GE GSD750, GSD780 Use and Care Manual

Useand&re

Dishwasher

Guide

Safety instructions .........................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

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

China, Crystal, Sterling

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

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

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

Dispenser Cups Drying Options Energy-Saving Features

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating lnstruct;ons.....................,......,.4, 5

Agent......................................................6

Rinse Water Temperature

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Tips,.....................................,.. 2

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Care and Cleaning

Air Gap Winter Storage 11

Problem Solver .......................13-15

More questions ?...call

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000

Preparation

Front Panel Change 12

Consumer Services

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

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

Repair Service Warranty

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..,...................................,.Back Cover

Models

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GSD75a GSD780

GE Appliances

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US HELP YOU...

Before using your dishwasher, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy your questions.

If You don’t understand something

or-need more help, write (include- your phone number):

and

maintain your new

for

answers to

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

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 back of this of minor you can correct yourself.

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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 calls concerning your dishwasher.

YOU NEED SERVICE...

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

We’

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 further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this

will

solve the problem.

for Appliance Park

ENERGY-SAVING

● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

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.)

NEXT, if you are details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances

Louisville, KY 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

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still

not pleased, write all the

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●

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

the dishes to dry naturally over a as overnight.

longer

period such

WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic

●

Use

this appliance only for its intended

safety precautions, including the following:

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

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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.

in the vicinity of this or any

●

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 element and be damaged.

This dishwasher must be properly

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

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not store or use

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combustible

materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids

other appliance.

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 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 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 to avoid personal injury.

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b~fore

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.

all

●

To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from tie power supply

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

produced by the chemical action

within your water heater. It can

accumulate in the water heater andor

tiis

appliance or any

warnings on container labels

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

. Do not tamper with controls,

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on loads with

You may

soils than normal, water and

find that many of your dishes have lighter

this is the case you

energy

by selecting a

NORMAL WASH. NOTE: The lights over the Cycle and Energy Option

pads

come

ON to indicate the cycle/option that has been selected. These

lights

remain on while the door is latched.

dishwasher drains into a food waste disposal,

operate the disposal

until

dishwasher.

step

Load your dishwasher. (See

normal and

heavy soils.

can

cycle

other than

Cycle

and Option Indicator

it is empty before starting

Loading section.)

save

POT-

SCRUBBER WASH ON

6$6A0

Cycles

Energv

Opt;ons

step 2.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at the OFF position. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. (See

Detergent Guide. ) Use

rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See How

to Use a Rinse Agent section. )

step 3.

step 4.

● POTS CRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans

● NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday

Latch the door.

Select desired wash cycle.

and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on Everyday dishes

get

heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal

cycle.

will not remove burned-on foods.

may

be included. This cycle will

soils.

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

step s.

● WASH HEAT BOOST ON—U se the option

Select the desired Energy Options.

for

best performance with heavily-soiled dishes. When selected, the while the dishwasher heats the water

wash

cycle

may

be extended

for

the best

washing and drying. (See Cycle Selection Chart).

● WASH HEAT BOOST 01’F—Turns off the WASH

HEAT BOOST option.

● HEATED DRY ON—Turns the drying heater on

for

fast

drying. When selected, the cycle time

be extended

● HEATED DRY OFF—Shuts off the heating unit,

thus

suving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes

longer but

for 35

saves

energy. You

minutes.

can

open the door after

will

the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for overnight

dry ing.

F’(,([[ur[,,% (IrIc/ (1/)/Ic,(ir(III(<, rTf[Ij \(/rj .\l;,q/i//j.

step

6. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START.

● Turning the dial to START

wi 11

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 away.

Dial Cycles

The SHORT WASH cycle

loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on, such

as loads

a. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any Energy

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.

allows

you to quickly wash

consisting mostly of glasses.

Dial

Cycles

The RINSE & HOLD which will be washed later.

Select HEATED DRY OFF.

(continued)

cycle

for

D() not u,$e deterge?zt.

b. Be sure the door is unlatched. c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator

RINSE & HOLD.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

rinsing partial

Dial

(

‘{,

loads

HORT WASH

PLATE WARMER

(PRESS HEATED DRYI

●

RINSE & HOLD

The PLATE WARMER is for warming the serving of hot foods. The approximately

I PRESS HEATED DRY OFFI

cycle (on

clean

dishes

and

cycle

minutes if selected. a. Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed. b. Select HEATED DRY ON. c. Be sure the d.

Slowly

door

is unlatched.

turn the Cycle

[ndicator

PLATE WARMER.

e. Latch

the door to start the cycle.

HEATEO

DRY ON

(

‘i,

j’

HEATED

ORV OFF

some

models)

serving plates

will take

dial to

for

Cycle Selection Chart

Wish

cycle

Wiltcr

G:lllc)ns

W:ish

~:yCICS

POTSCRUBBh~R NORMA1,

WASH SHORT WASH

RINS~:

HOI.D

‘

UIICX(CIIIICCI [imes,

I)rying options:”

t{t;ATliI~ I>RY ON. HEAT131> IJRY OI;F. t>rying hca[cl is ILlrncd (>1’f’. l~ishes dry n:illtr:~lly.

These cycle

Av:lil:ihlc 011 :111

(approx.

10.6

9. I

7.4

3.()

[imcs

Time

Use

Minutes

)

(approx.)

72 51* 43*

will be

incre:iscd

cycles cxccpl RINSE

W:IS

BBmmmmm

ilpproxima[cly 2 I

HOI-D. Add 35

Cycle Sequence

Flwmmmm

mmmmm

minutes

if”

Wash HC:II BCIOSI t)p[ic)n is

minutes to

w~tsh cycle Iinlc.

ICCICCI

Good

To the entering

Dishwashing

get

dishes clean

water

Starts with HOT Water

and

dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying,

must be at least

1200F. To

How to Test Water Temperature

prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

150°F.

Check your water temperature with a

thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest

the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the temperature stops rising. below

120°F.,

adjust your water heater.

the water temperature is

candy

glass

or meat

until the

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

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

You may check to see if you need to removing the fill cap

You may also check the rinse agent, on some models, by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or

If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap, you have enough.

rinse agent.

dishwashing

rinse water.

performance, use of a rinse

solid form.

..,,,..

and

looking into the container.

the center area remains clear add

}

add

rinse agent by

times.

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 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. you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water showers, give your water heater time to recover operating the dishwasher.

To improve washability and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer

fill

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds approximately

If you accidentally spill: Wipe

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

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

BENCKISER

( “JET-DRY”) Corporate

55 Federal Road

P.O.

Danbury, CT 06813-199

cycle

both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

months. Fill as needed.

Box 1991

outside temperatures are unusually

for

before

the water is less than

or the WASH HEAT BOOST option and

4Yz

ounces. This should last about

up the rinse

can keep your detergent from working.

CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

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