Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher you can obtain one by con- tacting the service location nearest you. –This appliance must be connected to a ,~% grounded metal, permanent, wiring system;...
Water is a must. Use only hot water in your dishwasher – water entering tub should be between 140° and 150° F. See how to measure water temperature on page 9.
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Load glasses, cups, saucers, dishwasher-safe plastic and wood items in the upper your dishwasher, using these illustrations as a guide. such as cups and small Load shallow items ~lasses along sides of upper rack. glasses shoul{i be loaded in the second rows of...
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Loading the Lower Rack IMPORTANT Wash Tower rises through center of lower rack during wash and rinse portion of cycle to wash upper rack. not block this area of Iow”er rack, or load tall items directly Place silverware in basket with handles protect your hands when unloading.
PLASTICS Most manufacturers will tell tic ware is safe in the dishwasher: if they do not, you may wish to write and ask for their recom- mendations. Test one piece in the dishwasher before washing the entire set. Place in the upper rack and eliminate the heated dry part of the cycle to reduce the risk of warping.
Fresh, dry detergent is necessary for best wash- ing results. REMEMBER: designed for automatic dishwashers. The Dual Detergent Dispenser is located in- side the dishwasher door. Add detergent to cups as recommended below and swing cover closed on the ALL WASH CYCLES...
Remove other appliances Utensils may not be firmly placed and water forces them to rattle. An especially small item may have moved from its original place. Be sure all items are securely placed in dishwasher. is self-cleaning. Avoid which may...
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Use only fresh detergents for automatic dishwashers. See page 7. Insticient amount of water coming into the dishwasher. pressure; if low, wait until pressure dishwasher. should (on models equipped...
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See page 7. Detergent caked detergent. man to adjust. Water is not hot enough–it enters the dishwasher. REMEDY of water may be obstructed. Load dishwasher a large plate or other item is not placed Be sure that of Detergent Dispenser.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY vinegar rinse. Remove all metal utensils and omit the dry portion of the cycle. With load still in dishwasher, set a bowl containing 2 cups (5oO ml) of white vinegar on bottom rack. Run dish- washer through a complete cycle.
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WATER CAN’T Some PUMP OUT This plumbing device is not part of the dishwasher. The air gap usually located on top of the sink prevent the possibility of backflow into the dishwasher in the event of a clogged drain system.
If you need service. In many cities, there’s a General Electric Factory Service Center. Call, and a radio dispatched truck will come to your home by appointment — morning or afternoon. Charge the work, if you Eke. All the centers accept both MasterCard and Visa Cards;...
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Electric now offers some real help: Step”by-Step Repair Manual You can use this manual to solve common repair problems. GE makes it easy because your manual contains important do-it- yourself information: charts to help you diagnose problems...
If further help is needed concerning Manager–Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Part No. 218A3665 P36–Re~ Pub. No. 49-5301-1 GE NE RAL@EIECTRIC 1-83 WARRANTY your sales slip or canct?lled check to establish warranty period. date such as...