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- Page 2 Book It is intendedto helpyou operate and maintainyournewdishwasher properly. Keepit handy for answersto your questions. If you don’t understandsomething or needmore help...Call, toll free: The GE Amwww 4%nterTM 800.626.2W0 consumer’information service or write(includeyourphone number): ConsumerAffairs GeneralElectricCompany AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225 If you receiveda damaged...
- Page 3 @ Do not touch the heating elementduringor immediately after use. @ Do not operateyour dishwasher unlessall enclosurepanelsare properlyin place. @Do not tamper with controls. @ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
- Page 4 Howv your ‘w m-!! STEP 1. Load your dishwasher withdishes,silverware,pots, pans, bowls,etc. accordingto instruc- tionscmpage 8 and 9. STEP 2. Add detergentto the detergentdispenser.Makesure the CycleIndicator Dial is at OFF positionbefore adding detergent, ~ages 6 and 7). Userinse aid agent to helpprevent spotting.
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Page 5: Light Wash
cycle selection Hints XORMALWASH— For most loadsof everydaydishes, lassesand cookware. LiGHT WASH— For dishesthat havebeenpre- rinsedbeforeloading.Also, for washingverylightlysoileddishes withsoilsthat havenot driedon. ONLY— RINSE For rinsingpartialloadswhichwill be washedlater.Do not use iiciergent. Happens Each cycle W’M Water Wash Gallons (approx.) Cycles NORMAL WASH LIGHT WASH RiNsEONLY rying... - Page 6 Turn on the hot waterfaucet nearestthe dishwasher. P ut the thermometerin a glassand let the waterrun continuouslyinto the glassuntil the temperaturestops rising.If the water temperatureis below120”F. a djust your water heater.
- Page 7 $FilledMain Cup holds 3 tablespoons; FilledOpeIICUPholds 2 tablespoons. what you cam dishes shouldn’t what If this is your first dishwasher, o r if you‘rereplacinga mucholder model,YOU may wonderhow muchpre-preparationyour dishes need. Actuallyverylittle.Pre- rinsingof normalfood soilsis not necessary. W ith commonsenseand a littlepracticeyou’llsoon know...
- Page 8 Saucepans$mixingbowlsand other small itemsmay be placed—facedown-in the top ‘rack.The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Be sure the force of water and detergentcan reach soiledsurfaces. lRf4c’K 17M5 t op rack is bestfor glasses,cupsand sides.Thisis the,placefor dishwasher-safe...
- Page 9 IXstribute evenly”SmaIl such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic dishwaslling. If placed in dishwasher, they should go in bottom of silver basket with silverware on [op. ,’---% .
- Page 10 W-nperatm inside the dishwasher is bwmd. so try to km! everything ‘at t hebegim-hg. washin dishwasher. D amageto dishwasb.er ~lS1-l~AS~~R S Al%, t est onepiece Wait a few secondsuntil the the door. water calms. Then open 3.
- Page 11 The outside cabinetfinishis durable, but it.can scratch. So use no scouringpads, harsh or grittycleaners. AppliancePolishWax& Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97XH6)is available from GE and Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts. The insideusuallytakes care of itself. If it shouldeverneed cleaning,usea mild cleansing powder.Scouringpads and harsh cleanserscan mar the finish.
- Page 12 6.) To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dia! my further than necessary to start the dishwasher, Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
- Page 13 If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1Acup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t, call GE Factory Service. ) Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home water-softener.
- Page 14 To remove Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.
- Page 15 The Quick system cansavemoneyand time by doing it yourself. For do-it-yourselferswho would prefer to fix GE major appliancesthemselves. . . GE offers P an industry first, the Quick Fix” System. Help For By Phone Should you need help in the selectionand...
- Page 16 !ffurther help is needed concerning this warranty,contact: iblanager-Conswmer 1-85 __— — Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free: The GE Answer CenterTM 800.626.2000 consumer information service ~ Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.