GE GSD1200 Series Use and Care Manual

Dishwasher

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Cycle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........4,5

Cycle Selection

Detergent Guide .............................................7

Dispenser Cups ..............................................7

Drying

Energy-Saving Tips ........................................2

Features Loading

Operating Instructions .............................4, 5

Rinse Agent

Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............6

Options................................................4

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Chart....................................5

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Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appliance Registration .................................2

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Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

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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.

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don’t understand something

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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 of minor you can correct yourself.

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Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a 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 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.

ENERGY-SAVING

● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in dishes to dry naturally over a longer period such as only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils.

● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load. (See the Operating section.)

NEXT, if you are 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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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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safety precautions, including the following:

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will find described in this

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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

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flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

●

Do not wash plastic items

“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 element and be damaged.

unless

marked

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.

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Do not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

Do not operate your dishwasher unless

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.

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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To minimize the possibility of

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b~fore

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.

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.

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater, It can accumulate in the water heater

all enclostire

andor

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Do not tamper with controls.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on You may find that many soils than normal; water and energy by selecting a

NORMAL WASH. NOTE: The lights over the Cycle and Energy Option

pads come ON to indicate the cycle/option that has

been selected. Press pad firmly on. These Cycle and Energy Option Indicator lights remain on while the door is latched.

The CYCLE ON light will come on when the dishwasher is in a Start Delay, Wash or Dry The light will go out when all cycles are complete.

If dishwasher drains into a food waste disposal, operate the disposal until it is empty before starting dishwasher.

step

Load your dishwasher. (See

loads

with normal

and

heavy soils.

of your dishes have lighter

this is the case you can save

cycle

other than

until

the light comes

Loading section.)

cycle.

POT- NORMAL

SCRUBBER WASH

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Cycles

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WATER WASH HEAT

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Energy Options

step 2.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at the OFF position and the CYCLE ON light is off, indicating all cycles are complete.

step 3.

step 4.

● POTSCRUBBF.R—For items such as pots, pans

Latch the door.

Select desired wash cycle.

and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils.

Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal cycle. It

● NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday

will

not remove burned-on foods.

dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.

Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

● LIGHT WASH—For

loads

that have dishes with

light soils.

● WATER SAVER—For dishes with

cycle

saves water by using 3070 less water than the

1 ight soi

Is. This

NORMAL WASH cycle.

step s.

● WASH HEAT BOOST—Use this option for

Select the desired Energy Options.

best performance with heavily-soiled dishes. When selected, the wash

cycle

is extended while the dishwasher heats the water for the best washing and drying. (See Cycle Selection Chart. )

● HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on for

fast drying. When selected, the cycle time will be

extended for

minutes.

● HEATED DRY off—Shuts off the heating unit,

thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry

longer

but saves energy. You can open the door after

naturall]. It takes

the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for overnight drying.

●

OPTIONS RESET—Turns

Step

6. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START

all

Energy

Options off.

or to the desired START DELAY time.

● Turning the dial to START will begin the cycle

immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

● The START DELAY will allow you to delay the

start time of your dishwasher automatically for up to 6 hours. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to the desired time. The CYCLE ON light will come on.

Dial Cycles

The SHORT WASH cycle allows you to quickly

wash loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly

of glasses. Start Delay a. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any

Energy Option of desired.

b. Be sure the door is unlatched.

Slowly

turn the Cycle Indicator

SHORT WASH.

d. Latch the door to start the

cannt)t be u.~ed

Dial

cycle.

with

thi.v cycle.

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Dial

Cycles

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The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Do

not use detergent.

a. Make sure HEATED DRY is off. b. Be sure the door is unlatched. c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

RINSE & HOLD.

d. Press the OPTIONS RESET button. This

turns all Energy Options off.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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The PLATE WARMER cycle is for warming clean dishes and serving The cycle will

plates

for the serving of hot foods.

t~-e-approximately

;inutes

a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

b. Select HEATED DRY on. c. Be sure the door is unlatched. d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator

)ial

PLATE WARMER.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

if selected.

Cycle Selection Chart

Water Use

Wash Cycles

POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH LIGHT WASH WATER SAVER SHORT WASH RINSE & HOLD

Unextended t]nles.

Drying Options;

HEATED DRY on. Available

HEATED DRY

“1’hese

off, Drying heater is turned off, Dishes dry naturally,

Gallons Minutes

(approx.) (approx.)

10.6

9,1

7.9

6.4

7.4 3,()

cycle t!mes WIII be increased approximately 21 minutes if Wash Heat Boost option is selected

all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 32 minutes to wash cycle titne

Wash Cycle

Time

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43*

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mmmmmm

Cycle Sequence

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To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least

Dishwashing

Starts with HOT Water

120°F.

To prevent dish damage,

inlet

water

should

How to Test Water Temperature

not exceed

150°F,

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

120°F.,

adjust your water heater.

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 agent 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 lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace cap. The dispenser automatically releases rinse agent into final rinse water.

You may check to see if you need to add rinse agent by

removing the fill cap and looking into the container.

You may also check the rinse agent, on some models, by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center area remains clear add rinse agent.

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

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times.

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually

low, or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water

for

some time, the water in the pipes

on the hot water faucet at the sink

until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If

you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water

showers, give your water heater time to recover before

operating the dishwasher. To improve washability

120°F.

and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle or the WASH HEAT BOOST option and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds approximately 4X ounces. This should last about

months. Fill as needed.

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

(“JET-DRY”) Corporate Centre 1 55 Federal Road

P.O.

Box 1991

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

if the water is less than

will

be cold. Turn

and

allow it to run

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