GE GSD400T User Manual

Dishwasher

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Cycle

Description............................................5

Detergent Guide .............................................7

Dispenser Cups ...............................................7

Drying Options
Energy-Saving
Features
Loading

Operating instructions..............................4, 5

Rinse

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Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............6

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Consumer Services

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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
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

W YOU NEED SERVICE...

If you received
a damaged dishwasher...

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

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.

lists

causes

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.

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.

ENERGY-SAV~G

● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. Be sure to latch
the door when waiting for a full load. This helps
keep soils moist, easier to remove.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write
the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliance
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

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If

you don’t need your dishes right away, use your
NO HEAT DRY option (energy saver drying
feature) that turns the drying heater off
automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a
period such as overnight.

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or an equipment-grounding conductor must
be run with
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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app~anc~ must

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precautions, including the

following:

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Care Guide.

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This dishwasher must be properly

installed and located in accordance
with the bstdlation

before

it is used. If you did not

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permanent wiring system;

the

circuit conductors and connected

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Do not store or

obtain one by calling,

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be connected to a

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in the vicinity

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Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

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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

become dislodged and drop to

of the dishwasher—the might come into

contact with the
and be damaged.

To

tinifize

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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

flammable vapors and liquids

of

this or any other appliance.

items

so they will not

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the possibility of injury.

reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries.

using this

exercise basic

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Do not tamper with controls.

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Do not touch the

during or immediately after use.

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Do not operate your dishwasher unless

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 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 compliment.

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Keep dl 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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<efore attempting any maintenance.

Turning the control
does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply, We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.

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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 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.

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To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply

heating element

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NOTE:

did

to the OFF position

WARN~G-~DROGEN

is

produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater andor

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR

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STEP 1.

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,

pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at

0~

position

before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide).
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally

check to insure that rinse agent container is at least

hdf

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

STEP 3.
HEATED DRY.

Select drying option.

Turns the

drying heater on for fast drying.
NO

HEAT DRY.

Turns the
drying heater off to save energy.
The dishes will dry naturally over
a longer period such as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher
door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural
drying time.

Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used
by this model approximately 10%.

STEP 4.

(See Cycle Selection

Select the wash

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cycle

and start the dishwasher.

If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer,
operate the disposer until it is empty before starting
the dishwasher.

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle,
be careful that you

farther than necessary

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For NORMAL WASH cycle:

a Latch the door.
b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to START position to
start the cycle. You will hear
the motor start. There is a time

do not turn the dial any

to start the dishwasher.

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delay between the start-up
and the water fill so you will
not hear any wash action right away.

c.

Latch door to

stirt

the cycle.

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Cycle Description

It is important to follow the Loading instructions.

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NO~AL

WASH—For items such as pots, pans, cookware,

dishes and glasses with heavy soil. Everyday dishes may be included.

What Happens in Each Cycle

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You’11 hear occasional clicking sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding action.
—Drain valve opening to pump water out.
—Timer control as cycle progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.

Water Use Time

Gallons

Wash Cycles

NORMAL WASH

Drying Options:

HEATED DRY. *Time will increase when Heated Drying is selected.
NO HEAT DRY. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

(approx.) (approx.) Cycle

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Wash Cycle

Minutes

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● During the drying period:

—The motor stops.
—Water vapor comes through the

vent by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out.

Sequence

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