UseandCareGuide
Dishwasher
Welcome to the GE family!
Register your product today – call toll-free 800.626.2000 – 24 hrs. a day.
You’ll find the Model & Serial numbers located on a label fastened on the inside of your new dishwasher.
Safety Instructions |
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Operating Instructions, Tips |
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Connecting Electricity ................................... |
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Cycle Features ............................................ |
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Detergent Guide ............................................. |
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Dispenser Cups ............................................... |
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Drying Options............................................ |
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Features........................................................ |
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Loading ................................................... |
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Operating Instructions.............................. |
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Rinse Agent...................................................... |
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Unicouple..................................................... |
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Water Temperature ....................................... |
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Care and Cleaning |
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Dishwasher Top ........................................... |
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Winter Storage ............................................. |
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Front Panel Change..................................... |
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Consumer Services................... |
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Appliance Registration.................................. |
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Important Phone Numbers........................ |
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Model and Serial Numbers .......................... |
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Repair Service............................................... |
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Warranty ........................................ |
Back Cover |
Convertible Models GSC720
GSC900
GE Appliances
A note to consumer—
We’d like to thank you and congratulate you for making the wise decision in purchasing your dishwasher.
This User Guide is designed to be kept near your dishwasher at all times for quick and easy reference. Features may vary on some dishwasher models. Please read the following tips to insure your dishwasher is operating at its best performance.
We care about you and your appliance and we want your dishwasher to do its job for you.
•HOT WATER—Your dishwasher needs hot water for best results. Water entering the dishwasher should be at
least 120°F. but your dishwasher performs BETTER with HIGHER water temperatures not to exceed 150°F.
• WATER HARDNESS—The hardness
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•DETERGENTS—Only use detergents labeled for use in automatic dishwashers.
Never use laundry detergents or liquid soaps…that will cause oversudsing and leaks. The amount of detergent you use depends on the water hardness and the amount of soil on your dishes. In most cases, detergent amounts should be increased for hard water and heavy soil.
•RINSE AGENT—should always be used:
—to reduce water spotting.
—to improve drying.
Always check and refill the rinse agent when necessary.
•FOR BEST RESULTS—The cycles and the options you choose have an effect on the results you get. The following are examples. (Please, see
the Operating Instructions.)
•TEMP BOOST OPTION—
—use with heavily soiled loads.
—provides additional heat for best
washing and drying.
•POTS PANS CYCLE—
—use with dried or baked-on heavily soiled loads.
• HEATED DRY OPTION—
— assures faster drying.
— be sure to use a rinse agent.
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, call:
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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.
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
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher.
Para obtener la versión en español , llame a
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GE Answer Center,
servicio de información para el consumidor, teléfono 800.626.2000.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will find described in this guide.
•Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher. Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents out of reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal 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 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.
•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.
Do not store or use combustible 
materials, gasoline or other flammable 
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
•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.
•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.
•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 obtain one by calling, toll-free, the GE Answer Center® , 800.626.2000.
•This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead of the appliance.
WARNING—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.
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater
and/or 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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HOW TO USE THE UNICOUPLE
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 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.
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.
How to Disconnect Your Dishwasher
1.Remove the power cord plug from the wall receptacle.
2.Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.
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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 ELECTRICITY
Caution, for personal safety:
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR
AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS—This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dishwasher is equipped with a cord having a grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, ANSI/NPFA NO. 70.
DANGER—Improper connection of the equipment/grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Electrical Requirements
•This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, and connected to an individual,
properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
•If the electric supply
provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE
•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.
•If the wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher’s power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on the switch.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Find your model. Locate your model number by looking on the label fastened to the tub wall just inside the dishwasher door.
Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on loads with normal and heavy soils.
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1 Before you Begin
•Load dishware. (See Loading section.)
•Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at the OFF position and the Cycle On light (on some models) is OFF.
•Add detergent. (See Detergent Dispensers and Detergent Guide sections.)
•Check rinse agent level. (See Rinse Agent section.)
NOTE: If dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal, operate the disposal until it is empty before starting the dishwasher.
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*If you want to use a cycle on the Dial go to Using the Cycles on the Dial section.
•Latch the door.
•Select your desired wash cycle and (energy) options.
NOTE: The light over the pads (on some models) comes ON when pressed, to indicate the cycle/option that has been selected. Press pad firmly until light comes on. These lights remain on while the door is latched.
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Turning the Cycle Indicator Dial to START will begin the cycle immediately.
NOTE: To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the Dial any farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher. There is a time delay between startup and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.
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