GE GSC3230, GSC3400 Owner’s Manual
Dishwashers
165D4700P334 49-55014 11-05 JR
GSC3200
GSC3230
GSC3400
GSC3430
Owner’s Manual
Safety Information
. . . . . . .4–8
Operating Instructions
Connecting Electricity . . . . .12
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . .13
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . .14
Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Loading the
Dishwasher Racks . . . . . .19, 20
Optional Accessories . . . . . .22
Unicouple . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–11
Using the Dishwasher . .17, 18
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .21
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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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 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.
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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: ge.com
If You Need Service
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Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips
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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.
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.
WARNING!
WATER HEATER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
PROPER INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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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READ AND FOLLOW THIS
SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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.
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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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