GLD6904RBB - Dishwasher GE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GLD6904RBB GE

Safety Instructions ..... 2-5

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning 18

Control Panel and Settings .. 6-11

Loading Place Settings ..... 17

Loading the Racks ..... 16

Using the Dishwasher .....12-15

Troubleshooting Tips . . . 19-21

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .....23

Warranty 22

Owner's Manual

Tall Tub

Dishwashers

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # ____

Serial # ____

You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door.

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165D4700P388 49-55064 07-09 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —

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WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

⚠ WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY

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 built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke, use an open flame, or use the appliance during this process.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instruction before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca.

■ Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.
■ Improper connection of the equipment-grounding 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.

CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage

■ Contents washed in Anti-bacterial 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 5-10 seconds after turning the switch on before touching START/RESET to allow the control to initialize.

■ Non-Dishware 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 dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating element and be damaged.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —

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⚠ WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous...even 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).

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Door latch keeper

⚠ WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

■Use this appliance only for its intended purposes. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure as described in this Owner's Manual. panels are properly in place.
■Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rin■Do not tamper with controls.

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade® and Cascade® Complete Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

■Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

■Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.

■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.

■Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

■Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment or the latch keeper.

■Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.

■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 touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

■Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this or any discarded appliance.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the dishwasher control panel.

Choose the dishwasher control panel that corresponds to the features on your dishwasher.

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    A["1"] --> B["2"]
    B --> C["3"]
    C --> D["4"]
    D --> E["5"]
    E --> F["Options"]

    subgraph Cycles
        G["Rinse Only"] --> H["Light Wash"]
        I["Normal Wash"] --> J["Sani Wash"]
        K["Start Reset"] --> L["1-9 Delay Hours"]
        M["Heated Dry"] --> N["Added Heat"]
        O["Steam"] --> P["Time Remaining"]
    end

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Control Settings

1 Status Indicator Lights

The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating malfunction (see page 8). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.

SENSING Displayed while the sensor is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water. (on some models) The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.

SANITIZED	Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until door is opened.
CLEAN	Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are clean until the door is relatched or until another cycle is selected.

2 Time Remaining Display (on some models)

During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may adj. remaining time while the Sensing light is on. The time displayed at the start of each cycle may change fro factory setting as the unit customizes itself to home use. During a delay start, the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.

3 Cycles

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which cycle has been selected.

This dishwasher is equipped with a dirt and temperature sensor. Cycle length and time will vary depending on the soil level and temperature.

SANI WASH

7.5-8.75 gal., 50-135 min.This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.NOTE: The SANI WASHcycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In t cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishment

NORMAL WASH

5.2 gal., 60–90 min.This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware

LIGHT WASH	7.5 gal., 40-60 min.
(on some models)	This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

RINSE ONLY

2.5 gal., 11 min.For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.

NOTE: Only the SANI WASH cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.

4 Options

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which option has been selected.

STEAM	For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. The STEAM option adds 24 minutes to the cycle time.
HEATED DRY Light OFF	Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. For faster air dry, you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.
HEATED DRY Light ON	Turns the heater on for faster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE: HEATED DRY cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
LOCK	You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle.Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.To LOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light below the HEATED DRY pad will turn on. To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The LOCK light will turn off.
ADDED HEAT	When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both wash and dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
DELAY HOURS	You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then touch START/RESET one time. The dishwasher will count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching START/RESET a second time will cancel the DELAY START selection.
RESET	To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. The START/RESET light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This takes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and reprinted.

5 Start

Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET pad once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins. Touching the START/RESET pad a second time will cancel the cycle and cause the water to drain out. This will take approximately 2 minutes.

NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don't have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will display the last settings you selected.

If you don't want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad once to begin the cycle.

If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not pressed within two minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.

Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL WASH and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed.

About the dishwasher control panel.

Choose the dishwasher control panel that corresponds to the features on your dishwasher.

graph LR
    A["1 SANITIZED"] --> B["Cycles"]
    B --> C["2 OUT"]
    B --> D["3 OUT"]
    B --> E["4 OUT"]
    B --> F["5 OUT"]
    B --> G["6 OUT"]
    B --> H["7 OUT"]
    B --> I["8 OUT"]
    B --> J["9 OUT"]
    B --> K["10 OUT"]
    B --> L["11 OUT"]
    B --> M["12 OUT"]
    B --> N["13 OUT"]
    B --> O["14 OUT"]
    B --> P["15 OUT"]
    B --> Q["16 OUT"]
    B --> R["17 OUT"]
    B --> S["18 OUT"]
    B --> T["19 OUT"]
    B --> U["20 OUT"]
    B --> V["21 OUT"]
    B --> W["22 OUT"]
    B --> X["23 OUT"]
    B --> Y["24 OUT"]
    B --> Z["25 OUT"]
    B --> AA["26 OUT"]
    B --> AB["27 OUT"]
    B --> AC["28 OUT"]
    B --> AD["29 OUT"]
    B --> AE["30 OUT"]
    B --> AF["31 OUT"]
    B --> AG["32 OUT"]
    B --> AH["33 OUT"]
    B --> AI["34 OUT"]
    B --> AJ["35 OUT"]
    B --> AK["36 OUT"]
    B --> AL["37 OUT"]
    B --> AM["38 OUT"]
    B --> AN["39 OUT"]
    B --> AO["40 OUT"]
    B --> AP["41 OUT"]
    B --> AQ["42 OUT"]
    B --> AR["43 OUT"]
    B --> AS["44 OUT"]
    B --> AT["45 OUT"]
    B --> AU["46 OUT"]
    B --> AV["47 OUT"]
    B --> AW["48 OUT"]
    B --> AX["49 OUT"]
    B --> AY["50 OUT"]
    B --> AZ["51 OUT"]
    B --> BA["52 OUT"]
    B --> BB["53 OUT"]
    B --> BC["54 OUT"]
    B --> BD["55 OUT"]
    B --> BE["56 OUT"]
    B --> BF["57 OUT"]
    B --> BG["58 OUT"]
    B --> BH["59 OUT"]
    B --> BI["60 OUT"]
    B --> BJ["61 OUT"]
    B --> BK["62 OUT"]
    B --> BL["63 OUT"]
    B --> BM["64 OUT"]
    B --> BN["65 OUT"]
    B --> BO["66 OUT"]
    B --> BP["67 OUT"]
    B --> BQ["68 OUT"]
    B --> BR["69 OUT"]
    B --> BS["70 OUT"]
    B --> BT["71 OUT"]
    B --> BU["72 OUT"]
    B --> BV["73 OUT"]
    B --> BW["74 OUT"]
    B --> BX["75 OUT"]
    B --> BY["76 OUT"]
    B --> BZ["77 OUT"]
    B --> CA["78 OUT"]
    B --> CB["79 OUT"]
    B --> CC["80 OUT"]
    B --> CD["81 OUT"]
    B --> CE["82 OUT"]
    B --> CF["83 OUT"]
    B --> CG["84 OUT"]
    B --> DH["85 OUT"]
    B --> DI["86 OUT"]
    B --> DJ["87 OUT"]
    B --> DK["88 OUT"]
    B --> DL["89 OUT"]
    B --> DV["90 OUT"]
    B --> DW["91 OUT"]
    B --> DX["92 OUT"]
    B --> DY["93 OUT"]
    B --> DYB["94 OUT"]
    B --> DYC["95 OUT"]
    B --> DYD["96 OUT"]
    B --> DYE["97 OUT"]
    B --> DYF["98 OUT"]
    B --> DYG["99 OUT"]

Control Settings

1 Status Indicator Lights

The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash indicating a malfunction (see page 8). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.

SANITIZED(on some door is opened.models)	Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until is opened.
CLEAN(on some the dishes are clean until the door is opened or until another cycle is selected.models)	Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that is closed.

2 Cycles

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which cycle has been selected.

SANI WASH (on some models)

7.3 gal., 97 min.This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.NOTE: The SANI WASH cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

POTS & PANS	8.5 gal., 89 min.
or HEAVY	This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
WASH

NORMAL WASH 5.6 gal., 56 min.This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.

LIGHT WASH 6.1 gal., 36 min.(on some This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.models)

CHINA CRYSTAL 6.1 gal., 39 min.(on some This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.models)

RINSE ONLY

1.2 gal., 6 min.For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.

NOTE: Only the SANI WASH cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy

3 Options

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected.

HOT START/STEAM(on some performance. This option adds 20 minutes to the cycle time.models)	For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This optionMUSTbe selectedPRIORto starting the cycle. This option will improve both wash and dry
	NOTE: Cannot be selected withRINSE ONLYcycle.
HEATED DRYLight OFF	Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.For faster air dry you can prop the door open after theCLEANlight illuminates.
HEATED DRYLight ON	Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time by 38 minutes.NOTE: Cannot be selected withRINSE ONLYcycle.
LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lockthe controls after you have started a cycle.(on some Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this optionselected)	To LOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold theHEATED DRYpad for 3 seconds. The light belowtheHEATED DRYpad will turn on.To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold theHEATEDDRYpad for 3 seconds. TheLOCKlight will turn off.
HOT WASH/ADDED HEAT	When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve bothwash and dry performance. For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on soils. ThisoptionMUSTbe selectedPRIORto starting the cycle.NOTE: Cannot be selected withRINSE ONLYcycle.
DELAY HOURS	You can delay the start of a wash cycle for 2, 4 or 8 hours (delay time options mayvary by model). Touch theDELAY HOURSpad to choose the number of hours you wantto delay the start of the cycle; then touchSTART/RESETone time. The dishwasher willcount down and start automatically at the correct time.Touching START/RESET asecond time will cancel the DELAY START selection.
RESET	To change a cycle after washing starts, touch theSTART/RESETpad to cancel thecycle. ThESTART/RESETlight will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. Thistakes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher oreprogrammed and restarted.

4 Start

Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET pad once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins. Touching the START/RESET pad a second time will cancel the cycle and cause the water to drain out. This will take approximately 2 minutes.

NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don't have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will display the last settings you selected. If you don't want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad once to begin the cycle.

If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not pressed within two minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.

Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL WASH and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed.

About the dishwasher control panel.

Choose the dishwasher control panel that corresponds to the features on your dishwasher.

graph LR
    A["1"] --> B["6"]
    B --> C["Cycles"]
    C --> D["Options"]
    D --> E["Time Remaining"]

    subgraph Cycles
        F["Rinse Only"] --> G["Speed Cycle"]
        G --> H["Light Wash"]
        H --> I["Normal Wash"]
        I --> J["Pots & Pans"]
        J --> K["Sani Wash"]
        K --> L["Start Reset"]
        L --> M["Delay Hours"]
        M --> N["Added Heat"]
        N --> O["Steam"]
        O --> P["Heated Dry"]
        P --> Q["Hot Water"]
        Q --> R["Low Detergent"]
    end

Control Settings

1 Status Indicator Lights

The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating malfunction (see page 6). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.

LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDisperseds to be refilled with liquid or gel automatic (on some models) dishwasher detergent.

SENSING Displayed while the ExtraClean™ Sensor is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water. The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.

WASHING Displayed during prewash and main wash periods.

DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY.

SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until door is opened.

CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete.

2 Time Remaining Display (on some models)

During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is on. The time displayed at the start of each cycle may change the factory setting as the unit customizes itself to home use. During a delay start, the display will show how remaining until the cycle starts.

3 Cycles

Press the pad for the desired wash cycle.

NOTE: All cycle times and water usage information contained in the following section are approximate values only. Actual results will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, inlet temperature, household water pressure and turbidity of the wash water.

The light above or next to the selected pad will be ON to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected.

SANI WASH	7.5-8.75 gal., 50-135 min.This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.NOTE: The SANI WASHcycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In t cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate atthe end of the cycle.NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishment
POTS & PANS	8.75-10 gal., 75-140 min.This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used this cycle.
NORMAL WASH	5.2 gal., 60-90 min.This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware

LIGHT WASH 7.5 gal., 40–60 min.

(on some models) This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

SPEED CYCLE 7.5 gal., 35–70 min.

(on some models) This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

RINSE ONLY 2.5 gal., 10 min.

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.

NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with a Clean® automatic temperature control; therefore, cycle length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.

NOTE: Only the SANI WASH cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.

4 Options

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT/EXTRA has been selected.

STEAM For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR (on some models) starting the cycle. The STEAM option adds 24 minutes to the cycle time.

HEATED DRY When HEATED DRY is off, dishes will air dry. Light OFF

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for faster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE: HEATED DRY cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle. Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected. To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn on.

ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will run with heating element on longer and may increase cycle times to improve both wash and dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then to START/RESET. The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct. Touching START/RESET a second time will cancel the DELAY START selection. NOTE: If you forget to fully close the door, a reminder signal will beep until you

RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. The START/RESET light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This takes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and restarted.

5 START

Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET 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 don't have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will display the last settings you selected.

If you don't want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.

If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not selected within two minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or press any pad.

Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL WASH and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed. Make any new selections and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.

6 CLEAN

The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will sound when a wash cycle is complete. On some models, the CLEAN light will turn off when the door is opened. On other models, the CLEAN light will remain on until the door is opened and then relatched or until any keypad is pressed while the door is latched shut.

Flashing display lights.

Status Indicator Lights What It Means

START/RESET

Cycle has been interrupted by pressing the START/RESET pad. Light will stop flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water.

NOTE: For models without the START/RESET pad, LEDs that are illuminated will flash during reset.

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water should be at least 120^ F ( 49^ C) d facet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in not more than 150^ F ( 66^ C) for effective cleaning and glass and let the water run continuously into the glass prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with the temperature stops rising. a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water

Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Crystal® Clear

Rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal® Cleanove spots and prevent new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (103.5 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill.

Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2 Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.
3 Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.
4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.
5 Replace the dispenser cap.

normal do not overfill. Indicator window Dispenser cap

Rinse Aid Setting

The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If you see foam in the dishwasher, move the indicator to a lower setting.

To adjust the setting

Remove the dispenser cap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent, clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent.

e factory n dishes, try a power setting Use the Rinse agent adjuster

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

■No prerinsing of normal food soil is required.
■Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, and seeds.
■Remove large quantities of any remaining food.

■Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and excessive amounts of grease or oil.
■Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel.

Manual Detergent Dispenser

Your dishwasher comes equipped with a manual dispenser, heavily soiled loads, use a bit more detergent. For water and, on some models, an automatic liquid dishwasher temperatures above 140°F (60°C), use a bit less detergent detergent dispenser (SmartDisperse) You can use either of these dispensers, but don't use both at the same time. Soft Medium Hard Extremely Hard

SmartDispense™ Manual Detergent Dispenser

Soft Medium Soft Medium Hard Extremely Hard MAIN WASH PRE WASH

For heavily soiled loads, use the Pots and Pans or Heavy Wash cycle.

DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT

The cover of the main wash section will open during the wash cycle. If you are using SmartDisperse the cover of the main wash section dispenser open before starting the cycle.

You may use powder, liquid, gel or tablets in the manual dispenser. It is important to keep powdered detergents and tablets fresh and dry so they don't lose effectiveness. Therefore, do not put detergent into the manual dispenser until you are ready to wash dishes.

Diagram showing a bottle and a washing machine with a visual representation of its contents, likely illustrating a chemical or food processing concept.

Filling Manual Detergent Dispenser

The amount of detergent to use depends on whether 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 you 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 the water valve, which could stick while open and can flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cau permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching. Use the information in the table below as a guide to determine the amount of automatic dishwasher deterg to place in the dispenser. You may use powder, liquid or tablets in this dispenser.

When using automatic dishwashing detergent tablets, simply place one tablet in the main wash section and close the cover.

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

Number of Grains	Detergent Cups to Fill
Less than 4	Fill cup to soft line (1/3 full)
4 to 8	Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3
8 to 12	Fill cup to medium hard line (completely full)
Greater than 12	Fill both main wash cup and pre wash cup

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Using the dishwasher.

SmartDispense™ Detergent Dispenser (on some models)

This dishwasher may have a SmartDisperture Set which automatically dispenses liquid automatic dis dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on soil level and water hardness.

To utilize the SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser, it must first be filled. Although any liquid or gel automatic dishwashing detergent can be used in the SmartDispensesystem, all liquid or gel automatic dishwashing detergents are not the same. Most automatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine bleach-based (such as Cascade while others contain enzymes (such as Cascade Complete

Set the door at a comfortable angle to fill the dispenser.

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Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes as this could cause the detergents to congeal and lead to blockage of the SmartDispensystem. Check the detergent label to determine if the detergent is chlorine bleach-based or one that contains enzymes. It is recommended that the same type of detergent be used when refilling your SmartDispensystem.

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CAUTION! Absolutely do not add powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap detergent normally used for washing hands dishes in a sink. Only use liquid or gel deter specifically designed for use in an automatic dishwasher.

The dispenser will hold 40 oz of liquid dishwasher or detergent (standard size bottle).

When full, replace the cap and turn clockwise until tight to ensure that no water enters the SmartDispense dispenser. If residue is left on the door, it will be washed off in the next cycle.

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Filling Dispenser

To open the dispenser for filling, push down and turn the blue cap counterclockwise until the cap is loose. Lift cap off.

An indicator light will turn on to notify you when the dispenser needs to be filled again. After filling, the light will not turn off until the door is closed. A full dispens will last approximately 1 month for the average user.

Light will turn on when it is time to refill.

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NOTE: If you are not using SmartDispendeyou want to turn the LOW DETERGENT LED light off, press the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds. You will hear 3 beeps, then the light will go off. You can turn the light back on by pressing the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds.

SmartDispense™ Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration

Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs to be calibrated for water hardness. Please follow directions below to calibrate the dishwasher to the hardness of your tap water.

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap

In the bag containing these instructions, you should find a water hardness test strip package. Read the instructions on the package, remove the test strip follow the instructions to determine the hardness of your tap water. You will use this information to calibrate your dishwasher to dispense the optimal amount of detergent.

Control Panel Water Press NORMAL WASH pad to lower should the value. Cycles Press SANI WASH pad to raise the value.

Water hardness test strip indication

Set Control to Calibration Mode

From the standby mode (dishwasher not running a cycle and the panel lights on), enter the water hardness selection mode.

Control Calibration

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1. Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher not running).

2. Press the SANI WASH and DELAY HOURS pads at the same time for 3 seconds. The display will show a number 1 to 5. This is the water hardness value currently set.

3. Press the SANI WASH pad to raise the value or p and the NORMAL WASH pad to lower the value. Se level the water hardness value (1 to 5) to the num to determined with the test strip and table at left

4. Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESETpad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to normal operation.

You should recalibrate the dispenser if water conditions change, for example, if a water softens system is added or removed.

Calibration of Models Without 3-Digit Display Front Controls

1. Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher running).

2. Press the SANI WASH and DELAY HOURS pads together for 3 seconds.

3. To change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS pad the number of times that corresponds to the water hardness value. You will hear a confirmation with beeps for the number of times you pressed the pad.

4. If the number of beeps is not what you desire, start pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to reenter a new water hardness level.

5. Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to normal operation.

Loading the dishwasher racks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silver baskets may vary from your model.

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Upper Rack

Although the upper rack is primarily for glasses, fold-down tines (on some models) provide cups and saucers, pots and pans can be placed flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines for dishwasher-safe plastics. when possible.

The upper rack is adjustable (on some models) Make sure small plastic items are secure so they to add flexibility in loading your dishwasher. can't fall onto the heater. To lower, push tabs in and lower rack. To raise sure that items do not protrude through the just pull up on rack until it snaps. bottom of the rack and block rotation of the

The utility shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. A wide performance for items in the upper rack.

glass holder (on some models) secures wine glasses for best washability. Because wine glasse come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push in the rack to make sure they will clear the top of the dishwasher.

Check to make sure that no items will block rotation of the wash arms.

The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shape utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down.

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Lower Rack

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers for down tines (on some models) provide cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. The baking racks should go along the left-hand sides may be left in the up position or folded down Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, to customize the lower rack.

corners or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack. If necessary, oversized glasses and mugs can be placed in the lower rack to maximize loading flexibility.

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.

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Do not let any item extend through the bottom of the silverware basket. Items that extend through the rack could prevent the spray arm from turning and cause poor wash performance.

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Three-piece basket (on some models

To load flatware, simply push the adjustable The lids of both end and middle baskets handle to either side (on some models). Put (on some models) can be closed to contain small flatware in the removable basket with fork and items. Long items can be placed on the utility shelf knife handles up to protect your hands. Place in the upper rack.

To remove end baskets, grasp the basket at opposite corners and slide apart.

Spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don't 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 the silverware on top. The one-piece silverware basket (on some models) can be placed in the front, right side or back of the lower rack.

A variety of options is available regarding the three-piece silverware basket (on some models) in your dishwasher. The complete basket is designed to fit on the right side of the lower rack. Additionally, each end of the basket is removable to add loading flexibility to accommodate flatware and lower rack capacity needs.

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Loading place settings... GEAppliances.com

Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your monNOTE: Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket in

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Upper Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings

Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware may vary from your monNOTE:Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware

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Optional accessories.

You can change the appearance of your dishwasher by adding a custom panel trim kit.

Wood panel trim kit—This accessory contains trim and instructions for you to supply and inst

1/4 thick decorative wood door:

■ GPF525B (Black)
■ GPF525W (White)
■ GPF525C (Bisque)

Non-wood countertop bracket kit—This is for installations which have non-wood countertops and includes side-mounting brackets and instructions for securing the dishwasher.

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These accessories are available at extra cost from GE. Call 800.626.2002 to order. Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards are accepted.

Trimless wood panel kit—This accessory contains parts and instructions for you to supply and install a 3/4 thick decorative wood door:
■ GPF575

Caring for the dishwasher.

Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel

Before cleaning the front panel, make sure you know what type of panel you have. to the last two letters of your model number can locate your model number on the left-hand wall just inside the door. If your model number with BB, CC, WW, SA or BG, then you have a door panel. If your model number ends with S, you have a Stainless Steel Door panel. If your number ends with CS, then you have a Clean panel.

Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in SS)

The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel doors.

model You can order Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X15 through GE Parts by calling 800.626.2002.

CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers ending in CS)

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance wax, polish for any chemical agent on CleanSteel doors.

Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue. Do not use scouring pads or powdered cleaners because these products can scratch the finish.

Follow the instructions below panel for your specific model.

Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-white, SA-silver meta or BG-graphite black)

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then thoroughly. You may also use a good appliance or polish.

Cleaning the Control Panel

To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly.

Protect Against Freezing

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place the winter, ask a service technician to:

drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

① Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve

2 Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve.

Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air gap protects your dishwasher against water. The air gap is easy to clean.

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. Remove the plastic cap and clean with so you may not have one.

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Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn't draining well.

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. In Canada visit www.GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service.

Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do
START/RESET status indicator light flashing	You have pressed the START/RESET pad while the dishwasher is running. This will cancel the cycle. The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains (about 90 seconds).	Press the START/RESET pad once to start the dishwasher. Press the START/RESET pad a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you wish to cancel the cycle.
	Power to the dishwasher was turned off while a cycle was running and power has just been restored to the dishwasher. The blinking lights indicate that the dishwasher is draining the potential water inside.	The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains. A new cycle will start automatically.
Dishwasher BEEPS once every 30 seconds	This is a reminder that your dishwasher door has been left open during operation. It will continue beeping until you close the door.	Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle.
Beeping at the end of the cycle	This is normal. The dishwasher will beep twice at the end of the cycle	To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously turned off), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on or off.
Low Detergent light is ON	SmartDispers has less than 10 cycles worth of detergent left in the dishwasher	Fill the SmartDispers reservoir with liquid detergent. After filling the reservoir, the LOW DETERGENT light will turn OFF once the door is closed. If you are not using the SmartDispers return off the low detergent light by pressing the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds.
Problem	Possible Causes What To Do
Dishes and flatware not clean	Low inlet water temperature	Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 12). Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water temperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off the faucet. The entering water is hot.
	Water pressure is temporarily low	Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
	Air gap or disposer is clogged	Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
	Improper rack loading	Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.
	No air gap or high drain loop	Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to the Installation Instructions.
Spots and filming on glasses and flatware	Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little detergent	Use rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear® to remove spots and prevent new film buildup. Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F. Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section. Make sure detergent is fresh. If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
Cloudiness on glassware	Combination of soft water and too much detergent	This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean. Recalibrate the SmartDispensere if you are using it (see page 15). Do not use the manual detergent disp the SmartDispensetat the same time.
	Water temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 150°F (66°C)	This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.

Before you call for service...

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Suds in the tub	Correct detergent wasn't used Automatic Dishwashing	·Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. Cascade® ·To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipat Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by touching the START/RESET pad once; then 30 seconds later, touch the START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary.
	Rinse agent was spilled	·Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
	Detergent placed in manual detergent dispenser and SmartDispense® dispenser	·Use SmartDispense the manual detergent dispenser, but not both.
Detergent left in dispenser cups	Dishes are blocking the detergent cup or SmartDispenseTM outlet	·Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can flush the detergent cup or the outlet on the SmartDispenseTM system. See the Loading the dishwasher section.
Water in the SmartDispenseTM dispenser	Cap not tightened after filling the dispenser	·Use a turkey baster to remove as much water as possible from the SmartDispenseTM dispenser and refill it as normal. Be sure to tighten the cap fully to prevent water from entering the dispenser.
Black or gray marks on dishes	Aluminum utensils have rubbed against dishes	·Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
Dishes don't dry	Low inlet water temperature	·Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F. ·Select HEATED DRY. ·Use HOT START, HOT WASH or ADDED HEAT options. ·Select a higher cycle, such as ANTI-BACTERIA, SANI WASH or POTS & PANS.
	Rinse agent dispenser is empty	·Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.
Control panel responded to inputs but dishwasher never filled with water	Door latch may not be properly seated	·Make sure the door is firmly closed.
	Water valve may be turned off	·Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is turned on.
Stained tub interior	Some tomato-based foods can cause reddish stains	·Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the load can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade® Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains.
	Tea or coffee stains	·Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 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. ▲ADVERTENCIA Antes de limpiar el interior, espere por lo menos 20 minutos después de un ciclo para que los elementos calentadores se enfríen. No hacerlo puede provocar quemaduras.
	An overall yellow or brown film be caused by iron deposits in water problem. Contact a water softener company.
	White film on inside surface-hard water minerals	·GE recommends Cascade Crystal Clear® to help prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming. ·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.
Dishwasher won't run	Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped	·Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other 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. Make sure it is on
	Control panel is locked	·Unlock control panel. See page 7, 9 or 11.
	Reboot your control	·Turn off power to the dishwasher (circuit breaker or wall switch) for 30 seconds; then turn back on.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Control panel lights go off when you're setting controls	Time too long between touching of selected pads	Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
Water standing in the bottom of the tub	This is normalbottom at the back of the tub	A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won't pump out of the tub	Drain is clogged	If you have an air gap, clean it. See page 18.If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need a plumber.
Steam	This is normal	Warm, moist air comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.
Sanitized light does not illuminate at the end of the cycle (Anti-Bacteria cycle only)	The door was opened and the cycle was interrupted during or after the main wash portion	Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after main wash.
	The incoming water temperature was too low	Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and 140°F.
Noise	Normal operating soundsDetergent cup openingWater entering dishwasherThe motor stops and starts at various times during the cycleDrain pump sounds during pump out	These are all normal. No action is required.
	Rattling dishes when the spray arm rotates	Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.

GE Dishwasher Warranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Catechnician. To schedule service, visit us on-line at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in the United States. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344. Please serial number and model number available when calling for a service.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One YearFrom the date of the original purchase to replace the defective part.	Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service
Five Years(for Profile Models PDW7000 Series)From the date of the original purchase	The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this five-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or in-home service costs.
Lifetime of Product (for Profile Models PDW7000 Series)	The Perma®tufb or door liner, if it fails to contain water due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.

What GE Will Not Cover (for customers in the United States):

■Service trips to your home to teach you how to the product.
■Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or other than the intended purpose or used commer
■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
■Product not accessible to provide required service.

■damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
■Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.
Battleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the drain line.
■Damage caused after delivery, including damage from items dropped on the door.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your 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.

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 for service. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. 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 state's Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

What Is Not Covered (for customers in Canada):

■Service trips to your home to teach you how to the product.
■Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your deo or installer. Yoare responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit brea ■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
■Damage caused after delivery.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your 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.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in Canada for home use within Canada. In home warranty service will be provided in areas where it is available and deemed reasonable by Mabe to provide.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Warrantor: MABE CANADA INC.

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In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing general should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may c unsafe operation.

Customers in Canada can order parts and accessories on-line at www.GEAppliances.ca, 24 hours every day, or by phone at 1.800.661.1616 during normal business hours.

Contact Us In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.

Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Register Your Appliance

In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com

Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material. In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca

Notes.

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    A["1"] --> B["Sensing"]
    B --> C["Washing"]
    C --> D["Drying"]
    D --> E["Sanitized"]
    E --> F["Clean"]
    F --> G["Low Detergent"]
    G --> H["Smart Dispense"]
    H --> I["Cycles"]
    I --> J["Rinse Only"]
    I --> K["Speed Cycle"]
    I --> L["Light Wash"]
    I --> M["Normal Wash"]
    I --> N["Pets & Pans"]
    I --> O["Semi Wash"]
    I --> P["Start Reset"]
    I --> Q["Delay Hours"]
    I --> R["Added Heat"]
    I --> S["Steam"]
    I --> T["Heated Dry"]
    I --> U["Control Unit"]
    I --> V["Time Remaining"]
    W["2"] --> X["3"]
    X --> Y["4"]
    Y --> Z["5"]
    Z --> AA["Options"]

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ATTENTION!

SmartDispense MAD. MINNATE MADLIFIX APPENDO MADLIFIX POTATO 100% MAX 25% MAX 30% MAX 35% MAX 40% MAX 45% MAX 50% MAX 55% MAX 60% MAX 65% MAX 70% MAX 75% MAX 80% MAX 85% MAX 90% MAX 95% MAX 100%

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Panier supérieur

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Panier inférieur

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