GE GSD4800J01WW, GSD4800J01CC, GSD4800J01BB, GSD4360L03SS, GSD4300L03WW Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ........... 10

Control Panels ............... 4

Control Settings ............. 5

Flashing Display Lights ........ 6

Loading the

Dishwasher Racks .......... 8, 9

Optional Accessories ......... 11

Using the Dishwasher ....... 6, 7

Troubleshooting Tips .... 12, 13

Consumer Support

Consumer Support... Back Co_er

_'arrantv .................. 15

GSD4800J Series

(;SD4 300 Series

Write the model and serial

numbers here:
Model #
Serial #

You can lind them on a label on the

tub walljust inside the doox_.

165D4700P307 49-5083 01-05 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

Foryoursafety,the informationin thismanual mustbe followed to minimizethe risk offire
or explosion, electric shock,or toprevent propertydamage,personal injury,or death.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

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

ii_iury by turning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to Hm for several minutes. Do this before

using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedm'e

will allow any btfilt-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flanle or appliance during this process.

Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

PROPERINSTALLATIONANDMAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Instaflafion Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com.

• Connect to a grotmded metal, pemmnent
wiring system; or mn an equipment-gromMing

conductor with the circuit conductoi_ and
connect to the equipment-gromMing temfinal

or lead of the appliance.

• Imi)roper 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 api)liance is properly grotmded.

• Use sui)pl ) conductors rated at least 75°C

(167°F),

• Dispose of discarded appliances and ,shilI))im*_.

or I)acking, material properl).

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of yore" dishwasher tmless it is specifically

recommended in this manual. M1 other
servicing should be referred to a qualified

technician.

• To minimize the possibiliD' ot electric shock,
discom_ect this appliance fl'om the power
supply before attempting any maintenance.
/VOTE."Turning the dishwasher off does not
discom_ect the appliance ti'om the power sui)ply.
We recommend having a qualified technidan
service w_m" appliance.

WARNING!

DONOT...

• Do not tamper xfith controls.

• Do not ab/Ise, sit on, or stand on the door or
dish rack of the dishwasher.

• Do not discard a dishwasher without fi_t
removing the door ot the washing compartment.

• Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable wq)m_ and liquids in
the vicini_,' of this or any other appliance.

• Do not allow children to pla? arotmd dishwasher
when oi)ening, or closim,_ door due to the

possibility of small finge_ being pinched in door.

• Do not allow children to play with, on or arotmd

this appliance or am' discarded appliance.

_, WARNING!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEDISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are

dangerous...even if they will sit for 'ijust a ti_w
days." If wm are getting rid of wmr old

dishwasher; please tollow tile instructions below
to hel I) prevent accidents.

Before YouThrow Away YourOld Dishwasher:

• Take off tile door of tile washing
COllll)artii/ent or relllOVe tile door latch

keeper (as shown).

Doorlatch keeper

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WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

• Use only powder; tabs, liquid detergents
or rinse agents recoi//ii/ended tor/lse in a

dishwasher and kee I) them ot/t of the reach
of children. Cascade ®, Cascade ® Complete

and Electrasol ® Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents, and Jet-DrlF and Cascade Rinse

Ai_"_rinse agents have been approved fl)r use

in all GE dishwashers.

• Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed for dishwashers will cause the

dishwasher to fill with suds.

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• I,ocate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.

• I,oad sharp knives with tile handles up to
reduce tile risk of cut-Upe iqjuries.

• Do not wash plastic items tmless marked
dishwasher-safe or the equiwdent. For

plastic items not so marked, check the
Ilia n tI[_1ct tlI'eI"S recoil] i/lendations.

• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such

as electronic air cleaner filters, fiu'nace filters
and paint brushes in yam" dishwasher.

Damage to dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwasher may result.

• Do not touch the heating element dm'ing or

immediately after use.

• Do not operate yore" dishwasher tmless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.

• Close supervision is necessa_ T if this

appliance is used bv or near children.

• i,oad 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.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe dishwashercontrolpanel

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.

CYCLE SELECTIONS OPTIONS

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Cycle Chart

Model Cycle Water Usage(gal.) CycleTime (min.)

GSD4300and Pots & Pans 11.5 66
GSD4800Series Normal Wash 7.0 58

Light Wash 8.2 52
China Crystal 8.2 36
RinseOnly 1.6 4

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ControlSettings

O Cycle Selections

Thelight abovetheselected pad will be ONto indicate which CYCLESELECTIONhas been selected.

POTS& PANS Forheavilysoileddishesorcookwarewith dried-onor baked-onsoils.Everydaydishesmaybe included.

NORMAL Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewith mediumsoils.

LIGHTWASH Fordisheswith lightsoils.

CHINA CRYSTALForlightlysoiled chinaandcrystal.

RINSE ONLY Forrinsing partialloadsthatwill bewashedlater.Do not usedetergenL

O Options

Thelight above theselected padwill beON to indicate which OPTIONhas been selected.

HI TEMP Turnsontheheater inall postrinseandfinal rinsecyclesto helppreventspottingon dishware.Thisoptionmaybe turned

HI TEMP Energizesthe heaterto boostwater temperaturein all prewashand mainwashfill cycles.Recommendedfor usewith

HEATEDDRY Shutsoff thedryingheatoption.Dishesair drynaturallyandenergyis saved.Youcanpropthe dooropenafterthe

HEATEDDRY Turnsthe heateronfor fastdrying. Thiscyclewill extendthe timetoyourwash cycleby30 minutes.

Thiscyclewill net removeburned-onfoods.

NOTE:Manydisheshavelightersoil than normal.Choosinga cycleotherthanNORMAL will saveenergyandwater.

RINSE ONor OFFdudngthewash cycle.

WASH heavilysoileddishes.Optionmaybeturned ONer OFFduringthewash cycle.

OFF CLEANlightilluminates.

ON NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

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LOCK WhentheLOCKpadistouchedtwicewithin3 seconds,allpadsbecomeinoperative.Youcanbcktilecontrolstopreveotany

selectionsfrombeingrnadeOryeacaoloci(thecoatrobafteryeahavestarteda cycleorselectedDELAYSTARTsotile cycleor
DELAYSTARTisnotinterrupteo(

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touchhTgpads with this option selected.

Tounlocktile dishwasherafterit hasbeenlocked,touchthe LOCKpadtwicewithin3 seconds.ThelightabovetheLOCKpadwill
turnoff.

DELAYHOURS Youcan delaythe start ofa washcycle for up to 8 hours.Pressthe DELAYHOURSpadto choosethenumberof hours

youwantto delaythe startof the cycle,thenpressSTART/RESETThemachinewill countdownandstartautomaticallyat
thecorrecttime. PressingSTART/RESETa second time will cancel the DELAYHOURSselection.

NOTE:if youforgetto fully closetile door,a remindersignalwill beepuntil youdo so.

RESET Tochangea cycleafter washingstarts,touchthe START/RESETpadtocancelthe cycle. Afterwater is pumpedoutand

themotor stops,youcan repregramand restartthe dishwasher.Thiswill take approximately90seconds.

O Start

Close and latch the door. Touch the START/RESETpad to begin the c_('le. Water fill begins and
approximately 60 seconds later the wash action 1)egins.

NOTE: The dishwasher rememl)ers veto" last c}cle so you don't haxe to rei)rogram, each time.

"_ hen the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is in the locked position, the control panel

lights, will be ON and display the last ,settin-s_, _()u,selected.
If you don't want to chan*,eo am, of the settings,, simply, touch the START/RESETpad to beoin

the cycle.

Also, if a power failm'e occm's, NORMAL "and HEATED DRYwill automatically be I)r°grammed, .

Make am new selections and touch the START/RESETpad to beoin_ the c_cle.

O Clean

This lwht ]

",; "_ "s illuminated when a wash cycle is complete. The light will stay ONtmtil the door is

opened.