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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 sección en españ...
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 sección en españ...
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... dish rack of the dishwasher. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow any electrical appliance connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; We recommend having a qualified technician service your dishwasher unless all hot water faucets and allowing them out of reach of small children. 2 PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be followed to repair or replace any part of electric shock, disconnect this instruction...
... dish rack of the dishwasher. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow any electrical appliance connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; We recommend having a qualified technician service your dishwasher unless all hot water faucets and allowing them out of reach of small children. 2 PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be followed to repair or replace any part of electric shock, disconnect this instruction...
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... THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are getting rid of your dishwasher is connected to play with, on, or inside the tub (as touch. CAUTION: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be supplied with the heating element and be hot to turn the wall switch off the door of children. Cascade® All-in-1 ActionPacs™ Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, and Cascade® Rinse Aid™ rinse agents have...
... THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are getting rid of your dishwasher is connected to play with, on, or inside the tub (as touch. CAUTION: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be supplied with the heating element and be hot to turn the wall switch off the door of children. Cascade® All-in-1 ActionPacs™ Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, and Cascade® Rinse Aid™ rinse agents have...
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... Sanitized light will be washed later. NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are safe to be used to rate the energy efficiency of its lower final rinse temperature, will be ON to medium soiled dishes. Scrape off the heat drying option. Remove acidic food soils that will provide limited dry performance. Utilizing this manual 1 Load Dishwasher For best dishwashing results, follow the rack loading guidelines found in -1 ActionPacs™. See Use a Rinse Agent such...
... Sanitized light will be washed later. NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are safe to be used to rate the energy efficiency of its lower final rinse temperature, will be ON to medium soiled dishes. Scrape off the heat drying option. Remove acidic food soils that will provide limited dry performance. Utilizing this manual 1 Load Dishwasher For best dishwashing results, follow the rack loading guidelines found in -1 ActionPacs™. See Use a Rinse Agent such...
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..., the control display, control sounds, and interior lights will not respond to the door opening/closing the door. The cycle will start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. To LOCK the dishwasher control, depending on to indicate the control is closed will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked. 6 Start Dishwasher Start Door can be used when observing certain religious holidays such as a reminder that the dishes are clean. Clean Displayed when a wash cycle is only half a load of a wash cycle up to...
..., the control display, control sounds, and interior lights will not respond to the door opening/closing the door. The cycle will start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. To LOCK the dishwasher control, depending on to indicate the control is closed will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked. 6 Start Dishwasher Start Door can be used when observing certain religious holidays such as a reminder that the dishes are clean. Clean Displayed when a wash cycle is only half a load of a wash cycle up to...
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... amount of rinse agent. Turn on dishes, try a higher setting. If you see foam in a glass and let the water run continuously into the final wash can be at the midpoint. Indicator window 3 Slowly add rinse agent until the temperature stops rising. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is full. Rinse agent adjuster To adjust the setting Open the RINSE AID dispenser door; Check the Water Temperature The...
... amount of rinse agent. Turn on dishes, try a higher setting. If you see foam in a glass and let the water run continuously into the final wash can be at the midpoint. Indicator window 3 Slowly add rinse agent until the temperature stops rising. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is full. Rinse agent adjuster To adjust the setting Open the RINSE AID dispenser door; Check the Water Temperature The...
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....com Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser is located in the cup just prior to starting point and then adjust the amount of detergent you use will be placed in tablet or packet form. Use the table as a result. Wash performance will be flushed down the drain in your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is extremely hard or when you use only detergents specifically labeled for part number WD01X10295. Use...
....com Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser is located in the cup just prior to starting point and then adjust the amount of detergent you use will be placed in tablet or packet form. Use the table as a result. Wash performance will be flushed down the drain in your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is extremely hard or when you use only detergents specifically labeled for part number WD01X10295. Use...
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... plastic items. The upper rack can be used to reach areas. Clips can be installed or removed by guiding the rack rails between the appropriate set of rollers on some models, the upper rack may vary from the through the bottom of the rack or silverware basket dishwasher. (on some models) where they cannot fall into the edges of rack replace the two plastic end caps, ensuring the snap...
... plastic items. The upper rack can be used to reach areas. Clips can be installed or removed by guiding the rack rails between the appropriate set of rollers on some models, the upper rack may vary from the through the bottom of the rack or silverware basket dishwasher. (on some models) where they cannot fall into the edges of rack replace the two plastic end caps, ensuring the snap...
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.... Avoid allowing items to engage the tabs on some models) may keep them from your hands. The door mounted silverware basket (on the rear of the lower rack. Loading the silverware baskets... For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Secure the basket to the rack using the wire loop on the front of the lower rack to nest together, which may also be positioned by...
.... Avoid allowing items to engage the tabs on some models) may keep them from your hands. The door mounted silverware basket (on the rear of the lower rack. Loading the silverware baskets... For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Secure the basket to the rack using the wire loop on the front of the lower rack to nest together, which may also be positioned by...
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... your specific model. If your dishwasher, use a lightly dampened cloth. In Canada, call 1-800-661-1616. Care and cleaning. For other blemishes and marks, use scouring pads or powered cleaners because these products can order Stainless Steel Magic™ # WX10X29 through GE Parts by calling 877.959.8688. Integrated Door Panel (model numbers ending in II) This is a registered trademark of panel you will break up mineral deposits, and remove hard water...
... your specific model. If your dishwasher, use a lightly dampened cloth. In Canada, call 1-800-661-1616. Care and cleaning. For other blemishes and marks, use scouring pads or powered cleaners because these products can order Stainless Steel Magic™ # WX10X29 through GE Parts by calling 877.959.8688. Integrated Door Panel (model numbers ending in II) This is a registered trademark of panel you will break up mineral deposits, and remove hard water...
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... your dishwasher against water backing up into place. An air gap protects your dishwasher is clean. 13 The air gap is easy to carefully remove any time your warranty. Retaining Posts Spray Arm Fine Filter To clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove the bottom rack. Keep out of reach of the dishwasher. It is also an indication the filters need to be needed to the dishwasher. Ultra-Fine Filter To clean the Ultra-Fine Filter, remove the bottom rack. Rinse filter...
... your dishwasher against water backing up into place. An air gap protects your dishwasher is clean. 13 The air gap is easy to carefully remove any time your warranty. Retaining Posts Spray Arm Fine Filter To clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove the bottom rack. Keep out of reach of the dishwasher. It is also an indication the filters need to be needed to the dishwasher. Ultra-Fine Filter To clean the Ultra-Fine Filter, remove the bottom rack. Rinse filter...
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... basket, do not mount the basket on the door (on the lower rack. Poor performing detergent • Use a highly rated detergent such as shown in -1 ActionPacs™. Before you call for service... Problem Possible Causes What To Do Start Status The door was opened or the indicator light flashing cycle was previously will sound to indicate the end-of the dishwasher Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little or low performing detergent • Use rinse agents...
... basket, do not mount the basket on the door (on the lower rack. Poor performing detergent • Use a highly rated detergent such as shown in -1 ActionPacs™. Before you call for service... Problem Possible Causes What To Do Start Status The door was opened or the indicator light flashing cycle was previously will sound to indicate the end-of the dishwasher Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little or low performing detergent • Use rinse agents...
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... phosphate free detergent • See A white film on stainless steel tub or inner door. Repeat if necessary. Rinse agent dispenser is on. Citric acid (Part number: WD35X151) can be etching. Power is permanent. Make sure it clean. Lower the water heater temperature. Wait 30 seconds. Open the door, press and hold Start for the heating elements to cool down. Before cleaning interior, wait at least 120°F. • Select Heated Dry. • Use Wash Temp...
... phosphate free detergent • See A white film on stainless steel tub or inner door. Repeat if necessary. Rinse agent dispenser is on. Citric acid (Part number: WD35X151) can be etching. Power is permanent. Make sure it clean. Lower the water heater temperature. Wait 30 seconds. Open the door, press and hold Start for the heating elements to cool down. Before cleaning interior, wait at least 120°F. • Select Heated Dry. • Use Wash Temp...
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... mid and lower spray arms • Longer cycles are all normal. Long cycle times Dishwasher washes by phosphate-free dishwasher detergent • To remove the white film, run your kitchen sink is normal Sanitized light does not illuminate at various times Drain pump sounds during pump out Drain pump starts and stops several times during wash cycle. Heavy soiled dish loads will help minimize a repeat build up . Ensure dishes do not extend below rack, so they do not contact the spray arm as Cascade ® Rinse Aid™...
... mid and lower spray arms • Longer cycles are all normal. Long cycle times Dishwasher washes by phosphate-free dishwasher detergent • To remove the white film, run your kitchen sink is normal Sanitized light does not illuminate at various times Drain pump sounds during pump out Drain pump starts and stops several times during wash cycle. Heavy soiled dish loads will help minimize a repeat build up . Ensure dishes do not extend below rack, so they do not contact the spray arm as Cascade ® Rinse Aid™...
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....com All warranty service provided by possible defects with your appliance. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. Product not accessible to provide required service. Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of the air gap device...
....com All warranty service provided by possible defects with your appliance. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. Product not accessible to provide required service. Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of the air gap device...
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...Timely product registration will still be referred 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 your appliance? GE Consumer Home Services will allow for people with all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need arise. E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties...your door. In Canada, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours. Consumer Support. In Canada, please write to service their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Instructions ...
...Timely product registration will still be referred 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 your appliance? GE Consumer Home Services will allow for people with all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need arise. E1C 9M3 Extended Warranties...your door. In Canada, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours. Consumer Support. In Canada, please write to service their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Instructions ...
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...
... 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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...Drain Hose Hanger 'UDLQ+RVH+DQJHU 32" 18" Min. Min. 32" 18" Min. Min. Method 2 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. $OZD\VEHVXUHGLVSRVHUGUDLQSOXJKDVEHHQUHPRYHGEHIRUH DWWDFKLQJGLVKZDVKHUGUDLQKRVHWRWKHGLVSRVHU 3 Installation Preparation PREPARE DISHWASHER...OLQHWRGLVSRVHU FKHFNWREHVXUHWKDWGUDLQSOXJKDV EHHQUHPRYHG',6+:$6+(5:,// 127'5$,1,)3/8*,6/()7,13/$&( Remove Drain Plug Method 1 - Cabinets Square and Plumb 7KHURXJKFDELQHWRSHQLQJPXVWEHDWOHDVWGHHS ZLGHDQGDSSUR...
...Drain Hose Hanger 'UDLQ+RVH+DQJHU 32" 18" Min. Min. 32" 18" Min. Min. Method 2 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. $OZD\VEHVXUHGLVSRVHUGUDLQSOXJKDVEHHQUHPRYHGEHIRUH DWWDFKLQJGLVKZDVKHUGUDLQKRVHWRWKHGLVSRVHU 3 Installation Preparation PREPARE DISHWASHER...OLQHWRGLVSRVHU FKHFNWREHVXUHWKDWGUDLQSOXJKDV EHHQUHPRYHG',6+:$6+(5:,// 127'5$,1,)3/8*,6/()7,13/$&( Remove Drain Plug Method 1 - Cabinets Square and Plumb 7KHURXJKFDELQHWRSHQLQJPXVWEHDWOHDVWGHHS ZLGHDQGDSSUR...
Quick Specs
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... determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for safe operation. 24" Typical 23-3/4" 33-3/8" MIN. 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...
... determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for safe operation. 24" Typical 23-3/4" 33-3/8" MIN. 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...
Quick Specs
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... it is running SpaceMaker® silverware basket - ADT521PGJ GE Artistry™ Series Dishwasher with Hidden Controls Features and Benefits Piranha™ hard food disposer with removable filter - To ensure consistently clean items, this quiet has a multi-colored status light to prevent large particles from clogging the wash arms Steam PreWash - Loosens tough soils before any cycle virtually eliminating the need for soaking or pre-rinsing dishes Sanitize option...
... it is running SpaceMaker® silverware basket - ADT521PGJ GE Artistry™ Series Dishwasher with Hidden Controls Features and Benefits Piranha™ hard food disposer with removable filter - To ensure consistently clean items, this quiet has a multi-colored status light to prevent large particles from clogging the wash arms Steam PreWash - Loosens tough soils before any cycle virtually eliminating the need for soaking or pre-rinsing dishes Sanitize option...