GE GSD2220Z01BB Owner’s Manual

GEAppliances

GSD2000 GSD2020 GSD2030 GSD2200 GSD2220 GSD2230 GSD3210 GSD3220

PartNo. 165D4700P149 Pub, No, 49-5877-7 #az cG

GSD3230

Congratulations!

YouAreNow Partof theGEFamily.

Welcome/o file GE f_tmily. We're proud of our quality

products and we are commitmd toproviding

dependable se_Tice. You'll see it in this easy-tw-use

Owner' s Mmmal and you'll hem itin tile fliendly voices

of our customer se_qce department.

Best of all, you'll expe_ience fllese values each time you

use your dishwasher. That's important, because your

new dishwasher will be part of your f_tmily for ma W

years. And we hope you will be part of ours f()i a long

time to come.

Wefllank you tbr bwing GE. We appreciate your

purchase, and hope you _ill continue torely on us

whenever you need quality appliances fbr your home.

Fill out and renm_ tim Consumer Product ()_mership Regisuafion card lhat is packed

_dfll this product. If you cannot find it, please send in tim duplicate card printed in

tim back of tllis manual.

Write the model and serial

numbershere.

You can find them on the tub walUust

inside the door.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is

needed to obtain service under the

warranty

GE& You,

A Service Partnership.

Ask any GEappliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with

unmatched quality service. However, did

you know that most questions result from

simple problems thatyou can easily fix

yourseff injust a few minutes? This

Owner's Manual can tellyou how.

ReadthisManual

Inside you _dll find many helpflll }finis on how lo use and

maintain )x)ur dishwasher

properly..lust a lillle preventive

care on your part can save you a greal deal of time and money over the life of your dishwasher.

ReviewtheSectionon

TroubleshootingTips

Safety Information ....... 4- 7

Operating Instructions

ControlPanel .............. 8

ControlSettings............ 8

Dial Cycles............. 10-11

UsingtheDishwasher .... 7Z 13

Loadingthe

DishwasherRacks....... 74,15

CareandCleaning....... 16,17

OptionatAccessories........ 18

Troubleshooting Tips

BeforeYou

CallForService ...... 19-24

You'll find many answers 1o common problems here.

If you review our charl of Troubleshooting Tips firsl,

you nlay nol need 1o call for service al all.

If YouNeedService

If you do need sewice, you can

relax knoxdng help is only a

phone call mvay.A lislof loll-flee

cuslolner service nulnbers is

included in the back section. ()r)_m can always call the

GE Answer Cenler ®at

800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

CustomerService

ProductRegistration ........ 29

Warranty ................. 31

ServiceTelephone

Numbers .......... BackCover

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or toprevent property damage, personal injury,

or loss of life.

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in

a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS iS EXPLOSIVE.

If lhe hot water has not been used tbr t_voweeks or more, prevent the possibilily of damage or injm 7 by turning on all hot water

/hucets and allow them to run tbr several minums. Do fl_is betore using any elecliica] appliance which is connecled/o the hol waler

sys/em. This simple procedure will allow a W buih-up hydrogen gas

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to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance dining ibis process.

WARNING!

WATERHEATERSAFETY

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Useyour dishwasher only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner's Manual

PROPERINSTALLATION

ANDMAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in

accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

Ifyou did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with

your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free

at the GE Answer Center7800.626.2000.

Connect lo a grounded metal, permanent _dfing

sysleln; or nln an equipmenl_

gTounding conductor _dth lhe circuil conduclors and

connect 1o lhe equipmenl: gTounding lenninal or lead

of lhe appliance. hnproper connection of the

equipment-grounding conducu)r can result in a risk

of eleclfic shock. Check xdlh a qualified eleclfician or

sel_ice represenlafive if}xm are in doubl wheflmr lhe

appliance is properly gTounded.

Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or

packing malefial properly.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of)xmr

dishwasher unless it is specifically recommended in

this manual. All other sel_icing should be referred

u) a qualified technician. To minimize lhe possibilily of

elecuic shock, disconnecl lhis appliance flom lhe power supply betbre attempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turning the dishwasher offdoes not

disconnect the appliance flom the pox_r supply. We

recommend hming a qualified lechnician selaice

your appliance.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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WARNING!

Do nol lamper wifl_ connols. Do nol allow children lo play

Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of appliance or any discarded

the dishwasher, appliance.

Do not discard a dishwasher _dd_ou! first removing the

door of the washing

conlpartnlenl.

Do not store or use

combustible mamfials, gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in lhe x_cinily of this or any olher

appliance.

inside, on or _llh this

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WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

1Jse only powder or liquid detergents or x_lling agenls

recommended fbr use in a dishwasher and keep lhem

(Jill of lhe reach of children.

Locate shm1) items so that lhey are not likely 1o damage

tile door seal.

Load shin 1) knives with tile handles up to reduce the risk

of cul-lype injuries.

Do nol wash plastic ilems unless marked dishwasher

safe or the equivalenl. For plastic items not st) marked,

check the manui_tcmrer's recommendations.

Do not touch the heating element during or

immedialely after use.

Do not operate your dishwasher unless all

enclosure panels me properly in place.

Close supervision is necessm T it this appliance is used 1)yor

near children.

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Load light plastic ilems st) lhey will nol become

dislodged and drop m lhe bollom of lhe dishwashel_

lhey mighl come inlo conlact wifll lhe heating elemenl and

be damaged.

REMEMBER...

Yourcontinued health and safety are important to us.

Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

We want you to remain ahappy and healthy part of our

GE family.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dishwasher controlpanel.

Youcan Iocate your model number on the tub walljust inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Models GSD2000, GSD2020 and GSD2030

[_IyON

HEATED HEATED

DRY OFF

Models GSD2200, GSD2220 and GSD2230

START

CYCLES ENERGY OPTIONS

POT- NORMAL HEATED DRY

SCRUBBER WASH ON OFF

Models GSD3210, GSD3220 and GSD3230

CYCLES ENERGY OPTIONS

POT- NORMAL Hi TEMP WASH HEATED DRY

SCRUBBER WASH ON OFF ON OFF

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OFF

START

Control Settings

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POTSCRUBBER/Forheavilysoileddishesor cookwarewith dried-on

HEAVYWASH or baked-onsoilsiEverydaydishesmaybeincluded.

NORMALWASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookware

SHORTWASH Forquicklywashingloadsof everydaydisheswith

RINSE& HOLDForrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewashedlater,

PLATEWARMER Forwarmingcleandishesandserving plates.This

Make sure the Dial is at the OYYposition. Latch the door.

Thiscyclewill notremoveburned-onfoods.

with mediumsoils,NOTE:Many disheshavelighter soil than normal,Choosinga cycleother than NORMAL WASHwill saveenergyandwater,

mediumsoilsthat havenotdriedon,suchas loads consistingmostlyof glasses,

Donot usedetergenL

cyclewill takeapproximately31minutes.

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HI TEMP Providesextraheatforbestperformance.It is used

WASH best with heavily-soileddishes.

HEATEDDRY Turnsthe drying heateron for fast drying. This

HEATEDDRY Shutsoff thedryingheatoptions.Dishesair dry

ON cyclewill extend the time toyourwash cycle.

OFFnaturallyand energyissaved.

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Slowly mrn the Dial 1othe STARTposition. Don't mrn it past the STARTposilion, or you could accidentally miss a

Hnse. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill st) you _dll not hear aW wash action lig'ht away.

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Aboutthe dial cycles.

Short Wash

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START

For quickly washing loads of eveuday dishes with medium soils floathave not dried on.

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'i_lect tl_e NORMAL WaSH_ycle and any options.

sure the door is unlatched.

JSlowlv turn the Dial to SHORT WASH.

Rinse & Hold

For rinsing partial loads thai will be washed later. Do not

use detergent.

IVlakesure HEATEDDRYOFFisselected.

{_Be sure the door is unlatched.

i}_Slowly turn the Dial to RINSE& HOLD.

Plate Warmer

START

For wanning clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 31 minutes.

Load clean dishware to be wanned. Select HEATEDDRYON.

Be sure tlae door is unlatched.

Slowly mrn tl_e Dial to PLATEWARMER.

.atch the door to start the cycle.

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