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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions ............. 2-3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
Dishwashers
Care and Cleaning .................. 11
GDF510-540 Series
Getting Started ..................... 4-5
GDT530-550 Series
Loading and Place Settings ......... 8-9
Loading the silverware baskets ...... 10
Using the Dishwasher ...............6-7
Lave-vaisselle
Troubleshooting Tips ......... 12-14
Manuel d’utilisation
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, 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 or more weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, prevent the pos
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GEAppliances.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this or any discarded appliance. 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 t
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Getting started! Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual Load Dishwasher 1 For best dishwashing results, follow the rack loading guidelines found in the Loading the dishwasher racks section. No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil. Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel. Add Detergent 2 Add needed a
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GEAppliances.com Select Options (Continued) 5 Steam For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to (Prewash) starting the cycle. The Steam option adds approximately 30 minutes to the cycle time. This option is (on some models) available with Heavy, Auto Sense, and Normal cycles. Wash Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack. This will Zones shorten the cycle time and conserve energy. This op
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Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to and let the water run continuously into the glass until the prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a temperature stops rising. candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet Energy Smart Energy Smart enables your dishwasher to reduce energy What you
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GEAppliances.com Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser is located in the center of Number of Detergent Cups to Fill the dishwasher door. It has two compartments. The Grains/Gal. main wash compartment is found inside the detergent Less than 4 Fill cup to 1/3 full dispenser. To open, press the blue button on the side of the dispenser. The pre-wash compartment is on the lid of 4 to 8 Fill cup to 2/3 full the detergent dispenser. Use the pre-wash compartment 8 to 12 Fill cup complete
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Loading and place settings. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. To add flexibility in loading, the utility shelf (on some Upper Rack models) may be placed in the up or down position. The upper rack is primarily for glasses, cups, and The shelf may also be used to secure stemware such saucers. However, other items such as pots, pans, as wine glasses. Because these stemware items
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GEAppliances.com Lower Rack Fold down tines (on some models) allow for greater The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and cookware items. Large items, such as broiler pans flexibility in loading large items. Select the position and baking racks should go along the sides of the of the fold down tine that best accommodates rack. If necessary, oversized glasses and mugs can your dishware items. The direction of the fold down be placed in the lower rack to maximize loading tines ca
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Loading the silverware baskets… For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. The accessory basket (on some models) may be Silverware Silverware Basket Basket positioned by placing the hooks on the back of the Place flatware in the removable silverware and basket over the top wire on the sides of the lower accessory baskets (on some models). Sharp objects, rack. such as forks and knives, ma
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Care and cleaning. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make sure you know Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in what type of panel you have. Refer to the last two SS) letters of your model number. You can locate your The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with model number on the left-hand tub wall just inside Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean, the door. If your model number ends with BB, CC, soft cl
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. In Canada visit www.GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Start Status The door was opened or the Start pad once to start the dishwasher. Press the indicator light flashing cycle was interrupted. Start pad a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you wish to cancel the cycle. D
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GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Cloudiness on Combination of soft water and glassware too much detergent use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean. Low performing phosphate A white film on glassware, dishware and the interior in this free detergent Troubleshooting section. Water temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 150°F (66°C) ® Suds in the tub Correct detergent Cascade
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights Time too long between go off when you’re touching of selected pads To relight, touch any pad again or open the door and setting controls unlock (top control). Water standing in Air gap is clogged Care and cleaning section. the bottom of the tub Water won’t pump Drain is clogged Care and cleaning section. out of the tub may need a plumber. Steam This is n
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GE Dishwasher Warranty. GEAppliances.com All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an Staple your receipt here. ® authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, visit us on-line Proof of the original purchase at GEAppliances.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 under the warranty. model number available when calling for service. Servic
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Consumer Support. In the US: GEAppliances.com GE Appliances Website In Canada: GEAppliances.ca 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 the US: GEAppliances.com Schedule Service In Canada: GEAppliances.ca Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ .. 18-19 DIRECTIVES DE FONCTIONNEMENT Chargement et couverts de la vaisselle .....................................................................24, 25 Chargement de panier à couverts ... 26 Entretien et nettoyage ........................... 27 Tableau de commande et réglages ........................................... 20–21 Utilisation du lave-vaisselle .......... 22–23 DÉPANNAGE ................................... 28-30 SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE Garantie ..........
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES VEUILLEZ LIRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES AVANT D’UTILISER AVERTISSEMENT! Pour votre sécurité, veuillez suivre les directives données dans le présent manuel afin de réduire au minimum les risques d’incendie, d’explosion et de chocs électriques et prévenir tout dommage et blessure grave ou mortelle. AVERTISSEMENT! SÉCURITÉ DU CHAUFFE-EAU Dans certaines conditions, il peut se former de l’hydrogène dans un chauffe-eau qui n’a pas été utilisé pendant deux semaine
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES VEUILLEZ LIRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES AVANT D’UTILISER www.electromenagersge.ca AVERTISSEMENT! RISQUE DE SUFFOCATION POUR UN ENFANT COINCÉ À L’INT RIEUR DE L’APPAREIL ÉLIMINATION APPROPRIÉE DU LAVE-VAISSELLE Ne laissez pas les enfants jouer avec le lave-vaisselle, ou à l’intérieur de celui-ci ou de tout autre électroménager mis aux rebuts. Les lave-vaisselle jetés ou abandonnés sont dangereux… même si vous ne les laissez là que pour quelques jours. Si
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Pour démarrer! Les caractéristiques et l'apparence des appareils varieront tout au long de ce manuel. Charger le lave-vaisselle 1 Pour de meilleurs résultats de lavage, suivez les directives de chargement des paniers dans la section Chargement des paniers du lave- vaisselle. Aucun pré-rinçage des dépôts alimentaires normaux n'est nécessaire. Enlevez les dépôts durs, notamment les os, les cure-dents, la peau et les graines. Enlevez les légumes-feuilles, les parties non comestibles de la viand
