GE ADT520 Owner's Manual

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„ During or after wash cycle, contents may be hot to 

the touch. Use care before handling.

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Using a detergent that is not 

specifically designed for dishwashers 

will cause the dishwasher to fill with 

suds.

„

 

Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such  

as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters  

and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage  

to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining  

of the dishwasher may result.

„

 

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance  

is used by or near children.

„ Load light-weight, plastic items so they do not 

become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the 
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the heating element and be damaged.

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Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to 

damage the door seal.

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Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the 

risk of cut-type injuries.

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Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher 

when opening or closing the door due to the 

possibility of small fingers being pinched in the door.

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Do not touch the heating element during or 

immediately after use.

„ This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, 

and connected to an individual, properly grounded 
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit 
breaker or time-delay fuse.

„ If the electric supply provided does not meet the 

above specifications, it is recommended that a 
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

„ Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for 

any other appliance while the dishwasher is in 
operation as the dishwasher requires the full 
capacity of the circuit.

„ If the wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher’s 

power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on 
the switch.

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a 

few days.” If you are getting rid of your dishwasher, please follow the instructions 

below to help prevent accidents.

„ Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this or any discarded appliance.
„ Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove 

the latch by 

removing the two screws from the latch receiver inside the tub (as shown).

„ Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this appliance at any time.

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If your dishwasher is connected to a wall 

switch, ensure that the switch is on prior 

to use.

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If you choose to turn the wall switch 

off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 

seconds after turning the switch on before 

touching Start to allow the control to 

initialize.

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Use only powder, Cascade

 All-in-1 ActionPacs™, 

liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended 

for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the 

reach of children. Cascade

Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, and Cascade 

Rinse Aid™ rinse agents have been approved for use 

in all GE dishwashers.