GE Dishwasher EDW6160N10SS Sig Series

7/30/2019 GE Dishwasher EDW6160N10SS Sig Series

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Safety Instructions ...... 2, sOperating InstructionsCare and Cleaning ............ 12Control Panel and Settings ... 4-7Loading Place Settings ........ 11Loading the Racks ............ 10Optional Accessories .......... 11Using the Dishwasher ........ 8, 9Troubleshooting Tips .. 13, 14Consumer SupportConsumer Support ..... Back CoverWarrants .................... 1S

Write the model and serialnumbers here:Model #Serial #Youcan find them onthe tub walljust insidethe door

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING --SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fireor explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal in]ur 9, or death,

_tls A WARNING! WATERHEATERSAFETYf _..J'._ "_ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in o water heater that has not been usedfor two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

Ifthe hot water has not been usedfor two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injurybgturning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using angelectrical appliance which is connected to the hot water sgstem. Thissimple procedure will allow ang built-up hgdrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or applianceduring this process.%PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCEThis dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the InstallationInstructions before it is used. If you did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet withyour dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at www.geappliances.ca orwww.moffatappliances.ca. Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiringsgstem; or run an equipment-groundingconductor with the circuit conductors and

connect to the equipment-grounding terminalor lead of the appliance. Improper connection of the equipment-groundingconductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or servicerepresentative if you are in doubt whether theappliance is properly grounded. Disposeof discarded appliances and shippingor packing material properly.

Donot attempt to repair or replaceany partof your dishwasher unlessit isspecificallyrecommended in this manual. All other servicingshould be referredto a qualified technician. Tominimize the possibility of electric shock,

disconnect this appliance from the power supplybeforeattempting any maintenance.NOTE:Turning the dishwasher off does notdisconnect theappliance from the power supply.Werecommendhaving o qualified technicianservicegout appliance.

A CAUTION: To prevent minor injurg or propertg damage Contentswashed in Anti-bacterial mode, if

available,may be hot to the touch. Usecarebefore handling. Usinga detergent that isnot specifically designedfor dishwashers will causethe dishwasherto fillwithsuds. If your dishwasher is connected to awall switch, ensure that the switch is

on prior to use. Ondishwashers with electronic controls,

if you chooseto turn the switchoffbetween wash cycles, allow 5-10seconds after tuming the switch on beforetouching START/RESETo allow the controlto reboot.

Non-Dishware Items: Donot wash items suchaselectronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters andpaint brushes in your dishwasher.Damage todishwasher and discoloration or staining ofdishwasher may result.

Closesupervision isnecessary if this applianceisused by or near children. Load light, plastic items so they will notbecome dislodged and drop to the bottomof the dishwasher-they might come intocontact with the heating element and bedamaged.

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A WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENTPROPERDISPOSALOF THEDISHWASHERJunked or abandoned dishwashers aredangerous...even if they will sit for '_justafew days." If you are getting rid of your olddishwasher, please follow the instructionsbelow to help prevent accidents.Before You Throw Awau Your OldDishwasher: Take off the door of the washing compartment

or remove the door latch keeper (as shown). Door latch keeper

WARNING! When using uour dishwasher, follow basic precautions,including the following: Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose Donot operate your dishwasher unless all

as described in this Owner's Manual. enclosure panels are properly in place. Useonly powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse Donot tamper with controls.

agents recommended for usein a dishwasher and Donot abuse,sit on or stand on the door or dishkeepthem out of the reach of children. Locate sharp items sothat they are not likely

to damage the door seal. Loadsharp kniveswith the handles upto reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries. Donot wash plastic items unless markeddishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplasticitems not so marked, check the manufacturer'srecommendations. Donot touch the heating element during orimmediately after use.

rack of the dishwasheE Donot allow children to play around dishwasher

when opening or closing door due to the possibilityof small fingers being pinched in door, Donot discard a dishwasherwithout first removing

the door ofthe washing compartment. Donot store or use combustible materials, gasoline

or other flammable vapors and liquids in thevicinity of this or any other appliance. Donot allow children to play with, onor insidethisappliance or any discarded appliance.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS



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About the dishwasher control panel. CForo e sw/thensor)Throughoutthismanual, featuresand appearancemay vary from your model.

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I1 ElControl Settings

nH Status Indicator LightsTheStatusdisplaytellsyou what'shappeningwhilethe dishwashersin operationand mayflash,indicatingamalfunction.Thelightswill comeONindicatingthe sequenceof operationthe dishwashersin.

SENSING Displayedwhilethesensorismeasuringheamountof soilandtemperatureof wate_(onsomemodels) Thedishwasherwill adjusttheselectedcycleto achieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.(onsomemodels)RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.(onsomemodels)DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.(onsomemodels)

SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.CLEAN Displayedwhen awashcycleiscomplete.ThelightstaysONasa reminderthat thedishesarecleanuntilthedoor is relatchedor untilanothercycleisselected.

_ TimeRemaining Display Ionsomemodels)Duringoperation,he displayshowsthe minutesremaininguntilthecycleis complete.Thedisplaymayadjusttheremainingtimewhilethe sensingightison.Thetime displayedat thestartof eachcyclemaychangefromthefactorysettingasthe unitcustomizestselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,the displaywillshowhoursof timeremaininguntilthe cyclestarts.

D CyclesThelightabovethe selectedpadwill beONto indicatewhichcyclehasbeenselected.Thisdishwasheris equippedwith a dirt andtemperaturesensor.Cycleengthand timewill varydependingonthesoilleveland temperature.ANTI-BACTERIAor SANIWASH Heavy32.2L(8.5gal.),84min.Medium27.6L(7.3gal.),78min.Light 23.1L6.1gal.),75min.

Thiscycleraiseshewatertemperaturenthe finalrinseto sanitizeyourdishware.Thecyclelengthwillvary dependingonthe temperatureof your inletware[NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacycleismonitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.f the cycleisinterruptedduringor after themainwashportionor ifthe incomingwatertemperatureisso lowthat adequatewaterheatingcannotbeachieved,hesanitizingconditionsmaynot bemet. Inthesecases,hesanitizedightwillnotilluminateat theendofthe cycle.NOTE:NBFcertifiedresidentialdishwashersarenotintendedfor licensedoodestablishments.

POTS& PANS

NORMALWASH

Heavy41.3L(10.9gal.),102min.Medium32.2L(8.5gal.),78min.Light 27.6L7.3gal.),73min.Thiscycle ismeantfor heavilysoileddishesorcookwarewithdried-onor baked-onsoils.Everydaydishesaresafeto beusedinthis cycle.Heavy32.2L(8.5gal.),65min.Medium27.6L(7.3gal.),60min.Light 18.5L4.9gal.),49min.Thiscycle isfor medium/heavilysoileddishesandglassware.



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SPEEDYCLEorSPEEDWASH(onsomemodels)

27.6L(7.3gal.),35min.Thiscycle isfor everydaydishesandglassware.

CHINACRYSTAL 27.6L(7.3gal.),48 min.(on some models) Thiscycle isfor lightly soiled china and crystal.RINSEONLY 9.5L(2.5gal.),12min.

Forrinsing partial loads that will be washed laten Do not usedetergent with this cycle.NOTE:Only the Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meetthe requirements of Section 6,NSF184 forsoil removal and sanitization efficacy.

_ OptionsThelightabovethe selectedpadwill beONto indicatewhichoptionhasbeenselected.PRESCRUB Forusewithheavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionMUSTbeselectedPRIORo(onsomemodels) startingthecycle.Thisoptionodds16minutesto thecycletime.NOTE:CannotbeselectedwithRINSEONLYcycle.HEATEDDRY Shutsoff thedryingheatoption.Dishesairdry naturallyand energyissaved.Forfasterairdry,LightOFF youcan propthe dooropenaftertheCLEANight illuminates.HEATEDDRY Turnstheheateron forfastdrying.Thiswillextendthetotal runtimeby8 minutesfortheSPEEDLightON CYCLE,8minutesforNORMALnd POTS/PANSnd30 minutesfor allothercycles.NOTE:CannotbeselectedwithRINSEONLYcycle.LOCK Youcanlockthe controlsto preventanyselectionsrombeingmade.Oryoucanlockthe controlsafteryouhavestarteda c_tcle.

Childrencannotaccidentallgstartdishwasherbgtouchingpadswith thisoptionselected.ToLOCKhe dishwashercontrol,ouchandholdthe HEATEDDRYpadfor 3seconds.ThelightbelowtheHEATEDDRYpadwillturn on.ToUNLOCKhe dishwashercontrol,touchandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor3 seconds.TheLOCKightwillturn off.

ADDED Whenselected,hecyclewillrun longerwiththeheatingelementonto improvebothwashandHEAT dry performance.NOTE:Cannotbe selectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.DELAYHOURS Youcandelaythestart ofa washcyclefor upto 9 hours.Touchhe DELAYHOURSpadto choosethenumberof hoursyouwantto delaythestartof thecycle;thentouchSTART/RESETnetime.Thedishwasherwill countdownandstart automaticallyat thecorrecttime.Touching

START/RESET a secondtime will cancelheDELAYSTARTelection.RESET Tochangea cycleafterwashingstarts,touchtheSTART/RESETadto cancelthecycle.TheSTART/RESETightwillflashwhilethewateris pumpedout if needed.Thistakesapproximately90 seconds.Whenthe lightstopsflashing,the dishwashercan bereprogrammedand restarted.

_t StartCloseand latchthedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleand desiredenhancements.TouchtheSTART/RESETadonceto beginthecycle.Waterbeginsto fillthedishwasher,andapproximately60secondsaterthewashactionbegins.TouchingheSTART/RESETada secondtimewillcancelthe cycleandcausethewater to drainout.Thiswilltakeapproximately2 minutes.NOTE:Thedishwasherremembersyour lastcycleso you don'thaveto reprogrameachtime.Whenthe dishwasherdoorisfullyclosed,hecontrolpanel lightswilldisplaythe lastsettingsyouselected.If you don't want to change any of the settings,simply touch the START/RESETad onceto begin the cycle.Ifthe doorisclosed,he indicatorlightswillturn off iftheSTART/RESETadisnotpressedwithintwo minutes.Toactivatethe display,openandclosethedooror touchany pad.Also,if a power failure occurs, NORMALand HEATEDDRYwill automatically be programmed.



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About the dishwasher control panel. C orode sithoutsensor)Throughoutthismanual, featuresand appearancemag varg from gourmodel.

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Control SettingsH Status Indicator Lights

The Status displag tells gou what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and mag flash,indicating a malfunction. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation thedishwasher is in.

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SANITIZED(onsomemodels)CLEAN(onsomemodels)

Displaged when cgcle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON untildoor is opened.Displaged when a wash cgcle is complete. The light stags ON as a reminder thatthe dishes are clean until the door is opened or until another cgcle is selected.

CyclesThe light above the selectedpad will beON to indicatewhich cycle hasbeen selected.SANI WASH 27.6L(7.3gal.),97 min,(on some This cgcle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize gour dishware.models) The cgcle length will varg depending on the temperature of gour inlet water.NOTE:The SANI-WASI-I cgcle is monitored for sanitization requirements, Ifthecgcle 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, thesanitizing conditions mag not be met, In these cases,the sanitized light will notilluminate at the end of the cgcle.NOTE: NSFcertified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed foodestablishments.

POTS & PANS 32.2L (8.5 gal.), 89 min.or HEAVY This cgcle is meant for heavilg soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-WASH on soils. Evergdag dishes are safe to be used in this cgcle.NORMALWASH 22.3L(5.9 gal.), 56 min.

This cgcle is for medium/heavilg soiled dishes and glassware.LIGHT WASH 23.1L(6.1 gal.}, 36 min.(on some This cgcle is for evergdag dishes and glassware.models)CHINA CRYSTAL 23.1L(6.1 gal.}, 39 min.(on some This cgcle is for lightlg soiled china and crgstal.models)RINSE ONLY 4.5L(1.2 gal.), 6 min.

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

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_l OptionsThe light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTIONhas been selected.HOT START For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils.This option MUST be(on some selected PRIORto starting the cycle. Thisoption will improve both wash and drymodels) performance. Thisoption adds 20 minutes to the cbtcletime.

NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.HEATEDDRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.Light OFF Forfaster air dry you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time by 38 minutes.Light ON NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.LOCK(on somemodels)

Youcon lock the controls to prevent ong selections from being mode. Or gou con lockthe controls after blOUhove started o cgcle.Children cannot occidentollbl start dishwasher bg touching pods with this optionselected.ToLOCKhedishwashercontrol, touchandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor3 seconds.ThelightbelowtheHEATEDDRYpadwillturn on.ToUNLOCKhedishwashercontrol,touchand holdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor 3seconds.TheLOCKightwill turnoff.

HOT WASH When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve bothwash and dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for 2, 4 or 8 hours (delay time options mayvary by model). Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the number of hours you wantto delay the start of the cycle; then touch START/RESET one time. The dishwasher willcount down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching START/RESETasecond time will cancel the DELAY START selection.

RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESETpad to cancel thecycle. The START/RESETight will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. Thistakes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can bereprogrammed and restarted.

_ StartClose and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch theSTART/RESETpad once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fi ll the dishwasher, and approximately 60seconds later the wash action begins. Touching the START/RESETpad a second time will cancel thecycle 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. Whenthe dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel l ights will display the last settings you selected.If you don't want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESETpad once to beginthe cycle.Ifthe door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESETpad is not pressed within twominutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEATEDDRYwill automatically be programmed.



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Using the dishwasher.Check the Water TemperatureThe entering water shouldbe at least 49C(120F) thermometeE Turnon the hot water faucet nearestand not more than 65C(1SOF),or effective the dishwasher,place the thermometer in a glasscleaning and to prevent dishdamage. Check and let thewater run continuouslg into the glassthe water temperature with a candg or meat until the temperature stops rising.

Use Rinse entRinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on gour dishes, glasses, flatware, cookwareand plastic.Filling the DispenserThe rinse agent dispenser holds lOOml (3.5 fl. oz.)of rinse agent. Undernormal conditions, this will last approximatelg one month. Refillwhenrinse agent is not visible in the indicaton Do not overfi ll.IT] Make sure the dishwasher door is fullg open.r-2] Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.r_ Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full. Do not overfill.F] Clean up ang spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam.r_ Replace the dispenser cap.

Indicator

Dispensercap

Rinse Aid SettingThe amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can beadjusted. The factorg setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings ofcalcium (hard water) spots on dishes, trg a higher setting. If gouobserve foam in the final rinse, trg a lower setting.Toadjust the settingRemove the dispenser cap, then turn the adjustable setting dialcounterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwiseto reduce the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils,including bones,toothpicks, skins and seeds. Remove large quantities of any remainingfood.

Remove leafg vegetables, meat trimmingsand excessive amounts of grease or oil, Remove acidic food soils that can discolor

stainless steel.



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Proper Use of DetergentUse onl U detergent specificall U made for use indishwashers. Keep uour detergent fresh and dr U.Don't put powder detergent into the dispenseruntil Uou're read Uto wash dishes.The amount of detergent to use depends onwhether uour water is hard or soft. With hardwater, you need extra detergent. With soft water,Uou need less detergent.Protect uour dishes and dishwasher b Ucontacting uour water department and askinghow hard uour water is. Twelve or more grainsis extremel U hard waten A water softener isrecommended. Without it, lime can build upin the water valve, which could stick while openand cause flooding. Too much detergent withsoft water can cause a permanent cloudinessof glassware, called etching.Use the information in the table below as aguideline to determine the amount of automaticdishwasher detergent to place in the dispensenNumberof Grains Detergent Cups to Fill

Less than 4 15 cup or fill cup to first line4 to 8 25 cup or fill cup to second line8 to 12 15 and 25 cups or fill main wash cupGreater 15, 25 cups and the open cup or fillthan 12 both lain Wash and Pre Wash cup

Open f/

cup_ Y_ II(onsomemodels)

For heovilg-soiled loads, use the Pots and Pans orHeov_ Wash cycle and odd o little extra detergent.

DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT

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NOTE:Usinga detergent that is not specificall_ldesigned fordishwasherswill cause the dishwasherto fill with suds.During operation, these sudswill spillout of the dishwasher vents,covering the kitchenfloor and making the floor wet.Becauseso mang detergent containers look alike,store the dishwasher detergent in a separate spacefrom oil other cleaners.Showangone who may usethe dishwasherthe correct detergent and whereit isstored.

(on some models)Hedium Hedium

Soft Soft Hard ExtremelyHard

While there will be no lasting damage to thedishwasher,gour disheswill not get clean using adishwashing detergent that is not formulated towork with dishwashers.

FOR DEEP CLEANING POWER

(on some models)

Forget to Add o Dish?A forgotten dish can be added ang time beforethe main wash.r_ Squeeze the door latch to release the door.r-_l Do not open the door until the water spragaction stops. Steam mag rise out of the

dishwasher.

[] Add forgotten dishes.[] Close the door.



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Loading the dishwasher racks.For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Featuresbaskets may vary from gout model.

Upper RackAlthough the upper rack isfor glasses,cupsand saucers,pots and pans can be placedin this rack for effective cleaning. Cupsandglassesfit best along the sides.Thisis alsoa secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics.The upper rack isadjustable (onsomemodels)to add flexibility in loading yourdishwasher Tolower, pushtabs in and lower.__. ,,, ,, ,, ,, ,, rack.To raise,just pull up on rack until itsnaps.Theutility shelf(on some models)may beplacedin the up or down position to addflexibility.A wine gloss holder (onsomemodels)secureswine glasses for bestwashability. Becausewine glasses comein various sizes,after loading,slowly pushin the rackto makesure they will clearthe top of the dishwasher

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and appearance of racks and silverwareThe upper rack isgood for all kindsofodd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixingbowls and other items should be placedface down. Fold-down tines (on some modelsprovide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.Securelargerdishwasher-safeplasticsover2 tines when possible.lake suresmallplastic items ore securesotheg can't fall onto the heotenBesurethat items donot protrude through thebottom of the rack and block rotation of themiddle spray arm. Thiscould result in poorwash performance for items in the upper rock.Check to make sure that no items will blockrotation of the wash arms.

Lower RackThe lower rack isbest usedfor plates, saucersand cookware. Large items such as broilerpansand baking racks shouldgo along theleft-hand side.Load platters, pots and bowlsalong the sides,in corners or in the back. Thesoiledside of items shouldface the center ofthe rack. If necessary, oversizedglassesandmugscan beplaced inthe lower racktomaximize loading flexibilitg.

Also,be careful not to let aportion of an itemsuch asa pot or dish handle extend throughthe bottom rack. Thiscould block the washarm and cause poor washing results.Fold-down tines (on some models)provideflexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.Thetines may beleft in the up position orfolded down to customize the lower rack.

Single basket Ion some models)

One-piece basket Ion some models)....._======v_

Three-piece basket ton some models)

Silverware BasketToload flatware, simply push the adjustablehandleto either side(on some models).Putflatware in the removable basket with forkand knife handles up to protect your hands.Placespoons in the basket with handlesdown. Mix knives,forks and spoons sotheydon't nest together Distribute evenly. Smallplastic items, such as measuring spoons andlidsfrom small containers should go in thebottom ofthe silverware basket with thesilverware on top.Theone-piece silverware basket (on somemodels)can be placed in the front, right sideor backof the lower rack.

The lidsof both end and middle baskets (onsome models)can be closedto contain smallitems. Long items can be placed on the utilityshelf in the upper rack.

The accessory

basket(on somemodels)can holdsmall itemssuchas: baby bottlenipples,plastic lids,corn cob holders, etc.

Don't let anyitem extendthroughbottom.

Avariety of options isavailable regardingthe three-piece silverware basket(on somemodels)in your dishwasher Thecompletebasketisdesigned to fit on the right sideof the lower rack. Additionally, each end ofthe basket is removable to add loadingflexibility to accommodate flatware andlower rack capacity needs.

Toremove end baskets, grasp the basketat opposite corners and slide apart.10



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Loading place settings...Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basketsmag varg from gour model.

Upper Rack--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings

Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basketsmag vorg from gour model.

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Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings

Optional accessories.You can change the appearance of gourdishwasher bg adding a custom panel trim kit.Wood panel trim kit--This accessorg containstrim and instructions for gou to supplg and installa 1/4" (6.4mm) thick decorative wood door: GPF525B (Black) GPF525W (White) GPF525C (Bisque)Trimless wood panel kit--This accessorgcontains ports and instructions for gou to supplgand install a 3/4" (19.1mm)thick decorativewood door: GPF575

Non-wood countertop bracket kit--This is forinstallations which have non-wood countertopsand includes side-mounting brackets andinstructions for securing the dishwasher. GPF65

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Caring for the dishwasher.Cleaning the Door PanelBefore cleaning the front panel, make sureUouknow what tupe of panel Uou have.Referto the last two letters of uour modelnumber. You can locate uour modelnumber on the left-hand tub wall justinside the door. If uour model number endswith BB,WW, CC,SAor BG,then Uou havea Painted Door panel. If uour modelnumber ends with SS,then Uou have aStainless Steel Door panel. If uour modelnumber ends with CS,then Uou have aCleanSteel Door panel.Follow the instructions below for cleaningthe door panel for uour specif ic model.Painted Door Panel (model numbersending in BB-black, WW-white, CC-bisque,SA-silver metallic or BG-graphite metallic)Use a clean, soft, l ightlu dampened cloth,then dru thoroughlu. You mau also use agood appliance wax or polish.

Stainless Steel Door Panel (modelnumbers ending in SS)The stainless steel panels can be cleanedwith Stainless Steel Hagic or a similarproduct using a clean, soft cloth. Do notuse appliance wax, polish, bleach orproducts containing chlorine on StainlessSteel doors.CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbersending in CS)Use a clean, soft, l ightlu dampened cloth,then dru thoroughlu. Do not use appliancewax, polish or anu chemical agent onCleanSteel doors.Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soileddish cloth or wet towel. Thesemay leavea residue. Do not use scouring pads orpowdered cleaners because theseproducts can scratch the finish.

Cleaning the Control PanelTo clean the control panel, use a lightlydampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly.

Protect Against FreezingIf your dishwasher is left in an unheatedplace during the winter, ask a servicetechnician to:F1cut off electrical power to thedishwasher. Remove fuses or tripcircuit breaker.J_l Turn off the water supply anddisconnect the water inlet line from

the water valve.

r31 Drain water from the water inlet lineand water valve. (Usea pan to catchthe water.)[_ Reconnect the water inlet line to thewater valve.

Checkthe airgap anb_ime

Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?An air gap protects your dishwasheragainst water backing up into it if a drainclogs. The air gap is not a part of thedishwasher. It is not covered bg gourwarrantg. Not all plumbing codes requireair gaps, so you may not have one.

The air gap is easy to clean.m Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the

cover.Remove the plastic cap and clean with[-2]a toothpick.

_!ourdishwasher isn't drainingwell.



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Before you call for service..._,_ roubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages.You may not need to call for service.

Error Messages Possible Causes What To DoSTART/RESETtatus Youhave pressedtheindicator light flashing START/RESETad while the PressheSTART/RESETodonlgwhengouwantto restartthedishwasher.dishwasher is running. This willcancel the cycle. The light will stopfleshing after the dishwasherdrains(about 90 seconds).DishwasherBEEPS This iso reminder that gout Closeand latchthedoorafteropeningit mid-cgcle.onceevery 30 secondsdishwasher door has been Jeffopen during operation. It willcontinue beeping until gou closethe door.Problem Possible Causes What To DoDishesand flatware Low inlet water temperature * Hakesureinletwater temperatures correct(seepage8).Turnonnot clean the hot waterfaucet nearesthe dishwasher,et rununtilthe watertemperaturestopsrising.Thenstart thedishwasherandturn offthefaucet.Thisinsureshe enteringwater ishot.

Water pressureistemporarilg low Turnon afaucet.Iswatercomingout moreslowlgthan usual?Ifso,waituntilpressuresnormalbeforeusinggourdishwasherAirgap ordisposerisclogged Cleanthe airgap orflushthedisposer.Improperrackloading Makesurelargedishwaredoesnotblockthedetergentdispenserorthe washarms.Seehe Loadinghedishwasherackssection.Noair gapor highdrain loop Verifgthat gouhaveanair gapora highdrainloop.Refertothe InstallationInstructions.

Spotsandfilmingonglassesandflatware

ExtremelghardwaterLow inletwater temperatureOverloadingthe dishwasherImproperloadingOldor damppowderdetergentRinseagent dispenseremptgToolittle detergent

Userinseagentsto removespotsandpreventnewfilm buildup.Toremovestubbornspotsand pre-existingilmfrom glassware:

1 Removeall metalutensilsfromthe dishwasher2 Donot adddetergent.3 SelecthePOTS&PANSor HEAWWASHcgcle.4 Startthedishwasherandallowto runfor 18to 22minutes.Dishwasherwillnowbeinthemainwash.5 Openthe doorandpour500ml(2cups)of whitevinegarintothebottomof thedishwasher.6 Closehedoorandallowto completethecgcle.Ifvinegarrinsedoesn'twork:Repeatasabove,exceptuse6Oral1/4cup)ofcitricacidcrgstalsinsteadof vinegar.

Cloudinesson Combinationofsoftwater and Thisiscalledetchingandispermanent.Topreventthisfrom happening,glassware too muchdetergent uselessdetergentif gouhavesoftwater.Washglasswarentheshortestcgclethatwill getthemclean.Water temperatureentering the Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewaterheatertemperature.dishwasherexceeds65C1150F)

Sudsin thetub Correctdetergent Useonlgautomaticdishwasherdetergentstoavoidsudsing.

=_ ,, Toremovesudsfromthe tub,openthe dishwasherandletsudsdissipate.Closeandlatchthe dishwasher.PumpoutwaterbgtouchingtheSTART/RESETadonce;then30secondsater,touchtheSTART/RESETadagain.Repeatf necessarg.Rinseagent wasspilled Alwagswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediatelg.



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Beforeyou call for service...Problem Possible Causes What To DoDetergent left indispensercupsBlackor graymarks ondishesDishesdon'tdry

Dishesare blocking thedetergent cupAluminumutensilshaverubbedagainstdishesLowinletwater temperature

Repositionthe dishes,sothe water from the lowersprag arm canflush the detergentcup. Seethe Loadingthe dishwashersection. Removemarkswitha mild,abrasivecleaner. Hake sure inlet water temperature isat least 49oc(120OF). SelectHEATEDDRY. UseHOTSTART,HOTWASHorADDEDHEAToptions. Selecta higher cgcle,such asANTI-BACTERIA,SANI WASH,POTS& PANSor HEAVYWASH.

Rinseagent dispenseris emptgControlpanelrespondedDoorlatch magnot beproperlgtoinputsbutdishwasher seatedneverfilledwithwaterStained tub interior

Dishwasher won't run

Checktherinseagentdispenserandfill as required. Hakesurethedoorisfirmlgclosed.

Water valvemagbeturnedoff Sometomato-basedfoodscan causereddishstainsTeaor coffeestains

Anoverallgellowor brownfilm can becausedbg irondepositsinwaterWhite film oninsidesurface- hardwater minerals

Fuseisblownor circuitbreaker is tripped

Hakesurewater valve(usuallgocatedunderthe sink)isturnedon.UseoftheRINSEONLYcgcleafteraddingthedishto the loadcandecreasehe levelof staining.Removehe stainbghand,usinga solutionof 120ml(1/2cup)bleachand710ml(3cups)warmwatenWARNINGBeforecleaninginterior,waitat least20 minutesaftero cgclefor theheatingelementstocooldown.Failureodo socan resultin burns.Aspeciallter inthewatersupplglineisthe onlgwagto correctthis problem.Contacta watersoftenercompang.HabeCanadarecommendsusinga rinseagentto helppreventhardwatermineraldepositsfromforming.Rundishwasherwith citricacidto removemineraldeposits.Citricacid(Partnumber:WD3SX151)canbeorderedhroughgourpartsdealer.Beebackcoverfor orderinginformation.Replaceuseorresetcircuitbreaker.Removeangotherappliancesromthe circuit.

Power isturned off Insomeinstallations,he powertothedishwashers providedthroughawallswitch,oftenlocatednextto the disposerswitch.Hakesureit is on.Controlpanel is locked Unlockcontrolpanel.Seepage5or 7.

Control panel lightsgo off when you'resetting controlsWater standing inthe bottom of the tubWater won't pumpout of the tub

SteamSanitized light doesnot illuminate at theend of the cyde(Anti-Bacteriacycle only)Noise

Reboot gour controlTime too long betweentouching of selected pads

Turnoff powerto thedishwashercircuitbreakerorwall switch)for30seconds;henturn backon. Eachpad must betouched within 30 secondsof the others.Torelight, touchang pad again,or unlockand relatch door.

This isnormalDrainisclogged

This isnormalThedoorwasopenedand thecgclewasinterrupted duringor after the mainwashportionTheincomingwatertemperaturewastoo lowNormal operating sounds

Rattl ing disheswhen the sprag arm rotates

Asmall amount of clean water aroundthe outlet on the tubbottom at the backof the tub keepsthe water seallubricated.

If gouhaveanair gap,cleanit.Seepage12. Ifthedishwasherdrainsintoadisposer,rundisposerclear. Checkto seeif gourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.If not,goumagneeda plumben Warm,moistaircomesthroughthevent bgthedoorlatchduringdrgingandwhenwateris beingpumpedout.Thisisnecessargordrging. Donotinterruptthe cgcleangtimeduringor aftermainwash.

Raisehe waterheatertemperatureto between49Cand60C(120Fand140F). Detergentcup opening. Waterenteringdishwasher. The motor stops and starts at varioustimes during the cgcle.

Drainpump soundsdurinqthe pump out.Hake suredishesare properlgloaded.Seethe Loadingthedishwasherrackssection.



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Dishwasher Warranty._t_ All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,r an authorized Customer Caretechnician. Toschedule serviceon-line, 24 hours o dog, visit us at www.geappliances.ca orwww.moffotappliances.ca, or call 1.800.361.3400. Please have

serial number and model number available when calling for service.

Staple your receipt here.Proof of the original purchasedate is needed to obtain service

under the warrants.

For The Period Of:OneVeorFromthe date of theoriginalpurchase

We Will Replace:Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis limited one-year warranty, we will alsoprovide, freeof charge, all labor and in-home serviceto replace the defective part..

What Is Not Covered: Service trips to your home to teach you how to usethe product. Improper installation.If Sou have an installation problem, contact sour dealer

or installer. You are responsible for providing adequateelectrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities. Failureof the product if it isabused, 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 bg accident, fire, floodsor acts of God. Damage caused after delivery.

EXCLUSIONOF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Vour sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this LimitedWarranty. Any impl ied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or f itness for a particularpurpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

Thiswarranty isextended to the original purchaserand any succeedingowner forproductspurchasedfor home usewithin Canada.tn homewarrants servicewill beprovided in areaswhere it isavailableand deemedreasonablebgMobe toprovide.

I IWARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR C ONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IWarrantor: iVlABECANADA INC.



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Consumer Support.www.geappliances.caAppliance Websites www.moffatappliance

Have a question or need assistancewith gout appliance?Trg the Appliance Websites 24 hours a dag,ang dag ofthe gear! For greater convenience and faster service,gou can now download Owner's Manuals,order parts or even schedule service on-line.

ScheduleServiceExpertrepairserviceisonlgone step awag from gourdooEGeton-line and schedulegour serviceatgour convenience24 hoursang dag of the gear!Or call 1.800.361.3400during normal businesshours.

RealLifeDesignStudio www.geappliances.caWe support the Universal Design concept-products, services and environments that can be used bgpeople of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of phgsical andmental abili ties and impairments. For details of Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideasfor people with disabilities, please contact: Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.

Suite 310, ! Factorg LaneMoncton, N.B.EIC 9M3

Extended Warranties www.geappliancePurchasean extended warrantg and learn about special discounts that are available while gour warrantgisstill in effect. You can purchase iton-line angtime, or call 1.888.261.2133during normal businesshours.Consumer Home Serviceswill still be there after gout warrantg expires.

ces.ca........... Order on-line,24 hours everg dog, or bg phone at 1.800.661.1616during normal businesshours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to beperformed bg ong user. Other servicinggenerallg should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised,since improperservicing mag cause unsafe operation.

[ ]JContact UsIf gou are not satisfied with the service gou received:FIRST,contact the people who serviced gour appliance.NEXT,i f gou are st ill not pleased, write all the details (including gour phone number) to:Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.

Suite 310, ! Factorg LaneMoncton, N.B.EIC 9M3

www.geappliances.ca

Register YourAppliance www.geappliances.caRegister gout new appliance on-line--at gout convenience! Timelg product registration will allow forenhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of gout warrantg, should the need arise.Youmag also mail in the pre-printed registration card includedin the packing material, or detach anduse the form in this Owner's Manual.

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