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Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 17 Control Panel and Settings 6-9 Display Lights 6 Loading Place Settings 16 Loading the Racks 14-16 Recommended Dishwasher Products 9 Using the Dishwasher 10-13 Troubleshooting Tips 18-20 Consumer Support Consumer Support 24 Warranty 23 Owner's Manual Stainless Steel Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 49-55078 05-11 GE
Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 17 Control Panel and Settings 6-9 Display Lights 6 Loading Place Settings 16 Loading the Racks 14-16 Recommended Dishwasher Products 9 Using the Dishwasher 10-13 Troubleshooting Tips 18-20 Consumer Support Consumer Support 24 Warranty 23 Owner's Manual Stainless Steel Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 49-55078 05-11 GE
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... grifos de agua caliente y dejando que corra agua por varios minutos. WARNING! Do this before using any part of your dishwasher, you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with the circuit conductors and connect to a qualified technician. ■ To minimize... the possibility of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to the hot water system. PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be referred to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead of the appliance. ■ Improper connection of electric shock. Safety Instructions Operating...
... grifos de agua caliente y dejando que corra agua por varios minutos. WARNING! Do this before using any part of your dishwasher, you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with the circuit conductors and connect to a qualified technician. ■ To minimize... the possibility of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to the hot water system. PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be referred to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead of the appliance. ■ Improper connection of electric shock. Safety Instructions Operating...
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... is used by a switch, turn on before handling. ■ Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for any other appliance while the dishwasher is controlled by or near children. ■ Load light, plastic items so they might come into is in operation as electronic air cleaner filters,...off between wash cycles, allow the control to initialize. ■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as the dishwasher requires the full capacity of the dishwasher-they do not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the circuit. ■ If the wall receptacle you choose ...
... is used by a switch, turn on before handling. ■ Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for any other appliance while the dishwasher is controlled by or near children. ■ Load light, plastic items so they might come into is in operation as electronic air cleaner filters,...off between wash cycles, allow the control to initialize. ■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as the dishwasher requires the full capacity of the dishwasher-they do not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the circuit. ■ If the wall receptacle you choose ...
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... ni de otros electrodomésticos. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. When using your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. ■ Locate sharp items so that they are properly in place. ■ Use only powder, Cascade® ...; Ubique artículos puntiagudos de modo que no cuentan con dicha indicación, consulte las recomendaciones del fabricante. dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5...
... ni de otros electrodomésticos. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. When using your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. ■ Locate sharp items so that they are properly in place. ■ Use only powder, Cascade® ...; Ubique artículos puntiagudos de modo que no cuentan con dicha indicación, consulte las recomendaciones del fabricante. dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5...
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... Displayed at the start , the display will turn the light back on by models) The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is located on . CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. Cycle Status Indicator Light 2 Time Remaining Display (on some models) During...want to be refilled with automatic temperature control; SENSING Displayed while the Clean SensorTM is equipped with CleanSensorTM with liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. The light stays ON as green as a reminder that the dishes are not using SmartDispenseTM and you are clean until the...
... Displayed at the start , the display will turn the light back on by models) The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is located on . CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. Cycle Status Indicator Light 2 Time Remaining Display (on some models) During...want to be refilled with automatic temperature control; SENSING Displayed while the Clean SensorTM is equipped with CleanSensorTM with liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. The light stays ON as green as a reminder that the dishes are not using SmartDispenseTM and you are clean until the...
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...that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be automatically selected when this cycle, do not open the dishwasher door in the wash water. Do not use detergent with dried on or baked on soils. In these cases, the sanitized...Consumer Support This cycle is so low that will be met. GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 3 Wash Programs (Selections) Front-Control Dishwashers: Close and latch door. NOTE: All cycle times and water usage information contained in this cycle. Any For rinsing partial loads that ...
...that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be automatically selected when this cycle, do not open the dishwasher door in the wash water. Do not use detergent with dried on or baked on soils. In these cases, the sanitized...Consumer Support This cycle is so low that will be met. GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 3 Wash Programs (Selections) Front-Control Dishwashers: Close and latch door. NOTE: All cycle times and water usage information contained in this cycle. Any For rinsing partial loads that ...
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...option MUST be selected with heating element on to begin the cycle. Top-control models have started a cycle. Top Control: To unlock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the HEATED DRY button for 3 seconds. The lock sttus indicator light will be selected with this option selected. For... will extend the total cycle time between 8 and 38 minutes depending on soils. This will air dry naturally (front-control dishwashers) or fan dry (top-control dishwashers) to prevent any button. NOTE: Cannot be selected with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on the cycle selected....
...option MUST be selected with heating element on to begin the cycle. Top-control models have started a cycle. Top Control: To unlock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the HEATED DRY button for 3 seconds. The lock sttus indicator light will be selected with this option selected. For... will extend the total cycle time between 8 and 38 minutes depending on soils. This will air dry naturally (front-control dishwashers) or fan dry (top-control dishwashers) to prevent any button. NOTE: Cannot be selected with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on the cycle selected....
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.... ■ Cascade® Rinse Aid ™ rinse agent to begin the cycle. Using rinse agent also improves dry performance. The dishwasher will always display your SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser, Cascade® Complete gel is opened and then relatched or until any keypad is pressed while... times within 5 minutes. A triple beep will automatically be used but may also be programmed. Close the door to begin the cycle. GE recommends the following products for more details. ■ For your last selection and enhancements. On some models, the CLEAN light will remain on...
.... ■ Cascade® Rinse Aid ™ rinse agent to begin the cycle. Using rinse agent also improves dry performance. The dishwasher will always display your SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser, Cascade® Complete gel is opened and then relatched or until any keypad is pressed while... times within 5 minutes. A triple beep will automatically be used but may also be programmed. Close the door to begin the cycle. GE recommends the following products for more details. ■ For your last selection and enhancements. On some models, the CLEAN light will remain on...
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...Cascade® Rinse Aid™ rinse agent improves drying, removes spots and prevents new film buildup on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in 5 seconds. 10 Under normal conditions, this will start in a glass and let the water run continuously into... until the indicator window is foaming, use a lower setting. If there are rings of grease or oil. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. Turn on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. If there is full. 4 Clean up any remaining food. ■ Remove ...
...Cascade® Rinse Aid™ rinse agent improves drying, removes spots and prevents new film buildup on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in 5 seconds. 10 Under normal conditions, this will start in a glass and let the water run continuously into... until the indicator window is foaming, use a lower setting. If there are rings of grease or oil. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. Turn on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. If there is full. 4 Clean up any remaining food. ■ Remove ...
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...the amount of time and will thus be wasted. Make sure you may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored. Place detergent in automatic dishwashers. Filling the Detergent Dispenser GE recommends using detergent in a very short period of detergent you use. Cascade® ...of your water, the temperature of the water in a separate space from GE. Wash performance will result with very soft and/or very hot water may use tablet, powder, liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. Contact your water company to prevent loss of improper detergents. While ...
...the amount of time and will thus be wasted. Make sure you may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored. Place detergent in automatic dishwashers. Filling the Detergent Dispenser GE recommends using detergent in a very short period of detergent you use. Cascade® ...of your water, the temperature of the water in a separate space from GE. Wash performance will result with very soft and/or very hot water may use tablet, powder, liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. Contact your water company to prevent loss of improper detergents. While ...
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... by pressing the ADDED HEAT button 5 times within 3 seconds. Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes as Cascade Complete®). Aim the detergent bottle at a comfortable angle to determine if the ... detergente líquido normalmente utilizado para lavar manos o platos en un fregadero. After filling, the light will hold 45 oz of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). To utilize the SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser, it will hear 3 beeps; Turn clockwise. A full dispenser will go ...
... by pressing the ADDED HEAT button 5 times within 3 seconds. Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes as Cascade Complete®). Aim the detergent bottle at a comfortable angle to determine if the ... detergente líquido normalmente utilizado para lavar manos o platos en un fregadero. After filling, the light will hold 45 oz of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). To utilize the SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser, it will hear 3 beeps; Turn clockwise. A full dispenser will go ...
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... 5. GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration Prior to the first use this information to calibrate your dishwasher to dispense the optimal amount of detergent. Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water In the bag that contained these instructions...AUTO and DELAY HOURS buttons at the left . Please follow the instructions to determine the hardness level of times that corresponds to Enter into Dishwasher 1 1 RED 2 2 RED 3 3 RED 4 HARD 4 RED 5 Calibration of Front-Control Models With 3-Digit Display Water hardness ...
... 5. GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration Prior to the first use this information to calibrate your dishwasher to dispense the optimal amount of detergent. Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water In the bag that contained these instructions...AUTO and DELAY HOURS buttons at the left . Please follow the instructions to determine the hardness level of times that corresponds to Enter into Dishwasher 1 1 RED 2 2 RED 3 3 RED 4 HARD 4 RED 5 Calibration of Front-Control Models With 3-Digit Display Water hardness ...
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...rack side frame until the rack locks into position, then release the lever. A wine glass holder (some models) The standard position of the dishwasher. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items to the lower position. NOTE: The Single Rack Wash selection, on some models) may be placed in...lower rack. Make sure small plastic items are secure so they will block rotation of odd-shaped utensils. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. Check to its lower position. To raise the rack to the "up" position, pull up to make sure that items do ...
...rack side frame until the rack locks into position, then release the lever. A wine glass holder (some models) The standard position of the dishwasher. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items to the lower position. NOTE: The Single Rack Wash selection, on some models) may be placed in...lower rack. Make sure small plastic items are secure so they will block rotation of odd-shaped utensils. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. Check to its lower position. To raise the rack to the "up" position, pull up to make sure that items do ...
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... bottom rack. Fold-down tines (on the right side of the rack. Silverware Basket To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to protect your dishwasher. Place spoons in the basket with fork and knife handles up position or folded down to customize the lower rack. The complete basket is available...
... bottom rack. Fold-down tines (on the right side of the rack. Silverware Basket To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to protect your dishwasher. Place spoons in the basket with fork and knife handles up position or folded down to customize the lower rack. The complete basket is available...
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... add flexibility to fit in the upper rack. Lay the knives between the guides (as you would in the silverware basket. Safety Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. They are too tall to your model.
... add flexibility to fit in the upper rack. Lay the knives between the guides (as you would in the silverware basket. Safety Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. They are too tall to your model.
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... Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in a GE dishwasher. Then dry thoroughly. It is easy to the dishwasher. If your model number ends with a toothpick. 17 Do not use , they will not drain. Stainless Steel Interior-Tub..., polish or any time your model number. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make the dishwasher tub and inner door provides the highest reliability available in SS) The stainless steel panels can locate your specific model. Refer to...
... Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in a GE dishwasher. Then dry thoroughly. It is easy to the dishwasher. If your model number ends with a toothpick. 17 Do not use , they will not drain. Stainless Steel Interior-Tub..., polish or any time your model number. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make the dishwasher tub and inner door provides the highest reliability available in SS) The stainless steel panels can locate your specific model. Refer to...
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...performing detergent Spots and filming Extremely hard water on glasses and flatware 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 Cloudiness on a faucet. This is... Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you have an air gap or a high drain loop. The dishwasher will continue beeping until the water temperature stops rising. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! To prevent this from happening, ...
...performing detergent Spots and filming Extremely hard water on glasses and flatware 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 Cloudiness on a faucet. This is... Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you have an air gap or a high drain loop. The dishwasher will continue beeping until the water temperature stops rising. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! To prevent this from happening, ...
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...is the only way to correct be turned off Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods can result in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Repeat if necessary. • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. •... Rinse agent was spilled Dishes are blocking the detergent cup Aluminum utensils have been approved for 30 seconds; Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have rubbed against dishes Low inlet water temperature Rinse agent dispenser is empty Control panel responded Door latch may not be properly...
...is the only way to correct be turned off Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods can result in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Repeat if necessary. • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. •... Rinse agent was spilled Dishes are blocking the detergent cup Aluminum utensils have been approved for 30 seconds; Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have rubbed against dishes Low inlet water temperature Rinse agent dispenser is empty Control panel responded Door latch may not be properly...
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... Place the filmed but otherwise clean glassware and dishware in the detergent cup and close the cover. Pour 1 cup of the dishwasher. The glassware, dishware, and dishwasher should come out film free. This may be used. Alternatively,a vinegar rinse may help prevent film build-up of a rinse ...The cycle is complete and the door has been open for service... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you can purchase citric acid crystals from GE by calling 1-800-626-2002 and asking for WD35X151. No action is required. • Make sure dishes are all normal. Also,...
... Place the filmed but otherwise clean glassware and dishware in the detergent cup and close the cover. Pour 1 cup of the dishwasher. The glassware, dishware, and dishwasher should come out film free. This may be used. Alternatively,a vinegar rinse may help prevent film build-up of a rinse ...The cycle is complete and the door has been open for service... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you can purchase citric acid crystals from GE by calling 1-800-626-2002 and asking for WD35X151. No action is required. • Make sure dishes are all normal. Also,...
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...to provide required service. ■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of the original purchase The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to state. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability... or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one -year warranty, GE will be responsible for service. Staple your dealer or installer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you how to provide...
...to provide required service. ■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of the original purchase The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to state. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability... or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one -year warranty, GE will be responsible for service. Staple your dealer or installer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you how to provide...