GE GSD2900, GSD2930, GSD2920 Use And Care Manual

UseandtireGui*l

Dishwasher

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Safe~

instructions .,.............,..,......3

Operating Instructions, Tips

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

China, Crystal, Sterling 16 Convenience

Features...................................2

Cycle Features .................................................4

Detergent Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Dispenser Cups 11

Dishwashing

Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....6

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

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

Features

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Loading 13-15 Lock Controls Feature

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Operating instructions,..........................4- 12

POTSCRUBBER .......................................4, 12

Rinse Agent 11 Soil Level 10 Systems Monitor

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Water Temperature 11

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Care and Cleaning

Air Gap 17

User Maintenance 17

Winter Storage 17

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Problem Solver

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More questions ?...call

GE Answer

Center@ 80~626.2000

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.

is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy

for

answers to

your questions. If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville. KY 40225

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 you can correct yourself.

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find 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.

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

full

load. This helps to keep soils

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

will

remove soil from

load.

● 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.

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

will

tell you

whtit

’s happening

the

dishwasher

and

certoin

things

are

wrong.

● Lets you

LOCK

the controls to prevent accidental

tampering.

● Remembers your

last

cycle so you don ‘t have to

reprogram each time. See Shortcut section.

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.

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, it your problem is

still

not resolved, write:

Major

Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, IL 60606”

WARNING—When

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

●

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose,

as you

wi~

find described in this Use and Care

Guide.

●

This dishwasher must be properly

‘Q~;b

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 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.

●

not store or use combustible

.’

materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids

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 unless marked

“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 mi ht come into contact with

the

Calrod@

heating e

ement

and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of

inju~.

●

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 tamper with controls.

●

Do not touch the

Calrod@

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 cabinet, Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

b~fore

attempting any maintenance. NOTE: 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.

WARNING—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 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

OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

Step 1

Step 2

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. pots, pans, bowls, etc. according

instructions

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.

in the Loading section.

(See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.) Close

and

latch dishwasher door.

CYCLE PHASE

●

ENERGY MONITOR

TIME TO END OF CYCLE

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

● 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.

SYSTEMS MONITOR

CYCLE SELECTIONS

POT- NORMAL SHORT CHINA

SCRUBBER WASH WASH CRYSTAL

0000

,0000(

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.

Pre-rinse

dishware

before

● 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.

Pre-

rinse

dishware b<fore loading.

Follow loading instructions in the Loading section.

● RINSE & HOLD is for

rinsing partial

loads

which will

be washed later.

Do not

use

defergent.

Do not use DELAY

START with this cycle.

To change a setting,

just touch

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

will

take. If you’re satisfied, just touch the START pad.

DOOR LATCH “OFF “POSITION SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS

SOIL OPTIONS

HEATING OPTIONS

HEAVV

NORMAL LIGHT

HEATEO

HEATED

SOIL SOIL SOIL

RINSE

ORV

000

START

000

6.6

Step 4. Select a soil option

you wish to make program changes, start with the soil level.

You

should select a

change

within

30 seconds, otherwise

all

panel lights will go out. To relight, touch any

pad

or open and

reclose

door.

● 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

cycle.

●

NORMAL SOIL is

automatically 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.

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

6Yc.

● HEATED

RINSF.—Select

with either POTSCRUBBER or NORMAL WASH. Heats water in final rinse to 140

F.0–1450F.

Touch 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.

Step

Start dishwasher

●

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.

Dishwash~

will proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically.

To delay the start, touch DELAY START pad. The SYSTEMS MONITOR will read”1

hrs

delay.” 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

put detergent 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.

OPEMTING mSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Dishwashing

shortcut

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.

The dishwasher remembers your last

cycle

so you don’t

NOTE: If there has been a power failure, NORMAL

have to reprogram each time.

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

pad

touched twice within

seconds, all pads become inoperative and no new selections can be made until

the lock is released. The word

LOCKED appears in the SYSTEMS MONITOR.

Children cannot accidentally start

Touch

dishwasher by touching pads. The here twice

SOIL OPTIONS

only control unaffected is the within 3

HEAW

NORMAL LIGHT

DELAY START. If this selection

seconds

SOIL

has been made, dishwasher

will

to lock start automatically after whatever delay you have selected.

ii{~f::o’

666,

THE SYSTEMS MONITOR TELLS YOU

W~T’S ~PPENING

DISPLAY

NUMERALS FROM

to 99

MINUTES

NUMERALS FROM

I to 9

HRS.

DELAY

ENERGY MONITOR

LO—— _

— — HI

ENERGY SAVER

WASHING

RINSE DRYING

RINSED ONLY

HEATING

PLUS HEATING

CLEAN

LOCKED

RESET

WHAT IT MEANS

Number of minutes left in the cycle.

Number

hours delay until start of cycle.

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

good washability. The minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of

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

145°F.

During the heating extension the minutes countdown is on hold. Indicates completed cycle (except RINSE & HOLD). Remains on until door is unlatched. Indicates controls are locked to prevent unauthorized use. Indicates

power failure occurred.

The CLEAR RESET pad was touched.

THE SYSTEMS MONITOR

TELLS YOU IF CERTAIN THINGS ARE WRONG

DISPLAY

and

RESET

BLOCKED WASH ARM

SLOW DRAIN

BLOCKED DRAIN

DRAIN

SENSOR

TEMP

SENSOR

WHAT IT MEANS

Electrical

power to

the

dishwasher has been interrupted but is now back on.

An obstruction is preventing the lower wash

arm

from turning.

This is usually caused by

utensil

sticking

through

the bottom of the

through the

lower rack.

The dishwasher is

taking

longer

than normal to

drain

the water

out. This is usually caused by

blockage in the drain

air gap

(see

Air Gap section),

kink in the

draic

hose, or a stopped-up drain pipe.

Similar to slow

drain.

This

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

sensor

the

dishwasher is not functioning

properly. Dishwasher may

continue to be used, but it will

not heat

water

automatictil]y.

WHAT TO DO

IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER

FAILURE OCCURRED:

1. Unlatch the door.

the detergent cup is open,

add

detergent and

the cup.

Relatch

the door

and

touch “START,” then immediately

touch “CLEAR RESET.” (This will pump

any

remaining

water out of the machine. )

Select the desired

cycle

and rerun the load.

IF THE DISHWASHER WAS

N07 IN

USE:

1. Latch door.

2. Select desired cycle.

Run cycle when desired.

1. Unlatch door.

2. Check the

lower

rack for

any

item that could block the

wash

arm and

reposition it.

3. Relatch door.

NOTE: If the wash

arm

is not blocked

and

“WASH ARM

BLOCKED” display still appears, you

may

start wash

cycle

by pressing START

pad a

second time.

This dishwasher is designed to automatically compensate for

longer

than

normal

drain times, but cycle time will be

extended. If this code continues to

appear

frequently:

1. Clean the

;iir

gap (See Air Gap section).

2. Check

for a

kink in the drain hose.

Check plumbing

f(]r slow c]r

stopped-up drains.

(NOTE: Warranty service does not cover

household

drain

problem s.)

Locate and

remove the blockage in the drain system.

To pump

any

remaining water out of the machine:

Ltitch

door.

Select

any

cycle.

Touch “STAR T.’ and then immediately touch “CLEAR

RESET.” (NOTE: Warranty service

does

not

cover

household

drain

problems. )

If DRAIN SENSOR repeats

for the next cycle. CJII

for service.

The temperature

sensor

needs to be replaced.

Cull

for service.

NOTE:

YOLI may

continue to use your dishwasher. For best

results adjust your

housch(>kl water heater

thermostat to

1400F.

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