Contents Air Gap Appliance Registration 11 Plate Warmer 5 2 Problem Solver 13–15 Care and Cleaning 11 Rinse Agent 6 China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Safety Instructions 3 Consumer Services 19 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Cycle Features 4, 5 Warranty Detergent, Detergent Guide 7 Water Temperature Dispenser Cups 7 Winter Storage Front Panel Color Change Loading Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions 12 8, 9 2 4, 5 Cycle Selection 4, 5 Drying Options 4, 5 Use and Care o
A note to consumer— We’d 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING—The 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. • Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on loads with normal and heavy soils. You may find that many of your dishes have lighter soils than normal; if this is the case you can save water and energy by selecting a cycle other than NORMAL WASH. NOTE: If dishwasher drains into a food waste disposal, operate the disposal until it is empty before starting dishwasher.
OFF ON PLATE WARMER (HEATED DRY ON) RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF) Operating Instructions Dial Cycles The PLATE WARMER cycle is for warming clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot foods. The cycle will take approximately 32 minutes if selected. a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select HEATED DRY. c. Be sure the door is unlatched. d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to PLATE WARMER. e. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F. How to Test Water Temperature Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.
Use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause oversudsing. How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water ‘‘hard’’ or ‘‘soft’’? With hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent. Your water department can tell you how hard your water is. So can your county extension agent or your area’s water softener company.
HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays in front right corner of lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle. The upper rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also the place for dishwasher-safe plastics. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go in the lower rack along the edge. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back. For best washing result, all items should be positioned with the soiled side facing the center of the rack. Loading Your Dishwasher Don’t let any item extend through bottom Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands.
WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY IN YOUR DISHWASHER Material Usually Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized aluminum can fade. Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. China/ Stoneware YES Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor. If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month.
CARE AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X0216) is available from GE Service and Parts Centers. The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish. Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing. If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: • Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.
HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over. Each side of each panel is a different color. You may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice. How to Change the Door Panel NOTE: Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels or when lower panel is removed. 1. Take out trim screws on either side of the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim. 2. Slide the door panel out.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE DISHWASHER WON’T RUN A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher. DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE Spotting can be caused by all these things: • Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.) • Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section.) • Overloading the dishwasher. • Improper loading. (See Loading section.) • Old or damp powder detergent. • Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser. SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air gap, if you have one.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE... To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new RCA appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Our consumer service professionals will provide expert repair service on your RCA appliance, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.
YOUR RCA DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dishwasher that fails because of a manufacturing defect.