GE 500A200P047 Dishwasher User Manual


 
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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:
Ð to reduce water spotting
Ð to 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.
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
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.
or refer to page 25.