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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
Control Panel and Settings . . . . 4–6
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . 11
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . .6–9
Troubleshooting Tips . . . 12–14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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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…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher: ■ Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch keeper (as shown). Door la
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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. 1 6 3 5 4 2 Control Settings Status Indicator Lights 1 The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 6). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in. TM LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDi
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com SPEED CYCLE 7.5 gal. (28.4 l), 35 min. (on some models) This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware. CHINA CRYSTAL 7.5 gal. (28.4 l), 35 min. or HAND/GENTLE This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal. GLASSES 7.5 gal. (28.4 l), 35 min. (on some models) This cycle is specifically designed for glasses. RINSE ONLY 2.5 gal. (9.5 l), 10 min. or RINSE & HOLD For rinsing partial loads that will be washe
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About the dishwasher control panel. Start 5 Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. Water fill begins, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins. NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will display the last settings you selected. If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Manual Detergent Dispenser Your dishwasher comes equipped with a manual dispenser For heavily soiled loads, use a bit more detergent. For water and, on some models, an automatic liquid dishwasher temperatures above 140°F (60°C), use a bit less detergent. TM detergent dispenser (SmartDispense ). You can use either Medium Medium Extremely of these dispensers, but don’t use both at the same time. Soft Hard Hard
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Using the dishwasher. TM SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser (on some models) ™ This dishwasher may have a SmartDispense feature Set the door at a comfortable angle to fill the which automatically dispenses liquid automatic dispenser. dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on soil level and water hardness. ™ To utilize the SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser, it must first be filled. Although any liquid or gel automatic dishwashing detergent can be used in ™ the SmartDispense system, all liqui
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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 to Control Calibration be calibrated for water hardness. Please follow Control Panel directions below to calibrate the dishwasher to the hardness of your tap water. Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water Press at the same time for 3 seconds. Display In the bag containing these instructions, you sh
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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 The upper rack is good for all kinds of Although the upper rack is primarily for odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can bowls and other items should be placed face be placed in this rack for effective cleaning. down. Fold-down tines (on some models) Cups and glasses f
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Loading place settings… ge.com Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. NOTE: Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid. Upper Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverwar
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Caring for the dishwasher. Stainless Steel Interior—Tub and Inner Door The stainless steel used to make the door should be scratched or dented during dishwasher tub and inner door provides normal use, they will not rust or corrode. the highest reliability available in a GE These surface blemishes will not affect dishwasher. If the dishwasher tub or inner their function or durability. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly. Protec
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do Beeping at the end This is normal. The dishwasher • To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously of the cycle will beep twice at the end of the turned off), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds. cycle A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on or off. ™ ™ Low Detergent light Sm
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F. • Select HEATED DRY. • Use HOT START, HOT WASH or ADDED HEAT options. • Select a higher cycle, such as ANTI-BACTERIA, SANI WASH or POTS & PANS. Rinse agent dispenser is empty • Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required. Control panel responded Door latch may not be properly • Make sure the door is firmly closed. to inputs
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GE Dishwasher Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an Staple your receipt here. ® authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, visit us Proof of the original purchase on-line 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 under the warranty. and model
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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
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Instructions de sécurité . . . . . 2, 3 Manuel du propriétaire Instructions de fonctionnement Chargement des couverts . . . . . . . . . 11 Chargement des paniers . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Panneau de contrôle et réglages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 Soins et nettoyage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12 Utilisation du lave-vaisselle . . . . . . . .6–9 Conseils de dépannage . . . 12–14 Soutien au consommateur Garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 S
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INFORMATION IMPORTANTE SUR LA SÉCURITÉ. LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT L’UTILISATION — CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT ! Pour votre sécurité, les instructions de ce manuel doivent être suivies pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou d’explosion, d’électrocution et pour éviter les dommages à la propriété, les blessures ou la mort. AVERTISSEMENT ! SÉCURITÉ DU CHAUFFE-EAU Dans certaines conditions, de l’hydrogène peut être présent dans un chauffe-eau qui n’a pas été utilisé pendant deux
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Instructions de Instructions de sécurité Conseils de dépannage Soutien au consommateur fonctionnement electromenagersge.ca AVERTISSEMENT ! RISQUE D’ENFANT PRIS AU PIÈGE BONNE DISPOSITION DE VOTRE LAVE-VAISSELLE Les lave-vaisselle jetés ou abandonnés sont dangereux…même si vous ne les laissez jetés que quelques jours. Si vous voulez jeter votre vieux lave- vaisselle, suivez les instructions pour empêcher les accidents. Avant de jeter votre vieux lave-vaisselle : ■ Enlevez la porte du compartime
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Le panneau de contrôle du lave-vaisselle. Vous pouvez trouver le numéro de modèle sur la paroi de la cuve juste à l’intérieur de la porte. Dans ce manuel, les caractéristiques et l’apparence peuvent varier selon le modèle. 1 6 3 5 4 2 Réglage des contrôles Voyants lumineux d’état 1 Les voyants lumineux vous indiquent ce qui se passe pendant le fonctionnement du lave-vaisselle automatique. Ils peuvent clignoter si le lave-vaisselle fonctionne mal (voir la page 6). Les voyants indiquent ON (marc
