GE GSD1200M-20 User Manual

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Contents

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Air Gap 17 P~SCRUBBER Cycle Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning 17 Rinse Agent China, Crystal, Sterling 5,13

Clear-Reset 5 User Maintenance Instructions 17 Consumer Services

Cycle Features 4,5 WaterTemperature Detergent, Detergent Guide 89 Winter Storage

Dispenser Cups 9

Energy Saver Energy-Saving Tips 7

Front Panel Color Change 18 Loading

Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions 4,5

Drying Options

Model GSD1200M-20

2 Problem Solver

Safety Instructions

4,6,7

10-12

4,6

Warranty

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Help us help you...

If vw need service

Beforeusing~wr 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 jou donut 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.

If Youreceived 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

(pages 14-16). It lists causes of minor operating problems that you

cm correct yourself.

T{)obtain a Sptinish language ~ersic)n ot this b(mk. call GE Answer Ccntcr R

800.626.2000 consumer inform:ition service

Pard obtcncr la kcrsi(in en

cspantll de este manual.

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GE Answer Ccntcr~

\cr\ icit~de iniornuci6n para c1consumidor, tcl~fonu

800.626.2000.

To obtain service. see the Consumer Ser\rices page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our ser~ice and want jou to be pleased. If for some

reason you are not happ> with the service you receive. here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced jour 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 Reltitions GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville. Kentuck} 40225

FINALLY, if~rour problem is \tIll not rcsol~’ed. write:

Malor Appliance

C(msumcr Action Panel

20 Xt)rth Wxkr Dri\c

Chicago. Illinois 60606

Model NumDer

Ser!al Number

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING-When using this

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions. including the following:

● Use this appliance only for

its intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Book.

QThis 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 obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal. permanent wiring system; or an equipment-groumiing conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the cquiprncnt-grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power-supply circuit to aw)idelcctricul overlotid.

● Do not store or use

combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

● LJseonly 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 injury.

● 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 appliance.

W~G—HYDR(X;ELY GAS

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the wutcrheater and/or 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

mwcd

into a residcncc in which the hot water system may not hme been

used for some time. turn on all

hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliamx which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. ,41s0. since the gas is tlammabie. do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

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How to operate your dishwasher

STEP 1

STEP 2

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc.

according to instructions on pages

10-12.

PoT-

SCRUBBER WASH

IEHEl

NORMAL

Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent

spotting. (See page 8.) Close and latch the dishwasher door.

Vapor Vent

LIGHT WASH

ENERGY CHINA

SAVER

Ella

cycle selector

CRYSTAL

RINSE CLEAR

& HOLD RESET

IEKl

Door Latch (unloc K~

HEATED ENERGY DRYING SAVER

Potscr

with Tei

STEP 3

1. Select Drying Option.

HEATED ENERGY DRYING SAVER

IEm

HEATED DRYING. Turns the drying heater on for fast

ENERGY SAVER (no-heat drying). Turns the drying heater off to save energy. Dishes dry naturally over a

longer period such as overnight

If you need your dishes sooner.

open the dishwasher door after

cycle is complete to reduce the

natural drying time.

Use of this option reduces the

electrical energy used by this

model approximately 870 for Normal cycle.

drying.

STEP 4

2. Latch the door.

STEP 5

3. Select desired cycle and start dishwasher.

If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before

starting the dishwasher. Push the Cycle Selector button all

the way in to start the dishwasher. There is a time delay between startup and water fill so you \vill not hear any wash action right away.

POT-

SCRUBBER

POTSCRUBBER. F(>ritrms such m p~lts. pans and casseroles ~vith dried-on or baked-~m soils. EJIcDda]

dishes

mtiy be included.

NORMAL LIGHT ENERGY

WASH WASH SAVER

NORMAL WASH. For loads of everydav dishes. glasses and cook~vare with medium soils.

Designed to yield high perfbrnxmcc on normal loads.

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CycleIndicatorDial

OFF ● ● PREWASHING

Ler 1200

ure Sensor

‘s

GENERAL ELECTRIC

IEIEII13

NORMAL LIGHT ENERGY

WASH WASH SAVER

IENHEl

ENERGY SAVER. For tableware

that is lightly soiled with fresh soils.

Pre-rinse tabletvare before iotiding. This cycle uses even less hot water and energy than the Light Wkh cycle. dnd can sm’c :Y’outime. too.

If perfc}rmance

cxtxct~t ion. mme up [~1~lnc t)f hi~ner pcrformtincc ctclcs.

doesn’t meet your

the

DRYING ●

● RINSING

P===

IEIIEIIEI

CHINA-CRYSTAL. For lightly

soiled china and crystal. This ~ycle is similar to Energy Saver cycle except the wash xtion is softened by pumping air along with the water to protect your delicate items.

Pre-rinse before loading.

CHINA RINSE CLEAR

CRYSTAL & HOLD RESET

lEmlEl

RINSE & HOLD. For rinsing partial loads which will be washed

later. Do not use detergent.

● WASHING

CHINA RINSE CLEAR

CRYSTAL & HOLD RESET

IEllma

CLEAR-RESET. For canceling opemtion oftcr dishwasher htis started. The dishwasher timer will

rapidly advance through a drain

period and then to OFF. NOTE:

Detergent and rinse ugcnt will be released into the tub as the timer advances. If you do not plan t(> immediately run i.mother Cjrcle. use RINSE & HOLD to rinse it off.

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What happens in each cycle

● You’llhear occasional clicking

sounds: —Softfood disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses. —Detergent cup opening. —Rinse agent dispenser operating.

WaterUse

Wash

Cycles

Gallons

(approx.)

POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

11.9

8.9

● During the drying period:

—Themotor stops.

—Water vapor comes through the

vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out.

Approx. Wash

Cycle Time Cycle Sequence

(in minutes)

74* mmmEm’F

‘O” mmmwqk:

4,*

F~FIF~~:~Ri=l

ENERGY SAVER

CHINA CRYSTAL

8.4

6.1

40 ‘F~Fll=qpiF1

‘O lEidHHEJLE

RINSE & HOLD

*unextended times. These cycle times may be increased up to 8 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature for good washability.

Drying Options:

HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 33 minutes to wash cycle time. ENERGY SAVER. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

A CYCLE INDICATOR DISPLAY shows where the dishwasher is in the cycle. The indicator will pause during the main detergent wash portion of the cycles.

3.6 ‘ [5H

DRYIN

OFF 0 , PREWASHING

g WASHI

INSING

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Energy-saving tips

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions:

● Operate dishwasher only when

full. Let dishes accumulate in

dishwasher. When you put in a partial load, use RINSE & HOLD

cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch door when waiting for full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

c If you don’t need your dishes, right away, use your ENERGY

SAVERDRYING that turns the

drying heater off automatically.

Dishes dry naturally over a longer

period such as overnight.

c Select cycle that uses least

amount of water to remove soil

from load. See page

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Temperature Sensor System

To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a water heating

feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and heats it, if necessary, to the proper temperature. This water heating feature may allow 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 to the proper temperature. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least

120°F. To prevent dish damage,

inlet water should not exceed 150”F.

How to test water temperature:

Check your water temperature inside your dishwasher with a candy or meat thermometer.

Let the dishwasher run through one fill and pump out cycle, then let the dishwasher fill with water

the second time. 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:

Removethe silverware basket and place a candy or meat thermometer

in the water towards the middle of the tub. If the temperature is less than 120”F,you will not get good

washing results. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents.

Helpful hints: If outside

temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher,

you mayneed to set your water

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.

To improve washability if the water is less than 120°F and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent

cups at least half-full with detergent.

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 dishwashing performance,

use of a rinse agent such as .lETDRY 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 leave the spill in the dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent,

write: BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODU~S. INC.

(“JET DRY”) 411 W. Putnam Ave. Greenwich. CT 06830

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds 4 % ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

How to choose and use detergent.

First, use only powderor liquid detergentsspecifically made for

use in dishwashers. Other types will cause oversudsing.

Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphate helps prevent

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 haveto use extra 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 w~ter.

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 less detergent.

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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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’tbe fresh OR dry.)

If your powder detergent gets old

or lumpy, throw it away.It won’t

wash well. Old detergent often won’t dissolve.

If you use a liquid dishwasher detergent. these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as they age or come in contact with water.

You’llfind two detergent dispensers on the inside door of

your dishwasher. Two, because

some cycles use two washes.

OPEN CUP

See “Detergent Usage Guide” below.

Always close the main cup tightly.

Men it is~rmly latched you will hear a clicking sound. It is not necessaq to overtighten.

NOTE: Deteqgent cup maybe opened manually with no harm.

Turn handle counterclockwise until it releases. A snapping sound is normal when it opens.

How to prepare the dishes for washing

If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much

preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of normal food soils is not necessary. With common sense and a little practice you’ll soon know what foods to remove. Here are some guidelines:

1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, toothpi~ks and other hard solids. It is also best to remove hard shelled vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy

vegetables and crusts. Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease.

2. Remove large quantities of any food. Your dishwasher has a built-in soft food disposer that pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them away. It can handle small amounts of sofi foods, but large amounts will be difficult to handle.

3. Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before

soil has a chance to dry and become hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are more difficult to wash and may

not come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle. Remember to use your RINSE & HOLD cycle for small “holding” loads.

Note: The foods mentioned above

are for examples only. Other foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes. You may also want to consider removing foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and other foods that can cause discoloration

of stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long period of time.

When using the POTSCRUBBER cycle, less preparation is required

before loading. The PUI_?3CRUBBER cycle can wash heavily-soiled dishes and remove dried-on and baked-on soils from pots, pans and casseroles. Items with burned-on

soils may not come clean. And the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

SOFT WATER

(O-3 grains hardness) CYCLES POTSCRUBBER and

NORMAL WASH cycles CHINA-CRYSTAL,

LIGHT WASH and ENERGY SAVER cycles

RINSE & HOLD cycle

*12

grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,

lime can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding. $Fil]ed Main

Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

Main Cup

1Tablespoon ~ 1 Tablespoon

minimum

1Tablespoon

minimum

Use

I Open Cup Main

minimum None Half Full None

nodetergent

MEDIUM WATER (3-7 grains) (7-12 grains*)

Cup

Half Full

Open Cup Main Cup$

+ Half Full Completely

Useno detergent

HARD WATER

I Open Cup$

J Completely

Full Full Completely None

Full

Use no detergent

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How to load your dishwasher

This is a random mixed load, the most common type you

will have.

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that

water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items in the upper rack. A spray arm in the top washes down also. Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked.

How to load the TOP RACK

WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

The washer tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be

careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Two rows of cups can be washed when using the folding shelf. Load the bottom row first, then fold down the shelf and load the top row. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the piace for dishwasher-safe

plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged

in tightly so they can’t fall onto the Calrod” heating

unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be placed—face down—in this top rack. The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes.

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HOWtoload the TOP RACK (continued)

:./

Shelf Up

Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things. Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked.

How to load the BOTTOM RACK

. !/t

Shelf Down

The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and long utensiis on two levels. then fold the shelf down.

Load the lower le~el first,

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back.

--.,,

-+>

As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled

side facing the center of the rack so water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.

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1-4

Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixirw bowls and

lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, fac~ng down. -

‘ 1-*Z

Heavily soiled pots, pans tind casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack. facing down. Prop brt~ilcr

pans and racks along the edge. Shallow items ma) be

angled provided the lower side does not shield the V}lICJ

surface inside from the water.

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Precaution!

Take out anything that may fdl or extend through the bottom of the basket.

Put tlatwtirc in the remmabic basket \vith handles up to protect your- hands. Mix knives. forks and sp{x)ns W)

they don’t nest together. Distribute evenl}r. The security cell cove[,

hinged in the handle. can bc lowered to either side to secure light-weight items from the effects of the vi:orous wash action. ~$’hcn it is not

needed. this cover can remain upright.

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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.

And what you can’t.

Lhlail}

Jlaterkd

Aluminum YES

China/

Stoneware

Crystal

.Mm-dishware NO

items—such

electronic

air cleaner filters. furnace iilters. paint brushes, etc.

safe

YES

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized aluminum can fade.

Antique, metal-trimmed. hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade.

Gold leaf will discolor. Antique. metal-trimmed or

hand-painted patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor,

Special Instructions

Some darkening scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest of the set.

Load securely to prevent movement. Select CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle.

yourmanufacturer’sinstructionsfor your crystal.

Check

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher

and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

or spottingpossible. Remove by

Glass YES

Iron

Pewter NO

,Milk Glass may yellow. Iron will rust.

Power turnishes.

Plastics

Stainless steel YES

Sterling Sii\cr YES and Silver plate basldwith stainless steel.

Non-stick coatings

‘lin

}?()()d

YES

Don’t put in same silverware

Contact bctwccn metals can damage silver.

Don’t wash copper utensils in tht same load. Silver may get a brown film.

Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives can loosen.

YES After washing. wipe the non-stick coating area with

Tin can rust. Wood can warp, crack or lose

It>finish with any type w~shing.

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in the top rack befbre dishwashing tin entire set.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Stilty or acid foods can stain if left on.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if left ~~n.Dry detergent cun cause difficult-to-rcmmc black spots. Plticc In back wctlon of silverware basket to avoid exposure to detergent lrom the detergent cup.

vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.

,Adddishes any time during the

RINSE & HOLD C)rcle.With other wash cycles. you can add dishes at tin) time BEFORE the IVASHING si(’nai Iit’ht goes off.

However. opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power. So try to loud everything at the beginning.

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

1. Push the door latch to the left.

Washing \vill stop.

2. Wait :i iew seconds until the water calms. Then open the door

s. Add dishes you’ye forgotten.

4. C1OSCthe door md push the latch to the far right. When the

door is locked, washing will

continue.

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–——

.- Questions?

F== Lke This Problem Solver

PROBLEA1

DISHWASHER

WON’T RUN

UNUSUAL NOISE

DISHES DON’T DRY

UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE

BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES

DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REXIEDY

A fuse in your home may be blown. or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from

the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed ‘

in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 8.) Unload the bottom rack first. MMer from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into [he ~

bottom rack. Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.

Check inlet water temperature. It should beat least 120°F. (To test. see page 8.) Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out sltmcr ~

than usual’? if so, wait until pressure is norrnul before using your dishwasher. Plugged air gap. (See page 17.)

Improper rack ltxding. (See pages 10 to 12.)

Aluminum utensils otkn Ietivc marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marb with a mild abrasive cleanser.

Water may not lx rcuching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may Ix bl(wking

detergent

cup.

The dispenser cover may not be opening or mtiy be blocked by improper-l> Imdcd items. If you used a powder detergent. open the cup and renlo~’e unv caked-on detergent. If the cup still docsn”t open tiutomatically, call f~~rscrvi;c.

overloading. ,

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YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or-caked in the box. (hrou it

away. The detergent nmy not be working well. Try another brand.

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand. using a solution of 1/2

CLIp

bleach and 3 cups warm water. An overull yellow or brown tllm or-tdishes or glassvar-e ctin be caused bj ir~}n dept~sits

in wter. A special filter in the water supply line is the only ~vnyto correct this problem. ~ Ybur water softener company can tell you about the filter.

Yellow film on sterling sil~er results when you wash copper utensils in the same load. ~

Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

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I?ROBLE31

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SPOTS AND FILIMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE

Spotting can be caused by all these things:

Extremely hard water. (See page 8.) Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 8.) Overloading the dishwasher. Improper loading. (See pages 10to 12.) Old or damp powder detergent. Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 8.) Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 8.) Too little detergent. (See page 9.)

L(x4 water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent mfiy help reduce tllming.

To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:

Remove till mettil utensils from the dishwasher.

Do not add detergent. %lcct POTSCRUBBER cycle.

Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18to 22 minutes. The dishwtishcr will n~n~ be in the main wash.

CLOUDINESS ON GL.\SSWARE

CHIPPING OF CHINA

Then open the door- and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the b(~ttonl of the dishwashct-.

Cltw the door and allow to complete the cycle.

vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above. except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) (i citric

acid cr}stals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours domn”t. call GE Factory Service.)

Using :i viricgar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home water sot’tcncr.

If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is ‘“etching:’ The film cannot be removed.

It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wmh glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.

W~tcr temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150”F.

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china w-csecure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 10and 11for correct way to load glassware. J

,Maiw sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher. Always use the top rack for delicate items.

Usc CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle for fine china.

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PROBLEXI

POSSIBLE CAUSE .$ND REllEDY

, I

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATERSTANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

DISHWASHER LEAKS

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. 1[ is ciean water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air gap, if you have one. (See page 17.)

Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.

If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not

clogged.

Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.

To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by using CLEAR RESET.

Repeat if necessary.

Suds can cause unit to ~~~erflmv.That’s why it’s so impt~rtant to usc a dctergtnt that’s designed for automatic dishwmhcrs.

Spilling the rinse agent can

Wipe up accidenttil spill of rinse tigcnt with a damp cloth.

ULISC tom during washing.

This c:in lead to cncrtl(~win~.

If you need more help .. . call, toll free:

Gii .Ans}ver CcnterR -

1100.626.2000 consumer information service

Page 17

Care and Cleaning

USER 31AINTENAXCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry

thoroughly. Do not use abrasives

_— - .-

(}rsharp objects cm the panel. They can damage it.

—“– —-

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. The outside

cabinet finish is durable. but it can

scratch. So use no scouring pads.

or-harsh {Jrgritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(C;t. No. WR97X0216) is available t’rom GE Appliunce Pints lMart.

The inside usually takes care of

. I

itself. If it

clcuning+ use a mild cleansing p{mdcr. Sctwring pads

clcmers cun mar the fini>h.

Built-in dishwashers

often use an air gap.

Keep it

should mw need

and harsh

ChXII1.

If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. IT IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean.

With most types, first turn off the dishw~sher, then lift off the chrome cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap und check for any buildup of grit.

A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

Check the air gap any time your

dishwasher isn’t draining well.

——

lNotusing your dishwasher in winter? Protect against freezing.

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter. ask a service technician to:

● Cut off electric power to the

dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

● Turn off the water supply.

● Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water valve.

● Drain water from the inlet line

and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water. )

● Reconnect the water inlet line to

the water valte.

● Drain the collection chamber

tit rear of unit below filter b}r

disconnecting hose to pump.

Reconnect after draining.

● Rcm(wc thc

the tub bottom

plmtic pump cmer

and use a sponge to

S(JLAup water in the rubber bo{x.

PUMP COVER SCREWS

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How to change color panels

If you are redecorating, you can

change your dishwasher’s front

panels to match or blend with your new colors.

The panels are held in place by the door trim and the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with the color of your own choice.

Do not operate the dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access panel is removed.

How tochange the door panel:

1. Take out three trim screws on

either side of the dishwasher door.

Remove the side trim.

2. Slide the door panel out. (Careful–edges may be sharp.)

3. Turn the door panel around and put the color you want in front.

4. Replace the door panel, side trim and screws.

How tochange the lower panel:

1. Remove four panel attachment

screws. (Two above the panel, two below the panel.)

2. Remove the entire panel.

3. Take out three screws and

remove the top trim.

4. Slide the door panel out.

5. Turn the panel around and put the color you want in front.

6. Replace the lower panel, top trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire panel and four attachment screws.

Color panels can be replaced by

1/4” thick wood inserts to match

your kitchen cabinets. Get them from your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.

Dimensions for 1/4” wood inserts:

Door Panel: 19%”H x 23~b” W. Lower Panel: 31fib” H x 23~G” W.

Page 19

Wdll Be There

With the purchase of your new GE appli~ce, receive the

assurance

from

In-HomeRepau

that if you ever need informatic)n or assistance

GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-free!

ServiceContracts

GEAnswerCenter@

80116262000

Whatever your question about any GE

major appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is available to help. Your call-and your question— will be answered promptly and

COUrteOUSi~And yOUCancall any time. GE Answer Cente# service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Semite

800-GE-CARES (8004=27377

AGE Consumer Service professional

will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’sconvenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (700 a.m. to 700 p.m. weekda~

days).Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—

so most repairs can be handled in just

one visit.

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satur-

800-626-22?4

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will stillbe

there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is stillin effect and you’ll receive

a substantialdiscount. With a multiple-

year contract, you’re assured of future

service at today’s prices.

Pam andAccessories

800-6!26-2002

Individuals qualifiedto seMee their

ownappliancescanhave needed

parts or accessories sent directly to their home, free of shipping charge! The GE parts systemprovides access

to over Genuine Renewal Partsare fully wammted. VISA, MasterCard and

Discover cards are accepted.

containedin thisbookletcoverproee

duresintendedto be performedby

anyuser.Other servicinggenerally

shouldbe referredto qualifiedser-

vicepersonnel.Cautionmustbe

exercise~ sinceimproperservking

maycauseunsafeoperation.

47,000 parts ...and all GE

User maintenanceinstructions

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800.6262000

Upon reques~ GE will provide Braille

controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assistin planning a barrier-fi-ee kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Consumem with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request information or service.

Page 20

YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH PERMATUF@INTERIOR

WARRANTY

Save proof of originalpurchase date such as yoursalessliporcancelled check to establish warranty period.

‘1

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dishwasher that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY

For ten years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace the

PerrnaTuf@ tub or door liner if it fails to contain water because of a manufacturing defect such as cracking, chipping, peeling or rusting.

WHAT IS Na COVERED ● Sewice trips to your home to

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for

any part of the Water Dhtribution System (as illustrated below) that

fails because of a manufacturing defect. Associated inlet and drain

plumbing parts are not covered by this war~anty. You pay for the -

service trip to your home and

service labor charges.

Power ShoweP arm ~

3 Piece Power Towerm

Wash arm (spray arm)

Boot

Water Distribution System

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material. If you then have any questions about operating the product,

please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer CenteF

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

soft

Food Disposer “

●

Pump

hose

Hub connection assembly

Motor

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop

or for the service technician’s travel

costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or

by our authorized Customer Care”

servicers during normal working

hours. Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRICHOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELE~RIC CUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE.

c Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

● Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line. . Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANlOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Toknow what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.

Part No. 165 D3080P166

No. 49-5474

Pub.

6-90 CG

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

GSD1200M-20