GE GSD3330, GSD3310, GSD3320, GSD3420, GSD3410 User Manual

GE Appliances

Dishwashers

GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000

Owner’s Manual

GSD3310 GSD3630 GSD3320 GSD3810 GSD3330 GSD3820 GSD3410 GSD3830 GSD3420 GSD3910 GSD3430 GSD3920 GSD3610 GSD3930 GSD3620

Part No. 165D4700P184 Pub. No. 49-5858 7-98 CG

Congratulations!

You Are Now Part of the GE Family.

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your dishwasher. That’s important, because your new dishwasher will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

Important!

Fill out and return the Consumer Product Ownership Registration card that is packed with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the duplicate card printed in the back of this manual.

Write the model and serial numbers here.

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You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

	Proof of the original purchase date is
	needed to obtain service under the
2	warranty.

GE & You,

A Service Partnership.

Ask any GE appliance 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 that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how.

Read this Manual

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dishwasher properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dishwasher.

Review the Section on

Troubleshooting Tips

You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

If You Need Service

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or you can always call the

GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

	.Safety Information	. . . . . .4–7
			Information Safety
	Operating Instructions		Operating
	Control Panel	8
	Control Settings . . . . .	. . . . . . . .8
	Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . .	. . . .10–11	Instructions
	Using the Dishwasher	12, 13
	Loading the
	Dishwasher Racks . . .	. . . .14, 15
	Care and Cleaning . . .	. . . .16, 17
	Optional Accessories .	. . . . . . .18
	Troubleshooting Tips
	Before You		TipsTroubleshooting
	Call For Service	19–24
	Customer Service
	Product Registration .	. . . . . . .29	Customer
	Numbers . . . . . . . . . .	Back Cover
	Warranty . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . .31
	Service Telephone
			Service
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Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

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 the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

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Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

PROPER INSTALLATION

AND MAINTENANCE

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 receive one by calling us toll-free at the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000.

■Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or run an equipmentgrounding conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead of the appliance.

■Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded.

■Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.

■Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

■To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance. NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

Information Safety

Instructions Operating

Tips Troubleshooting

Service Customer

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Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

DO NOT…

■Do not tamper with controls.

■Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

■Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment.

■Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

■Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance.

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WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER

■Use only powder, tabs or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children.

■Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.

■Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

■Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

■Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

■Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

■Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

■Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children.

■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.

Read and follow this

Safety Information carefully.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Information Safety

Instructions Operating

Tips Troubleshooting

Service Customer

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Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

About the dishwasher control panel.

You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Models GSD3310, GSD3320 and GSD3330

START

1

START DELAY

3

2

SHORT

(HRS)

4

CYCLE

WASH

5

CYCLES

ENERGY OPTIONS

ON

6

POT-

NORMAL

HI TEMP WASH

HEATED DRY

OFF

SCRUBBER

WASH

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)

1

2

1

3

Models GSD3410, GSD3420 and GSD3430

START

1

START DELAY

3

2

SHORT

(HOURS)

4

CYCLE

WASH

5

CYCLES

ENERGY OPTIONS

ON

6

POT-

NORMAL

LIGHT

HI TEMP WASH

HEATED DRY

OFF

SCRUBBER

WASH

WASH

ON OFF

ON

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)

1

2

1

3

Models GSD3610, GSD3620 and GSD3630

OFF

START

CYCLES

ENERGY OPTIONS

SHORT WASH

POT-

NORMAL

WATER

HI TEMP

HEATED

ENERGY

SCRUBBER

WASH

SAVER

WASH

DRY

SAVER

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

RINSE & HOLD

(HEATED DRY OFF)

1

2

1

3

Models GSD3810, GSD3820, GSD3830, GSD3910, GSD3920 and GSD3930

CYCLES ENERGY OPTIONS

POT-	NORMAL	LIGHT	WATER	HI TEMP	HEATED	ENERGY
SCRUBBER	WASH	WASH	SAVER	WASH	DRY	SAVER

1 2

STATUS

CYCLE

ON

START DELAY		1	START
		2
(HRS)	3		SHORT
	4		WASH
5
6

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)

1 3

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Control Settings

Cycles

1

POTSCRUBBER For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will not remove burned-on foods.

NORMAL WASH For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter soil than normal. Choosing a cycle other than NORMAL WASH will save energy and water.

LIGHT WASH/ For dishes with light soils.

WATER SAVER

SHORT WASH For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly of glasses.

RINSE & HOLD For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.

Do not use detergent.

PLATE WARMER For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 32 minutes.

■ Make sure the Dial is at the OFF position.

■ Latch the door.

■ NOTE: The lights over the pads come on when pressed, to indicate the cycle/option that has been selected. Press pad firmly until lights come on. These lights remain on while the door is locked.

2	Energy Options
	HI TEMP Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used
	WASH best with heavily-soiled dishes.
	HEATED DRY ON/ Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This
	HEATED DRY cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle.
	HEATED DRY OFF Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry
	naturally and energy is saved.
	ENERGY SAVER Turns all ENERGY OPTIONS off.
3
	Start
	Slowly turn the Dial to the START position. Don’t turn it
	past the START position, or you could accidentally miss a
	rinse. There is a time delay between start-up and water
	fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.	9

Information Safety

Instructions Operating

Tips Troubleshooting

Service Customer

Safety Information

Operating Instructions

About the dial cycles.

START DELAY (HRS)

4

5

6

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

START

	1
	2
3	SHORT

WASH

RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)

Short Wash

For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on.

1	Select the NORMAL WASH	3	Slowly turn the Dial to
	cycle and any options.		SHORT WASH.
2	Be sure the door is	4	Latch the door to start
	unlatched.		the cycle.

START DELAY (HRS)

4

5

6

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

START

	1
	2
3	SHORT

WASH

RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)

Rinse & Hold

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

1	Make sure HEATED DRY	3	Slowly turn the Dial to
	is not selected.		RINSE & HOLD.
2	Be sure the door is	4	Latch the door to start
	unlatched.		the cycle.

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

START DELAY (HRS)

4

5

6

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

START

	1
	2
3	SHORT

WASH

RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)

Plate Warmer

For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 32 minutes.

	Load clean dishware		Slowly turn the Dial
1		4
	to be warmed.		to PLATE WARMER.
	Select HEATED DRY.		Latch the door to start
2		5
	Be sure the door is		the cycle.
3
	unlatched.

START DELAY (HRS)

4

5

6

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

START

	1
	2
3	SHORT

WASH

RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF)

Start Delay (GSD3310, GSD3320, GSD3330, GSD3410, GSD3420, GSD3430,

GSD3810, GSD3820, GSD3830, GSD3910, GSD3920 and GSD3930 only)

The START DELAY will allow you to delay the start time of any cycle not on the Dial automatically for up to 6 hours.

	Be sure the door is	3	Slowly turn the Dial to
1
	unlatched.		desired time. The CYCLE
	Select the wash cycle and		ON light will come on.
2		4	Latch the door to start
	option you want.
			the cycle.

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