GE GSC870M Use and Care Manual
Contents
Dishwasher
Appliance Registration
Care and
China, Crystal, Sterling
Consumer Services
Cycle Features
Delay Start
Detergent, Detergent
Dis~enser
Electrical Requirements
Ener~-Saving
Features
Front Panel Color Change
Loading
Model and Serial Numbers
Operating Guide
Cycle Selection 5
Soil Level
POTSCRUBBER Cycle
Problem Solver 14-16
Rinse A~ent
[;leaninc
C,uide 6,7
CUDS
Tips
8-10
4,5
4,5
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5
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7
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4
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7
6
Safety Instructions
Unicouple
User Maintenance Instructions
Warranty Back Cover
Water Temperature
Winter Storage
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If you need service
Before using your
dishwasher, 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
you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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:
Save time and money.
Before you request
service...
Check the Problem Solver (pages
12 through 16). It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
To obtain a Spanish language
version of this book,
GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
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espafiol
name a
GE Answer
servicio
para el consumidor,
tel~fono
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de
este
Center:
de information
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manual,
Energy-saving tips
The power consumption of your
dishwasher can be minimized if
you follow these suggestions:
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
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, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Wacker
Drive
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
If you received a
damaged dishwasher...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you
the dishwasher.
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● Operate dishwasher only when
it’s full. Let the dishes accumulate
in dishwasher. When you put in
only a partial load, use the RINSE
& HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy
soils. Be sure to
when waiting for a full load.
This helps keep soils moist, easier
to remove.
● If you don’t need your dishes
right away, use your ENERGY
SAVER no-heat drying feature
that turns the drying heater off
automatically. Dishes dry
naturally over a longer period
such as overnight.
● Always select the cycle that
uses least amount of water that
will remove the soil from the
load. See pages 4 and 5.
● Turn your water heater down to
120°F
and use the WASH HEAT
BOOST Option. Make sure the
entering water temperature is no
less than
120°F
latch
the door
(see page 6).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read
all
instructions before
using
this appliance
WA~ING—When
using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety
precautions, including
the following:
●
Use
this appliance only for its
intended
described in this Use and Care
Book.
●
This dishwasher must
purpose, as
you
will find
be
properly ins~lled and
located in accordance with
the Installation Instructions
before
not
it is used. If you did
receive an Installation
Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one
by contacting the service
location nearest you.
—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.
*
Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable
in
vapors and liquids
vicinity of this or any
the
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.
*
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
unit and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility
of
i~ury.
●
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 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.
●
Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
● To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, disconnect
this appliance from the power
supply before attempting any
maintenance.
Note: 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
WAHG–~ROGEN
a~liance.
GAS
is produced by the chemical
action within your water heater.
It can accumulate in the water
heater andor 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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How to operate your dishwasher
OFF.
ORVING
I
●
\
STEP 1.
with dishes, silverware, pots,
pans, bowls, etc., according to
instructions on pages 8-IO.
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. Occasionally check to
insure that rinse agent container is
at least half full. (See page 6.)
STEP 3. Select drying option.
DRYING HEAT ON. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
DRYIING
drying heater off to save energy.
Dishes will dry naturally over a
longer period such as overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycle is complete to reduce the
natural drying time.
Load
your dishwasher
DRYING HEAT
tin
HEAT OFF. Turns the
OFF
STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST
Option.
WASH HEAT BOOST
tin
When selected, the wash cycle will
be extended for 8 minutes while
the dishwasher heats the water for
good washing and drying. The
entering water must be at least
120°F.
When this option is not selected
the entering water must be at least
140°F.
To test water temperature,
see page 6.
STEP S. Select the wash cycle and
start the dishwasher. (See Cycle
Selection Hints on next page.)
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher.
● When NOT using DELAY
START (for all cycles):
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
OFF
d. Latch the door to start the
dishwasher. There is a delay
between start-up and water fill
so you will not hear any wash
action right away.
● When using DELAY START
(for all cycles):
Note:
START can be delayed
automatically for up to
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
c.
Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to desired delay time.
Latch door to start timer.
d.
Dishwasher
at end of selected delay time.
will
6
hours.
start automatically
4
9
I
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to
START.
RINSING
Cycle selection hints
It
is
important to follow the loading
instructions on pages 8-10.
POTSCRUBBER—For
as
pots, pans
dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes
NORMAL WASH—For loads
everyday dishes, glasses
cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high
performance on normal soils.
LIGHT WASH—For most loads of
everyday dishes with light soils or
soils that have not dried on. It
saves hot water over the higher
performance cycles, saving energy.
RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later.
D{) n{)f
not to use the DELAY START
option with this cycle.
and
casseroles with
use
deter<qent.
items such
may
be included.
of
and
It is best
What happens in each cycle
●
You’1
I
hear occasional clicking
sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding
action.
—Drain
—Timer control as cycle
—Detergent cup opening.
Wash Cycles
POTSCRUBBER
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
RINSE & HOLD
*Unextended times.
HEAT BOOST Option is
Drying Options:
DRYING HEAT ON. Available on
wash
DRYING HEAT OFF. Drying
valve
water out.
progresses.
cycle time.
opening to pump
Water Use
Gallons
(approx. ) (~pprnx.)
11.1
11.1
8.2
2.9
These cycle times will be increased approximately 8 minutes if WASH
on.
Wash
Cycle Time
Minutes
‘ “~~
“*
51*
10
all wash
heater
is turned
● During the drying period:
—The motor stops.
—Water vapor comes through the
vent by the door latch during
drying and when water is being
pumped out.
Cycle Sequence
‘mmmmamm
MmBmmmm
mmmmm
cycles except RINSE & HOLD.
off.
Dishes
dry
naturally.
——
MM
Add 30
minutes
to
5
Good
dishwashing stark
with HOT water
To get dishes clean and dry you need
hot water. To help you get water of
the proper temperature, your
dishwasher has a WASH HEAT
BOOST feature. When selected (see
page 4), this water heating feature
allows you to turn down your
household water heater and save
energy if you’re willing to let the
dishwasher run a little longer while it
heats water. For good washing and
drying, the entering water must be
between
dish damage, inlet water
exceed
How to test water temperature:
Check the water temperature inside
your dishwasher with a candy or
meat thermometer.
Let the dishwasher run through one
fill and pump out cycle, then
dishwasher fill with water the
second time, approximately 5
minutes after starting the machine.
When you hear the water stop
filling, unlatch the door and slowly
open it.
Measure the temperature of the
water in the bottom of the tub this
way:
Remove the silverware basket and
place a candy or meat thermometer
in the water towards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
than
washing results. Raise your water
heater temperature, wait 30 minutes
and test again. Higher water
temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder
detergents. If the water temperature
is less than
HEAT BOOST Option (see page 4).
120°F
and
140°F.
150°F.
120°F,
you will not get good
140°F,
use the WASH
To prevent
should
not
let
the
6
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures are unusually low, or
if your water travels a long distance
from water heater to dishwasher,
you may need to
heater’s thermostat up. If you have
not used hot water for some time,
the water in the pipes will be cold.
Turn on the hot water faucet at the
sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the
dishwasher. If you’ve recently done
laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater
time to recover before operating the
dishwasher.
set
your water
How to use a Rinse Agent
A rinse agent makes water flow off
dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
For best
use of a rinse agent such as JETDRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solid form. Your dishwasher’s
dispenser uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add
the liquid rinse agent until it just
reaches the bottom of the lip inside
the dispenser opening. Replace the
cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
If you accidentally spill: Wipe up
the rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Don’t
dishwasher. It can keep your
detergent from working.
If you can’t find any rinse agent,
write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER
PRODUCTS, INC.
(“JET DRY”)
411 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 4X ounces. This
should last about 3 months. Fill as
needed. Do not overfill.
dishwashing
leave
the spill in the
performance,
How to choose and use
detergent
First, use only powder or liquid
detergents specifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types
will cause
Second, check the phosphate
content.
hard-water materials from forming
spots or film on your dishes. If your
water is hard (7 grains or more),
your detergent has to work harder.
Detergents with a higher phosphate
level
the phosphate content is
or less),
detergent with hard water.
Your water department can tell
you how hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent
or your area’s water softener
company. Just call and ask them
how many “grains of hardness”
there are in your water.
How much detergent should you
use? That depends. Is your water
“hard” or “soft”? With hard water,
you need extra detergent to get
dishes clean. With soft water, you
need
Too much detergent with soft water
not only wastes money, it can be
harmful. It can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, called
“etching.” An outside layer of glass
is etched away! Of course, this takes
some time. But why take a chance
when it’s easy to find out the
hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Under the sink isn’t a good
place to store detergent. Too much
moisture. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until
you’re ready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’t be fresh OR dry.)
If your powder detergent gets old
or lumpy, throw it away.
wash well. Old detergent often
won’t dissolve.
If you use a liquid dishwasher
detergent, these precautions are not
necessary because
don’t “lump” as they age or come
in contact with water.
oversudsing.
Phosphate helps prevent
will probably work better. If
low (8.7Y0
you’ll
have to use extra
less
detergent.
It won’t
liquid
detergents
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