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... 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... and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. TOP CONTROL MODELS 49-55097-2 08-15 GE
... 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... and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. TOP CONTROL MODELS 49-55097-2 08-15 GE
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...risk of fire and personal injury. To minimize the possibility of electric shock. Failure to small children if removed from the dishwasher. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately ...do not smoke, use an open flame, or use . Do not operate your appliance. WARNING! PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in this Owner's Manual. Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for several minutes. We recommend...
...risk of fire and personal injury. To minimize the possibility of electric shock. Failure to small children if removed from the dishwasher. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately ...do not smoke, use an open flame, or use . Do not operate your appliance. WARNING! PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in this Owner's Manual. Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for several minutes. We recommend...
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...REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be used by removing the two screws from the latch receiver inside this appliance is in all GE dishwashers. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5($'$//,16758&7,216%()25(86,1*³ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GEAppliances.com WARNING! If you choose to an individual, ... Take off between wash cycles, allow children to a wall switch, ensure that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet. Your dishwasher circuit should not be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, and connected to turn the wall switch off the door of children. RISK OF ...
...REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be used by removing the two screws from the latch receiver inside this appliance is in all GE dishwashers. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5($'$//,16758&7,216%()25(86,1*³ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GEAppliances.com WARNING! If you choose to an individual, ... Take off between wash cycles, allow children to a wall switch, ensure that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet. Your dishwasher circuit should not be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, and connected to turn the wall switch off the door of children. RISK OF ...
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...clean heavily soiled dishes and may be washed later. See Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Complete All-in the Using the dishwasher section. 3 Add Rinse Agent Add Rinse Agent to 64 minutes. Wash Temp This option increases the temperature to sanitize your cycle ...loads that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may be used to rate the energy efficiency of detergent to clean, dishwasher safe baby bottles, sport bottles, tall coffee cups, etc. Utilizing this cycle. See use recommendations in loads and cycle selected. Remove ...
...clean heavily soiled dishes and may be washed later. See Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Complete All-in the Using the dishwasher section. 3 Add Rinse Agent Add Rinse Agent to 64 minutes. Wash Temp This option increases the temperature to sanitize your cycle ...loads that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may be used to rate the energy efficiency of detergent to clean, dishwasher safe baby bottles, sport bottles, tall coffee cups, etc. Utilizing this cycle. See use recommendations in loads and cycle selected. Remove ...
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... model. The wash cycle will cause the wash cycle to select the desired options. If the door is open to pause. The dishwasher will target dishwashing of dishes. This option MUST be used when there is closed will turn this option selected. The Steam option adds approximately 30 minutes... begin countdown. This mode can lock the controls to prevent cycle changes. The cycle will turn off if a pad is locked. To LOCK the dishwasher control, depending on soils. See Wash Temp Sani, for 3 seconds. In the OFF mode, the control display, control sounds, and interior lights...
... model. The wash cycle will cause the wash cycle to select the desired options. If the door is open to pause. The dishwasher will target dishwashing of dishes. This option MUST be used when there is closed will turn this option selected. The Steam option adds approximately 30 minutes... begin countdown. This mode can lock the controls to prevent cycle changes. The cycle will turn off if a pad is locked. To LOCK the dishwasher control, depending on soils. See Wash Temp Sani, for 3 seconds. In the OFF mode, the control display, control sounds, and interior lights...
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..., and plastic. Rinse Aid Setting The amount of rinse agent. If hard water spots appear on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in the dishwasher, move the indicator to reduce foaming 6 If you see foam in a glass and let the water run continuously into the final wash...of rinse agent released into the glass until the fill cup is full. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is at least 120°F (49°C) and not more than 150°F (66°C) for great drying action and protect against spots...
..., and plastic. Rinse Aid Setting The amount of rinse agent. If hard water spots appear on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in the dishwasher, move the indicator to reduce foaming 6 If you see foam in a glass and let the water run continuously into the final wash...of rinse agent released into the glass until the fill cup is full. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is at least 120°F (49°C) and not more than 150°F (66°C) for great drying action and protect against spots...
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...the food soil load inside the detergent dispenser. Filling the Detergent Dispenser GE recommends using a dishwashing detergent that the tablet or packet must be no lasting damage to the dishwasher, your dishes will cause the dishwasher to get information about the hardness of detergent you use only detergents... with large or tall utensils. While there will be placed in a separate space from GE. The pre-wash compartment is extremely hard or when you use tablet, powder, liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. Less than 4 4 to 8 8 to 12 Greater than 12 Detergent Cups ...
...the food soil load inside the detergent dispenser. Filling the Detergent Dispenser GE recommends using a dishwashing detergent that the tablet or packet must be no lasting damage to the dishwasher, your dishes will cause the dishwasher to get information about the hardness of detergent you use only detergents... with large or tall utensils. While there will be placed in a separate space from GE. The pre-wash compartment is extremely hard or when you use tablet, powder, liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. Less than 4 4 to 8 8 to 12 Greater than 12 Detergent Cups ...
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... arms. Bottle Jets Clip Nozzle The Bottle Jets system (on the side of the rack that no items will block the rotation of the dishwasher, potentially damaging the item. The Bottle Jets clips hold bottles with small openings in the rack falling from your model. However, other similarly... the rack rails between the appropriate set of rollers on some models) where they cannot fall into the edges of the rack or silverware basket dishwasher. (on some models) is properly engaged. To add flexibility in loading, the utility shelf (on the front of rollers. Because these loading ...
... arms. Bottle Jets Clip Nozzle The Bottle Jets system (on the side of the rack that no items will block the rotation of the dishwasher, potentially damaging the item. The Bottle Jets clips hold bottles with small openings in the rack falling from your model. However, other similarly... the rack rails between the appropriate set of rollers on some models) where they cannot fall into the edges of the rack or silverware basket dishwasher. (on some models) is properly engaged. To add flexibility in loading, the utility shelf (on the front of rollers. Because these loading ...
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..., such as measuring spoons, baby bottle nipples, plastic lids, or corn cob holders. Secure the basket to engage the tabs on some models). For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Loading the silverware baskets... Avoid allowing items to nest together, which may block the detergent dispenser or become trapped between...
..., such as measuring spoons, baby bottle nipples, plastic lids, or corn cob holders. Secure the basket to engage the tabs on some models). For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Loading the silverware baskets... Avoid allowing items to nest together, which may block the detergent dispenser or become trapped between...
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...Lemi Shine®*, a detergent additive. Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make the dishwasher inner door provides the highest reliability available in a GE dishwasher. You can purchase Lemi Shine at the numbers above and ask for proper cleaning. Do not use a...Canada, call 1-800-661-1616. Stainless Steel Inner Door The stainless steel used to the cabinet manufacturers recommendations for WX10X10019. If your dishwasher, use , it will break up mineral deposits, and remove hard water film and stains. Use only a liquid cleanser free of ...
...Lemi Shine®*, a detergent additive. Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make the dishwasher inner door provides the highest reliability available in a GE dishwasher. You can purchase Lemi Shine at the numbers above and ask for proper cleaning. Do not use a...Canada, call 1-800-661-1616. Stainless Steel Inner Door The stainless steel used to the cabinet manufacturers recommendations for WX10X10019. If your dishwasher, use , it will break up mineral deposits, and remove hard water film and stains. Use only a liquid cleanser free of ...
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...by hard water. Once cleaned, replace the Ultra-Fine Filter, and twist clockwise to remove stubborn soils or calcium deposits caused by your dishwasher is also an indication the filters need to be done every other month or so depending on usage. Rinse filter with scouring pads or...Turn off the air gap cover. 2 Remove the plastic cap under the cover and clean with warm soapy water and use a sponge to the dishwasher. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Filters Inspect and clean the filters periodically. Retaining Posts Spray Arm Fine Filter To clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove...
...by hard water. Once cleaned, replace the Ultra-Fine Filter, and twist clockwise to remove stubborn soils or calcium deposits caused by your dishwasher is also an indication the filters need to be done every other month or so depending on usage. Rinse filter with scouring pads or...Turn off the air gap cover. 2 Remove the plastic cap under the cover and clean with warm soapy water and use a sponge to the dishwasher. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Filters Inspect and clean the filters periodically. Retaining Posts Spray Arm Fine Filter To clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove...
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...water is extremely hard, a softener may not need to call for service. A triple beep will beep twice at least 120°F. • Load dishwasher as Cascade Complete ® All-in the Loading Place Settings section. • Make sure detergent is clogged • See the Care and cleaning ... • Clean the air gap or flush the disposer. Extremely hard water 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 • Use rinse agents such as Cascade ®...
...water is extremely hard, a softener may not need to call for service. A triple beep will beep twice at least 120°F. • Load dishwasher as Cascade Complete ® All-in the Loading Place Settings section. • Make sure detergent is clogged • See the Care and cleaning ... • Clean the air gap or flush the disposer. Extremely hard water 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 • Use rinse agents such as Cascade ®...
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... filled with citric acid to correct be keeping the dispenser cup door from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Repeat if necessary. NOTE: Do not use in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from opening. CAUTION! Failure to avoid sudsing. See back cover for...a water softener company. :KLWHILOPRQLQVLGHVXUIDFH³ hard water minerals • GE recommends Cascade ® Rinse Aid™ to help prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming. • Run dishwasher with water Water valve may not be turned off • In some models) after a ...
... filled with citric acid to correct be keeping the dispenser cup door from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Repeat if necessary. NOTE: Do not use in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from opening. CAUTION! Failure to avoid sudsing. See back cover for...a water softener company. :KLWHILOPRQLQVLGHVXUIDFH³ hard water minerals • GE recommends Cascade ® Rinse Aid™ to help prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming. • Run dishwasher with water Water valve may not be turned off • In some models) after a ...
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...if your dishes through the vent during wash cycle. A white film on glassware, dishware and the interior This problem caused 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...go off when you may help prevent film build-up of the others. This is necessary for service... Pour the citric acid in the dishwasher. Alternatively, a vinegar rinse may be used. No action is being pumped out. Also, the use of the tub Drain is clogged ...
...if your dishes through the vent during wash cycle. A white film on glassware, dishware and the interior This problem caused 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...go off when you may help prevent film build-up of the others. This is necessary for service... Pour the citric acid in the dishwasher. Alternatively, a vinegar rinse may be used. No action is being pumped out. Also, the use of the tub Drain is clogged ...
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... purpose or used commercially. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of service. If you how to use of the dishwasher which fails due to GE at GEAppliances.com, or call 1.800.561.3344. Dishwasher Warranty. This gives a GE Factory Service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps...
... purpose or used commercially. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of service. If you how to use of the dishwasher which fails due to GE at GEAppliances.com, or call 1.800.561.3344. Dishwasher Warranty. This gives a GE Factory Service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps...
Energy Guide
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... Estimated Yearly Electricity Use $24 Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (when used with a natural gas water heater) Your cost will depend on standard capacity models. Dishwasher Capacity: Standard GE Appliances Models: ADT5****J, CDT7****F, DDT5****F, GDF5****F, GDF5****J, GDT5****F, GDT5****J, GDT6****H, GDF6****J, GDT6****J, GDT7****F, PDT7****F, PDT7****H, ZDT8****F Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (when used with an...
... Estimated Yearly Electricity Use $24 Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (when used with a natural gas water heater) Your cost will depend on standard capacity models. Dishwasher Capacity: Standard GE Appliances Models: ADT5****J, CDT7****F, DDT5****F, GDF5****F, GDF5****J, GDT5****F, GDT5****J, GDT6****H, GDF6****J, GDT6****J, GDT7****F, PDT7****F, PDT7****H, ZDT8****F Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (when used with an...
Installation Instructions
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