GE GSD4210 User Manual

GE Appliances
GE Answer Center®800.626.2000
Dishwashers
Part No. 165D4700P137 Pub. No. 49-5791
GSD4210 GSD4220 GSD4230
Owner’s Manual
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!
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
Write the model and serial numbers here.
# #
You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door.
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GE&You, AService Partnership.
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.
Read this Manual
Ask any GEappliance 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.
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.
Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips
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.
If You Need Service
Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7

Operating Instructions

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Control Panel Lights . . . . . .10, 11
Using the Dishwasher . . . .12, 13
Loading the
Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . .14, 15
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . .16
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .17

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . . 18–22

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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.
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
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.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
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.
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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.
WARNING!
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WHEN USINGYOUR DISHWASHER
Use only powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.
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.
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.
REMEMBER…
Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
GE family.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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Control Settings

Cycles
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.
POTS PANS 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.
SHORT WASH For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with
medium soils that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly of glasses.
CHINA CRYSTAL
For lightly soiled china and crystal. Water is aerated for a gentle wash.
Latch the door.
NOTE:
The lights over the pads (on some models)
come
ON
when pressed, to indicate the cycle/option that has been selected. Press pad firmly until light comes on. These lights remain on while the door is latched.
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CYCLE SELECTION
OPTIONS
STATUS
NORMAL
WASH
POTS PANS
SHORT WASH
CHINA
CRYSTAL
TEMP
BOOST
RESET
DELAY START
ENERGY
SAVER
DRY
4 6 8
WASH RINSE DRY CLEAN
START
1 2 3
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