HELP US HELP YOU...Before using yourdishwasher, read thisguide 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 Appliances Appliance ParkLouisville. KY 40225Save time and money.Before you requestservice . . .Check the Problem Solver in theback of this guide. It lists causesof minor operating problems thatyou can correct yourself.If you receiveda damaged dishwasher...Immediately contact the dealer(or builder) that sold you thedishwasher.Write down the modeland serial numbers.You’ll find them on a labelfastened to the tub wall justinside the dishwasher door.These numbers are also on theConsumer Product OwnershipRegistration Card that camewith your dishwasher. Beforesending in this card, please writethese numbers here:Model NumberSerial NumberUse these numbers in anycorrespondence or service callsconcerning your dishwasher.Energy-Saving Tipsl Operate the dishwasher only when it’s full. Letthe dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you putin only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycleto rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the doorwhen waiting for a full load. This helps to keep soilsmoist, easier to remove.Always select the cycle that uses the least amountof water that will remove the soil from the load.l Select a SOIL OPTION that will remove soil from load.l If you don’t need your dishes right away, use yourHEATED DRY off (Energy saver) feature thatturns the drying heater off automatically. Dishesdry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.l Watch the SYSTEMS MONITOR for more ideas.See Systems Monitor section.Convenience FeaturesThis dishwasher has many convenient features:l Controls are arranged left to right as you use them.l Automatic “beep” responses to instructions and alighted display will let you know the desiredfunction has been selected.l Lets you adjust your washing cycle to the amountof soil on your dishes.l Lets you select fast, heated drying or energy-saving,no-heat drying.l SYSTEMS MONITOR will tell you what’s happeningin the dishwasher and if certain things are wrong.l Lets you LOCK the controls to prevent accidentaltampering.l Remembers your last cycle so you don’t have toreprogram each time. See Shortcut section.If You Need ServiceTo obtain service, see the Consumer Services page inthe back of this guide.We’re proud of our service and want you to bepleased. If for some reason you are not happy with theservice you receive, here are three steps to follow forfurther help.FIRST, contact the people who serviced yourappliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In mostcases, this will solve the problem.NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all thedetails—including your phone number—to:Manager, Consumer RelationsGE AppliancesAppliance ParkLouisville, KY 40225FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel20 North Wacker DriveChicago, IL 60606