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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
Stainless Steel
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tub Dishwashers
Control Panel and Settings . . . . . . . . 4–6
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–14
Recommended Dishwasher
Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . .8–11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING — SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water has not been used for tw
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous… Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are Take off the door of the washing compartment or getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow remove the door latch (as shown). the instructions to help prevent accidents. NOTE: CDW9000 Series a
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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. Front-Control Dishwashers 1 6 2 * 3 5 4 Top-Control Dishwashers 1 5 2 3 4 6 Control Settings Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by models) 1 The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction. The lights will come ON indicating the sequenc
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Wash Programs (Selections) (continued) 3 ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy 8.8 gal., 105 min. Medium 7.5 gal., 95 min. Light 6.3 gal., 85 min. This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water. NOTE: The Anti-Bacteria cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after t
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About the dishwasher control panel. Enhancements 4 The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT has been selected. DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours (depending on model). Press the DELAY START pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then press START/RESET. Front-Control Dishwashers: The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time. Top-Control Dishwashers: After closing
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Start (continued) 5 Top-Control Dishwashers After selecting the cycle and desired enhancements, touch the START/RESET pad to ready the dishwasher to begin the cycle. Close the door to start the cycle or begin the DELAY START countdown. When the cycle starts, the water fill begins and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins. The dishwasher will always display your last selection and enhancements.
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Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. ® ® Use Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear Rinse Agent ® ® Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear rinse
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Manual Detergent Dispenser Some models come equipped with an automatic liquid For heavily soiled loads, use a bit more detergent. For water TM dishwasher detergent dispenser (SmartDispense ) and temperatures above 140°F, use a bit less detergent. a manual dispenser. You can use either of these dispensers Medium Medium Extremely but don’t use both at the same time. Soft Hard Hard Soft TM SmartDispense Manual
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Using the dishwasher. TM SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser (some models) TM This dishwasher may have SmartDispense , a Aim the detergent bottle at the opening in the door feature which automatically dispenses liquid and begin to fill. automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on soil level and water hardness. To utilize TM the SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser, it must first be filled. Although any liquid or gel automatic dishwashing detergent can be used in the TM SmartDispense syste
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com TM SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs Press the “Up” arrow pad to raise the value 3 to be calibrated for water hardness. Please follow or the “Down” arrow pad to lower the value. the directions below to calibrate the dishwasher Set the water hardness value to the number to the hardness of your tap water. determined with t
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Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack Although the upper rack is primarily for The upper rack is good for all kinds of glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing be placed in this rack for effective cleaning. bowls and other items should be placed face Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This down. Fol
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com To remove the upper rack: Removing the Upper Rack Press thumb tab out and remove the Your new dishwasher has the capability to 1 front end caps on each side of the rail. wash extra large items in the lower rack. This is accomplished by removing the upper rack Pull the rack straight out and off the rails. 2 and installing a nozzle over the port that Replace the end caps. normally supplies water to the upper ra
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Loading the dishwasher racks. Extra Rack Features (on some models) Cutlery Tray The cutlery tray holds up to 4 large knifes such as a carver, chef’s knives, bread knife, etc., that are too tall to fit in the silverware basket. Hook the tray onto the rear of the upper rack. Lay the knives between the guides (as shown). Bowl Tines The special large-bowl tines in the lower rack add flexibility to your loading pattern. They are useful for serving bowls or other large bowls. To use the bowl tines, f
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Caring for the dishwasher. ge.com Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers sure you know what type of panel you have. ending in SS) Refer to the last two letters of your model The stainless steel panels can be cleaned number. You can locate your model number with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product on the left-hand tub wall just inside th
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service. Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad only one time to start the dishwasher. When the indicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the dishwasher is running, only press the START/RESET pad if you wish to cancel dishwasher is running. This will (reset) the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do ® ® Spots and filming • Use Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear rinse agents to remove spots and Extremely hard water on glasses and prevent new film buildup. Low inlet water temperature flatware • Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F. Overloading the dishwasher • Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section. Improper loading • Make sure detergent is
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from is tripped the circuit. Power is turned off • In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on. Control panel is locked • Unlock control panel. See page 6. Control panel needs to be • Tur
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GE Dishwasher Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, ® Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in the United date is needed to obtain service States. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model number available wh
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Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website In the U.S.: ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. In Canada: www.geappliances.ca Schedule Service In the U.S.: ge.com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenien
