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.Save time and money. To obtain service, see theBefore you request Consumer Services page in theservice... back of this book.We’re proud of our service andCheck the Problem Solver (pages want you to be pleased. If for some12 through 14). [t lists causes of reason you are not happy with theminor operating problems that you service you receive, here are threecan correct yourself. steps to follow for further help.To obtain a Spanish languageversion of this book, callGE Answer Center (”)800.626.2000consumer information service.Para obtener la version enespafiol de este manual,name aGE Answer Center:)servicio de informaci6npara el consumidor,telifono 800.626.2000.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 PanelThese numbers are also on theConsumer Product Ownership Energy-saving tips 20 North Wacker DriveRegistration Card that came with Chicago, Illinois 60606yo;r 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.The 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 energy-saving NO HEAT DRYINGfeature that turns the drying heateroff automatically. 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).