GE - General Electric Hotpoint Built-In Dishwasher HDA3500N00CC

User Manual - Transcript

• Page 1 - English - : gecom ADW1000 Series GHDA300 Series GSD1000 Series GSD2000 Series GSD3000 Series GSD4000 Series GSM2000 Series HDA1000 Series HDA2000 Series HDA3000 Series Owners Manual Dishwashers 165D4700P343 49550231 0407 JR Safety Instructions 2 3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 12 Control Panels 6 Control Settings 45 Dial Cycles 7 Flashing Display Lights 8 Loading the Dishwasher Racks 10 Loading Place Settings 11 Optional Accessories 12 Using the Dishwasher 8 9 Troubleshooting Tips 13 14 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 15 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label on the tub wall just inside the door
• Page 2 - English - : Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire explosion electric shock and to prevent property damage personal injury or death WATER HEATER SAFETY PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher you can receive one by visiting our website at gecom Contents washed in Antibacterial mode if available may be hot to the touch Use care before handling Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds If your dishwasher is connected to a wall switch ensure that the switch is on prior to use On dishwashers with electronic controls if you choose to turn the wall switch off between wash cycles allow 510 seconds after turning the switch on before touching STARTRESET to allow the control to initialize NonDishware Items Do not wash items such as electronic air cleaner filters furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher Damage to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the dishwasher may result Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Load light plastic items so they do not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasherthey might come into contact with the heating element and be damaged Connect the dishwasherappliance to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or run an equipmentgrounding conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the equipment grounding terminal or lead of the appliance Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician To minimize the possibility of electric shock disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance NOTE Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance WARNING CAUTION To prevent minor injury and property damage Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two or more weeks HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes Do this before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system This simple procedure will allow any builtup hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is flammable do not smoke use an open flame or use the appliance during this process
• Page 3 - English - : Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerouseven if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch keeper as shown WARNING RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Door latch keeper gecom READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual Use only powder tabs liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children Cascade Cascade Complete and Electrasol Automatic Dishwashing Detergents and JetDry and Cascade Crystal Clear rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cuttype injuries Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturers recommendations Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place Do not tamper with controls Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher when opening or closing the door due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched in the door Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment or the latch keeper Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not allow children to play with on or inside this or any discarded appliance WARNING When using your dishwasher follow basic precautions including the following
• Page 4 - English - : Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips About the dishwasher control panel Cycles An indicator light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which CYCLE has been selected on some models POTS amp PANS For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with driedon or bakedon soils Everyday dishes may be included HEAVY WASH This cycle will not remove burnedon foods on some models NORMAL For loads of everyday dishes glasses and cookware with medium soils NOTE Many dishes have lighter NORMAL WASH soil than normal Choosing a cycle other than NORMAL WASH will save energy and water SHORT WASH For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on such as loads on some models consisting mostly of glasses WATER SAVER For dishes with light soils LIGHT WASH on some models RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later Do not use detergent DRYING For warming clean dishes and serving plates This cycle will take approximately 30 minutes PLATE WARMER HOT PREWASH Preheats wash water to the correct temperature HOT START CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal on some models Control Settings Options An indicator light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected on some models HI TEMP Turns on the heater in all final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware This option may be RINSE turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle on some models HI TEMP Energizes the heater to boost water temperature in prewash and main wash fill cycles Recommended WASH for use with heavily soiled dishes Option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved Open the dishwasher door OFF to speed drying HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 30 minutes ON DO NOT use with RINSE ONLY cycle LOCK When the LOCK pad is touched twice within 3 seconds all pads become inoperative You can lock the controls to electronic models prevent any selections from being made Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle or selected only DELAY START so the cycle or DELAY START is not interrupted Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked touch the LOCK pad twice within 3 seconds The light above the LOCK pad will turn off DELAY HOURS Delays the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours on some models RESET Touch RESET to cancel options timer models STARTRESET Touch STARTRESET one time to start dishwasher cycle Touch STARTRESET a second time to pump out electronic models and then turn off the dishwasher Do not touch STARTRESET more than one time unless you intend to end the cycle
• Page 5 - English - : Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions gecom Cycle Chart Model Cycle Water Usage gal Cycle Time min GSD1100 Hot Start Option 25 10 Heavy Wash 70 120 Normal Wash 57 117 Rinse Only 22 53 Plate Warmer 00 40 HDA1100 Hot PreWash Option 25 10 ADW1100 Normal Wash 57 117 Drying 00 40 GSD1300 Hot Start Option 25 10 GSD2100 Heavy Wash 70 120 GSD2101 Normal Wash 57 117 Light Wash 45 113 Rinse Only 22 53 Plate Warmer 00 40 HDA2100 Hot PreWash Option 25 10 Heavy Wash 70 120 Normal Wash 57 117 Water Saver 45 113 Rinse Only 22 53 Drying 00 40 HDA3500 Hot PreWash Option 25 12 Heavy Wash 70 118 Normal Wash 57 118 Water Saver 45 114 Rinse Only 22 53 Plate Warmer 00 40 GSD2300 Hot Start Option 25 12 GSD2301 Pots amp Pans 70 118 GSM2200 Normal Wash 57 118 Light Wash 45 114 Rinse Only 22 53 Plate Warmer 00 40 GSD2700 Hot Start Option 25 12 Heavy Wash 70 118 Normal Wash 57 118 Rinse Only 22 53 Plate Warmer 00 40 GSD3300 Hot Start Option 25 12 Pots amp Pans 70 118 Normal Wash 57 118 Rinse Only 22 53 Plate Warmer 00 40 GHDA350 Hot Start Option 13 3 Pots amp Pans 82 103 Heavy Wash 70 103 Normal Wash 57 103 Light Wash 34 95 Rinse Only 22 42 Plate Warmer 00 33 GSD4000 Pots amp Pans 88 112 Heavy Wash 75 108 Normal Wash 57 105 ChinaCrystal 63 80 Rinse Only 13 3 Hot Start Option adds water amount and cycle time shown when selected Normal Wash button should be pushed to run this cycle Control Settings NOTE Not all models have every cycle listed
• Page 6 - English - : About the dishwasher control panel Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips You can locate your model number on the left tub wall just inside the door Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Please match the control panel for your unit to a similar control panel below
• Page 7 - English - : Start Models with a Dial Slowly turn the Dial to the START or ON position or the selected cycle Dont turn it past the START ON or cycle position you could accidentally miss a prewash There is a time delay between startup and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away Latch the door to begin the cycle Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Operation of models with cycle dial gecom Rinse Only For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later Do not use detergent Make sure HEATED DRY is not selected Slowly turn the Dial to RINSE ONLY Be sure the door is unlatched Latch the door to start the cycle Be sure the door is unlatched Slowly turn the Dial to SHORT WASH LIGHT WASH or WATER SAVER Latch the door to start the cycle Plate Warmer or Drying Load clean dishware to be warmed Select HEATED DRY ON Be sure the door is unlatched Slowly turn the Dial to PLATE WARMER or DRYING Latch the door to start the cycle Start Delay on some models The START DELAY will allow you to delay the start time of any cycle automatically up to 6 hours Hot Start or Hot Prestart Option Preheats wash water Select the HOT START or HOT PRESTART cycle and any other option on the push button pad Be sure the door is unlatched Slowly turn the Dial to HOT START or HOT PRESTART Latch the door to start the cycle For warming clean dishes and serving plates This cycle will take approximately 39 minutes Short Wash or Light Wash or Water Saver For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with light to medium soils that have not dried on Be sure the door is unlatched Select the wash cycle and option you want Slowly turn the Dial to the desired time The CYCLE ON light will come on Latch the door to start the cycle
• Page 8 - English - : Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operation of electronic models model GSD4000 Only Lights What It Means What To Do This is normal Allow the dishwasher to drain and reset before you start a new The STARTRESET pad wash cycle has been pressed Control Error Press the STARTRESET pad to turn off the beeper If the CLEAN light continues to flash call for service Control Error Press the STARTRESET pad to turn off the beeper and the dishwasher will attempt to reset Restart the wash cycle If this error continues turn off the power to the dishwasher at the circuit breaker for 30 seconds Try the dishwasher again If the error is still present call for service PLUS A BEEPING SOUND RESET STARTSTART CLEANCLEAN PLUS A BEEPING SOUND Using the Dishwasher Door The door must be closed and locked into place to select a LOAD SELECTION or an OPTION If the door is opened during a cycle and left open the dishwasher will beep once every 30 seconds until the door is closed and latched into place Start Close and latch the door Touch the STARTRESET pad to begin the cycle Water fill begins and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins NOTE The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you dont have to reprogram each time When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is in the locked position the control panel lights will be ON and display the last settings you selected If you dont want to change any of the settings simply touch the STARTRESET pad to begin the cycle Also if a power failure occurs NORMAL and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed Make any new selections and touch the STARTRESET pad to begin the cycle Clean This light is illuminated when a wash cycle is complete The light will stay ON until the door is opened Flashing Display Lights
• Page 9 - English - : Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Filling the Dispenser Fill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom of lip inside the opening Replace cap To check if rinse agent is needed remove the cap and look into the dispenser A full dispenser should last about one month If the rinse agent spills wipe up the excess Check the Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120F and not more than 150F for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising Adjust the maximumminimum temperature of the water heater if necessary to deliver water at the proper temperature Use JetDry Rinse Agent Proper Use of Detergent JetDry or Cascade Crystal Clear rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on dishes glasses flatware cookware and plastic Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers Cascade and Electrasol Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers Keep your detergent fresh and dry Dont put powder detergent into the dispenser until youre ready to wash dishes The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft With hard water you need extra detergent With soft water you need less detergent Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water department and asking how hard your water is Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water A water softener is recommended Without it lime can build up in the water valve which could stick while open and cause flooding Too much detergent with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware called etching Use the information in the table below as a guideline to determine the amount of automatic dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser Youll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher All wash cycles require detergent in the main cup When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs simply place one tab in the main cup and close Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent Otherwise the detergent cup will not close and latch properly Add detergent then close the main cup NOTE To open detergent cup after it has been closed simply turn the detergent cup handle counterclockwise until it releases A snapping sound may be heard DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT NOTE Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds During operation these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet Because so many detergent containers look alike store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other cleaners Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to work with dishwashers Using the dishwasher gecom Detergent Cups to Fill Fill to 13 of main cup Fill to 23 of main cup Fill main cup Fill main cup and open cup Number of Grains Less than 4 4 to 8 8 to 12 Greater than 12 Open cup Main cup
• Page 10 - English - : Loading the dishwasher racks Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses cups and saucers Cups and glasses fit best along the sides This is also a secure place for dishwashersafe plastics The upper rack is good for all kinds of oddshaped utensils Saucepans mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down Secure larger dishwashersafe plastics over two fingers when possible Make sure small plastic items are secure so they cant fall onto the heating element Wash Tower Keep the center area clear in the lower rack The wash tower rises through the center of the lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle Lower Rack When loading the lower rack do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner They may prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle The lower rack is best used for plates saucers and cookware Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides Load platters pots and bowls along the sides in corners or in the back The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack For best dishwashing results follow these loading guidelines Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model Dont block the wash tower or load tall things next to it Be sure items dont fall through rack and block rotation of the spray arm Also be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results Silverware Basket Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands Place spoons in the basket with handles down Mix knives forks and spoons so they dont nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with silverware on top DONT LET ANY ITEM EXTEND THROUGH BOTTOM OF SILVERWARE BASKET AND RACK TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION OF SPRAY ARM Do not cover upper rack tower not present on all models Tower Dont block the upper rack wash tower
• Page 11 - English - : Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model Upper Rack10 place settings Upper Rack10 place settings Lower Rack10 place settings Loading place settings gecom Forget to Add a Dish A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash Push the door latch to the left Once the water calms open the door Steam may rise out of the dishwasher Add forgotten dish Close the door and push the latch to the far right Tips for Loading and Good Wash Performance Dont block the lower rack wash tower Dont let items fall through rack and block spray arms Upper Rack12 place settings Upper Rack12 place settings Lower Rack12 place settings
• Page 12 - English - : Caring for the dishwasher To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish Never use sharp objects scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter ask a service technician to Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve Drain water from the inlet line and water valve Use a pan to catch the water Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot Sump cover screws An air gap protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher It is not covered by your warranty Not all plumbing codes require air gaps so you may not have one The air gap is easy to clean Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the chrome cover Unscrew the plastic cap and clean with a toothpick Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isnt draining well Air gap Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap Protect Against Freezing Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean soft cloth You can order Stainless Steel Magic WX10X15 through GE Parts by calling 8006262002 Stainless Steel Panels You can change the appearance of your dishwasher by adding a custom panel trim kit 14 Wood panel trim kitThis accessory contains trim and instructions for you to supply and install a 1 4 thick decorative wood door GPF25B Black GPF325BGPF425B GPF25W White GPF325WGPF425W GPF25C Bisque GPF325CGPF425C 34 Trimless wood panel kitThis accessory contains parts and instructions for you to supply and install a 3 4 thick decorative wood door GPF375GPF475 NOTE The GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit must also be ordered and installed when the door panel weighs four lbs or more This kit is included with the 34 trim kits Nonwood countertop bracket kitThis is for installations which have nonwood countertops and includes sidemounting brackets and instructions for securing the dishawasher GPF65 Consult your GE Appliance dealer to get the correct kit for your model These accessories are available at extra cost from GE Call 8006262002 to order or see your authorized GE Appliance dealer Visa MasterCard or Discover cards are accepted Specify accessory number when ordering Optional accessories
• Page 13 - English - : Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher wont run Fuse is blown or the Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Remove any other appliances circuit breaker tripped from the circuit Try pressing the STARTRESET pad Electronic models two times Power is turned off In some installations power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall switch often located next to the disposer switch Make sure it is on Noise Some of the sounds Soft food disposal shredding action youll hear are normal Drain valve opening to pump water out Timer control as cycle progresses Detergent cup opening The motor stopping during the drying period Water draining out of tub immediately after touching the STARTRESET pad Utensils are not secure Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher in rack or something small has dropped into rack Rattling dishes when Make sure dishes are properly loaded See the Loading the the spray arm rotates dishwasher racks section Motor hums Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis If you do not use your dishwasher often set it to fill and pump out once every week This will help keep the seal moist Water standing in This is normal A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom the bottom of the tub at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated Water wont pump Drain is clogged If you have an air gap clean it out of the tub Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well If not you may need a plumber If the dishwasher drains into a disposer run disposer clear Suds in the tub Wrong detergent Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing was used Cascade Cascade Complete and Electrasol Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers To remove suds from the tub open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub On Models with a Dial Close and latch the dishwasher Pump out water by slowly turning the Dial until a drain period is reached Repeat if necessary On Models with Electronic Control Pump out water by pressing the STARTRESET pad then 10 seconds later press STARTRESET pad again Repeat if necessary Rinse agent was spilled Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately Stained tub interior Some tomatobased Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the load foods can cause reddish can decrease the level of staining GE recommends Cascade stains Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains Tea or coffee stains Remove the stain by hand using a solution of 12 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water WARNING Before cleaning interior wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating elements to cool down Failure to do so can result in burns An overall yellow or A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct brown film can be this problem Contact a water softener company caused by iron deposits in water White film on inside GE recommends JetDry or Cascade Crystal Clear to help surfacehard water prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming minerals Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits Citric acid Part number WD35X151 can be ordered through GE Parts See back cover for ordering information Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Before you call for service gecom Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages or visit gecom You may not need to call for service
• Page 14 - English - : Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishes dont dry Low inlet water Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120F temperature Select HEATED DRY Use HOT START and ADDED HEAT options Select a higher cycle such as POTS amp PANS or HEAVY WASH Rinse agent dispenser Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required is empty Dishes and flatware Inlet water temperature Raise the water heater temperature to 120F not clean is below 120F Use HOT START POTS amp PANS or HEAVY WASH and HI TEMP WASH Too little detergent See Using the dishwasher section refer to Proper Use of Detergent for detergent recommendations Old or damp powdered See Using the dishwasher section refer to Proper Use of Detergent for detergent detergent recommendations Water pressure is Turn on a faucet Is water coming out more slowly than usual If so temporarily low wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Air gap is clogged Clean the air gap Improper rack loading Make sure large dishware does not block detergent dispenser or wash arm No air gap or high Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop Refer to drain loop the Installation Instructions Spots and filming Use JetDry or Cascade Crystal Clear rinse agents to remove spots on glasses and and prevent new film buildup flatware To remove stubborn spots and preexisting film from glassware 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher 2 Do not add detergent 3 Select the longest cycle 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes Dishwasher will now be in the main wash 5 Open the door and pour 2 cups 500 ml of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle If vinegar rinse doesnt work Repeat as above except use 14 cup 60 ml of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar Cloudiness on Combination of soft This is called etching and is permanent To prevent this from glassware water and too much happening use less detergent if you have soft water Wash glassware in detergent the shortest cycle that will get it clean Water temperature Lower the water heater temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 150F Detergent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF Turn the Timer Dial to OFF wont latch position Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the Reposition the dishes dispenser cups detergent cups Steam This is normal Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out Black or gray Aluminum utensils have Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleaner marks on dishes rubbed against dishes Control panel lights Time too long between Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others To relight go off when you are touching or selecting touch any pad again or unlatch and relatch the door setting controls pads Control panel Door latch may not Call for service responded to inputs be properly seated but dishwasher never filled with water Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Before you call for service Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little detergent
• Page 15 - English - : Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions What Is Not Covered For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During From the date of the this limited oneyear warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and inhome service original purchase to replace the defective part GE Dishwasher Warranty Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation delivery or maintenance Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the drain line Damage caused after delivery Product not accessible to provide required service This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service online 24 hours a day visit us at gecom or call 800GECARES 8004322737 Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIESYour sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law
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