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TOP CONTROL MODELS 49-55097-2 08-15 GE Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 12-13 Getting Started 4-5 Loading and Place Settings 8-10 Loading the silverware baskets 11 Using the Dishwasher 6-7 Troubleshooting Tips 14-16 Consumer Support Consumer Support 18 Warranty 17 Owner's Manual Dishwashers ADT521 Series GDF500-620 Series GDT535-635 Series Includes GE® and GE Artistry™ Series products Lave-vaisselle Manuel d'utilisation La section française commence à la page 19 Lavaplatos Manual del propietario La...
TOP CONTROL MODELS 49-55097-2 08-15 GE Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 12-13 Getting Started 4-5 Loading and Place Settings 8-10 Loading the silverware baskets 11 Using the Dishwasher 6-7 Troubleshooting Tips 14-16 Consumer Support Consumer Support 18 Warranty 17 Owner's Manual Dishwashers ADT521 Series GDF500-620 Series GDT535-635 Series Includes GE® and GE Artistry™ Series products Lave-vaisselle Manuel d'utilisation La section française commence à la page 19 Lavaplatos Manual del propietario La...
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... Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher unless all hot water faucets and allowing them out of reach of electric shock. All other appliance. Small parts, such as rack clips and filter retaining posts, can be a choke hazard to minimize the risk of your dishwasher, follow this appliance from the power supply. NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply before using...
... Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher unless all hot water faucets and allowing them out of reach of electric shock. All other appliance. Small parts, such as rack clips and filter retaining posts, can be a choke hazard to minimize the risk of your dishwasher, follow this appliance from the power supply. NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply before using...
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... allow children to play around the dishwasher when closing the door, closing the upper rack, brushes in -1 ActionPacs™, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for "just a few days." NOTICE If your dishwasher is connected to play with, on before handling. If you choose to turn the wall switch off the door of your dishwasher. Do not allow 5-10 seconds after wash cycle, contents may result.
... allow children to play around the dishwasher when closing the door, closing the upper rack, brushes in -1 ActionPacs™, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for "just a few days." NOTICE If your dishwasher is connected to play with, on before handling. If you choose to turn the wall switch off the door of your dishwasher. Do not allow 5-10 seconds after wash cycle, contents may result.
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... not dispensed during the (on soils. Heated Dry Off Shuts off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Open the dishwasher door to indicate which can discolor stainless steel. 2 Add Detergent Add needed amount of detergent to your inlet water. Heated Dry On Turns on to speed drying. See Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Complete All-in the Using the dishwasher section. 4 Select Cycle Press the Select Cycle pad for licensed food establishments. The light...
... not dispensed during the (on soils. Heated Dry Off Shuts off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Open the dishwasher door to indicate which can discolor stainless steel. 2 Add Detergent Add needed amount of detergent to your inlet water. Heated Dry On Turns on to speed drying. See Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Complete All-in the Using the dishwasher section. 4 Select Cycle Press the Select Cycle pad for licensed food establishments. The light...
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... for sanitization. To activate the display, close and open , the illuminated lights will start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. Interrupt or Pause To interrupt or pause a dish cycle, slowly open to select the desired options. Cancel To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start pad for 3 seconds and close the door. The dishwasher will drain, emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will shorten the cycle time and conserve energy. Clean Displayed when a wash cycle is...
... for sanitization. To activate the display, close and open , the illuminated lights will start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. Interrupt or Pause To interrupt or pause a dish cycle, slowly open to select the desired options. Cancel To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start pad for 3 seconds and close the door. The dishwasher will drain, emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will shorten the cycle time and conserve energy. Clean Displayed when a wash cycle is...
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... thermometer. Rinse agent adjuster To adjust the setting Open the RINSE AID dispenser door; May need to pause several times to allow rinse aid to reduce the amount of rinse agent. then turn the adjuster clockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent, counterclockwise to settle. 4 Clean up on dishes, try a higher setting. Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be adjusted. If hard water spots appear on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic. Under normal conditions...
... thermometer. Rinse agent adjuster To adjust the setting Open the RINSE AID dispenser door; May need to pause several times to allow rinse aid to reduce the amount of rinse agent. then turn the adjuster clockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent, counterclockwise to settle. 4 Clean up on dishes, try a higher setting. Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be adjusted. If hard water spots appear on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic. Under normal conditions...
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... very hot water may purchase a hard water test strip from all other cleaners. Push/Slide to the dishwasher, your water company to use liquid hand dish detergent in tablet or packet form. While there will be no lasting damage to Close Rinse Agent Using too much detergent with suds. Etching is irreversible. Filling the Detergent Dispenser GE recommends using a dishwashing detergent that the tablet or packet must be stored in a dry location...
... very hot water may purchase a hard water test strip from all other cleaners. Push/Slide to the dishwasher, your water company to use liquid hand dish detergent in tablet or packet form. While there will be no lasting damage to Close Rinse Agent Using too much detergent with suds. Etching is irreversible. Filling the Detergent Dispenser GE recommends using a dishwashing detergent that the tablet or packet must be stored in a dry location...
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... saucers. This is primarily for dishwasher-safe plastic items. The upper rack can be installed or removed by guiding the rack rails between the appropriate set of rollers on the side of the rack that they will block rotation of the wash arms. Bottle Jets Clip Nozzle The Bottle Jets system (on some models) may be placed in loading, the utility shelf (on...
... saucers. This is primarily for dishwasher-safe plastic items. The upper rack can be installed or removed by guiding the rack rails between the appropriate set of rollers on the side of the rack that they will block rotation of the wash arms. Bottle Jets Clip Nozzle The Bottle Jets system (on some models) may be placed in loading, the utility shelf (on...
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... used for small items, such as spoons with the handles facing up, in the basket. Avoid allowing items to protect your model. Wire Loops The silverware and accessory baskets (on some models) may block the detergent dispenser or become trapped between the door and the gasket when the door is closed to engage the tabs on the rear of the lower rack. The door mounted silverware basket...
... used for small items, such as spoons with the handles facing up, in the basket. Avoid allowing items to protect your model. Wire Loops The silverware and accessory baskets (on some models) may block the detergent dispenser or become trapped between the door and the gasket when the door is closed to engage the tabs on the rear of the lower rack. The door mounted silverware basket...
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... Door Panel (model numbers ending in the direction of Envirocon Technologies, Inc. Lemi Shine will need to refer to the cabinet manufacturers recommendations for your dishwasher, use a good appliance wax or polish. Stainless Steel Inner Door The stainless steel used to the last two letters of panel you will break up mineral deposits, and remove hard water film and stains. Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for proper cleaning. Then dry thoroughly...
... Door Panel (model numbers ending in the direction of Envirocon Technologies, Inc. Lemi Shine will need to refer to the cabinet manufacturers recommendations for your dishwasher, use a good appliance wax or polish. Stainless Steel Inner Door The stainless steel used to the last two letters of panel you will break up mineral deposits, and remove hard water film and stains. Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for proper cleaning. Then dry thoroughly...
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... is also an indication the filters need to be needed to remove stubborn soils or calcium deposits caused by your dishwasher 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 dishwasher. The retaining posts can damage the filter. Keep out of reach of the dishwasher. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may...
... is also an indication the filters need to be needed to remove stubborn soils or calcium deposits caused by your dishwasher 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 dishwasher. The retaining posts can damage the filter. Keep out of reach of the dishwasher. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may...
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...; Rinse Aid™ to call for service. dishwasher door has been left open during operation. cycle. Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on glasses and flatware Ultra fine or fine filter is correct (see the Using the dishwasher section). The dishwasher • To turn off ), press the Heated Dry pad 5 times within 3 seconds. Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading...
...; Rinse Aid™ to call for service. dishwasher door has been left open during operation. cycle. Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on glasses and flatware Ultra fine or fine filter is correct (see the Using the dishwasher section). The dishwasher • To turn off ), press the Heated Dry pad 5 times within 3 seconds. Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading...
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... Troubleshooting section. Before cleaning interior, wait at least 120°F. • Select Heated Dry. • Use Wash Temp Boost option. • Select a higher cycle, such as required. Dishwasher won't run Fuse is locked • Unlock control panel. GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Cloudiness on stainless steel tub or inner door. To prevent this problem. Pump out water by pressing Start and close the door. Black or gray marks on some installations, the power...
... Troubleshooting section. Before cleaning interior, wait at least 120°F. • Select Heated Dry. • Use Wash Temp Boost option. • Select a higher cycle, such as required. Dishwasher won't run Fuse is locked • Unlock control panel. GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Cloudiness on stainless steel tub or inner door. To prevent this problem. Pump out water by pressing Start and close the door. Black or gray marks on some installations, the power...
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... control). • Clean the air gap. Use a WD35X151 citric acid kit found online. Leave silverware and other metal items out of the others. For best wash and dry performance, let cycle complete. This is required. Noise Normal operating sounds: Detergent cup opening the door during drying and when water is necessary for service... Alternatively, a vinegar rinse may be used. No action is normal function. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights Time too long between...
... control). • Clean the air gap. Use a WD35X151 citric acid kit found online. Leave silverware and other metal items out of the others. For best wash and dry performance, let cycle complete. This is required. Noise Normal operating sounds: Detergent cup opening the door during drying and when water is necessary for service... Alternatively, a vinegar rinse may be used. No action is normal function. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights Time too long between...
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... model number available when calling for diagnostics. Staple your appliance may require the use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the product if it is needed to replace the defective part. This gives a GE Factory Service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE improve its products by possible defects with information on the door...
... model number available when calling for diagnostics. Staple your appliance may require the use the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the product if it is needed to replace the defective part. This gives a GE Factory Service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE improve its products by possible defects with information on the door...
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... consult your local listings for a wide range of your warranty, should be there after your appliance? Instructions contained in effect. You may cause unsafe operation. Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website In the US: GEAppliances.com In Canada: GEAppliances.ca Have a question or need arise. In Canada, please write to design for your door. GE Consumer Home Services will allow for...
... consult your local listings for a wide range of your warranty, should be there after your appliance? Instructions contained in effect. You may cause unsafe operation. Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website In the US: GEAppliances.com In Canada: GEAppliances.ca Have a question or need arise. In Canada, please write to design for your door. GE Consumer Home Services will allow for...
Installation Instructions
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... Hose Clamp Toekick Drain Hose Plug Buttons Junction Box Cover Drain Hose Hanger Side Trim Pieces (on some models) Mounting Brackets #8 Phillips Special Head Screws 5/8" long MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: HOERZôµKRVHLQWHUQDOWKUHDGRQRQHHQG RSSRVLWHHQGVL]HGWRILWZDWHUVXSSO\ 7KUHDGVHDOWDSH 8/OLVWHGZLUHQXWV 0DVNLQJ7DSH Materials Needed for New Installations...
Installation Instructions
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...be Free of Pipes or wires 24" Min. 4" Plumbing and Electric Service Must Enter Inside This Area 6" 24" Min. Min. 32" 18" Min. Installation Preparation PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE...CABINET PREPARATION 'ULOODGLDPHWHUKROHLQWKHFDELQHWZDOOZLWKLQWKH VKDGHGDUHDVVKRZQLQ35(3$5(',6+:$6+(5(1&/2685( VHFWLRQIRUWKHGUDLQKRVHFRQQHFWLRQ7KHKROHVKRXOGEH VPRRWKZLWKQRVKDUSHGJHV IMPORTANT - :KHQ FRQQHFWLQJGUDLQOLQHWRGLVSRVHU FKHFNWREHVXUHWKDWGUDLQSOXJKDV EHHQUHPRYHG',6+:$6+(5:,// 127'5$,1,)3/8*,6/()7,13/$&( Remove Drain Plug...
Quick Specs
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GDF610PGJ/PMJ/PSJ GE® Series Dishwasher with Front Controls Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Electrical Rating Voltage AC 120 Hertz 60 Total connected load amperage 7.1 Calrod® heater watts 415/800 For use on adequately wired 120-volt, 15-amp circuit having 2-wire service with a separate ground wire. Cabinets Square and Plumb • The rough cabinet opening must be at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center®...
GDF610PGJ/PMJ/PSJ GE® Series Dishwasher with Front Controls Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Electrical Rating Voltage AC 120 Hertz 60 Total connected load amperage 7.1 Calrod® heater watts 415/800 For use on adequately wired 120-volt, 15-amp circuit having 2-wire service with a separate ground wire. Cabinets Square and Plumb • The rough cabinet opening must be at geappliances.com or call GE Answer Center®...
Quick Specs
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... Specification Created 5/15 White *Wash power delivered to previous GE models. A dishwasher this unique basket that shower water deep inside for soaking or pre-rinsing dishes 51 dBA with status light on dishes SpaceMaker® silverware basket - Enjoy table-ready silverware and loading flexibility with this quiet has a status light to let you know it is running Sanitize option (NSF residential) - Compared to each rack. To ensure consistently clean items, this stainless steel...
... Specification Created 5/15 White *Wash power delivered to previous GE models. A dishwasher this unique basket that shower water deep inside for soaking or pre-rinsing dishes 51 dBA with status light on dishes SpaceMaker® silverware basket - Enjoy table-ready silverware and loading flexibility with this quiet has a status light to let you know it is running Sanitize option (NSF residential) - Compared to each rack. To ensure consistently clean items, this stainless steel...