Write the model and serial numbers here: 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. 49-55122-4 11-19 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.
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...
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Quantum Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, and switch on before touching Start to allow the control ® ® Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Aid rinse agents have been to initialize. approved for use in all GE Appliances dishwashers. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 49-55122-4...
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.
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Getting started Select Options The light by the selected pad will be lit to indicate which Option has been selected. Wash This option increases the temperature to help clean heavily soiled dishes and will increase the Temp cycle time by 20 to 50 minutes. Option may be turned On or Off during the wash cycle. This Boost option will also improve dry performance on the Normal cycle.
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Getting started Start Dishwasher Start Door can be open to select the desired options. Press the Start pad and close the door within 10 seconds to start the cycle or begin the Delay Hours countdown. The wash cycle will begin shortly after closing the door.
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.
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You may purchase a hard water test strip from GE Appliances. Call 877-959-8688 and ask for part NOTE: Do not block detergent dispenser with large or number WD01X10295. In Canada, call 800-661-1616.
Appliance Communication WiFi Connect (on some models) (for customers in the United States) Some models are GE Appliances WiFi Connect Please visit www.GEAppliances.com/connect to capable. A WiFi communciation card is built into the connect your appliance, learn more about connected...
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 primarily for glasses, cups, and IMPORTANT: Ensure that items do not protrude through saucers.
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Loading The Bottle Jets system (on some Clip models) is the ideal location to position baby bottles, tall sports bottles, or other tall items with narrow openings. The Nozzle Bottle Jets clips hold bottles with small openings in place so water jets are directed inside the bottles to clean hard to reach areas.
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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 The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and IMPORTANT: It is important to ensure that items do not cookware items.
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Take care when loading, unloading, CAUTION The tray is only meant to be used with a GE Appliances or transporting the silverware or 3rd rack dishwasher to hold silverware, cooking utensil tray. The tray may contain sharp or heavy utensils, and other small items.
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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. Silverware Basket Place flatware in the removable silverware basket. Sharp IMPORTANT: Do not load large or tall utensils where objects, such as forks and knives, may be placed with they may block the detergent dispenser, mid spray arm, the handles facing up, in order to protect your hands.
Dishwasher Cleaner will break up mineral ® deposits, and remove hard water film and stains. You can order citric acid GE Appliances kit # WD35X151 through GE Appliances Parts by calling 877-959-8688 or visiting GEApplianceparts.com. In Canada, call 800-661-1616. You can purchase Finish Dishwasher ®...
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Care and cleaning Filters Inspect and clean the filters periodically. This should be done every other month or more depending on usage. If there is a decrease in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is also an indication the filters need to be cleaned. The retaining posts can be a choke hazard for small children if removed from the dishwasher.
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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Quantum Automatic Dishwashing Detergent ® ® has been approved for use in all GE Appliances dishwashers. To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Pump out water by pressing Start and close the door. Wait 30 seconds. Open the door, press and hold Start for 3 seconds, and close the door.
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Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric acid (Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Appliances Parts. See back cover for ordering information. Alternatively, purchase Finish ®...
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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Steam This is normal Warm, moist air comes through the vent during drying and when water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying. Sanitized light does The door was opened and Do not interrupt the cycle by opening the door during the not illuminate at the...
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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