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Safety Instruotions .......... 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning ............. 9
Control Panels ................. 4
Control Settings ............... 5
Dial Cycles .................... 6
Loading the Dishwasher Racks .... 8
Optional Accessories ........... 10
Rack Accessories .............. 10
Using the Dishwasher . ........ 6, 7
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 11, 12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Product Registration ........ 13, 14
_a'arranty .................... 15
GSD1000G
GSD1 l OOG
GSD l 200G
CSD1900J
CSD2OOOJ
CSD2 O0 lJ
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Y_m can find them on a label on
the tub wall just inside the dora:
165D4700P241-1 49-5075-2 lO-O351?
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Foryoursafety,theinformationin this manual mustbe followed tominimize the risk of fire
or explosion,electric shock, or topreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,or death.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for
two weeks or more. HYDROGENGASIS EXPLOSIVE,
If the hot water has not been used fiw two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or iqjtu y
by turning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to rtm fin" several minutes. Do this befin'e using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water s)'stem. This simple procedure will allow any
built-up l_)'(h'ogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or rise an open flame or
appliance during this process.
Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
PROPERINSTALLATIONANDMAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
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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 www.GEAppfiances.com,
• Connect to a grounded metal, pemmnent
• hnproper connection of the equipment-
• Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C
DONOT...
wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with the circuit conductor5 and
connect to the equipment-grounding temfinal
or lead of the appliance.
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or se_Mce representative if vou are in doubt
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
(167°F).
WARNING!
• 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 spedfically
recommended in this manual. M1 other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance fl'om the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE."Turningthedishwasheroff doesnot &sconnect
theapplbnce from the power supply We recommend
havinga quafified technicianservice yourappliance.
• Do not tamper xfth controls.
• Do not _lbtlse, sit on, or stand on the door (ix"
dish rack of the dishwasher
• Do not discard a dishwasher without fi_5t
removing the door of the washing compartment.
• Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable \_q)o_ and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the
possibility of small finge_ being pinched in doo_:
• Do not allow children to play with, on or around
this appliance or any discarded appliance.
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WARNING!RISK OFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEDISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous...
even if they will sit for 'ijust a few days." ]fvou are
getting rid of your old dishwasher; please follow
the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOld Dishwasher
• Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remoxe the door latch keeper (as shown).
Door latch keeper
WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
• Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or
rinse agents recommended fi)r 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 fin" use in all
GE dishwashers.
• Using a detergent that is not specificall)
designed for dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds.
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• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children.
• i,ocate shaq) items so that they are not likely to
damage the door seal.
• i,oad shaq) knives with the handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-b'pe injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwashersafe or the equi\:flent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufi_cturer's
I'eCOIllI//eIl da rio IIS.
• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as
electronic air cleaner filte_s, flu'hate filte_ and
paint brushes in your dishwasher: Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may result.
• Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
• Do not operate your dishwasher tmless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
• i,oad light, plastic items so they will not become
dislodged and drop to the bottom of the
dishwashe_they might come into contact with
the heating element and be damaged.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe dishwashercontrolpanel
Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance
may vary from your model
Model GSDIOOOG
Model GSD1100G
HOTSTART
OPTION -- I NORMALWASH
OFF__
HEAVYWASH
/ v
PLATEWARMER |
(HEATEDDRYDN)
HOTSTART
OPTION _ J S NORMALWASH
OFF__
RINSEONLY(HEATEDDRYDFF)
HEAVYWASH
S v
DRYING |
RINSEONLY(HEATEDDRYDFF)
DRYON
HEATED
HEATED
DRY OFF
DRY ON
HEATED
HEATED
DRYOFF
Model GSD1200G
HOTSTART NORMALWASH
OPTION j
OFF SHORT
PLATEWARMER |
(HEATEDDRYON)
Models GSD1900J, GSD2OOOJ,GSD2OOIJ
HOTSTART J
OPTION
OFF
DRYING
HEAVYWASH
sWASH
RINSEONLY(HEATEDDRYOFF)
HEAVYWASH
NORMALWASH
s WASH DRYON
SHORT _ HEATED
I
RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF)
DRYON
HEATED
HEATED
DRYOFF
HEATED
DRY OFF
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ControlSettings
O Cycles
HEAVYWASH Forheavilysoileddishesorcookwarewith dried-onor baked-onsoils.Everydaydishesmaybeincluded.
Thiscyclewill not removeburned-onfoods.
NORMALWASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewith mediumsoils.NOTE:Manydisheshavelighter
soilthannormal.ChoosingacycleotherthanNORMAL WASHwill saveenergyandwater.
SHORTWASH Forquicklywashingloadsof everydaydisheswith mediumsoilsthathavenot driedoil,suchas loads
consistingmostlyofglasses.
RINSEONLY Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewashed later.Donotusedetergent.
PLATEWARMER Forwarmingcleandishesandservingplates.Thiscyclewill takeapproximately30 minutes.
HOTSTART Preheatswashwaterto the correcttemperature.
Energy Options
HEATEDDRYON Turnstire heatingelemerrton for fastdrying.Thisoptionwill extendthe time ofyourwashcycle.
Availableonall wash cyclesexceptRINSEONLYtAddsapprox.32minutesto the cycle.
HEATEDDRYOFF TurnsHEATEDDRYoff. Dishesair drynaturallyandenergyissaved.
O Start
Slowl_ turn the Dial to the STARTorONposition, or the selected cycle. Don't tuH1 it past the START,ON
or cycle position, or you could accklentallx miss a rinse.
There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so ,xou will not hear any wash action _ight awa}:
I,atch the door to begin the cycle.
Cycle Chart
Model
GSD1000G,
GSD1100G
GSD1200G
GSD1900J,
GSD2000J,
GSD2001J
Cycle
Hot Start Option
HeavyWash
Normal Wash
Rinse Only
Drying/Plate Warmer
Hot Start Option
HeawWash
Normal Wash
Short Wash
Rinse Only
Drying/Plate Warmer
Hot Start Option
HeawWash
Normal Wash
Short Wash
Rinse Only
Drying/Plate Warmer
Water Usage(gal.)
133
9.9
8.4
4.1
0.0
13.3
9.9
8.4
6.9
4.1
0.0
12.6
9.2
6.5
5.2
3.9
0.0
Cycle Time (rain.)
97
71
66
13
30
97
71
66
62
13
30
97
71
62
58
13
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