Ge Profile Series Dishwasher User Manual

GE Profile Series dishwasher

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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-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 GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca.

• 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.
• Use only cord kit WX09X70910 or hard-wire to building electrical. Failure to follow this instruction, could result in risk of fire and personal injury.
• 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.

WARNING-WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER, FOLLOW BASIC PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
• Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of reach of children. Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.
• 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.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with, on or inside this appliance at any time.
• Do not store or use combustible materials including gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Small parts, such as rack clips and filter retaining posts, can be a choke hazard to small children if removed from the dishwasher. Keep out of reach of small children.
• Detailed grounding instructions can be found in the “PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING” section of the installation Instructions.

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 allowing 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.

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 dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

• Do not allow children to play with, on, or inside this or any discarded appliance.
• Take off the door of the washing compartment.

CAUTION TO PREVENT MINOR INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE

• During or after wash cycle, contents may be hot to the touch. Use care before handling.
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher when closing the door, closing the upper rack, or while vertically adjusting the upper rack due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched.
• Non-Dishware ltems: 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.
• Load light-weight, 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.

CAUTION ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 – latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances. This appliance must have:

• 120V, 60Hz, AC-only, 15-ampere or 20-ampere, fused electrical supply.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C (167°F).
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.
• It is recommended to have:
  • A circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
  • A properly grounded individual branch circuit.

NOTICE

• If your dishwasher is connected to a wall switch, ensure that the switch is on prior to use.
• If you choose to turn the wall switch off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds after turning the switch on before touching Start to allow the control to initialize.
• Use only powder, Finish® Quantum Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Finish Quantum° Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, and Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Aid rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE Appliances dishwashers.

Getting started

Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual

1. Load Dishwasher
   For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading section. No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil.
2. Add Detergent
   Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use detergent such as Finish® Quantum® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent. See Dispensers section.
3. Add Rinse Agent
   Add rinse agent such as Finish® Jet-Dry® Rinse Aid to the rinse agent dispenser. See Dispensers section.
4. Select Cycle
   Press the furthest pad on the left for the desired wash cycle. On some models, the light next to the furthest pad on the left will be lit to indicate which wash cycle has been selected. On other models, pressing the furthest pad on the left will show various cycles in the display window. Press the pad until the desired cycle is shown.
   NOTE: Actual cycle times vary based on soil level, water temperature, and options selected.
   The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position. The cycle will not start until the Start pad is pushed and the door is closed within 4 seconds.

AutoSense/Auto
This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly. “Time range: 1 hour 50 minutes 2 hours 10 minutes.

Heavy/Pots
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes, cookware, pots, or pans with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. *Time: 2 hours 31 minutes.

Normal
This cycle is meant for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash a full load of normally soiled dishes and is designed to conserve both water and energy. *Time range: 1 hour 15 minutes 1 hour 50 minutes.
NOTE: Normal was used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher.

Light/China
This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes. It is safe for china and crystal with no options selected. *Time: 55 minutes.