GE 500A200P047 Dishwasher User Manual
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1. 10 place settings Place all items to be washed with the soiled side facing the centre of the rack Wash Tower Silverware Baskets NOTE Don t place the silverware basket in the front right corner because the detergent could pour into it and damage silverware Don t let any item extend through bottom Keep the center area clear in the lower rack The wash tower rises through the center of the lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle Don t block it or load tall things next to it Also be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands Place spoons and larger serving forks in the basket with handles down Mix knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly To increase the flexibility of the lower rack the silverware basket may be split Grasp the basket at opposite corners and slide apart The basket sections should be placed in the lower rack by hanging them on the top hoop Security cell covers hinged in the silverware basket handles can be lowered to either side to secure lightweight items from the effects of the vigorous wash action Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers should go in the co2. suonon jsug uorejejsug Be sure to leave complete literature package and installation instructions with consumer Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher This could take up to 4 minutes If water does not enter the dishwasher check to be sure that water is turned on Check for leaks under the dishwasher If a leak is found turn off power supply tighten connections and restore power Check for leaks around the door A leak around the door could be caused by dishwasher door rubbing or hitting against adjacent cabinetry Reposition the dishwasher if necessary The dishwasher will drain about 5 minutes after the first fill Check drain lines If leaks are found turn off power correct as necessary and restore power QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DISHWASHER WON T RUN A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace a fuse or reset circuit breaker Remove any other appliances from the circuit UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on rack pins or something small may have dropped from the rack Water is causing utensils to rattle Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher DISHES DON T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct See How to Test Water Temperature section Unload the bottom rack first Water from dishes
3. USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal It is clean water It s there to keep the water seal lubricated WATER WON T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB If the entire bottom of the tub has water you may have a drain problem Clean the air gap if you have one See Care and Cleaning section Check the kitchen sink Is it draining well You may need a plumber If dishwasher drains into disposer run disposer to clear Be sure disposer is not clogged DISHWASHER LEAKS Suds can cause unit to overflow That s why it s so important to use a detergent that s designed for automatic dishwashers Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing This can lead to overflowing Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth MOTOR HUMS Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis If you do not use your dishwasher often set it to fill and pump out once every week This will help keep the seal moist and the food disposer clear SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers USE ONLY AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub Close and latch the dishwasher Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a d
4. HOTSTART adds 1 3 5 9 30 to Start selected cycle selected cycle Models Without Delay Wash Cycle Time Cycle Sequences Minutes approx Water Use Gallons Litres approx Wash Cycle POTSCRUBBER 7 8 35 5 63 Rinse Rinse NORMAL 6 7 30 5 63 Rins Rinse LIGHT 5 7 25 9 68 Rinse ins i Rinse SHORT OR WATER Rinse SAVER on the dial 35 250 55 RINSE amp HOLD 2 2 10 0 9 Rinse HOTSTART adds 1 3 5 9 30 to Rinse start selected cycle selected cycle HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER Load your dishwasher according to the instructions in the USE AND CARE GUIDE HOW TO GET STARTED 3 EASY STEPS TIMER DIAL DOOR LATCH CYCLES OPTIONS SELECT A CYCLE CLOSE DISHWASHER o TURN TO START AND OPTIONS AND LATCH PS Have you added soap and rinse agent How to select a cycle NOTE Your dishwasher will have some or all of these cycles or options Read the list to become familiar with the choice your dishwasher has To make sure you have clean dishes you should always choose a higher performance cycle if you are not certain CYCLES ON PUSHBUTTONS POTSCRUBBER or For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried on soils Everyday dishes may be POTS AND PANS included This cycle will not remove burned on foods HOTSTART Preheats wash water to the correct temperature NORMAL For loads of
5. Try the Cascade that best meets your own needs For Virtually Spotless results No need to pre wash your dishes 13M JOH sjuas y JSUT sjua334939 1 a HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER For best dishwashing results follow these loading guidelines Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model Upper Rack 12 place settings The upper rack is for glasses cups and bowls Cups and glasses fit best along the sides This is also a secure place for dishwasher safe plastics A cup shelf may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility Load the bottom row first then fold the shelf down and load the top row Lower Rack ZETA is 12 place settings NOTE When loading the lower rack do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle The lower rack is best used for plates saucers and cookware Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides Load platters pots and bowls along the sides in corners or in the back 10 FN mm say qe IN AA he S Ae ST f 10 place settings NOTE e Secure larger dishwasher safe plastics over two fingers when possible e Make sure when loading that small plastic items are secured so they can t fall onto the heating element
6. NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD Dishwasher must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances Electrical requirements This appliance must be supplied with 120V Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for 60 Hz and connected to an individual any other appliance while the dishwasher is in properly grounded branch circuit protected by operation as the dishwasher requires the full a 15 amp circuit breaker or fuse capacity of the circuit If the electric supply provided does not meet the above specifications it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet If the wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher s power cord into is controlled by a switch turn on the switch INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE o dnooru 329uuo 0 MOH AYLI PUO 0 MOH m HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER Models With Delay Wash Cycle Time Cycle Sequences Minutes approx Water Use Gallons Litres approx Wash Cycle POTSCRUBBER 8 5 38 6 68 Rinse NORMAL 72132 68 ins Rinse LIGHT 6 1 27 7 68 Rinse WATER SAVER 4 8 21 8 68 Rinse SHORT OR WATER Rinse SAVER on the dial 55 250 RINSE amp HOLD 2 3 10 5 9 Rinse
7. installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING 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 Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician FR WARNING FOR PERSONAL SAFETY li REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIR CUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING 7 INSTALLATION DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE FOLLOW NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES OR PREVAILING LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS e This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60 Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 amperes circuit breaker or fuse e Wiring must be 2 insulated wires with ground Minimum size No 14 gauge f the electrical supply provided does not meet the above requirements call a licensed electrician before proceeding CABINET PREPARATION amp WIRING ROUTING Wiring may enter from either side the rear or from the floor within the shaded area shown in Figure F Cut hole 1 1 2 max dia within the shaded area to admit the electrical cable or power cord The hole must be free of sharp edges If the cabinet wall partition is metal the edge of the hole must be covere
8. no less than 3 8 O D copper tubing or 1 2 O D plastic tubing Route line as shown in Figure D Extend the water line forward at least 19 from rear wall The water valve has a 3 8 N P T internal thread We recommend use of 90 degrees elbow for connection of copper tubing to water valve See Figure E Compression ni Ring Copper wn 11 2 Dia A Hole i mg y 3 19 from Wall ve from Floor Adjust the water heater to deliver water between the temperatures of 120 F and 150 F as it comes in the dishwasher Flush water line to clean out debris Cabinet Cabinet Face Figure D The water pressure of the hot water supply line must be between 20 120 PSI PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE APPLIANCES SOLD WITHOUT A CORD SET This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE APPLIANCES SOLD WITH A CORD SET This appliance must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
9. 3 4 MIN B 10 1 4 MAX A PLUMBING To continue installation go to page 16 UMBIN 11 3 4 MAX PLUMBING 34 1 4 DISHWASHER SIDE VIEW 24 MAX gt CABINET 26
10. BER cycle 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes The dishwasher will now be in the main wash 5 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500 ml of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle If vinegar rinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use 1 4 cup 60 ml of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals If yours doesn t call Service Parts Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month Consider a home water softener CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn t work the cloudiness is etching The film cannot be removed It can be prevented Use less detergent if you have soft water Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean Water temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 63 C 150 F CHIPPING OF CHINA Rough handling can cause chipping Load with care Make sure glassware and china are secure and can t jar loose See Loading section Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher Always use the top rack for delicate items BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser continued next page 23 J9A O0S uro qo 1q ou QUESTIONS
11. COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Materials required L1 90 elbow 3 8 NPT external thread on one end and opposite end sized to fit water supply Electrical Cable or 90 Elbow Screw Type Clamps O Thread seal tape Power Cord O Wire nuts 2 ro ayes JouseAusiq For new installations only O Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable iei O Electrical cable or power cord if applicable Strain Relief Thread Seal Tape Wire Nuts O Screw type hose clamps O Strain relief for electrical connection O Hand shut off valve optional i O Water line 3 8 min copper or 1 2 min plastic Waste Tee Hot Water Line Wire Nuts PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE For Undersink Dishwasher see page 26 The touch cabinet opening must have a minimum width of 24 and a minimum of 34 high from i e floor to underside of the countertop Figure A The back wall should be free of pipes or wires Figure A This Wall Area must be Free of Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to Pipes or wires Ny ensure a good fit Figure A o y in Min e of wer ja is For corner installation allow 2 min clearance Countertop i jt between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet or wall Plumbing and Electric Service or other appliances Figure B MUSSEREERICS iie MI NN il i Cabinets Square e and Plumb NN Cou
12. HE DRAIN HOSE MAY BE CUT OFF TO ACCOMMODATE THE FOLLOWING SIZES OF TAIL PIECE OR WASTE TEE 5 8 3 4 OR 1 1 A suggested method of connecting the drain hose to a WASTE TEE or a Y branch tailpiece on the existing sink trap is shown in Figure C They are made by several manufacturers purposely for electric dishwashers 2 When connecting the drain hose to a DISPOSER remove hopper plug before making connection Install waste tee or disposer according to manufacturer s instructions Note be sure to remove drain plug from disposer before attaching drain line dishwasher will not drain if plug is left in place CABINET PREPARATION Drill 1 1 2 inch diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded area shown in Figure A for the drain hose Make sure there are no sharp edges Drain hose will be passed through this hole and connected to the drain in a later step PREPARE HOT WATER LINE Follow local codes and ordinances 1 The hot water line may enter from either side the rear or from the floor within the shaded area shown in Figure D Cut a hole approximately 1 1 2 dia within the shaded area to admit the line Turn off the water supply Install a hand shut off valve in the supply line in an accessible location such as under the sink The shut off valve is optional but recommended and may be required by local codes Water connection is on left side of dishwasher Install the hot water inlet line using
13. L line on the tip of the cap On some models the dispenser can be checked by pressing the clear centre of the fill cap 2 or 3 times Add the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the top of the full line Replace the cap The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water DO NOT FILL PAST MAX LINE If you accidentally spill Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp cloth Don t leave the spill in the dishwasher It can keep your detergent from working How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent First use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers Other types will cause over sudsing Second check phosphate content Phosphate helps prevent hard water materials from forming spots or film on dishes If your water is hard 7 grains or more your detergent has to work harder Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better If phosphate content is low 8 796 or less you ll have to use extra detergent with hard water Your water department can tell you how hard your water is So can your county extension agent or your area s water softener company Just call and ask them how many grains of hardness there are in your water How much detergent should you use That depends Is your water hard or soft With Loading Detergent You ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher Two because some cycles use
14. PF325A Almond e GPF325B Black GPF325W White NOTE The GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit must also be ordered and installed when the door panel weighs four lbs or more Trimless panel kit This accessory contains parts and instructions for you to supply and install a 3 4 thick decorative wood door and lower access panel GPF375 NOTE The GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit will be included with the trimless panel kit and must be installed with it Conversion Kit At any time portable convertible dishwashers can be built in under your kitchen counter A special conversion kit is available from your dealer or service organization 12 CARE AND CLEANING is USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use abrasive or sharp objects on the panel They can damage it Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax The outside cabinet finish is durable but it can scratch So use no scouring pads or harsh or gritty cleaners The inside usually takes care of itself If it should ever need cleaning use a mild cleansing powder Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish Alternatively to remove stains inside the PermaTuf tub or if you wish to refresh the inside of your unit including the water distribution system you may also use citric acid Fill both detergent cups completely with citric acid and run dishwasher thr
15. TED PORTION OF HOSE Cut Lines A Taw dl Tayl Te gal ie zl P 5 8 LM Figure Q Do not cut corrugated portion of hose If the location requires a longer drain hose add up to 42 length to the factory installed hose Use 5 8 inside diameter hose and thin wall copper coupler to join the hose ends Secure connection with appropriate clamps not supplied Note TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION Connect drain line to waste tee or disposer as previously outlined in Prepare Drain Plumbing section of this manual Refer to Figure S Secure connection using appropriate clamps not supplied Make sure drain hose is not kinked Installation direct through the floor Under the sink connection Hose may be fastened to underside of countertop IMPORTANT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DRAIN FROM SINK INTO DISHWASHER OR SIPHONING OF DISHWASHER WATER DRAIN LINE MUST BE ROUTED AS FOLLOWS MIN 30 ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR UNDER THE SINK CONNECTION MIN 20 ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR INSTAL LATION DIRECTLY THROUGH THE FLOOR 20 Verify that power is turned off at source If power cord is used plug it into the wall outlet and go to Step 14 If dishwasher is to be directly wired to house wiring continue with this step Remove junction box co
16. Use and Care Guide Dishwasher HW Problem Solver 18 20 Preparation Front Panel Change 12 Consumer Services Built in Dishwasher Portable Dishwasher Undersink Dishwasher 15 21 Appliance Registration Model and Serial Numbers 2 China Crystal Sterling 14 Repair Service STR ERC EES RST Tan ANUS 2 Detergent Guide 8 9 Camco Service sese 25 Dispenser Cups 9 Features ccccccecceee eee eeees 6 7 For service please call How to Operate 6 7 1 800 361 3400 loading 3 osxosee iit te 10 11 Operating Instructions 6 7 Rinse Agent ccssseeseeceeeeeeeeeeee 8 Water Temperature 8 m Care and Cleaning gt reso 13 For Virtually Spotless results Wood TOD aidsia ideda 13 IMPORTANT IE ADD ONE LITRE OF WATER BEFORE INITIAL START You must add one litre of water into the dishwasher to facilitate the first start RECYCLED PAPER 500A200P047 ay we RECYCLABLE We care about our environment O A NOTE TO CONSUMERS We d 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 in
17. aight and flush to avoid interference separate hole cut for the electrical cord with door operation See Figure O Important Make sure that dishwasher is centered in the opening and there is no interference with cabinets when opening or closing the door Interference Step 7 Slide dishwasher into cabinet may cause a Figure O F water leak when dishwasher is Slide the dishwasher into the opening a few in operation inches at a time spend and inde lank Mas mue ded R E tep 11 t wat l opening and under the sink Make sure drain siap S nDccYOH nop hose is not kinked under dishwasher Check to Connect water supply line be sure there is no interference with water line to 90 elbow installed in and wiring Step 4 suopon jsug uornejejsug Figure L DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT DOOR PANEL WITH YOUR KNEE Damage to the door panel will j occur i Figure P i T Hot Water Supply Figure M 90 Elbow ia INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 12 Connect drain line Step 13 Connect power supply Follow all local codes and ordinances DRAIN LINE PREPARATION 1 All models are supplied with a pre attached 78 long corrugated drain hose The molded end is designed to fit 5 8 3 4 or 1 diameter connections to the waste tee or disposer Cut on premarked line as required for your installation as illustrated in Figure Q Note DO NOT CUT CORRUGA
18. ay yellow Iron NO Iron will rust Pewter NO Pewter tarnishes Plastics YES If it doesn t say DISHWASHER SAFE test one piece in the top rack before washing an entire set Stainless Steel YES Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can stain if left on Sterling Silver YES Don t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately and Slver Plate basket with stainless steel Salty or acid foods can stain if left on Contact between metals can Dry detergent can cause difficult to damage silver P remove black spots Place in back Don t wash copper utensils in section of silverware basket to avoid the same load Silver may get a exposure to detergent from the brown film detergent cup Adhesive used to attach some hollow handle knives can loosen Non stick YES After washing wipe the non stick coatings coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non stick quality Tin NO Tin can rust Wood NO Wood can warp crack or lose its finish wian any type of washing 14 BUILT IN DISHWASHER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ALL ROUGH IN PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE DISHWASHER IS PLACED IN THE UNDERCOUNTER OPENING ALL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES DISHWASHER SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED IN AREA WHERE FREEZING OF WATER MAY OCCUR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS THE INSTALLER MUST ENSURE THAT THE DISHWASHER IS
19. ctions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to a qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Please consult your yellow pages for your local Camco number SERVICE SATISFACTION If you are not satisfied with the service you received First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Director Consumer Relations 1 Factory Lane Suite 310 Moncton N B EIC 9M3 25 J9A OS uro qo 1q IU S 0o2ure IJMA T R PREPARE ENCLOSURE FOR AN UNDERSINK DISHWASHER WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS THE INSTALLER MUST ENSURE THAT THE DISHWASHER IS COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION e The touch cabinet opening must have NUMERO 14 2 MIN FAK L a minimum width of 24 and a minimum of 34 high from floor to underside of the countertop This dishwasher is designed to fit under a special sink bowl either FRONT VIEW double or single with a depth of 6 or less in a 1 1 2 countertop Water line to sink faucet and drain from sink can be run through Area SAC Hot water line to dishwasher is installed in Area B 20 1 2 MAX Garbage disposer is installed in Area SINK BOWL em
20. d Check door balance before wood base is removed Locate the 2 Phillips head countertop mounting screws wrapped with yellow tape and stuck to the top or side of the dishwasher Set aside for use in Step 10 Check door balance by opening and closing door If necessary latch door and adjust one or both springs before the wood base is removed Moving spring hook to rear hole increases spring tension Spring hook MUST be turned to the outside Step 1 Remove leveling legs and wood base Move the dishwasher close to the cabinet and lay it on its back Remove the four leveling legs with an adjustable wrench Remove and discard the wood base Do not Kick wood base off damage will occur Figure G Step 2 Install Leveling legs Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame The legs should extend approximately 3 4 away from the frame Figure H Step 3 Remove access panel and toekick Remove the two screws below the access panel and set aside for reuse Remove access panel by backing out the two screws located between the door and access panel These screws are secured to access panel with plastic retainers The junction box is located behind the access panel Back Out 2 Screws Figure I Step 4 Install 90 elbow Install the 90 elbow fitting to the water valve using thread seal tape on the threads The water valve requires 3 8 NPT fitting with external threads The opposite end sho
21. d into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape Also since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS suononajsu 4j9jeg uezd HOW TO USE THE UNICOUPLE Portable Models Only Before operating your dishwasher the first time Attach the Faucet Adapter The special faucet adapter supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to the sink faucet before you can use your dishwasher The faucet adapter is designed to fit standard spouts having internal or external threads You will find the adapter and two washers in the Faucet Adapter packet in your dishwasher To install faucet adapter first remove the old aerator or trim ring on your faucet spout If faucet has external threads Insert the thinner of the two washers into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout Tighten with pliers If faucet has internal threads Insert both washers into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout Tighten with pliers If the faucet adapter threads do not match your faucet spout your local hardware or plumbing supply store normally has additional fittings to adapt your faucet spo
22. d with a rubber cord protector ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO DISHWASHER A Dishwasher Sold Without Power Cord Electrical connection is on right side of dishwasher For cable direct connections the cable must be routed as shown in Figure F Cable must extend a minimum of 24 from the rear wall Alternate Receptacle 77 e Receptacle i112 Dia Location Location 1 4 p 18 i t 4 Figure F Ground Black White B Dishwasher Sold With Power Cord 1 Install 3 prong grounding type receptacle in the rear wall of sink cabinet next to dishwasher Receptacle is installed at least 6 but not more than 18 from cabinet opening for dishwasher Do not install receptacle in cabinet opening for dishwasher Edges of wall opening for power cord should be smooth and well rounded If the cabinet wall partition is metal the edge of the opening must be covered using a rubber cord protector For those models supplied with a power cord the protector is in a bag inside the dishwasher Push power cord plug through hole in cabinet wall before installing dishwasher in cabinet opening Take care when installing or moving dishwasher to avoid damage to power supply cord suonon jsug uorejejsug INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A CAUTION Do not remove the wood base until you are ready to install the dishwasher The dishwasher will tip over when the door is opene
23. e and maintain your new dishwasher properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help call 1 800 361 3400 or refer to page 25 e 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 You ll 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 we ll 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance WARNING When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions
24. everyday dishes glasses and cookware with medium soils Designed to yield high performance on average soils LIGHT or WATER For dishes with light soils SAVER RINSE For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later Make sure ENERGY SAVER option is selected Do not use detergent CYCLES ON DIALS Cycle Description HOTSTART Preheats wash water to the correct temperature Select a cycle and any optionbs 2 Be sure the door is unlatched 3 Slowly turn the dial to HOTSTART 4 Latch the door to START the cycle SHORT WASH or For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on WATER SAVER such as loads consisting mostly of glasses Select the NORMAL cycle and any options 2 Be sure the door is unlathched 3 Slowly turn the dial to SHORT 4 Latch the door to START the cycle RINSE AND HOLD For rinsing partion loads that will be washed later Make sure ENERGY SAVER is selected Do not use detergent Make sure ENERGY SAVER is selected 2 Be sure the door is unlatched 3 Slowly turn the dial to RINSE AND HOLD 4 Latch the door to START the cycle PLATE WARMER For warming clean dishes and serving plates This cycle will take approximately 32 minutes Load clean dishware to be warmed 2 Select HEAT DRY or DRYING 3 Be sure the door is unlatched 4 Slowly turn the dial to PLATE WARMER 5 Latch the door and START the cycle ENERGY OPTIONS Energy Options Energy Options Description HEAT WASH Provides
25. extra heat for best performance It is used best with heavily soiled dishes Turn the drying heater on for fast drying This option will extend the time to your wash HEAT DRY or DRYING cycle by approximately 32 minutes ON Turns all of the other OPTIONS off ENERGY SAVER Turns off the drying heat option Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved AIR DRY or DRYING OFF ENERGY OPTIONS DELAY START DELAY START allows you to delay the start time of any PUSH BUTTON CYCLE automatically 1 Select your desired wash cycle and options 2 Turn the dial to the desired time 3 The door must be latched for the dishwasher to operate suononajsu Sureod A How to Test Water Temperature To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising If the water temperature is below 49 C 120 F adjust your water heater To prevent dish damage inlet water should not exceed 65 C 150 F How to Use a Rinse Agent A rinse aid such as JET DRY makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster too For best dishwashing performance use of a rinse agent is recommended How to fill the rinse agent dispenser Unscrew the cap Note the FUL
26. in the top rack may be spilling into the bottom rack Check for improper loading Dishes shouldn t nest together Avoid overloading Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it s not empty UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE Check inlet water temperature It should be 49 C 120 F To test see How to Test Water Temperature section Water pressure may be temporarily low Turn on a faucet Is water coming out slower than usual If so wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Improper rack loading See Loading section Rising Wash Tower blocked See Loading Section DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS Water may not be reaching the detergent cups Move dishes that may be blocking detergent cup The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items If you used a powder detergent open the cup and remove any caked on detergent If the cup still doesn t open automatically call for service Detergent may be old If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box throw it away The detergent may not be working well Try Cascade Gel DETERGENT CUP LID WON T Cycle Indicator Dial must be OFF for cup lid to close and latch LATCH AFTER ADDING properly If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes DETERGENT the Cycle Indicator Dial does not advance by itself YELLOW OR BROWN FILM An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by ir
27. including the following Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is i used This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead of the appliance See Installation Instructions for grounding details Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload w Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations Load light plastic items so they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher they might come into contact with the Calrod heating element and be damaged To minimize the possibility of injury When loading items to be washed A Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and B Load sharp knives with handles up to reduce the risk
28. lar product It is available from your parts dealer Be sure to follow the manufacturers instructions 3 Use a thick paste or baking soda and water Rub with a soft cloth 4 Use a non detergent based cleaner eg Formula 409 Glass and Surface cleaner Do not use steel wool acids abrasives ammonia or a commercial oven cleaner These instructions apply to Stainless Steel surfaces and could damage other surfaces vy JeuondQ S9IJOSSQ22 ID pue area Surueo E WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY IN YOUR DISHWASHER Usually Material Safe Exceptions not safe Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some coloured anodized Some darkening or spotting possible aluminium can fade Remove by scouring with soap filled steel wool pads China Stoneware YES Antique metal trimmed hand If in doubt check with the painted or over the glaze manufacturer Or test wash one piece patterns fade Gold leaf will daily for at least a month Compare discolour with the rest of the set Crystal YES Antique metal trimmed or Load securely to prevent movement hand painted patterns fade Check your manufacturer s instruction Gold leaf will discolour for your crystal Non dishwasher NO Do not wash in dishwasher Damage to items such as dishwasher and discolouration or electronic air staining of dishwasher may result cleaning filters furnace filters paintbrushes etc GLASS YES Milk glass m
29. nel and toekick dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal Refer to Figure T Place the toekick against the legs of the dishwasher Align the access panel to the dishwasher and tighten the two access panel screws Check to be sure that wiring is secure under Align the toekick and make sure the bottom edge is the dishwasher Reattach connections if against the floor Insert and tighten the two toekick necessary attachment screws making sure the bottom edge of Pull lower rack about half way out Check to the toekick stays in contact with the floor be sure it does not roll back into dishwasher or further out If it does relevel dishwasher Remove the protective film if present from the control panel and trim Turn on water supply Check for plumbing leaks Tighten Tynen 2 connections if necessary BESS FANG E ODTOWS Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink Verify that temperature is at least 120 F Adjust the water heater to deliver water between 120 and 150 F if necessary Step 15 Dishwasher wet test check li Turn on power supply Latch door Figure T Select normal cycle on push button or electronic models On dial models turn control dial just enough Step 17 Literature to start dishwasher Be careful not to turn the dial past the first water fill On electronic models push start pad Access Panel Attachment Screws
30. ntertop 24 Dishwasher e Make sure the floor is level inside the opening and even with the finished floor of the kitchen suononJjsug uonej ejsug The dishwasher must be installed no more than 10 feet from sink for proper drainage This dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top sides and back iz The dishwasher must not support any part of the Clearance for Door enclosure Opening 2 Minimum PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING DRAIN REQUIREMENTS Follow local codes and ordinances If dishwasher is not adjacent to sink horizontal drain line should not be longer than 10 feet and should not contain more than three 90 long radius turns U CUUlIter Up ee gt Under the sink connection nstallation directly Hose may be fastened to through the floor underside of countertop Fig C 9 IMPORTANT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DRAIN FROM SINK INTO DISHWASHER OR SIPHONING OF DISHWASHER WATER DRAIN LINE MUST BE ROUTED AS FOLLOWS MIN 30 ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR UNDER THE SINK CONNECTION MIN 20 ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR INSTALLATION DIRECTLY THROUGH THE FLOOR DRAIN PREPARATION A drain hose already connected to the pump outlet is supplied with the dishwasher If the drain hose is not long enough and has to be extended use a 1 2 O D copper tubing with clamp THE RUBBER END OF T
31. of cut type injuries Do not tamper with controls Do not touch the Calrod heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly Before discarding a dishwasher remove the door of the washing compartment Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents out of the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury To minimize the possibility of electric shock disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance NOTE Turning the Control dial to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance WARNING HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater It can accumulate in the water heater and or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent the possibility of damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more or move
32. on deposits in water A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem Your water softener company can tell you about the filter Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load Silver polish will usually remove this stain CYCLE AND OPTION INDICATOR LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN CYCLE IS COMPLETED This is normal Unlatch the door to turn off the lights 22 continued next page QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE Spotting can be caused by all these things Extremely hard water See How to Choose and Use Detergent section Low inlet water temperature See How to Test Water Temperature Section Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading See Loading section Old or damp powder detergent Phosphate level in detergent too low See How to Choose and Use Detergent section Rinse agent dispenser empty See How to Use a Rinse Agent section Too little detergent See How to Choose and Use Detergent section Local water conditions and personal preferences vary Try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you A liquid dishwasher detergent may help reduce filming To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher 2 Do not add detergent 3 Select POTSCRUB
33. ough a full cycle without any dishes You may repeat as often as you feel necessary Citric acid is widely available in powder form at most drugstores across the country Do not use liquid bleach DO NOT USE LIQUID BLEACH Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter Protect Against Freezing On built in models only If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter ask a service technician to Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker Turn off the water supply Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve Drain water from the inlet line and water valve Use a pan to catch the water Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve Drain collection chamber at rear of unit below filter by disconnecting hose to pump Reconnect after draining PUMP COVER SCREWS Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot Care of the Dishwasher Top Before using wipe well with a dry cloth to remove surface dust Do not use the top of your dishwasher as a cutting board It can be scarred permanently Never let water stand on the dishwasher top Care amp Cleaning of the Dishwasher Cleaning Outside The following are Options for Cleaning Stainless Steel 1 Use soap and water rinse with clean water and dry with a cotton cloth 2 Use Stainless Steel Magic or a simi
34. rain period is reached Repeat if necessary STAINING OF TUB INTERIOR Some detergents contain colorant pigment or dyes that will discolor the tub interior with extended use Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration If cup is discolored change to detergent without any colorant SOUNDS YOU WILL HEAR You ll hear occasional clicking sounds These are normal Food disposal shredding action Drain valve opening to pump water out Timer control as cycle progresses Detergent cup opening During the drying period The motor stops VAPOR AT THE VENT Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out 24 CAMCO SERVICE CAMCO Service Telephone Numbers QUESTIONS If you have any questions concerning your appliance please write to Director Consumer Relations CAMCO Inc 1 Factory Lane Suite 310 Moncton N B E1C 9M3 IN HOME REPAIR SERVICE 1 800 361 3400 Expert CAMCO repair service is only a phone call away SERVICE CONTRACTS 1 800 461 3636 Purchase a CAMCO service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you will receive a substantial discount CAMCO Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires PARTS amp ACCESSORIES Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard cards are accepted Instru
35. sure your dishwasher is operating at its best performance We care about you and your appliance and we want your dishwasher fo do its job for you d 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 vwater 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 A Never use laundry detergents or liquid soaps that 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 to reduce water spotting to improve drying Always check and refill the rinse agent when necessary FOR BEST RESULTS The cycles a and the options you choose have an V 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 operat
36. tor How to disconnect your dishwasher 1 Remove the power cord plug from the wall receptacle 2 Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter NOTE When motor stops at the end of the final rinse the Unicouple can be disconnected and returned to storage How to drain excess water from Unicouple hoses If the sink is 34 or higher from the floor the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot be drained directly into the sink It will be necessary to drain excess water from hoses into a bowl or suitable container that is held outside and lower than the sink 4 HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances WARNING 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 Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Caution for personal safety DO
37. two washes Be sure the CYCLE INDICATOR DIAL is at OFF position before adding detergent Otherwise the detergent cup will not close and latch properly hard water you need extra detergent to get dishes clean With soft water you need less detergent Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money it can be harmful It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware called etching An outside layer of glass is etched away Of course this takes some time But why take a chance when it s easy to find out the hardness of your water Keep detergent fresh and dry Under the sink isn t a good place to store detergent because there is too much moisture Don t put powder detergent into dispenser until you re ready to wash dishes either It won t be fresh OR dry Some detergents contain colorant pigment or dyes that will discolor the tub interior with extended use Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration If cup is discolored change to detergent without any colorant Close the main cup NOTE To open the detergent cup after it has been closed unlatch the door and rotate the Cycle Indicator Dial a full turn to the OFF position When the closed cup contains soap it is best that the door be ina partially open position before rotating the Cycle Indicator Dial This will help reduce the amount of detergent and rinse aid agent spillage into the tub GRASP HANDLE ROTATE AND CLOSE TIGHTLY
38. uld fit water supply line Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the dishwasher INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 5 Fosition water line and power Step 8 Align water and electrical lines supply s Route the water line and electrical supply to their Position the water supply line and house wiring connection locations under the dishwasher Do not on the floor of the opening to avoid interference connect water and electrical in this step with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher Step 9 Level dishwasher Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling legs individually for correct alignment See Figure N Dishwasher should be level left to Ss right and front to back for proper aN dish rack operation and dishwasher ee performance Dishwasher door should L Water Power be in alignment with adjacent cabinets Figure N Line Supply See Figure O Figure e Step 10 Position dishwasher and fasten to cabinet Step 6 Insert drain hose through cabinet wesc dan R z Open the door and position the dishwasher tub flange Upright dishwasher and pos iaoi front of the 3 4 from the cabins opening Fasten the dishwasher cabinet opening Insert the drain hose into the to the underside of the countertop using the 2 hole previously drilled in the cabinet wall If a Phillips screws provided in Step 1 Be sure screws power cord is used guide the end through a are driven str
39. ut to the special faucet adapter NOTE A sink spray attachment hose can burst if it is installed on the same sink with your dishwasher We suggest that you disconnect the sink spray attachment if your sink has one and plug the hole How to connect the Unicouple 1 Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher and attach it to the faucet adapter Attach the Unicouple connector to the faucet adapter by depressing collar at the top of the connector When Unicoupler is all the way up onto the adapter release the collar It will then snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place PULL RING DOWN The Unicouple s small hose carries water from the faucet to the dishwasher Its large hose carries drain water to the sink Be sure Unicouple is pointing toward the sink bowl drain opening and the sink drain is open for water that will drain from your dishwasher If your dishwasher drains into a dis poser operate the disposer until it is completely empty before starting the dishwasher 3 Turn hot water fully on before starting the dish washer How to disconnect the Unicouple from faucet adapter Turn off the hot water Release the water pressure by depressing the pressure release button This relieves water pressure and protects you and the room from severe splashing 3 Release Unicouple from faucet by depressing the collar at the top of the Unicouple connec
40. ver Secure the power supply cable to the back of the junction box with a strain relief not supplied Connect incoming wires to dishwasher wires using wire nuts of appropriate size Connect incoming white to white wire black to black wire and incoming ground to green wire as shown in Figure S Replace the junction box cover Gem f house wiring is not 2 wire as shown in Figure S with a ground wire a ground must be provided by the installer When house wiring is aluminum be sure to use UL CSA recognized anti oxidant compound and aluminum to copper connectors TETTE 8 Check to be sure that wiring is not pinched or in contact with the door springs NOTE Check that harness leads are threaded through small hole in bracket White Neutral Ai aiaidetiriilitiili9 rtiile2ter Figure S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 14 Pre test check list Let the dishwasher run through another fill and drain cycle Check again to be sure there are no leaks Check to be sure power is off At the end of the second drain push the reset pad on electronic models On dial models unlatch the door and rotate the dial clockwise to the OFF position Open dishwasher door and remove all foam and cardboard packaging Read the Use amp Care manual to familiarize yourself with the operation of the dishwasher Add two quarts of water to the bottom of the Step 16 Replace access pa
41. vered silverware basket Forget a dish Here s when you can add it Add dishes any time during the RINSE amp HOLD cycle With other wash cycles you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion of the cycle However opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power So try to load everything at the beginning Here s how to add a forgotten dish 1 Push the door latch to the left Washing will stop 2 Wait a few seconds until the water calms Then open the door WARNING Hot vapor may rise from opened door 3 Add dishes you ve forgotten 4 Close the door and push the latch to the far right When the door is locked washing will continue Sqoey 1ouyseAqsiq nox Surpeo E You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering of these optional accessories Colour Panels 1 4 Wood Panel Trim Kit 3 4 Trimless Panel Kit ABOUT OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES These accessories are available at extra cost Please consult the Yellow pages for your local Camco phone number Descriptions of Optional Accessories Colour panels Replacement door panels and lower access panels are available in the following colours GPF300A Almond GPF300B Black GPF300W White Wood panel trim kit This accessory contains trim and instructions for you to supply and install a 1 4 thick decorative wood door and lower access panel e G
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