GE GSD1200M-20 User Manual

Contents

D&kiher

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

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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

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Warranty

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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

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cspantll de este manual.

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GE Answer Ccntcr~

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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

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

according to instructions on pages

10-12.

PoT-

SCRUBBER WASH

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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

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ENERGY CHINA

SAVER

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cycle selector

CRYSTAL

RINSE CLEAR

& HOLD RESET

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Door Latch (unloc K~

HEATED ENERGY
DRYING SAVER

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STEP 3

1. Select Drying Option.

HEATED ENERGY
DRYING SAVER

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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.

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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

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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

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NORMAL LIGHT ENERGY

WASH WASH SAVER

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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

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hi~ner pcrformtincc ctclcs.

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DRYING ●

● RINSING

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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

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

later. Do not use detergent.

● WASHING

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CHINA RINSE CLEAR

CRYSTAL & HOLD RESET

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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.

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

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)

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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.

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OFF 0 , PREWASHING

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INSING

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