Ge GSC580 User Manual

Dishwasher
Safe~ Instructions.........................3
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration .................................2
China, Crystal, Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting Electricity Cycle Features
Detergent Guide .............................................9
Dispenser Drying
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions .............................6, 7
Rinse Agent
Unicouple.........................................................4
Water Temperature .......................................8
Cups...............................................9
Options................................................6
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Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
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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 or need more help, write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer
800.626.2000 consumer information service.
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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 . . .
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
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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
-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 20 North Chicago, IL 60606
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WARNING—When
appliance, always exercise basic
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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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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer
—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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in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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,
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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
safety precautions, including the following:
This dishwasher must be properly
installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
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before it is used. If you did not
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Do not store or use combustible
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To minimize the possibility of injury.
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
tie
reduce
Do not tamper with controls.
risk of cut-type injuries.
Do not touch the
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 of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe to avoid
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before attempting any maintenance. 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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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.
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To minimize the possibility of
electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply
WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS
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produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater
heating element during
warnings on container labels
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HOW TO USE THE
UNICOWLE
Before operating your dishwasher the first time...
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the 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,
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.
The special faucet adapter
first remove
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If faucet has internal threads:
Insert both washers into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.
If the faucet adapter threads do not match your faucet spout,
your supply store normally has additional fittings to adapt your faucet spout to the special faucet adapter.
NOTE: A sink spray attachment hose can burst is installed on the same sink with your
We suggest that you disconnect the sink spray
attachment if your sink has one and plug the hole.
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
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faucet adapter by depressing 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.
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The the faucet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries drain water to the sink. Be sure Unicouple is pointing toward the sink 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.
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Unicouple’s
small hose carries water from
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bowl
drain opening and
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How to use the
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Faucet-Flo
nozzle
The
Faucet-Flo nozzle
part of the Unicouple connector. Operate the nozzle by depressing the pressure release button on the front of the Unicouple connector. You will find the nozzle useful for several reasons.
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For example:
It allows you to flush the
cold water out of the hot water
line
so that you can better
regulate your water temperature.
It allows you to test the
temperature of the water
bef;re
starting your 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.
How to disconnect your dishwasher
1. Remove the power cord
receptacle.
2. Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.
plug
from the wall
NOTE: When motor stops at the end of the final rinse, the Unicouple can be disconnected and returned to storage.
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.
HOW TO CONNECT
Caution, for personal safety:
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR
AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
ELECTNCITY
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
Dishwasher must be electrically grounded in accordance with absence of
local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
local
codes and ordinances, or in the
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and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or
If the electric supply
provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended
that a licensed electrician install
an approved outlet.
tlmeqelay fuse.
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GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
Your dishwasher circuit
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should not be used for any other appliance while the dishwasher is in operation as the dishwasher requires the full capacity of the circuit.
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plug the dishwasher’s power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on the switch.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER
STEP 1.
Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,
pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide).
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).
STEP 3.
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Select drying option.
Turns the
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drying heater on for fast drying.
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ENERGY SAVER (no heat boost).
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Turns the drying heater off to save energy. The dishes will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher after the
cycle
is complete to reduce natural drying time.
Use of this option reduces electrical energy used by this model approximately
10%
for the NORMAL
WASH cycle.
STEP 4.
Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.
(See Cycle Selection Hints). If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer,
operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher.
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you
than necessary
For POTSCRUBBER and NORMAL WASH
do not turn the dial any farther
to start the dishwasher.
cycles:
a. Push selected cycle button. b. Latch the door. c.
Slowly
turn the Cycle
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Indicator Dial to ON position to start the cycle. You will hear the motor start. There is a time delay between the start-up and the water fill so you-will not hear any wash action right away.
For LIGHT WASH cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
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b. Select NORMAL WASH cycle. c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator “‘
Dial to the LIGHT WASH position.
d.
Latch door to start the cycle.
For RINSE & HOLD cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Select ENERGY SAVER
drying option.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator ,
Dial to the RINSE & HOLD
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d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Cycle Selection Hints
It is important to follow the Loading instructions.
POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots,
pans, cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy soil. Everyday dishes may be included.
NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday
dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.
LIGHT WASH—For
have not dried on, or that have extra preparation before loading. It saves water and energy.
RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads
which will be washed later.
dishes with 1
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Do not use detergent.
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