GE GSC3200 User Manual

Dishwashers

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Owner’s Manual

Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7

Operating Instructions

Connecting Electricity . . . . .11

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . .13

Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

Loading the

Dishwasher Racks . . . . . .18, 19

Optional Accessories . . . . . .21

Unicouple . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–10

Using the Dishwasher . .16, 17

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .22–27

Customer Service

Product Registration . . . . . . .29

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . .3, Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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GE & You, A Service Partnership.

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your dishwasher properly. Just a little preventive care on your part
can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your
dishwasher.

Read this Manual

Important!

Two easy ways to register your appliance!

■ Through the internet at www.geappliances.com

■ Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

Write the model and serial numbers here.

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You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain
service under the warranty.

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You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our
chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service
at all.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call
away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back
section. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center

® at 800.626.2000,

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

OR

Visit our Website at:

www.geappliances.com

If You Need Service

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Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in
a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent
the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water
faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before
using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during this process.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

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Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is
used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions
sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling
us toll-free at the GE Answer Center

®

, 800.626.2000.

■ Connect to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment­grounding conductor with
the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment­grounding terminal or lead
of the appliance.

■ 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.

■ Dispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or
packing material properly.

■ Do not attempt to repair

or replace any part of your
dishwasher unless it is
specifically recommended
in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician.

■ To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power
supply before attempting any
maintenance.

NOTE:

Turning
the dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.
We recommend having a
qualified technician service
your appliance.

PROPER INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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DO NOT…

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack of
the dishwasher.

■ Do not discard a dishwasher

without first removing the
door of the washing
compartment.

■ Do not store or use

combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

■ Do not allow children to play

inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance.

WARNING!

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WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER

■ Use only powder, tabs or

liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use
in a dishwasher and keep
them out of the reach of
children. Cascade®
Automatic Dishwashing
Detergent has been approved
for use in all GE dishwashers.

■ Locate sharp items so that

they are not likely to damage
the door seal.

■ Load sharp knives with the

handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.

■ Do not wash plastic items

unless marked

dishwasher

safe

or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked,
check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not

wash items such as electronic
air cleaner filters, furnace
filters and paint brushes in
your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwasher
may result.

■ Do not touch the heating

element during or
immediately after use.

■ Do not operate your

dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly
in place.

■ Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or
near children.

■ 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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS
SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the unicouple.

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Before Operating the 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 of the 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
spout 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.

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How to Connect the Unicouple

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 the collar at the top of the
connector. When Unicouple is all the way up onto
the adapter, release the collar. It will then snap into
position to lock the Unicouple in place.

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
disposer, operate the disposer until it is completely
empty before starting the dishwasher.

Turn hot water fully on before starting the
dishwasher.

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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.

Release Unicouple from faucet by depressing the collar at the
top of the Unicouple connector.

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How to Disconnect the Unicouple from Faucet Adapter

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About the unicouple.

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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.

Remove the power cord plug from the wall receptacle.

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.

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How to Disconnect the Dishwasher