GE GSC3230, GSC3400 Owner’s Manual
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Operating Instructions |
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Connecting Electricity |
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Control Panels |
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Control Settings |
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Dial Cycles |
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Dishwasher Racks . . . . . |
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Optional Accessories . . |
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Unicouple . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using the Dishwasher |
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Care and Cleaning . . . . |
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Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
for Service . . . . . . . . . . . .23–27
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . . .29
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . .3, Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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165D4700P334 49-55014 11-05 JR |
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GE & You, A Service Partnership.
Important!
Two easy ways to register your appliance!
■ Through the internet at ge.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.
Read this Manual
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.
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Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips
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.
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If You Need Service
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: ge.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
WARNING!
WATER HEATER SAFETY
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.
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PROPER INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE
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 visiting our website at ge.com.
■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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
To prevent minor injury or property damage
■Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if available, may be hot to the touch. Use care before handling.
■ Using a 
detergent 
that is not 
specifically 
designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.
■ If your dishwasher is connected to a wall switch, ensure that the switch is on prior to use.
■On dishwashers with electronic controls, if you choose to turn the switch off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds after turning the switch on before touching START/RESET to allow the control to reboot.
■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.
■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.
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WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous… even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away
Your Old Dishwasher
Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch (as shown).
(on some models)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:
■Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
■Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children.
Cascade®, Cascade® Complete and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and
Jet-Dry® and Cascade Rinse Aid® rinse agents have 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.
■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 tamper with controls.
■Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
■Do not allow children to play around dishwasher when opening or closing door due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched in door.
■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 with, on or inside this appliance or any discarded appliance.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS
SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the unicouple.
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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About the unicouple.
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.
2 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.
3 Turn hot water fully on before starting the dishwasher.
How to Disconnect the Unicouple from Faucet Adapter
1 Turn off the hot water.
2 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 connector.
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