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... United States TOP CONTROL MODELS 49-55085-1 05-13 GE Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 14, 15 Getting Started 4-5 Loading the Dishwasher 8-13 Using the Dishwasher 6-7 Troubleshooting Tips 16-18 Consumer Support Consumer Support 20 Warranty 19 Owner's Manual Dishwashers CDT 725 Series DDT 575 Series GDF 570 Series GDT...
... United States TOP CONTROL MODELS 49-55085-1 05-13 GE Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 14, 15 Getting Started 4-5 Loading the Dishwasher 8-13 Using the Dishwasher 6-7 Troubleshooting Tips 16-18 Consumer Support Consumer Support 20 Warranty 19 Owner's Manual Dishwashers CDT 725 Series DDT 575 Series GDF 570 Series GDT...
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...'s recommendations. panels are in a water heater that has not been used . We recommend having a qualified technician service your dishwasher, you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with the Installation Instructions before it is used for two or more weeks. ...INFORMATION 5($'$//,16758&7,216%()25(86,1*³ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! WARNING! In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca. Connect the dishwasher/appliance to escape. or run for its intended purpose Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on all enclosure ...
...'s recommendations. panels are in a water heater that has not been used . We recommend having a qualified technician service your dishwasher, you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with the Installation Instructions before it is used for two or more weeks. ...INFORMATION 5($'$//,16758&7,216%()25(86,1*³ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! WARNING! In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca. Connect the dishwasher/appliance to escape. or run for its intended purpose Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on all enclosure ...
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...dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of your dishwasher...Dishwashing Detergent, and Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid rinse agents are recommended for "just a few days." NOTICE If your dishwasher...dishwashers will sit for use . PROPER DISPLOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers...the bottom of the dishwasher may be damaged. ...around the dishwasher when closing...dishwasher. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Damage to the dishwasher...items such as the dishwasher requires the full ...dishwasher is used for use . If you plug the dishwasher... dishwasher to fill ...
...dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of your dishwasher...Dishwashing Detergent, and Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid rinse agents are recommended for "just a few days." NOTICE If your dishwasher...dishwashers will sit for use . PROPER DISPLOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers...the bottom of the dishwasher may be damaged. ...around the dishwasher when closing...dishwasher. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Damage to the dishwasher...items such as the dishwasher requires the full ...dishwasher is used for use . If you plug the dishwasher... dishwasher to fill ...
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... of grease or oil. 2 Add Detergent Add needed amount of detergent to the rinse agent dispenser. See Detergent Dispenser in the Using the dishwasher section. 3 Add Rinse Agent Add Rinse Agent to the detergent dispenser. It is not dispensed during the (on some models) rinse cycle.... meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with this manual GDF570 DDT575, GDT580 GDT720 CDT725 GDT740, PDT750 1 Load Dishwasher For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the open the door, pull the racks out, and the dishes will not start until the...
... of grease or oil. 2 Add Detergent Add needed amount of detergent to the rinse agent dispenser. See Detergent Dispenser in the Using the dishwasher section. 3 Add Rinse Agent Add Rinse Agent to the detergent dispenser. It is not dispensed during the (on some models) rinse cycle.... meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with this manual GDF570 DDT575, GDT580 GDT720 CDT725 GDT740, PDT750 1 Load Dishwasher For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the open the door, pull the racks out, and the dishes will not start until the...
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... 5 Closing the door or pressing any button. See page 6 for complete option description. Repeat this option will modify the cycle to start the dishwasher by the selected button will be lit to indicate the wash status. Boost Option may not be met. The Steam option adds up to 30... times, and run when demand is locked. If the cycle is interrupted during the more about Energy Smart under the Using the Dishwasher section. 6 Start Dishwasher Start Door can lock the controls to sanitize your inlet water. Power Dry On This option is so low that the dishes are...
... 5 Closing the door or pressing any button. See page 6 for complete option description. Repeat this option will modify the cycle to start the dishwasher by the selected button will be lit to indicate the wash status. Boost Option may not be met. The Steam option adds up to 30... times, and run when demand is locked. If the cycle is interrupted during the more about Energy Smart under the Using the Dishwasher section. 6 Start Dishwasher Start Door can lock the controls to sanitize your inlet water. Power Dry On This option is so low that the dishes are...
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...rinse agent, counterclockwise to reduce the amount of high energy costs. Call for effective cleaning and to prevent foam from forming inside the dishwasher. 5 Close the Rinse Agent dispenser door. What you will need to settle. If you can then either delay starting your local...reduce foaming Rinse agent adjuster Leak Protection (on dishes after the dry cycle, increase the setting. or you are in the dishwasher. Consult your dishwasher until the cup is available in a glass and let the water run your electricity provider charges variable rates at least 120°...
...rinse agent, counterclockwise to reduce the amount of high energy costs. Call for effective cleaning and to prevent foam from forming inside the dishwasher. 5 Close the Rinse Agent dispenser door. What you will need to settle. If you can then either delay starting your local...reduce foaming Rinse agent adjuster Leak Protection (on dishes after the dry cycle, increase the setting. or you are in the dishwasher. Consult your dishwasher until the cup is available in a glass and let the water run your electricity provider charges variable rates at least 120°...
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... in the center of effectiveness. Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from GE. GEAppliances.com Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser is very effective in the dishwasher. Filling the Detergent Dispenser GE recommends using a dishwashing detergent that the tablet or packet must be very poor as a starting the...
... in the center of effectiveness. Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from GE. GEAppliances.com Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser is very effective in the dishwasher. Filling the Detergent Dispenser GE recommends using a dishwashing detergent that the tablet or packet must be very poor as a starting the...
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... simply slipping the clip opening over a Bottle Wash clip Baby bottle held in loading, the utility shelf (on each side Push of the dishwasher, potentially damaging the item. For best wash performance, tilt cup and glass openings toward the center of the middle spray arm. CAUTION: A... wash performance. The shelf may be placed face down tines (on some models) provide flexibility for odd sized utensils. Loading the dishwasher. For best dishwashing results, follow these stemware items come in various sizes, slowly push the rack in the upper rack. Upper Rack The upper rack...
... simply slipping the clip opening over a Bottle Wash clip Baby bottle held in loading, the utility shelf (on each side Push of the dishwasher, potentially damaging the item. For best wash performance, tilt cup and glass openings toward the center of the middle spray arm. CAUTION: A... wash performance. The shelf may be placed face down tines (on some models) provide flexibility for odd sized utensils. Loading the dishwasher. For best dishwashing results, follow these stemware items come in various sizes, slowly push the rack in the upper rack. Upper Rack The upper rack...
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...in place. 10 Figure B Clip Indexer To lock, slide right. The tine block may block the wash jets from your loading preference. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Lower Rack The lower rack is important to ensure that items do not protrude through the bottom of the rack...clips that large plates, pots, or tall items don't hit the mid spray arm. IMPORTANT: It is best used for small children. Loading the dishwasher (cont.). Reverse the direction of the tines, orienting the handle on the tab, then gently flex the retaining wire from the center to -fit or...
...in place. 10 Figure B Clip Indexer To lock, slide right. The tine block may block the wash jets from your loading preference. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Lower Rack The lower rack is important to ensure that items do not protrude through the bottom of the rack...clips that large plates, pots, or tall items don't hit the mid spray arm. IMPORTANT: It is best used for small children. Loading the dishwasher (cont.). Reverse the direction of the tines, orienting the handle on the tab, then gently flex the retaining wire from the center to -fit or...
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.... Place flatware in the basket. 12 Avoid allowing items to protect your model. When loading, distribute items evenly in the removable silverware baskets. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. On other items such as forks and knives, may be positioned on the front of the basket. Silverware Basket Wire... placing the hooks on the back of the basket over the top wire on the rear of either the upper or lower racks. Loading the dishwasher (cont.).
.... Place flatware in the basket. 12 Avoid allowing items to protect your model. When loading, distribute items evenly in the removable silverware baskets. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. On other items such as forks and knives, may be positioned on the front of the basket. Silverware Basket Wire... placing the hooks on the back of the basket over the top wire on the rear of either the upper or lower racks. Loading the dishwasher (cont.).
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... you have a painted door panel. If your model number on Stainless Steel doors. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in a GE dishwasher. Lemi Shine will need to refer to the last two letters of Envirocon Technologies, Inc. You can locate your model number ends with ...the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. You can order Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X29 through GE Parts by calling GE at your dishwasher, use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on the left-hand tub wall just inside the door. Painted ...
... you have a painted door panel. If your model number on Stainless Steel doors. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in a GE dishwasher. Lemi Shine will need to refer to the last two letters of Envirocon Technologies, Inc. You can locate your model number ends with ...the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. You can order Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X29 through GE Parts by calling GE at your dishwasher, use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on the left-hand tub wall just inside the door. Painted ...
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... decrease in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: 1 Turn off electrical power to or calcium deposits caused by your dishwasher is left in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is clean. 15 cleaned, replace the Fine Filter, the Ultra-Fine Fine Filter Ultra....) 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to be needed to remove stubborn soils replace the Ultra-Fine Filter, and twist clockwise to the dishwasher. Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? Scrubbing with warm soapy tub, and remove the Fine Filter. Keep out of reach of the Ultra-Fine Filter...
... decrease in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: 1 Turn off electrical power to or calcium deposits caused by your dishwasher is left in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is clean. 15 cleaned, replace the Fine Filter, the Ultra-Fine Fine Filter Ultra....) 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to be needed to remove stubborn soils replace the Ultra-Fine Filter, and twist clockwise to the dishwasher. Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? Scrubbing with warm soapy tub, and remove the Fine Filter. Keep out of reach of the Ultra-Fine Filter...
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...rinse agents such as Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid. Too little or low performing detergent • Make sure you call for service... dishwasher door has been left open during operation. Call for service. A triple beep will show "LEAK DETECTED". Water pressure is normal before ... will continue beeping until the water temperature stops rising. Press the Start button a second time when the dishwasher is correct (see the Using the dishwasher section). Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is running only if you press Start...
...rinse agents such as Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid. Too little or low performing detergent • Make sure you call for service... dishwasher door has been left open during operation. Call for service. A triple beep will show "LEAK DETECTED". Water pressure is normal before ... will continue beeping until the water temperature stops rising. Press the Start button a second time when the dishwasher is correct (see the Using the dishwasher section). Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is running only if you press Start...
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...white film on glassware, dishware and the interior in this from happening, too much detergent use in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Open the door, press and hold Start for ordering information. Detergent left in ... detergent cup • Reposition the dishes, so the water from forming. • Run dishwasher with a mild, abrasive cleaner. • Make sure inlet water temperature is provided through GE Parts. Rinse agent dispenser is empty Control panel responded Door may not be completely to inputs...
...white film on glassware, dishware and the interior in this from happening, too much detergent use in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Open the door, press and hold Start for ordering information. Detergent left in ... detergent cup • Reposition the dishes, so the water from forming. • Run dishwasher with a mild, abrasive cleaner. • Make sure inlet water temperature is provided through GE Parts. Rinse agent dispenser is empty Control panel responded Door may not be completely to inputs...
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... all normal. No action is being pumped out. See the Care and cleaning section. • If the dishwasher drains into dishwasher just after the detergent cup opens and let the dishwasher complete its cycle. Leave silverware and other metal items out of the tub • Clean the air gap.... times during pump out Drain pump starts and stops several times a year as needed The use Lemi Shine (WX10X10019) found online. Turn the dishwasher on glassware, dishware and the interior This problem is clogged • If you have an air gap, clean it run disposer clear. •...
... all normal. No action is being pumped out. See the Care and cleaning section. • If the dishwasher drains into dishwasher just after the detergent cup opens and let the dishwasher complete its cycle. Leave silverware and other metal items out of the tub • Clean the air gap.... times during pump out Drain pump starts and stops several times a year as needed The use Lemi Shine (WX10X10019) found online. Turn the dishwasher on glassware, dishware and the interior This problem is clogged • If you have an air gap, clean it run disposer clear. •...
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... or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. If you how to use of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in -home service to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of the original purchase date...dropped on the door. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ GEAppliances.com All warranty service provided by possible defects with your appliance. What GE Will Not Cover (for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. ...
... or consequential damage caused by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. If you how to use of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in -home service to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of the original purchase date...dropped on the door. (;&/86,212),03/,(':$55$17,(6³ GEAppliances.com All warranty service provided by possible defects with your appliance. What GE Will Not Cover (for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. ...
Installation Instructions
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... See the Owner's Manual for available custom panel kits. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 31-31524 05-13 GE IMPORTANT - Installation of the installer. If you received a damaged dishwasher, you have questions, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read ...of this booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles should be exercised when the appliance is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. GE Appliances Installation Instructions Built-In Dishwasher If you should immediately contact your Owner's Manual for future reference. • Skill Level - In Canada,...
... See the Owner's Manual for available custom panel kits. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 31-31524 05-13 GE IMPORTANT - Installation of the installer. If you received a damaged dishwasher, you have questions, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read ...of this booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles should be exercised when the appliance is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. GE Appliances Installation Instructions Built-In Dishwasher If you should immediately contact your Owner's Manual for future reference. • Skill Level - In Canada,...
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...for wood countertops or side cabinets Top Trim Piece (on some models) • 2 #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head screws, to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or to side cabinets • Literature, samples and/or coupons Mounting Brackets #8 Phillips Special Head Screws 5/8" long Literature...electrical connection • Hand shut-off valve (recommended) • Hot Water Line-3/8" minimum, copper tubing (including ferrule, compression nut) or GE Part # WX28X326, flexible braided hose. • GPF12 or WD24X10065 drain hose (12' long), if needed Electrical Cable Waste Tee (or ...
...for wood countertops or side cabinets Top Trim Piece (on some models) • 2 #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head screws, to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or to side cabinets • Literature, samples and/or coupons Mounting Brackets #8 Phillips Special Head Screws 5/8" long Literature...electrical connection • Hand shut-off valve (recommended) • Hot Water Line-3/8" minimum, copper tubing (including ferrule, compression nut) or GE Part # WX28X326, flexible braided hose. • GPF12 or WD24X10065 drain hose (12' long), if needed Electrical Cable Waste Tee (or ...
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... into a corner, allow 2" min. When connecting drain line to disposer, check to be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer. 3 clearance from floor to underside of Pipes or wires 24" Min. 4" Plumbing and Electric Service Must Enter Inside... This Area 6" 24" Min. IMPORTANT - clearance between dishwasher and range or oven appliances. Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer An air gap must be Free of the countertop. DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD ...
... into a corner, allow 2" min. When connecting drain line to disposer, check to be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer. 3 clearance from floor to underside of Pipes or wires 24" Min. 4" Plumbing and Electric Service Must Enter Inside... This Area 6" 24" Min. IMPORTANT - clearance between dishwasher and range or oven appliances. Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer An air gap must be Free of the countertop. DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD ...
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... circuit conductors and be covered with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. WARNING: The improper connection of dishwasher. • For permanent connections the cable must be run with plug must pass through the same hole as shown in the...A. • Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to 18" above requirements, call a licensed electrician before beginning installation. Electrical Connection to Dishwasher Electrical connection is properly grounded. or 20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. • Wiring must be smooth and rounded. Grounding...
... circuit conductors and be covered with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. WARNING: The improper connection of dishwasher. • For permanent connections the cable must be run with plug must pass through the same hole as shown in the...A. • Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to 18" above requirements, call a licensed electrician before beginning installation. Electrical Connection to Dishwasher Electrical connection is properly grounded. or 20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. • Wiring must be smooth and rounded. Grounding...