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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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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! 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 Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at ge.com.

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???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

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??? 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 2touching 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.

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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).

Door latch keeper

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

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???Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

???Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade??, Cascade?? Complete and Electrasol?? Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry?? and

Cascade Crystal Clear?? rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

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

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

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

???Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

???Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

???Do not tamper with controls.

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

???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.

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

???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 allow children to play with, on or inside this or any discarded appliance.

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About the dishwasher control panel

Control Settings

Cycles

An indicator light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which CYCLE has been selected, on some models.

POTS & PANS/ For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. HEAVY WASH This cycle will not remove burned-on foods.

(on some models)

NORMAL/ For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter NORMAL WASH soil than normal. Choosing a cycle other than NORMAL WASH will save energy and water.

SHORT WASH For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on, such as loads (on some models) consisting mostly of glasses.

WATER SAVER For dishes with light soils.

LIGHT WASH

(on some models)

RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

DRYING For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 30 minutes.

PLATE WARMER

HOT PREWASH Preheats wash water to the correct temperature.

HOT START

CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal.

(on some models)

Options

An indicator light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected, on some models.

HI TEMP Turns on the heater in all final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This option may be

RINSE turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.

(on some models)

HI TEMP Energizes the heater to boost water temperature in prewash and main wash fill cycles. Recommended WASH for use with heavily soiled dishes. Option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door OFF to speed drying.

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 30 minutes. ON DO NOT use with RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK When the LOCK pad is touched twice within 3 seconds, all pads become inoperative. You can lock the controls to

(electronic models prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle or selected only) DELAY START so the cycle or DELAY START is not interrupted.

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.

To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked, touch the LOCK pad twice within 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn off.

DELAY HOURS Delays the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours.

(on some models)

RESET Touch RESET to cancel options.

(timer models)

START/RESET Touch START/RESET one time to start dishwasher cycle. Touch START/RESET a second time to pump out (electronic models) and then turn off the dishwasher. Do not touch START/RESET more than one time unless you intend to

end the cycle.

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Rinse Only

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

Plate Warmer or Drying

For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 39 minutes.

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Hot Start or Hot Prestart Option

Preheats wash water to the correct temperature.

1Select the HOT START or HOT PRESTART cycle and any other option on the push button pad.

2 Be sure the door is unlatched.

3Slowly turn the Dial to HOT START or

HOT PRESTART.

4 Latch the door to start the cycle.

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Short Wash or Light Wash or Water Saver

For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with light to medium soils that have not dried on.

1 Be sure the door is unlatched.3 Latch the door to start the cycle.

2Slowly turn the Dial to SHORT WASH, LIGHT WASH or WATER SAVER.

Start Delay (on some models)

The START DELAY will allow you to delay the start time of any cycle automatically up to 6 hours.

Start (Models with a Dial)

Slowly turn the Dial to the START or ON position, or the selected cycle. Don???t turn it past the START, ON or cycle position; you could accidentally miss a prewash.

There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

??? Latch the door to begin the cycle.

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Operation of electronic models (model GSD4000 Only)

Using the Dishwasher Door

1 The door must be closed and locked into place to select a LOAD SELECTION or an OPTION.

2If the door is opened during a cycle and left open, the dishwasher will beep once every 30 seconds until the door is closed and latched into place.

Start

Close and latch the door. 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 is loaded and the door latch is in the locked position, the control panel lights will be ON and 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.

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

Clean

This light is illuminated when a wash cycle is complete. The light will stay ON until the door is opened.

Flashing Display Lights

PLUS A

BEEPING

SOUND

PLUS A

BEEPING

SOUND

Use Jet-Dry?? Rinse Agent

Jet-Dry?? or Cascade Crystal Clear?? rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

Fill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom of lip inside the opening. Replace cap.

To check if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap and look into the dispenser.

A full dispenser should last about one month.

If the rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

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Proper Use of Detergent

Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade?? and Electrasol?? Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don???t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you???re ready to wash dishes.

The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your 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 your 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 in the water valve, which could stick while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.

Use the information in the table below as a guideline to determine the amount of automatic dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.

You???ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles require detergent in the main cup. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main cup and close.

Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch properly. Add detergent then close the main cup.

Open cup

Main cup

NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has been closed, simply turn the detergent cup handle counterclockwise until it releases. A snapping sound may be heard.

DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT

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.

Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored.

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Loading the dishwasher racks

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

Safety

Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over two fingers when possible.

Make sure small plastic items are secure so they can???t fall onto the heating element.

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Lower Rack

When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner. They may prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle.

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack.

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Wash Tower

Keep the center area clear in the lower rack.

The wash tower rises through the center of the lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.

Tower

Don???t block the upper rack wash tower.

Do not cover upper rack tower (not present on all models)

Don???t block the wash tower or load tall things next to it.

Be sure items don???t fall through rack and block rotation of the spray arm.

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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Silverware Basket

Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place 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 silverware on top.

DON???T LET ANY ITEM EXTEND THROUGH

BOTTOM OF SILVERWARE BASKET AND

RACK, TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION

OF SPRAY ARM.

Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.

Upper Rack???12 place settings Upper Rack???12 place settings Lower Rack???12 place settings

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.

1 Push the door latch to the left.

2 Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.

3 Add forgotten dish.

4 Close the door and push the latch to the far right.

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???Don???t block the lower rack wash tower.

???Don???t let items fall through rack and block spray arms.

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Caring for the dishwasher

To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior, use a good appliance polish. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.

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An air gap protects your dishwasher against water 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, so you may not have one.

The air gap is easy to clean.

1Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the chrome cover.

2Unscrew the plastic cap and clean with a toothpick.

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Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn???t draining well.

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

1/4??? Wood panel trim kit???This accessory contains trim and instructions for you to supply and install a 1??? 4??? thick decorative wood door:

???GPF25B (Black) GPF325B/GPF425B

???GPF25W (White) GPF325W/GPF425W

???GPF25C (Bisque) GPF325C/GPF425C

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

??? GPF375/GPF475

NOTE: The GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit must also be ordered and installed when the door panel weighs four lbs. or more. This kit is included with the 3/4??? trim kits.

Non-wood countertop bracket kit???This is for installations which have non-wood countertops and includes side-mounting brackets and instructions for securing the dishawasher:

??? GPF65

Consult your GE Appliance dealer to get the correct kit for your model.

These accessories are available at extra cost from GE. Call 800.626.2002 to order, or see your

authorized GE Appliance dealer. Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards are accepted. Specify accessory number when ordering.

GE Dishwasher Warranty

What Is Not Covered:

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???Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

???Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

???Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

???Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

???Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

???Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.

???Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the drain line.

???Damage caused after delivery.

???Product not accessible to provide required service.

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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. 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

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Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner???s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line.

Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours.

GE supports the Universal Design concept???products, services and environments that can be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and

mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE???s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.

GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (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 generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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

GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.

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