GE GDWF100R30WW Owner's manual

Brand: GE

Model: GDWF100R30WW

Category: Dishwashers

Type: Owner's manual

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Safety Instructions ........... 2-5

Operating Instructions

Core and Cleaning ................. 17

Control Panel and Settings ........ 6-8

Loading Place Settings ............. 16

Loading the Rocks ............. 14-16

Recommended Dishwasher

Products ............................. 9

Using the Dishwasher .......... 10-13

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 18-2o

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ................. 22

Worrontg .......................... 21

Stainless Steel

Tub Dishwashers

Write the model ond seriol

numbers here:

Model #

Seriul #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just inside the door.

165D4700P390

/;9-55066 08-09 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING --

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

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.

Ifthe hot water has not been usedfor two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury

by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before usingany

electricalappliance which isconnected to the hot water system.This simple procedure will allow any built-

up hydrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gasisflammable, do not smokeor usean open flame or appliance

during this process.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with

your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at GEApplionces.com.

mConnect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring

system; or run an equipment-grounding

conductor with the circuit conductors and

connect to the equipment-grounding terminal

or lead of the appliance.

m Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electricshock.

Checkwith a qualified electrician or service

representative if you are in doubt whether the

appliance isproperly grounded.

m Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping

or packing material properly.

Ill Donot attempt to repair or replace any part

of your dishwasher unlessit isspecifically

recommended inthis manual. Allother servicing

should be referredto a qualified technician.

raTa minimize the possibility of electric shock,

disconnect this appliance from the power supply

beforeattempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turningthe dishwasher off doesnot

disconnect theappliance from thepower supply.

Werecommendhaving a qualifiedtechnician

servicegout appliance.

CAUTION: Topreventminorinjuryorpropertydamage

mContents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if

available,may be hot to the touch. Usecare

before handling.

mUsing a detergent that is

not specifically designed

for dishwashers will cause

the dishwasher to fillwith

suds.

mIf your dishwasher is connected to a

wall switch, ensure that the switch is

on prior to use.

mOn dishwasherswith electronic

controls, if you choose to turn the wall

switch off between wash cycles,allow

5-!0 secondsafter turning the switch on before

touching START/RESETto allow the control to

reboot.

mNon-Dishware Items:Donot wash itemssuch

aselectronic air cleanerfilters, furnace filters and

paint brushes in your dishwasher.Damage to

dishwasher and discoloration or staining of

dishwasher may result.

mClosesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance

isused by or near children.

mLoad light, plastic items so they will not

become dislodged and drop to the bottom

of the dishwasher-they might come into

contact with the heating element and be

damaged.

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LEA TODASLAS INSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR--

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iADVERTENCIA!

Para su seguridad, debe cumplirse con la informaci6n de este manual a fin de minimizar

el riesgo de incendio o explosi6n, descarga el_ctrica o para prevenir dafios a la propiedad,

lesiones personales o la muerte.

-& iADVERTENCIA! SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA

Bajo ciertascondiciones,puede producirsegas de hidr6geno en un calentador deagua que no se ha usado

durante dos semanas o mds. ELGAS DE HIDROGENOES EXPLOSIVO.

Si elagua caliente no se ha utilizado por dos semanas o m6s, evite la posibilidad de daflos o lesiones

abriendo todos los grifos de agua caliente g dej6ndolas correr durante varios minutos. Haga esto antes

de utilizar cualquier aparato el@ctrico que se encuentre conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Este simple

procedimiento permitir6 que se libere cualquier clase de acumulaci6n de gas de hidr6geno. Ya que el gas

es inflamable, no fume o utilice una llama abierta o un aparato durante este proceso.

INSTALACION Y MANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOS

Estelavaplatos debeinstalarsede manera adecuada y ubicarse deacuerdo con lasInstruccionesde

Instalacidn antes de comenzar e!uso.Siusted no ha recibidouna pdgina de Instruccionesde instalacidn

con su lavap!atos,puede obtener una visitando nuestrositio Weben GEApplionces.com.

m Conecteel lavaplatos/aparato a un sistema m No intente reparar o cambiar ninguna piezade

de cableado permanente conconexi6n a tierra

o debe utilizarseun conductor de conexi6na tierra

del equipamiento con losconductores de circuito,

g debe conectarse a laterminal de conexi6n

a tierra o conductor del aparato.

m Unaconexi6n inadecuada del conductor de

conexi6n a tierra de equipo puede provocar

un riesgode descarga el@ctrica.Consultea un

electricistacalificadoo representantede servicio

t@cnicositiene dudas sobrelacorrecta conexi6n

a tierra del aparato.

m Eliminelosaparatos que no va a utilizarm6s g el

material de empaque o envb como corresponde.

sulavaplatos a menos que est@espedficamente

recomendado en este manual. Cualquierotto

serviciodebe realizarloun t@cnicocalificado.

Paraminimizar la posibilidadde una descarga

el_ctrica,desconecteeste aparato de la fuente

de energfaantes de realizarcualquierclase de

mantenimiento.

NOTA:Apagar e!lavaplatosno desconectae!

apamto delsuministro de energfa.Recomendamos

queun t_cnicoca!ificadorealicee!serviciot_cnico

desu aparato.

PRECAUCiON: Para evitar lesiones menores U dafios a la propiedad

m Loselementos lavados en el modo anti-bacterial,

si seencuentra disponible,pueden quedar

calientes al tacto. Tenga cuidado antes de

tocarlos.

m Utilizarun detergente no

disefiado espedficamente

para lavaplatos provocar6

que el aparato seIlene

de espuma.

mSisu lavaplatos seencuentra conectado

a un interruptor de pared,verifique que

el interruptor seencuentre encendido

antes del uso.

m Enlavaplatos con controles electr6nicos,siusted

elije apagar el interruptor de pared entre ciclos

de lavado,deje pasar 5-!0 segundos despu_s de

encender el interruptor antes de presionar

START/RESETpara permitir que el control seinicie.

m Elementosno aptos para lavaplatos: No lave

elementos como filtros de limpiadores de aire

electr6nicos,filtros de hornos g pincelesde pintura

en su lavaplatos. Puedenproducirse dafios en el

lavaplatos g decoloraci6n o manchas en el

aparato.

mSe requiere una supervisi6nestricta cuando

cualquier aparato esutilizado por ni_os o en

su cercania.

mCargue elementos livianos g pl6sticos de modo

que no se desplacen g caigan al fondo del

lavaplatos, ga que pueden entrar en contacto con

el elemento calentador g da_arse.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING--

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

&WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous...

even if theg will sit for "justa few dags."Ifyou are

getting rid of gour old dishwasher,pleasefollow

the instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher

Takeoff the door of the washing compartment or

remove the door latch (asshown).

Screw

(onsome

models)

WARNING!

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

Usethis appliance onlg for its intended purpose

as described in this Owner's Manual.

Useonlg powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and

keepthem out of the reach of children.Cascade®

and Cascade®Complete Automatic Dishwashing

Detergents,and CascadeCrystal Cleare rinse

agents have been approved for usein all GE

dishwashers.

mlOn models with the SmartDispenseTM sgstem,

do not mix ang chlorine bleach-based automatic

dishwashing detergent with ang dishwashing

detergent containing enzgmes as this could

cause the detergents to congeal and lead to

blockage of the SmartDispenseTM sgstem.

m Locatesharp itemsso that theg are not likely

to damage the door seal.

m Loadsharp kniveswith the handles up to reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries.

m Donot wash plastic items unlessmarked

dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplastic

items not so marked, checkthe manufacturer's

recommendations.

mDo not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

mDo not operate your dishwasher unlessall

enclosure panels are properly in place.

mDo not tamper with controls.

mDo not abuse,sit on or stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher.

mDo not allow children to play around dishwasher

when opening or closing door due to the possibility

of small fingers being pinched in door.

mDo not discard a dishwasherwithout first removing

the door of the washing compartment or the door

Iotch.

mDo not store or usecombustible materials,gasoline

or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

mDo not allow children to play with, on or insidethis

appliance or any discarded appliance.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION

CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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_ILiADVERTENCIA! RIESGODE ENCIERROPARANI_IOS

ELIPIINACION CORRECTADEL LAVAPLATOS

Un lavaplatos desechado o abandonado resulta

peligroso._aOn si quedar6 en un lugar por "s61o

unos dfas".Siva a desechar su viejo lavaplatos,

siga las siguientes instrucciones para prevenir

accidentes.

Antes de desechar su viejo lavuplatos:

requite la puerta del compartimento de lavado

o saque la traba de la puerta (como puede

verse).

Tornillo

(enalgunos

modelos)

_..AiADVERTENCIA! Cuando usesu lavap/atos, siga precauciones b6sicas

deseguridad, induyendo las siguientes:

[] Use este aparato s61ocon el objetivo para el que

fue creado, como se describe en este Manual del

Propietario.

[] Utilice s61odetergentes en polvo, Ifquido o tabletas

o agentes de enjuague recomendados para uso

en lavaplatos g mant6ngalos alejados del alcance

de los nihos. Los detergentes para lavaplatos

autom6ticos Cascade®g Cascade ®Complete,

g los agentes de enjuague Cascade Crgstal Clear*

han sido aprobados para el uso en todos los

lavaplatos GE.

[] En modelos con el sistema SmartDispense'", no

mezcle detergentes para lavaplatos autom6ticos

a base de blanqueador con detergentes para

lavaplatos que contengan enzimas porque los

detergentes pueden solidificarse g provocar

bloqueos en el sistema SmartDispense*".

[] No toque el elemento calentador durante el uso

o inmediatamente despu_s de finalizar el uso.

[] No haga funcionar el lavaplatos a menos qua todos

los paneles del recinto se encuentren en su lugar.

[] No altere o modifique los controles.

[] No maltrate, ni se siente o se pare sobre la puerta

o bandejas de los platos del lavaplatos.

[] No permita qua los ni_osjueguen alrededor del

lavaplatos cuando abra o cierre la puerta debido

a la posibilidad de pellizcar sus dedos con la puerta.

[] No deseche el lavaplatos sin antes quitar la puerta

del compartimento de lavado o latraba de la

puerta.

[] No almacene o use materiales combustibles,

gasolina u otros vapores o Ifquidos inflamables

cerca de este o cualquier otro aparato.

[] Cargue cuchillos filosos con los mangos hacia arriba []

para reducir el riesgo de una lesi6n personal.

[] No lave elementos pl6sticos a menos qua est_n

marcados como aptos para lavaplatos o

equivalente. Enel caso de elementos pl6sticos

qua no est_n marcados asf, verifique las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

No permita qua los ni_osjueguen sobre, con

o dentro de este o cualquier otro aparato

desechado.

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LEA YSIGA ESTAINFORMACION DESEGURIDAD CUIDADOSAMENTE.

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About the dishwasher control panel.

Youcanlocateyourmodelnumberonthetubwalljustinsidethedoor.Throughoutthismanual,featuresandappearancemayvaryfromyourmodel.

ControlSettings

_ Status Lights (Indicatorsvary bg models)

Indicator

TheStatusdisplagtells you what ishappeningwhile the dishwasherisinoperation and may flash,

indicating a malfunction.Thelightswill come ONindicating the sequenceofthe dishwasheroperation.

LOWDETERGENTDisplagedwhen the SmartDispenseTM needsto be refilledwith liquid or gelautomatic

dishwasherdetergent.

NOTE:Ifgou are not usingSmartDispenseTM and gou want to turn the LOWDETERGENT

LEDlightoff,presstheADDEDHEATpad 5 timeswithin 3 seconds.Youwill hear5

beeps;then the lightwillgo off.Youcan turn the light backon bgpressingtheADDED

HEATpad5 timeswithin 3 seconds.

SENSINGDisplayedwhilethe CleanSensorTM ismeasuring the amount of soiland temperature

of water.Thedishwasherwilladjust the selectedcgcle to achieveoptimal performance.

SANITIZED Displagedwhen cgcle has met sanitizationconditions.

CLEAN Displagedwhen a wash cgcleiscomplete.

_ Wash Programs (Selections)

With thedishwasherdoor closedand latched,pressthe pad forthe desiredwash cgcle.

NOTE:Allcgcle times and water usageinformation contained in the following sectionare approximate

values.Actual resultswilldepend on severalfactors,includingbut not limited to inlettemperature,

householdwater pressureand amount ofsoilin the wash water.

Thelightaboveor nextto the selectedpad will beONto indicatewhich WASHCYCLEhasbeen selected.

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Wash Programs (Selections) (continued)

SANI WASH 7.5-8.75 gal., 50-i]5 min.

This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize gout dishware.

The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.

NOTE:The Sani Wash cgcle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is

interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature

is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may

not be met. Inthese cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.

NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food

establishments.

NORMAL WASH 5.2gal., 60-90 rain.

Thiscycle isfor medium/heavily soileddishes and glassware.

Cycle time and water usage are approximate values. Results will depend on

several factors, including but not limited to inlet temperature, household water

pressure and amount of soil in the wash water.

7.5 gal., 40-60 min.

This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

RINSEONLY 2.5 gal., 11 min.

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.

LIGHTWASH

(onsome models)

NOTE:Thisdishwasherisequipped with CleanSensoff'_with automatic temperature contro!;therefore,

cyclelength and time wi!!var_ldepending on sol!and water temperature conditions.

NOTE:On!_ltheSani Washc_Iclehasbeen designedto meet therequirementsof Section6,NSFJ84 for sol!

removal and sanitization efficacy.

About the dishwasher control panel.

g Enhancements

Thelight above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENThasbeen selected.

DELAY HOURS

ADDED HEAT

STEAM

Youcan delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours (dependingon model).

Pressthe DELAYHOURSpad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the

start ofthe cycle; then pressSTART/RESET.

Themachine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.

NOTE:Tocancel the DELAYHOURSselectionbefore the cycle begins,repeatedly press

the DELAYHOURSpad untilthe display isblank.

When selected,the cycle will run longer with heating element on to improve both wash

and dry performance.

NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

Forusewith heavily soiledand/or dried-on, baked-on soils.Thisoption MUSTbe

selected PRIORto starting the cycle.TheSTEAMoption adds 26 minutes to

the cycle time.

NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

HEATEDDRY When HEATEDDRYisoff,disheswill air dry.

LightOff

HEATEDDRY Turnsthe heater on for faster drying. Thiswill extend the total cycle time between

LightOn 8 and ]8 minutes depending on the cycle selected.NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith

RINSEONLYcycle.

LOCK

Start

RESET

Youcan lockthe controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock

the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option

selected.

Tounlock the dishwasher controls, pressand hold the HEATEDDRYpad for ] seconds.

Thelight above the lock pad will turn off.Tolock the dishwasher,pressand hold the

HEATEDDRYpad for ] seconds.The light abovethe LOCKpad will turn on.

Tochange a cycle after washing starts...

TouchtheSTART/RESETpad to cancelthe cycle.TheSTART/RESETlightwill flash while

the water ispumped out if needed.This takesapproximately 2 minutes.

Closeand latch the dishwasherdoor and selectthe cycle and desiredenhancements.Touch the

START/RESETpad once to begin the cycle.Water fill begins immediately, and approximately 60 seconds

later the wash action begins.

When the dishwasher door isfully closed and latched,the control panel lights will display the last settings

you selected.If you don't want to change any of the settings,simply touch the START/RESETpad to

begin the cycle.

If the door isclosed,the indicator lightswill turn off ifthe START/RESETpad isnot selectedwithin 5 minutes.

Toactivate the display,open and closethe door or pressany pad.

Clean

TheCLEANlight will illuminate and a double beep will sound when a wash cycle iscomplete. TheCLEAN

light will turn off when the door isopened.

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Flashing display lights.

Status Indicator Lights What It Means

START/RESET Cgcle has been interrupted bg pressingthe START/RESETpad,or there

has been a power failure.TheSTART/RESETlight will stop flashing after the

dishwasher automaticallg drainsout the water.Thedishwasher will restart if

the interruption was the result of a power failure.

Recommended dishwasher products.

GErecommends the following products for use in its

dishwashers:

m Forgour manual detergent dispenser,Cescede®

powder, liquid or gel automatic dishwasher

detergents are approved.

m Forgour SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser,use

onlg the recommended detergents listed on page

12of this manual.

Cescade Crystal Cleer®rinseagent to remove

spots and prevent new film buildup on gour dishes,

glasses,flatware, cookware and plastic. Using rinse

agent alsoimproves drg performance.

m Cescede®Plastic Boosteffnto remove red staining

inside gour dishwasher that can come from some

tomato-based foods.

m Cereme Bryte ®StainlessSteelApplianceCleaner

to clean the exterior stainlesssteel panel of GEand

ProfileTM dishwashers (forstainlesssteel exterior

models onlg).

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Tern ture

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 Cascade stal Clear ®Rinse ,ent

Cescede Cryste! Cleer ®rinse agent improves drying, removes spots and prevents new film buildup on

btour dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

Therinseagent dispenser holds3.5oz.of rinseagent.

Under normal conditions,this will last approximately

one month.Try to keep it full,but do not overfill.

Make surethe dishwasher door isfully open.

Turnthe dispenser

cap to the left and

lift itout.

r_Add rinseagent until

the indicator window

looks full.

Cleanup any spilled

rinseagent with a Indicator

damp cloth, window Dispensercap

Rinse Aid Setting

Theamount of rinseagent releasedinto the final

wash can be adjusted.Thefactory setting isat the

midpoint; however,it isrecommended that the

maximum setting be used.If there are ringsof

calcium (hardwater) spots on dishes,try a higher

setting. If there isfoaming, usea lower setting.

Toadjust the setting:

Removethe dispenser cap_-_..

then turn the adjuster

counterclockwise to

increase the amount k,_ __- Rinseagent

of rinseagent or _ adjuster

clockwiseto reduce

the amount of rinseagent dispensed.

[] Replacethe dispenser cap.

Dish Pre oration Prior to Loadin

II Noprerinsing of normal food soilisrequired. II Removelarge quantities of any remaining food.

II Scrapeoff hard soils,bones,toothpicks, skinsand II Removeleafy vegetables, meat trimmings and

seeds, excessiveamounts of grease or oil.

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before

the main wash.

E] Squeezethe door latch to release the door.

j-_J Do not open the door until the water spray

action stops. Steam may rise out of the

dishwasher.

r_l Add forgotten dishes.

E] Close the door.

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_'_f'_ Somemodelscomeequippedwithan automaticliquid

"" _ dishwasherdetergentdispenser(SmartDispenseTM) and

a manualdispenser.Youcanuseeitherofthesedispensers

butdon'tusebothatthesametime.

ent Dispenser

ForheavilUsoiledloads,usea bitmoredetergent.Forwater

temperaturesabove140°F,useabitlessdetergent.

SmartDispense TM

Manual Detergent

Dispenser

Medium Medium Extremely

Soft Soft Hard Hard

Forheavilysoiledloads,usethePotsandPansorHeavyWashcycle.

Thecoverofthemanualdispenserwillopenduringthe

washcgcle.IfOouareusingSmartDispenseTM, leavethe

coverofthe manualdispenseropenbeforestartingthe

cocle.

Forthemanualdispenser,Cascade®Automatic

DishwashingDetergentshavebeenapproved.Youmaguse

powder,liquid,gelortabletsinthisdispenser.Itisimportant

tokeeppowdereddetergentsandtabletsfreshand drUso

thegdon'tloseeffectiveness.Therefore,donotput

detergentintothemanualdispenseruntilgouare readgto

washdishes.

FflfingManual Detergent Dispenser

Theamountofdetergentto usedependsonwhethergour

waterishardor soft.Withhardwater,Oouneedextra

detergent.Withsoftwater,Oouneedlessdetergent.

Protectoourdishesanddishwasherbgcontactinggour

waterdepartmentand askinghowhardoourwateris.

Twelveor moregrainsisextremelUhardwater.Awater

softenerisrecommended.Withoutit,limecanbuildup in

thewatervalve,whichcouldstickwhileopenandcause

flooding.Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwatercancause

a permanentcloudinessofglassware,calledetching.

Usetheinformationinthetablebelowasa guideto

determinetheamountofautomaticdishwasherdetergent

toplaceinthedispenser.YoumaUusepowder,liquid,gel

ortabletsinthisdispenser.

Whenusingautomaticdishwashingdetergenttablets,

simplgplaceonetabletinthe mainwashsectionandclose

thecover.

Number

of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill

Less than 4 Fillcup to soft line (1/] full)

4 to 8 Fillcup to medium soft line (2/] full)

8 to 12 Fillcup to medium hard line

(completelg full)

Greater Fillboth main wash cup

than 12 and pre wash cup

DO NOTUSEHANDDISH DETERGENT

NOTE:Usinga detergent that isnot specificallydesigned

fordishwasherswillcausethedishwasherto fillwithsuds.

Duringoperation,thesesudswillspilloutofthedishwasher

vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.

Becausesomangdetergentcontainerslookalike,store

thedishwasherdetergentina separatespacefromall

othercleaners.Showangonewhomagusethedishwasher

thecorrectdetergentandwhereitisstored.

Whiletherewillbenolastingdamagetothedishwasher,

gourdisheswillnotgetcleanusinga dishwashing

detergentthat isnotformulatedto workwith dishwashers.

Using the dishwasher.

SmartDis ent Dispenser (some models)

This dishwasher may have SmartDispenseTM,a

feature which automatically dispenses liquid

automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle

based on soil level and water hardness. To utilize

the SmartDispenseTMDetergent Dispenser, it must

first be filled. Although any liquid or gel automatic

dishwashing detergent can be used in the

SmortDispense*Msystem, all liquid or gel automatic

dishwashing detergents are not the same. Host

automatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine

bleach-based (such as Cascade®)while others

contain enzymes (such as Cascade Complete®).

Do not mix ang chlorine bleach-based automatic

dishwashing detergent with ang dishwashing

detergent containing enzgmes as this could

cause the detergents to congeal and lead to

blockage of the SmartDispense*" sgstem.

Check the detergent label to determine if the

detergent is chlorine bleach-based or one that

contains enzymes. It is recommended that the

same type of detergent be used when refilling

your SmartDispense*Msystem.

,_ CAUT_ON_ Absolutely do not add

powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap

or detergent normally used for washing hands

or dishes in a sink. Only use liquid or gel

detergent specifically designed for use in

an automatic dishwasher.

, kiPRECAUCION! Bajo ninguna

circunstancia agregue detergente en polvo,

tabletas, o jab6n o detergente Ifquido normalmente

utilizado para lavar manos o platos en un

fregadero. $61outilice detergente Ifquidoo en gel

espec[ficamente diseAadospara utilizar en

lavaplatos autom(iticos.

To open the dispenser for filling, push down and

turn the blue cap counterclockwise until the cap is

loose. Lift cap off.

Setthe door at a comfortable angle to fill the

dispenser.

Aim the detergent bottle at the opening in the door

and begin to fill.

The dispenser will hold/45 oz of liquid dishwasher

detergent (standard size bottle).

Turnclockwise.

When full, replace the cap and turn clockwise until

tight to ensure no water enters the SmartDispense_M

dispenser.If residue is left on the door, it will be

washed off in the next cycle.

An indicator light will turn on to notify you when

the dispenser needs to be filled again. After filling,

the light will not turn off until the door isclosed. A

full dispenser will last approximately 1 month for

the average user.

STATUS

SmartOispense

LightWill_ LOWDETERGENT• SANITIZED

TurnOn • SENSING • CLEAN

When

Timeto (appearancemayvary)

Refill

NOTE:If you are not using SmartDispense _Mand

you want to turn the LOW DETERGENTLEDlight

off, press the ADDED HEATpad 5 times within 3

seconds. You will hear ] beeps; then the light will

go off. You can turn the light back on by pressing

the ADDED HEATpad 5 times within 3 seconds.

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SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser

Water Hardness Calibration

Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs

to be calibrated for water hardness. Pleasefollow

the directions below to calibrate the dishwasher

to the hardness of gour tap water.

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water

In the bag that contained these instructions, gou

should find a water hardness test strip package.

Readthe instructions on the package, remove the

test strip and follow the instructions to determine

the hardness level of gour tap water. You will use

this information to calibrate gour dishwasher to

dispense the optimal amount of detergent.

Water hardness test strip indication. Value toEnter

into Dishwasher

SOFT 0 RED J_ 1

1 RED _ 2

2 RED _ 3

3 RED _ 4

HARD 4 RED _ 5

Calibration for Water Hardness

Pressat thesametime.

r_ Closeand latch the door (lightson,dishwasher

not running).

r_ presstheSANI WASHand DELAYHOURSpads

together for 3 seconds.All lights will light up and

gou will hear I to 5 beeps.The number of beeps

indicatesthe current hardnessvalue.

r31To change the setting, pressthe DELAYHOURS

pad the number of times that correspondsto the

water hardnessvalue determined above.The

control will beep each time gou press the pad.

r41 once finished pressingthe pad,gou will hear a

confirmation with beepsfor the number oftimes

gou pressedthe pad.

r_ ifthe number of beepsis notwhat gou desire,

start pressingthe DELAYHOURSpad again to

reentera new water hardness level.

r_ once the water hardness isset, pressthe

START/RESETpad to savethe setting and return

the dishwasherto normal operation.

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 isprimarily for

glasses,cups and saucers, pots and pans can

be placed inthis rack for effective cleaning.

Cupsand glassesfit best along the sides.This

isalso a secure place for dishwasher plastics.

Theutility shelf (somemodels)may be placed

in the up or down position to add flexibility.A

wine glass holder (somemodels)secureswine

glassesfor best washability.

Somemodels havecontoured metal cup

shelvesthat can secure up to 12wine glasses

(asshown).

Becausewine glassescome in various sizes,

after loading,slowly push in the rack to make

surethey will clearthe top of the dishwasher.

Somemodels havean Angled RackSystem,

which allows you to angle your dishes,such

as coffee mugs,for better cleaning and

quicker drying. To position the tines,pull the

leverforward then drop the tines into

position,then releasethe lever.

Theupper rack isgood for all kinds of

odd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixing

bowls and other items should be placed face

down. Fold-down tines (onsome models)

provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-

to-fit items.

Securelarger dishwasher-safe plastics over

2 tines when possible.

Makesure small plastic items are secure so

they can't fall onto the heater.

Besurethat items do not protrude through

the bottom of the rack and block rotation of

the middle spray arm. This could result in

poor wash performance for items in the

upper rack.

Checkto make surethat no items will block

rotation of the wash arm.

Lower Rack

The lower rack is best usedfor plates,saucers

and cookware. Largeitems such as broiler

pansand baking racksshould go along the

left-hand side.Load platters, pots and bowls

along the sides,in corners or in the back.The

soiled sideof items should face the center of

the rack. If necessary,oversizedglassesand

mugs can be placed in the lower rack to

maximize loading flexibility.

Also,be careful not to leta portion of an item

such asa pot or dish handle extend through

the bottom rack.This could block the wash

arm and cause poor washing results.

Fold-down tines (on some models) provide

flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.

Thetines may be left in the up position or

folded down to customizethe lower rack.

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tab out Remove end cap

To Remove the Upper Rack

IT] pressthumb tab out and remove the

front end caps on each sideof the rail.

[-_ Pullthe rock straight out and off the roils.

r_ Replacethe end caps.

E] Pushthe railsall the wag back into the

dishwasher.

Fs-]Then fillthe lower rack and begin

gour cgcle.

One-piece basket (oil some models)

Three-piece basket (on some models)

Don't let any

item extend through

bottom.

Silverware Basket

Toload flatware, simplg pushthe adjustable

handle to either side(on some models).Put

flatware in the removable basketwith fork

and knife handles up to protect gour hands.

Placespoons in the basketwith handles

down. Mix knives,forks and spoons sotheg

don't nesttogether. Distributeevenlg.Small

plastic items, such as measuring spoons and

lidsfrom small containers should go in the

bottom ofthe silverware basketwith the

silverware on top.

Theone-piece silverware basket(on some

models)can be placed in the front, right side

or back of the lower rack.

A varietg of options isavailable regarding

the three-piece silverware basket(onsome

models)in gour dishwasher.Thecomplete

basket isdesignedto fit on the right sideof

the lower rack.Additionallg, each end of

the basket is removable to add loading

flexibilitg to accommodate flatware and

lower rack capacitg needs.

Thelidsof both end and middle baskets(on

some models)can be closedto contain small

items. Long items can be placed on the utilitg

shelf in the upper rack.

Toremove end baskets, grasp the basket at

opposite corners and slide apart.

Loading the dishwasher racks.

Extra Rack Features (on some models)

Cutlery Tray

Thecutlers trag holdsup to 4 large knifes

such as a carver,chef's knives,breadknife,

etc.,that ore too toll to fit inthe silverware

basket.

Hook the trog onto the rear of the upper rock.

Lag the knives between the guides

(asshown).

T eseti fold down

Bowl Tines

Thespecial large-bowl tines in the lower rack

add flexibility to uour loading pattern.Theg

are usefulfor serving bowls or other large

bowls.

Tousethe bowl tines,fold down the

2 rows of flex tines infront of the bowl

tines and load bowlsjust as Uouwould

in the upper rack.

Large-bowl tines

Loading place settings...

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--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings

Follow these guidelines for loading 12 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.

16 Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings

Caring for the dishwasher. GSAppliances.com

Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel

Beforecleaning the front panel,make

sure you know what type of panel you have.

Referto the last two lettersof your model

number. Youcan locate your model number

on the left-hand tub walljust insidethe door.

If your model number ends with BB,CC,WW,

SAor BG,then you have a PaintedDoor

panel. If your model number endswith SS,

then you havea StainlessSteelDoor panel.If

your model number ends with CS,then you

have a CleanSteelpanel.

Followthe instructions below for cleaning the

door panel for your specific model.

Painted Door Panel (mode!numbers ending

in BB-black,CC-bisqu¢ WW-White, SA-silver

metallic or BG-gmphite black)

Usea clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,

then dry thoroughly. Youmay also usea

good appliance wax or polish.

Stainless SteelDoor Pond (mode!numbers

ending in SS)

Thestainlesssteel panels can be cleaned

with StainlessStee!Magic or a similar product

using a clean,soft cloth. Donot useappliance

wax, polish,bleach or products containing

chlorine on StainlessSteeldoors.

Youcan order StainlessStee!Magic

#WX!OX!5 through GEParts by calling

800.626.2002.

CleanSteel Door Panel (mode! numbers

ending in CS)

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,

then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance

wax, polish or any chemical agent on

CleanSteel doors.

Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled

dish cloth or wet towel. Thesemay leave

a residue. Do not use scouring pads or

powdered cleaners because these products

can scratch the finish.

Stainless Steel Interior-Tub and Inner Door

Thestainlesssteel usedto make the

dishwasher tub and inner door provides

the highest reliability available in a GE

dishwasher.If the dishwasher tub or inner

door should be scratched or dented during

normal use,they will not rust or corrode.

Thesesurface blemisheswill not affect

their function or durability.

Cleaning the Control Panel

Tocleanthe control panel,usea lightly

dampened cloth.Then dry thoroughly.

Protect Against Freezing

If your dishwasher isleft in an unheated

place during the winter,ask a service

technician to:

r_cut off electrical power to the

dishwasher.Removefusesor trip

circuit breaker.

r_ Turnoff the water supply and disconnect

the water inlet linefrom the water valve.

r_ Drainwater from the water inlet line

and water valve.(Usea pan to catch

the water.)

r_ Reconnectthe water inlet lineto the

water valve.

Airgap _._I_"L ].:_t_=__

Checktheairgapanytimeyour

dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell.

Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air gap protects your dishwasher

against water backing up into it if a drain

clogs.The air gap is not a part of the

dishwasher.It isnot covered by your

warranty. Not all plumbing codes require

air gaps,so you may not have one.

The air gap is easy to clean.

r_ Turnoff the dishwasher and lift off the

cover.

Removethe plasticcap and clean with

r_a toothpick.

Before you call for service...

Error Nessages

START/RESETstatus

indicator light flashing

Dishwasher BEEPS

once every 15seconds

Beepingat theend

of thecycle

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.

Possible Causes What To Do

Youhavepressedthe

START/RESETpadwhilethe

dishwasherisrunning.Thiswill

cancelthecycle.Thelightwill

stopflashingafter the dishwasher

drains(about90seconds).

PresstheSTART/RESETpadonlyonetimeto startthedishwasher.Whenthe

dishwasherisrunning,onlUpresstheSTART/RESETpadif youwishto cancel

(reset)thecycle.

Powerto thedishwasherwas

turnedoff whileacyclewas

runningand powerhasjust been

restoredto thedishwasher.The

blinkinglightsindicatethat the

dishwasherisdrainingwater

inside.

Thelightwillstopflashingafterthedishwasherdrainsoutthewater.Anew

cyclewillstartautomaticallUwhenthedrainends.

Thisisa reminderthat your

dishwasherdoor hasbeenleft

openduring operation.It will

continuebeepinguntil youclose

thedoor.

,, Closeandlatchthedoorafteropeningit mid-cgcle.Beepingwillstopand

dishwasherwillcompletecgcle.

Thisisnormal.Thedishwasher

will beeptwiceat theendof

thecycle.

• Toturnoffthedoublebeepindicator(orre-activateitifitwas previously

turnedoff),presstheHEATEDDRYpad Stimeswithin3 seconds.Atriple

beepwillsoundto indicatetheend-of-cyclebeepoptionhasbeenturned

on oroff.

Problem

Dishesand flatware

nat clean

Spots and filming

on glasses and

flatware

Possible Causes What ToDo

Lowinletwater temperature

Water pressureistemporarily low ,,

Makesureinletwatertemperatureiscorrect(seepage8).Turnonthehot

waterfaucetnearestthedishwasher;letrununtilthewatertemperature

stopsrising.Thenstartthedishwasherandturn offthefaucet.Thisensures

theenteringwaterishot.

Trynottousethedishwasherwhenhotwaterisbeingusedelsewhere

inthehouse;forexample,whendoinglaundrUorwhena familUmember

isusingtheshower.

Turnon afaucet.Iswatercomingoutmoreslowlythanusual?Ifso,wait

untilpressureisnormalbeforeusingyourdishwasher.

Trynottousethedishwasherwhenhotwaterisbeingusedelsewhere

inthehouse;forexample,whendoinglaundrUorwhena familUmember

isusingtheshower.

Air gapor disposerisclogged • Cleantheairgaporflushthedisposer.

Improperrack loading • Makesurelargedishwaredoesnotblockthedetergentdispenserorthe

washarms.SeetheLoadingthedishwasherrackssection.

Noair gapor highdrain loop • VerifUthat youhavean airgapora highdrainloop.Refertothe

InstallationInstructions.

Extremelyhardwater • UseCascadeCrystalClear_rinseagentsto removespotsand

Lowinletwater temperature preventnewfilmbuildup.

Makesurewatertemperatureisatleast120°R

Overloadingthedishwasher

LoaddishwasherasshownintheLoadingPlaceSettingssection.

Improperloading • Makesuredetergentisfresh.

Oldor damppowderdetergent • Ifwaterisextremelyhard,asoftenermayberequired.

Rinseagentdispenserempty

Toolittle detergent

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Problem Possible Causes What ToDo

Cloudinesson Combinationof softwater and • Thisiscalledetchingandispermanent.Topreventthisfromhappening,

glassware too muchdetergent uselessdetergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswareintheshortest

cyclethatwillgetthemclean.

Water temperatureentering • Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewaterheatertemperature.

thedishwasherexceeds150°F

Sudsin thetub Correctdetergent • Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentsto avoidsudsing.

wasn'tused Cascade®AutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapprovedforuse

inallGEdishwashers.

• Toremovesudsfromthetub,openthedishwasherandlet

sudsdissipate.Closeandlatchthedishwasherdoor.Pumpoutwater

bytouchingtheSTART/RESETpadonce;then30secondslater,

touchtheSTART/RESETpadagain.Repeatifnecessary.

• Alwayswipeuprinseagentspillsimmediately.

• Repositionthedishes,sothewaterfromthelowersprayarmcan

flushthedetergentcup.Avoidplacinglargebowlsfacedownintheleft-front

cornerofthelowerrack.

Detergentleft in

dispensercups

Waterin the

SmartDispense'"

dispenser

Blackor gray

markson dishes

Dishesdon'tdry

Rinseagentwasspilled

Dishesare blockingthe

detergentcup

Capnottightened after filling

thedispenser

Aluminumutensilshave

rubbedagainstdishes

Lowinletwater temperature

Rinseagentdispenserisempty

ContralpandrespondedDoorlatch may not beproperly

toinputsbutdishwasherseated

neverfilledwith water Water valvemay beturnedoff

Stainedtub interior Sometomato-basedfoodscan

causereddishstains

Teaor coffeestains

Anoverallyellowor brownfilm can •

becausedbgirondepositsinwater

White film on insidesurface- •

hardwater minerals

• Useabasterto removeasmuchwateraspossiblefromthe

SmartDispense"dispenserandrefillitasnormal.Besuretotightenthe

capfullyto preventwaterfrom enteringthedispenser.

• Removemarkswithamild,abrasivecleaner.

• Makesureinletwatertemperatureisat least120°R

• SelectHEATEDDRY.

• UseADDEDHEAToption.

• Selecta highercycle,suchasSANIWASH.

• Checktherinseagentdispenserandfillasrequired.

• Makesurethedoorisfirmlyclosed.

• Makesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthesink)isturnedon.

• Useofthe RINSEONLYcycleafteraddingthedishtothe load

candecreasethelevelofstaining.GErecommendsCascade®

PlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesofstains.

• Removethestainby hand,usinga solutionof 1/2cupbleach

and3cupswarmwater.

WARNING

Beforecleaning interior,wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the

heating elementsto cool down. Failureto do socan result in burns.

ADVERTENCIA

Antesdelimpiarel interior,espereporIomends20minutosdespu6sde

uncido paraqueloselementoscalentadoresseenfrien.Nohacerlopuede

provocarquemaduras.

Aspecialfilterinthewatersupplylineistheonlyway tocorrect

thisproblem.Contacta watersoftenercompany.

GErecommendsCascade Crystal Clear*to helppreventhardwater

mineraldepositsfromforming.

Rundishwasherwithcitricacidto removemineraldeposits.Citric

acid(Partnumber:WD35XlB1)canbeorderedthroughGEParts.

Seebackcoverfororderinginformation.

Before gou call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem

Dishwasherwon't run

What ToDoPossible Causes

• Replacefuseorresetcircuitbreaker.Removeanyotherappliancesfrom

thecircuit.

• Insomeinstallations,thepowertothedishwasherisprovidedthrougha

wallswitch,oftenlocatednexttothedisposerswitch.Rakesureitison.

• Unlockcontrolpanel.Seepage8.

• Turnoffpowertothedishwasher(circuitbreakerorwallswitch)for

]0 seconds;thenturn backon.

Fuseis blown or circuit breaker

istripped

Power isturned off

Controlpanelislocked

Controlpanelneedsto be

rebooted

Controlpanellights Timetoo longbetween • EachpadmustbetouchedwithinSminutesoftheothers.

go offwhen you're touchingof selectedpads Torelight,touchanUpadagain,or unlockandrelatchdoor.

settingcontrols

Waterstanding in Thisisnormal • Asmallamountofcleanwateraroundtheoutletonthetub

thebottomof thetub bottomatthebackofthetub keepsthepumpseallubricated.

Waterwon't pump Drainisclogged • IfLlouhaveanairgap,cleanit.Seepage17.

outof thetub • Ifthedishwasherdrainsintoa disposer,rundisposerclear.

• Checktoseeifuourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.If not,Uou

malt needaplumber.

Steam Thisisnormal • Warm,moistaircomesthroughtheventbll thedoorlatchduringdrlling

andwhenwaterisbeingpumpedout.Thisisnecessarllfordrlling.

Sanitizedlight does Thedoorwasopenedandthe • Donotinterruptthecllcleanlltimeduringor aftermainwash.

not illuminateat the cyclewasinterrupted during

endofthecycle or after the mainwashportion

_Anti-Bacteria Theincomingwater • Raisethewaterheatertemperatureto between120°Fand140°F.

cycleonly) temperaturewastoo low

Thecycleiscompleteand • Thisisnormal.Noactionisrequired.

thedoor hasbeenopenfor

longerthan 60seconds

Noise Normaloperatingsounds • Theseareallnormal.Noactionisrequired.

Detergentcupopening

Water enteringdishwasher

Themotor stopsand starts at

varioustimesduringthecycle

Drainpumpsoundsduring

pumpout

Dryingfan runningfor 2-4 hours

after CLEANlight isilluminated

(TopControlPanelmodelsonly}

Rattlingdisheswhenthe spray

arm rotates

• Hakesuredishesare properlllloaded.SeetheLoadingthe

dishwasherrackssection.

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