Help us help you... If you need serviceBefore using yourdishwasher, read thisbook carefully.It is intended to help youoperate and maintain your newdishwasher properly.Keep it handy for answers toyour questions.If you don’t understand somethingor need more help, write (includeyour phone number):Consumer AffairsGE AppliancesAppliance ParkLouisville, KY 40225Write down the model andserial numbers.You’ll find them on a labelfastened to the tub wall just insidethe dishwasher door.These numbers are also on theConsumer Product OwnershipRegistration Card that came withyour dishwasher. Before sendingin this card, please write thesenumbers here:Model NumberSerial NumberUse these numbers in anycorrespondence or service callsconcerning your dishwasher.If you received adamaged dishwasher...Immediately contact the dealer(or builder) that sold youthe dishwasher.2Save time and money.Before you requestservice...Check the Problem Solver (pages12 through 16). It lists causes ofminor operating problems that youcan correct yourself.To obtain a Spanish languageversion of this book, callGE Answer Center800.626.2000consumer information service.Para obtener la version enespafiol de este manual,name aGE Answer Center:servicio de informationpara el consumidor,tel~fono 800.626.2000.Energy-saving tipsThe power consumption of yourdishwasher can be minimized ifyou follow these suggestions:l Operate dishwasher only whenit’s full. Let the dishes accumulatein dishwasher. When you put inonly a partial load, use the RINSE& HOLD cycle to rinse off heavysoils. Be sure to latch the doorwhen waiting for a full load.This helps keep soils moist, easierto remove.l If you don’t need your dishesright away, use your ENERGYSAVER no-heat drying featurethat turns the drying heater offautomatically. Dishes drynaturally over a longer periodsuch as overnight.l Always select the cycle thatuses least amount of water thatwill remove the soil from theload. See pages 4 and 5.l Turn your water heater down to120°F and use the WASH HEATBOOST Option. Make sure theentering water temperature is noless than 120°F (see page 6).To obtain service, see theConsumer Services page in theback of this book.We’re proud of our service andwant you to be pleased. If for somereason you are not happy with theservice you receive, here are threesteps to follow for further help.FIRST, contact the people whoserviced your appliance. Explainwhy you are not pleased. In mostcases, this will solve the problem.NEXT, if you are still not pleased,write all the details—includingyour phone number—to:Manager, Consumer RelationsGE AppliancesAppliance ParkLouisville, Kentucky 40225FINALLY, if your problem is stillnot resolved, write:Major Appliance ConsumerAction Panel20 North Wacker DriveChicago, Illinois 60606