Safety Instructions
Caring for the dishwasher.
Stainless Steel Interior—Tub and Inner Door
The stainless steel used to make the | door should be scratched or dented during |
dishwasher tub and inner door provides | normal use, they will not rust or corrode. |
the highest reliability available in a GE | These surface blemishes will not affect |
dishwasher. If the dishwasher tub or inner | their function or durability. |
Cleaning the Control Panel
To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly.
Instructions
Protect Against Freezing
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:
1Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.
2Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve.
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Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.
Operating
Tips
Air gap
Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.
Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects your dishwasher | The air gap is easy to clean. | ||
against water backing up into it if a drain |
| Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the | |
clogs. The air gap is not a part of the | 1 | ||
dishwasher. It is not covered by your |
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warranty. Not all plumbing codes require |
| Remove the plastic cap and clean with | |
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air gaps, so you may not have one. | |||
| a toothpick. | ||
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Troubleshooting
Consumer Support
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit www.ge.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 | You have pressed the | • Press the START/RESET pad once to start the dishwasher. Press the | |
indicator light flashing | START/RESET pad while the | START/RESET pad a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you | |
| dishwasher is running. This will | wish to cancel the cycle. | |
| cancel the cycle. The light will |
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| stop flashing after the dishwasher |
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| drains (about 90 seconds). |
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| Power to the dishwasher was | • The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains. A new cycle will |
| turned off while a cycle was | start automatically. | |
| running and power has just been |
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| restored to the dishwasher. The |
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| blinking lights indicate that the |
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| dishwasher is draining the potential |
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| water inside. |
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Dishwasher BEEPS | This is a reminder that your | • Close and latch the door after opening it | |
once every 30 seconds | dishwasher door has been left |
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| open during operation. It will |
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12 | continue beeping until you close |
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the door. |
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