GE GSD2200, GSD2400 Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Air Gap 19 Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling 4,7,15 Safety Instructions

Convenience Features Cycle Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 10, 11 Dispenser Cups

Energy Saver Switch Energy-Saving Tips

Features 4,5 Front Panel Color Change

Loading 12-14 Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Guide 4,5

Cycle Selection Dishwashing Shortcut

Drying Options Soil Level 11

P~SCRUBBER Cycle

4,6,7,11

2 6 User Maintenance Instructions 19

5,6 Winter Storage

4 6

5,6

Problem Solver Repair Service 23

Rinse Agent

Systems Monitor

Warranty Water Temperature

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Back Cover

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Built-in Models

GSD2200 GSD2400

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Help us help you...

Before usingyourdishwasher, read this book 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’tunderstand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write downthemodel and serial numbers.

You’llfind 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.

If youreceived a damaged dishwasher...

Energy-sating tips z

. op~te dishwasher only when

it’sfull. Let the dishes accumulate

in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycleto rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

● Always select the cycle that uses

least amount of water that will removethe soil from the load. See page 6.

● If you don’t need your dishes

right away,use your ENERGY SAWR drying feature that turns

the drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

Convenience features

This dishwasherhasmanyconvenient features. Among them are:

● Controls are arranged leftto right

as you use them. . Automatic “beep” responses to

instructions and alighted display let you know the desired fimction has been selected.

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold youthe

dishwasher.

Savetime andmoney. Before you request servica..

Check the Problem Solver (pages

16through 18).It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

● Lets you select fast, heated drying

or energy-saving, no-heat drying.

● A SYSTEMS MONITOR that

tells you what’s happening in the

dishwa$er,and i?:mething’% w

wrong. ~~ “

● Remembers your last cycle so you

don’t have to reprogram each time.

See SHORT-CUT on page 6.

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IMPORT~T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING-When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

● Use this appliance only for

its intended purpose, as you will fmd described in this Use and Care Book.

● This dishwasher must be

properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive

an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

—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.

● Use only powder or liquid

detergents or wetting agents

recommended for use in a

dishwasher.

● Do not wash plastic items unless

mal ked “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 unit and be damaged.

TOminimize the possibility of

injury.

● 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.

● 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 disc~arded

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.

● HYDROGEN GAS is

produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of tw 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

move into a residence in which

the hot water system may not

have been used for some time,

turn on all hot water fimcets and

allow them to run for several

minutes before using any

electrical appliance which is

comected 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.

SAm THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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How to operatethe dishwasher

STEP 1

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages

12through 14.

POT -

SCRUBBER

STEP 2

Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. .

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (Seepage 10.)

Close and latch the dishwasher door.

CYCLE SELECTOR

NORMAL

.ASHmm

STEP 3 Select desired wash cycle.

Touch the center ofthe pad. ● LIGHT WASH is for most loads

s PO’ESCRUBBERis for items

such as pots, pans and casseroles. Everyday dishes may be included.

● NORMAL WNH is for loads of

everyday dishes with medium soils.

Designed to yield” “ “ on n~rmal loads.

high performance

of everyday dishes with light soils or soils that have not dried on. It saveshot water over the higher performance cycles, thus saving energy.

c CHINA-CRYSTALis for lightly soiled china and crystal. The fiash action is softened bypumping air along with the water to protect your delicate items. Pre-rinse dishware before loading. Follow loading instructions on pages 12through 14.

● RINSE & HOLD is for rinsing

partial loads which will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

Tochange a setting, just touch desired pad.

Yourdishwasheris nowautomatically programmed. A number in the SYSTEMS MONITOR will tell you how long the cycle will take. (See pages 7-9.)

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DRY OPTIONS

HEATED

~RYING

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DOOR LATCH

“ON” POSITION

ENERGY

SAVER

SEL+E:::D TIMETO

ENDOF CYCLE CYCLEPHASE

SYSTEMS\ MONITOR

START

CLEAR irsn

STEP 4

Select a drying option.

● HEATED DRYING provides

faster drying. Can be changed while cycle is running.

. ENERGY SAVERshuts off drying heater. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes longer, but saves energy. Youcan prop door open about 3 inches after motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for overnight drying.

EnergySaverhelps reduce electrical energy used by this model approximately 7%.

STEP 5

Start the dishwasher.

● When you’re ready to wash

dishes, touch the STARTpad. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will

not hear any wash action right away.Dishwasher will proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically.

Tochange a cycleafter washing starts, touch the CLEAR/RESET

pad to cancel cycle. After water is

pumped out and motor stops, you

can reprogram and restart the

dishwasher.

Systems Monitor

This panel tells you what is

happening in the dishwasher and

can alert you to some possible

problems.

Information displayed:

● Selected wash cycle

● Selected dry option

● Minutes to end of cycle

● Cycle phase, such as WASHING,

RINSING or DRYING

● Diagnostic codes to alert you to

possible problems

See pages 7-9 for explanation of

displays and codes.

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IMshwashingshortcut

NORMAL

UNHEATED DRY

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WASHING

t MINUTES

The dishwasher remembers your last cycle*so you don’t have to

reprogram each time.

When the dishwasher is loaded

and the door is latched, the control panel will display the last settings you selected.

If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch START.

*If there has been a power ftilure,

NORMAL WASHand HEATED DRY will automatically be

programmed. Make any new

selections as desired and touch START.

What happens in eachcycle

Water Use

WASHCYCLES P(Y13CRUBBER 11.0gal.

NORMAL WNH

LIGHT WASH 9.3 gal.

CHINA-CRYSTAL

RINSE & HOLD 3.7gal.

*Unextended times. These cycle

times may be increased up to 15 minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the water to proper temperature for good

washability.

(Approx.)

11.0gal.

7.7gal.

Pre-W=hl Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse Main

Pre-Rinse Pre-Washl Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse Main Rinse Rinse *44 minutes

Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse

Pre-Rinse Pre-Rinse

Dry Options:

HEATED DRWNG. Atiable on all washcycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 33 cycletime.

ENERGY SAVERDRYING. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

Cycle Sequence

Wash

Main

Rinse Rinse

Wash

pre-Rinse Main Rinse Rinse

W~h

lIliIIUteS to wash

Rinse

Wash

Cycle Time

(Approx.)

Rinse *W minutes

*4Ominutes

43 minutes

10minutes

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The

SYSTEMS MONITOR tellsyouwhat’shappening

POTSCRUBBER SEE DOOR WASHING NORMAL CHINA LAB E L RINSING LIGHT WASH RINSE & HOLO UNHEATED DRY !-f 1 MINUTES

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HEATING

DRYING

DISPLAY

NUMERALS FROM

1to 99

P~SCRUBBER

NORMAL

LIGHT WASH

CHINA

RINSE & HOLD

UNHEATED DRY

+),

HEATED DRY

WASHING

RINSING

DRYING

WHAT IT MEANS

Number of minutes left in cycle.

Indicates P(YI’SCRUBBERcycle.

Indicates NORMAL WASHcycle.

Indicates LIGHT WASHcycle.

Indicates CHINA-CRYSTALcycle.

Indicates RINSE &HOLD cycle.Remains on until the door is unlatched.

Indicates ENERGY SAVERDry Option.

Indicates HEATED DRYING Dry Option.

Displayedduring Pre-wash, Pre-rinse and Main Washperiods.

Displayedduring Rinse periods following the Main Wash.

Indicates HEATED DRYING has been selected.

HEATING

Indicates water being heated—inwash period-to temperature necessary for good washability.The minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of 15minutes when HEATING is displayed.

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The SYSTEMS MONITOR tellsyou if certain things arewrong

KPLAY

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WHAT IT MEANS

Electrical power has been interrupted tothe dishwasherbut is

nowback on.

The dishwasher istaking longer than normal to drain the water out.

Thisis usuallycausedby ablockage inthe drain air gap (seepage 19),a kink in the drain hose, or a stopped updrainpipe.

VVHATTODO

IF DISHWASHERWASIN USE WHEN THE POWER

FAILURE OCCURRED:

1. Unlatch the door. If the detergent cup isopen, add detergent and close thecup.

2. Relatch the door and touch “START” then immediately touch “CLEAR/RESET~’ (This will pump any remaining waterout ofthe machine.)

3. Select the desired qcle and rerun the load.

IF DISHWASHER WASNOTIN USE:

L Latchdoor.

2. Select desired cycle.

3. Run cyclewhen desired. This dishwasher is designed to automatically compensate for

longer than normal drain times, but cycletime will be extended. Ifthis code continues to appear frequently then:

1. Clean the air gap (seepage 19).

2. Check for akink inthe drain hose.

3. Check plumbing for slowor stopped updrains. (N~E: W~ty service does notcover household drain problems.)

Similar

explained above, but the Z?

indicates that the drain is so cloggedthat the dishwashercannot continue to operate in a satistictory

manner. Dishwasher will stop.

Dishwasher will not gointo a drain out period. Dishwasher will stop.

There istoo much waterin the

dishwasher. If E~appears aftera powerftilure, this isnormal and

thedishwasher will correct itself.

toblocked drain as

Locate and remove the blockagein the drain system as

explained above. Topump any remaining waterout of the

machine:

1. Latch door.

2. Selectany cycle.

3. Touch “START” andthen immediately touch “CLEAR/ RESET:’ (NOTE: W-nty service does not cover household drain problems.)

Restartthe cycle.If E3 repeats, call for service.

The dishwasher isdesigned toautomatically pump out extra wateras long as the door is latched. When you hear the motor

stoprunning:

1. Unlatch the door and see if all the wateris gone. (It is normal fora small amount ofwaterto remain in the bottom oftub to keep the water seal lubricated.)

2. If you seewater entering thedishwasher, close and latch the door. Shut offthe water supply tothe dishwasher.

3. If water is gone and no wateris entering the dishwasher, restart cycle.

4. If Z~repeats, shut off the water supply tothe dishwasher. Call forservice.

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DISPLAY

WHAT IT MEANS

This can be caused by either of

these reasons: Not enough water is entering the

dishwasher.

The drain pump could be temporarily blocked (usually caused byfd particles such as cereal).

The temperature sensor in the dishwasher is not functioning

properly. Dishwasher may

continue to be used, but it will

not heat water automatically.

WHATTODO

Unlatch the door. If there is no water in the bottom of the

dishwasher, check the water supply to the dishwasher.

● Is the dishwasher water supply turned on?

(Vidveusually located under the sink.)

● Is the household water supply turned on?

● If you use well or cistern water, is the supply adequate?

If the water supply is adequate, try the cycle again. If ES repeats, call for service.

Unlatch the door. If there is standing water in the bottom of the dishwasher, relatch the door. Touch “START;’ then immediately touch “CLEARRESET” to start the pump. If [5 continues to appear, you may need to do this several times to breakup the blockage.

The temperature sensor needs to be replaced. Call for service.

N~E: Youmay continue to use your dishwasher. For best results, adjust your household water heater thermostat to 140°F.

Before you call for service

● Try the cycle again to see if the

Code reappears. The dishwasher

may correct itself.

● Electronic controls can be

affected by outside interference.

s Sometimes shutting off the power to the dishwasher (at the fhse or circuit breaker) will correct the

problem.

● Restore power after about five

seconds and try the cycle again.

● Check the chart above for things

you can do to correct the problem.

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lkmperature Sensor System

Toget dishes clean and dry you need hot water. Tohelp you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a water heating feature that automatically senses the temperature of the water in the

washcycleand heats it, if necessary, to the proper temperature. This water heating feature may allow you to turndown your household water heater and saveenergy if you’rewilling to let the dishwasher run a little longer while it heats

water to the proper temperature. For good washing and drying, the

entering water must beat least

120*F.To prevent dish damage,

inlet water should not exceed 150*F.

How to test water temperature:

Check your water temperature inside your dishwasher with a candy or meat thermometer.

Let the dishwasher run through one fill and pump out cycle, then

let the dishwasher fill with water

the second time.

When you hear the water stop filling, unlatch the door and slowly

open it.

Measure the temperature of the water in the bottom of the tub this way:

Removethe silverware basket and place a candy or meat thermometer in the water towards the middle of the tub. If the temperature is less than 120*F,you will not get good washing results. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve

grease and activate powder detergents.

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. ‘Ihm on the hot water faucet at the

sink and allow itto 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.

Toimprove washability if the water

is less than 120*Fand youcannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycleand fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

Howto use a rinse agent.

A 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-

DRYbrand is recommended. Rinse agents come in either liquid

or solid form. Yourdishwasher’s dispenser uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add

the liquid rinse agent until itjust

reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace the cap. The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the

final rinse water. 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’tfind any rinse agent,

write: BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODU~S, INC.

(“JET DRY”)

411 W. Putnam Ave.

Greenwich, CI’ 06830

Yourdishwasher’s rinse agent container holds 4% ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

Howtochoose and use detergent.

use only powderor liquid

First,

detergentsspecifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause oversudsing.

Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphate helps prevent

hard-water materials from forming

spots or film on your dishes. If your water is hard (7 grains or more), your detergent has to work harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better. If the phosphate content is

low (8.7%or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent with hard water.

Yourwater department can tell you how hard your water is. So

can your county extension agent. Or your area’swater softener

company. Just call and ask them how many “grains of hardness” there are in your water.

How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water

“hard” or

you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

Toomuch detergent with sofi water

not only wastes money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called

“etching.” An outside layerof glass is etched away!Of course, this

takes some time. But why take a

chance when it’seasy to find out the hardness of your water.

“soft”? With hard water,

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Keep your detergent f~h and dry. Under the sink isn’ta good

place to store detergent. Tbomuch moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes, either.

(It won’tbe fresh OR dry.) If your powder detergent gets old

or lumpy, throw it away.It won’t

wash well. Old detergent often won’tdissolve.

If you use a liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as they ageor come in contact with water.

You’llfind two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. ~o, because

some cycles use two washes.

See “Detetgent UsageGuide” below.

Always close themain cup tightly

Men it is~rmly latched you-will hear a clicking sound. It is not necessary to ovem”ghten.

NOTE:Deteqent cupmaybe opened manuallywz”thno harm.

Turnhandle

counterclockwise until

it releases. A snapping sound is

normal whenit opens.

How toplWptUR the dishes for washing

If this is your first dishwasher, or

if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much pre-preparation your dishes need.

Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of

normal food soils is not necessary. With common sense and a little practice you’ll soon know what fds to remove. Here are some guidelines:

1. Scrapeoff bones, seeds, skins,

toothpicks and other hard solids. It is also best to remove hard shelled vegetables, meat trimmings, lea~ vegetables and crusts. Remove

2. Remove large quantities of any food. Yourdishwasher has a built-in sofi fd disposer that pulverizes softfood bits and flushes them away. It can handle small amounts of soft fds, but large amounts will be diflicult to handle.

3. Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before soil has a chance to dry and become hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the NORMAL WASHcycle. Remember to use your RINSE & HOLD cyclefor small “holding” loads.

Note: The foods mentioned above are for examples only. Other foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes. You may also want to consider removing foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and other foods that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long period of time.

When using the P(YJ13CRUBBER cycle, less preparation is required

befbre loading.The WI’SCRUBBER cyclecan wash heavily-soiled dishes and remove dried-on and baked-on soils from pots, pans and casseroles. Items with burned-on

soils may not come clean. And the dishwasher cannot remove bum marks or restore fading caused byoverheating during cooking.

excessive quantities of oil or grease.

Dete~ent Usage Guide (powderor liquid)

SOFTWATER (O-3grains

CYCLES Main IYYI13CRUBBERand 1lbblespoon ~ 1 lhblespoon

NORMAL WASHcycles minimum

>. CHINA-CRYSTAL and

LIGHT WASHcycles minimum

‘4 RINSE & HOLD cycle

*12grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Wkhoutit,

lime can build up in the water valve.The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

$Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

1‘lhblespoon

hardness)

@ I OpenCup

minimum Full None Half Full

Usenodetergent Useno detergent

MEDIUMWATER HARDWATER

(3-7grains) Main Cup

Half Full

(7-12grains*)

I Open Cup Main Cup$ I Open Cup4

: Half Full Completely

None

~:l~pletely

Use nodetergent

J Completely

Full None

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Howtoload your dishwasher

This is a random mixed load, the most common type you

will have.

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the bottom sprayswater up. The towerthat rises in the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items in the upper rack. A spray arm in the top washes down also. Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked. Model shown is GSD2400.

Howto loadthe TOP RACK

Models with aFixed Shelf

WATCHOUTFOR THIS.

The washer tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be carefi.dnot to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.

The top rack is best forglasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fitbest along the sides. This isthe place for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged intightly sothey can’tfall onto the Calrod” heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot moveeasily.Don’tlet theglassestouch eachother.

Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be placed-—facedown— handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Besure the forceof water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.

inthe top rack. The top rack is

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How toload the NIP RACK

Model with a Movable Shelf

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Tkvo rows of cups can be washed when using the folding shelf. Load the bottom row first, then fold down the shelf and load the top row. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is the place for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tighfly so they can’t fdl onto the Calrod@heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’tlet the glasses touch each other.

Shelf Up

Fold the-folding shelf up for glasses and tall things. Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is not blocked.

Sauce pans, placed—face down— handy for all kinds of odd shapes.

mixing bowls and other small items maybe

in this top rack. The top rack is

Shelf Down

The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and long utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first, then fold the shelf down.

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Howto loadtheBOTTOM RACK

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so tha~water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.

Heavily soiled

pots, pans and casseroles MUST be

loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge.

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Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down.

ModelGSD2200

Don’tletany itemextend throughbottom ~

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Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic dishwashing. If placed in dishwasher, they should go in bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.

Precaution!

T*e out anything that may fall or extend through the bottom of the basket.

Oon’tletany la

itemextend

throughbottom

The security cell cover, hinged in the handle, can be

lowered to either side to secure light-weight items from the effects of the vigorous wash action. When it is not needed, this cover can remain upright.

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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.

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And what you can’t.

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Forgeta dish?Here’swhen YOUcan add it.

~dd dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the WASHING

signal light goes off.

However, opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power because the temperature inside the dishwasher is lowered. So try to load everything at the beginning.

Here’show to add a forgotten dish:

1. Push the door latch to the left.

Washing will stop.

2. Wtit a few seconds until the water calms. Then open the door.

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

4. Close the door and push the latch to the fhrright. When the door is locked, washing will continue.

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Questions? Use This

PROBLEM

UNCLEiN DISHES AND FLATWARE

Problem Solver

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may havedropped from the rack. Wateris causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 10.)

Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the

bOttOIXl rack.

Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoidoverloading.

Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.

Check inlet watertemperature. It should be at least 120”F.(Totest, see page 10.) Waterpressure maybe temporarily low. Tbrn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower

than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

BLACK OR GRAY

MARKS ON DISHES

DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS

SP(YBAND FILMING

ON GLASSESAND FLATWARE

Plugged air gap. (See page 19.) Improper rack loading. (See pages 12through 14.)

Aluminum deposits often leave marks when they rub against other things. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser.

Watermay not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking the detergent cup.

The dispenser cover may not be opening or maybe blocked by improperly loaded

items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on

detergent. Ifthe cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.

Spotting can be caused by all these things:

Extremely hard water. (See page 10.) Low inlet watertemperature. (Totest, see page 10.) Overloading the dishwasher. Improper loading. (See pages 12through 14.) Old or damp powder detergent. Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 10.)

Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 10.)

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PROBLEhl

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SPOTSAND FILMING ON GLASSES AND

FLATWARE

(continued)

● Toolittle detergent. (See page 10.)

Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of

detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent

may help reduce filming.

To remove spots and film from glassware:

1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.

3. Select P~SCRUBBER cycle and ENERGY SAVER dry option.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “25” minutes to end of cycle is displayed.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.

6. Close the door and allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle.

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60ml) of citric

acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours

doesn’t, call General Electric Factory Service.)

Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home water softener.

CLOUDINESS ON If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching:’ GLASSWARE

The film cannot be removed.

Itcan be prevented: Use less detergent if you have sofi water. Wash glassware in the

that will get them clean.

exceeds 150”F.

YELLOW OR BROWN FILM

shortest cycle

Water temperature entering dishwasher

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup

bleach and 3 cups warm water. An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits

in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.

Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

CHIPPING OF CHINA

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 12and 13for correct way to load glassware. )

Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher. Always use the top rack for delicate items.

Use the CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle for fine china.

SMALL AMOUNT OF

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean

WATER STANDING water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

IN THE BOTTOM

OF THE TUB

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The Problem solver (continued)

PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEAND REiMEDY

WATERWON’TPUMP If

OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUlOMATIC

DISHWASHER LEAKS

CONTROL PANEL

DOESN’T RESPOND

‘IQINPUTS

the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air

gap, if you haveone. (Seepage 19.) Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? Youmay need a plumber. If dishwasher drains into a disposer, run the disposer to clear. Be sure the disposer is

not clogged. See the SYSTEMS MONIIXIR (pages 7 to9).

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ‘IOAVOIDSUDSING.

Toremove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1gallon

of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. To pump out water, touch START two times, then immediately touch CLEAR-RESET.

Repeat if necessary.

Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’sso important to use a detergent that’s designed for automatic dishwashers.

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing. Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

Shut off power from dishwasher at fuse or circuit breaker. Wait 5 seconds and restore power to dishwasher. Try input panel again.

If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Cente#

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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Care and Cleaning

USER INLAENTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a

lightly dampened cloth. Dry

thoroughly. or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

DO not Use abrasives

Clean the outside with a good

appliance poiish wax. The outside

cabinet finish is durable, but it can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X0216) is available from GE Appliance Parts iMarts.

The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should ever need

cleaning. use a mild cleansing powder. Scouring pads tind harsh cleaners can mar the finish.

Built-in dishwashers

often use an air gap.

Keep it clean.

An air gap is a plumbing device. It protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps.

If you have an air gap, check it

at least once a month. IT IS NOT

PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NO_I’COVERED IN YOUR

WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean.

With most types, first turn off the dishwasher, then lift off the chrome cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any buildup of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.

Not using your dishwasher in winter? Protect against freezing.

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:

● Cut off electric power to the

dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker,

● Turn off the water supply.

● Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water valve.

● Drain water from the inlet line

and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water. )

● Reconnect the water inlet line to

the water valve.

c Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot.

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How to change colorpanels

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If you are redecorating, you can

change your dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with

your new colors.

The panels are held in place by the door trim and the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with the color of your own choice.

How to change the door panel:

1. Take out three trim screws on

either side of the dishwasher door.

-=, Remove the side trim. ‘2. Slide the door panel out.

(Careful-edges may be sharp.)

3. Tbrn the door panel around and put the color you want in front.

4. Replace the door panel, side trim and screws.

How to change the lower panel:

1. Remove four panel attachment

screws. (WO abovethe panel, two

below the panel.)

2. Removethe entire panel.

3. Takeout three screws and remove the top trim.

4. Slide the door panel out.

5. Turn the panel around and put the color you want in front.

6. Replace the lower panel, top trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire panel and four attachment screws.

Do not operate the dishwasher while changing panels or when

, lower access panel is removed.

Note: Other color panels are available for your dishwasher.

Check the color you wanton the color panel order form below and mail it to us.

A wood panel trim kit contains trim and instructions for adding decorative wood door panel or

lower access panel to match kitchen cabinets. The kit is an option at extra cost and is available from your GE dealer. Speci~ GPF40.

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you may order one at no charge with this form.

Mark the appropriate box for panel selection.

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City:

state:

Model No.:

Date Purchased:

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If YouNeed Service

Toobtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.

We’reproud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some reason youare not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to followfor further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. Inmost 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, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOURGENERALELECTRIC DISHWASHERWITH PERMATUF@INTERIOR

WARRANTY

Save proof oforiginalpurchasedate suchas yoursales slip or cancelledcheck to establishwarrantyperiod.

WHATIS COVERED

FULL ONE-Y*R WARRANTY

Forone year from date of original purchase, wewill provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dishwasher that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL TEN-YEARWARRANTY

Forten years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of ~Wer~hOW~p~r~ . charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace the 3‘ie:~~~:;TOwerm Pk3rmaTuFtub or door Ih)er if it fails to contain water because of a manufacturing defect such as cracking, chipping, peeling or rusting.

WHAT IS N~ co~~ ~e&!~u~!~~ ~%&%Jct

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for

any part of the WaterDistribution System (as illustrated below) that

fails because of a manufacturing defect. Associated inlet and drain plumbing parts are not covered by co5t5to your home this warranty. Youpay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges. byour Factory Service Centers or

(spray arm)

Boot

-g Soft

Food Disposer

Water Distribution System

Read your Useand Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office atthe address below,or call, toll free:

GE Answer Cente@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

c Improper installation.

Ifyou have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing

and other connecting facilities.

Pump

hose

Hub connection assembly

Motor

This warranty isextended to

- the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.In Alaska the warranty isthe same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel

All warranty service will be provided

by our authorized Customer Care”

servicers during normal working

hours.

Look inthe White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELE~RIC FACTORY

SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-

H(XPOINT FAC173RYSERVICE or

GENERAL ELE~RIC CUSTOMER

CARE@SERVICE.

. Replacement of house fuses or

. resetting of circuit breakers.

. Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

. Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

c Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANlOR ISNOTRESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, sothe above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty givesyou specific

Toknow what your legal rights arein your state,consult your local or state consumer affaks office or your state’sAttorney General.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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legal rights, and you mayalso haveother rights which varyfrom state to state.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

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