GE GSD1000 Series, GSD2000 Series, GSD3100 Series, GSD3900 Series, HDA1000 Series Owner’s Manual

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ADW1000
GSD1000 Series
GSD2000 Series
GSD3100 Series
GSD3200 Series
GSD3900 Series
GSD4000 Series

GSM2100
HDA1000 Series
HDA2000 Series
HDA3000 Series

Owner’s Manual

Dishwashers

165D4700P349 49-55030 10-06 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Flashing Display Lights . . . . . . . . . . .9

Loading the

Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . .9, 10

Troubleshooting Tips . . . 13, 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ____________________

Serial # ____________________

You can find them on a label on the
tub wall just inside the door.

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

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 receive one by visiting our website at ge.com.

■ Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Use care
before handling.

■ Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed
for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fill with
suds.

■ If your dishwasher is connected to a
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.

■ On dishwashers with electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the wall switch off
between wash cycles, allow 5-10
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching START/RESET to allow the control to
reboot.

■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may result.

■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children.

■ 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.

■ Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.

■ 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.

■ Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.

■ 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.

WARNING!

CAUTION: To prevent minor injury or property damage

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used
for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built­up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few
days.” If you are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions below
to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:

■ Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Door latch keeper

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.

■ Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade®,
Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic
Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry®and

Cascade Rinse Aid®rinse agents have been

approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.

■ 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.

■ Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.

■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
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.

■ Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this
appliance or any discarded appliance.

WARNING!

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

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Troubleshooting Tips

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About the dishwasher control panel.

You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual,
features and appearance may vary from your model.

T

Please match the control panel for your unit to a similar control panel below.

HOT WASH OPTION

HOT START OPTION

PLATE WARMER

OR

OFF

DRYING OR

(HEATED DRY ON)

HEAVY WASH

RINSE ONLY

(HEATED DRY OFF)

HOT PRE-WASH OPTION

HOT START OPTION

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

NORMAL WASH

WATER SAVER

SHORT
WASH

OR

OFF

START

RINSE ONLY

HEATED
DRY ON

HEATE D
DRY OFF

WATER SAVER OR LIGHT WASH

SHORT WASH

(HEATED DRY OFF)

POTS

& PANS

NORMAL

LIGHT
WASH

CHINA

CRYSTAL

RINSE

ONLY

HI TEMP

RINSE

HI TEMP

WASH

HOT PRE-WASH OPTION

HOT START OPTION

START DELAY

(HRS)

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

(HEATED DRY OFF) RINSE ONLY

OPTIONSCYCLE SELECTIONS

HEATED

DRY

LOCK

(2 TIMES)

OR

START OR POTS & PANS STAR

HEAVY/NORMAL START

WATER SAVER

SHORT

WASH

2 4 8
DELAY

HOURS

CLEAN

START
RESET

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Cycles

POTS & PANS/ For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.

Everyday dishes may be included.

HEAVY WASH This cycle will not remove burned-on foods.

(on some models)

NORMAL/

For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter

NORMAL WASH

soil than normal. Choosing

a cycle other than NORMAL WASH will save energy and water.

SHORT WASH For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils

that have not dried on, such as loads

(on some models)

consisting mostly of glasses.

WATER SAVER For dishes with light soils.

LIGHT WASH

(on some models)

RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

DRYING For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 30 minutes.

PLATE WARMER

HOT PREWASH Preheats wash water to the correct temperature.

HOT START

CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal.

(on some models)

Start (Models with a Dial)

Slowly turn t

he Dial to the START or ON position, or the selected cycle. Don’t turn it past the START, ON

or cycle position, or you could accidentally miss a rinse.

There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

■ Latch the door to begin the cycle.

Control Settings

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Options

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected.

HI TEMP Turns on the heater in all postrinse and final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This

RINSE option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.

(on some models)

HI TEMP Energizes the heater to boost water temperature in all prewash and main wash fill cycles. Recommended

WASH for use with heavily soiled dishes. Option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.

OFF

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 30 minutes.

ON

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK

When the LOCK pad is touched twice within 3 seconds, all pads become inoperative. You can lock the controls to

(on some models)

prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have

started a cycle or selected

DELAY START so the cycle or DELAY START is not interrupted.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.

To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked, touch the

LOCK

pad twice within 3 seconds. The light above

the

LOCK

pad will turn off.

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours. Press the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the

(on some models) number of hours you want to delay

the start of the cycle, then press START/RESET. The machine will count

down and start automatically

at the correct time. Pressing START/RESET a second time will cancel the

DELAY HOURS selection.
NOTE: If you forget to fully close the door, a reminder signal will beep until you do so.

RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. After water is

(on some models) pumped out and the motor stops, you can reprogram and restart the dishwasher. This will take

approximately 90 seconds.

NOTE: On GSD3900 model, the light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected.