GE 500A200P047 A Note To Consumers, Before using your dish- washer, read this guide carefully

A NOTE TO CONSUMERS

WeÕd like to thank you and congratulate you for making the wise decision in purchasing your dishwasher.

This User Guide is designed to be kept near your dishwasher at all times for quick and easy reference. Features may vary on some dishwasher models. Please read the following tips to insure your dishwasher is operating at its best performance.

We care about you and your appliance and we want your dishwasher to do its job for you.

¥HOT WATER –Your dishwasher needs hot water for best results.

Water entering the dishwasher should be at least 120°F. but your dishwasher performs BETTER with HIGHER water temperatures not to exceed 150¡F.

¥WATER HARDNESS –The hardness of the water plays an important part in how well your dishwasher cleans. In areas where water is very hard (12 grains or more), it may be necessary to install a water softener. If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, contact your local water department.

•DETERGENTS –Only use detergents labeled for use in automatic dishwashers.

Never use laundry detergents or liquid soapsÉthat will cause oversudsing and leaks. The amount of detergent you use depends on the water hardness and the amount of soil on your dishes. In most cases, detergent amounts should be increased for hard water and heavy soil.

¥RINSE AGENT –should always be used:

Ðto reduce water spotting

Ðto improve drying.

Always check and refill the rinse agent when necessary.

¥FOR BEST RESULTS –The cycles and the options you choose have an effect on the results you get. Please, see the Operating Instructions and Tips for more information.

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Before using your dish- washer, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you donÕt understand something or need more help, call:

1-800-361-3400

or refer to page 25.

If you received a damaged dishwasher…

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher.

Save time and money.

Before you request service…

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

YouÕll find them on a label fastened to the tub wall just inside the dishwasher door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

_____________________________________________

Model Number

_____________________________________________

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher. Staple sales slip here.

We’ll be there…

No matter what major appliance you buy from us, you always get more than a quality product. You receive the added assurance that, should you ever need our help, weÕll be there.

We ask that you please be sure to read all the Important Safety Instructions before operating your new appliance to insure your safety.