GE GPF40BC, GPF40WH, GPF40BK Use And Care Manual
Dishwasher
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Appliance Registration ..................................2
China, Crystal, Sterling ...............................10
Cycle Features ............................................4, 5
Cycle Selection Chart ....................................5
Detergent Guide .............................................7
Dispenser Cups ...............................................7
Drying Options
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Energy-Saving Tips.........................................2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........................4, 5
Loading
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Operating instructions ..............................4, 5
Rinse
Agent......................................................6
Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................6
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Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
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Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Models
GSD85Q GSD880
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GE Appliances
HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide carefully.
It is intended to help you
operate
and
maintain your new
dishwasher properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If YOU don’t understand
something
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 . . .
or-need more help, write (include”
your phone number):
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It
lists
causes
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
of minor operating problems that
vou
can correct
vourself.
Appliance Park
.
,
Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language
Para
obtener la versi6n
en
version of this book, call
espafiol
de
este
manual,
GE Answer
Center@
name a
800.626.2000
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Center,@
consumer information service.
servicio
de information
para
e] consumidor,
telifono 800.626.2000.
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.
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YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is
still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
ENERGY-SAVING
TWS
● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the ● If you don’t need your dishes right away, allow the
dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in
dishes to dry naturally over a longer period such as
only
a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to
overnight.
rinse off heavy soils.
● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount
of water that will remove the soil from the load.
(See the Operating section.)
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WARNING—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
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Use this appliance
only for its intended
purpose, as you will find described in this
Use
and Care Guide.
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This dishwasher must be properly
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installed and located in accordance
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with the Installation Instructions
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before it is used. If you did not
receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer
Center!
800.626.2000.
—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.
—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
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Do
not store or use combustible
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materials, gasoline or other
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flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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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 heating element and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of
i~ury.
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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 the handles up to
reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not touch the 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
~f
children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
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To minimize the possibility of
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electric shock, disconnect this
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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.
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WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater andor
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 moved 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
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER
Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum
performance on loads with normal and heavy soils.
You may find that many of your dishes have lighter
soils than normal, if this is the case you can save
water and energy by selecting a cycle other than
NORMAL WASH.
NOTE: The lights over the Cycle and Energy Option
pads come ON to indicate the cycle/option that has
been selected. Press pad firmly until the light comes
on. These Cycle and Option Indicator lights remain on
while the door is latched.
If dishwasher drains into a food waste disposal,
operate the disposal until it is empty before starting
dishwasher.
Step 1.
Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)
Step
2.
Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at the
OFF position. Add detergent to the detergent
dispenser. (See Detergent Guide.) Use a rinse aid
agent to help prevent spotting. (See How to Use
a Rinse Agent section.)
Step 3.
Latch the door.
Step 4.
Select desired wash cycle.
● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans
and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will
get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal
cycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.
● NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday
dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.
● LIGHT WASH—For loads that have dishes with
light soils.
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NORMAL LIGHT WASH HEAT
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Features and (Ippearatzce may vary slightly.
Step 5.
Select the desired Energy Options.
● WASH HEAT BOOST—Use this option for
best performance with heavily-soiled dishes.
When selected, the wash cycle is extended while the
dishwasher heats the water for the best washing and
drying. (See Cycle Selection Chart).
● HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on for
fast drying. When selected, the cycle time will be
extended for 35 minutes.
● HEATED DRY off-Shuts off the heating unit,
thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes
longer but saves energy. You can open the door after
the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.
● OPTIONS RESET—Turns all Energy Options off.
Step 6.
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the Cycle Indicator Dial to START.
● Turning the dial to START will begin the cycle
immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete
cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any
farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher.
There is a time delay between start-up and water fill
so you will not hear any wash action right away.
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Dial Cycles
The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing
partial loads which will be washed later.
Do
not use detergent.
a. Make sure HEATED DRY is off.
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to
RINSE &
HOLD;
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Cycle Selection Chart
Wash Cycles
Water Use
Gallons
(approx.)
POTSCRUBBER
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
SHORT WASH
RINSE & HOLD
10.6
9. I
7.9
6.4
3.0
The SHORT WASH cycles allows you to quickly
wash loads of
evervdav
dishes with medium soils that
have not dried on,
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as loads consisting mostly of
glasses. Delay
Start cannot be used with this cycle.
a. Select The NORMAL WASH cycle and any
Energy Option if desired;
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to
SHORT WASH.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Wash Cycle
Time
Minutes
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Cycle Sequence
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Wash
Heat Boost option is selected
Drying Options:
HEATED DRY on. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 35 minutes to wash cycle time.
HEATED DRY off. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
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Good
Dishwashing
Starts with HOT Water
To
get dishes
clean and
dry, you need hot water.
For good
washing
and
drying,
the entering water must be
at least 120°F.
To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed
150°F.
How to Test Water Temperature
Check your water temperature with a candy or meat
Helpful hints:
II’
outside temperatures
arc
unusually
thermometer. Turn
on the hot water
faucet neurest
low, or if your water travels a long distance from water
the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass
tind
heater [o dishwasher, you
may
need to set your water
let the water run continuously into the
glass
until the heater’s
thermosttit
up. If you have not used hot
wuter
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is
for
some time, the water in the pipes will be
cold.
Turn
below 1200 F., adjust your water heater. on the hot water
faucet at
the sink
and
allow it to run
until the water is hot. Then
start
the dishwasher. If
you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water
for
showers, give your water
hetiter
time to recover
before
operating the dishwasher.
To improve washability
if
the water is less than
120°F. and
you cannot adjust your water heater: Select
a
longer cycle or the WASH HEAT BOOST option and
fill
both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.
How to Use a Rinse Agent
The rinse agent 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 such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form
Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.
Unscrew the cap.
Add liquid rinse agent
until
it just reaches the
bottom of lip inside the
dispenser opening.
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Replace cap. The
dispenser automatically
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releases rinse agent into
final rinse water.
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
approximately
4Y~
ounces. This should last about
3
months. Fill as needed.
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
If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:
BENCKISER
CONSCJMER
PRODUCTS,
[NC
(“JET-DRY” )
Corporate Centre
1
55 Federal Road
P.O.
Box
199
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Danbury, CT 06813-1991
You may
check
to see if you need to
add
rinse agent by
removing the fill cap and looking into the container.
You may also check the rinse agent, on some models,
by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or
3
times.
If rinse agent is drawn into the center
of the fill cap.
you have enough.
If
the center area remains clear
add
rinse agent,
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