. pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Leading section. (See Cycle Selection Hints.) STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. ● For POTSCRUBBER, NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles: Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position v before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide.) a. Push selected cycle button. I I Use rinse aid agent to help pr
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What Happens in Each Cycle “ You’11 hear occasional clicking sounds: ● During the drying period: —Soft food disposer shredding action. —The motor stops. —Drain valve opening to pump water out. — Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being —Timer control as cycle progresses. pumped out. —Detergent cup opening. Wash Cycle Water Use Time Gallons Minutes Wash Cycles (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence ~~* 12.1 POTSCRUBBER mmBmmmm 5]* 12.1 NORMAL WASH mmm
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How to Test Water Temperature Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water and activate powder detergents. If the water temperature for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn is less than 140°F., use the WATER HEAT BOOST on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run option. See WATER HEAT BOOST section. until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for Che
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You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside Close the main cup. door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has use two washes. been closed, unlatch the the Cycle Indicator Dial to the OFF position. When the closed cup contains soap it is best that the door be in a partially open position before NDLE, ROTATE AND /~ rotating the Cycle Indicator \ MAIN CUP Dial. This will help reduce the amount cLosE “GHTLY of detergent and rinse aid agent spillage
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER This is a random mixed load, the most c{)mmon type WATCH OUT FOR THIS. you will have. The washer tower rises through the center of the Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the cycle. Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the center sends w
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HOW TO LOAD T~ BOTTOM WCK ,. ,..’ .?, Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. side facing the center of the rack so water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces. any item hrough Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler protect your hand
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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY ~ YOUR DIS~ASHER. 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-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the patterns fade. Gold leaf rest of the set. will discolo
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or WR97X02 16) is available from GE Appliance sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Marts. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. can scratch. So use no scouri
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HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS If you are redecorating, How to change the lower panel: you can change your 1. Remove panel attachment screws. dishwasher’s front 2. Remove the entire panel. panels to match or blend with your new colors. 3. Take out screws and remove the top trim. The panel is held in place by 4. Slide the door panel out. the door trim and the trim on 5. Turn the panel around and put the color you want in the panel below the door. Each front. side of each panel is a different color. O
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator Did must be 0~ for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you LID WON’T LATCH unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does A~ER ADD~G not advance by itself. DETERGENT ~LLOW OR Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup BROWN FILM bleach and 3 cups warm water. An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in water. A special filte
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T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) r PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DETERGENT LEFT Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking IN DISPENSER CUPS detergent cup. The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service. Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away. Th
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II YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH PERMATUF” INTERIOR II I WARRANTY I Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. 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 ordinay home use in original purchase, we will provide, For one year from date of original the 48 mainland states, Hawaii a
