GE GSD720 Use and Care Manual

Contents

Dishwasher

Air Gap

Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning

(;hina, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services

Cycle

Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6, 7 Dispenser Cups

Energy Saver

Ener~-Saving Tips

Front Panel Loading

Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Guide Cycle Selection

Drfing

Built-in Model

Color

Options

Stitch

Change

GSD720

4,5

8,9

4,5

11 10

POTSCRUBBER {lycle

7 4

Problem Solver 12-14 Rinse Agent

Safe~ Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 11 Warranty

Water Temperature Winter Storage

GE Answer Center

Back Cover

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Before using your dishwasher, read this book 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

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

yo;r

dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver (pages

12 through 14). minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

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Energy-saving tips

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions:

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

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.

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

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher.

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you

the dishwasher.

● Operate dishwasher only when

it’s full. Let the dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial & HOLD soils. Be sure to when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

● If you don’t need your dishes

right away, use your saving NO HEAT DRYING feature that turns the drying heater

off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

● Always select the cycle that

uses least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load. See pages 4 and 5.

● Turn your water heater down to

120°F

and use the WASH HEAT BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no less than

load,

use the RINSE

cycle

to rinse off heavy

latch

120°F

(see page 6).

the door

energy-

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance

WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

●

Use

this

appliance

intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Book.

● This dishwasher must be

only for its

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 obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected 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.

● Do not store or use

combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

● Use only powder or liquid

detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

●

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

● 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 unit and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of injury.

● 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 reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

● Do not touch the heating

element during or immediately after use.

● Do not operate your dishwasher

unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

● Do not tamper with controls.

● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

● 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 compartment.

● Keep all 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.

● To minimize the possibility

of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance.

Note: Turning the control dial to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified

twhnician service your appliance.

WAMG–HROGEN

GAS

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

heater

antior

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,

~ot

turn on all

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

How to operate your dishwasher

STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on

pages 8

and

STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is position (See

before

pages 6

adding detergent.

and 7.)

OFF

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half

full.

(See page 6.)

STEP 3. Select drying option.

HEATED

DRYING

NO HEAT

DRYING

HEATED DRYING. Turns the drying heater on

for

fast drying.

NO HEAT DRYING. Turns the drying heater off to Dishes will dry naturally over

save

energy.

longer period such as overnight. If you need your dishes sooner,

open the dishwasher

cycle

is complete to reduce the

natural

drying

time.

door after

the

STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option.

WASH HEAT BOOST.

cycle

will

be extended

for

This

2 I minutes while the dishwasher automatically heats the water for good washing and drying. The entering water must be at least

120°F.

ENERGY SAVER (NO

HEAT BOOST). When this option is selected the entering water must be at least

140°F.

To test water

temperature, see page 6. STEP 5. Select the

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.

(See

Cycle

Selection Hints on next page. )

● For POTSCRUBBER,

NORMAL WASH and

I.IGHT

WASH cycles:

Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

ON position to start the cycle. You will hear the motor start. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher.

● For

RINSF.

DRYING

& HOLD cycle:

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., WASHING

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RI NSE& HOLO

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a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Select NO HEAT DRYING

option.

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to

RINSE &

HOLD

position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

POT- NORMAL LIGHT

SCRUBBER WASH WASH

a. Push selected cycle button. b. Latch the door.

Cycle selection hints

It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages

POTSCRUBBER—For items such as

pots, pans and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included.

NORMAL WASH—For loads

everyday dishes, glasses and cookware.

LIGHT WASH—For dishes that

are

lightly soiled with soils that have not dried on. Also everyday dishes that have extra preparation

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

D()

not

before

use

8 and 9.

for

detergent.

What happens in each cycle

●

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.

● 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.

Water

Use

Wash Cycles

POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH

LI{;HT

WASH

RINSE &

‘~ Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 2 I minutes if WASH HEAT BOOST Option is selected.

Drying Options:

HEATED DRYING. Available on

w:ish

cycle tinlc.

NO HEAT DRYING. Drying heater is

HOLD

Gallons Minutes

(approx.

2,1

~~,1

10.5

4.9

Wash

Cycle Time

(approx.

)

~~ mmmmamm ‘I mmmmmmm

51*

mmmmmm

all

wash cycles

turned off,

except RINSE &

Dishes

dry

naturally.

Cycle Sequence

mmm

HOLD.

Add 25

nlinutcs

Good

dishwashing

starts

with HOT water

To get dishes

hot water. To help you the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a WASH HEAT

BOOST feature. When selected (see page 4), this water heating feature allows you to turn down your household water heater and save energy if you’re willing to dishwasher run a heats water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be between dish damage, inlet water exceed

How to test water temperature:

Check the water temperature inside your dishwasher with a meat thermometer.

Let the dishwasher run through one fill and pump out cycle, then dishwasher second time, approximately 5 minutes after starting the machine.

When you hear the water stop filling, unlatch the door and open it.

Measure the temperature of the water in the bottom

way:

Remove the silverware basket and place a candy or meat thermometer in the water towards the middle of the tub. If the temperature is less than

120°F,

washing results. Raise your water heater temperature, wait and test again. Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents. If the water temperature is less than HEAT BOOST Option (see page 4).

clean and

120°F

and

150°F.

fill

with water the

you will not

140°F,

dry you need

get

water

let

the

little

longer while it

140°F.

To prevent

should

candy

slowly

of the tub this

get

good

minutes

use the WASH

not

let

the

Helpful hints: [f outside

temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels

from

water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. laundry or run hot showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

long distance

for

some time,

you’ve recently done

water for

How to use a Rinse Agent

A rinse agent makes water dishes quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster, too.

For best use of a rinse DRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your dishwasher’s dispenser uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser. Unscrew the cap.

the liquid rinse reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace the cap. The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.

If you accidentally

the rinse Don’t leave the spill in the

dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent,

write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER

PRODUCTS, INC. (“JET DRY”)

411 W. Putnam Ave.

Greenwich. CT Your dishwasher’s rinse agent

container holds should last about needed. Do not overfill.

dishwashing

agent

such as JET-

agent

spill:

agent

with a damp cloth.

06830

47?

ounces. This

months. Fill

flow

off

performance,

Add

until it just

Wipe up

How to choose and use detergent

First, use only powder or liquid detergents specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause

Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphate helps prevent

hard-water materials from forming spots or film on your dishes. If your water is hard (7 grains or more), your detergent has to work harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better. If the phosphate content is low use extra detergent with hard water.

Your water department can tell you how hard your water is. So

can your county extension agent or your company. Just call and ask them how many “grains of hardness” there

How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water

“hard” or “soft’”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware,

“etching.” An outside layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes some time. But why take when it’s easy to find out the hardness of your water.

Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink isn’t a good

place to store detergent. Too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes, either. (It won’t be fresh OR dry.)

If your powder detergent gets old or

lumpy,

wash well. Old detergent often won’t dissolve.

If you use a detergent, these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents

don’t “lump” as they age or come

in contact with water.

oversudsing.

(8.7%

or less),

area’s

are

in your

throw it away. It won’t

liquid

you’ll

water softener

wtiter.

dishwasher

have

get

called

a chance

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