GE GSC452 Use and Care Manual
Contents
Dlkhwasher
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Sterling
Cycle Features
Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7
Dispenser Cups
Electrical Requirements
Energy Saver
Energy-Saving Tips
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Features
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Model and Serial Numbers
Operating Guide
Cycle Selection
Soil Level
Potscrubber
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15
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5
7
11
4,5 Water Temperature 6
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4
8,9
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4,5
5
7
4,5,7
Problem Solver 13,14
Repair Service
Rinse Agent 6
Safety Instructions
Unicouple
User Maintenance Instructions 15
Warranty Back Cover
Winter Storage
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read this book carefully. ‘
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new dishwasher
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If youdon’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Aff’rs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder)that soldyou the dishwasher.
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Savetime and money.
Beforeyoucall for service...
Check the Problem Solver (pages
13and 14).It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
Writedown themodel and
serial numbem.
You’llfind them on a label just
inside the dishwasher door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that comes with
your dishwasher. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:
Number
Serial
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
Toobtain Hispanic version of
this book, call
GE Answer Cente#
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Ma obtener la versi6n en
espaiiol de 6ste manual,
name a
GE Answer Center$’
servicio de informaci6n
para el consumidor,
tek$fono800.626.2000.
The power consumption of your
dishwasher can be minimized if
you follow these suggestions:
QOperate dishwasher only when
Letdishes accumulate in
full.
dishwasher. When you put in a
partial load, use RINSE ONLY
cycleto rinse off heavy soils. Be
sure to latch door when waiting for
full load. This helps keep soils
moist, easier to remove.
● Select cycle that uses least
amount of water to remove soil
from load. See pages 4 and 5.
● If you don’t need your dishes
right away,use your ENERGYSAVERno-heat feature that turns
the drying heater off automatically.
Dishes dry naturally over a longer
period such as overnight.
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IMPORTANT
Read all instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before usingthis appliance.
W~G—.en using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, inchling the
following:
● Use this appliance only for
its intended
fmd described in this Use
will
purpose, as you
and Care Book.
. ‘l’hisdishwasher 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
obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you. See
page 11fix additional instructions.
–Connect to a properly ~ted,
pro~cted and sized power-
supply circuit to avoidelectrical
overload.
—Thisappliance must be
grounded. In the
event of a
malfimction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock byproviding a
path of least resistance for
electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet that is
installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
DANGER-Improper
comection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result
in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or
service technician if you are in
doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modi~ the plug provided
with the appliance; if it will not
fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified , “
electrician.
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● Load Iight plastic items so “:
hey will
notbecomedislodged ‘.
and drop to the bottom of the - dishwasher-they might come
into contact
with the heating ‘
unitandbe-gd. ~.: . ~
Tomidmize
the possibility of -
injury.
@When loading items to be
washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door
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B. Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
● Do nottouch 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.
● 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
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avoid@sonal injury. ,~,.,,
● Topnwent dishwasher fkom ~,~,
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tipping over, do not extend both .,
racks when loaded, and do not ‘~~
lean orpushduwn on: ,. ~ .1{
-open door . ~ , ~ ::.
‘uPl?er mck when My ~ . ‘:
extended.
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●HROGENG&iS ... : :
produced by the chemical action
within
yourwater heater. It can “
accumulate in the water heater
and/or water pipes if hot water .
~“not &n
used for a period (
of two weeks or longer.
~ROGEN ~ IS ~.. ;X
EXPLOSIVE. Toprevent the ~
possibility of damage or injury,
if
you have not used hot water for ‘
two weeks or more, or mwe into -‘
a residence in which the hot ~-
water systemmay not have been ‘~
used for some time, turn on all
hot water fhucetsand allow them
to run for severalminutes before “
wing my electrical Wpli~@ ‘-.-”-
“ which is connected to”the hot =
water system. This will allow :
any hydrogengas to escape. w
AIso, since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during ..
this process.
SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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How to operate your dishwasher
Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial
(Locked)
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(Turn to Start)
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● Before using your dishwasher the
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first time, install the Faucet
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Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
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Adapter according to instructions model approximately 10%for
on page 12.This is a one-time Normal cycle.
only chore.
STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,
bowls, etc. according to - instructions on pages 8 and 9.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the
detergent dispenser. Make sure the
Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
See pages 6 and 7.
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. See page 6.
Connect Unicouple and electricity
STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start
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dishwasher.
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
stafiing the dishwash&.-(See Cycle
selection hints on next page.)
Toobtain the benefits of a complete
cycle, be careful that you do not
turn the dial any further than
necessary to start the dishwasher.
● ForPCYI’SCRUBBERand
NORMAL WNH:
according to instructions on pages
11and 12.
STEP 3. Select Drying Heat
POT- NORMAL
wRuRSER WASH
Option.
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Push selected cyclebutton.
a.
Latch the door.
b.
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to ON position to start the cycle.
● ForLIGHT WASHcycle:
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DRY
RINSE
WI i~y C4wIG
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push NORMAL WASHbutton.
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to LIGHT WASHposition.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.
● ForRINSE ONLY cycle:
LIGHT ~0
WASH
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OFF ,
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RINSE ,~ugqmm
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HEATED DRYING. lhms the
drying heater on for fmt drying.
ENERGY SAVER(no-heat
drying). Tbms the drying heater off
to saveenergy. Dishes dry naturally
over a longer period such as
overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycleis complete to reduce the
natural drying time.
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DRY
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select ENERGY SAVERdrying
option.
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to RINSE ONLY position.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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Cycle Selection Hints
P~SCRUBBER–
For items such as pots, pans and
casseroles with dried-on or bakedon soils. Every day dishes maybe
included.
It is important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 8 and 9.
NORMAL WASH–
For most loads of everydaydishes,
glasses and cookware.
LIGHT WASH–
For dishes that have been pre-
rinsed before loading. Also, for
washing very lightly soiled dishes
with soils that have not dried on.
RINSE ONLY–
For rinsing partial loads which will
be washed later. Do not use
detergent.
.:~ What Happens inEach Cycle
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● You’llhear occasional clicking
sounds:
food disposer shredding
—Soft
action.
–Drain valve opening to pump
water out.
—Timer control as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
● The motor stops during drying.
● Water vapor comes through the
vent under the door latch during
drying and when water is being
circulated.
Minimum
Water Use
Wash
Cycles
NORMALWMH
LIGHT WASH
RINSE ONLY
~. DryingOptions:
HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE ONLY.
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Add 29 minutes to wash cycle time.
ENERGY SAVER. Calrod Heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
*Unextended times. These cycle times may be increased up to 15 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher
to heat the water to proper temperature for good washability.
Gallons (approx.
(approx.)
12.4
10.6
8.8
5.0
Wash
minutes) Cycle Sequence
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68*
45*
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32*
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