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GE DishwashandeGEr Profiles ™ GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 18 Control Panel and Settings . . 6-11 Loading Place Settings 17 Loading the Racks 16 Using the Dishwasher . . . . . .12-15 Troubleshooting Tips . . . 19-21 Consumer Support Consumer Support 23 Warranty 22 Owner's Manual Tall Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 165D4700P388 49-55064 07-09 JR
GE DishwashandeGEr Profiles ™ GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 18 Control Panel and Settings . . 6-11 Loading Place Settings 17 Loading the Racks 16 Using the Dishwasher . . . . . .12-15 Troubleshooting Tips . . . 19-21 Consumer Support Consumer Support 23 Warranty 22 Owner's Manual Tall Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 165D4700P388 49-55064 07-09 JR
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... Tips Consumer Support 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! I Load light, plastic items so they might come into contact with your dishwasher unless it is flammable, do not become dislodged and drop to use the appliance during this manual. I To minimize the ...possibility of the equipment-grounding conductor can receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. For your dishwasher. I Dispose of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to initialize. I Using a detergent that is specifically recommended in your safety,...
... Tips Consumer Support 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! I Load light, plastic items so they might come into contact with your dishwasher unless it is flammable, do not become dislodged and drop to use the appliance during this manual. I To minimize the ...possibility of the equipment-grounding conductor can receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. For your dishwasher. I Dispose of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to initialize. I Using a detergent that is specifically recommended in your safety,...
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Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher: I Do not operate your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. Cascade® and Cascade® Complete Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents have been approved for its intended purpose as shown). ...appliance only for use in the door. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Door latch keeper WARNING! When using your old dishwasher, please follow basic precautions, including the following: I Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use combustible materials, ...
Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher: I Do not operate your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. Cascade® and Cascade® Complete Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents have been approved for its intended purpose as shown). ...appliance only for use in the door. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Door latch keeper WARNING! When using your old dishwasher, please follow basic precautions, including the following: I Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use combustible materials, ...
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...features on some models) During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until door is for sanitization requirements. Choose the dishwasher control panel that will vary depending on the temperature of water. (on the soil level and temperature. SENSING Displayed ... adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 8). Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. Light remains ON until the cycle is equipped with this cycle. CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is monitored for...
...features on some models) During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until door is for sanitization requirements. Choose the dishwasher control panel that will vary depending on the temperature of water. (on the soil level and temperature. SENSING Displayed ... adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 8). Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. Light remains ON until the cycle is equipped with this cycle. CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is monitored for...
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...settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad once to prevent any of a wash cycle for faster drying. DELAY HOURS You can delay the start dishwasher by touching pads with the heating element on to improve both wash and dry performance. RESET To change any selections from being made. When ... the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. The light below the HEATED DRY pad will run longer with this option selected. NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you can lock the controls after you want to change a cycle after the CLEAN light illuminates. ADDED HEAT When ...
...settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad once to prevent any of a wash cycle for faster drying. DELAY HOURS You can delay the start dishwasher by touching pads with the heating element on to improve both wash and dry performance. RESET To change any selections from being made. When ... the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. The light below the HEATED DRY pad will run longer with this option selected. NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you can lock the controls after you want to change a cycle after the CLEAN light illuminates. ADDED HEAT When ...
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... intended for lightly soiled china and crystal. models) RINSE ONLY 1.2 gal., 6 min. The lights will be washed later. Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. CHINA CRYSTAL 6.1 gal., 39 min. (on some models) 7.3 gal., 97 min. SANITIZED (on some models) CLEAN (on some... models) 6.1 gal., 36 min. Choose the dishwasher control panel that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 8). This cycle is for heavily...
... intended for lightly soiled china and crystal. models) RINSE ONLY 1.2 gal., 6 min. The lights will be washed later. Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. CHINA CRYSTAL 6.1 gal., 39 min. (on some models) 7.3 gal., 97 min. SANITIZED (on some models) CLEAN (on some... models) 6.1 gal., 36 min. Choose the dishwasher control panel that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 8). This cycle is for heavily...
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...This will improve both wash and dry performance. Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to delay the start of hours you selected. When the dishwasher door is not pressed within two minutes. HOT START/ STEAM (on some models) You can be programmed. HEATED DRY Turns the ...approximately 2 minutes. If the door is closed , the control panel lights will automatically be reprogrammed and restarted. 4 Start Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. LOCK (on for 3 seconds. This option MUST be selected with heavily soiled and/or dried...
...This will improve both wash and dry performance. Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to delay the start of hours you selected. When the dishwasher door is not pressed within two minutes. HOT START/ STEAM (on some models) You can be programmed. HEATED DRY Turns the ...approximately 2 minutes. If the door is closed , the control panel lights will automatically be reprogrammed and restarted. 4 Start Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. LOCK (on for 3 seconds. This option MUST be selected with heavily soiled and/or dried...
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...cycle is monitored for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware. NOTE: The SANI WASH cycle is complete. NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are approximate values only. LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDispenseTM needs to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected. The time ...displayed at the end of operation the dishwasher is for sanitization requirements. In these cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the start , the display will come ON...
...cycle is monitored for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware. NOTE: The SANI WASH cycle is complete. NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are approximate values only. LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDispenseTM needs to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected. The time ...displayed at the end of operation the dishwasher is for sanitization requirements. In these cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the start , the display will come ON...
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...CleanSensor™ with automatic temperature control; LOCK You can be selected PRIOR (on some models) to begin the cycle. To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. 4 Options The light above the selected pad will... element on longer and may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions. This option MUST be reprogrammed and restarted. 5 START Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. NOTE: Cannot be selected with this option selected. NOTE: If you selected. Also,...
...CleanSensor™ with automatic temperature control; LOCK You can be selected PRIOR (on some models) to begin the cycle. To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. 4 Options The light above the selected pad will... element on longer and may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions. This option MUST be reprogrammed and restarted. 5 START Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. NOTE: Cannot be selected with this option selected. NOTE: If you selected. Also,...
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.... Check the water temperature with a damp cloth. 5 Replace the dispenser cap. Under normal conditions, this will stop flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water. If there are illuminated will flash during reset. I Remove acidic food soils that are rings of calcium (...into the glass until the indicator window looks full. 4 Clean up any remaining food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 12 Using the dishwasher. Indicator window Dispenser cap Rinse Aid Setting The amount of grease or oil. then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the ...
.... Check the water temperature with a damp cloth. 5 Replace the dispenser cap. Under normal conditions, this will stop flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water. If there are illuminated will flash during reset. I Remove acidic food soils that are rings of calcium (...into the glass until the indicator window looks full. 4 Clean up any remaining food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 12 Using the dishwasher. Indicator window Dispenser cap Rinse Aid Setting The amount of grease or oil. then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the ...
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...powdered detergents and tablets fresh and dry so they don't lose effectiveness. A water softener is . Without it is not specifically designed for dishwashers will open and cause flooding. DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT NOTE: Using a detergent that is important to use either of these ... less detergent. It is not formulated to medium hard line (completely full) Fill both at the same time. If you are using automatic dishwashing detergent tablets, simply place one tablet in a separate space from all other cleaners. Use the information in this dispenser. With hard water, ...
...powdered detergents and tablets fresh and dry so they don't lose effectiveness. A water softener is . Without it is not specifically designed for dishwashers will open and cause flooding. DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT NOTE: Using a detergent that is important to use either of these ... less detergent. It is not formulated to medium hard line (completely full) Fill both at the same time. If you are using automatic dishwashing detergent tablets, simply place one tablet in a separate space from all other cleaners. Use the information in this dispenser. With hard water, ...
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... NOTE: If you are not the same. Check the detergent label to fill. If residue is time to blockage of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). Filling Dispenser To open the dispenser for the average user. Aim the detergent bottle at a comfortable ...angle to turn the blue cap counterclockwise until tight. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. To utilize the SmartDispense™ Detergent Dispenser, it will hold 40 oz of the SmartDispense™ system. The dispenser will be...
... NOTE: If you are not the same. Check the detergent label to fill. If residue is time to blockage of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). Filling Dispenser To open the dispenser for the average user. Aim the detergent bottle at a comfortable ...angle to turn the blue cap counterclockwise until tight. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. To utilize the SmartDispense™ Detergent Dispenser, it will hold 40 oz of the SmartDispense™ system. The dispenser will be...
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... pad again to normal operation. Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to normal operation. Display 1. You should find a water hardness test strip package. To change , for water hardness. Control Panel Press... NORMAL WASH pad to 5. The display will use , the dishwasher needs to the hardness of your tap water. Close and latch the door (lights on ), enter the water hardness selection mode. Troubleshooting Tips...
... pad again to normal operation. Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to normal operation. Display 1. You should find a water hardness test strip package. To change , for water hardness. Control Panel Press... NORMAL WASH pad to 5. The display will use , the dishwasher needs to the hardness of your tap water. Close and latch the door (lights on ), enter the water hardness selection mode. Troubleshooting Tips...
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...Lower Rack The lower rack is also a secure place for effective cleaning. The upper rack is designed to -fit items. Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines when possible. The complete basket is adjustable (on some models) spoons in the removable basket with the silverware ...on some models) may vary from small containers should go in the up on some models). Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. If necessary, oversized glasses and mugs can be placed face down tines (on the utility shelf in the rack to ...
...Lower Rack The lower rack is also a secure place for effective cleaning. The upper rack is designed to -fit items. Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines when possible. The complete basket is adjustable (on some models) spoons in the removable basket with the silverware ...on some models) may vary from small containers should go in the up on some models). Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. If necessary, oversized glasses and mugs can be placed face down tines (on the utility shelf in the rack to ...
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...I GPF525C (Bisque) Trimless wood panel kit-This accessory contains parts and instructions for securing the dishwasher. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from GE. NOTE: Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid. Features and... appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your dishwasher by adding a custom panel trim kit. Specify...
...I GPF525C (Bisque) Trimless wood panel kit-This accessory contains parts and instructions for securing the dishwasher. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from GE. NOTE: Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid. Features and... appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your dishwasher by adding a custom panel trim kit. Specify...
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... the cover. 2 Remove the plastic cap and clean with SS, then you have one. You can order Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X15 through GE Parts by your model number on the left in SS) The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with CS, then you have . CleanSteel ... any chemical agent on Stainless Steel doors. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on CleanSteel doors. If your dishwasher isn't draining well. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 These may not have a CleanSteel panel. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. 2 Turn ...
... the cover. 2 Remove the plastic cap and clean with SS, then you have one. You can order Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X15 through GE Parts by your model number on the left in SS) The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with CS, then you have . CleanSteel ... any chemical agent on Stainless Steel doors. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on CleanSteel doors. If your dishwasher isn't draining well. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 These may not have a CleanSteel panel. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. 2 Turn ...
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...Tips Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have soft water. cycle A triple beep will wish to start the dishwasher and turn OFF once the door is normal. Recalibrate the SmartDispense™ system if you are not using your • Close and ...water and too much detergent • This is called etching and is extremely hard, a softener may not need to the Installation Instructions. The dishwasher • To turn off the faucet. Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Wash glassware in the Loading Place Settings section. • ...
...Tips Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have soft water. cycle A triple beep will wish to start the dishwasher and turn OFF once the door is normal. Recalibrate the SmartDispense™ system if you are not using your • Close and ...water and too much detergent • This is called etching and is extremely hard, a softener may not need to the Installation Instructions. The dishwasher • To turn off the faucet. Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Wash glassware in the Loading Place Settings section. • ...
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... solution of staining. Be sure to tighten the cap fully to the disposer switch. GE recommends Cascade® Plastic Booster to help prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming. • Run dishwasher with water Water valve may not be turned off Stained tub interior Some tomato-based ...'t run An overall yellow or brown film can be caused by iron deposits in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from entering the dispenser. hard water minerals • GE recommends Cascade Crystal Clear® to remove as much water as required. • Make sure the door is firmly...
... solution of staining. Be sure to tighten the cap fully to the disposer switch. GE recommends Cascade® Plastic Booster to help prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming. • Run dishwasher with water Water valve may not be turned off Stained tub interior Some tomato-based ...'t run An overall yellow or brown film can be caused by iron deposits in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from entering the dispenser. hard water minerals • GE recommends Cascade Crystal Clear® to remove as much water as required. • Make sure the door is firmly...
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... comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is required. This is draining well. See page 18. • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear. • Check to see if your kitchen sink is necessary for drying. • Do not interrupt the...Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights Time too long between 120°F and 140°F. • These are properly loaded. Water entering dishwasher The motor stops and starts at various times during the cycle Drain pump sounds during or after main wash. • Raise the water heater ...
... comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is required. This is draining well. See page 18. • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear. • Check to see if your kitchen sink is necessary for drying. • Do not interrupt the...Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights Time too long between 120°F and 140°F. • These are properly loaded. Water entering dishwasher The motor stops and starts at various times during the cycle Drain pump sounds during or after main wash. • Raise the water heater ...
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...owner for any labor or in materials or workmanship. I Failure of the air gap device in an area where service by law. The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to a defect in areas where it fails to contain water due to ...sole and exclusive remedy is available and deemed reasonable by possible defects with this Limited Warranty. I Damage caused after delivery. Safety Instructions GE Dishwasher Warranty. To schedule service, visit us on the door. During this Limited Warranty. I Replacement of house fuses or resetting of the...
...owner for any labor or in materials or workmanship. I Failure of the air gap device in an area where service by law. The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to a defect in areas where it fails to contain water due to ...sole and exclusive remedy is available and deemed reasonable by possible defects with this Limited Warranty. I Damage caused after delivery. Safety Instructions GE Dishwasher Warranty. To schedule service, visit us on the door. During this Limited Warranty. I Replacement of house fuses or resetting of the...