GE GSD1930T User Manual

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instructions.........................3

Dishwasher

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Solver.......................l3-l5

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Operating Instructions, Tips

China, Crystal, Sterling ...............................10

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

Cycle Selection

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

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

Drying Options ...............................................4

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading

Operating instructions .............................4, 5

Rinse Agent

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

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Care and Cleaning

Air Gap

Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preparation

Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Consumer

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

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

Repair Service

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

Model GSD1900 Series

Services...................l9

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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 vou don’t understand
or-need more help, write (include-
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language
version of this book, call
GE Answer

800.626.2000
consumer information service.

Center@

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 . . .

Check the Problem Solver in the

back of this guide. It lists causes
of minor operating problems that
vou can correct

.

Para

obtener
espafiol

name a
GE Answer Center,”

servicio

para

tel~fono

de

de information

el consumidor,

800.626.2000.

la

este

vourself.

.

versi6n

manual,

en

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.

label

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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 ● 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

rinse off heavy soils.

● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that
(See the Operating section.)

load,

use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to

will

remove the soil from the load.

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
Chicago, IL 60606

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overnight.

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WA_G—When

using

this

appliance, always exercise basic

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Use this appliance

purpose, as

Use

and

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receive an hstdlation
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer

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appliance

meti,

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

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in the

●

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.

c

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

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When loading items to be washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not

to damage the door seal, and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to

reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

safety precautions, including the
following:

o~ly for i~

you

MM

find desedbd

Care

.

permanent wiring system; or an

Guide.

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This dishwasher must be properly

installed and located in accordance

.

with the kstdlation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not

hstructions
Center? 8W.626.2~.

must

be connected to a grounded

o Do

not store or w combustible
materials, gasoline or
flammable vapors and

ticinity

of this or any other appliance.

intended

in this

sheet with your

electicd

overload.

other

liq&ds

i~ury.

tikely

●

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 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

dl

cabinet, Observe
to avoid personal injury.

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To minimize the possibility of

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before attempting any maintenance. NOTE:

~rning

does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.

A

water pipes if hot water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS
IS
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.

the control dial to the OFF position

WARNING—H~ROGEN GAS

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

EXPLOSI~.

warnings on container labels

electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply

To prevent the possibility of

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not tamper with controls.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR

DIS~ASHER

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.

step 2.

Load your dishwasher. (See

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at

Loading section.)

the OFF position and the CYCLE ON light is off,
indicating all cycles are complete.

step 3.

step 4.

● POTSCRUBBER—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 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 light soils. This

cycle saves water by using

30Yo

less water than the

NORMAL WASH cycle.

● 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.

● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will be washed later.

Delay and Heated Dry are not recommended
this

cycle.

Do

not

use

detergent. Start

for

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POT- NORMAL LIGHT

SCRUBBER WASH WASH

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Features and

step 5.

● WASH HEAT BOOST ON—Use the option

uppe(lrunce may vuq .slightl.~.

Select the desired Energy Options.

~ENERGy

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.)

● WASH HEAT BOOST OFF—Turns off the

WASH HEAT BOOST option.

● HEATED DRY ON—Turns the drying heater

on for fast drying. When selected, the cycle time
will be extended for 39 minutes.

● HEATED DRY OFF—Shuts off the heating unit,

thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes
longer but saves energy. You can open the door after
the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.

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

10 hours. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to the desired

time. The CYCLE ON

light will

come on.

4

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DRV

2

[

OFF

Dial Cycles

The SHORT WASH
loads

of

everyday dishes with medium soils that have

not

dried

on,

‘suc~l

St(lrt Delay c(lnnot be u.~ed
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.

;ycle

Selection Chart

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POTSCRUBBF;R

NORMA1,

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I(;HT

WASH

WASH

CHINA

WA’I-E;R

SAVF:R

SHORT

WASH

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ON.

cycle allows

as loads consisting mostly of glasses.

Wafer

Use

Gallons Minutes

(apprnx.

1 ().6

9.1

7.9

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7,5

6.4

7.4
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cycle [imcs

This

cycle tinlc will bc incrc:lsc

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you to quickly wash

with this

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W~sh

Time

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53*

53:,

cvcle.

Cycle

53*

53*

45*

8

will hc

incrc:iscd appmximulcly 2 I

wilsh cycles except RINSE

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-d upproxitna[cly

Dishes dry

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&

naturally,

The PLATE WARMER cycle is for warming clean
dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot foods.
The cycle

Start Delay

a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
b. Select HEATED DRY ON.
c.
d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Cycle Sequence

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Be sure the door is unlatched.

PLATE WARMER.

will ta~e”approximately

cannot

mmmmm

mmmmmm

mmmm

mmmmm

minutes it”

I I

minu[cs

HOI.D. Add 39

Wash HcJt B()()s[ opliorl” is selcc(cd

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Wash Heat B(){)st option”

minutes tn

wash cycle time.

be used with this

mm

is

sclectcd.

39 minutes if selected.

cycle,

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Good

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

Dishwashing

Stark with HOT Water

shodd

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 heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water
let the water run continuously into the glass until the
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.

Helpful hints:

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

If outside temperatures are unusually

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

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

dishwashing

rinse water.

fill

performance, use of a rinse

,b,

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cap and looking into the container.

D

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds

approximately 4fi 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

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

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

P.O.

Box 1991

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

find

any rinse agent, write:

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