GE GSD1250R Use and Care Manual

Contents

lUse

and Care

Dishwasher

Guidel

Air

Gap

Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services Cycle Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide Dispenser Cups

Energy-Sating Tips Features

Front Panel Color Change Loading

Model and Serial Numbers Operating Guide

Cycle Selection

Drvin~ O~tions 4,5

Soil Level

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4,5 Wash Heat Boost

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Problem Solver Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 14

Warranty

water Temperature

Winter Storage

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Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully.

is intended to help operate dishwasher properly.

Keep it your questions.

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These numbers Consumer product Ownership Registration

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numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service concerning your dishwasher.

find

them on a label

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door.

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Card

that

came

dishwasher. Before sending

this

card, please

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Energy-Saving tips

● Operate dishwasher only when

it’s

full.

Let the dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in

onty

ptirtial load,

& HOLD soils. Be sure to

when

This to remove.

●

you don ‘t

right

saving HEATED DRY OFF drying option. This turns the

drying heater Dishes dry period such

● Always select the cycle that

uses will remove the soil from the load. (See the Operating section).

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waiting

hetps

keep

away,

use

least

amount of water that

use the RINSE

to rinse

latch

for a

full

soils

moist, easier

need

your dishes

your energy

off

automatica]ty.

naturalty

over a longer

overnight.

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the door

toad.

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

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

FIRST, contact the serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write your phone number—to:

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

for further help.

people

who

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the details—including

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances

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Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem section. 11 lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Solver

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your water heater deliver t dishwasher and use the WASH HEAT BOOST Option. Make sure

the

no less than Temperature section).

20°F. water

entering

water

temperature is

1200F.

to your

(See

down

Water

MPORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance

AWAWING–When

using this appliance, always exercise basic safety

precautions, including the following:

●

Use

this appliance

intended

purpow,

otiy

for

as you

its

wi~

find described in this Use and

Cam

Guide.

This dishwasher must be

properly

instiled

and located in accordance with the Instigation Instructions before it is used.

not 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 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 supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

●

Do not store or use

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equipment-

power-

combustible materials, gasoline or

other

flammable vapors and

liqaids

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

utiess marked “dishwasher

safe” or plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s

recommendations.

tie quivdent.

For

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

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heating element 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

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.

the door seal, and

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●

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

tie

appliance

from the

power

supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

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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

—–

How to operate your dishwasher

STEP 1. Load your dishwasher

with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide.)

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section. )

STEP 3. Select HEATED DRY Option.

HEATED DRY

OFF

HEATED DRY ON. Turns the drying heater on for fast drying.

HEATED DRY OFF. Turns the drying heater off to save energy. Dishes will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time.

STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option.

To test water temperature, see How to Test Water Temperature section.

The entering water must be between

120°F.

and

140°F.

Use the wash heat boost option when water is less than

140°F.

When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for 18 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for

good washing and drying. STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and

start the dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection Hints on next page.)

If your dishwasher drains into a

food waste disposer, operate the disposer

until

it is empty before

starting the dishwasher.

●

When NOT using DELAY

START (for all cycles):

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Push selected Cycle and Option

buttons.

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■ START

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OFF

■

DRYING*

RINSING

■

WASHING

d. Latch the door 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.

●

When using DELAY START

(for all cycles): Note: START can be delayed

automatically for up to 8 hours.

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Push selected Cycle and Option

buttons.

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.“8:

OFF .

DRYING

●

RINSING

■

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to desired delay time.

d. Latch door to start timer. The

DELAY START light and stay on until dishwasher starts. Dishwasher will start automatically at end of selected delay time.

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WASHING

wdl

come on

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to START.

Cycle selection hints

WASHING

instructions.

POTSCRUBBER—For items such

as pots, pans and casseroles with

RINSING ■

dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included,

The CYCLE INDICATOR DISPLAY shows where the dishwasher is in the

indicator will

cycle.

uause during

The

the

main detergent wash portion of the cycles. This occurs only for the POTSCRUBBER cycle and when the WASH HEAT BOOST option is .

NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance-on normal

LIGHT WASH—For dishes with light soils that have not been dried

selected. If using the WASH HEAT ““.

BOOST option, the indicator will pause during the final rinse also.

What happens in each cycle

is important to follow the loading

soils.

WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils that have not dried on, or that have had extra preparation before loading. It saves water, and saves energy.

CHINA CRYSTAL—For lightly soiled china and crystal. The wash action is softened by pumping air along with the water to protect your delicate items. Pre-rinse

dishware

before loading.

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Do not use detergent. Delay Start is not recommended for this cycle.

●

You’11 hear occasional clicking

sounds: —Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

Water Use

Wash Cycles

POTSCRITBBER

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

WATER SAVER

CHINA CRYSTAL

RINSE & HOLD

Gallons Minutes

(approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence

13.8

2.1

8.7

6.8

6.2

3.5

Wash Cycle

Time

8’*

63*

● During the drying period:

—The motor stops. —Water vapor comes through the

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

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*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 18 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 time.

HEATED DRY OFF. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

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