GE GSC700 Use and Care Manual

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Safe~lnstrutiions.........................3

Operating Instrudions, Tips

Appliance Registration .................................2

China, Crystal, Sterling Connecting Cycle Features

Detergent Guide .............................................9

Dispenser

Drying Options ................................................6

Energy-Saving Tips ........................................2

Features

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Instructions .............................6, 7

Rinse Agent

Unicouple.........................................................4

Water Temperature .......................................8

Electriciw...................................5

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Cups...............................................9

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and Cleaning

Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

Consumer

Impotiant Phone Numbers .......................1 9

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service

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Before using your dishwasher, read this guide

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

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or-need more help, write (include- your phone number):

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Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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You’ll find them on a label fastened to the tub inside the dishwasher door.

These numbers are Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

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concerning your dishwasher.

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To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

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service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

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cases, this will solve the problem.

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dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the

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dishes to dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

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HOW TO USE=

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Before operating your 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

having adapter packet in your dishwasher.

or trim ring on your faucet spout.

Insert the thinner of the two washers into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.

intemd

and

ins~

faucet

extemd

two washers in the “Faucet Adapter”

faucet adapter,

has etiernd

threads. You will find the

f~st

threads:

smdard

remove the old aerator

spouts

How to connect the Unicouple

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Unicouple and its hoses completely out from storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher and attach it to the faucet adapter.

2. Attach faucet adapter by

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collar at the top of the connector.

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is onto the adapter, release the collar. It will then

snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place.

tie

Unicouple

the way up

Unicouple

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faucet has internal

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both of the washers into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.

the

faucet adapter do not match your faucet your

local hardware or plumbing supply store normally has fittings to adapt your faucet spout to

the

special faucet adapter.

NOTE: A sink spray attachment is installed on the same sink with your dishwasher

suggest

attachment lfyour sink has one andplug the hole.

The the faucet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries drain water to the sink. Be sure Unicouple is pointing toward the 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

tht

you disconnect the sink spray

Unicouple’s

thr-ds:

thmds

spout

additiond

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can burst

small hose carries water from

sink

bowl drain opening and

fu~y

on before starting the dishwasher.

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How to disconnect the Unicouple from faucet adapter

Turn off the hot water.

2. Release the water pressure by depressing

tie

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

Remove the power cord plug from the receptacle.

2. Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.

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NOTE:

rinse, the Unicouple can be disconnected to storage.

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motor stops at the end of the

and

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returned

How to drtin excess water from Uticouple hoses

If the sink is 34” or higher from the floor, the excess water in drained drain excess water from hoses into a bowl or suitable container that is held outside and lower than the

direcdy into the sink. It will be necessary to

Unicouple

hoses cannot be

siti.

HOW TO

Caution, for personal safety: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR

AN ADAPTER PLUG DO NOT, UNDER

CUT OR

PRONG FROM

GROUND~G ~STRUCTION>This apptiance

must be grounded.

b~kdown,

electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric

equipped with a cord having a grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plugged into an appropriate and grounded in accordance with the NATIONAL

ELECTWC CODE,

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grounding

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and connected to an individud, properly protected by a 15 breaker or time-delay

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If the electric supply provided does not meet

specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician an approved

must be

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120V,

branch circuit,

20 amp circuit

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above

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DANGER—hproper equipmentigrounding conductor can

a risk of electric shock. Check with a

electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the

will

not

fit

the outiet, have a proper outlet

insta~ed by a

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

qutified

connection of the

electrician.

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Your dishwasher circuit

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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the

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receptacle you plug the dishwasher’s power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on the switch.

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HOW TO OPERATE

YO~ DB~AS~R

NOTE: The

indicate the cycle that has been selected. Press pad

ftiy

lights remain on If dishwasher drains into a food waste

operate the dishwasher.

Step

step 2.

the OFF position. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. (See agent to help prevent spotting. (See How to Use

a Mnse Agent section.)

Step 3.

step 4. Q

POTSCRUBBER—For

and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal cycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.

●

NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday

dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

step 5.

. HEATED DRY

for fast drying. be extended for 35 minutes.

●

HEATED DRY OFF-Shuts off the heating unit,

thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry longer but saves energy. You can open the door after the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for overnight drying.

lights over the Cycle pads come ON to

until the light comes on. These Cycle

w~e

the door is latched.

disposd

Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)

Make sure the Cycle

Latch

Select d=ired wash cycle.

Select

until it is empty before starting

bdicator Did is

Detergent Guide.)

the

door.

items such as pots,

the desired drying option.

ON—Turns the drying heater on

Men

selected, the cycle time will

Use a rinse aid

natily.

kdicator

disposd,

pas

It takes

WT-

NORWL

SCRUBBER WASH

Cycles

Features and appearance my vary slightly.

Step

6. firn

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Turning the

immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher. There is a time delay between fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

Did

Cycl=

The SHORT WASH cycle allows you to quic~y wash loads of everyday dishes with medium soils

that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly of glasses.

a. Select the

option if

b. Be sure the door is unlatched. c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator

SHORT WASH.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle. The

~SE

partial loads which will be washed later. Do

not use detergent.

a. Select b. Be sure the door is unlatched. c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator

~SE

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

the Cycle Indimtor

did

START will begin the cycle

NORMAL WASH cycle and a drying

desired.

& HOLD cycle is for rinsing

HEATED DRY OFF.

& HOLD.

Did

sti-up

Did

to START.

and water

did

any

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