GE GSD4800JWW User Manual

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GSD4800J Series

GSD4300 Series

Owner’s Manual

Dishwashers

165D4700P307 49-5983 01-05 JR

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 Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ____________________

Serial # ____________________

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

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

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Do not tamper with controls.

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

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

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

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Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the
possibility of small fingers being pinched in door.

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

DO NOT…

WARNING!

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
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

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.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Use this appliance 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 visiting our website at GEAppliances.com.

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

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mproper connection of the equipment­grounding 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.

■ Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C

(167°F).

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Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.

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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.

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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.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few
days.” If you are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions below
to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:

■ Take off the door of the washing
compartment or remove the door latch
keeper (as shown).

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER

■ Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents
or rinse agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher and keep them out of the reach
of children. Cascade®, Cascade®Complete
and Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents, and Jet-Dry®and Cascade Rinse

Aid®rinse agents have been approved for use

in all GE dishwashers.

■ Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed for dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds.

■ 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

Door latch keeper

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Cycle Chart

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

GSD4300 and Pots & Pans 11.5 66
GSD4800 Series Normal Wash 7.0 58

Light Wash 8.2 52
China Crystal 8.2 36
Rinse Only 1.6 4

Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

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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.

POTS

& PANS

OPTIONSCYCLE SELECTIONS

NORMAL

LIGHT
WASH

CHINA

CRYSTAL

RINSE

ONLY

HI TEMP

RINSE

HI TEMP

WASH

HEATED

DRY

LOCK

(2 TIMES)

2 4 8
DELAY

HOURS

CLEAN

START
RESET

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Options

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected.

HI TEMP Turns on the heater in all postrinse and final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This option may be turned

RINSE ON or OFF during the wash cycle.

HI TEMP Energizes the heater to boost water temperature in all prewash and main wash fill cycles. Recommended for use with

WASH heavily soiled dishes. Option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. You can prop the door open after the

OFF CLEAN light illuminates.

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 30 minutes.

ON

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK

When the LOCK pad is touched twice within 3 seconds, all pads become inoperative. You can lock the controls to prevent any
selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have

started a cycle or selected DELAY START so the cycle or

DELAY START is not interrupted.

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.

To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked, touch the

LOCK

pad twice within 3 seconds. The light above the

LOCK

pad will

turn off.

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours. Press the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the number of hours

you want to delay

the start of the cycle, then press START/RESET. The machine will count down and start automatically

at

the correct time. Pressing START/RESET a second time will cancel the DELAY HOURS selection.

NOTE: If you forget to fully close the door, a reminder signal will beep until you do so.

RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. After water is pumped out and

the motor stops, you can reprogram and restart the dishwasher. This will take approximately 90 seconds.

Cycle Selections

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which CYCLE SELECTION has been selected.

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.

NORMAL

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 will save energy and water.

LIGHT WASH For dishes with light soils.

CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal.

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

Start

Close and latch the door. Touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. Water fill begins and
approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins.

NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to reprogram each time.
When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is in the locked position, the control panel
lights will be ON and display the last settings you selected.

If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad to begin
the cycle.

Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed.
Make any new selections and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.

Control Settings

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Clean

This light is illuminated when a wash cycle is complete. The light will stay ON until the door is
opened.