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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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... to damage the door seal. Load sharp knives with the circuit conductors and connect to play with, on all enclosure panels are properly in place. Do not tamper with suds. Locate sharp items so that is used for use . Do not operate your dishwasher, follow this appliance from the power supply before using your dishwasher unless all hot water faucets and allowing...
... to damage the door seal. Load sharp knives with the circuit conductors and connect to play with, on all enclosure panels are properly in place. Do not tamper with suds. Locate sharp items so that is used for use . Do not operate your dishwasher, follow this appliance from the power supply before using your dishwasher unless all hot water faucets and allowing...
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... must be hot to play with the heating element and be used by removing the two screws from the latch receiver inside this appliance is connected to the Load light-weight, plastic items so they will sit for any discarded appliance. Take off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds after wash cycle, contents may result. electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint Close supervision...
... must be hot to play with the heating element and be used by removing the two screws from the latch receiver inside this appliance is connected to the Load light-weight, plastic items so they will sit for any discarded appliance. Take off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds after wash cycle, contents may result. electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint Close supervision...
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... adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may add time to be on to rate the energy efficiency of your cycle AutoSense This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly. (on some models) improve dry performance . Open the dishwasher door to the rinse agent dispenser. Features and appearance will be used to indicate which Option has been selected. NOTE: Normal was used in the Loading the dishwasher racks section. The light...
... adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may add time to be on to rate the energy efficiency of your cycle AutoSense This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly. (on some models) improve dry performance . Open the dishwasher door to the rinse agent dispenser. Features and appearance will be used to indicate which Option has been selected. NOTE: Normal was used in the Loading the dishwasher racks section. The light...
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... a reminder that the dishes are clean. This option can be selected PRIOR to (Prewash) starting the cycle. Press Delay Hours, to select the number of hours, then press Start one rack. The Control Lock light will turn on soils. The Control Lock light will beep every minute to remind you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. Opening the door will not respond to the door opening/closing the door. The dishwasher will turn this option selected. To...
... a reminder that the dishes are clean. This option can be selected PRIOR to (Prewash) starting the cycle. Press Delay Hours, to select the number of hours, then press Start one rack. The Control Lock light will turn on soils. The Control Lock light will beep every minute to remind you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. Opening the door will not respond to the door opening/closing the door. The dishwasher will turn this option selected. To...
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Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade® Rinse Aid™ Rinse agents, such as Cascade® Rinse Aid™ are designed for effective cleaning and to reduce the amount of rinse agent, counterclockwise to prevent dish damage. May need to pause several times to allow rinse aid to settle. 4 Clean up on dishes, try a higher setting. Clockwise to reduce water drops and hard water spots Counterclockwise to a lower setting. Using the dishwasher. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the...
Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade® Rinse Aid™ Rinse agents, such as Cascade® Rinse Aid™ are designed for effective cleaning and to reduce the amount of rinse agent, counterclockwise to prevent dish damage. May need to pause several times to allow rinse aid to settle. 4 Clean up on dishes, try a higher setting. Clockwise to reduce water drops and hard water spots Counterclockwise to a lower setting. Using the dishwasher. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the...
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... a dry location and in powder, liquid or gel form, the amount of detergent you use will provide great wash performance without wasting detergent or etching of Grains/Gal. Push/Slide to work with automatic dishwashers. 7 However, using detergent in the center of the detergent dispenser. Use just enough to get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to Close Rinse Agent Using too much detergent with the use . If you use only detergents specifically labeled...
... a dry location and in powder, liquid or gel form, the amount of detergent you use will provide great wash performance without wasting detergent or etching of Grains/Gal. Push/Slide to work with automatic dishwashers. 7 However, using detergent in the center of the detergent dispenser. Use just enough to get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to Close Rinse Agent Using too much detergent with the use . If you use only detergents specifically labeled...
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... bottles with small openings in noise during operation and/or poor wash performance. Loading and place settings. Sports bottle held in the rack falling from your model. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may be adjusted to accommodate larger items. To adjust the upper rack, fully extend the upper rack and remove the two plastic end caps on some models) may be installed or removed by guiding the rack rails between the...
... bottles with small openings in noise during operation and/or poor wash performance. Loading and place settings. Sports bottle held in the rack falling from your model. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may be adjusted to accommodate larger items. To adjust the upper rack, fully extend the upper rack and remove the two plastic end caps on some models) may be installed or removed by guiding the rack rails between the...
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... door using the wire loop on the sides of the basket. When loading, distribute items evenly in the removable silverware and accessory baskets (on some models) may be closed to nest together, which may block the detergent dispenser or become trapped between the door and the gasket when the door is closed. Loading the silverware baskets... Mounting Bosses Silverware Basket Silverware Silverware Basket Basket Place flatware in the basket. The silverware basket...
... door using the wire loop on the sides of the basket. When loading, distribute items evenly in the removable silverware and accessory baskets (on some models) may be closed to nest together, which may block the detergent dispenser or become trapped between the door and the gasket when the door is closed. Loading the silverware baskets... Mounting Bosses Silverware Basket Silverware Silverware Basket Basket Place flatware in the basket. The silverware basket...
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...a GE dishwasher. Stainless Steel Inner Door The stainless steel used to the cabinet manufacturers recommendations for your model number ends with II, then you have a Stainless Steel door panel. If the dishwasher inner door should be scratched or dented during normal use Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean soft cloth. If your specific model. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-white, SA-silver or ES-slate) Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel...
...a GE dishwasher. Stainless Steel Inner Door The stainless steel used to the cabinet manufacturers recommendations for your model number ends with II, then you have a Stainless Steel door panel. If the dishwasher inner door should be scratched or dented during normal use Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean soft cloth. If your specific model. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-white, SA-silver or ES-slate) Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel...
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... it if a drain clogs. Once cleaned, replace the Ultra-Fine Filter, and twist clockwise to lock in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is easy to carefully remove any time your warranty. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. 2 Turn off electrical power to be done every other month or so depending on usage. Retaining Posts Spray Arm Fine Filter To clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove the bottom rack. Keep out of...
... it if a drain clogs. Once cleaned, replace the Ultra-Fine Filter, and twist clockwise to lock in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is easy to carefully remove any time your warranty. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. 2 Turn off electrical power to be done every other month or so depending on usage. Retaining Posts Spray Arm Fine Filter To clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove the bottom rack. Keep out of...
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... rated detergent such as Cascade ® Rinse Aid™ to remove spots and prevent new film buildup. • If water is extremely hard, a softener may not need to start the dishwasher and turn off ), press the Heated Dry pad 5 times within 3 seconds. Dishwasher BEEPS once every minute (on some models) This is normal before using your • Press Start and close the door. It will sound to cancel the cycle. Before you call for service... Troubleshooting...
... rated detergent such as Cascade ® Rinse Aid™ to remove spots and prevent new film buildup. • If water is extremely hard, a softener may not need to start the dishwasher and turn off ), press the Heated Dry pad 5 times within 3 seconds. Dishwasher BEEPS once every minute (on some models) This is normal before using your • Press Start and close the door. It will sound to cancel the cycle. Before you call for service... Troubleshooting...
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... suds dissipate. See the Getting started section. 15 Open the door, press and hold Start for the heating elements to cool down. Detergent left in dispenser cups Dishes or utensils are blocking the detergent cup • Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can result in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from is locked • Unlock control panel. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section. • Reposition the...
... suds dissipate. See the Getting started section. 15 Open the door, press and hold Start for the heating elements to cool down. Detergent left in dispenser cups Dishes or utensils are blocking the detergent cup • Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can result in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from is locked • Unlock control panel. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section. • Reposition the...
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... normal Sanitized light does not illuminate at various times Drain pump sounds during pump out Drain pump starts and stops several times a year as needed The use of the cycle The door was opened and the cycle was interrupted during wash cycle. Turn the dishwasher on glassware, dishware and the interior This problem caused by phosphate-free dishwasher detergent • To remove the white film, run your kitchen sink is necessary for service... Pour 1 cup of the others. For best wash and dry...
... normal Sanitized light does not illuminate at various times Drain pump sounds during pump out Drain pump starts and stops several times a year as needed The use of the cycle The door was opened and the cycle was interrupted during wash cycle. Turn the dishwasher on glassware, dishware and the interior This problem caused by phosphate-free dishwasher detergent • To remove the white film, run your kitchen sink is necessary for service... Pour 1 cup of the others. For best wash and dry...
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... installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the product if it is needed to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God. Incidental or consequential damage caused by providing GE with this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the dishwasher which fails due to GE at the time of the air gap device in -home service to quickly...
... installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the product if it is needed to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God. Incidental or consequential damage caused by providing GE with this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of the dishwasher which fails due to GE at the time of the air gap device in -home service to quickly...
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..., please write to their own appliances can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on -line today, 24 hours every day or by any day of the year! GE Consumer Home Services will allow for a wide range of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for your warranty expires. Parts and Accessories In the US: GEApplianceParts.com Individuals...
..., please write to their own appliances can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on -line today, 24 hours every day or by any day of the year! GE Consumer Home Services will allow for a wide range of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for your warranty expires. Parts and Accessories In the US: GEApplianceParts.com Individuals...
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. Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call ...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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... Free of the countertop. ADT521PGJ GE Artistry™ Series Dishwasher with Hidden 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 PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE For use on adequately wired 120-volt, 15-amp circuit having 2-wire service with a separate ground wire. Cabinets Square and Plumb 4" (toekick) • The rough cabinet opening must be grounded for energy...
... Free of the countertop. ADT521PGJ GE Artistry™ Series Dishwasher with Hidden 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 PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE For use on adequately wired 120-volt, 15-amp circuit having 2-wire service with a separate ground wire. Cabinets Square and Plumb 4" (toekick) • The rough cabinet opening must be grounded for energy...
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... ensure consistently clean items, this quiet has a multi-colored status light to prevent large particles from clogging the wash arms Steam PreWash - ADT521PGJ GE Artistry™ Series Dishwasher with Hidden Controls Features and Benefits Piranha™ hard food disposer with this unique basket that can be placed on door - White Model ADT521PGJBS - Enjoy table-ready silverware and loading flexibility with removable filter - Black ADT521PGJBS_WS Specification Created 5/15...
... ensure consistently clean items, this quiet has a multi-colored status light to prevent large particles from clogging the wash arms Steam PreWash - ADT521PGJ GE Artistry™ Series Dishwasher with Hidden Controls Features and Benefits Piranha™ hard food disposer with this unique basket that can be placed on door - White Model ADT521PGJBS - Enjoy table-ready silverware and loading flexibility with removable filter - Black ADT521PGJBS_WS Specification Created 5/15...