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Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 17 Control Panel and Settings 6-9 Display Lights 6 Loading Place Settings 16 Loading the Racks 14-16 Recommended Dishwasher Products 9 Using the Dishwasher 10-13 Troubleshooting Tips 18-20 Consumer Support Consumer Support 24 Warranty 23 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. 49-55078 05-11 GE
Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 17 Control Panel and Settings 6-9 Display Lights 6 Loading Place Settings 16 Loading the Racks 14-16 Recommended Dishwasher Products 9 Using the Dishwasher 10-13 Troubleshooting Tips 18-20 Consumer Support Consumer Support 24 Warranty 23 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. 49-55078 05-11 GE
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... simple permitirá la salida de cualquier acumulación de gas de hidrógeno. PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be produced in this appliance from the power supply. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be followed...! If the hot water has not been used for several minutes. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca. ■ Connect the dishwasher/appliance to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS...
... simple permitirá la salida de cualquier acumulación de gas de hidrógeno. PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be produced in this appliance from the power supply. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be followed...! If the hot water has not been used for several minutes. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca. ■ Connect the dishwasher/appliance to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS...
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...de pintura en su lavavajillas. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING- Damage to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the dishwasher may be hot to initialize. ■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as electronic air cleaner filters..., furnace filters and paint brushes in operation as the dishwasher requires the full capacity of the dishwasher-they might come into is controlled by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. ■...
...de pintura en su lavavajillas. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING- Damage to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the dishwasher may be hot to initialize. ■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as electronic air cleaner filters..., furnace filters and paint brushes in operation as the dishwasher requires the full capacity of the dishwasher-they might come into is controlled by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. ■...
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... door seal. ■ Do not allow children to reduce ■ Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline the risk of the dishwasher. or other appliance. Al usar su lavavajillas, siga las precauciones básicas, incluyendo lo siguiente: ■ Use este electrodoméstico ...; Rinse Aid rinse agents have been approved for its intended purpose ■ Do not operate your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. ■ Locate sharp items so that they are properly in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach rack of cut-type injuries. Cascade®, detergentes líquidos...
... door seal. ■ Do not allow children to reduce ■ Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline the risk of the dishwasher. or other appliance. Al usar su lavavajillas, siga las precauciones básicas, incluyendo lo siguiente: ■ Use este electrodoméstico ...; Rinse Aid rinse agents have been approved for its intended purpose ■ Do not operate your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. ■ Locate sharp items so that they are properly in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach rack of cut-type injuries. Cascade®, detergentes líquidos...
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... cycle is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of the cycle when SANITIZE has been selected and the dishwasher has met the requirements for sanitization. The light stays ON as green as the unit customizes itself to be...from the factory setting as a reminder that the dishes are not using SmartDispenseTM and you what is happening while the dishwasher is complete. Front-Control Dishwashers 1 6 5 3 4 Top-Control Dishwashers 1 2 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips 3 6 4 5 Control Settings 1 Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by pressing ...
... cycle is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of the cycle when SANITIZE has been selected and the dishwasher has met the requirements for sanitization. The light stays ON as green as the unit customizes itself to be...from the factory setting as a reminder that the dishes are not using SmartDispenseTM and you what is happening while the dishwasher is complete. Front-Control Dishwashers 1 6 5 3 4 Top-Control Dishwashers 1 2 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips 3 6 4 5 Control Settings 1 Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by pressing ...
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...Sanitize, Sani Wash, Deep Clean and Scour cycles have been designed to be automatically selected when this cycle. NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are safe to meet the requirements of the cycle. Actual results will not illuminate at the end of Section 6, NSF 184 for ... be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be washed later. Light Upper rack only. Light to heavy This cycle is open the dishwasher door in the wash water. The light above or next to sanitize your dishware. GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 3 Wash Programs...
...Sanitize, Sani Wash, Deep Clean and Scour cycles have been designed to be automatically selected when this cycle. NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are safe to meet the requirements of the cycle. Actual results will not illuminate at the end of Section 6, NSF 184 for ... be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be washed later. Light Upper rack only. Light to heavy This cycle is open the dishwasher door in the wash water. The light above or next to sanitize your dishware. GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 3 Wash Programs...
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... started a cycle. This will count down and automatically start of a wash cycle for faster drying. Top Control: To unlock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the HEATED DRY and DELAY HOURS buttons for 3 seconds. For top control models, open and close the ...last settings you don't want to improve both wash and dry performance. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Start Front-Control Dishwashers Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 4 Enhancements The light above the lock button...
... started a cycle. This will count down and automatically start of a wash cycle for faster drying. Top Control: To unlock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the HEATED DRY and DELAY HOURS buttons for 3 seconds. For top control models, open and close the ...last settings you don't want to improve both wash and dry performance. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Start Front-Control Dishwashers Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 4 Enhancements The light above the lock button...
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... activate the display, open and close the door to begin the new cycle. Top-Control Dishwasher The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will automatically be used but may also be programmed. GE recommends the following products for differences between liquid gel types and a warning about mixing liquid ...begin the cycle. A triple beep will remain on until the door is opened and then relatched or until any button. 6 Clean Front-Control Dishwasher The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will turn off the audible end-of-cycle signal (or re-activate it if it was ...
... activate the display, open and close the door to begin the new cycle. Top-Control Dishwasher The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will automatically be used but may also be programmed. GE recommends the following products for differences between liquid gel types and a warning about mixing liquid ...begin the cycle. A triple beep will remain on until the door is opened and then relatched or until any button. 6 Clean Front-Control Dishwasher The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will turn off the audible end-of-cycle signal (or re-activate it if it was ...
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... on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Steam may rise out of rinse agent. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwise to Loading ■ No prerinsing of normal food ...soil is fully open the door until the temperature stops rising. of the dishwasher. 3 Add forgotten dishes. 4 Close the door and dishwasher will last approximately one month. Use Cascade® Rinse Aid™ Rinse Agent Cascade® Rinse Aid...
... on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Steam may rise out of rinse agent. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwise to Loading ■ No prerinsing of normal food ...soil is fully open the door until the temperature stops rising. of the dishwasher. 3 Add forgotten dishes. 4 Close the door and dishwasher will last approximately one month. Use Cascade® Rinse Aid™ Rinse Agent Cascade® Rinse Aid...
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... of the detergent cup. Place detergent in the main wash compartment of effectiveness. Filling the Detergent Dispenser GE recommends using too little detergent will result with automatic dishwashers. Simply put a tablet or packet into the main wash compartment and then close and latch the cover...floor wet. Etching is a permanent cloudiness in a separate space from GE. Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in your water is extremely hard or when you use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is not specifically designed for all...
... of the detergent cup. Place detergent in the main wash compartment of effectiveness. Filling the Detergent Dispenser GE recommends using too little detergent will result with automatic dishwashers. Simply put a tablet or packet into the main wash compartment and then close and latch the cover...floor wet. Etching is a permanent cloudiness in a separate space from GE. Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in your water is extremely hard or when you use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is not specifically designed for all...
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... lead to Refill SmartDispense LOW DETERGENT SENSING WASHING DRYING SANITIZED CLEAN (appearance may have SmartDispenseTM, a feature which automatically dispenses liquid automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on the door, it must first be washed off . After filling, the light will hear 3 ... Dispenser, it will hold 45 oz of detergent be filled again. Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes as Cascade Complete®). Lift cap off in a sink. You will not turn on by pressing...
... lead to Refill SmartDispense LOW DETERGENT SENSING WASHING DRYING SANITIZED CLEAN (appearance may have SmartDispenseTM, a feature which automatically dispenses liquid automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on the door, it must first be washed off . After filling, the light will hear 3 ... Dispenser, it will hold 45 oz of detergent be filled again. Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes as Cascade Complete®). Lift cap off in a sink. You will not turn on by pressing...
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...-Top-Control Models Without a 3-Digit Display Calibration of beeps is set , press the START/RESET button to save the setting and return the dishwasher to the hardness of your tap water. The control will hear 1 to the water hardness value determined at the left. for water hardness. ...lights will light up and you will beep each time you press the button. 4 Once finished pressing the button, you should recalibrate the dishwasher control if water conditions change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS button the number of times that corresponds to 5 beeps. The number of ...
...-Top-Control Models Without a 3-Digit Display Calibration of beeps is set , press the START/RESET button to save the setting and return the dishwasher to the hardness of your tap water. The control will hear 1 to the water hardness value determined at the left. for water hardness. ...lights will light up and you will beep each time you press the button. 4 Once finished pressing the button, you should recalibrate the dishwasher control if water conditions change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS button the number of times that corresponds to 5 beeps. The number of ...
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...with your dishes, such as indicated and guide the rack down . Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. Features and appearance of your model. Upper Rack Although the upper rack is "up to add flexibility. Because wine glasses...an Angled Rack System, which allows for maximum clearance for best washability. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Fold-down position to 12 wine glasses (as shown). This could result in the rack to...
...with your dishes, such as indicated and guide the rack down . Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. Features and appearance of your model. Upper Rack Although the upper rack is "up to add flexibility. Because wine glasses...an Angled Rack System, which allows for maximum clearance for best washability. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Fold-down position to 12 wine glasses (as shown). This could result in the rack to...
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... to fit on the utility shelf in the silverware basket covers. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 Also, be placed in the up to protect your dishwasher. Silverware Basket To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to either side (on some models) flatware in the basket with fork and knife handles...
... to fit on the utility shelf in the silverware basket covers. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 Also, be placed in the up to protect your dishwasher. Silverware Basket To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to either side (on some models) flatware in the basket with fork and knife handles...
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... the bowl tines, fold down Large-bowl tines Loading place settings... Follow these guidelines for serving bowls or other large bowls. Safety Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. These tines fold down the 2 rows of flex tines in front...
... the bowl tines, fold down Large-bowl tines Loading place settings... Follow these guidelines for serving bowls or other large bowls. Safety Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. These tines fold down the 2 rows of flex tines in front...
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... Door panel. Do not use , they will not drain. These may also use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on the left in a GE dishwasher. Then dry thoroughly. The air gap is not covered by calling 800.626.2002. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front...
... Door panel. Do not use , they will not drain. These may also use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on the left in a GE dishwasher. Then dry thoroughly. The air gap is not covered by calling 800.626.2002. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front...
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...of highly rated detergent. • This is called etching and is normal. This insures the entering water is normal before using your dishwasher door has been left open during operation. Lower the water heater temperature. Review the charts on a faucet. Refer to the Installation ... Spots and filming Extremely hard water on glasses and flatware Low inlet water temperature Overloading or improper loading of the dishwasher Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little or low performing detergent Cloudiness on glassware Combination of ...
...of highly rated detergent. • This is called etching and is normal. This insures the entering water is normal before using your dishwasher door has been left open during operation. Lower the water heater temperature. Review the charts on a faucet. Refer to the Installation ... Spots and filming Extremely hard water on glasses and flatware Low inlet water temperature Overloading or improper loading of the dishwasher Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little or low performing detergent Cloudiness on glassware Combination of ...
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...least 20 minutes after adding the dish to the load can cause reddish stains Tea or coffee stains • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to operate. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Suds in the tub Correct detergent wasn...Dishes are blocking the detergent cup Aluminum utensils have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher door. Pump out water by hand, using a solution of staining. • ...
...least 20 minutes after adding the dish to the load can cause reddish stains Tea or coffee stains • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to operate. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Suds in the tub Correct detergent wasn...Dishes are blocking the detergent cup Aluminum utensils have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher door. Pump out water by hand, using a solution of staining. • ...
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...-control models). No action is required. • These are properly loaded. You may need a plumber. • Warm, moist air comes through a dishwasher cycle with citric acid. Place the filmed but otherwise clean glassware and dishware in the detergent cup and close the cover. The glassware, dishware, and... minimize a repeat build up . If not, you can purchase citric acid crystals from GE by the door latch during pump out Rattling dishes when the spray arm rotates This problem caused by phosphate-free dishwasher detergent What To Do • Each button must be used. Pour 1 cup of...
...-control models). No action is required. • These are properly loaded. You may need a plumber. • Warm, moist air comes through a dishwasher cycle with citric acid. Place the filmed but otherwise clean glassware and dishware in the detergent cup and close the cover. The glassware, dishware, and... minimize a repeat build up . If not, you can purchase citric acid crystals from GE by the door latch during pump out Rattling dishes when the spray arm rotates This problem caused by phosphate-free dishwasher detergent What To Do • Each button must be used. Pour 1 cup of...
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...for products purchased in materials or workmanship. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the original purchase The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to... warranties, including the implied warranties of original purchase date is extended to an Authorized GE Service location for a particular purpose, are limited to use within the USA. Safety Instructions GE Dishwasher Warranty. Proof of merchantability or fitness for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes ...
...for products purchased in materials or workmanship. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the original purchase The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to... warranties, including the implied warranties of original purchase date is extended to an Authorized GE Service location for a particular purpose, are limited to use within the USA. Safety Instructions GE Dishwasher Warranty. Proof of merchantability or fitness for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes ...