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Operating Instrudions, TipsAppliance Registration .................................2China, Crystal, Sterling ...............................l 2Connecting Electriciw...................................5Cycle Features ................................................6Detergent Guide .............................................9Dispenser Cups...............................................9Drying Options ................................................6Energy-Saving Tips ........................................2Features .......................................................6, 7Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11Operating Instructions .............................6, 7Rinse Agent .....................................................8Unicouple.........................................................4Water Temperature .......................................8

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Before using your Eyou receiveddishwasher, read this a damaged dishwasher...guide arefdly. Immediately contact the dederIt is intended to help you (or builder) that sold you theoperate and maintain your new dishwasher.dishwasher properly.Keep it handy for answers to Save time and money.your questions. Before you requestH you don’t understand something setice...or-need more help, write (include-your phone number): Check the Problem Solver in the

back of this wide. It lists causesConsumer AffairsGE Appliances

of minor op;rating problems that

Appliance Parkyou can correct yourself.

Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language Para obtener la versi6n enversion of this book, cdl espafiol de este manual,GE Answer Center@ name a800.626.2000 GE Answer Center?consumer information service. servicio de informaci6n

para el consurnidor,tel~fono 800.626.2000.

Write down the modeland serial numbers.You’ll find them on a labelfastened to the tub wdl justinside the dishwasher door.These numbers are dso on theConsumer Product OwnershipRegistration Card that camewith your dishwasher. Beforesending in this card, please writethese numbers here:

Mo*I Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in anycorrespondence or service callsconcerning your dishwasher.

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page inthe back of this guide.We’re proud of our service and want you to bepIeased. If for some reason you are not happy with theservice you receive, here are three steps to follow forfurther help.~RST, contact the people who serviced yourappfiance. Explain why you are not pleased. In mostcases, this will solve the problem.

SERWCE...NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write rdl thedetails-including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer RelationsGE AppliancesAppliance ParkLouisville, KY 40225

~ALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel20 North Wacker DriveChicago, E 60606

E~RGY-SA~G mS● Operate dishwasher only when it’s fall. Ut the ● If you don’t need your dishes right away, allow the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in dishes to dry naturally over a longer period such asonly a partial load, use the ~SE & HOLD cycle to overnight.rinse off heavy soils.

“ Always select the cycle that mes the least amoutof water that wiU remove the soil from the load.(See the Operating section.)

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* Vse @appX=ea@yfori@ k~ed, ,: *Don@ ~tise, sif @ or stand on th&daar6r dish-myou@.~d dtiM’ktiti*.dtareGq~*.:

rack Q$tie dishvvtiher.

● ~ose supervision is necessaryjf tis.app~ance: ‘-

is usti.by or near c~ltin. Do not Wow childr~n● ~s:~ihwasher rnustbe @o@y tiplayinside, on or wi~ this app~ance O! any

lns@~md l~?~ ~ ac~~ce discarded apptiance. Dip& oftiscardedmth the Mstiation Instructions’bforeitiswed. Hyoudidnot

appliances and shipping or packing rn~teridprOperly. Before discarding a dishwasher,.retiove

@eive.ti b~tion kstructions sheet with Your ‘tie door of the washin~ compartmetit.dishwtiher, youtiobtain one by-g, tOUh, tie GE fiswerCenter~@ 8~.626.2~. ● Keep rdl washing detergents and wetting agents

—~s appfiance m~t & ~otiected to .a ~undedout of the reach of c~dren, preferably in a locked

~eti,. permanent wiring system; or ancabinet. Observe W warnings on container Iabehto avoid persand injury.

eqtipwnt-grounding conductor must be tiwith the titicuitctiductom;tid cotiected totheeqtipment-groundin gterrnind urleadufthe appliance. ~ *

*To minimifi the possibitityof. electric shock &sconnect thik’

appliance from th~ @wer supply—Comect ib a~pefiy rated, ptectedaad S&d before attempting any rnaintenanw. NO~:

@wer-supply ~ctit@ Avoid. eltica.ov?rload. _gthe control didto tie 0~ @sitiondoes not disconnect the app~ance &omti~power iupply. We reco~end having a q-cd

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~~• i~.n&~~ or.~Wrnb@h~e technician servi& your app~anw. ~. ‘w- -“ur**r”

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● pie ordy powder or fi~~d delergtits or wetting A.*

w G—~ROG~GMis. produced by the .@emicrd actionwithin your water heater. It &

~ents r~~@d for use in.a dishwasher. accurmdate in tie water he~ranMoro Do not wash plastic items ~wsmarked waterpi~s if hot vaterh~ ~o~ kntisedfor a

‘!dishwash~r safe” or~eequivrden~ For plastic period of two wee~ or.lang~.~ROGENGASitems, not so mark~ check $e rnanufac~er’s IS WLOS~.’To prev~tti:~%ib=ty of:recommeadation$. ~ce . ~~ damage or%jury, if.you.kve notusedhotwater

far two w=ks or more, or moved into a fisidenceo Mtightplastic ite~ sothey W notbecamedislodgedand~ap to the bottomof: : “

h.whichthe.hot w~ersy$tern ~yn@ hav~been ~

the .dishwasher-they:.~ght come into contacttised fur sotie’ time, ~ on dhot water f~cetsand fiow theti to m for seititi tiutes MfOre

witi:tie~ngel ementmdbeed. : usi~ my elti@ a~tianm~hich iS COtiOCtCdto the %ot waters ystem This w~ ~owti~

To -ze tie-bfi~ of ~~.. hydrogen gas to esQape. Mso, since me gas is~ble, do not smoke or use an open fi~en

● When loading items to be washed: or appliance during this process.

A. Locate-items so that they are not Melyto damage the door sd, and SAVET~SE

B. hd sharp knives with the han~es up toreduce the:riskof cut-type injuries.

msTRucmoNs● Do not tamper with controls.

HOW TO USE= NCOWLE

Before operating your dishwasher the first time...Attach the Faucet Adapter. The special faucet adaptersupplied with your dishwasher must be assembled tothe sink faucet before you can use your dishwasher.

The faucet adapter is designed to fit smdard spoutshaving intemd or extemd threads. You will find theadapter and two washers in the “Faucet Adapter”packet in your dishwasher.

To ins~ faucet adapter, f~st remove the old aeratoror trim ring on your faucet spout.M faucet has etiernd threads:Insert the thinner of the twowashers into the faucet adapterand attach it to the faucet spout.

Tighten with pliers. 2

M faucet has internal thr-ds:ksert both of the washers intothe faucet adapter and attach it mto the faucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.

~ the faucet adapter thmdsdo not match your faucet spoutyour local hardware or plumbingsupply store normally has additiondfittings to adapt your faucet spout to d-

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the special faucet adapter.

NOTE: A sink spray attachment ~ose can burst $itis installed on the same sink with your dishwasherWe suggest tht you disconnect the sink sprayattachment lfyour sink has one andplug the hole.

How to connect the Unicouple1. PuU Unicouple and its hoses completely out from

storage compartment located at rear of dishwasherand attach it to the faucet adapter.

2. Attach tie Unicouple

::::::e -~faucet adapter by

collar at the top %*,of the connector. - -.. ! .,,,.Men Unicoupleis dl the way uponto the adapter,release the collar. It will thensnap into position to lock the Unicouple in place.

The Unicouple’s small hose carries water fromthe faucet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carriesdrain water to the sink. Be sure Unicouple ispointing toward the sink bowl drain opening andthe sink drain is open for water that will drain fromyour dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into adisposer, operate the disposer until it is completelyempty before starting the dishwasher.

3. Turn hot water fu~y on before starting the dishwasher.

How to disconnect the Unicouple from faucet adapter1. Turn off the hot water. 3. Release Unicouple from faucet by depressing

2. Release the water pressure by depressing the collar at the top of the Unicouple connector.

tie pressure release button. This relieves waterpressure and protects you, and the room, fromsevere splashing.

How to disconnect your dishwasher1. Remove the power cord plug from the wdl NOTE: men motor stops at the end of the fmd

receptacle. rinse, the Unicouple can be disconnected and returned

2. Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter. to storage.

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How to drtin excess water from Uticouple hosesIf the sink is 34” or higher from the floor,the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot bedrained direcdy into the sink. It will be necessary todrain excess water from hoses into a bowl or suitablecontainer that is held outside and lower than the siti.

HOW TO CO~CT ELECTNC~Caution, for personal safety:

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD ORAN ADAPTER PLUG m ~ APPLWCE.

DO NOT, UNDER Am C~CUMSTANCES,CUT OR REMOW T~ T~RD GROUND~GPRONG FROM T~ PO~R CORD.

GROUND~G ~STRUCTION>This apptiancemust be grounded. h the event of a mtiunction orb~kdown, grounding wi~ reduce the risk ofelectric shock by providing a path of leastresistance for electric currenL This dishwasher isequipped with a cord having a groundingconductor and a grounding plug. The plug must beplugged into an appropriate outiet that is instiledand grounded in accordance with the NATIONALELECTWC CODE, ANS~PFA NO. 70.

DANGER—hproper connection of theequipmentigrounding conductor can resdt ina risk of electric shock. Check with a q-ledelectrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as towhether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Donot modify the plug provided with the apptiance;if it will not fit the outiet, have a proper outletinsta~ed by a qutified electrician.

Electtiti reqtimenk● This apphance must be

SUppfiCd With 120V, 60 =,and connected to an individud,properly ~ounded branch circuit,protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuitbreaker or time-delay fise.

● If the electric supplyprovided does not meet the abovespecifications, it is recommendedthat a licensed electrician instilan approved oudet.

INSURE PROPERGROUND EXISTSBEFORE USE

● Your dishwasher circuitshould not be used for anyother appliance while thedishwasher is in operation asthe dishwasher requires the fullcapacity of the circuit.

● H the wdl receptacle youplug the dishwasher’s powercord into is controlled by aswitch, turn on the switch.

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HOW TO OPERATE YO~ DB~AS~R

NOTE: The lights over the Cycle pads come ON toindicate the cycle that has been selected. Press padftiy until the light comes on. These Cycle kdicatorlights remain on w~e the door is latched.

If dishwasher drains into a food waste disposd,operate the disposd until it is empty before startingdishwasher.

Step 1. Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)

step 2. Make sure the Cycle bdicator Did is atthe OFF position. Add detergent to the detergentdispenser. (See Detergent Guide.) Use a rinse aidagent to help prevent spotting. (See How to Usea Mnse Agent section.)

Step 3. Latch the door.

step 4. Select d=ired wash cycle.

Q POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pasand casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils.Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle willget heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normalcycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.

● NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everydaydishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

step 5. Select the desired drying option.

. HEATED DRY ON—Turns the drying heater onfor fast drying. Men selected, the cycle time willbe extended for 35 minutes.

● HEATED DRY OFF-Shuts off the heating unit,thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry natily. It takeslonger but saves energy. You can open the door afterthe motor stops to speed drying. Excellent forovernight drying.

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Step 6. firn the Cycle Indimtor Did to START.

● Turning the did to START will begin the cycleimmediately. To obtain the benefits of a completecycle, be careful that you do not turn the did anyfarther than is necessary to start the dishwasher.There is a time delay between sti-up and waterfill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

Did Cycl=The SHORT WASH cycle allows you to quic~ywash loads of everyday dishes with medium soilsthat have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostlyof glasses.

a. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and a dryingoption if desired.

b. Be sure the door is unlatched.

c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Did toSHORT WASH.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

The ~SE & HOLD cycle is for rinsingpartial loads which will be washed later. Donot use detergent.

a. Select HEATED DRY OFF.b. Be sure the door is unlatched.

c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Did to~SE & HOLD.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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The PLATE WA-R cycle is for warmingclean dishes and seining plates for the seining of hotfoods. The cycle wi~ ttie approximately 35 minutesif selected.a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.b. Select =ATED DRY ON.c. Be sure the door is unlatched.d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Did to

PLATE WA~R.e. Latch the door to sw the cycle.

Cycle Selection Chati

Wash Cycles

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NORMAL WASH

SHORT WASH

mSE & HOLD

Wash CycleWater Use TimeGallons Minutes

(approx.) ] (approx.) I Cycle Squence

10.6 72 mmmmBmm9.1 51 WmWWHB7.4 43

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mmHEATED DRY ON. Available on dl wmh cycles except ~SE & HOLD. Add 35 finutes to wash cycle time.~A~D DRY 0~. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

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Good Dkhwashing Sta~ with HOT WaterTo get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying,the entering water must beat least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, iflet water shodd not exceed 150°F.

How to Test Water TemperatureCheck your water temperature with a candy or meat Helpfilhink: Eoutside temperatures are unusually .thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest low, or if your water travels a long distance from waterthe dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your waterlet the water run continuously into the glass until the heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot watertemperature stops rising. If the water temperature is for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turnbelow 120°F., adjust your water heater. on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run

until tie water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. Ifyou’ve recentiy done laundry or run hot water forshowers, give your water heater time to recover beforeoperating the dishwasher.

To improve washability if the water is less than120°F. and you cannot adjust your water heater:Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cupsat least half-full with detergent.

How to Use a Wse AgentThe rinse agent makes water flow off dishesquicker than usual. This lessens water spottingand makes drying faster, too.

For best dishwashing performance, use of a rinseagent such as ET-DRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser:Unscrew the cap.Add tiquid rinseagent until it justreaches the bottom of

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lip inside the dispenser ~1opening. Replace cap.The dispenser

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automatically releasesrinse agent into findrinse water.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holdsapproximately 4~z ounces. This should last about3 months. Fill as needed.

H you accidentiy spill: Wipe up the rinseagent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in thedishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.U you can’t find any rinse agent write:BENC~SER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, ~C.(“ET-DRY”)Corporate Centre 155 Federd RoadP.O. Box 1991Danbury, CT 06813-1991

You may check to see if you need to add rinse agentby removing the fill cap and looking into thecontainer. You may dso check the rinse agent, onsome models, by pressing the clear center of the fdlcap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent is drawn into the centerof the fill cap, you have enough. If the center arearemains clear add rinse agent.

How to Choose and Use the Mght DetergentUse ody powder or tiqtid detergent S-MYmade for use ti dishwashers. Other_* causeoversudsing.How much de~rgent shotid you use? That depends.Is your water “hard” or “soft”? Whh hard water, youneed extra detergent to get dishes clean. Whh soft water,you need less detergent.Your water department a teu you how hard yourwater is. So can your county extension agent or yourarea’s water softener company. Just cd and ask themhow many “grains” of hardness there are in your water.Too much detergent with soft water not ordy wastesmoney, it can be ~. It can cause a permanent

cloutiess of glassware, c~ed “etching.” An outsidelayer of @ass is etchd away! Of course, this takes sometime. But why take a chance when it’s my to find out thehardness of your water.Keep your detergent fmh and dry. Under tie sinkisn’t a good place to store detergent because there is toomuch moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into thedispenser untiyou’reready to wash dishes, either. (Itwon’t be fresh OR dry.)Kyour powder detergent gets old or Impy, throw itaway. Old detergent often won’t dissolve. E you use aliquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are notnecessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” asthey age or come in contict with moisture.

Detergent Dispensers

You’M find two detergent dispensers on the inside Close the win cup.

NOTE: To open detergent cup after it hasbeen closed unlatch the door and rotate the &Cycle Indicator Dial afill turn to the OFF

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position. men the closed cup contaim Grasp handle

soap it is best that the door be in apardally rotate andclose tightly

open position before rotating the CycleIdicatorDial. fiis will klp reduce theamunt ofdeteqent and rinse aid agent spilbge into the tub.

Detergent Usage Gtide @owder or liquid)

SO~ WATER (O-3 @ns hardness) MED~ WATER (3-7 grains) ~ WATER (7-12 grains*)CYCLES Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup~ Open Cup*POTSCRUBBER Hdf Full : Hdf Full Completely : Hatf Full Completely J CompletelyNOWAL WASH Full Ftil FullSHORT WASH Hdf Fdl None Hatf Full None Completely None

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~SE & HOLD Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent

*12 ~ains and up is exmemely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, time $Filled Main Cup holds 3 @blespoons;can build up in the water valve. The water vatve may stick while open and cause flooding. filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

How to Prepare the Dishes for WashingIf this is your fwst dishwasher, or if you’re NOTE: You may dso want to consider removingreplacing a much older model, you may wonder foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemonhow much preparation your dishes need. Actually juice and otier foods that can cause discoloration ofvery little. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a longmd other hard solids. Remove excessive qumtities period of time.of oil or grease. The POTSCR~BER cycle can wash heavily--

soiled dishes and remove dried-on and bked-onsoils from pots, pans and casseroles. Items withburned-on soils need extra preparation. 9

HOW TO LOAD YO~ DIS~AS~R

NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays in front right comerof lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle.

The upper rack is best for glasses, cups andsaucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides.This is also the place for dishwasher-safe plastics.Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly sothey can’t fdl onto the heating unit. hange stemwareso that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glassestouch each other.

The upper rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other items should be placedface down. men loading dishwasher safe plastics make sure each plastic item is secured over two fingers. Thiswill insure good washing results.

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The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, andcookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racksshould go in the lower rack along the edge. Loadplatters, pots and bowls along the sides, in comers,or in the back. For best washing results, all itemsshould be positioned with the soiled side of the dishfacing the center of the rack.

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles upto protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoonsso they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons andlids from small containers are not recommended forautomatic dishwashing. If placed in dishwasher, theyshould go in bottom of silverware basket withsilverware on top.

Keep center area clear in the lower rack.The wash tower rises through the center of the lowerrack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, becareful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot ordish hadle extend-through the bottom rack. This couldblock the wash arm and cause poor washing results.

Precaution!

Take out anything that may fall or extend through thebottom of the basket.

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UsudyMaterid Safe Exceptions (not safe)

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1 ~ .., w@’&~;eraekoriose.i@’finish* any’~ Of washing.

Forget a dish? Here’s when you mn add it:Add dishes arty time during the ~SE & HOLDcycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishesat any time BEFOW the main detergent wash portionof the cycle.However, opening the door during any cyclelessens cleaning power. So try to load everythingat the beginning.

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Eit doesn’t &y DIS~AS~ S~.~t-,@~fithetoprackbefore dishwashing an entire S. .-’..W ifnotwastigimmedmt- ely. Salty or.acidic Mean stain ifkft on.Wse if not washing iawly. Sdtyoracidic facanstain iflefto~ ~ detergent eancause tialt-twqveblaekspots. Place in back ‘=tion ofs~verware-toavoid expmtodetergent ~m &detergent q.

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Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:1. Push the door latch to the left. Washing will stop.

2. Wait a fe’w seconds unti the water crdms. menopen the door. WA~~G: Hot vapor may risefrom opened door.

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right.

When the door is locked, washing will continue.

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USER ~~TENANCE ~STRUCTIONSClean the control panel with a tightly dampened Appliance Potish Wax& Cleaner (Cat. No.cloth. Dry thorougtiy. Do not use abrasives or sharp WR97X0216) is available from GE Service andobjects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Center.Clean the outside witi a good apptiance pokh The inside usdy tikes mre of i~e~. If it shouldw=. The outside cabinet ftish is durable, but it ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.gritty cleaners.

Not Using You Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing (On btit-in modeb ody)

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated ● Reconnect the water inletplace during the winter, ask a service technician to: line to the water vrdve.

● Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. ● Drain collection chamber atRemove fuses or trip circuit breaker. rear of unit below filter by.

● Turn off $e water supply. disconnecting hose to pump.Reconnect after draining.

● Disconnect the water inlet line from the water VdVe.● Remove the plastic pump

● Drain water from the inlet tine and water valve. cover in the tub bottom and

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(Use a pan to catch the water.) use a sponge to soak up water in tie rubber boot.

Removing the wood topRemove the mountingscrews under tie front of - - -the top. PuU top forwardand upward.

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/. To remove the protective cover, use scissors to cut the..—bag from the underside. To reinstrdl the top rdign screwsin bottom of top with slotted holes in panel flange. Shale

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top to rear of unit. Reinsti front screws.DO NOT operate the dishwasher without the wood topin place.

Care of the wood top~. Bef~re:using, wipe well with a dry cloth to remove Should your top become too stained or cut, sand with

sufice dust. Wood top is treated witi a preservative WOO(150) or ~(220) sandpaper, wipe with a clothat the factory. and then wipe with a very smti arnomt of non-totic

- Do not~use the wood top of your dishwasher as a mineral oti. Wipe off any excess oil immediately withcuttingboard. It can be scarred permanently. Wood a soft, dry cloth.tops should Nso not be used as a place for thawing

. frozenfoods, even.when protected by a sheet ofdurninum foil. Never let water stand on the wood top.

Conversion EtA special kit(Cat No. ~3”5XO193) for chmging a convertible dishwasherto a permanent built-in injtilation is available from your deder or service organization.

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QUES~ONS?USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

CYW AND O~ONmIC~R HG~STAY ON ~NCYCLE IsCOMPLE~D

POSS~LE CAUSE

‘k&se ‘h yoti G= Ly be bio@.6r the ti~ti~ @p@ ’Rip* fuse orX circuit br~er. Remove =y other appliances from the cticuit.

,,~x~.~y.nb~~ secm on rack p~s,or sOtitigs~ ma~~ve drop@ from

.’ &x.Wati:k.-@g utensils tora@e. Make sureev-g is securely placedin &hwash&.

Make s~.tiet water tempe~ture is correct. (See How to Test Water Temperature~ @em) :

~~kd the boti~m rack firs~.W~terfrom dishes in the top &k’may be spfig intothe bottom. rack.

~ ti~forimp~r’loa ding. Dishes shoddn”t nest together. Avoid overloading.

,Ch+k+e*e’agent&*m rto seethatit’s not empty.

~Wk Wet water teme. It shotid be at least 120°F. (See How to Test“~ Water Temperature sectiom) Try to use the Wash Heat Boost option.

: Water ~ress~e maybe tempo-y low. Turn on a faucet. Is water cotig out. slowerthan usurd? E so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

plugged *gap. (See Care and Cleaning section.)

tipro~ rack loading. (See Loading section.)

tioose another cycle to give you longer washing time.

W-may hot be reactig the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe bloctigd4~ent.W@.

fieas~ser ~~~ may wt be operdng wmay be blocked by improperly Ioaddi-s. Hyou used a @waler detergen~ open the cup and remove. any caked-on

‘deterg%~ Kthe cup s~l doesn’k open automatidy, C* for.sefice.

Deterg~t mayk’o~~. ti~epowder detergent is kd or~ed in the box, throw itaway. The de~ent may not be working weU. Try another brand.

CyC1e hdicator’DiA mut ~ 0~ forcup .fid’to cio~e Wd lamh properly. Hyoumdatch the doortid open it to dry your fishes; the ~cle;fi@cator Dhd doesnot advmwby itse~. .‘

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T~ ir COR* ~:s~’cups. Remove the’.s~ b~ han~ using a solution of 1/2 cupbleach’ad ~ cup$ W- Wa~.

tiovs~: yetikw or tiwn - on@%~S Or#~sw~ cm w =@~Y ~n’deposits &water. A @d’Mter in tb~ w~r:su~ply Meis’~e @dy way to cometfis problem. Your watir softenti co+y can ten you about the ~ter.’YeMOW fib Qn sterhg sflver res@ts whe~ you.w~h copper uten~s:in the me load.Sfiver potish tiH usually r~ove Ws stain.

This is iormd. Udatchti’ d~r to turn off the Eghts.

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WAmWO~yTPW Tfti~tirbtimof&& b& wk, youmayhave’atiproblem CIWtiti0~ OF ~ ~ gw, if YOU have one. (S=:care and ~eaning saon.)

~=k ~.kitia s~.Ts it -g well? Yournay need a plmber..

~di~w~her tisintodisposer,run dispos=to c~ear. Be sure disposer is not‘410gg@ .,. “

Sms TN m TUB $tiing deterg~s.sre nit meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AfiWTTC: DIS~AS=RD-G~S TO AVOTD SmSTNG.

;: To*ve&ds fm@the’@b:O pen& edishwasher.’U? suds evapomte. Add,, ~ 1 @on of~ld water to the tub. ~ose.and bkh the dishwasher. Pump out.watir

by slowly-~ the control did unti a drain period is -he&

. ~epeatifneees~.

DISti~~R “ s&&m cause unit to ovfiow. That’s why it’s so’important to use a detergent that’sdOSi@ed for ~tOtiC dishwashers.

$~- tbefi~’~entcaneusefoam ~$was~g.’This mleadtoovdow~.W@.qp @den@ sp~ of *se agent with a damp cloth.,.

MomR ms @ihw~h~rhmttiuSed onaie~arbasis..- ; ‘~ you ~oriot use y& &hw~ku&n, set .it to’ ~. & pump otit once every week.

‘Ws @ help ~the~ @isg .%d the gtiage dia~~r clear.

ST-GOF Ame Aterg**’con* ~lom~ @igmentor dy*)thAtil.*lorthe tub--OR ~ “ titiorwiti kxt4fided ~..Ch@k b detergmteup for si~s of any discol-tio~.

Tf~’ti’@~lti c~ge to de~entwithout anycolotit. :,,

sores ’You .Yoi’M&&-ti~*.ckc~gtiu&s.:~e* arerioti~L ~AR ~~~ •’.$ofi’f~’&sp~;~ &g’iGon.

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*’Wti valve bpeningto -p water but.

o ‘T~control as cycle ~r~&s&s,

* ‘Detergent cup opening.

During the drying perid:

● me motor stops.

VMR AT Water vapor co~es ~ough the vent.by the door ktch &ng drying ad whenm VEm water is being p- out.

H you need more help...d, toll free:GE Answer Center”800.626.2000consumer information service

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Wdll Be ThereWlti the purch~e ofyournew GE appfiance, receive tie assurance that ifyou ever needMomation or resistance from GE, wdll be there. Allyouhave to do is dl–toll-free!

lMome Repair Sewi=80MMES(80W2-273~AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,scheduled at a time fiat’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Servicecompany+perated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at yourconvenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so mostrepairs can be handled injust one visit.

GEAnswer Cente~80~62&2000Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center@information service is available to help. Your call–andyour question-will beanswered prompdy and courteously. And you can call anytime. GE AnswerCenter@ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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For Custimem Wti SpecialNeeds...80~6262000

Upon request, GE will provide Consumem with impaired hearing or speech who haveBraille controls for a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional tele~ewriter mayGE appliances, and a brochure to call 800-TDMEAC (800+3%322) to requestassist in planning a barrier-free information or service.kitchen for persons witi limitedmobility. To obtain these items,free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Semice &n&a*80M2G2224You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be thereafter your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is stillin effect and you’ll receive a subsmtid discount. Witi a multiple-year contract,you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Pa& andA~essories80M2&2002hditidd q-cd to service tieir own appliances User maintenance instructions contied in this booMetcan have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.their home. The GE parts system provides access to over Other servicing gen~shodd be referred to q-cd47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are service personnel. Caution mmt be exercise~ sticefully warranted. VISA, MasteKard and Discover cards improper servihgmaycause he operation.are accepted.

IIYOUR GE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

WARRAN~here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain semiceunder warrantv. II. ‘111

WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANN This warranty is extended to

For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any

purchase, we will provide, free ofsucceeding owner for products

charge, pans and service labor in purchased for ordina~ home use

your home to repair or replace any in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

part of the dishwasher that fails and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the

because of a manufacturing defect. warfanty is the same except that it

FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANNis LIMITED because you must payto ShiD the DrOdUCt to the service

For ten years from date of originalpurchase, we will provide, free ofcharge, parts and service labor inyour home to repair or replace thetub or door liner if it fails to containwater because of a manufacturingdefect such as cracking, chipping,peeling or rusting.

shop or for’the service technician’stravel costs to your home.All warranty service will beprovided by our Factory ServiceCenters or by our authorizedCustomer Car@ sewicers duringnormal working hours.

Should your appliance needservice, during warranty period orbeyond, call 80GGE-CARES(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED . Service trips to your home to teach . Replacement of house fuses oryou how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.If you then have any questionsabout operating the product, pleasecontact your dealer or ourConsumer Affairs office at theaddress below, or call, toll free:GE Answer Cente@800.626.2000consumer information service

● Improper installation.

● Cleaning or servicing of air gapdevice in drain line.

. Failure of the product if it is usedfor other than its intended purposeor used commercially.

● Damage to product caused byaccident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

If you have an installation problem,contact your dealer or installer.You are responsible for providingadequate electrical, plumbing andother connecting facilities.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inddental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you. This warranty gives you spaific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your Ioml or state mnsumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:Manager<onsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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