GE GSD1130R Use and Care Manual
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China, Crystal, Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cycle Features .................................................4
Detergent Guide .............................................5
Dispenser Cups ...............................................7
Drying Options ...........................................4, 5
Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........................4, 5
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................8, 9
Operating instructions ..............................4, 5
Rinse
Water Temperature ........................................6
instructions .........................3
Registration..................................2
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Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide carefully.
It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your
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
GE Answer
800.626.2000
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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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 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.
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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
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606
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WARNING—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
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safety precautions, including the
following:
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Use
this appliance only for its intended
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as you will find described in this Use and Care
Guide.
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This dishwasher must be properly
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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
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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Do
not store or use
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in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting
materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids
combustible
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.
● 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 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.
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Do not touch the heating element during or
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.
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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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To minimize the possibility of
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before
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance
attempt~ng
from the power supply
any maintenance.
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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
a~liance.
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
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within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater
antior
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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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 at least half full. (See How to Use
a Rinse Agent section. )
STEP 3. Select drying option.
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HEATED DRY. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost).
Turns the drying heater off to save
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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.
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. See How to Test Water
Temperature section.
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The entering water must be
between
Use the wash heat boost
option when water is less than
120°F.
and
140°F.
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140°F.
When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for21
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.)
If 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
a. Be
sure door is unlatched.
b. Push selected cycle button.
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c. Push selected option button.
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to START.
e. Latch the door to start
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the dishwasher. There is a
time delay between start-up and water fill so you
will
not hear any wash action right away.
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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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Push selected option button.
d. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to desired delay time.
e. Latch door to start timer.
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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 follow the Loading instructions.
● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans and
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.
● WATER SAVER—For most loads of everyday
dishes with light soils or soils that have not dried
on. Also for everyday dishes that have had extra
preparation before loading. It saves hot water over
the higher performance cycles, saving energy.
● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which
will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Delay
Start is not recommended for this cycle.
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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 cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
Wash Cycle
Water
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Wash Cycles (approx.) (approx.)
POTSCRUBBER
NORMAL WASH
WATER
RINSE & HOLD
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● 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
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Drying Options:
HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 32 minutes to wash cycle time.
ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost) Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.
times. These
cycle times will be increased approximately 2 I minutes if WASH HEAT BOOST Option
Energy-Saving Tips
● 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 latch the door when
waiting for a
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.
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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
and drying, the entering water must be between
dish damage, inlet water should not exceed
Dishwashing
full
load. This helps keep soils moist,
Starts with HOT Water
little
longer while it heats water. For good washing
150°F.
120°F.
and
● 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).
140°F.
To prevent
120°F.
(See How to Test
120°F.
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