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Dishwashers ge.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 15 Control Panel and Settings 4-6 Loading Place Settings 14 Loading the Racks 12-14 Recommended Dishwasher Products 7 Using the Dishwasher 8-11 Troubleshooting Tips 16-18 Consumer Support Consumer Support 22 Product Registration 19, 20 Warranty 21 Owner's Manual Stainless Steel Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 165D4700P372 49-55047 06-08 JR
Dishwashers ge.com Safety Instructions 2, 3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 15 Control Panel and Settings 4-6 Loading Place Settings 14 Loading the Racks 12-14 Recommended Dishwasher Products 7 Using the Dishwasher 8-11 Troubleshooting Tips 16-18 Consumer Support Consumer Support 22 Product Registration 19, 20 Warranty 21 Owner's Manual Stainless Steel Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 165D4700P372 49-55047 06-08 JR
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...: Turning the dishwasher off between wash cycles, allow them to the bottom wall switch, ensure that has not been used . Consumer Support If you can result in your appliance. s To minimize the possibility of the appliance. Since the gas is connected to allow any maintenance. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Use care as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and before touching START/RESET to the hot water...
...: Turning the dishwasher off between wash cycles, allow them to the bottom wall switch, ensure that has not been used . Consumer Support If you can result in your appliance. s To minimize the possibility of the appliance. Since the gas is connected to allow any maintenance. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Use care as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and before touching START/RESET to the hot water...
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... any discarded appliance. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Screw (on the door or dish rack of the washing compartment or remove the door latch (as this the risk of this Owner's Manual. keep them out of the reach of the SmartDispenseTM system. s Do not tamper with any chlorine bleach-based automatic when opening or closing door due to damage the door seal. blockage of children. s Load sharp knives with...
... any discarded appliance. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Screw (on the door or dish rack of the washing compartment or remove the door latch (as this the risk of this Owner's Manual. keep them out of the reach of the SmartDispenseTM system. s Do not tamper with any chlorine bleach-based automatic when opening or closing door due to damage the door seal. blockage of children. s Load sharp knives with...
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...-Control Dishwashers 16 2 * 3 Top-Control Dishwashers 5 4 1 5 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips 2 3 4 6 Control Settings 1 Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by pressing the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds. LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDispenseTM needs to turn the light back on . NOTE: If you want to be cleaned. WASHING Displayed during HEATED DRY. The time displayed at the start , the display will still be refilled with liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. The light above or next to the selected pad will adjust...
...-Control Dishwashers 16 2 * 3 Top-Control Dishwashers 5 4 1 5 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips 2 3 4 6 Control Settings 1 Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by pressing the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds. LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDispenseTM needs to turn the light back on . NOTE: If you want to be cleaned. WASHING Displayed during HEATED DRY. The time displayed at the start , the display will still be refilled with liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. The light above or next to the selected pad will adjust...
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... dishwasher is equipped with CleanSensorTM with dried-on or baked-on soils. Light 6.3 gal., 85 min. NOTE: On some models) Medium 7.0 gal., 60 min. Everyday dishes are safe to sanitize your inlet water. HAND/GENTLE 7.5 gal., 35 min. (CHINA CRYSTAL) This cycle is specifically designed for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with this cycle. For removing red tomato-based stains, GE recommends the use detergent with dried...
... dishwasher is equipped with CleanSensorTM with dried-on or baked-on soils. Light 6.3 gal., 85 min. NOTE: On some models) Medium 7.0 gal., 60 min. Everyday dishes are safe to sanitize your inlet water. HAND/GENTLE 7.5 gal., 35 min. (CHINA CRYSTAL) This cycle is specifically designed for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with this cycle. For removing red tomato-based stains, GE recommends the use detergent with dried...
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.... RESET To change any of hours you don't want to cancel the cycle. Front-Control Dishwashers: Touch the START/RESET pad to delay the start of a wash cycle for all other cycles. 5 Start LOCK You can be selected with RINSE AND HOLD cycle. Touch the START/RESET pad to prevent splash-out. Front-Control Dishwashers Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. When the dishwasher door is fully closed , the indicator lights will turn off the drying heat...
.... RESET To change any of hours you don't want to cancel the cycle. Front-Control Dishwashers: Touch the START/RESET pad to delay the start of a wash cycle for all other cycles. 5 Start LOCK You can be selected with RINSE AND HOLD cycle. Touch the START/RESET pad to prevent splash-out. Front-Control Dishwashers Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. When the dishwasher door is fully closed , the indicator lights will turn off the drying heat...
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... this manual. ALL MODELS: To turn off by pressing the START/RESET pad, or there has been a power failure. Top-Control Dishwasher The CLEAN light is not selected within 3 seconds. s Cascade® Plastic BoosterTM to remove red staining inside your dishwasher that can be programmed. You may remove the dishes at any new selections and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. GE recommends the following products for stainless steel exterior models...
... this manual. ALL MODELS: To turn off by pressing the START/RESET pad, or there has been a power failure. Top-Control Dishwasher The CLEAN light is not selected within 3 seconds. s Cascade® Plastic BoosterTM to remove red staining inside your dishwasher that can be programmed. You may remove the dishes at any new selections and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. GE recommends the following products for stainless steel exterior models...
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... rinse agent. To adjust the setting: Remove the dispenser cap; s Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds. s Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and excessive amounts of rinse agent released into the glass until the water spray action stops. A forgotten dish can be adjusted. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. Indicator window Dispenser cap 5 Replace the dispenser cap. then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent...
... rinse agent. To adjust the setting: Remove the dispenser cap; s Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds. s Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and excessive amounts of rinse agent released into the glass until the water spray action stops. A forgotten dish can be adjusted. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. Indicator window Dispenser cap 5 Replace the dispenser cap. then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent...
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... Wash cycle. With soft water, you need less detergent. Safety Instructions ge.com Manual Detergent Dispenser Some models come equipped with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching. It is recommended. DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT Filling Manual Detergent Dispenser The amount of the manual dispenser will cause the dishwasher to work with suds. A water softener is important to use powder, liquid, gel or tablets in the main wash section and close...
... Wash cycle. With soft water, you need less detergent. Safety Instructions ge.com Manual Detergent Dispenser Some models come equipped with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching. It is recommended. DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT Filling Manual Detergent Dispenser The amount of the manual dispenser will cause the dishwasher to work with suds. A water softener is important to use powder, liquid, gel or tablets in the main wash section and close...
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... dishwasher. Light will hear 3 beeps; SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser (some models) This dishwasher may have SmartDispenseTM, a feature which automatically dispenses liquid automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on when time to refill SmartDispense LOW DETERGENT SENSING WASHING DRYING SANITIZED CLEAN (appearance may vary) NOTE: If you want to fill the dispenser. Aim the detergent bottle at a comfortable angle to turn on soil level and water hardness. If residue is closed. Most automatic dishwashing detergents are not using...
... dishwasher. Light will hear 3 beeps; SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser (some models) This dishwasher may have SmartDispenseTM, a feature which automatically dispenses liquid automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on when time to refill SmartDispense LOW DETERGENT SENSING WASHING DRYING SANITIZED CLEAN (appearance may vary) NOTE: If you want to fill the dispenser. Aim the detergent bottle at a comfortable angle to turn on soil level and water hardness. If residue is closed. Most automatic dishwashing detergents are not using...
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... hardness level of your dishwasher to dispense the optimal amount of times that corresponds to 5 beeps. Consumer Support Safety Instructions ge.com SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Prior to the first use this information to the number determined with beeps for water hardness. The number of beeps indicates the current hardness value. 3 To change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS pad the number of detergent. for 3 seconds. The control will beep each time you...
... hardness level of your dishwasher to dispense the optimal amount of times that corresponds to 5 beeps. Consumer Support Safety Instructions ge.com SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Prior to the first use this information to the number determined with beeps for water hardness. The number of beeps indicates the current hardness value. 3 To change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS pad the number of detergent. for 3 seconds. The control will beep each time you...
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... not load items in this feature, washes the upper rack only. If you to the lower position. Consumer Support Some models have contoured metal cup shelves that can be placed in the back. NOTE: The Single Rack Wash selection, on some models) may want to adjust the rack to angle your adjustable rack is best used for dishwasher plastics. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Adjustable Upper Rack The standard position of your dishes, such...
... not load items in this feature, washes the upper rack only. If you to the lower position. Consumer Support Some models have contoured metal cup shelves that can be placed in the back. NOTE: The Single Rack Wash selection, on some models) may want to adjust the rack to angle your adjustable rack is best used for dishwasher plastics. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Adjustable Upper Rack The standard position of your dishes, such...
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... lower rack capacity needs. models) can order on the utility shelf in place with handles down. NOTE: Do not use is accomplished by phone at geappliances.ca 24 hours every day, or by removing the upper rack and installing a nozzle over the spout. Silverware Basket To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to the GE website ge.com and request Nozzle Spray Asm, part number WD12X10134. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support...
... lower rack capacity needs. models) can order on the utility shelf in place with handles down. NOTE: Do not use is accomplished by phone at geappliances.ca 24 hours every day, or by removing the upper rack and installing a nozzle over the spout. Silverware Basket To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to the GE website ge.com and request Nozzle Spray Asm, part number WD12X10134. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support...
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... front of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Hook the tray onto the rear of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your loading pattern. They are too tall to 4 large knifes such as shown). Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Upper Rack-10 place settings Lower Rack-10 place settings Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Consumer Support 14 Upper Rack-12 place settings Lower Rack-12 place settings Follow...
... front of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Hook the tray onto the rear of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your loading pattern. They are too tall to 4 large knifes such as shown). Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Upper Rack-10 place settings Lower Rack-10 place settings Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Consumer Support 14 Upper Rack-12 place settings Lower Rack-12 place settings Follow...
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... Door panel. The air gap is easy to clean. 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve. 3 Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.) 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the last two letters of the dishwasher. Do not wipe the dishwasher with a toothpick. 15 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support You may leave a residue. Do not use a lightly dampened cloth. CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers ending in a GE dishwasher...
... Door panel. The air gap is easy to clean. 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve. 3 Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.) 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the last two letters of the dishwasher. Do not wipe the dishwasher with a toothpick. 15 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support You may leave a residue. Do not use a lightly dampened cloth. CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers ending in a GE dishwasher...
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... draining water inside. let run until you wish to cancel dishwasher is using the shower. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section. The blinking lights indicate that the dishwasher is normal. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 16 Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have an air gap or a high drain...
... draining water inside. let run until you wish to cancel dishwasher is using the shower. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section. The blinking lights indicate that the dishwasher is normal. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 16 Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have an air gap or a high drain...
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... tighten the cap fully to cool down. Control panel responded Door latch may not be ordered through GE Parts. Failure to remove mineral deposits. Close and latch the dishwasher door. Repeat if necessary. • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. • Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can • A special filter in water this from happening, use in the Loading Place Settings section. • Make sure detergent is fresh...
... tighten the cap fully to cool down. Control panel responded Door latch may not be ordered through GE Parts. Failure to remove mineral deposits. Close and latch the dishwasher door. Repeat if necessary. • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. • Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can • A special filter in water this from happening, use in the Loading Place Settings section. • Make sure detergent is fresh...
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... locked Control panel needs to see if your kitchen sink is required. • These are properly loaded. This is necessary for longer than 60 seconds Normal operating sounds • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Detergent cup opening 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 temperature to the dishwasher is provided through the vent by the door latch...
... locked Control panel needs to see if your kitchen sink is required. • These are properly loaded. This is necessary for longer than 60 seconds Normal operating sounds • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Detergent cup opening 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 temperature to the dishwasher is provided through the vent by the door latch...
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... FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Safety Instructions GE Dishwasher Warranty. In Canada, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in materials or workmanship. Lifetime of circuit breakers. s Failure of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are responsible for model numbers workmanship. s Replacement of house fuses or resetting of Product The Stainlesstub or door liner, if it is needed to an Authorized GE Service location for customers in an area where...
... FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Safety Instructions GE Dishwasher Warranty. In Canada, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in materials or workmanship. Lifetime of circuit breakers. s Failure of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are responsible for model numbers workmanship. s Replacement of house fuses or resetting of Product The Stainlesstub or door liner, if it is needed to an Authorized GE Service location for customers in an area where...
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... to service their own appliances can order parts and accessories on -line-at your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 In Canada: www.geappliances.ca, or write to qualified service personnel. We recognize the need arise. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business...
... to service their own appliances can order parts and accessories on -line-at your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 In Canada: www.geappliances.ca, or write to qualified service personnel. We recognize the need arise. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business...
