Ge appliance dishwashers owner's mannual (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for GE Profile UDT165 Series
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Model # _________________ Serial # _________________ You can find them on a label on the tub wall just inside the door. GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license. 49-4000275 Rev 1 03-23 GEA...
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THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME. Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family. We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we think you will too.
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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. WARNING PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before...
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Rinse Aid rinse agents have been ® ® Use only powder, Cascade Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or ® approved for use in all GE Appliances dishwashers. Finish Quantum Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, ® ® Proper Disposal of your Appliance Dispose of or recycle your discarded appliance in accordance with Federal and Local Regulations. Contact your local authorities for the environmentally safe disposal or recycling of your discarded appliance.
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Getting started Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual Hold 3 Sec To Cancel 1-12 hrs Hold 3 Sec Clean Heavy Boost Sanitized AutoSense Sanitize Light Start Delay Cycle Wash Start Select Temp Load Dishwasher For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading section. No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required.
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Getting started Start Dishwasher Start Press the Start pad and close the door within 4 seconds to start the cycle or begin the Delay Start countdown. The Start light will turn on. The wash cycle will begin after 10 seconds and then pump out for 60 seconds prior to filling the dishwasher with water.
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Use this information and the table above to determine the amount of detergent to use. You may purchase a hard water test strip from GE Appliances. Call 877-959-8688 and ask for part number WD01X10295. In Canada, call 800-661-1616. 49-4000275 Rev 1...
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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 The upper rack is for glasses, cups, and saucers. This IMPORTANT: Ensure that is also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastic items. items do not protrude through The upper rack can be used for odd sized utensils.
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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. Lower Rack When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters IMPORTANT: Ensure that items do or trays in the front left. They may prevent detergent not protrude through the bottom of from circulating during the wash cycle.
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Install Casters (Portable models only) Firmly push casters into holes as shown. Casters must WARNING - Excessive Weight Hazard be inserted completely. Pull on each caster to make sure they are secured in position. Use two or more people to move and install the NOTE: It may be helpful to place a piece of wood dishwasher.
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Install faucet adapter (Portable models only) Attach the Faucet Adapter A sink spray attachment hose can burst if CAUTION it is installed on the same faucet as your External Threads dishwasher. We suggest that you disconnect the sink spray If faucet has external threads: Insert attachment, if your sink has one, and place a cap over the opening.
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Connecting and disconnecting (Portable models only) Connect the Unicouple to the Faucet (Portable Models Only) Run garbage disposer, if you have one, to clean out Turn on the hot water faucet and check for leaks. If a the disposer and thus allow water to drain from the unicouple leak was observed, take whatever actions sink through the disposer and down the drain.
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Do not use scouring pads or powered cleaners because calling 877.959.8688. In Canada, call 800-661-1616. these products can scratch the finish. Dishwasher Interior To clean and de-odorize your dishwasher, use citric You can order citric acid GE Appliances kit #WD35X151 acid, or Cascade Platinum™ Dishwasher Cleaner or through GE Appliances Parts by calling 877-959-8688 ®...
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If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be scratched inner door provides the highest reliability available in a or dented during normal use, they will not rust or GE Appliances dishwasher. corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect their function or durability.
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Care and cleaning Protect Against Freezing (Built-In Models Only) If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove (Use a pan to catch the water.) fuses or trip circuit breaker.
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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Start status indicator The door was opened or the Press the Start pad once and close the door within 4 light flashing cycle was interrupted. seconds to start the dishwasher. Press the Start pad a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you wish to cancel the cycle.
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® Finish Quantum Automatic Dishwashing Detergent ® ® have been approved for use in all GE Appliances dishwashers. Rinse agent was spilled Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. Detergent left in Dishes or utensils are Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray...
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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Water won’t pump Drain is clogged If you have an air gap, clean it. See the Care and out of the tub cleaning section. (Built-In Models Only) If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
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This limited 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 Appliances 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 Appliances Service location for service.
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