GE GSD730 Use and Care Manual

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Care and Cleaning

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration ..................................2

China, Crystal, Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cycle Features ............................................4, 5

Cycle Selection Chart ....................................5

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

Dispenser Drying Options

Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2

Features Loading

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

Rinse Agent

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

Air Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preparation

Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Consumer Services

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your dishwasher, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If or ’need more help, write your phone number):

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maintain your new

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

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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 of minor you can correct yourself.

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name a GE Answer Center,

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800.626.2000.

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 concerning your dishwasher.

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YOU NEED SERVICE...

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 TmS

● Operate dishwasher only when it’s

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils.

● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load. (See the Operating section.)

full.

Let the

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

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

● If you don’t need your dishes right away, allow the

dishes to dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

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WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic

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Use this appliance only for

safety precautions, including the following:

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

“This dishwasher must be properly

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. . .with the Installation Instructions

receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer

—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.

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the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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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 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.

installed and located in accordance before it is used. If you did not

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Do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids

To minimize the possibility of injury.

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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

reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

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Do not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

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Do not operate your dishwasher unless all 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 compartment.

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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.

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To minimize the possibility of

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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 technician service your appliance.

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.

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

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WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

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

andor

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not tamper with controls.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

NOTE: The lights over the Cycle pads come ON to indicate the cycle that has been selected. These Cycle Indicator lights remain on while the door is latched.

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

step

Load your dishwasher. (See

step 2.

the OFF position. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. (See Detergent Guide.) Use a rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See How to Use

a Rinse Agent section. )

step 3.

step 4.

● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans

and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal cycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.

● NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday

dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

step s.

. HEATED DRY ON—Turns

for fast drying. When selected, the cycle time will be extended for

● HEATED DRY OFF—Shuts off the heating unit,

thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes longer but saves energy. You can open the door after the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for overnight drying.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at

Latch the door.

Select desired wash cycle.

Select the desired drying option.

minutes.

Loading section.)

soils.

the drying heater on

Cycles

the

Cycle

Indicator Dial to START.

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away.

POT- NORMAL

SCRUBBER WASH

Step

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● Turning the dial to START will begin the cycle

immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right

Dial Cycles

The SHORT WASH cycle allows you to quickly

wash loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly

of glasses. a. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and a drying

option if desired. b. Be sure the door is unlatched. c.

Slowly

turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

SHORT WASH.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle. The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing

partial loads which will be washed later.

not

u.~e

detergent.

a. Select HEATED DRY OFF.

Be sure the door is unlatched.

b. c.

Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

RINSE & HOLD.

Latch the door to start the cycle.

Dial

Cycles

(continued)

PUTE WARM

(PRESS HEATED D

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WASH

RlN5E&HOLD (PRESS HEATED DRY OFF)

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The PLATE WARMER cycle (on some models) is for warming clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot foods. The cycle will take approximately

minutes if selected. a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select HEATED DRY ON. c. Be sure the door is unlatched. d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator dial to

PLATE WARMER.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Cycle Selection Chart

Wash

Time

Minutes

turned off’.

cycle

mmmmmBm

RINSE &

Dishes dry naturally.

Wash Cycles

POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH SHORT WASH RINSE & HOLD

HEATED HEATED DRY

DRY

ON. Available on

OFF.

Water Use

Gall(ms

(appl”ox, )(approx.)

10.6 72

9.1

7.4

3.()

Drying

hca[er

all wash cycles cxccpt

mmmmmm

HOI.D. Adcl 35

Cycle Sequence

mmmmm

minutes to

WJSI1 cycle time.

Good

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying,

the entering water must beat least

Dishwashing

Starts with HOT Water

120°F.

To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

How to Test Water Temperature

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat

thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below

120°F.,

adjust your water heater.

Helpful hints:

low, or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes on the hot water

until

the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

To improve washability if the water is less than and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least full with detergent.

How to Use a Rinse Agent

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

For best agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.

Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap. Add liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of lip inside the dispenser opening.

Replace cap. The dispenser automatically releases rinse agent into

final rinse water.

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

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Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds approximately 4fi ounces. This should last about 3 months.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse agent

dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET-DRY”) Corporate Centre 1 55 Federal Road

P.O.

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

Fill

as needed.

with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the

Box 1991

150°F.

outside temperatures are unusually

will

be cold. Turn

faucet

at the sink and allow it to run

120°F.

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