GE GSD1205, GSD1235 User Manual
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Models: GSD1205 GSD1235
GEAppliances
A notetoconsumer—
We’d like to thank you and congratulate you for making the wise decision in purchasing your dishwasher.
This User Guide is designed to be kept near your dishwasher at all times for quick and easy reference. Features
may vary on some dishwasher models. Please read the following tips to insure your dishwasher is operating at its
best performance.
We care about you and your appliance and we want your dishwasher to do itsjob for you.
● HOT WATER—Your dishwasher
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needs hot water for best results. Water
entering the dishwasher should be at
least 120°F.but your dishwasher
performs BETTER with HIGHER
water temperatures not to exceed 150°F.
QWATER~RDNESS-The hardness
of thewater playsan importantpart in
how wellyour dishwashercleans.In
areaswherewater is very hard (12 grains
ormore), it maybe necessaryto install
a water softener.If you do not know the
hardnessof your watersupply, contact
yourlocalwater department.
● DETERGENTMnly usedetergents
labeledfor use in automaticdishwashers,
A Neveruse laundrydetergentsor
liquidsoaps..that willcause oversudsing
and leaks.The amountof detergentyou
usedependson the waterhardnessand the
amountof soil on your dishes.In most
cases,detergentamountsshouldbe
increasedfor hard waterand heavy soil.
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Beforeyou requestservice...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists
causes of minor operating problems that you can correct
yourself.
Beforeusingyour dishwasher,
readthis guidecarefully.
It is intended to help you operate and
maintain your new dishwasher properly.
Ifyou receiveda
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Immediatelycontactthe dealer(or
builder) that sold you the dishwasher.
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MNSE AGENT—should alwaysbe used:
— to reduce water spotting.
— to improve drying.
Always check and refill the rinse agent
when necessary.
● FOR BEST RESULTS—The cycles
and the options you choose have an
effect on the results you get. The
following are examples. (Please, see the
Operating Instructions, Tips for more
information.)
“TEMP BOOST OPTION—
— use with heavily soiled loads.
— extends cycle to heat water for best
washing and drying.
● POTS PANS CYCLE—
— use with dried or baked-on
soiled loads.
heavily
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— be sureto use a rinse agent.
Writedownthe model
andserialnumbers.
You’llfind themon a labelfastenedto the
tubwalljust insidethedishwasherdoor.
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.
We’11be there...
No matter what major appliance you buy from us, you
always get more than a quality product. You receive the
added assurance that, should you ever need our help, we’11
be there.
We ask that you please be sure to read all the Important
Safety Instructions before operating your new appliance
to insure your safety.
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WORTANT SAmH mSTRUC~ONS
Read@ instictionsbefamwingttis appliance.
WAMNG—When usingthis
appliance,alwaysexercisebasic
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● Usethisapplianceonlyforitsintended
safe~precautions,includingthe
following:
purpose,asyouwillfind describedinthis
UseandCareGuide.
● Thisdishwashermustbeproperly
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receiveanInstallationInstructionssheetwithyour
dishwasher,youcanobtainonebycalling,toll
free,theGEAnswerCenter?8~.626.20W.
—Thisappliancemustbeconnectedtoa grounded
metal,permanentwiringsystem;oran
equipment-groundingconductormustberun
withthecircuitconductorsandconnectedto
theequipment-groundingterminalorleadof
theappliance.
—Connecttoaproperlyrated,protectedandsized
power-supplycircuittoavoidelectricaloverload.
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.= flammablevaporsandliquids
installedandlocatedinaccordance
beforeitisused.Ifyoudidnot
● Donotstoreorusecombustible
materials,gasolineorother
inthevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.
● Useonlypowderorliquid detergentsorwetting
agentsrecommendedforusein a dishwasher.
QDonotwashplasticitemsunlessmarked
“dishwashersafe”ortheequivalent.Forplastic
itemsnotsomarked,checkthemanufacturer’s
recommendations.
● Loadlightplasticitemssotheywillnot
becomedislodgedanddroptothebottomof
thedishwasher—theymightcomeintocontact
withtheheatingelementandbedamaged.
Tominimize the possibility of injury.
* Whenloadingitemstobewashed:
A.Locatesharpitemssothattheyarenotlikely
todamagethedoorseal,and
B.Loadsharpkniveswiththehandlesupto
reducetheriskofcut-typeinjuries.
● Donottamperwithcontrols.
● Donottouchtheheatingelementduringor
immediatelyafteruse.
● Donotoperateyourdishwasherunlessallenclosure
panelsareproperlyinplace.
● Donotabuse,siton,orstandonthedoorordish
rackofthedishwasher.
● Closesupervisionisnecessaryifthisappliance
isusedbyornearchildren.Donotallowchildren
toplayinside,onorwiththisapplianceorany
discardedappIiance.Disposeofdiscarded
appliancesandshippingorpackingmaterial
properly.Beforediscardinga dishwasher,remove
thedoorofthewashingcompartment.
● Keepdl washingdetergentsandwettingagents
outofthereachofchildren,preferablyinalocked
cabinet.Observeallwarningsoncontainerlabels
toavoidpersonalinjury.
● Tominimizethepossibilityof
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b~foreattemptinganymaintenance.NOTE:
Turningthecontroldialtothe0~ position
doesnotdisconnecttheappliancefromtie
powersupply.Werecommendhavingaqualified
technicianserviceyourappliance.
● Donotattempttorepairorreplaceanypart
electricshock,disconnectthis
appliancefromthepowersupply
ofyourdishwasherunlessitisspecifically
recommendedinthisguide.
shouldbereferredtoaqualifiedtechnician.
WARNING—HYDROGENGAS
isproducedbythechemicalaction
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waterpipesifhotwaterhasnotbeenusedfora
periodoftwoweeksorlonger.~DROGEN GAS
ISEXPLOSIVE.Topreventthepossibilityof
damageorinjury,ifyouhavenotusedhotwater
fortwoweeksormore,ormovedintoa residence
inwhichthehotwatersystemmaynothavebeen
usedforsometime,tumonallhotwaterfaucets
andallowthemtorunforseveralminutesbefore
usinganyelectricalappliancewhichisconnected
tothehotwatersystem.Thiswillallowany
hydrogengastoescape.Also,sincethegasis
flammable,donotsmokeor useanopenflame
orapplianceduringthisprocess.
withinyourwaterheater.Itcan
accumulateinthewaterheaterandor
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SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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HOWTOOPERATEYOURDISHWASHER
Yourdishwasher is designed to give maximum
performance on loads with normal and heavy soils.
Youmay find that many of your dishes have lighter
soils than normal; if this is the case you can save
water and energy by selecting a cycle other than
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 until the light comes
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 cycle.
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 1.Loadyour dishwasher. (SeeLoadingsection.)
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. Add detergent
to the detergent dispenser. (See Detergent Guide.)
Use a rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.
(See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)
step 3. Latch the door.
CYCLES ENERW OPTIONS
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Featuresand appeuratlcemay ~a~, ,rlightly.
● HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on for
fast drying. When selected, the cycle time will be
extended for 32 minutes.
● ENERGY SAVER—Shutsoff the heating unit,
thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally.It takes
longer but saves energy. Youcan open the door after
the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.
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POT- NORMAL ELICAWWATER TEMP HEAmD ENERGY
SCRUBBER
WASH WASH SAVER BOOST DRY
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step 4. Select desired wash cycle.
● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans
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 will not remove burned-on foods.
● NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday
dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.
● WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils. This
cycle uses less water than the other cycles.
● DELICATE WASH—For lightly soiled china
and crystal.
step s. Select the desired Energy Options.
● TEMP BOOST—Use this option for
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.)
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Step6. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START
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.
DialCycles
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 cannot be used with this cycle.
a. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any
Energy Option if desired.
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to
SHORT WASH.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing
partial loads which will be washed later.
Do not use detergent.
a. Mke sureENERGY SAVER is selected.
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to
RINSE & HOLD.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
The PLATE WA~ER cycleis for warmingclean
dishesand servingplatesfor the servingof hot foods.
The cyclewill t~e approximately32 minutesif
selected.
a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
b. Select HEATED DRY.
c. Be sure the door is unlatched.
d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to
PLATE WA~ER.
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.
CycleSelectionChart
WaterUse Time
WashCycles (approx.)
POTSCRUBBER 10.6 72
NORMALWASH 9.1
WATERSAVER 6.4
DELICATEWASH 8.1
SHORTWASH
RINSE& HOLD 3.0 12
*Unextendedtimes.Thesecycletimeswill k increasedapproximately21 mmutesd ‘IEMP BUOS 1optlmrISselected.
D~ingOptions:
HEATEDDRY.Availableon all wash cyclesexceptRINSE& HOLD.Add32minutes to washcycletime.
ENERGYSAVER.Dryingheateris turnedoff. Dishesdry naturally.
Gatlons Minutes
WashCycle
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GoodDishwashingStirk with HOTWater
Toget dishesclean and dry,you need hot water. For good washing and drying,
the enteringwater must beat least 120°F,To prevent dish damage, inlet water shodd not exceed 150°F.
Howto Test WaterTemperature
Check your water temperaturewith 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 continuouslyinto the glass until the
temperature stopsrising. If the water temperature is
below 120°F.,adjustyour water heater.
How to Use a RinseAgent
The 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 JET-DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.
Yourdishwasher uses the liquid form.
lIOWto fill the rinse agent dispenser.
Unscrew the cap.
Add liquid rinse agent
until itjust reaches the
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bottom of lip inside the
dispenser opening.
Replace cap. The
dispenser automatically
releases rinse agent into
final rinse water.
Youmay 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 3 times.
If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap,
you have enough. If the center area remains clear add
rinse agent.
Helpfulhints: If outsidetemperaturesare unusually
low,or if your water travels a long distancefrom water
heaterto dishwasher,you may need to set your water
heater’sthermostatup. 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
untilthe water is hot. Then startthe dishwasher.If
you’verecently donelaundry or run hot water for
showers,giveyour water heater time to recover before
operatingthe dishwasher.
To improve washabilityif the water is less than
120°F.and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select
a longercycle or the TEMP BOOST option and fill
both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.
Yourdishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
approximately 4X ounces. This should last about
3 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 CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
(“JET-DRY”)
Corporate Centre 1
55 Federal Road
P.O.Box 1991
Danbury, CT 06813-1991
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