GE GSD1200T, GSD1205T, GSD1230T Use And Care Manual
Dishwasher
Safe~
instructions.........................3
Operating Instructions, Tips
China, Crystal, Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cycle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........4,5
Cycle Selection
Chart....................................5
Detergent Guide .............................................7
Dispenser Cups ..............................................7
Drying
Options................................................4
Energy-Saving Tips ........................................2
Features
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5
Loading
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9
Operating Instructions .............................4, 5
Rinse Agent
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Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............6
Care and Cleaning
Air Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Problem Solver
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More questions
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GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
Preparation
Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appliance Registration .................................2
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Warranty
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Cover
GE Appliances
HELP US HELP YOU...
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.
If
you
don’t understand something
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 . . .
or-need more help, write (include-
your phone number):
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this
guide.
It lists causes
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
of minor
ope;ating
problems that
Appliance Park
you can correct yourself.
Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language
Para
obtener la
versi6n
en
version of this book, call
espafiol
de
este
manual,
GE Answer
Center@
name a
800.626.2000
GE Answer
Center,@
consumer information service.
servicio
de information
para el consumidor,
tel&fono
800.626.2000.
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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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.
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
Panel
20 North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
ENERGY-SAVING
T~S
● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the
● If you don’t need your dishes right away,
allow
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
overnight.
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.)
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A
WARNING—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
●
Use this
appliance only for
iti
intended
purpose, as you
will find described in this
Use and Care Guide.
o
●
This dishwasher must be properly
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,
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
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,
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.
●
Do
not
store or use combustible
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\
materials, gasoline or other
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flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
●
Use only 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 element and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of injury.
c
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.
c
Do not tamper with controls.
●
Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
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Do not operate your dishwasher unless
all enclostire
panels are properly in place.
●
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
c
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.
c
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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electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
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.
A
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater, It can
accumulate in the water heater
andor
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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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER
Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum
performance on
loads
with normal
and
heavy soils.
You may 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.
Load your dishwasher. (See
Loading section.)
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.
Latch the door.
step 4.
Select desired wash cycle.
● POTSCRUBBF.R—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.
● LIGHT WASH—For
loads
that have dishes with
light soils.
● WATER SAVER—For dishes with
1 ight soi
Is. This
cycle
saves water by using 3070 less water than the
NORMAL WASH cycle.
step s.
Select the desired Energy Options.
● WASH HEAT 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. )
● HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on for
fast drying. When selected, the cycle time will be
extended for
32
minutes.
POT- NORMAL
#::j
WATER WASH HEAT
H:;]EO O[:~O&S
SCRUBBER WASH
6666660
Cycles
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Energy Options
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● HEATED DRY off—Shuts off the heating unit,
thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry
naturall]. It takes
longer
but saves energy. You can open the door after
the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.
●
OPTIONS RESET—Turns
all
Energy
Options off.
Step
6. 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.
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
cannt)t be u.~ed
with
thi.v cycle.
a. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any
Energy Option of 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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SHORT WASH
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Quiet Power
RINSE
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Dial
Cycles
(continued)
The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing
The PLATE WARMER cycle is for warming clean
partial loads which will be washed later. Do
dishes and serving
plates
for the serving of hot foods.
not use detergent.
The cycle will
t~-e-approximately
32
;inutes
if selected.
a. Make sure HEATED DRY is off.
a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
b. Select HEATED DRY on.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to
c. Be sure the door is unlatched.
RINSE & HOLD.
d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator
d. Press the OPTIONS RESET button. This
PLATE WARMER.
turns all Energy Options off.
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Cycle Selection Chart
Wash Cycle
Water Use
Time
Gallons Minutes
Wash Cycles
(approx.) (approx.)
Cycle Sequence
POTSCRUBBER
10.6
72
mmmmmmm
NORMAL WASH
9,1
5]*
mmmmmm
LIGHT WASH
7.9
51*
mmmmm
WATER SAVER
6.4
51*
mmmm
SHORT WASH
7.4
43*
mmBmm
——
RINSE & HOLD
3,()
——
Unextended t]nles.
“1’hese
cycle t!mes WIII be increased approximately 21 minutes if Wash Heat Boost option is selected
Drying Options;
HEATED DRY on. Available
on
all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 32 minutes to wash cycle titne
HEATED DRY
off, Drying heater is turned off, Dishes dry naturally,
)ial
to
5
Good
Dishwashing
Starts with HOT Water
To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. 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 with a candy or meat
Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually
thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest
low, or if your water travels a long distance from water
the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and
heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water
let the water run continuously into the glass until the
heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water
temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is
for
some time, the water in the pipes
will
be cold. Turn
below
120°F.,
adjust your water heater.
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 or the WASH HEAT BOOST option and
fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.
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
dishwashing
performance, use of a rinse
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
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dispenser automatically
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releases rinse agent into
final rinse water.
Your dishwasher’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
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
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.
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