Page 3 - Read this Manual; If You Need Service; Safety Information
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation GE & You, A Service Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use andmaintain your dishwasherproperly. Just a little preventivecare on your part can save you agreat deal of time and moneyove...
Page 4 - WATER HEATER SAFETY
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must befollowed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electricshock, or to prevent prope...
Page 6 - DO NOT...
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 DO NOT… ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or standon the door or dish rack ofthe dishwasher. ■ Do not discard a dishwasherwitho...
Page 7 - WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER; REMEMBER...; Your continued health and safety are important to us.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER ■ Use only powder or liquiddetergents or wetting agentsrecommended for use in adishwasher. ■ Locate sharp items so thatthey are not likely to damagethe door seal. ■ Load sharp knives wit...
Page 8 - About the dishwasher control panel.; Control Settings; The Display; Information displayed:
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice About the dishwasher control panel. You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 8 Control Settings The Display This...
Page 9 - Options; Operating Instr; Load Selection; Start
Options ENERGY SAVER Shuts off the drying heat options. Dishes air dry naturally DRY ON and energy is saved. You can prop the door open after theword CLEAN appears in the display. ENERGY SAVER Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This cycle will DRY OFF extend the time to your wash cycle. DEL...
Page 10 - Dishwashing Shortcut; These graphics show the selection; NORMAL; cycle with; ENERGY SAVER
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice About the display. 10 Dishwashing Shortcut When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch ismoved to the ON position, the control panel will displaythe last settings you selected.If you don’t want to change any of...
Page 11 - Display
Know the display. Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Display What It Means AUTO NORMAL NORMAL cycle has been selected. AUTO POTS PANS POTS PANS cycle has been selected. AUTO CHINA CHINA CRYSTAL cycle has been selected. RINSE RINSE HOLD cycle has been...
Page 12 - About the display diagnostic codes.
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice About the display diagnostic codes. 12 Display What It Means What To Do Electrical power to the IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN dishwasher has been THE POWER FAILURE OCCURRED: RESET interrupted but is now back on. 1 P...
Page 14 - Before You Call For Service
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice About the display diagnostic codes. 14 Display What It Means What To Do Not enough water is Unlatch the door. If there is no water in entering the dishwasher. the bottom of the dishwasher, check the water supply to ...
Page 15 - About the soil sensor system.; Drying Cycle Options
About the soil sensor system. Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation 15 The dishwasher has an exclusive Soil Sensor System that measures theamount of soil in the load. After the soil is measured the dishwasher decidesthe length of the main wash cycle and...
Page 16 - Using the dishwasher.; Check the Water Temperature
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice Using the dishwasher. 16 Check the Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than150°F., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Checkthe water temperature with a candy or ...
Page 17 - Proper Use of Detergent; Forget to Add a Dish?
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keepyour detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into thedispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.The amount of det...
Page 18 - Loading the dishwasher racks.; Upper Rack
Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Service Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features andappearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cu...
Page 19 - Lower Rack
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Lower Rack When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters ortrays in the front right corner. They may prevent detergentfrom circulating during the wash cycle. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers...
Page 20 - About optional accessories.; Wood panel trim kits; Wood Panel Trim Kits
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice About optional accessories. 20 Wood panel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free, 800-626-2002. Your order will be sent directly to your home. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted...
Page 21 - Caring for the dishwasher.; Protect Against Freezing; Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
21 Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Check the air gap any time yourdishwasher isn’t draining well. Caring for the dishwasher. To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then drythoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance pol...
Page 22 - Problem; Before you call for service...
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 22 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights go Time too long between • Each pad must be touched off when you’re setting touching of selected pads within 30 seconds of the controls others. To relight, ...
Page 24 - oubleshooting T
Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, out of the tub clean it. • Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need a plumber. • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear. • See the About the display se...
Page 27 - GE Dishwasher Warranty; What GE Will Not Cover:
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation GE Dishwasher Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser a...
Page 28 - Service Telephone Numbers.; GE Answer Center; In-Home Repair Service; Service Satisfaction; Customer Ser
Service Telephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to ass...