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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE 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. PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WATER HEATER SAFETY WARNING Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two or more weeks. ks ks. . 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 urning urnin...
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INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR ADVERTENCIA Para su seguridad, siga las instrucciones de este manual a fin de minimizar riesgos de incendio, explosión, descargas eléctricas, y para evitar daños en su propiedad, lesiones personales o la muerte. ADVERTENCIA INSTALACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOS Esta lavadora se deberá...
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INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR ADVERTENCIA SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA Bajo ciertas condiciones, se podrá producir gas de hidrógeno en un calentador de agua que no fue usado por dos semanas o más. EL GAS DE HIDRÓGENO ES UN EXPLOSIVO. If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning rning rning...
Getting started Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual Load Dishwasher For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading section. No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil.
Starting the dishwasher 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. Plate Warmer For warming clean dishes and serving plates.
Dispensers Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run prevent dish damage.
Loading For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along over two fingers when possible.
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Loading For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack—8 place settings Lower Rack—8 place settings Undersink Models Undersink Models Upper Rack—10 place settings Upper Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings Upper Rack—12 place settings Upper Rack—12 place settings...
Care and cleaning Control Panel To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly. Exterior Door Panel Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry Stainless Steel Door Panel thoroughly. For cleaning rust and tarnish, cleaners with oxalic acid h oxalic acid oxalic aci Do not use scouring pads or powered cleaners because...
Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Dishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F. not clean Use HOT START or HEAVY WASH. Poor performing detergent Use a highly rated detergent such as Finish Quantum ®...
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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Suds in the tub Wrong detergent Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. Finish Quantum Automatic Dishwashing Detergent ® ® has been approved for use in all GE Appliances dishwashers.
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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Dishwasher won’t Fuse is blown or circuit Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other breaker is tripped appliances from the circuit. Power is turned off In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall switch, often located next to the disposer switch.
Conservator Limited Warranty ® Conservatorappliances.com Your appliance is covered by a limited warranty, as listed below, by GE Appliances. All warranty service is provided by our GE Appliances Factory Service Centers, or an authorized service technician. To schedule service, call Crosley at 800.544.4780.
Website ® Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the Conservator Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year at Conservatorappliances.com. You can also shop for more great Conservator products on our website. Schedule Service Crosley repair service is only one step away from your door.
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