GE GSD1125 Use and Care Manual
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Guide
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration ..................................2
China, Crystal, Sterling ...............................10
Cycle Features .................................................4
Detergent Guide
Dispenser Cups ...............................................7
Drying Options
Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features
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Operating instructions .................,............4, 5
Rinse
Water Temperature ........................................6
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Consumer Services
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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, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language
version of this book, call Espafiol
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consumer information service.
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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.
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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.
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YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are
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.
not
happy with the
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NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606
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Drive
WARNING—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer
—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.
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in
the vicinity of this or
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Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.
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Do not wash plastic items unless marked
“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
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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
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To minimize the possibility of injury.
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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.
safety precautions, including the
following:
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heating element and be damaged.
only for
This dishwasher must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not
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not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other
flammable
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Do not touch the
immediately after use.
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Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are properly in place,
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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
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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,
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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
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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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To minimize the possibility of
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
aW1iance.
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS is
produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater
element during or
andor
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not tamper with controls.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER
STEP 1.
Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,
pots, pans. bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position
before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide.)
Use rinse
aid
agent to help prevent spotting.
Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container
is
a[
least half
full.
(See How to Use a
Rinse Agent section. )
STEP 3.
HEATED DRY. Turns the drying
heater on
ENERGY
Turns the
energy. Dishes will
Select
drying
option.
for
fast drying.
SAVER (No Heat Boost).
drying
heater off to save
dry
naturally over a longer period
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such as overnight,
If you need
your
dishes sooner, open the dishwasher
door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural
drying time.
NOTE: The ENERGY SAVER option will also cancel
the WASH HEAT BOOST. To obtain WASH HEAT
BOOST without HEATED DRY, select only the WASH
HEAT BOOST option. (See Energy-Saving Tips.)
STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option.
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See How to Test Water Temperature
section.
The entering water must be between
and 140°F.
when water is less than
When
Use the wash heat boost option
140°F.
selected, the wash cycle will be extended for
120°F.
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21
minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good
washing and drying.
STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.
(See Cycle Selection Hints.)
[f
your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer,
operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the
dishwasher.
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When NOT using DELAY START (for all cycles):
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
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WASHING
c. Push selected option button.
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial
to START.
OFF
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and water fill so you will not hear any wash action
right away.
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When using DELAY START (for all cycles):
NOTE: START can be delayed automatically for up to
6 hours.
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
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RINSING
c. Push selected option button.
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator ,’
Dial to desired delay time.
e. Latch door to start timer.
DRYING
The DELAY START light
will come on and stay on
until dishwasher starts. Dishwasher will start
automatically at end of selected delay time.
Cycle Selection Hints
It is important to
● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans and
follow
the Loading instructions.
casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday
dishes may be included.
● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes,
glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed
to yield high performance on normal soils.
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WATER SAVER—For
dishes with light
soils
most loads of everyday
or soils that have not dried
on. Also for everyday dishes that have had extra
preparation before loading.
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RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which
will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Delay
Start is not recommended for this cycle.
What Happens in Each Cycle
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You’11 hear occasional clicking sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding action.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
—Timer control as
—Detergent cup opening.
cvcle ~ro~resses.
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During the drying period:
—The motor stops.
— Water vapor comes through the vent by the door
latch
during drying
pumped out.
and
when water is being
Water Use
Gallons
Wash
Cycles
POTSCRUBBER
NORNIAL
WASH
(appl”ox.) (approx.
11.4
11.4
WATER SAVER
RINSE & HOLD
*Unextended
is selected.
Drying Options:
HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 32 minutes to wash cycle
ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost) Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
Energy-Saving Tips
● Operate dishwasher only when it’s
dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in
only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD
rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door 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 boost drying feature
that turns the drying heater off automatically. Dishes
dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.
times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 2 I minutes if WASH HEAT BOOST Option
Wash Cycle
Time
Minutes
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Cycle Sequence
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cycle
to
● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount
of water that will remove the soil from the load.
(See the Operating section.)
● Turn your water heater down to deliver
water to your dishwasher and use the WASH HEAT
BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water
temperature is no less than
Water Temperature section).
mm
time.
120°F.
(See How to Test
120°F.
Good
To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the
proper temperature, your dishwasher has a WATER HEAT BOOST feature.
When selected (see Operating section), 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
Dishwashing
Starts with HOT Water
120°F.
and
shodd not exceed
150°F.
140°F.
To prevent
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How to Test Water Temperature
Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease
and activate powder detergents. If the water temperature
is less than
option. See WATER HEAT BOOST section.
Check your water temperature with a candy or meat
thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest
the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and
let the water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is
below
Helpful hints: If outside temperatures
low, or if your water travels a long distance from water
heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water
140°F.,
use the WATER HEAT BOOST
120°F.,
adjust your water heater.
are unusually
How to Use a Rinse Agent
The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker
than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
For best
such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your
dishwasher uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.
Unscrew the cap. Add 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.
dishwashing
performance, use of a rinse agent
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heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water
for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn
hot
on the
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.
To
improve washability if the water is less than
and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer
cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with
detergent.
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds 4
ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as
needed. Do not overfill,
If you accidentally
a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the dishwasher. It
can
If
you can’t find any rinse agent, write:
BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
(“JET-DRY”)
Corporate Centre
55 Federal Road
P.O.
Danbury, CT 06813-1991
water faucet at the sink and allow it to run
spill:
Wipe up the rinse agent with
keep your detergent from working.
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How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent
First, use only powder or liquid
detergent 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 will probably work better. If
the phosphate content is low (8.7%
or less), you’ll have to use extra
detergent with hard water.
oversudsing.
Phosphate helps prevent
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
“grains”
your water.
How much detergent should you
use?
“hard” or “soft’”? With hard water,
you need extra detergent to get
dishes clean. With soft water, you
need less detergent.
and
ask them how many
of hardness there are in
That depends. 1s your water
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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.
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