GE GSD2900 SERIES Use and Care Manual
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration .,................................2
China, Crystal, Sterling 16
Convenience
Cycle Features .................................................4
Detergent Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dispenser Cups 11
Dishwashing
Drying Options .....................,......,.................,.4
Energy-Saving Tips.,...,..,...,..,......,......,..,...,..,.2
Features
Loading 13-15
Lock Controls Feature
Operating instructions,..........................4- 12
POTSCRUBBER .......................................4, 12
Rinse Agent 11
Soil Level 10
Systems Monitor
Water Temperature 11
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Care and Cleaning
Air Gap 17
User Maintenance 17
Winter Storage 17
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Features...................................2
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....6
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Preparation
Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . 18
Consumer Services ...................23
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service .................................................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Model
GSD2900
SERIES
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
Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It
of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
your questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances Appliance Park
If you received
a damaged dishwasher...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
Louisville. KY 40225
Energy-Saving Tips
● Operate the dishwasher only when it’s full. Let
the dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put
in only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle
to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door
when waiting for a
moist, easier to remove.
Always select the cycle that uses the least amount
of water that will remove the soil from the load.
●
Select a SOIL OPTION that
● If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your
HEATED DRY off (Energy saver) feature that
turns the drying heater off automatically. Dishes
dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.
● Watch the SYSTEMS MONITOR for more ideas.
See Systems Monitor section.
full
load. This helps to keep soils
will
remove soil from
load.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label
fastened to the tub wall just
lists
causes
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.
Convenience Features
This dishwasher has many convenient features:
● Controls are arranged left to right as you use them.
● Automatic “beep” responses to instructions and a
lighted display will let you know the desired
function has been selected.
● Lets you adjust your washing cycle to the amount
of soil on your dishes.
● Lets you select fast, heated drying or energy-saving,
no-heat drying.
●
SYSTEMS MONITOR
in
the
dishwasher
● Lets you
LOCK
the controls to prevent accidental
tampering.
● Remembers your
reprogram each time. See Shortcut section.
will
tell you
and
if
certoin
last
cycle so you don ‘t have to
whtit
things
’s happening
are
wrong.
If 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.
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NEXT. if you
still not pleased, write
all
are
details—including your phone number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, it your problem is
Major
Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker
Drive
still
not resolved, write:
Chicago, IL 60606”
the
WARNING—When
appliance, always exercise basic
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose,
as you
safety precautions, including the
following:
wi~
find described in this Use and Care
Guide.
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This dishwasher must be properly
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o
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.
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installed and located in accordance
. . .with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not
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Do
not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other
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flammable vapors and liquids
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using this
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Do not touch the
or immediately after use.
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Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are properly in place.
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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
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Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children, Do not
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.
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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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b~fore
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.
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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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,
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Load light plastic items so they will not become
dislodged and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher—they mi ht come into contact with
the
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heating e
To minimize the possibility of
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When loading
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.
items
P
ement
and be damaged.
to be washed:
inju~.
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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
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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To minimize the possibility of
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attempting any maintenance. NOTE:
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
heating element during
allow
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater and/or
will
allow any
children
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Do not tamper with controls.
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HOW
TO
OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER
Step 1
Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
pots, pans, bowls, etc. according
in the Loading section.
CYCLE PHASE
ENERGY MONITOR
TIME TO END OF CYCLE
to
instructions
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Step 2
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.
(See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)
Close
and
latch dishwasher door.
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SYSTEMS MONITOR
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POT- NORMAL SHORT CHINA
SCRUBBER WASH WASH CRYSTAL
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CYCLE SELECTIONS
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Systems Monitor
This panel tells you what is
happening in the dishwasher
and can alert you to some
possible problems.
Information displayed:
● Selected wash
● Selected dry option
● Minutes to end of cycle
● Cycle phase, such as WASHING,
RINSING or DRYING
● Diagnostic codes to alert you to
possible problems
● Relative energy used by
each cycle. Lets you choose
the cycle you need that uses the
least energy.
See Systems Monitor section for
explanation of displays and codes.
cycle
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Step 3. Select desired wash cycle. /
Touch the center of the pad.
● POTSCRUBBER is for items
such as pots, pans and casseroles.
Everyday dishes may be included.
● NORMAL WASH is for loads
of everyday dishes with medium
soils. Designed to yield high
performance on normal loads.
● SHORT WASH is for most
loads of everyday dishes with
light soils or soils that have not
dried on. It saves hot water over
the higher performance cycles,
thus saving energy.
dishware
● CHINA CRYSTAL is for
lightly soiled china and crystal.
The wash action is softened by
pumping air along with the water
to protect your delicate items.
rinse
Follow loading instructions in
the Loading section.
before
dishware b<fore loading.
Pre-rinse
loading.
Pre-
● RINSE & HOLD is for
rinsing partial
be washed later.
defergent.
START with this cycle.
To change a setting,
desired pad.
Your dishwasher is now
automatically programmed
including a Soil Option Selection.
Cycle Indicator Lights tell you the
complete program and a number in
the SYSTEMS MONITOR will
tell you how long the cycle
take. If you’re satisfied, just touch
the START pad.
loads
which will
Do not
use
Do not use DELAY
just touch
will
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DOOR LATCH “OFF “POSITION SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS
/
SOIL OPTIONS
HEAVV
NORMAL LIGHT
SOIL SOIL SOIL
000
000
Step 4. Select a soil option
[f
you wish to make program
changes, start with the soil level.
You
should select a
30 seconds, otherwise
lights will go out. To relight, touch
any
pad
or open and
● HEAVY SOIL should be
selected when dishes are extra
soiled or extra greasy. This gives
dishes an extra rinse in every
cycle except RINSE & HOLD.
This lengthens
●
NORMAL SOIL is
programmed when a cycle is
selected. You may want to
change the selection depending
on the soil on your dishes.
● LIGHT SOIL will save time
and money if you pre-rinse
your dishes. This shortens all
cycles except RINSE & HOLD.
HEATING OPTIONS
HEATEO
RINSE
HEATED
ORV
START
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change
all
reclose
cycle.
automatically
within
panel
door.
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Step 5. Select a drying option
. HEATED DRY on-Provides
faster drying. Can be changed
while cycle is running.
● HEATED DRY off (Energy
Saver)—Shuts off heating unit.
Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes
longer, but saves energy. You can
prop door open about 3 inches
after
motor stops to speed drying.
Excellent for overnight drying.
Energy Saver helps reduce
electrical energy used by this
model approximately
● HEATED
either POTSCRUBBER or
NORMAL WASH. Heats water in
final rinse to 140
pad once for on, once more for off.
This option may be changed at any
time before or after start of cycle.
When selected, the cycle may
extend up to 20 minutes while the
machine heats the water. During
the heating extension the minutes
countdown is on hold.
6Yc.
RINSF.—Select
F.0–1450F.
with
Touch
Step
6.
Start dishwasher
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When you’ re ready to wash dishes,
touch the START pad. There is a
time delay between start-up and
water fill so you will not hear any
wash action right away.
will proceed through your entire
program and turn off automatically.
To delay the start, touch DELAY
START pad. The SYSTEMS
MONITOR will read”1
Touch pad once again for each
hour desired up to 9 hours. The
machine will count down and start
automatically at the correct time.
Note: Don’t forget
in cup and close cup. Do not use
DELAY START with the RINSE
& HOLD cycle.
To change a cycle after 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.
Dishwash~
hrs
delay.”
to
put detergent
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OPEMTING mSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Dishwashing
The dishwasher remembers your last
have to reprogram each time.
shortcut
cycle
so you don’t
When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch
is moved to the ON position, the control panel will
display the last settings you selected.
If you don’t want to change any of the settings,
simply touch START.
NOTE: If there has been a power failure, NORMAL
WASH, NORMAL SOIL and HEATED DRY off will
automatically be programmed. Make any new
selections as desired and touch START.
How to lock dishwasher controls to prevent use by children
Your dishwasher has a “hidden”
control pad. When this
touched twice within
all pads become inoperative and no
new selections can be made until
the lock is released. The word
LOCKED appears in the
SYSTEMS MONITOR.
pad
is
3
seconds,
Children cannot accidentally start
dishwasher by touching pads. The here twice
only control unaffected is the within 3
DELAY START. If this selection
has been made, dishwasher
start automatically after whatever
delay you have selected.
will
Touch
seconds
to lock
ii{~f::o’
SOIL OPTIONS
HEAW
NORMAL LIGHT
SOIL
666,
SOIL
SOIL
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THE SYSTEMS MONITOR TELLS YOU
W~T’S ~PPENING
k
DISPLAY
NUMERALS FROM
1
to 99
MINUTES
NUMERALS FROM
I to 9
HRS.
DELAY
ENERGY MONITOR
LO—— _
ENERGY SAVER
WASHING
RINSE
DRYING
RINSED ONLY
HEATING
PLUS HEATING
— — HI
WHAT IT MEANS
Number of minutes left in the cycle.
Number
Shows relative amount of energy used from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all five
bars lighted).
Indicates energy-efficient selection made such as SHORT WASH, LIGHT SOIL
or ENERGY SAVER (UNHEATED) DRYING.
Displayed during Pre-wash, Pre-rinse and Main Wash periods.
Displayed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash.
Displayed during HEATED DRY on when selected.
Indicates completion of RINSE & HOLD cycle. Remains on until door is unlatched.
Indicates water is being heated—in wash or rinse period—to temperature necessary
for
minutes when “HEATING” is displayed.
Indicates HEATED RINSE on option was selected prior to start of cycle. Cycle time
may be increased (up to a maximum of 20 minutes) to heat final rinse water to
During the heating extension the minutes countdown is on hold.
of
hours delay until start of cycle.
good washability. The minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of
145°F.
30
CLEAN
LOCKED
PF
RESET
RESET
Indicates completed cycle (except RINSE & HOLD). Remains on until door is unlatched.
Indicates controls are locked to prevent unauthorized use.
Indicates
The CLEAR RESET pad was touched.
a
power failure occurred.
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THE SYSTEMS MONITOR
TELLS YOU IF CERTAIN THINGS ARE WRONG
DISPLAY
PF
and
RESET
BLOCKED
WASH
ARM
WHAT IT MEANS
Electrical
has been interrupted but is now
back on.
An obstruction is preventing the
lower wash
This is usually caused by
sticking
through the
power to
arm
through
lower rack.
the
dishwasher
from turning.
a
utensil
the bottom of the
WHAT TO DO
IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER
FAILURE OCCURRED:
1. Unlatch the door.
detergent and
2.
Relatch
touch “CLEAR RESET.” (This will pump
water out of the machine. )
3.
Select the desired
IF THE DISHWASHER WAS
1. Latch door.
2. Select desired cycle.
3.
Run cycle when desired.
1. Unlatch door.
2. Check the
wash
3. Relatch door.
NOTE: If the wash
BLOCKED” display still appears, you
by pressing START
the door
lower
arm and
If
the detergent cup is open,
close
the cup.
and
touch “START,” then immediately
cycle
and rerun the load.
rack for
reposition it.
arm
is not blocked
pad a
second time.
N07 IN
any
item that could block the
USE:
and
“WASH ARM
may
add
any
remaining
start wash
cycle
SLOW
DRAIN
BLOCKED
DRAIN
DRAIN
SENSOR
TEMP
SENSOR
The dishwasher is
than normal to
out. This is usually caused by
blockage in the drain
Air Gap section),
hose, or a stopped-up drain pipe.
Similar to slow
indicates that the drain is so
clogged that the dishwasher
cannot continue to operate in
satisfactory manner. Dishwasher
will stop.
Dishwasher will continue cycle
along
with a drain period.
The temperature
dishwasher is not functioning
properly. Dishwasher may
continue to be used, but it will
not heat
water
taking
longer
drain
the water
air gap
a
kink in the
drain.
This
sensor
in
the
automatictil]y.
a
(see
a
draic
This dishwasher is designed to automatically compensate
for
longer
than
normal
drain times, but cycle time will be
extended. If this code continues to
1. Clean the
2. Check
3.
Check plumbing
(NOTE: Warranty service does not cover
drain
Locate and
To pump
1.
Ltitch
2.
Select
3.
Touch “STAR T.’ and then immediately touch “CLEAR
RESET.” (NOTE: Warranty service
household
If DRAIN SENSOR repeats
The temperature
NOTE:
results adjust your
;iir
gap (See Air Gap section).
for a
kink in the drain hose.
f(]r slow c]r
problem s.)
remove the blockage in the drain system.
any
remaining water out of the machine:
door.
any
cycle.
drain
problems. )
for the next cycle. CJII
sensor
needs to be replaced.
YOLI may
continue to use your dishwasher. For best
housch(>kl water heater
appear
frequently:
stopped-up drains.
household
does
not
Cull
thermostat to
cover
for service.
for service.
1400F.
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